3rd FHS “Falcon Flyer” Summary

Helene Burch, News Editor|September 21, 2020

Reminders

  • Report cards will be available in Blackboard and Infinite Campus on Friday, Sept. 25.
    • Hard copies can be requested by calling the school.
  • Parent-teacher Conference Night will be Wednesday, Sept. 30.
  • FHS is working with the College Board to provide the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and American College Test (ACT) in October, November and December.

Virginia High School League Update (VHSL)

  • The VHSL voted for the “Champions + 1”.
    • Season 1
      • Dec. 7 – Feb. 20
        • First Contest Date – December 21
          • basketball, indoor track, swimming/diving and wrestling
    • Season 2
      • Feb. 4 – May 1
        • First Contest Date – March 1
          • competition cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, golf and volleyball
    • Season 3
      • April 12 – June 26
        • First Contest Date – April 26
          • baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field
  • AAcademic Activities will resume in December and continue through June.
    • Theatre, Scholastic Bowl, Forensics, Debate, Robotics, Film Festival, Creative Writing, Publications Evaluation and Multimedia Contest
  • A game called off due to COVID-19 will be ruled as a “game not played,” not a forfeit.
  • Every sport will have a state championship.

Yearbook

  • Yearbook Staff have a Community Upload feature.
    • Parents and students can upload photos of their virtual year using code FHS Yearbook:
      • Working
      • Schooling
      • Playing sports
      • Studying
      • Taking lunch breaks

Library

  • Curbside book pickup is available on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. -7 p.m.
    • To request a book, email the library.
    • Use the Library Organization on Blackboard for directions.
  • First Falcon Bookies Club meeting will be Wednesday, September 23, at 2:30pm

Student Council Association (SCA)

  • SCA is still taking officer applications for the 2020-21 school year.
    • Each class will have:
      • President
      • Vice President
      • Secretary
      • Treasurer
  • Applications close on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
  • More information on the Executive Council is being released at a later date.

Anime Club

  • First meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.