The Falconer

Parking at a Price: Dilemma of a $100 Parking Fee

Jane Khyzhniak, Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2025

Every summer, hundreds of Fauquier High School (FHS) students are given the opportunity to purchase their own parking spot on campus. The price is $100 (plus an additional $5 in online service fees), and...

Teacher Salaries: Fauquier County Teachers Underpaid and Overlooked

Audrey Gwennap, Features Editor • October 31, 2025

Fauquier County is well known for their admirable and hardworking staff within its school system. The teachers, in particular, stand out as county superheroes. Every day, they pour themselves out into...

College Representatives Pour Into FHS as Upperclassmen Consider Further Education

Leo Clark, Staff • October 7, 2025

Armed with pamphlets and fast facts, college representatives from various colleges around the state are visiting Fauquier High School (FHS) this fall, giving students the opportunity to learn more about...

Inside The SCA: What Are Their Goals This School Year?

Jesse Hall, Staff • October 6, 2025

The Student Council Association (SCA) plans the numerous events that take place at Fauquier High School (FHS) throughout each school year. The SCA has some big goals for the 2025-2026 school year, with...

FHS Welcomes New Assistant Principal, Nick Brousse

Gavin Fried, News Editor • May 15, 2025

Fauquier High School (FHS) is set to be getting a new assistant principal summer 2025. One Nick Brousse is thrilled to be a part of FHS faculty and staff alongside Principal Dr. David Ferguson, Assistant...

Live From the Lawn: Graduation at Jiffy Lube

Clara Compton, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2025

Jiffy Lube Live has gone from being the hot spot for summer concerts to now hosting all three Fauquier County high school graduation ceremonies. While Liberty High School (LHS) has hosted its graduation...

Fauquier Faces Decline in Staff

Naomi Weber, Staff • April 24, 2025

As Fauquier High School celebrates its 61st anniversary, the rapid decline in teachers is becoming increasingly evident. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the teaching profession is currently...

New Turf Field Expected

Maggie Arnold, Editor-in-Chief • March 21, 2025

After years of waiting, Fauquier High School (FHS) will finally begin constructing a turf field. The new turf is set to replace the previous low-quality glass field that occupied Kelican Field. This new...

The National Debate Over TikTok

Rueaa Ebrahim, Journalist • March 21, 2025

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has raised fears amongst our nation’s congressmen. Many in Congress worry that TikTok could pose a risk to America’s national security, compromising...

Roundabout Construction Causing Issues for FHS Students

Gavin Fried, Staff • March 21, 2025

The new construction of a roundabout on Lee Highway and Blackwell Road is causing commuting issues for FHS students. The construction has led to more traffic congestion which has led to many problems for...

Middle School Football Controversy

Elizabeth Sirene, Staff • March 20, 2025

Many school sports are available to students in both middle and high school. At Fauquier High School, a wide variety of sports are offered for all three seasons and grades. Some of these sports include...

NCA Cheerleading Chaos

Charlee Talomie, Staff • March 20, 2025

On March 1st an incident occurred at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The incident involved a parent altercation at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) cheerleading...