The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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LFCC Updates High School Students on Plans for Dual Enrollment

LFCC Updates High School Students on Plans for Dual Enrollment

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2020

Due to the closure of Virginia schools, Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) administrators have been working with school division superintendents to develop a course of action regarding spring dual enrollment...

New Virginia Stay Home Order in Effect

New Virginia Stay Home Order in Effect

Catherine Smith, Advertising Manager & Social Media Director March 30, 2020

Virginia governor Ralph Northam declared a stay at home order, demanding all Virginians limit activity outside the home to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and avoid overwhelming hospitals and endangering...

March 27: Jeck’s Informational Video Summary

March 27: Jeck’s Informational Video Summary

Catherine Smith, Advertising and Social Media Director March 28, 2020

Superintendent Daivd Jeck released a video on March 27 to update the Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) community on the work administration is doing to resume educational instruction on April 14. Emphasis...

Fauquier COVID-19 Updates

Fauquier COVID-19 Updates

Catherine Smith, Advertising Manager & Social Media Director March 26, 2020

Students will begin virtual school on April 14 as per Superintendent David Jeck’s March 25 COVID -19 update. The county is sending out survey questions to determine how many families lack reliable internet...

Virginia Department of Health Reports First Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Fauquier County

Virginia Department of Health Reports First Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Fauquier County

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2020

Fauquier County resident tests positive for COVID-19, announced the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) in a press release on Wednesday, March 25, making it the first case in Fauquier.  Dr. Wade Kartchner,...

March 23 Governors Press Conference

March 23 Governor’s Press Conference

Catherine Smith, Advertising Manager & Social Media Director March 23, 2020

As over 12.5 million viewers joined in from Facebook, YouTube and various news stations, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam made several decisions in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in Virginia....

College Board Releases an Update on AP Exams

College Board Releases an Update on AP Exams

Rachel Singleton, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2020

College Board announced on March 23 via email and website that Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be administered online. The program will offer students two different test dates which vary based on the...

School is Closed for the Rest of the Academic Year

School is Closed for the Rest of the Academic Year

Catherine Smith, Advertising Manager & Social Media Director March 23, 2020

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: More details to follow. School will close for the rest of the academic year, said Virginia Governor Ralph Northam in a press conference on March 23. His goal is to “limit places...

March 20 Update

March 20 Update

Catherine Smith, Advertising Manager & Social Media Director March 21, 2020

Superintendent David Jeck's latest update included details about student meals, internet access, and possible extended cancelation. Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) will begin a Grab-and-Go lunch...

March 19 Announcement

March 19 Announcement

Catherine Smith, Advertising Manager & Social Media Director March 20, 2020

On March 19, Fauquier County Public School (FCPS) released an update about extended closure, online resources and Fauquier FISH’s Weekend Power Pack program. On March 16, the plan was for teachers to...

Closed Until April 13

Closed Until April 13

Catherine Smith, Advertising Manager & Social Media Director March 18, 2020
All Fauquier County Public Schools(FCPS) will remain closed through April 13.
Jecks March 17 Annoucement

Jeck’s March 17 Annoucement

Catherine Smith, Advertising Manager & Social Media Director March 17, 2020

To keep the school community informed, Superintendent David Jeck released another email and Fauquier County Public School(FCPS) update: Jeck will continue to email a summary of updates to families...

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