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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

Fashion and Talent Show to take place on April 21st

Isabelle Breakiron, Staff April 20, 2022

Tomorrow, Thursday April 20th, starting 9:15 and carrying into 2nd block Fauquier's first ever talent/fashion show will commence. Students will alternate performing in the auditorium for staff and fellow...

Winning teachers stand for a picture alongside school board members and the superintendent during their award ceremony

Teachers from Across Fauquier Honored In Award Ceremony

David Achter, Staff April 7, 2022

Teachers from across the county were honored at the Teacher of the Year award ceremony tonight in the FHS cafeteria. A teacher was nominated from each school, and each had a kind testimonial read to the...

Without raises, FCPS staff will continue to face a challenging pay structure

Proposed raise creates cautious optimism among teachers

David Achter, Staff April 6, 2022

As the entire nation grapples with a teacher shortage, schools are becoming more desperate to find teachers - a problem Fauquier County is currently facing, with 47 vacant positions. Hiring is also only...

Bryan Grimley receives a congratulations from his co-workers.

Bryan Grimley is Awarded FHS Teacher of the Year

Nate Hensley, Sports Editor March 28, 2022

After many countless hours of hard work and dedication, Bryan Grimley was awarded 2021 Fauquier High School Teacher of the Year. Coach Grimley, as he is known by the players and students, teaches athletic...

The Senior Celebration will take place on Falcon Field after graduation practice

The Senior Celebration

Sabrina Brooks, News Editor March 24, 2022

The Senior Celebration will be on May 13 for all seniors. It will begin after graduation practice, which should end at around 10 am. This event is open for all seniors and will be full of fun games, free...

War Looms Near Home Country

Catherine Smith, Executive Editor March 24, 2022

While Polish exchange student Karina Jedrzejczyk has found a place here in America because of Putin’s massive invasion of her next-door neighbor Ukraine, Jedrzeczyk worries for her family, friends, and...

Animal system students Claire Scaring, Sara Moore, Emily Gray and Paige Dean enjoying taking care of these little pups.

Dogs in School!

Isabelle Breakiron, Staff March 24, 2022

All throughout covid, “pandemic puppies” have introduced many new furry friends into our community. With these fuzzy faces came new responsibility and love. With teachers' busy schedules, managing...

Exchange students Karina Jedrzejczyk (left, Poland), Julia Doumont (middle, France) and Emily Xia (right, Germany) in front of the Cube.

Exchange Students Through Covid Storm

Sofia Garcia, Journalist March 24, 2022

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic more exchange students have come to the US hoping for better circumstances than last year regarding COVID-19. As a result of the lifting of the restrictions, the number...

Saturday, February 26 Fauquier High School will host the Young Writers Workshop.

Young Writers’ Workshop Set to Take Place at FHS

Drew Kolb, Managing Editor February 20, 2022

The annual Young Writers’ Workshop, hosted by Project Write Incorporated, will be held at Fauquier High School on Saturday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students in grades 4-7 and 8-12 are invited....

In-school Wrestling Match

Isabelle Breakiron, Staff January 31, 2022

During school on Tuesday February 1, classes will be shortened due to the wrestling match hosted by the Falcon Wrestling Team. Tickets are being sold Tuesday morning in the Main Lobby and during all lunch...

Gov. Youngkin speaks with individuals during his campaign for the November Virginia Gubernatorial Election.

Youngkin Signs Several Executive Orders on His First Day in Office

Alex Garcia, Staff January 24, 2022

Glenn Youngkin (R) was inaugurated into office on January 15, after winning the Virginia Gubernatorial Election against Terry McAuliffe (D). Within hours, Gov.Youngkin signed 11 executive orders, including...

Virginia will continue advanced diplomas

Ali Patusky, Social Media Director November 19, 2021

Advanced Diplomas will continue to be offered in all Virginia Public Schools. An emailed announcement by school guidance counselor, Mark Bjorkman, was sent out to faculty and staff on November 10 to dispel...

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