The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

The Falconer

FHS Live Stream Update

Margaret McGee, Lifestyles Editor September 3, 2021

Starting this week, students will be able to live stream their classes if they are in quarantine or have tested positive for COVID. Students should contact their teachers to get links to the live stream....

FCPS1 Early Dismissal

Marios Wallace, Staff Reporter September 1, 2021

FCPS1 is dismissing early due to Hurricane Ida announced by superintendent David Jeck. Ida will be bringing large amounts of rain, high wind gusts and potentially tornadoes to our area. Authorities warn...

Homecoming Week Information

Maddy Smith and Catherine Smith August 30, 2021

Homecoming week is August 29 through September 4. Spirit week themes include ‘Merica Monday (wear red, white and blue), Country v.s. Country Club Tuesday (wear country gear or a country club outfit),...

After the bell, students head to their third block class or the lunchroom.

Students React to Updated Mask Policy

Ali Patusky, Staff Journalist August 24, 2021

Following a year of mostly distance learning, due to COVID-19, students and staff hoped for a more normal 2021-2022 school year. Originally, masking was left up to the counties in Virginia to decide for...

Boys Football Teams Cancel Practice

Catherine Smith, Editor-in-Chief August 18, 2021

The FHS Boys Varsity, junior varsity and freshman football teams were called down to the office around 2:05 p.m. by Principal Kraig Kelican on Wednesday, August 18. Following that announcement, the afternoon...

The Falcon Cafe has many updates for the new school year including free lunch for all students ages 2-18.

The Falcon Cafe Releases New Information for this School Year

Catherine Smith, Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2021

The Falcon Cafe will once again be offering all breakfast and lunch to those ages 2-18 at no charge this year. This excludes individual items or seconds. There is no requirement to sign up, but “we...

August 13 School Board Meeting Updates Mask Policy Under New Public Health Order

August 13 School Board Meeting Updates Mask Policy Under New Public Health Order

Catherine Arellano, Staff Reporter August 14, 2021

Masks are required for all FCPS1 students, staff and other persons entering county buildings in accordance with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam´s announcement of the Public Health Order which took effect...

The August 12 Public Health Order announced by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam mandates universal masking in K-12 schools.

August 12 Public Health Order

Catherine Smith, Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2021

An emergency work session meeting will take place tomorrow, August 13, at 12:30 p.m. at the Warren Green Building. The FCPS1 Superintendent David Jeck announced on Twitter that the School Board will meet...

Students from Mr. Funks class bringing the plastic film/bags to collect for the recycling project.

From Tenth Place to Eighth Place, the Recycling Bag Team Finishes Strong

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor June 3, 2021

The FHS plastic bag recycling team collected 261 pounds for the Trex contest this year. They finished eighth in the High School category of 1001-1500 student enrollment, up from tenth last year. Advisor...

Clarks electricity classes attended a job fair in the auditorium on April 30, resulting in two students receiving job offers.

Electricity Job Fair Provides Insight into Local Employment

Catherine Smith, Managing Editor June 3, 2021

Sparking the minds of future electricians, George Clark’s class experienced a one day job fair in the FHS auditorium to practice interviewing skills. From this April 30 training session, led by Kettle...

FHS Honor Roll

May 17, 2021

In our community, students and businesses are dealing with hate crimes every day.

Hate Reaches Rural Virginia

Helene Burch, News Editor May 10, 2021

Across America, hate crimes against Asian Americans are on the rise. In Virginia, it is no different. “The Asian community is a victim of harassment and crime. Everyone knows about it,” said Virginia...

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