We have launched a new feature for our website - "Five Questions" where we interview City of Fairfax Schools community members. This month we interview James Thomas, PTA President of Providence Elementary School PTA.
  

The FHS Marching Band continues to lead the region and state. Earlier this fall, the band took first place in USBands Northern Virginia Regional hosted by Herndon High School. With 27 bands participating from around the state, FHS Marching Rebels captured first place winning all captions including Best Music, Best Visual and Best Overall Effect.  According to director Alan Johnson the highlight of the competition was after the performance but before the scores were announced. "The kids were really beaming and completely pumped. The trophies are great, but it is moments like these that are far more memorable."  The band continued their streak in October at the state Marching Assessment (the first part of being named an "Honor Band") with a superior rating. The Marching Rebels then went to Annapolis, MD to compete in the US Bands Competition where they earned the highest score of the evening.  

We look forward to following this great group of students as they march on this school year.

Mark your calendars for the FX Players Performance of "The Curious Savage", a heart-warming comedy about an eccentric millionaire, her greedy step-children and quirky sanatorium inmates thrown together in search of wealth and happiness. For tickets and performance times, please visit the FX Players website.  

November 14-16 - Lanier Middle School One Act Plays

November 17 - City of Fairfax Schools Work Session

November 22 - DRES Outdoor Classroom Volunteer Day

November 20-23 - FX Players Present "The Curious Savage" 

November 26 - Two Hour Early Release

November 27-28 - Thanksgiving Holiday