Falls Church High School PTSA
Mission & Goals
The FCHS PTSA strives to support and advocate for our students by partnering with staff, families, and the wider community to create a safe and inclusive learning community where all students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.
Together we will:
Strengthen the relationship between students, families, staff, and the community by fostering better communication.
Ensure ideas and opinions are heard and valued.
Provide opportunities to heighten school spirit, encourage family togetherness, and support social wellness programs within our community.
Provide support for FCHS programs and staff appreciation events through purposeful fundraising.
Encourage and organize volunteer support for school and PTSA programs and events.
Advocate for FCHS families on matters that impact our school, including the current renovation.
Objectives
The Falls Church PTSA is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports the Falls Church community of students, families, teachers and staff in many ways, including:
Hosting monthly meetings to keep families, students and staff connected and updated on school information, offering a forum for open communication
Coordinating and delivering the Jaguar Pantry program; offering students and families in need a more reliable and sustainable resource of food and connection to the FCHS community.
Coordinating teacher and staff appreciation programs and to support them and show gratitude for all they do for our students.
Supporting the All Night Grad Party - a celebration party to honor our graduating seniors held on graduation night; providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free evening for the entire senior class.
Supporting clubs and other teacher-led initiatives that contribute to a meaningful high school experience.
Coordinating community updates and action requests to advocate for FCHS.
New to Falls Church High School?
Check out our Quick Reference Guide and other Resources!
• FCHSPTSAQuickReference2024-25v1.pdfjoin us
Membership in the PTSA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference in our youth’s education and community. Become a Member Today. It only takes a minute to sign up.
Donations are always welcome. Click DONATE below to make a direct donation at any time.
Thank you to our 2024-2025 Gold, Silver and Bronze level donors!
Gold
Nancy Joyner
Robert Lee
Prettyman-Schlageter family
Gekhman Family
Alexander Family
Silver
Courtnie Ross
Bronze
Jenny Harris
Keefer family
Tom & Day Leary
Mollen/Toth family
Cheryl Napoli
Pandey family
Patricia Pollack
Stay connected
Our goal is to facilitate connections between families and the school to create a bridge between home and school life and to support the school community that offers so much to our students.
Plan to attend the general PTSA meetings and hear the latest from Dr. Ben Nowak and the Falls Church HS staff.
Join our Facebook Group, follow our Facebook Page and Instagram Page to stay up to date on all things PTSA.
Our weekly JagMail also provides up-to-date information on Falls Church HS events, renovation updates, relevant parent resources, and student activities. To enroll in the weekly newsletter, sign up below.
Please make sure you are signed up for PTSA emails (JagMail) through the FCPS News You Choose subscription service:
Instructions:
Click JagMail Sign Up below
Enter your email - a list of current topics you are subscribed to should appear
If you do not see "Falls Church HS PTSA" on your list, click on "add subscriptions" at the bottom of the page
Go to "High Schools / Falls Church High School / and select Falls Church HS PTSA
Click "submit"
Volunteer to make a difference
The Falls Church HS PTSA runs on time donated by generous volunteers. There are many ways to join in PTSA leadership. These opportunities offer you the chance to connect with other parents and the staff. Check out ways to help.