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Upcoming Events at Fairfax Academy

Time to SAVE SOME DATES for our end of the year Fairfax Academy events and festivities!

Mark your calendars for these end of year events.

Fashion in Motion

Fashion in Motion 2026: BE AN EYE WITNESS

• WHAT: Fashion Careers annual fashion show of original work! 
• WHEN: Saturday, April 25th 4pm 
• WHERE: Stacy C. Sherwood Center
• Click HERE for tickets!

Experience a high-energy runway showcase as Fairfax Academy Fashion Careers students debut bold, one-of-a-kind designs. First-year designers will present innovative upcycled looks, while advanced students unveil original collections crafted from concept to couture.

A distinguished panel of industry judges will be in attendance, awarding coveted prizes to the evening’s most exceptional designers.

And this year, the excitement doesn’t end at the runway—exclusive, student-designed merchandise will be dropped immediately following the show. Consider this your front-row invitation to an unforgettable evening of fashion.

Spotlight on the Arts Community Day

• WHAT: Students from all Fairfax Academy programs can share their work, perform at the open mic, connect with businesses, network with artists! Details and sign-up via the flyer below. Come out to support, share, or shop! Free.
• WHEN: Sunday, May 3rd 11:00am - 4:00pm
• WHERE: Old Town Square & Historic Old Town Fairfax

Spotlight Community Day transforms Old Town Fairfax into a vibrant festival of art, music, technology, and community experiences. Anchored by the Old Town Art Walk and the Student Arts & Technology Showcase, the day features live performances, interactive exhibits, a Main Street Market, and hands-on maker and technology activations. With cultural programming, family-friendly activities, local businesses, and food throughout the district, the event creates a dynamic “festival within the festival” celebrating Fairfax’s creative economy.

Academy Awards: The AFTER PARTY

Academy Awards 2026: After-Party Celebration!

• WHAT: Annual Fairfax Academy Awards remixed into an outdoor celebration party!
• WHEN: Monday, May 11th 5:30pm 
• WHERE: Fairfax High School Back lot/Door #10
• RSVP requested

End of year Fairfax Academy awards ceremony celebrating student achievement and program highlights. Festive and fun outdoor barbeque with performances, food, and community! RSVP is requested for food preparation. Award recipients and families will be notified at the end of April.

Academy Dance Showcase: Ink in the Marrow

• WHAT: Annual Academy Dance Student Showcase
• WHEN: Friday, May 15 7:00pm & Saturday, May 16 1:00pm
• WHERE: Fairfax High School Auditorium
• Click HERE for tickets!

Ink in the Marrow is a transfixing dance production that explores the space between the written word and the moving body. Conceived by Meredith Barnes and Fairfax Academy dancers, this show follows the journey of "The Writer"—representing the human impulse to create—as they struggle to transform a blank page into a lived truth.

Through 15 thematic dances inspired by the works of legendary poets like Rumi, Maya Angelou, and Robert Frost, the dancers become the "Ink" that brings poetry to life. 

See the ink move, and hear the body speak.

Fairfax Academy Attendance Links

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Here's how to report Fairfax Academy attendance. This applies to all absences (illness, vacation, field trip, testing) and all base schools (including Fairfax HS).

• Email [email protected]
• Call 703-219-4060

ParentVue entries are not visible to Academies, and we do not receive notification of base school submissions.  Click to edit this placeholder text.

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

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A Note from Your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy families,

Welcome to the 4th quarter! It's hard to believe the end of the school year is approaching as fast as it is. 

I have some events to highlight for you this week, and a little end-of-year operational information to share with you. We're highlighting Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night featuring our very own MCT instructor Matt Carlin, and our student Lua Songer-Johnson. We're also looking forward to our Fashion Careers class presenting Fashion in Motion! 

And in the business column, we're sharing information about how to make sure your student's Academy attendance is correct is in this email. There's a bit of information specifically for parents of graduating seniors too. The end of the year has lots of testing and other activities that can impact attendance, so this information will help us all keep attendance correct.

We're here to partner with you to finish the year strong. Please reach out anytime if we can support. 

In partnership,Mrs. Cook

Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Opening Night

Fairfax Academy's very own Matt Carlin is a 2026 Honorary Co-Chair of Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts. 

Join us to celebrate at Spotlight's Opening Night event, "Illumination 250: Shining a Light on Creativity, Discovery, and Community." Live performances (including Academy MCT student Lua Songer-Johnson), Spotlight Art Contest, light fare & refreshments. Admission $35 at the QR code above. More info at fairfaxspotlight.org

Reminder: the Mason and Woods Scholarship deadline is coming up! See QR code above for application information. 

Also Coming Up: Fashion in Motion

Fairfax Academy Presents: Fashion in Motion

Saturday, April 25 | 4:00 p.m. Sherwood Center, Fairfax

Academy "Need to Know": End of Year Info

Attendance info for all Academy students

The last day of shuttles is June 5. Attendance will be taken for commuter students through June 5, and for FHS base school students through the end of the year. (A note: Fairfax HS graduation is June 3, and there will be no classes or shuttles on this day.)

Base schools do not send attendance information to the Academies. Testing, field trips, and other absences might result in errors in your Academy attendance – this is true for ALL absences and ALL base schools. Here’s how to make sure your Academy attendance is correct!

• For SOL and AP testing absences: Use the Academy attendance google form here. https://forms.gle/Z1qjh6p2WMsyGz3N9
• For all other absences: Use the Academy Attendance Line 703-219-4060 or the Academy Attendance Email [email protected]

Got attendance questions? We’re here to help. Send your attendance questions to Ms. Tarvid in the Academy office: [email protected] or call 703-219-2226.

End of Year Info specifically for Seniors

Academy attendance will be pre-marked for seniors for senior exam days, senior activity dates, and graduation day through the end of the year, based on the schedule published by FCPS for end of year activities. Below you will see the last day of attendance for seniors at each of our base schools. You do not need to report attendance after this date for seniors only.

Cedar Lane: May 18
Chantilly, Fairfax, Falls Church, IAS, Oakton: May 19
Hayfield, West Springfield, Woodson: May 20 
South Lakes: May 21 
Annandale, Justice, Langley, Marshall: May 22 
Madison, McLean, Westfield: May 28 
Centreville, Robinson: June 1 
Herndon, Lake Braddock: June 2

Are you participating in a senior internship? You need to do two things.

First, you need to coordinate your end of year plans with your Academy teacher. Your senior internship does not exempt you from end of year projects, performances, or testing in your Academy class. You are still required to fulfill your Academy class obligations and commitments. Make arrangements with your Academy teacher to complete these end of year requirements.

Second, you need to report your internship dates to the Academy attendance office in order to have them excused. Please forward your internship approval email showing the dates of your internship to the Academy attendance mailbox: [email protected]

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

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A Message from Your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy Family & Friends,

We are approaching the end of the third quarter! Read on to see the exciting events that have occurred at Fairfax Academy recently - like a masterclass with Silkroad Ensemble, MCT Fest, and MTAS's Signature Showcase! We're also highlighting some upcoming events, in particular our Fashion in Motion show. 

On Friday, March 27, we'll have a 2 hour early release countywide. This means we will have AM shuttles only. Midday and PM commuters will be excused in attendance. Please use the links below to report attendance if your AM (2nd period) student is not attending Academy that day.

Enjoy the upcoming break! We'll look forward to seeing our students when we return.

In partnership, Mrs. Cook

Academy Events Recap

George Mason University’s Center for the Arts invited the internationally renowned Silkroad Ensemble to lead a master class in our Music and Computer Technology lab. Students had an intimate setting to learn from and be inspired by their mission: to create music that engages difference, sparking radical cultural collaboration and passion-driven learning for a more hopeful and inclusive world. Thank you for your partnership and dedication to connecting our artists to future career pathways.

MCT Fest was held on Saturday, March 21 and brought down the house! This high-energy celebration of original student work is a great example of the authentic (and FUN) industry and career opportunities offered at Fairfax Academy. Kudos to the musicians, engineers, techs, composers, crew, and Mr. Carlin!

Thank you to our partners at Signature Theatre for supporting our annual Musical Theatre Pre-Professional Showcase! Congrats to all of the performers and to this year’s Signature Theatre Scholarship awarded on Monday evening to Fairfax High School student, Mauro Manganello!

Coming up!

Fashion Careers prepares for Fashion in Motion- the student designed end of year fashion show to be held at the Sherwood Center on Saturday, April 25th at 4pm. Models are needed!

Our Fashion Careers classes recently went on a field trip to prepare. Students sourced materials, toured the processing center, and learned about career opportunities in the field. Thank you to our our partners at Upcycle and Goodwill of Greater Washington!

Save the date! City of Fairfax’s Spotlight on the Arts Festival will host a Community Day on Sunday, May 3rd from 11am - 4pm in Old Town Fairfax. Students can share their work from Academy, perform live onstage, and celebrate their year! Interested performers/artists should reach out directly to their teacher for participation details.

How to Report Academy Attendance

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Here's how to report Fairfax Academy attendance. This applies to all absences (illness, vacation, field trip, testing) and all base schools (including Fairfax HS).

• Email [email protected]
• Call 703-219-4060

ParentVue entries are not visible to Academies, and we do not receive notification of base school submissions. 

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 |  Web  |  Facebook  | Instagram |  Twitter

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3 Hour Early Dismissal Info

All FCPS schools and offices will close three hours early due to severe weather on Monday, March 16, 2026. 

Here’s what that means for Fairfax Academy. 

FHS base school students will follow the FHS altered schedule. 

For commuters, only AM shuttles will run, and they will run on their normal schedule. Can’t attend because of the altered schedule? Please report attendance using the links below. 

MD/PM commuters will not attend. Your MD/PM attendance will be pre-marked and you do not need to report attendance. 

Got questions? Please call the Academy office or email [email protected] . 

How to Report Academy Attendance

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Here's how to report Fairfax Academy attendance. This applies to all absences (illness, vacation, field trip, testing) and all base schools (including Fairfax HS).

• Email [email protected]
• Call 703-219-4060

ParentVue entries are not visible to Academies, and we do not receive notification of base school submissions. 

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 |  Web  |  Facebook  | Instagram |  Twitter

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A Message from Your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy Family & Friends,

We hope you're enjoying the taste of spring we've had this week. The quarter is flying by and we are excited to see all the great work our students are doing. 

Recently we have celebrated student achievement and also recruited the next class of Fairfax Academy students. See below for our Students of the Quarter and for some pictures of Academy recruitment events. 

We are looking forward to MCT Fest, the MTAS Signature Showcase, and Fashion in Motion. Keep reading for information about those events showcasing student work. 

A quick reminder with testing season coming up: Your base school does not send us attendance information. Field trips, testing, illness, vacation, prearranged absences - we don't receive those reports. Please see the bottom of this email for attendance links. 

In partnership,

Mrs. Cook

Academy News & Photos

Students of the Quarter

We celebrated students! Here are our Students of the Quarter for second quarter. Congratulations all!

Chinese 2

Beatrice Kupchella

Arabic 4

Hala Mohamed

Fashion Careers

Anderson Velasquez

Game Design & Development

Ella Mescher

ASL 3

Baker Morris

MCT

Isabella Cuellar Baldelomar

ASL 1

Dubbeling, Cole M.

Korean 2

Brendan Kim

Dance

Libby Hansen

Musical Theatre & Actors Studio

Angela Gray

Korean

Mhendo Gurung

Digital Filmmaking

CJ Berejik

Good Morning Washington visits Academy

Our Digital Filmmaking (formerly known as TV/Media Production) program was featured on Good Morning Washington! Click here to see the piece. 

Ambassadors & Middle School Visits

Our awesome Ambassador team led tours for 70+ middle school students. They took students to visit classes, talked about the Academy experience, and answered student questions. Thanks to all our Ambassadors! 

Academy Events Coming Up

MTAS Signature Showcase

March 23 | 7:00 p.m. | Signature Theatre

The Signature Showcase is the opportunity for Academy MTAS Pre-Professional seniors to showcase their work in front of an audience including friends, family, local Artistic Directors, Casting Directors, Talent Scouts, and Administrative Leaders. Each year, one lucky senior is chosen to attend Signature’s Musical Theatre Institute, Overtures, at no cost...an $1,800 scholarship! We thank our partners at Signature Theatre for this incredible opportunity and support!

MCT Festfeatures live performances of original student work across many genres. Come enjoy an evening of original student music! 

March 21, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | FHS Auditorium

Scholarships & Opportunities

Fashion in Motion Model Call

Want to walk the runway in this year's Fashion in Motion show? Sign up using the QR code above. 

Teen Job Fair

Saturday, March 21 | West Springfield HS

Mason & Woods Scholarship

Find info at fairfaxacademy.fcps.edu

How to Report Academy Attendance

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Here's how to report Fairfax Academy attendance. This applies to all absences (illness, vacation, field trip, testing) and all base schools (including Fairfax HS).

• Email [email protected]
• Call 703-219-4060

ParentVue entries are not visible to Academies, and we do not receive notification of base school submissions. 

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 |  Web  |  Facebook  | Instagram |  Twitter

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A Message from Your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy Friends and Family,

We hope you enjoyed the recent snow day mixed in with some warm spring-like days. We have a record number of registrations for next year and look forward to continuing to work with current students and celebrating our seniors! If you are interested in coming back next year, please make sure your registration is in by March 6. (More details below.)

Looking towards the end of the year, as those senior schedules and testing calendars roll in, please notify us of any days that your student will not be attending so we can ensure all end of the year requirements are met. You can do that by filling out the pre-arranged absence form or using our online attendance form. Please also notify us immediately if you are doing a senior capstone experience. You are still required to complete Academy final exams/projects.

This quarter is super short, so we hope everyone marches strongly to the end of the 3rd quarter!

In partnership,

Mrs. Cook

Registration and Audition Updates

As we approach the registration deadline of March 6th, 2026, please make sure that you are connecting with your base school counselors ASAP to register. Any admissions requests after March 6 will be considered late and could impact registration.

You may see a deadline of February 21 for auditions and portfolios in the automated email you received when you registered. We are extending this deadline to February 28.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Academy Counselor, Luke Donald at [email protected] with any questions. 

February is CTE Month!

Join us in celebrating our Career and Technical Education students, staff, and programs throughout the month. Check out our Pro Photo Studio, Fashion Careers, TV & Media Production, and Game Design & Development classes on our website and social media!

Save the Date: MCT Fest

Coming up: MCT FestMarch 21, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | FHS

Save the date to hear original compositions performed live by students of the MCT program! 

How to Report Academy Attendance

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Here's how to report Fairfax Academy attendance. This applies to all absences (illness, vacation, field trip, testing) and all base schools (including Fairfax HS).

• Email [email protected]
• Call 703-219-4060

ParentVue entries are not visible to Academies, and we do not receive notification of base school submissions. 

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 |  Web  |  Facebook  | Instagram |  Twitter

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Looking forward to seeing you back!

We've missed seeing our students and look forward to seeing you again soon!  The FHS parking lot is ready for you, but as is the case everywhere, it might be a little tighter than normal for a while longer. Please be sure you are displaying your Academy hang tag when parking at Academy, and contact the Academy office or the FHS security team at Door 1 when you arrive if you need help with parking.

Read on to learn about some changes to our scheduled events due to the current weather conditions. 

RESCHEDULED Academy Open House

Open House at Fairfax Academy has been moved to NEXT TUESDAY, 2/10. Come by to check us out! Meet teachers and students, tour the studios and labs, and find your passion! See you there!

Fairfax Academy Delay/Early Close Schedule

2-Hour Delay = No AM or MD classes. PM classes meet, shuttles provided. Double blocked (MD/PM) classes would meet for PM block only. Report attendance if you are not attending your PM class - no need to report attendance if you are an AM or MD commuter student. 

2-Hour Early Release = AM classes are the only classes held that day. Midday and PM students stay at your base school for the afternoon - no shuttles provided. Report attendance if you are not attending your AM class - no need to report attendance if you are a MD or PM commuter student. 

February Events

MTAS Presents: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Wednesday, 2/4 - 7 p.m. 
Thursday, 2/5 - 7 p.m. 
Friday, 2/6 - 7 p.m. 
Saturday, 2/7 - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 
Sunday, 2/8 - 1 p.m. 

Tickets are available at this link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15651/

Fairfax Academy Dance and friends present: "Grounded" 

A presentation of student work 

February 20, 7:00 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium

Admission is free, donations are welcome!

How to Report Academy Attendance

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Here's how to report Fairfax Academy attendance. This applies to all absences (illness, vacation, field trip, testing) and all base schools (including Fairfax HS).

• Email [email protected]
• Call 703-219-4060

ParentVue entries are not visible to Academies, and we do not receive notification of base school submissions. 

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 |  Web  |  Facebook  | Instagram |  Twitter

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A Note from Your Academy Admin

Fairfax Academy,

Below you will find some very important updates! 

First, a reminder: it's course selection time!If your student will continue with the next level of their Academy class, they do need to be registered for it. Check in with your base school counselor to make sure their course requests include their Academy courses. 

We are reminding all families about the Academy parking policy- all students need an Academy parking permit, and it needs to be visible while students are parked on campus. See more details below. 

And then... keep reading for the fun stuff!

Musical Theatre & Actor's Studio presents: "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying".Opens February 4! See the updated performance schedule below and the link for tickets. 

Dance presents: "Grounded", in which our Fairfax Academy Dance students and friends present a program of student work. February 20 at FHS!

As always, the links to report Academy attendance are also at the bottom of this email. Reach out with any questions! 

Mrs. Cook

Academy Registration

During course selection, students who will return to Academy for the 2026-2027 school year need to be registered for the next level of their Academy class. Your student should make sure their counselor includes their Academy class in their course requests. 

Please reach out to Luke Donald, Academy counselor, at [email protected]   with any questions! 

Academy Parking

Students who drive to Academy need an Academy parking permit, even if they have a base school parking permit. (Note: AM parking permits are sold out, but midday and PM permits may still be available.) Students must park in Academy parking and display their Academy parking permit. Vehicles in staff or FHS student spaces or without Academy hang tags are subject to ticketing or booting.

Please reach out to Sarah Tarvid at [email protected] or come to E119 for help with parking. 

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Musical Theatre and Actor's Studio presents: "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". Come see this entertaining and high-energy musical following ambitious window washer J. Pierrepont Finch as he climbs the corporate ladder at the World Wide Wicket Company.

Winter weather has changed the performance schedule: 

Wednesday, 2/4 - 7 p.m. 
Thursday, 2/5 - 7 p.m. 
Friday, 2/6 - 7 p.m. 
Saturday, 2/7 - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 
Sunday, 2/8 - 1 p.m. 

Tickets are available at this link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15651/

Dance Benefit

Fairfax Academy Dance and friends present: "Grounded" 

A presentation of student work 

February 20, 7:00 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium

Admission is free, donations are welcome!

How to Report Academy Attendance

Did you know? Academy attendance is separate from base school attendance. Here's how to report Fairfax Academy attendance. This applies to all absences (illness, vacation, field trip, testing) and all base schools (including Fairfax HS).

• Email [email protected]
• Call 703-219-4060

ParentVue entries are not visible to Academies, and we do not receive notification of base school submissions. 

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts 
3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 | Main phone: 703.219.2226

Attendance Phone: 703.219.4060 |  Web  |  Facebook  | Instagram |  Twitter