Marshall HS News and Announcements: March 20th, 2026

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Congratulations to Marshall Students in the 71st Annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair

Please join me in congratulating the following Marshall students who CRUSHED the competition at the 71^st Annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair this past weekend!!!

Grand Prize: Polina Anfilofyev, Parham Yeganeh (They're going to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix in May!!!)

1^st Place and Grand Prize Alternate: Alina Albeik (Off to States next month!)

1^st Place and Grand Prize Nominee: Abhirama Chillara, Chloe Choi, Andrew Thomson (All off to States as well!)

1^st Place: Abigael Holland, Johannes Jangam, Abigail Park

2^nd Place: Sibani Abumani, Meera Anil, Dalia Bekkadja, Reynie Benisch, Erin Hourani, Jack Miller, Sri Piramanayagam, Logan Sandall, Kyle Sun, Elise Yashar

3^rd Place: Naina Krishnamurthy

Honorable Mention: Alyssa Ahlstrom, Jonah Lee

Plus a boatload of special awards, certificates, medals, cash, internships, publication opportunities, etc... from outside organizations.

We sent 22 projects and ALL 22 won an award!

News and Announcements

Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year

As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. We have To access this feature:

Log in to your ParentVUE account.
Navigate to the Course Request module.
Review your student’s course request list for next school year.

To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
Click Edit Information.
In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
Click Save Changes.

Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.

Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.

Calendar Reminders

April Statewide Election: No School for Students

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.

Student Services

Academic Advising

2026- 2027 School Year Schedule Change Deadline: March 27th, 2026

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.

SENIORS

Cap and Gown Order Form

If your student has not filled out our Google Form for cap and gown ordering, please complete that as soon as possible.

For any questions, please reach out to Dr. Sondel at hbsondel@fcps.edu

Class of 2026 Schoology

Need the most up-to-date Senior Information? Visit the Class of 2026 Schoology Page

Important Senior Dates

April 18th | Prom
June 2nd | Gradaution Rehearsal #1
June 4th | Gradaution Rehearsal #2
June 4th | Awards Ceremony
June 4th | Elementary School Visits
June 5th | Gradaution Rehearsal #3
June 8th | Graduation | DAR Constitution Hall | 2:30 pm

Marshall Athletic

Weekly Athletic Calendar

Please take a look at our events this week on our Athletic Website!

PTSA Information

PTSA Newsletter

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Sophomore Plant Sales

The Marshall High School Plant Sale is open for business and the proceeds benefit our Sophomore Class (2028).

The plant sale takes place every year and has a loyal customer base. It has a very good reputation for high quality, reasonably priced plants.

Plant order form: Order Form Here

Order deadline is March 27. Plants are available for pick up in front of Marshall High School from 8:30AM - 11:00AM on

Saturday, May 2. Colors are first come first serve. Plants are perfect for teacher gifts, Mother’s Day gifts and your own personal garden needs.

We have raised about $400 profit so far from the plant sale and the sale opened Monday. Our goal is to raise $5,000 and I think we can make it if we try.

Please order plants for yourself and send this link to friends and family to help us sell as many flowers as we can. If you cannot buy flowers this year, please consider making a monetary donation (link here)

Each class has a goal of raising approximately $40,000 to pay for graduation and prom related activities. Because the goal is so large, classes start fund raising Sophomore year with the Plant Sale.

Chris Krouse and Carolyn Kesler are co-chairing the Fundraising Committee. They are looking for at least 20 more parents to help with the fundraising efforts. We hope you will consider joining us

Statesmen Standout

The PTSA loves to highlight the amazing staff that we have working here are Marshall. Please take some time to learn more about our amazing staff here.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

Winter Sports Champions
Parent Acknowledgement of Course Requests
Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

2026 Special Education Family Conference

The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.

Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.

Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.

2026 Awards Recognizing Special Education Supporters

Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across Fairfax County Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.

Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online.

Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.

Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:

Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.

Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.