Thanks to a new collaboration with MetroBus, students will now have more access to free public transportation to and from school. The Fairfax County Public Schools Board of Supervisors discussed the initiative on September 22 of this year. Students at Justice, Annandale, Falls Church and George C. Marshall High SchoolsContinue Reading
This is our school. We learn here, we live here, we create here and we grow here. This school was created for us—the students. Not for our parents. So why are they always prioritized? Last year, our principal committed to communicating directly with students. Below is a message Jeffrey LitzContinue Reading
Changes in student population size this year are affecting how students learn. More students than expected by FCPS enrolled at Marshall this year. Principal Jeffrey Litz confirmed that the estimated 2,047 student population is now 2,107, causing some classrooms to become packed. For students like sophomore Loren Baldwin, the changeContinue Reading
The digital age has given birth to attention challenges in the classroom. This year, the county decided to make a change. Fairfax County Public Schools has implemented a new policy on cell phone use during the school day. Students must keep phones “silenced and put away during all instructional periods,”Continue Reading
With tests piling up and summer waving its smug fingers from two months away, the last quarter of the year is far from the easiest. Regardless, fourth quarter can be a time for reflection. For some students, like president of Marshall Minds Matter club and senior Grace Chamberlain, this schoolContinue Reading
Beware the financial aid scams: pointers with Gardener Humphreys Financial aid scams are an ongoing issue in high schools, but risks rise during the spring when students are looking to apply to colleges. There are many options for financial aid, or money students can earn for college, but some canContinue Reading
While getting his masters in history, Matthew Hanlon happened to substitute for a French teacher. Over a decade later, he’s been recognized as FCPS Region 2 Outstanding Secondary Teacher. Hanlon, who teaches African American History this year along with Spanish and French classes, said he was honored to have beenContinue Reading
Financial aid scams are always an issue in high schools, but risks rise during spring when students are looking to apply to colleges. College and Career Center Specialist Gardener Humphreys said he’s working to provide students with resources to identify and avoid financial aid scams. “People just get stressed aboutContinue Reading
In early February, hall passes complete with specified room numbers started making their way around the school in an effort to prevent students from wandering the halls. Security officer Scott Devine said he believes the change came from an idea he had last year. “I recommended a certain color passContinue Reading
