FCPS will continue to require masks for students and staff, said superintendent Scott Brabrand during a town hall meeting on Monday. The meeting was in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Jan. 15 Executive Order allowing parents to decide whether their children wear masks in school. This order is now beingContinue Reading
FCPS announced a joint lawsuit against Governor Glenn Youngkin’s executive order banning school mask requirements Monday morning. Fairfax County joins six other districts, including neighboring Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church and Prince William, in challenging the order. “At issue is whether locally-elected school boards have the exclusive authority and responsibility conferredContinue Reading
After Glenn Youngkin was sworn into office as Virginia’s 74th Governor on Jan. 15, he issued an executive order within hours designed to end mask mandates in Virginia schools. The new executive order is intended to allow parents to opt-out of mask mandates, although the timetable and legality of theContinue Reading
The Summer Residential Governor’s School is a competitive, selective program that gives exceptional students with similar interests the opportunity to spend four rigorous and educational weeks together from late June to early July. “A good candidate is someone who’s super […] talented, super committed,” Governor’s School contact and art teacherContinue Reading
After attending an influential summer camp, junior Jackson Dabich wants to bring slam poetry to Marshall. “I really just wanted to build a writing community,” Dabich, the club’s president, said. “I did this camp over the summer and I felt that everyone is so supportive of your writing, it’s aContinue Reading
Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland announced a return to virtual learning on Dec. 17, due to the increase in COVID cases in their schools. The county began online classes from Dec. 20 and kicked off the new year virtually, planning to return to in person learning on Jan.Continue Reading
Approximately 350 students participated in a walkout during 7th period Friday in response to an alleged Islamophobic attack at Fairfax High School, according to an email from Principal Jeffrey Litz. The walkout, organized by the Muslim Student Association (MSA) branch at Marshall, and in cooperation with branches across the county,Continue Reading
Daniel Nguyen returns to his alma mater, this time as head wrestling coach in hopes of claiming a district win and helping his players off the mat. Nguyen takes over the role as head coach after previously holding the role of assistant coach. “I’ve always been eager to be headContinue Reading
Field trips were one of the many things put on pause during the pandemic, but as regulations ease, teachers can begin planning new excursions once again. Field trips do more than just enrich students in curriculum, they serve to help students beyond the classroom. “Anytime that we can tie whatContinue Reading
When the varsity boys basketball team took the court for the first time this season, the first player off the bench was the team’s only underclassman. Sophomore guard Jason Penn joined the varsity team this year after spending his freshman year starring on junior varsity. “[Last season], it was reallyContinue Reading