Your Nov-Dec. Guide to Fairfax High School

Here's your guide to important dates, events and volunteer opportunities at . 

This list picks up the second half of November and goes until Winter Break. Add your important FHS info to this list by commenting below or emailing whitney@patch.com.

Important Dates

• Nov. 17 Parents Meet Winter Coaches: More info.
• Nov. 19 Craft Show at FHS: Find out more here.
• Nov. 19 Future Quest 2011: Stop by George Mason University for this informational session on options after high school, career planning and college application tips. More information here. 
• Nov. 21 Straight A Recognition
• Nov. 21 Fall Sports Banquet: 6-10 p.m.
• Nov. 23 Last Day to Donate Canned Food: Bring your donations to first period class.
• Nov. 23 Two-Hour Early Dismissal
• Nov. 24-25 No School
• Nov. 30 Last Day to Nominate a Teacher: Your kids' teacher could be the next Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award recipient. Click here to learn more.
• Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 Winter Sports Photos
• Dec. 1-3 Macbeth by FX Players: Click here to buy tickets.
• Dec. 2 Yearbook Message Deadline: Click here to find out how you can place an ad in The Sampler, FHS yearbook.
• Dec. 5 School Board Meeting at City Hall, 7:30 p.m.
• Dec. 6-20 Winter Wear Drive: Donate lightly used coats, scarves, hats, sweaters, gloves/mittens and more.
• Dec. 7 Joint Meeting with Fairfax City and FCPS School Boards, 6 p.m.
• Dec. 9-10 NOVA Wrestling Classic: Help raise money for high school athletics.
• Dec. 13 Depression Screening
• Dec. 13 PTSA Potluck Reception: 6-7 p.m. at FHS
• Dec. 13 Music Department Concert at 7 p.m.
• Dec. 16 Winter Dance
• Dec. 16 Second Quarter Interims Released
• Dec. 16 Pep Rally
• Dec. 20 Winter Chorus Concert
• Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 Winter Break

Student Reps
Fairfax High School's Chase Campbell was elected chairperson of the Student Advisory Committee to the Fairfax County School Superintendent. He, along with two students from Thomas Jefferson and one from West Springfield, will organize committees to advise schools staff on student-related topics like college readiness and bullying.

Campbell updates the city school board with student-related news at every meeting. Click here to see footage from past Fairfax City School Board meetings.

Get Involved
FHS PTSA is looking for volunteers to help with the All-Night Grad party, fundraising, library, hospitality and more. Click here to sign up.

Connect Online
Check out the school's website here. Become a fan of the Rebels Sports Facebook page by clicking here.