School Projects Focus of Saturday Meeting in Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, VA -- Community members are encouraged to attend a meeting Saturday where City officials will provide updates on the high school and middle school campus project. A few changes were made to the schedule and it's updated below.

Attendees can ask questions and provide input on the school options (renovation, new construction, or a phased approach) and potential economic development.

• Community Meeting: High School Campus Project -- Exploring Options for the Future
• Hosted by the City of Falls Church and Falls Church City Public Schools
• Saturday, Feb. 4
• 9 a.m. to 12 noon
• Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School Cafetorium 7130 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043 (Map)
• 8:30 a.m. -- Open House (display boards)
• 9 a.m. -- Presentations
  • School Options (Dr. Robert Schiller, FCCPS Interim Superintendent)
  • Financial Briefing (Wyatt Shields, City Manager)
• 10:05 a.m. -- Breakout Discussion Groups
  • School Options
  • Urban Design, Density, and Height
  • Transportation and Mobility
  • Possible Partnership with UVA and Virginia Tech
• 11:30 a.m. -- Q&A, Wrap Up, Outline of Next Steps
• Find more information on the project Web site.

Childcare: Falls Church City Public Schools are creating a list of people who might be interested in childcare during the meeting. Complete the form at the link, and the Schools will be in touch with details:


The meeting will be recorded and available later on Falls Church Community Television, YouTube, and the City's website

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