Welcome to South Lakes High School

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Our vision is to develop a community of learners who strive for academic excellence and value diversity, intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, and an international understanding for all students.
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Announcements

Select Students Returning To School Next Week

Culinary 1 and 2, Auto Tech 3 and 4 and Select JROTC 3s and 4s students are returning for in person learning next week.

Virtual Back to School Night

Welcome to our 2020-2021 School Year Virtual Back to School Night!

2020 Return to School & Virtual Learning

Our "2020 Return to School" page is where we will post updates, reminders, and other logistical information from Principal Retzer and SLHS admin team to parents during the 2020-21 school year.

Our "Virtual Learning" page is devoted to providing ongoing resources to help students and their parents during virtual learning.

Parents, We Need Your Consent!

We need your consent for some important digital resources your child may access for classwork on their laptop. Please fill out a short consent form; we appreciate your help.

History of the Americas Students at South Lakes HS Visit Gunston Hall

Students in the History of the Americas classes at South Lakes High took a virtual field trip to Gunston Hall.

Summer Residential Governor’s School Programs

The Summer Residential Governor's Schools (SRGS) are month-long residential programs for current year tenth- and eleventh-grade gifted students in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The 2021 Visual and Performing Arts Summer Residential Governor’s School programs include: Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music.  The 2021 Academic Summer Residential Governor’s School will offer programs in Medicine and Health Sciences, Mathematics, Science, and Technology, Marine Science, Humanities, Engineering, and Agriculture.

Student Health and Safety Guidance

Consistent with Governor Northam’s phased reopening plan for Virginia schools, and guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has provided guidance to staff regarding school health practices for students.

Free Meal Program for All FCPS Students

Grab and Go service hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. Bus routes for food distribution are operating Monday through Friday beginning at 6:30 a.m. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

Online Back-to-School Packet

This year we have created a single page that includes all of the forms and various documents of the Back-to-School Packet. Click this Announcement to view our online Back-to-School-Packet.

SLHS Freshman and New Student Orientation Video

Welcome new Seahawks! View our freshman and new student orientation video to learn about all things South Lakes HS.
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Upcoming Events at South Lakes High School

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Blue/Green Calendar

Daily Bell Schedule and Calendar

South Lakes Athletics

Seahawks Athletics Site

South Lakes PTSA

Get Involved with the SLHS PTSA

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

South Lakes High School Features

Class of 2020 College Acceptances

September 08, 2020
View a list of South Lakes Class of 2020 College Acceptances.

Digital Tools Consent Information for Parents

August 27, 2020
Digital tools consent information and key messages for parents.

SLHS Entrepreneurship Team Wins Company of the Year Award!

May 20, 2020
Student run company wins Company of the Year award and prepares to go to Nationals.
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FCPS News and Features

Superintendent Return to School Update - October 23

We are bringing back additional groups of students this week and next as we continue to meet the health and operational metrics that have been established for in-person instruction including low transmission rates, mitigation strategies, planned response for confirmed cases, and availability of teachers and staff.

Healthy Minds Podcast

Join FCPS Instructional Technology Specialist Tammy Sisk for a conversation on how to create balance and well-being within our current virtual learning and living environment.

Superintendent Presents Proposed New Names for Mosby Woods Elementary School

FCPS Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand presented five possible new names to the Fairfax County School Board for Mosby Woods Elementary School at its business meeting on October 22.

Teens and Young Adults Can Enroll in Free E-Cigarette Quit Program Through a Collaboration Between Fairfax County and Truth Initiative®

Fairfax County Government and FCPS are proud to partner with Truth Initiative to offer its free quit vaping text message program, This is Quitting, designed specifically for teens and young adults.
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