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COVID-19 timeline

June 3, 2020

Many Jefferson seniors received another senior’s cap and gown, causing confusion about how the situation should be dealt with.

Seniors experience a cap and gown mix up

May 26, 2020

“People are already outside and exercising so I don’t think it will cause more people to leave their houses than are already out. Maybe it will be good for people to have a designated spot to run instead of sprinting past walkers on the sidewalk,” sophomore Annika Topchy said.

FCPS reopens tracks and tennis courts

May 25, 2020

Freshman senator Rushil Umaretiya announces a movie night on May 8.

2023 class council hosts virtual movie nights

May 11, 2020

This graph compares the total number of cases reached for COVID-19 between seven countries.

Coronavirus cases in the U.S. reaches 1.1 Million

May 11, 2020

A Facebook post about election format change posted by Jefferson’s Student Government Association. “The new change is going to have some difficulties, but I am confident that the Jefferson students will not be disappointed with homecoming and the other school events,” SGA Treasurer Sean Nguyen said.

SGA postpones election amid COVID-19 pandemic

May 11, 2020

Jefferson juniors create organization to mentor children in need

May 6, 2020

Fairfax County Public Schools releases the names of the winners of the National Merit Corporate Sponsored Scholarships onto their website on April 22.

Seven Jefferson students receive National Merit Scholarship

April 30, 2020

The FCPS website set up a page to host superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand’s announcements early on in the coronavirus outbreak. It includes messages from January 28 and March 2 forward.

FCPS closure announcements bring grading uncertainties

March 26, 2020

Virginia governor Ralph Northam addresses coronavirus updates on March 23. Screenshot of YouTube live stream of Governor Ralph Northam's March 23 press conference.

VA Governor Ralph Northam orders all schools closed

March 23, 2020

As the situation develops, FCPS continues to update on measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Continuing COVID-19 updates

March 23, 2020

The old 2020 AP exam schedule along with an AP Physics prep book and AP Micro/Macroeconomics prep book. The changes to the 2019-20 AP exam administration are a concern for some.

College Board changes AP testing

March 20, 2020

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