Fairfax High School
Summary
Fairfax High School (3501 Lion Run) is the City of Fairfax's public high school, serving as a significant civic anchor and community venue. On April 8, 2025, the City Council unanimously approved (6-0) a Special Use Permit allowing the City of Fairfax School Board to install temporary modular classrooms on the campus, valid for 8 years, with a condition that sheds in the adjacent parking lot be removed from any required parking spaces. The school's stadium was also identified in September 2024 as staff's recommended venue for the 2025 July 4th proximity fireworks show, pending further public engagement. Beyond its academic function, the school regularly hosts community events — including a Cultural Celebration Night (March 2026), the Rotten Tomatoes arts show and Hire a Lion Fair (April 2026), and its annual graduation ceremony (June 2026, held at Eagle Bank Arena). The school is also directly affected by ongoing Blenheim Boulevard construction, with public utility route adjustments already made in coordination with city staff.
Open questions & options on the table
- Whether Fairfax High School stadium (or a comparable location) will be confirmed as the venue for the 2025 July 4th proximity fireworks show — a public engagement agenda item was requested by Councilmember Ross in September 2024 but no subsequent formal action is recorded in this material.
- Resolution of ongoing Blenheim Boulevard construction impacts on access to and from Fairfax High School; a public meeting was scheduled for June 30 (2026) to address coordination and communications about the construction.
Recent updates
[5b] Site of the approved Special Use Permit for temporary modular classrooms; located at 3501 Lion Run, Tax Map Parcel 58-1-02-003.
[15] Fairfax High School stadium was identified as staff's recommended venue for the 2025 July 4th proximity fireworks show.
What members have said
At the September 10, 2024 meeting, Councilmember Ross requested that the July 4th fireworks venue question — including the staff recommendation of Fairfax High School stadium — be placed on a future agenda for public engagement.
At the April 14, 2026 meeting, Councilmember Amos was noted in connection with a poetry event at a Spotlight on the Arts venue; separately voted yes on the April 2025 Special Use Permit for Fairfax High School modular classrooms.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.
Full history
- Sep 10, 2024City Council · item 15
[15] Fairfax High School stadium was identified as staff's recommended venue for the 2025 July 4th proximity fireworks show.
- Apr 8, 2025City Council · item 5b
[5b] Site of the approved Special Use Permit for temporary modular classrooms; located at 3501 Lion Run, Tax Map Parcel 58-1-02-003.