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Woodson Weekly -
March 21
Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Mission Statement
Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.
Weekly Wrap-up
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Important Dates
Monday, March 24 - INOVA Spring Blood Drive Hosted by Woodson Key Club
March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter; Full School Day for Students
Monday, March 31 - Eid al-Fitr; All FCPS Schools and Offices Closed
Tuesday, April 1 - No School for Students; Teacher Workday
Thursday, April 3 - Junior Focus Day
Friday, April 4 - Prom at Westwood Country Club
Wednesday, April 9 - Purple Up! Day
Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 - Spring Break
Woodson Calendar
See the complete 24-25 FCPS school year calendar
2025-2026 FCPS calendar
Message from Mr. Greata
Despite the warmer weather this week, our faculty kept it chili! Yesterday, we held our annual Chili Cook-Off—a competition where everyone is a winner. Congratulations to the actual winner, Seth Spero, and thank you to Kathy Martin and Jackie O’Brien for organizing the event. A huge shout-out to all of our talented chefs who warmed our hearts and filled our stomachs!
This past Monday, our Law in Action 1 classes took a field trip to the Fairfax County Courthouse, where they had the opportunity to see the legal system in action. Students observed real court cases that illustrated the courtroom procedures they've been studying, and they even had the chance to meet with Court of Appeals and Circuit Court judges. Thank you to Mike Viccora for organizing this impactful and educational trip!
Today marked the final day of our annual Model Congress, an immersive experience where students learn the legislative process firsthand. Beginning in November, students research issues and draft bills. During the two weeks of Model Congress, they review those bills in committee, debate them on the floor, and bring them to a vote. A huge thank you to Mr. Wright, Mr. Hedrick, Mr. Glander, Ms. Pollack, Mr. Russo, Mr. Rosebrock, Mr. Sherrill, Ms. Thornton, and Mr. Hetler, for providing our students with such a rich and meaningful learning opportunity.
Did you know we had a second student team raise money for cancer research? Our Cavs vs. Cancer team, including Tucker Sheridan, Henry Staege, Khush Ravella, Ari Hirsch, Phin Spillman, Justin Han, Josh Gwon, Thomas Syron, Deji Adetosoye, Dominic Boucher, Will Jordan, Darren Theonold, Caleb Lee, Franklin Parker and Stephen Mayernik, raised over $50,000 in just seven weeks for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We are so proud of your dedication and incredibly grateful for your hard work!
It’s not too late to join the PTSO, make a contribution, or buy a commemorative brick. Our PTSO is a vital part of our school community—keeping families informed, supporting teachers, and providing grants to both teachers and students in the fall and spring. We’d love to see you at an upcoming meeting and hear your voice. If you’re not able to attend, please consider making a contribution to help fund the amazing initiatives the PTSO takes on. You can get involved or donate by visiting this webpage or through the PTSO Paypal account.
It was fantastic to see our students come out in full force this past Saturday to support our basketball team in the State Championship game! Not only did they show up in great numbers, but they brought an incredible spirit of sportsmanship as they cheered on our amazing team. Congratulations to Coaches Doug Craig, Rich Avila, Zack Carr, Andre Pachecho, Simone Shim, and Josh Peters and the players on an unforgettable season—it was a joy to watch the team play with such skill, dedication, and teamwork.
As we head into the spring sports season, be sure to check out our Athletics page for game schedules. Consider purchasing a Cavs Sports Pass for the best deal and easy access to all the events you’d like to attend.
And finally, thank you to everyone who arrived at our Kiss and Ride a little earlier this week—your efforts are making a difference! Arriving before 7:55 AM helps keep the flow of traffic smooth, reduces the backup and we appreciate it!
Wishing everyone a restful and joyful weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
Student and Group Recognition Webpage
A huge shout-out to all of our teachers and staff who showed off their chef skills at our annual Faculty Chili Cookoff.
History Teacher Mr. Spero took home the trophy this year!
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the quarter from Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. to Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m.
Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr.
Tuesday, April 1, is a teacher workday and there is no school for students.
Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
Woodson High School is in search of parent volunteers and/or recent graduate volunteers for this spring’s AP testing. This is a great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.
AP exams will take place from May 5th – May 16th. There are two test sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning test sessions require proctors to be present from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (approximately). Afternoon test sessions require proctors to be present from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (approximately).
Please contact Jamie Korpacz ([email protected]) and Victoria Powell ([email protected]) if you are able to volunteer and help proctor. As always, we greatly appreciate the support from our parents/guardians. Thank you!
Prom for the Class of 2025
Senior Prom will take place on Friday, April 4 7:00pm-11:00pm at Westwood Country Club.
Tickets will be on sale during all lunches in between the cafeterias Monday, March 24 until Friday, April 4. Tickets are $70 each. Don't have time to stop by during lunches? Purchase your ticket through MySchoolBucks!
Student financial obligations must be met before a student is able to pick up their physical Prom ticket on Friday, April 4. Obligations include parking tickets, library fees, course fees and tech fees.
If you are planning on bringing a non Woodson student as your guest, you must complete the Prom Guest Form prior to purchasing tickets. Please note that this form has parts that require certain signatures and it must be turned in to Woodson Administration/Main Office no later than Wednesday, April 2.
Counselor Corner
Final Reminder: Students who created a plan to take a Dual Enrollment course for next year have until this Monday, March 24 to complete the Dual Enrollment process. This is a firm NOVA deadline. There are two steps that must be completed: Apply to NOVA and register for the class. Students taking the class through FCPS Online Campus must return their registration form to their counselor. (Students will not be added to a DE course unless the form is received.)
Attention parents! We would love to see you in May for AP Testing! Please email Jamie Korpacz at [email protected] if you are interested. We are grateful for the help, as we have hundreds of students testing from May 5th-16th.
Need a prom dress? Visit the Prom Dress Shop located at Centreville High School in the modular classroom building, near the stadium, in the student parking lot outside of door 12. The hours are:
Friday, April 4th 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, April 5th 2:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, April 6th 1:00pm-4:00pm
Woodson Biology Team Needs Clear 2-Liter Soda Bottles
The Woodson Biology team needs clear 2-Liter soda bottles WITH the cap for an ecology lab. They should be rinsed out and label removed. No green bottles please.
Bottles are needed by Spring Break, or immediately after. Students can turn them in to their science teacher or parents can drop off in the main office attn: Ms. Barry. We appreciate any donations you can provide us with!
Kiss and Ride
Safety is our number one priority with morning drop off and afternoon pick up, and maintaining that safety is dependent on timely arrival to school and following our traffic flow procedures. We strongly encourage families to arrive at the Kiss and Ride prior to 8:00 am. Arriving prior to 8:00 am is the most important factor to ensuring safety and on time arrival to class. Arrival prior to 7:55 am will be a quick Kiss and Ride experience for you. Our building is open to students at 7:30 am.
In addition to arriving before 8:00 am, we ask that families review the traffic flow procedures below. Each of our entrances has a dedicated purpose. Delays and safety issues occur when the traffic flow procedures are not followed. Thank you for your assisting us in keeping our arrival and dismissal safe for our students.
Whitacre Entrances
All entrances are counted starting from Main St., e.g., the second entrance refers to the second entrance from Main St.
- The first entrance off Whitacre is for Buses and Staff ONLY.
- The second entrance off Whitacre is the Senior Parking Lot and is for Seniors ONLY
- The third entrance off Whitacre is Kiss and Ride at Door 9 and is for student drop off ONLY
- The fourth entrance off Whitacre (also known as the stadium entrance) is the Junior Parking Lot and is for Juniors ONLY
Picket Rd. Entrance
- The Picket Rd Entrance is for the Kiss and Ride at Door 1 and is for student drop off ONLY
Additional Reminders
- DO NOT park at the shopping center across the street; they will tow your car.
- DO NOT drop off or pick up students at Door 5 side of the building. This is staff parking only and also an afternoon bus location.
- If your student has planned to work with a teacher or coach prior to 7:30 am, we require the staff member to be at the door to meet the student. Otherwise, students and visitors will not be let in.
Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?
If you will not be attending Woodson this fall, please let Woodson Student Services know now by clicking here to complete the student intent form.
If your student will be returning to Woodson next year, there is no need to complete or return the form.
If your student will not be returning to Woodson next year, please complete the fields at the top of the form (you may leave the Teacher Name field blank). Then check the box that says “No” when asked if the student will be returning to this school next year. Then check the appropriate box from the options listed regarding where your student will be attending school next year. Lastly, please sign and date the form. You may either scan and email the form to return it, or have your student bring it to school and drop it off in Student Services.
Student Services will make sure all transcripts and records are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete. If you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar Darlene Sheppard at 703-503-4622 or [email protected].
College & Career Center
College & Career Center Events can be found on the Woodson Wide School Calendar (filter by College & Career in turquoise).
Updates with new Scholarship & Enrichment Opportunities are posted weekly in the CGW All SCHOOL Schoology Course.
Stay connected:
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @cgwstudentsvcs
🗂️ Visit our School-wide Calendar & College & Career Center Padlets
📧 Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at [email protected]
Students in our Sports Leadership class painted a new mural in C hallway. Check it out next time you are near the Main Gym and Wrestling room!
Work-Based Learning Session
Get Help with Jobs, Internships & Resumes. Open to All Grade Levels!
📅 When: Wednesday, March 26
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 Where: Career Center
Looking for a job or internship? Need help with your resume or cover letter? Not sure what your next steps should be for gaining work experience? Stop by the Career Center during the Work-Based Learning Drop-In Session!
🔹 Find and apply for jobs & internships
🔹 Explore work-based learning opportunities
🔹 Figure out your next steps for career readiness
🔹 Get help with your resume & cover letter
No appointment needed—just drop in when you’re available!
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on Monday, April 7 at Greenbriar West ES from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click here to register. Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes.
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Class of 2025 Information
Graduation is less than 3 months away!
Bookmark our Class of 2025 webpage to stay up to date on all things senior year.
It is time to start thinking about the All Night Grad Party for your senior! Ticket pricing will go up May 1, so be sure to purchase now!
Purchase the 2024-2025 Yearbook
Yearbooks can be purchased for $80 by visiting our ordering website and enter the code 5278.
Social Media
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Interpreting Services for Mamma Mia
If you would like an American Sign Language interpreter for a Woodson theater performance of Mamma Mia, please submit your request by Wednesday April 2, 2025. For requests, please email [email protected]
Mamma Mia Show Times and Tickets:
- May 2 @ 7pm
- May 3 @ 1pm & 7pm
- May 9 @ 7pm
- May 10 @ 1pm & 7pm
Ms. Barry's 9th grade Biology students extracting DNA from a strawberry.
Become Unskippable - Fentanyl Awareness
Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug.
Share these important facts with your child:
- Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
- More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in
10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
- Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
- Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
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- Student Achievements
- Art in our Schools Month
- Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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