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Woodson Weekly -
February 28
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.
9th graders in Ms. Barry's Biology class make DNA models out of candy.
Important Dates
Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 7 - National School Social Work Week
Friday, March 14, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - FanQuest
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
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
This week, we had the privilege of experiencing a long-standing tradition at Carter G. Woodson High School—the 20th anniversary of our annual Black History Month Lunch & Learn. This wonderful event not only brings our staff together but also welcomes visitors from our community. Everyone is treated to a delicious spread featuring cuisine that spans African American and African cultures. But it’s not just about the food—the lunchroom is transformed with decorations, artifacts, and displays highlighting Black historical figures and key events. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Darlene Sheppard, Maria Lopez, Le Towe, Mel Silva, and Alejandra Mendez, and the Black Student Union (BSU) students for their incredible hard work in making this event a success.
Carter G. Woodson High School was also making history this week! Our inaugural girls' wrestling team traveled to Henrico County for the Girls’ State Championship Tournament, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements. Every member of our team qualified for the state tournament—an incredible feat in itself! A special congratulations to Nimmar Al-Qudwa Al-Hussieni for placing 4th and Dani Hyder for placing 5th in the state. Watching these athletes compete fiercely while fostering a strong, respectful community across schools has been truly inspiring.
A big congratulations to our Mock Trial Team, which traveled to compete in the Virginia State Championships last week! Our team of eight dedicated students showcased their creativity, intelligence, and determination as they tackled a complicated fact pattern, conflicting witness statements, intricate evidentiary rules, and the challenges of courtroom procedures. Facing tough competition, they finished in the top 17 out of 50 teams from across the Commonwealth. Well done!
Move over, Punxsutawney Phil! Our annual Leadership and Sports Leadership Mulch Sale is here. Get ahead of your spring landscaping by placing your orders via the link in the Woodson Weekly by March 13 —skip the hassle of the store and support our programs!
Tonight, our boys' basketball team will compete in the regional finals against Hatfield Secondary School at 7:30 PM at Hayfield. Our team has been simply dynamic this season, and we want to pack the stands to cheer them on in this championship run. Let’s show up and show out—I’ll see you there!
Next week, our swim team will be competing in the state championships—best of luck to all our athletes!
Wishing you all a fantastic weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
Student and Group Recognition Webpage
The 20th annual Black History Month Lunch and Learn event was a huge success!
Sophomore Info Night
We are excited to invite you to Sophomore Info Night on Wednesday, March 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Woodson Auditorium. This event is designed to support students and families as they begin exploring college and career options.
Agenda (6:30 - 7:00 PM)
- Learn about Student Services: Who we are and how we support students.
- Discover helpful tools for academic and career success.
- Explore College & Career Planning Resources to navigate post-secondary options.
- Stay informed about upcoming events and opportunities.
Special Presentation (7:00 - 8:00 PM)
We are thrilled to welcome Dante Evans, Assistant Director of First Year Recruitment at UNC Greensboro, who will share valuable insights on the college application process. Topics will include:
- Steps sophomores can take now to prepare for college.
- Tips for finding the best-fit college.
- Interactive Q&A session for students and parents.
This promises to be a fun, informative, and engaging evening. We encourage both students and parents to attend and gain valuable guidance as you begin this journey.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mulch Sale
Deadline to order: March 13
The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived. Freshen up your flower beds and support the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes at the same time. The Leadership Classes are once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase.
Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 13, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 23. When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option. All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 23, beginning at 8:30 AM. The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes and support their activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link.
This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks.
Need more info? Send an email to [email protected]
FanQuest
Please join Woodson’s Unified Special Olympics team as they take on the Lake Braddock Bruins at our FanQuest.
Friday, March 14th
5:00 p.m. Tailgate
6:30 p.m. Game
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.
Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.
Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater.
Congrats to Woodson Girls Wrestling athletes Nimmar Al-Qudwa Al-Hussieni and Dani Hyder for placing in the top 5 at the State Championship this past week.
Earn Credit Toward Graduation This Summer
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 6. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.
Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. This is a self-directed course where students work independently. The course is available between Monday, June 23, and Friday, July 25. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, May 23. For more information, visit this Summer Learning page.
Eating Disorder Parent Information
In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system to provide information to parents annually about eating disorders with parents/guardians of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023), Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
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]
Class of 2025 Information
A E-Notify message was sent out to all senior parents and guardians on Wednesday, February 12 providing details for senior items. Please be sure to review the message in its entirety.
Bookmark our Class of 2025 webpage to stay up to date on all things senior year.
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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Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Teletherapy services are available for all FCPS high school students at no cost. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Hazel Health’s highly qualified therapists specialize in working with teens.
Learn more on FCPS’ teletherapy webpage.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
- Supporting Academic Growth
- Preparing for Tough Conversations With Your Child
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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