MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Graduation Cord Update

Cords that students are allowed to wear at graduation are restricted to those that the FCPS guidelines have approved.  The guidelines currently state that:

“Only school-provided and nationally recognized honor society cords and stoles are appropriate.”

The Superintendent’s office recently approved two additional cords:

In consideration of the tenets of the Eagle Scout requirements and strong commitment to character, service and leadership, this red, white, and blue cord is allowed for this graduation season.  The corresponding “Gold Award” cord for Girl Scouts is also added for our female graduates. The Girl Scouts cord is green and white.  These cords can be obtained by the students through the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts organizations.


Student Medication

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services.  

If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide at 703-488-6310 or your school public health nurse, Dawna Poyner at 703-488-6312.

Thank you for your cooperation and have a good summer.


Student Parking for the 2019-20 SY

The online parking application process will open on Thursday, June 6 at 3:30 PM for all those interested in obtaining a hang-tag to park on campus during the 2019-2020 school year. All students currently holding a valid driver's license or learner’s permit are eligible to apply.  The application process can be reviewed on the Westfield website, where a link to complete the online application packet (using your FCPS Google account) will be available.  Parking applications should be completed at home by the student, with a parent or guardian.

The current parking rate set by the FCPS School Board, is $200.00 per school year which will be pro-rated each quarter. Students receiving free/reduced lunch are eligible for a discount with proof of benefit.

Rising Juniors and Seniors are given the first the opportunity to turn in completed student parking applications on Monday, June 10th from 7:10 AM to 8:00 AM at the F102 security office located in the main lobby.  Applications will not be accepted during class periods or lunch. Please refer to the website for additional information regarding turn-in times, deadlines, and a schedule of safety meetings.


The Cappies - Official Press Release

The Cappies of the National Washington Area has released their official press release for the 2019 Award season:

https://www.cappies.com/Portals/14/xBlog/uploads/2019/5/29/1819WinnerPressRelease.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2Au_7kJMtjHapLKaZhWJd2kqbASDMsOrJV-PFOdl_G_MPYvMcZqVl5KKg  

To summarize, we won in the following categories:

Andy Mays Rising Critic: Julia Tucker 

Sets: Braeden Anderson, Nora Lewis    

Stage Management: Lauryn Bailey

Stage Crew: Sarah Bourgeois, Hayden Cutler, and the Bourbon Room Employees

Male Vocalist: John Henry Stamper

Comic Actor in a Musical: Alan Gutierrez-Urista

Supporting Actor in a Musical: Harry Schlatter

Musical: Rock of Ages

This year, Westfield HS lead the nominations at 24 (a school record) and we also lead the awards ceremony with 8 wins (to include the highly coveted Best Musical). 

Congratulations to all students who participated in the show for an amazing season!


Main Office - Summer Schedule

June 20th through August 2nd the Main Office will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Student registrations will continue to be done by appointment. Please contact Mrs. Martell, Registrar at 703.488.6381 to schedule your student’s registration appointment if you are new to the Westfield community. Student activities, including camps, will go on as scheduled.