Stallion P.R.I.D.E.
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
From the Principal
Family,
Well I have to say that this has been a bitter-sweet week! Seniors took their last final exam of their high school careers. Last weekend, I was invited to the MAC Scholars end of year celebration. The band performed incredibly at the spring concert. We celebrated our Senior Class at Baccalaureate, and there was just so much talent there. I was able to share in the celebration of a few of our Seniors who will be exiting our Work and Transition Program. I had to say goodbye to my long-time colleague Marsha Manning as she prepares for retirement. A few of our teams valiantly brought their seasons to an end. Graduation was mind blowing. And the All Night Grad Party was too cool! I thought I was spent last week!
I want to thank all of you who were able to come out and support so many of the activities over this past week. It really was like Family pulling together to help the students to the finish line. And I appreciate that you all appreciate me being around when I am able to make it out to the various events. That really does drive me to make it out to more events.
As we wrap up the testing season, I am happy to report that our collaborative efforts in our academic focus area for this year of mathematics continue to improve in every sub-group. So if you come across a Math, Special Education, or ESOL teacher, kindly pat them on their backs. They have put in the work. But more importantly, the students believed in them and themselves. We still have work to do in the area of closing the achievement gap, but it is nice to know that we are heading in the right direction. We owe it to our students, and we will be continuing the work to ensure that every student has the same opportunity to succeed at a very high level.
As we close this year out, while every student has been screaming at the top of their lungs that they are, “so done with school!”, I remind you that for the past 8 ½ months, we have provided them with a sense of security and structure. Regardless of what a student has at home, they all have that longing for belonging, and that structure and security will soon go away from them. This can be unnerving for some young people (adults too). So please keep an eye on your student, and your neighbor’s student. Check in with them, and ask how they feel about not having to go to school every day, and how they plan on structuring their days once school is over. And tell them I want to know.
Well that is it for this week. Thank you once again for your continued support. Every comment, and every smile means the world to me. If your student was a graduating Senior, please let them know that I said that I will miss them. They were an incredible class of young men and women. Take care Family. #OneStallion
Gary
Early Checkouts From School
The Attendance Office will not be able to accept calls for early checkouts thru the end of the year.
This is due to make-up examinations and final exam testing and staff not being able to interrupt those testing sessions.
All students MUST present a note from a parent to the Attendance Office at the beginning of the day to receive a checkout pass at that time.
Testing and End of Year Schedule
Testing and End of Year Schedule for South County High School can be found here.
As a reminder:
Mon-Wed/ All students will be dismissed at 11:17 am.
Thurs. All Students will be dismissed at 10:10 am.
School Clinic Important Info
The school clinic is reminding parents and guardians that all medications stored in the clinic must be picked up no later than Thursday June 13th at 10:00. Medication left in the clinic after that time will be discarded. With parent permission students may pick up over the counter medications. Please note that the clinic will close at 11:45 June 10th through the 12th. Please call 703 446-1610 if you have questions concerning medications.
From the Student Activities Office
Track Resurfacing
Attention ALL Community Members: Starting on May 28, 2019, South County High School’s track will be resurfaced and the upper turf field complex will be out of commission until mid August. Please do not enter into the construction zone during this time period. We truly appreciate your compliance and we are looking forward to a beautifully renovated track for the 2019 school year! Please help us by passing the word.
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From the PTSO
All Night Grad--how did we do?
Thanks to everyone who made this year's All Night Grad Party a success! On Thursday, June 13th, at 7pm in the library, there will be a meeting for all ANGP committee members to review the good and the bad, and turn in notes to help next year's class with their planning. Anyone who has comments about the party is welcome to attend; you can also send comments to angp@southcountyptso.org. Parents who are interested in running next year's party should come as well, to help effect a smooth transition from this year's parents. Thank you!
SOCO 2018 Summer Basketball Camp
Two Sessions: June 24-28 and July 8-12
9am-3pm
South County HS Gym
Cost: $185 (Save $20 if you sign up for both sessions)
Who: Basketball Enthusiasts ages 7-15 What: Boys Basketball Camp
- Daily Skill Instruction from SC Coaches & Players
- 5 on 5 League Play & Championship Tournament
- 1 on 1 Tournament
- Hot Shot Contest
- Free Throw Contest
- Individual & Team Awards
- Free Camp T-Shirt
Registration Online at http://www.schscamps.com/
13th Annual South County Golf Tournament
Attention All Community Members: The South County Athletic Booster Club and PSTO would like to invite you to participate in the 13th annual South County Golf Tournament fundraiser. This year’s tournament will be held on June 10th @ Laurel Hill Golf Club starting with lunch at 11am and a shotgun start promptly at 1pm golf. *NEW* The school-based team/club/organization with the most participation will be awarded a $2500 check towards their program! We look forwarding to seeing you out there.
https://scgolfclassic.com/
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
To volunteer please sign up at this link!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b48abab22a5fd0-golf
School Nutrition Account
Please remember to add money to your child’s school nutrition account. All accounts must be brought current before the end of the school year in June.
Heads Up: 2019-20 School Year Calendar Changes; Notable Dates
New Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. As a result, FCPS’ 2019-20 Standard School Year Calendar has changed and Friday, August 30, is now a holiday for students. In addition, the Board voted to move the March school planning day to Tuesday, March 3, 2020, to accommodate the 2020 presidential primary.
Other notable dates include the first day of school, August 26; Thanksgiving break, November 27-29; Winter break, December 23, 2019-January 3, 2020; Spring Break, April 6-10, 2020; and the last day of school, June 12, 2020. See the 2019-20 school year calendar.
Mark Your Calendars
Thursday, June 13th - Last day of School/ 2 hour day
News You Choose Submission Deadline this next week will be Thursday at noon. Please send all submissions to DBoullianne@fcps.edu.
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