From the Principal
Family,
This was another week we can surely call a success. We are continuing our positive momentum we have established and are looking forward to more of the same going forward. Students and teachers are continuing to work on those positive relationships, and what is even better, I am seeing so much more student to student great interactions.
I want to give a shout out to our Black Student Alliance and Minority Achievement Committee parents for hosting an ice cream social last weekend to kick off the MAC Scholars program which is a free tutoring opportunity for any high school or middle school student that runs two weekends a month. It was an awesome event, and I was proud to have been able to spend time with some dedicated students who have obviously identified a strategy to help them when they find themselves needing a little instructional assistance. If you have students who are in need of some weekend help, please encourage your student to come up to the school and be a part of this outstanding resource.
I would like to thank all of our parents and students who have been able to come out and cheer for all of our athletes and participants. Our fans have been just outstanding this year and it has been fun interacting with you all. The energy has been off the charts. After the end of a long night on Tuesday at the volleyball game against Woodson, there were about 100 folks in the stands. Half were Woodson fans, and half South County. What was great, heading into the 5 and final varsity game, one of our super students got everyone; both South County and Woodson fans in a spirited cheering match! It was clean, fun, and most of all, we won it! Please continue to come out and support. We are the best thing in town going, and I could not be more proud of the work we are doing together for every student in our building.
Well enjoy our weekend and I will check back with you next week. #OneStallion
Yearbook information
Senior Quotes
All senior quotes must be submitted by October 1 to be included in the yearbook. Editors will make final decisions on quotes and will not include anything that is not school appropriate.
To submit your quote, use the following form: https://forms.gle/grmnNEQDyKLWK6h18
From the PTSO
For Junior/Senior Parents
Learn the Playbook will be holding an SAT Bootcamp online on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, from 12pm-4pm. Tuition is just $195 for both days; the PTSO receives a portion of the proceeds. For more information or to enroll, go to learntheplaybook.com.
Don’t delay--the registration deadline is September 26.
Help Wanted
We are looking for someone to be the coordinator for our ACT/SAT prep programming. This involves researching available options and negotiating a contract, then ongoing coordination (which is not expected to be very time consuming—it’s the research and negotiation that takes the most time). Please email pres@southcountyptso.org if interested in learning more.
Freshman Parents and Parents New to South County
If you have not already set up an account with the PTSO, please go to https://southcountyptso.membershiptoolkit.com/ and set yours up today. The school does not provide us with email addresses until November, so we will be unable to communicate with you until then if you don’t set up your account. You can also set up an account through the “Membership Toolkit” app available in Google Play or the Apple store.
Please follow these PTSO pages on Facebook and Twitter
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoCoPTSO
PTSO general page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthCountyHighSchoolPTSO/
PTSO craft fair on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LortonHolidayExtravaganza/
PTSO Military Connections: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2103122980014708/
South County Minority Achievement Committee
Start strong and finish strong! Accelerate your academic success this year by becoming a MAC Scholar. Join fellow SoCo MS and HS students for free one-on-one and group tutoring on select Saturdays in the South County High School library from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. MAC Scholars promotes academic enrichment by offering workshops on study habits, time management, learning styles, self-advocacy, college application prep, financial aid awareness, and other life skills to help your student succeed.
Our next session is September 28th and will have FREE tutoring for all core subjects and a presentation on Writing to Influence by Colonel Carla D. Bass, USAF, Retired and author of award-winning book "Write to Influence!". South County MAC events are open to all SCHS and SCMS students and parents! We want to encourage you to register your student to participate now by completing the registration form. We invite parents and students of all backgrounds and demographics to join and attend MAC events. If you are interested or for additional information regarding MAC please contact us at SouthCountyMAC@gmail.com.
Please use this link to print the registration form.
https://southcountyhs.fcps.edu/event/deca-community-yard-sale
Fall for LCAC
A Family or Teen Volunteering Opportunity
Help your neighbors and volunteer as a family (or teens can volunteer alone) at LCAC's annual Fall for LCAC event. This food-raiser is a way to ensure that our neighbors have food throughout the winter and you can help! Bring a bag of non-perishable grocery items (kid-friendly food is most needed) and come to LCAC on Sunday, September 29th from 1-3pm. LCAC is hoping to bring in 10,000 pounds of food and have more than 100 volunteers onsite helping. Kids as young as 4 can volunteer! Pumpkin painting, food and music by the Magnetic Toxins + helping our neighbors will make for a fun afternoon. Learn more at: https://lortonaction.org/fall-for-lcac/
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FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our South County HS Staff. Just click FCPS CARES. |
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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