From The Principal
Family,
I hope this message finds you all safe and well. As you can see, this message is coming a little later than normal. My trusty sidekick Deb Boullianne has left me all alone this week to fend for myself. That also means that I am sweating bullets that I get this all done correctly and to her standards. Wish me much luck! So I will start this weeks message off with some history…..
It is not like I have anything to do with the selection of the student representatives who sit alongside the FCPS School Board, but I do take great pride in the fact that such a person has been a part of our school community. I am excited to share that next year’s School Board student rep will be rising Senior, Ms. Michele Togbe! Michele is an outstanding student leader in our building. She serves as a member of our South County HS Equity Team, she is a Fairfax County Student Equity Ambassador Leader (SEAL), she currently serves as the Vice President on the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee, ss the founder of the South County Equity Coalition, is an officer in South County’s DECA program, is the Vice President of the Stallion Ambassadors and is a 2023 Class Officer. (That is a mouth full!) Aside from that, she is a huge student voice in our building as it relates to just allowing our staff to keep a pulse on the building. I am proud to have come to know her in the manner I have and don’t know that I could have a closer counterpart in this place.
So, this is great news about Michele indeed, but another piece to this announcement is that South County HS has been fortunate to have had a hand in the student rep game for 3 of the last 4 years. Ms. Kimberly Boateng was a member of the South County Family before transferring to Lewis High School at the end of her Junior year. Mr. Nathan Onibudo was of course last year’s representative. And now Michele! So again, I thank you all for helping us to develop some of the most influential young people in the county, and for sharing them with us and the rest of our school community.
Now to some other business. Unfortunately, we have been experiencing some abuse of the online attendance form where we have found a number of students using the form to excuse themselves without parent permission. As a result, we are suspending the use of that document indefinitely. The accountability and safety of our students is paramount, so we believe this to be an appropriate step at this time. Parents, you may still send in notes or call the attendance office to excuse your students from school.
Many of our students who take a Social Studies course with Mrs. Shanae Hill registered to be participants of the George Mason University Center For Economic Education Stock Market Game Program. As a result of their work I would like to extend a huge congratulations the following students:
Issa Rahmani
Mahad Amir
Kevin Sedjro
Ethan Omari
I think I may need to put my “futures” in the future of these stock market gurus!
This group of students placed 1st in the George Mason University Spring 2022 Stock Market Game Program!
Team #VA_76_A4 – South County High School
$138,798.61 – 43.88% above the S&P 500 Growth Index
A huge thanks goes out to Mrs. Shanae Hill who served as the team’s advisor for providing our students with such a great experience!
The group was asked to make a video about the work they did. Here is a link to that video. I was so impressed, and I am sure that you will be as well. Enjoy!
Lastly I want to share a reminder that we are quickly coming up on the end of the year. Please be sure to check in with your child’s teachers if you have any concerns. Also, I ask that you all ensure that you have taken care of any debts or fees that need to be paid. I want to make sure that everyone has a smooth transition into the summer. I wish you a safe and restful remainder of the weekend. As always, Take care and continue t obe safe. #OneStallion
Gary
In this issue:
- Testing Corner
- South County Theatre Arts
- Senior News
- From the Yearbook Staff
- From the Library
- Boys Summer Basketball Camp
- From the PTSO
-
Stallion Spirit Store
- Important Upcoming Dates
Testing Corner
The Testing Office is in need of parent volunteers to help support Advanced Placement (AP) Testing from May 2 through May 17. Volunteers would support the Student Services staff in checking in students, distributing tests, and supporting test security during the exams. To avoid conflicts of interest, we ask that parents do not volunteer during their own student’s exam. Please go to the Sign-Up Genius linked below to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FABA82FA0FE3-advanced
If you have any additional questions, please contact Chris Bird, AP Test Coordinator, and cwbird@fcps.edu or at 703-446-1643.
The current Advanced Placement (AP) exams - Chemistry, Spanish Literature, Japanese Language, and U.S. Government - set for May 2 will continue as scheduled as these dates are set by the College Board. If any student has any concern about this exam schedule due to the change in the observance of Eid al Fitr, please encourage them to speak with Chris Bird, AP Test Coordinator at cwbird@fcps.edu.
 The SCHS Theatre Arts Department
is proud to present their spring musical,
Mamma Mia!
On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of a perfect wedding — one which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesn’t know who he is! Her mother, Donna, the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands. Sneaking a peek in her mother’s old diaries, she discovers three possible fathers: Sam, Bill, and Harry. She secretly invites all three to the wedding, convinced that she’ll know her father when she sees him. But when all three turn up, it may not be as clear as she thought! Told through the legendary music of ABBA, Mamma Mia! such as Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, and the classic Mamma Mia!, this musical has become a worldwide sensation that has audiences everywhere dancing. Please be aware this show contains mature themes. It may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
Performances are on May 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 7 pm and tickets are $15.
Tickets can be purchased at schstheatre.com or directly at this link: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15597/.
If you have any questions, please reach out to
Molly Rumberger, SCHS Theatre Arts Director,
at mdrumberger@fcps.edu.
Attention Class of 2022
Parents/Guardians!
Link to the Senior Information section
https://sites.google.com/view/schs-class-of-2022/home
FINANCE INFORMATION:
All Seniors will need to clear all financial obligations to the school before graduation in June. Different types of obligations have different payment methods available. Students and families may check debts in MySchoolBucks, and ask about debts and lost books in the Main Office.
- Senior dues ($75) should be paid using MySchoolBucks, through the School Store, by May 1.
- Fees for this year’s courses should be paid using MySchoolBucks, in the Invoice section, by May 1.
- Lost chargers or laptops can be paid using MySchoolBucks, through the School Store, by May 1 OR by bringing cash or a check* to Finance. If you return the item, you do not have to pay for it.
- Fees for courses you took in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade must be paid in the Finance Office, using cash or check.*
- FCPS-On Technology Support Fee for 2019-20 must be paid in the Finance Office, using cash or a check.*
- Books from past years, both textbooks and novels from English class, must be returned to the Finance Office, OR paid for using cash or a check.* If you return the book, you do not have to pay for it.
- Books from this year should be returned to the teacher who checked them out to you, or paid for in the Finance Office if they are lost, using cash or a check.*
- Athletic uniforms returned late must be returned to the coach, who must email the Finance Office to have Finance clear the obligation.
- Other fees or charges must be paid in the Finance Office, using cash or a check.*
*Prior to May 1, students and parents can pay obligations with cash or a check (payable to South County High School).
After May 1, obligations can only be paid using cash. No checks will be accepted for senior obligations after May 1.
GRADUATION ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:
Thank you for inquiring about handicapped seating at Eagle Bank Arena for graduation. Below is the information we have been provided by the arena. There is no reserved seating that we can provide. Everything is first come, first served.
There is handicapped seating in the arena at each of the entrances built in. They are clearly marked on the concourse and are located at each section entrance. The entrance to the seating is on the concourse level so there are no stairs or challenges to reaching the seating. There will be ushers who work for the arena who are able to direct you to the seating when you enter the arena. There is typically one seat marked for each seat that is available for a companion to the wheelchair seating. This seating is first come, first served.
Anyone in need of sign language interpretation at graduation for guests/family members of graduates, please email Kaitlyn Price at kaprice1@fcps.edu.
From The Yearbook Staff
DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR YEARBOOK
Pre-sales for the yearbook end on May 1 or when they sell out, whichever comes first.
Yearbooks presales take place online and cost $80. To buy a book, go to www.yearbookforever.com
Books that don’t sell during pre-sale, can be bought during distribution for $90.
From the Library
All library materials checked out to seniors must be returned to the library by May 23rd. Library materials checked out to underclassmen will need to be returned by May 27th. Please ask your student(s) to continue to check their FCPS Gmail on Monday mornings for email reminders of any overdue library materials checked out to them. Seniors will need to clear their library account before receiving their cap and gown. Students can contact Ms. Strong or Ms. Romney in the library with any questions.
2022 BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP
June 20th-24th & June 27th-July 1st
Who | Basketball Enthusiasts Ages 7 - 15 Time | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost | $190 Save $15 if you sign up for both sessions Sibling Discount - $15 off first sibling Location | South County HS Gym (Entrance #11)
To Register: https://www.stallionsboysbasketball.com/basketball-camp.cfm
Camp Includes:
- 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
What to bring
- Basketball shoes
- Athletic shorts & t-shirt
- Water bottle
- Campers may bring a lunch or purchase one from the CONCESSION STAND
From the PTSO
From the PTSO
Please help us thank our amazing teachers and staff with a Staff appreciation Cinco de Mayo lunch! The PTSO will be catering a hot lunch for all staff on May 5th but we could use some help with drinks, sides and a candy dessert bar. We would also like to have a collection of gift cards that we can randomly gift to some of our staff of 250! We are so lucky to be able to finally thank our teachers in person and show our appreciation for all that they do for our kids!
Please visit the sign up if you are able to donate, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0548AFA82DA6FE3-teacher
Thank you!
ANGP Amazon Wishlist:
Happy Spring South County Family and Friends. With Spring finally here, we are gearing up for our Seniors to graduate in June. Part of their celebration includes an All Night Graduation Party that will be taking place at The St. James on 6 Jun 2022. As we celebrate their achievements and the adventures to come, we will be having a "store" where the students can "purchase" prizes with tickets earned during the night's activities. We are in need of donations and have created a gift registry on Amazon. We would greatly appreciate it if you would help support the last exciting event these students have as part of their Senior year.
In order to make a purchase, please follow these steps.
- Go to the registry tab in your Amazon account (top ticker line)
- Registrant name: South County High School; Gift list type: Custom gift list
- Select South County High School All night Grad Party prizes
- Choose the prizes you want to purchase and add them to your cart. We are asking for multiple duplicates with a class size of over 500 students.
- When you get to the checkout page, please choose the shipping address of "South County ANGP Prizes - ATTN: Kidada Bivins". This will ensure all prizes go to the same location.
Thank you for your support of the South County Class of 2022. They will all do amazing things and we are so excited to celebrate their accomplishments!
SENIOR PARENTS: All Night Grad Party Tickets
All Night Grad Party Tickets (ANGP) may be purchased at: https://southcountyptso.membershiptoolkit.com/angp
The cost is $75/person. Please email angp@southcountyptso.org with questions. Please see your counselor if financial assistance is needed.
Our All Night Grad Party (ANGP) will be at The ST. James Entertainment Complex on June 6, 2022 from 11:00pm - 5:00 am.
Come join the fun! There will be a casino, ice skating, virtual reality, golf simulator, rock climbing, BINGO and so much more!
Graduation Lawn Sign
Parents can pre-order a Graduation Lawn Sign to celebrate their Senior. Deadline is May 6th!
Grad Seat Raffle
Buy a chance to win 10 reserved special seating for graduation! Tickets are $10 each or $25 for 3! Purchase tickets here! Drawing will take place at Graduation Rehearsal!
SoCo Merchandise Available at the
Stallion Spirit Store
Website, Kiosk and Vending Machine!
South County’s Stallion Spirit Store has a variety or ways you can purchase items for the school year. We have a website where you can browse our spirit wear and find a PDF Order Form for download; invoicing for payment on MySchoolBucks will be sent after your order is fulfilled. You can also find our kiosk in the cafeteria during lunches on odd days (5th period) as well as in the gym lobby by way of a retail vending machine!
Thank you in advance for supporting the Entrepreneurship & Marketing program as well as the Work and Transition program here at South County. The students from these programs typically work the Spirit Kiosk at lunches to build customer service skills as well as count inventory, review financial records and create promotional plans. These work-based learning opportunities allow students to connect classroom lessons to actual scenarios.
If you are interested in learning more about the PTSO, please visit our website here. If you would like to make a donation to help us continue our programs that serve your children and/or become a member, please create an account (if you don’t already have one) and log in. Thank you!
Important Upcoming Dates
May 30 Memorial Day
June 6 Graduation 2pm Eagle Bank Arena/Early Release
June 10 Last Day of School/Early Release
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