Important Upcoming Dates
2022-2023 School Year
Nov 7-11- School Psychologist Week
Nov 7- Class of 2024 Fundraiser at Glory Days
Nov 10- Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov 14 & 15 3:00-8:00pm- Senior Make Up Picture (Multipurpose Room)
Nov 16th 5:00 -7:00 pm- FAFSA Completion Workshop
Nov 17, 18 & 19 7:00pm- SCHS Theatre Arts First Show "She Kills Monsters"
Message from Dr. Khoshaba
Dear SoCo family,
Can you believe we're already in November? Time is flying by, which is why it's important to stop and celebrate so many of the wonderful things happening in Stallion Country.
First, our NJS and SGA students are featured on the national website for secondary school administrators, under the "National Council of Excellence" section. Check it out here.
We would like to congratulate those students who joined the Science National Honor Society these past week.
Second, we had a great week of championships being crowned in SoCo! Congratulations go out to Isaac Garcia, who won the Patriot District Cross Country championship, and our football team won the Patriot district as well! Way to go, Isaac and the football team!
We also celebrated Dia de los Muertos, and here is just a sampling of the beautiful decorations and our staff who participated. (Click here to see our pictures of Dia de los Muertos)
Finally, I want to thank one of our Assistant Principals, Sam Tolan, who facilitated our Sources of Strength training for 45 student leaders. This all-day training helped students learn the value of leadership, as well as develop strategies to help their classmates feel connected at school. Mrs. Tolan and her team presented one of the most engaging training sessions that I've EVER experienced!
Have a great weekend.
Kambar
#OneStallion
Strategic Planning
Students will soon be shown a short informational video at school and be asked to complete a survey providing feedback on their experience at school. This feedback will be used to help inform FCPS leadership as they work on planning for the future of the school system. Parents are invited to view the survey questions and get more information.
Families who do not want their child to participate in the survey can opt their child out electronically through SIS ParentVUE or by returning a paper opt-out form to our school.
Students in Need of Coats?
Mrs. Kanamori, our Family Liaison, has winter coats in all sizes from S- XL for our students. If you know of a student in need, please send them to Student Services or contact Mrs. Kanamori at 703-446-1640.
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Looking for a unique and delicious gift for the holidays?
Something to say "Happy Holidays" to family, friends, coworkers, teachers, neighbors, employees?
Please consider ordering some guaranteed fresh fruit from Florida Indian River Groves.
Items ordered as "Ship to Organization" will arrive (free shipping) by overnight truck to SCHS in early December.
You may also ship to anyone in the continental U.S. for a flat shipping fee.
Use one of the links below to place your order now!
Don't miss out on free shipping to SCHS - those orders end November 7th
https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecommerce/1029794
Fruit Fundraiser for South County Stallion's Football - Florida Indian River Groves
https://www.floridaindianrivergroves.com/order-now/
(Campain ID: 1029794)
Thank you for your support!
South County Football Team
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FAFSA Completion Workshop at South County November 16th 5-7pm
Senior Families – College Access Fairfax will be at South County to offer support in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Wednesday, November 17th from 5-7pm in the library. Registration is not required. Parents and students who bring the required documents to the workshop will receive one-on-one assistance completing and submitting the FAFSA online.
FAFSA Completion Workshops are offered from October through February at high schools throughout Fairfax County. Dates and locations for more FAFSA Completion Workshops are available at https://bit.ly/3DIM47V. For those unable to attend any of these opportunities, recorded presentations are available at https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/resources/ under the CAF Virtual Library.
Additional resources to support the financial aid process, including step-by-step instructions available in multiple languages, are available on the SCHS website at https://southcountyhs.fcps.edu/student-services/college-and-career-center/financial-aid.
The Fairfax County Youth Survey will be given to all 10th & 12th grade students during Advisory on November 22, 2022. See the attached letter for more information. Use the link to access the letter in another language. A paper copy is available upon request.
If you wish to opt your child(ren) out of the survey, please complete the form and return it to Ms. Turner at rturner@fcps.edu.
SAT School Day and PSAT Scores
SAT School Day scores should be available in your student’s College Board account after November 2. Students should receive an email from College Board at the email address they have registered with College Board with details to access the scores.
PSAT scores will be available in your student’s College Board account on December 6. Students will receive an email from College Board at the email they gave to College Board on their answer sheets with details to access their scores.
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The class of 2024 is hosting a fundraiser at Glory Days in Lorton until November 7. Glory Days will donate 10% of the proceeds to the class which will go towards prom, graduation, and other activities throughout the year. Please keep your receipts, and turn them into our drop off box in the main office. We hope to see you there!
We also have our class of 2024 t-shirts for sale for $15. Please send your students to room A125 if they are interested in buying one.
Holiday meals are a special time when families come together.
Can you help make the holidays special for a local family struggling with food insecurity? Since 2016, Food For Neighbors has been providing holiday meals to students in middle and high schools throughout Fairfax and Loudoun counties. For every $50 donated to the Food For Neighbors Holiday Meals Program, they will provide a $50 grocery store gift card for a local family to purchase a nutritious and delicious meal this season. To donate, visit FFN Holiday Meals Program.
Hunger is an unwelcome guest during the holidays and with your generosity, families throughout our community will experience the joy of gathering around a table together to enjoy a nice meal. Thank you for your generosity!
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Don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8! The day will be observed as a holiday for students and teachers. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Romeo & Winifred - A Tragical Comedy in Two and a Half Acts
Dates: November 9-12 at 7:00pm
Location: South County Middle School
Tickets $6/each
It is modern-day New York City, where the high-end Montague's Department store and the cheapo Capulet's Discount Mart — rival clothing stores — meet in the street to trade vicious insults. Words are their daggers, wielded with such finesse and skill that you could die laughing!
Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15617/ or by going to www.etix.com & entering South County Middle School as the venue.
SEE ATTACHED FLYER
JOIN US FOR VETERANS DAY
All are invited to join us on Thursday, Nov 10th at 7:30 for our annual Veterans Day Ceremony by the main flagpole. We will recognize veterans in our South County community for their service as well as honor ALL who have served our great nation. Our own South County Singers and JROTC students will be participating in the event. No RSVP is required.
Dear Parents and Rising Seniors Class of 2023:
Victor O’Neill Studios is our official school photographer, they are excited to see you on the following date(s) for your senior portraits at the school:
November 14 & 15 for Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits Session C & D
**These are the final dates for senior portraits at the school**
The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. We will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. In addition to the yearbook session we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and cap and gown portraits. Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time.
Appointments are open for booking one session at a time, future sessions are not yet available to book.
https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/SouthCounty2023
If you have any questions please email : seniors@vosphoto.com
(please reference school name)
Thank you!
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The SCHS Theatre Arts department’s first show of the year, She Kills Monsters¸ will be performed on November 17, 18, and 19 at 7 pm. This show is definitely worth seeing! This show consists of Dungeons and Dragons, fantasy, monsters, and more! Please note the show is rated PG-13 due to language, content, and choreographed violence. However, younger audience members might be able to handle the content of the show. Please reach out to Molly Rumberger at mdrumberger@fcps.edu should you wish to learn more about the subject matter. Tickets are $12 and are now on sale! You can purchase tickets at schstheatre.com or directly at this link. A full synopsis of the show is included on our ticket links so you can learn more!
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more.
This is a hands-on learning adventure for
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ONLY! We guide you through a presentation that opens your eyes to what is right in front of you. This program begins with a setup of a teenager’s bedroom which includes close to 100 “red flags” that indicate risky behavior. Parents are encouraged to touch everything and identify our red flags. Times have changed since we were teenagers… do you think you can find them?
Presented by: PFC Meg Hawkins
Nov 21 & 22
5:30 PM Review Teenage Bedroom
6:30 PM Presentation
South County HS- Silverbox Theatre
Please Register for Free using these links:
Link for November 21 -
https://bit.ly/hipsoco1121
Link for November 22 - https://bit.ly/hipsoco1122
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Hello! We hope you are all enjoying the sunny weather this week!
As a Parent Teacher (Staff) Student Organization (PTSO), one of the questions we are asked is, “what do my membership dues pay for?” Membership dues, one of our biggest sources of financial support, are used to support a wide variety of South County High School programs to include the Welcome Back Breakfast and Staff Appreciation lunch for teachers and staff, the Honor Roll program, Classroom and Club Support, Scholarships, Science Fair and so much more! Would you please consider joining and being part of a team that supports our Stallion family?
We are also looking for committee chairs. Please click on the links below. We appreciate your support.
PTSO Membership:
Committee Chair Sign Up:
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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Graduation Date!
Class of 2023, please save the date for graduation! We are excited to celebrate our senior class on Friday, June 9, 9:30am at Eagle Bank Arena. At various times throughout the year, we will send out senior newsletters with a great deal of information. The first one will come out in October.
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