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UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, 12/2 – @Home Hall of Fame B-Ball Double Header vs. Freedom HS
Wednesday, 12/7 – Band Concert
Saturday, 12/10 – Choral Department: Breakfast With Santa
Tuesday, 12/13 – Orchestra Concert
Wednesday 12/14 – Choir Concert
Monday, 12/19 - Monday, 01/02 – Holiday (Winter Break)
TONIGHT: Hall of Fame Double Header
West Springfield High School has participated in a wide variety of sports since the founding of our school. We have likewise seen many stellar athletes perform on the courts and fields of friendly strife for our school teams and against our biggest rivals. The best of these athletes we induct into our West Springfield Athletics Hall of Fame.
Please join us tonight in the midst of our Varsity Basketball double header versus Freedom High School as we honor twelve inductees and three teams into our Hall of Fame. The Lady Spartans will play at 6pm. At the conclusion of the girl’s game, we will be retiring Kara Lawson’s ('99) jersey. The Boys Varsity Team will play at 8pm. We will honor the 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees at halftime of the boy's game.
Purchase Etix: $5
2022 Spartan Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees
STUDENT SERVICES INFO
SOS Program
On Monday, December 5th the 11th graders will participate in the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program through their advisory class. This program is an annual requirement for FCPS schools. We encourage parents/guardians to view the parent information video for information on warning signs of suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn. Parents can also refer to the email distributed on November 15th for reference. Please take the time to talk to your 11th Grader about the program.
Career Fair
West Springfield High School will host our 6th Annual Career Fair on Wednesday, December 7th during Learning Seminar 4 in the Main Gym. We will have over 40 vendors and market experts sharing their experiences with our students. Students must register to attend the WSHS Career Fair. To OPT-IN, Register Here.
 Career Fair Spirit Week
In conjunction with our Career Week focus next week, Students Services will host a spirit week theme each day. Students should check their class Schoology Groups beginning Friday (today) for more details.
Here's a sneak peek of themes for each day:
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Monday: Hat’s off to Career Week
- wear a hat related to your career choice
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Tuesday: Men in Black/CIA
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Wednesday: Dress for Success
- dress up like you are going to an interview
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Thursday: Celebrity Day
- dress up like your fav celebrity
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Friday: Dress in the attire of your future career
Students and parents can reach out to any of the WSHS Career Fair Committee with questions about the Career Fair event and activities.
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
Coaching Vacancies
We are seeking coaches for the following Spring sports:
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Boys JV Lacrosse Coach
- Girls Tennis Assistant Coach
If interested, or if you know someone who could serve in this position, contact Student Activities Office, (703) 913-3860 or email our DSA, Leah Conte lmconte@fcps.edu
Upcoming Sports Events, Week of December 4 - 10
Click image for access to full WSHS Athletic Calendar.
West Springfield Spartans Athletic Boosters
Join us for our Monthly Booster Meeting: Monday, December 5, 2022 at 7pm in Room 2223. Please enter at Sports Lobby and take the first hallway to the left. Learn more about Athletic Boosters purpose, volunteer opportunities, meet the new Executive Board and hear updates on Sports/Activities in our school.
Have questions or can’t make the meeting but want to be involved? Please contact us.
Athletic Boosters has a few Facebook Page. Check us out!
Stay in Touch with Spartan Sports!
You can follow WSHS Spartan Sports on social media:
Twittter: @wshssports
YouTube Channels: LINK
Sign Up For the NEW Sports and Activities News You Choose
Click Image to access sporting events and club activities happening across the entire school.
Performing Arts
Winter Concerts
Get in the holiday spirit by joining our Performing Arts programs in their annual winter concerts.
All performances are free and will be held in our school Auditorium, beginning at 7pm. Enter through Door #5 via the Sports Lobby.
- Wednesday, December 7 – Band Concert
- Tuesday, December 13 – Orchestra Concert
- Wednesday December 14 – Choir Concert
West Springfield Choral Department Presents...
Click image to purchase tickets.
SPANISH 1-3 BOOT CAMP
Our final Spanish Boot Camp for 2022 will be NEXT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH during LS4 and LS5. We are hoping that hosting this one during school hours can accommodate some of the kids who have missed out on after school opportunities.
Students can bring questions to ask our Spanish teachers and Spanish Honor Society students. This session will focus on verb conjugation drills and tips for memorizing vocabulary!
Friday, December 9th during LS4 and LS5. Room 1231.
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Class Info
GRADUATION CAP AND GOWN FORM
In preparation for graduation, we need all seniors to fill out THIS google form.
Deadline: next Wednesday, December 7th.
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Yearbook: Senior Ads
Parents desiring to purchase a Senior Ad in the yearbook can do so through Winter Break. Access this LINK.
...and ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK, LIKE NOW!
Site: Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com
WSHS Order Number: 4150
Please email Ms. Melissa Morgan with any questions.
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FCPS INFORMATION
Superintendent Community Conversations
FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid continues to get to know families and their needs across the division through her Community Conversations. Two virtual events are being planned for this winter. The first will take place on Monday, December 12, at 7pm, followed by a Spanish-language event on Friday, January 12, at 11am. Click the dates of the conversations to register for either event.
In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Preparing for Winter Weather
- Multicultural and Language Resources for Families
- Proposed Process for Special Education Enhancement Plan
- Provide Feedback on Secondary World Languages Basal Resources
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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Calendar Reminders
National Special Education Day
National Special Education Day is recognized each year on December 2. It commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students with special needs!
Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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Bodhi Day
Bodhi Day, Thursday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as “bodhi” in Sanskrit and Pali. Learn more about Bodhi Day in this video from the Miami Children’s Museum.
The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. Schools are open on these days, however, the School Board has directed that certain events that cannot be made up at another time will not be held on these observance days. See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
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Spotlight on Drugs
The Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) and the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards (VACSB) are jointly hosting a series of town hall style listening sessions around the state, including one in Fairfax County on Saturday December 3, 2022, from 2:00-3:30PM at the Fairfax County Government Center.
The sessions are open to the general public. Click here for more information and to reserve a seat for one of the sessions. More information about the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority and opioid settlements is available here.
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FCPS Parent Resource Center recently hosted a session on opioids. You can watch the recording here.
Respiratory Illness Resources
Respiratory illnesses are circulating in our community. Here are some materials to provide greater awareness:
Christmas Toy Giveaway
The Greater Morning Star Apostolic Church in Alexandria will be having a Christmas Toy Giveaway:
- Saturday, December 17th, 10am.
- See the flyer for more information.
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Need Help? Contact our Family Liaison
If you have questions about navigating the school, learning about FCPS resources, or getting your student setup for success, our Family Liaison can help. Email, or call (703) 913-3830, to set up an appointment.
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