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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, 06/06 – Graduation (Early Release at 10:30am for 9-11th Grades)
Thursday, 06/08 - 09 – Class of 2023 All Night Grad Party
Friday, 06/16 – Last Day of School (Early Release at 9:55am)
Class of 2023, Prepping for the BIG DAY!
 The WSHS Class of 2023 has crossed the threshold of completing their final exams! This week has also been filled with all the prerequisites to getting ready for graduation: that means turning in computers and books, settling outstanding obligations, and rehearsal for their BIG DAY! Seniors also celebrated their success with a Senior Picnic on school grounds.
Today featured a Senior Awards Ceremony where a myriad of academic recognitions, scholarships, and presentations for future military service were acknowledged. Lastly, over 200 of the soon to be graduates were recognized for GPAs over 4.0. Way to go Spartan Class of 2023. Only FOUR more days till graduation!!
Important End of Year Information
Moving? Please Let Us Know!
Please notify our Student Services office if your student(s) will not be returning to West Springfield next school year. If your student needs to unenroll from WSHS for next school year, please contact Ms. Linda Andrade, Registrar and submit the Intention for Next School Year form.
End of Year Schedule
You can view the entire end-of-year schedule on our website.
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End of Year Financial Obligations
West Springfield High School will no longer accept checks for payment of activities or obligations through the end of this school year.
Parents and families can make payments via MySchoolBucks, money order or cash.
Google Access for Seniors and Students Leaving FCPS: A Message from IT
Students, as you prepare to graduate or transfer from FCPS, it’s important to know that your FCPS Google Workspace account will be automatically deactivated the day after your last full day of enrollment. Once your account is deactivated, you will not be able to login to your FCPS Google account or access your FCPS Gmail.
It is important that you download any files you wish to keep before your last day of school in FCPS.
Instructions for downloading your Google data are on the Google Workspace Information for Students and Parents page of the FCPS website. Students will also have a tech lesson during their Learning Seminar to help close out the year.
Please work with the Tech Support Team if you have questions.
Medication Pick Up From Health Room
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after the last day of school will be destroyed.
It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by FCPS, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
For questions, call the heath room at (703) 913-3810, or email Laura Settles, School Health Aid.
SIS End-of-Year Events
Every year FCPS “takes down” Student Information System (SIS) offline to complete End of Year activities. These activities include rolling over approximately 180,000 records of student data from the 2022-23 to the 2023-24 school year. Please be advised that:
- SIS, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE will be unavailable for all users from Thursday, June 23 at 4pm until Monday, June 27 at 6am for system updates for SY 2023-24.
- DIT-generated weekly grade book progress reports will not be emailed to parents/guardians after June 12.
- ParentVUE and StudentVUE Attendance, Grade Book, and Report Card modules will close on June 23.
Laptop Collection
As we near the end of the school year, it's time to start preparing for the return and check-in of student laptops. Students, please take note of the following important information regarding the process:
- Remove any stickers on your laptop before you return your laptop and charger
- If you are missing a charger, students can buy a new one on MySchoolBucks and pick it up in the Tech Office (2451) the next morning.
- Student Laptop return days are:
- Underclass - June 14 & 15
- Summer School students will need to “Check-Out” their laptops for use during the summer. (They should report to Collaboration Room 3 during Laptop Return Days).
- Students who do not need their laptops for the rest of the year may return their laptops to the Tech Office (Rm 2451) during the following times:
🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important for families to remember to check their students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families who earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2023-24 school year will be available near the end of August.
Families who have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals are asked to fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year.
If you are interested in helping to relieve lunch debt for families who are currently going through the FRM application process, you may donate to Educate Fairfax.
STUDENT SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS
Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close Friday, June 9. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Other Summer Learning Opportunities
Registration is still available for Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, Credit Recovery Academy, and CyberPatriot Summer Cyber Camp.
The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) is sponsoring an award to honor the legacy of Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Bussey by celebrating the efforts and impact of those who work to redress inequitable systems and practices in FCPS. This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by June 15, 2023. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.
More information and the nomination form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website.
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
 Senior athletes and parents, the WSHS Student Activities office will be hosting the Senior Sports Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 5th in the auditorium. Refreshments will be served at 6pm and the ceremony will begin at 6:30pm. We hope all our senior athletes and parents will attend!
Summer Track Resurfacing Project
Our 12- 14 week track resurfacing project is underway. The stadium will be closed for use until further notice. We are hoping to be open for business by mid-August. The Student Activities Office is working on plans for all of our programs while the stadium is closed. Thank you for your patience!
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Spartan Sports in Regional and State Competitions
Our Varsity Boys Baseball Team plays the Lake Braddock Bruins on Friday, June 2d, for the Occoquan Regional Championship. The game will be played at 6:30pm at LAKE BRADDOCK.
Prices for admittance are below:
- $5.00 Students
- $7.00 Adults
Avoid the line: get your Etix HERE.
Ya'll come out and support Spartan Baseball.
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Boys and Girls Track Team Compete in VHSL State Finals
Select members of our Boys and Girls Outdoor Track Team will compete at VHSL State Finals today, through this Saturday, at Todd Stadium in Newport News, VA.
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FALL SPORTS INFORMATION MEETING
If you have a student interested in trying out for a Fall Sport at West Springfield, please plan to attend the parent information meeting on Monday, June 12th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium.
Agenda
- 6:30- 7:00pm, Parent meeting in the Auditorium
- 7:00 - 8:00pm, Sport specific break out session with parents to review try-out information/rubric and team expectations.
*When making Summer Vacation plans please NOTE that the Fall season begins at the end of July.
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For Students Planning to Try-out for a Sports Team...
Season Start Dates:
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Fall Sports: Try-outs begin Monday, July 31, 2023
Cross Country, Cheerleading, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Girls Volleyball
Golf (Tryouts begin July 27th)
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Winter Sports: Try-outs begin Monday, November 6, 2023
Boys/Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Rifle, Swim & Dive, Wrestling
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Spring Sports: Monday, February 19, 2024
Baseball, Crew, Girls/Boys Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Girls/Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls/Boys Tennis
If you have sport specific questions, please contact the coach directly. Please find coaches contact information HERE
Each athlete MUST complete the 2 items below prior to any off season workout or try-outs:
1. VHSL physical is required for participation. It must be dated after May 1, 2023. The VHSL Physical Form can be found HERE
- Please make sure that the insurance information is included, and all parent/student signatures are on the form.
- Please turn your Physical into the Activities Office. Mail to: Attn: Chris Worrell ATC, West Springfield HS, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield VA, 22152 or email to: cworrell@fcps.edu
2. Families & student-athletes must complete the online Athletic Registration each school year after May 1st for the following school year. You can find this link HERE. The information on the registration must be updated each year for the student-athlete to be eligible. Please update any emergency contact information, complete the concussion education, and check the sport(s) that they wish to try-out for.
- Instructions for how to complete Athletic Registration can be found HERE
Athletics Website: https://westspringfield.rschoolteams.com/
Girls and Boys Summer Basketball Camps!
 Link for registration: WS COED and Girls Basketball Camp
For more information, contact Coach Bill Gibson.
Does Your Student Need a Sports Physical for Next School Year?
Stay in Touch with Spartan Sports!
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Class of 2023 Information
Senior Dates: See the full end-of-year calendar HERE
- June 5: Graduation Rehearsal #2, 10am (WSHS Auditorium)
- June 5: Grad Walk
- June 6: Graduation at 2pm (Eagle Bank Arena)
- June 8-9: Class of 2023 All Night Grad Party
 How to Get Graduation Photos
To view photos of Graduation, please scan the QR code or text access code "68957GY23" to 90738. You will then receive Life Touch's unique link. Once images are available, you will receive a text notification.
If you purchase a credit prior to Graduation, the entire credit purchased will apply to your order and will include the cost of shipping. Your credit will be linked to the mobile number you use. All items will be shipped directly to you. For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit https://lifetouch.force.com/helpcenter/s/article/lifetouch-photoday-faqs.
 Time for Senior Portraits
Parents and Rising Seniors Class of 2024:
Victor O’Neill Studios, our school’s official school photographer, is excited to see you on the following date(s) for your senior portraits at West Springfield.
June 22 & 23, 2023 for Senior Formal Yearbook Portraits Session A
**Beat the fall rush and get your portraits done early**
The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. Victor O'Neill will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. In addition to the yearbook session they 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.
**Sessions are scheduled one at a time. Future session dates have not yet been announced. You will receive another announcement from Student Activities when the next session is available for booking.**
Visit our website for more info and to pick a time.
If you have any questions please email seniors@vosphoto.com
FCPS INFORMATION
School Board Adopts FY 2024 Budget with Focus on Student Achievement
The Fairfax County School Board unanimously voted to adopt the FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Approved Budget at their regularly scheduled Board meeting last Thursday. The budget focuses on closing the achievement gap for all students, and maintaining a world-class public school division by recruiting and retaining outstanding educators.
The FY 2024 Approved Budget totals $3.5 billion—a net increase of $221.7 million or 6.7% over the FY 2023 Approved Budget. Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Increased security measures and the continuation of green investments are also acknowledged. Read more about the FY 2024 Approved Budget.
☎️ Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
 Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call our Parent Information Phone Lines for general information about the school division. View the list of phone numbers
 🎨 Last Chance! Observance Design Challenge Ends June 11
FCPS is looking for middle and high school students to submit artwork to represent the observances on the FCPS school year calendar for 2023-24 (PDF).
The goal of the Observance Design Challenge is to encourage students to tap into their creativity to create visuals that accurately and positively represent the many religious observances celebrated in the FCPS community. Students may also choose to submit a design for Thanksgiving.
Selected entries will be featured on FCPS social media and in newsletters in the next school year!
See all the submission guidelines and instructions on the FCPS website. Entries will be accepted through June 11, 2023.
Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center is now registering for June webinars.
FCPS Summer Contact Information
Quick Links
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Graduation & Underage Drinking
Completing high school is one of life’s most memorable moments and biggest achievements, which is often punctuated with celebrations with friends and family. While high school graduates are officially heading into young adulthood, they may choose to celebrate with alcohol. As adults, we must continue to model appropriate behaviors which include following the law. It has become commonplace for parents, often in an effort to be “friends” with their children, to provide alcohol at graduation parties.
Sadly, promoting underage drinking is a recipe for big problems that can lead to devastating consequences for both parents and teens. From legal problems and accidents to dangerous overdoses, the risks of giving minors alcohol at parties are very real.
Resources:
“The Shelby Allen Story”
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270. For further Information & support, contact Mr. Ken Johnson, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend
Friday, June 2, is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and June 2-4 is Wear Orange Weekend. Parents/caregivers, students, and employees are encouraged to wear orange on those days to honor survivors of gun violence. Please visit our website for gun violence prevention resources.
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WSHS Social Media
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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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