C'ville School News 07-21-2023

C'ville School News 07-21-2023

Wildcat Families,

I hope that you are enjoying the summer!  We are working hard at CVHS to make sure we are ready to go for the start of the school year.  Please read below for important information about orientation events and a few other items.  We will continue to send more information as we get closer to the start of the 2023-2024 school year. 

Chad Lehman

Principal

 

Important Summer Dates

Wednesday, July 26 - wildCat Connections 9:00 - 2:45 (must have registered)

Monday, July 31 -  First day of Fall Sports Tryouts (Golf Tryouts July 27)

Thursday, August 3 - wildCat Connections 9:00-2:45 (must have registered)

Wednesday, August 16 - Wildcat Welcome Open House- All grades - 5:00pm -7:00pm

Friday, August 18 - Freshman and New Student Orientation (AM, time TBD)

Monday, August 21 - First Day of School - School Hours 8:10am-2:55pm

Wednesday, August 30 - Back to School Night - 7:00pm

Friday, September 1st,  & Monday September 4th - Labor Day Holiday Break

 

Centreville HS Main Office Summer Hours

The CVHS main office hours are 9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday through Friday through Aug 4th.

Student registrations are by appointment; please contact Emiley Slebrch at ekslebrch@fcps.edu

 

Rising 9th Grade Summer Program - Spots Available on 7/26

If you still want to register your rising 9th grade student for our wildCat Connections orientation,  please first contact AP Sarah Lutes stlutes@fcps.edu and then complete the wildCat Connections Registration Form. The only available date is July 26 from 9:00am to 2:45. (August 3rd is full.)  We will have lunch available in the cafeteria, or students may bring their lunch. This is an optional program designed and taught by Centreville High School staff members and student leaders to provide students with an opportunity to explore the building, meet classmates, and participate in interactive team building activities to help with a successful transition to high school. 

 

Wildcat Welcome 

Wildcat Welcome open house event will take place on Wednesday, August 16, anytime between 5:00-7:00.  All students, grades 9-12, and families will have the opportunity to receive a class schedule, walk the building, explore all the clubs and activities that CVHS has to offer, and a host of other fun activities.  We hope to see you there! 

 

Freshman and New Student Orientation

CVHS will  be hosting a freshman Class of 2027 and new student orientation on the morning of August 18th.  At this event, students will walk through their schedules, meet their teachers, and get acclimated to arrival and dismissal routines. A full schedule will be provided later in the summer. Transportation will be offered.

 

Fall Sports Information

Fall sports tryouts begin July 31st (golf begins July 27th). Fall sports include football, volleyball, field hockey, golf, cross country and cheer.  Please click on this link to access all the information you need to register: .https://wearecville.net/2023/05/11/fall-sports-tryout-dates-and-link-to-information-to-register-for-fall-sports/ 

 

Back to School Night

Mark your calendars for our Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 30th at 7:00pm.  You will be able to visit your student’s classes and meet their teachers. More info to come.

 

Student Intention Form

It is important for us to know if your student will not be attending CVHS for the 2023-24 school year because you are no longer living within the Centreville HS boundaries.  If you moved and your student will not be attending CVHS next year, please complete the intention form by clicking here and return it via email to Emiley Slebrch at ekslebrch@fcps.edu or you can drop it off at the school during summer office hours.  Students who are moving will need to return their laptop & charger if not done so already.  

 

Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

All students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.

Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.

Please provide one of the following documents as soon as possible:

  1. An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine.
  2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given.
  3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
  4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online

Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.

Please contact Emiley Slebrch at ekslebrch@fcps.edu if you have any questions.