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NEWS AND NOTES
UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY:
Tuesday, 2/6: PTSA Meeting, 7:30pm (Register)
Monday, 2/19: Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day, no school
MARCH:
Friday, 3/8: International Night, 7pm
Thursday, 3/21: EL Parent's Night, 6:30pm
Friday, 3/22: End of 3rd Quarter
Monday, 3/25 - Friday, 3/29: Spring Break
📆 SIS Parent and StudentVue Temporarily Unavailable
SIS Parent and StudentVue will be temporarily unavailable until Monday, February 5, at 6am.
Report cards will be available on Parent/Student Vue by the 2nd week in February.
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STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
24-25 SY CPP Application
The College Partnership Program (CPP) application is now open until March 15th. Learn more about CPP here. The application can be found HERE.
This program is designed to support students interested in exploring, applying to, and enrolling in college. Students of all backgrounds and experiences (grades 8-11) are encouraged to apply.
CPP was created to help students who face additional barriers to achieving their higher education goals, which includes:
- Students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S.
- English language learners
- Students who are economically disadvantaged
- Students with disabilities
Direct any questions to one of our WSHS CPP Advocates: Kimberley Greene-Herbert , Jeff Toomer , or Taylor Wagonseller.
FAFSA Is Open: College Access Fairfax Can Help
Over the next two months, College Access Fairfax will be offering a number of programs on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA), and finding and applying for scholarships. Visit the College Access Fairfax website for details.
In addition, College Access Fairfax staff members are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. Email appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org for an appointment.
The FAFSA is now available. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their students to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office website for deadlines and forms. Then, create an FSA ID and fill out the FAFSA.
The VASA application has not yet opened, but should be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.
FCPS Academies Are Holding Open Houses
Is your high schooler interested in architecture and construction, information technology, or health science? If so, attend an FCPS high school academy open house.
An academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses. More than a dozen career fields can be explored through FCPS academies!
Learn more and find the calendar of academy open houses.
Academic Advising Schedule Dates and Information
- Our Academic Website is currently available. Students and parents can find a great deal of information on this site, including how teachers provide class feedback, course selection sheets, how to add classes for next year to SIS StudentVue and much more. This is a public site available to all.
- Student considering taking a Dual Enrollment (DE) class will have to complete this packet. Students and parents should note the FCPS DE Virtual Orientation dates available and the Friday, March 22 deadline.
- To better serve DE students during Academic Advising, we are asking students to share their student NOVA ID, aka Empl ID, so that we can ensure a smooth Dual Enrollment process.
DE Students who have not yet created a NOVA ID (Empl ID) and know that they will be signing up for a NOVA Dual Enrollment class for 2024-2025 School year, please access this website to create the ID. Share the ID HERE once one is created.
Important Academic Advising Dates:
- February 5 - 9, Academic Advising Rising Juniors
- February 12 - 16, Academic Advising Rising Seniors
- February 20 - 27, Academic Advising Rising Sophomores
- March 29, last day to make schedule change requests for 2024-25 School Year.
STUDENT CORNER
Take your Learner’s Permit Test at West Springfield HS
When: 3:10pm, specific dates below
Where: Room 2225
Cost: $20
2023-24 Dates: 2nd Semester shown below
- February 20
- March 11
- April 3 and 25
- May 15
Who can take the test: Students MUST be 15 years and 6 months old by the day of the test.
- This test is for Fairfax County Public School students ONLY (FCPS ID is required).
- If student has had two unsuccessful attempts at passing this test, then they are required to test at the DMV for their 3rd attempt.
Please read the instructions below carefully…
How to Register:
- Visit FCPS ACE and sign up for a specific date: fcps.edu
- Once registered on the FCPS ACE site, student must also register with the DMV. A link is provided during the ACE registration and in a confirmation email. Failure to register with the DMV will result in not being able to test since they issue the secure testing codes to FCPS proctors.
The following are required to the take the test-; student should bring with them on test day:
- A picture ID to verify identity. If the student does not have a picture ID, take a picture, write the student's full legal name under the picture, and have a teacher sign to verify the student's identity. Students may also show their photo from SIS.
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Earbuds/headphones to listen to directions and test audio.
NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE LEARNERS PERMIT TEST? SIGN UP FOR ONE OF THE PREP COURSES!
These 90-minute classes are offered on Zoom and help to prepare students for the permit test. Sign up on aceclasses.fcps.edu. Dates for spring are 2/13, 3/5, 4/16, 5/7.
Send any questions to Mr. Casey Grubbs (clgrubbs@fcps.edu)
Now Available: Spanish Tutoring Levels 1-3, During LS
What students need to do:
- Tell your Spanish teacher at least one day in advance
- Report to Room #1227
- Bring: classwork, homework study guides
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Attention Class of 2024!
Parents, please help get your senior to fill out THIS FORM for graduation. Information provided is necessary for gown orders and name pronunciation for graduation.
Late Senior Portrait Opportunity
It is not too late to be in the yearbook! Victor O'Neill Studios is offering Senior portraits at their studio, Ironlight in Chantilly, Virginia. Seniors can schedule an appointment by visiting their website. The studio operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to book your spot soon. Seniors must have their photo taken at the studio no later than February 11th.
The Ironlight Studio is semi-private, and seniors have access to the school's formal yearbook photo. To enhance your experience, you can opt for an elevated photography session. The studio's website provides details about all session types and upgrades.
If you need additional information or have questions, please contact the studio directly at ironlight@vosphoto.com.
Note: this opportunity is being provided by the photography company, Victor O'Neil Studios, and will not be held at WSHS nor is this organized by WSHS Student Activities nor the Yearbook Staff. This is the final opportunity for seniors to be included in the yearbook.
🎓Seniors: Graduation Announcements and Accessories
Order HERE
Need help or want to order by phone? Please call 1-800-567-8367
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
Spartan Sports Calendar, Week of Feb 5 - 10
Click the image above for access to the Spartan Sports Calendar.
Student Activities Highlights
 Congrats to our the winners of our first ever Spartans Got Talent Show!
- 1st Place: Lucas Lui
- 2nd Place: Adam Brown
- 3rd Place: Ryan Ponmakha
- Fan Favorite: Maile Stansberry
Crew Chipotle Fundraiser!
When: Tuesday Feb 6, 5-9pm
Where: 6230 Rolling Road
Why: To help our crew team fund equipment and prepare for the rowing season!
- 33% of event sales get donated to the cause.
- Order online for pickup using Code: AA2KG3D or show the flyer in the restaurant
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Athletic Boosters
February Booster Meeting
Our next Spartan Athletic Booster's meeting will be held on Monday, February 12 at 7pm at WSHS Room 2223. Enter Door 5 and make the immediate left.
🏅Booster Club Scholarship
Click image to access application.
2024 Rob Benton and Ron Tugwell Scholarship
Open to WSHS graduating seniors who participated in a VHSL sanctioned event or an FCPS supported club sport at WSHS at any time and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Eligible Participants include, but not necessarily limited to:
Athletes
Performers
Managers
Trainers
Statisticians
Videographers
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Athletic Boosters Club Nominations and Elections
The Spartan Athletic Boosters are accepting nominations for the Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 school year.
Elections will be held on May 1, 2024 at the Booster Club Board Meeting. Submission Deadline is April 28, 2024
Need additional information? Check out our website and social media pages at:
📣Spirit Wear
Shop online for spirit wear. Two options:
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Option #1: HERE
- 15% off $70 with code: WIN15
(Exclusions apply to the brands: The North Face, Acrux, and TravisMathew).
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Option # 2: Looking for flannel pajama bottoms, hoodies, beanies, and decals? These items are available at the concession stand at all home games!
Stay in Touch with Spartan Sports!
You can follow WSHS Spartan Sports on social media:
X: @wshssports
YouTube Channels: LINK
Sign Up For the Sports and Activities News You Choose
 We're using a new Activities Calendar this year. Check it out.
Yearbooks and Senior Ads Now On Sale
 Yearbooks and Senior Ads are now on sale! Orders can be placed online at https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ using school code 4150 and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. We sold out of yearbooks for the past two years, so order yours today! We cannot guarantee books will be available for in-person sales at the end of the year. For questions, please email Ms. Melissa Morgan, Yearbook Adviser, at mmorgan2@fcps.edu.
FCPS INFORMATION
Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo Events
In February, school divisions across the region will team up with Virginia Ed Strategies to host the annual Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo event. This Northern Virginia regional event will allow high school students to connect virtually and in person, with more than 60 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields.
The purpose of these FREE career exploration events is to provide students with opportunities to prepare for tomorrow’s workforce today.
Virtual sessions will be held on February 5-8, from 4-7pm, and the in-person Career Expo and Job Fair event will be held on Saturday, February 17, from 1-4pm, in the North Hall of the Dulles Expo Center.
Students should register today on the Instruction 2 Industry Events Page
Save the Date: FCPS Military Fair (Virtual), March 20, 5:30pm
- Service Panel
- 2 x Optional Breakout Sessions
- Service Academies / ROTC
- Enlistment
More information to follow!
NEWS FOR THE COMMUNITY
Spartans for War Victims Clothing Drive
Spartans for War Victims is hosting their annual Winter Clothing and Blanket Drive from January 17th to February 9th to send to civilians and refugees impacted by war in Ethiopia and the Zaatari Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. New and gently used clothing and blankets will be accepted. Donation boxes are located by the front office, outside the career center, and outside room 2010 near the library. Help be the reason someone is able to survive and live warmly through this winter!
2024 Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Schedule
The Annual Fairfax County Teen Job Fair focuses on students and young job seekers who are looking for a variety of employment opportunities; full time, after-school, seasonal positions, internship opportunities, and volunteer positions.
The fairs have provided thousands of teenagers the opportunity to get in front of employers and for our employers to find talented Fairfax County students to fill their positions.
This year, the fairs will run on two Saturdays in March:
- March 2 at Chantilly High School, 11am - 1pm*
- March 6 at West Springfield High School, 11am - 1pm*
*Final workshops will end at 1:30pm
The fairs are open to all teens in Fairfax County looking for employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume.
Student registration is free and open to all teens in Fairfax County looking for employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume.
Business registration is also free and open to any organization providing positions for students. Free table space and a complimentary table covering will be provided to registered businesses and organizations to advertise their available positions. Participating businesses must provide positions for students at the fair; soliciting without offering positions is not permitted.
 Membership Meeting
When: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Time: 7:30pm on Zoom
Register for Zoom link and submit any questions: Register here
Agenda:
Quick Links
ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY - 2024!!
WSHS Class of 2024 ANGP
Find general information HERE
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YARD SIGNS FOR SALE
Have you purchased your Class of 2024 Yard Sign yet? Options to personalize! Show your Spartan spirit all year long with a Spartan Class of 2024 or Home of a Spartan yard sign. Yard signs aren’t just for seniors! All proceeds benefit the ANGP for the Class of 2024! Order yours at https://wshs-angp.square.site/signs
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Ready to Eat, Live, and Love Better?
Friends and families of West Springfield High School can sign up for the Seasonal Roots online farmers market and get a 1-year membership for just $25 (50% off)! For each sign up, Seasonal Roots will donate $20 to the West Springfield High School All Night Grad Party!
Seasonal Roots offers custom orders with convenient home delivery of a wide variety of farm-fresh produce, baked goods, eggs, milk and artisan goods.
Click here to sign up and be sure to use the promo code WSHSANGP2024.
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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 to set up an appointment.
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