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NEWS AND NOTES
UPCOMING EVENTS
MARCH:
Saturday, 3/16: Ballin' with Buddies Tournament, WSHS Main Gym, 12-2 pm
Thursday, 3/21: EL Parent's Night, Cafeteria, 6:30pm
Friday, 3/22: End of 3rd Quarter
Monday, 3/25 - Friday, 3/29: Spring Break
APRIL:
Monday, 4/1: Teacher Workday (student holiday)
Tuesday, 4/2: Staff Development (student holiday)
Parent Volunteers Needed: AP Testing Proctors
As we approach the spring testing season, we are searching for volunteers to help with AP Testing from May 6th through May 17th. No experience is required to volunteer, as trained WSHS staff will serve as lead proctors for each test. Any responsible adult can proctor an exam if:
- You are not related to a student taking that specific exam (e.g. If your student is taking AP Biology, you are still able to proctor AP Calculus)
- You have never taught that specific AP course
- You are not affiliated with College Board
If you would like to serve as a volunteer proctor, please sign up using this link. If you would like to volunteer but cannot commit to the designated length or time, please email the Assessment Coach, Laura Fitzsimmons (Lmfitzsimmon@fcps.edu).
Thank you for supporting the students and teachers at West Springfield High School
✅ Take the Family Engagement Survey!
If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Survey results will help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey is available in 10 languages. Please check your email for a message from our partner, K12 Insight, with a link to the survey or access the survey now. Your voice matters!
🧹Spring Cleaning!
Parents, please encourage your students that NOW is the time to begin Spring Cleaning! Here’s a short list of ways to ensure your student closes out the year without discrepancy:
- Return any issued academic books
- Return overdue library books
- Settle any invoices for MySchoolBucks accounts
- Provide payment for outstanding activities or obligations
Note to Senior parents: all delinquencies must be settled prior to graduation. Let’s start cleaning up… now!
STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION
CPP Applications
The College Partnership Program (CPP), has extended the application deadline until Friday, March 22, 2024. Students can apply online using this link https://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2024
Academic Advising Schedule Dates and Information
We have now completed Academic Advising. We are asking each parent/guardian to please take a look at what courses were requested by your student. This can be done through ParentVue under Course Request. If for some reason you are unable to see the course requests please reach out to your student’s counselor.
Due to staffing for the 24-25 school year students have until March 29th to make any changes to their schedule. If you signed up for a Dual Enrollment class your counselor has shared the registration process. If you signed up for an Academy we will have decisions by March 29th.
NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is offering virtual information and application sessions. Information sessions will provide an overview of NOVA and the opportunities, services, and resources designed to connect high school seniors to the NOVA Nighthawk Community.
Sessions are open to all FCPS seniors and their families. For questions, email admissions@nvcc.edu or call 703-323-3000.
STUDENT CORNER
Student Service Hour Opportunity
📢 Attention Students! 📢
Please join FCPS’ community conversation about fentanyl and other drugs. This is an important and meaningful opportunity to earn service hours while learning and making a difference in your school community.
Here's how it works:
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Join the Conversation:Date: Monday, March 18
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Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Location: Lake Braddock Secondary School, Auditorium (enter through door 14)9200 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015 Register Today!
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Check In: Be sure to check in with FCPS staff at the student registration table at the event to receive your exit ticket.
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Share Your Action: Identify one action you can take to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and other drugs with students at your school. After the event, fill out a short "Exit Ticket" to share your action.
If you want to volunteer to assist at the event, you can earn additional service hours. To sign up please fill out this form. Here's the best part: If you volunteer for Monday's event, remember to track your service hours in x2VOL. We'll provide a guide to help you through the process.
Student volunteers must be high school students, but students in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to attend the event.
For more details, visit FCPS’ website.
What: Ballin’ with Buddies is an inclusive community basketball tournament including students from WSHS, Lewis HS, Irving, and Rolling Valley ES.
When: Saturday, March 16th from 12-2pm
This FREE event will include several raffle items, yummy food, and exciting halftime entertainment!
Where: WSHS Main Gym
Everyone is welcome!
Follow us on Instagram @Wshsbuddies
#BetterTogether
🚗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
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 4/16 and 5/7.
Send any questions to Mr. Casey Grubbs (clgrubbs@fcps.edu)
‼️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.
🎓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 March 18-23
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
 School Activities Calendar. 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.
Athletic Boosters
🏅Booster Club Scholarship
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
Eligible Activities:
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country
Debate
Field Hockey
Football
Forensics
Golf
Gymnastics |
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
One Act Play
Outdoor Track
Rifle
Scholastics
Soccer
Softball
Swim & Dive
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling |
Athletic Boosters Club Nominations and Elections
The Spartan Athletic Boosters are accepting nominations for the Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Elections will be held on May 1, 2024 at the Booster Club Board Meeting.
Submission Deadline is April 28, 2024
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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
- Limited-Time Spring Sale! Score 20% Off $100 CODE: SPRING
(Exclusions apply to the brands: The North Face, Acrux, Carhartt, 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!
FCPS INFORMATION
FCPS Virtual Military Night
As Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students explore their post-secondary options, FCPS School Counseling Services is committed to providing support to students in the areas of career exploration and employment.
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m., FCPS School Counseling Services is hosting a virtual military event to educate families and their high school students about the various pathways. Whether your student is considering enlistment, exploring service academies, or interested in joining ROTC programs, this event will offer valuable information to help them make informed decisions about their future.
For more information or to register for this virtual event, please visit 2024 Virtual Military Night. To connect with more FCPS resources, please email militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Our Schools, Our Future: Register for Community Conversations
Join Dr. Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
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Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
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Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
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Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
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Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
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Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
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Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help us plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Fairfax County Science and Engineering Fair Open House
Members of the general public are invited to attend the science fair open house at Robinson Secondary School on Sunday, March 17, 1-3pm.
FCPS Quick Links
NEWS FOR THE COMMUNITY
🎤 Join a Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
A community conversation on the opioid crisis in Northern Virginia will be held Monday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. (Please enter through Door #14). Attendees will receive free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services within FCPS and Fairfax County.
This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed will be suitable for students in grade 6 and higher. Language interpretation will be available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed.
Learn more about the event and register online.
🩹 Measles Is Preventable
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Measles is making headlines as the number of cases nationwide has topped 40, with three confirmed cases in people living in or traveling through the National Capital Region.
The good news is that measles is preventable through vaccination! Vaccines help teach the immune system how to defend against germs, helping to build up natural defenses. Give your child the best protection against measles with two doses of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department’s website to find out more about measles.
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🕛 Extended Hours at Immunization Clinics
To help parents/caregivers obtain vaccinations for their children, the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will offer immunization clinics with extended hours:
Parents/caregivers should make an appointment, but a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted. Please call 703-246-7100 to schedule an appointment.
Learn more about vaccinating your child and find community resources to support their health and well-being.
Note: All students enrolling in public and private schools in Virginia are required to be adequately immunized per the Code of Virginia.
🥁 Browse Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a camp for your child with special needs?
The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
FCPS Summer Camp Offerings
Registration is now open for many summer camps and learning opportunities offered by FCPS for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Visit these sites for more information:
Find session dates and registration links and deadlines on the FCPS summer programs webpage.
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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Do you own a local business?
Please consider donating as the ANGP depends largely on the generosity of the community and the senior parents to help make it a successful event and a night to remember.
You can donate online at wshs-angp.square.site. Click the “Donate” link at the bottom of the page. All donations are tax-deductible.
We will show our appreciation for your support by acknowledging all donors on our West Springfield All Night Grad Party website and communications.
We appreciate your support!
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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 sign up for Talking Points. Use code the code T6AXZW
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