Important Upcoming Dates
Student Attendance Reminders
Parents are encouraged to provide a minimum of 2 hours notification for early releases, last minute requests may delay early dismissals. Any student leaving school without checking out through the attendance office will be marked UNV. Parents can pick-up their children outside of Door 1.
Message from Dr. Khoshaba
Happy June, SoCo!
We are in the thick of end of year celebrations and preparing for the graduation of the class of 2024, which promises to be one of the best! As we prepare for the ending of another great school year, let’s also reflect on some very special memories that occurred in the past week.
Honoring Lillian Blackwell!
I was happy to attend a landmark event in Fairfax County: the unveiling of the inaugural marker of the Fairfax County Black/African American Historical Markers Project. This event celebrated the legacy of civil rights activist Lillian Blackwell and took place at Oakton High School, where all of her children attended school. The event was captured in a news story, which can be found here: https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2024/06/civil-rights-activist-honored-by-fairfax-county-students/. I was so proud to learn that three of our student alumni, as a class project with our Social Studies Department Chair, Sean Miller, spearheaded this historical marker. Way to go, SoCo!
South County is on Track!
Congratulations to our incredible Girls Track team for racing their way to a fantastic second place finish in the state tournament! You've truly outpaced the competition and sprinted into our hearts. Your hard work, determination, and team spirit have shone through every step of the way. You all deserve a standing ovation for this remarkable achievement. Keep running strong, champions!
I am thrilled to share the news of our boys and girls track teams hosting one of the most celebratory and formal end-of-season celebrations that I've ever seen. The evening was a splendid mix of joy, elegance, and camaraderie, reflecting the dedication and hard work that each athlete has poured into this season. It was a night filled with laughter, heartfelt speeches, and well-deserved recognition of their achievements. A huge thank you to Coach Mo, his coaching staff, and everyone else who made this event possible. Lastly, congratulations to our amazing track teams for making this season unforgettable!
A Night of Champions!
This past Sunday evening, we experienced an extraordinary celebration of athletics that truly showcased our SoCo spirit! Our student athletes were honored with a variety of recognitions, and the atmosphere was filled with heartfelt congratulations and support for one another. This sense of community and celebration is what makes SoCo such a special place. A special shoutout to Mr. Wooten and Ms. Bashore for coordinating this fantastic event, and to Mr. Aldo Razo for capturing the memorable moments with his amazing photography. Go SoCo
And the Beat Rows On!
The South County Crew team participated in the National Championships in New Jersey, and the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Pennsylvania. At Nationals, South County was represented by 24 athletes in various categories. Despite challenging conditions, including heat, sun, and wildlife, the team performed admirably. The Men’s Varsity Four narrowly missed advancing, the Women’s Junior Four placed 19th, and the Freshman Eight made an impressive upset. The Women’s Varsity Four reached the finals, finishing 6th overall. At the Stotesbury Cup, the team faced tough competition and variable weather. The Women’s First Varsity Four reached the finals, narrowly missing a medal by 0.03 seconds. The Men’s Second Varsity Four also made the finals, finishing 4th. Despite not securing medals, South County demonstrated strong performances, showcasing the talent and determination of their rowers.
South County Spectrum: A Pyramid of Artistic Talent
South County teachers were brimming with pride this Saturday, June 1st, at the SoCo Pyramid Art Show. Students from K-12 were represented in the McGuire Woods Gallery of the Work House Art Center here in Lorton. Beautiful works in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and digital art graced the gallery. We at South County are so thankful to the Work House Art Center for granting us such a wonderful space to showcase our students' work, and we applaud all our young artists for their hard work and vision.
Bridging Education and Enterprise
This past Monday, we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate and express our heartfelt gratitude to our local business partners for their incredible support of our Work Awareness Transition program. Their dedication to partnering with our students throughout the year is a shining example of the strength and unity that define our SoCo DNA! Thank you for making such a positive impact on our students' lives!
Academic Aces: Celebrating Student Success
A week ago, we celebrated our Underclassman awards, and this week we continued the recognition celebrations with our seniors. We have amazingly talented students in our Stallion Nation, and it’s truly one of my favorite things to do when we shine the spotlight on them!
Brushing Away Stigma
I want to thank Senior Maya Martinos for the latest mural that’s new to our school. Her Bring Change to Mind club, which features the destigmatizing of mental health, has brought rays of hope to many in our school who need encouragement. Thank you, Maya!
I look forward to seeing everyone who is able to join us at the Eagle Bank Arena this Monday at 2:00pm.
Kambar
#OneStallion
Together As One!
Summer Reading
Fairfax County Public Library’s summer reading program and activities have begun and will run through August 18th! It’s open to students and families! Details about the program can be found HERE and at the Fairfax County Public Library summer reading site:
https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/reading-challenges/summer-reading
LAPTOP COLLECTIONS
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching we wanted to take a moment to remind you all of a few things prior to laptop turn in at the end of the school year.
Any of the below items that are not followed may incur a charge on your account.
- Please be sure to remove all stickers from your laptop including any adhesive residue
- Please clean off any and all writing that may be on your laptop
- Please have your school issued charger with you it will have HP written on the back it all other chargers will not be accepted
SCHS Tech Team
Link for Livestream Graduation
Stream Link:
https://tinyurl.com/SouthCounty2024
Ordering Link:
https://tinyurl.com/southcounty-ordering
Graduation Update
South County Graduation will be held on June 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Eagle Bank Arena.
Students should arrive to Graduation at 1 pm
All are invited to attend, and no tickets are required.
The graduating class and students must have their own ride to the ceremony, no school transportation will be made available.
If anyone in your party attending Graduation is in need of an ASL Interpreter, please email Ms. Sam Gero at jvgero@fcps.edu
New Requirements from Eagle Bank Arena….
EagleBank Arena is encouraging guests to not bring a bag, in order to help enhance the contactless experience. If you require a bag for your personal belongings, EagleBank Arena has adopted a clear bag policy and must adhere to the following:
Clear Bag:
- Bag must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC with no obscured inside pockets
- Bag must not exceed 12”x12”x6”
- Bag may be 1-gallon plastic zip lock style bag
Clutch Style Bag or Purse:
- Non-clear clutch style bag or purse must not exceed 5”x7”
Small Medical and/or Parenting Bags
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Will be permitted on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to increased security Screening.
2024 Graduation Cap Decorations
If you choose to decorate your graduation cap, keep in mind that only the flat, top area of the mortar board may be decorated. There may be nothing hanging down from any of the sides of the cap.
Decorations/Designs can include:
- a thank you message to a family member, teacher or friend.
- an inspirational Quote
- representation of Flag/Country
- branding from the post-secondary institution you will be attending
- graduation year
- branch of the military you will be joining
- symbol demonstrating for future career choice
- Something positive to represent you
Decorations/Designs cannot:
- contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that: Refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons or be of a sexual nature
- denote an affiliation with gangs or which advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity, or disruptive behavior which is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students
- be obscene, profane, or vulgar
- include numbers other than the graduation year
- threaten the safety and welfare of any person
- make noise (no bells, horns, or anything that makes noise)
- be politically or socially harmful to others
If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please see your administrator.
Failure to follow these regulations will result in wearing a plain cap at the graduation ceremony.
Medication Pick Up
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the South County High School 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 that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that prescription medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Only over-the-counter (OTC such as ibuprofen, Aleve, etc…) can be picked up by the student with parent permission. If your student is attending a summer program with FCPS, the current medication authorizations may be used for those programs (parent/guardian must pick up from SCHS health room and then deliver the forms and medication to summer site).
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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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Caribbean American Heritage Month
FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
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Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
The last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12, and students will be dismissed early. Check with your child's school for its individual dismissal time.
Phone: 703-446-1625
OPTION 1- ALL DAY ABSENCE
OPTION 2- LATE ARRIVAL
OPTION 3- EARLY RELEASE
(CALL OR EMAIL FIRST THING IN THE MORNING TO REPORT EARLY RELEASE)
- Handwritten notes are acceptable*
- Call/email/note must come from parent/guardian, NOT the student*
- Please always leave a message, they are checked constantly*
South County ATHLETICS
Cross Country Interest Form 2024
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