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A Note From Our Principal
Dear West Springfield Students, Parents, and Community,
I want to welcome everyone back to the 2024 – 2025 school year. We are looking forward to another record setting year as we anticipate increased enrollment for the tenth year in a row! I wanted to make sure that everyone had the opportunity to see the updated school calendar. Our sub-school administrator assignments are as follows:
Our school counselor assignments have been updated and can be reviewed on our Student Services Staff webpage.
The Sub-School Principal, counselors, and administrative assistants will work together in sub-school teams to support students and families. Please reach out to us for any questions or support needs.
While most students will return on August 19th, many have already been back at school participating in Fall sports and band. If you have any questions about athletics or activities, please check out our Student Activities website.
We hope that everyone had a wonderful summer break and welcome to another year to Dream Big, Work Hard, and Be Proud. Spartan Strong!
UPCOMING EVENTS
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Sat, 8/10: Back to School Military Fair, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., WSHS cafeteria
Thu, 8/15: Spartan Spree Open House, 9 a.m. -1 p.m.
Mon, 8/19: First Day of School
Wed, 8/29: Back to School Night, 6-8 p.m.
Fri-Mon, 8/30-9/2: Labor Day Break (No School)
BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!
Main Office Hours: We are excited to start the new school year. Our Main Office hours are 7:15am to 3:45pm Monday through Friday. Feel free to stop by or contact us at 703-913-3800 if you need assistance. Welcome back Spartans!
SPARTAN SPREE
What: Spartan Spree is an opportunity for new and returning students and their parents to familiarize themselves with their schedule and how to navigate the building. It is also an opportunity to pick up a laptop(Cafeteria) and learn about different clubs and activities(Spartan Hall). There will also be an opportunity for medication drop off.
When: Thursday, August 15th
New Students: 9-11, please join us in the Auditorium at 9 am.
New Parents: 9-10, please join us in the Auditorium at 9 am.
Returning Students: 11-1, Please enter through Door 5
Where: Students can report to door 5 which is located on the football stadium side of the school.
📆The First day of School is Monday, August 19th!
Click the calendar image to access a printable version of the FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar.
Back to School Night is August 28th
Back-to-School Night is an important night for parents to meet the teachers and hear important school and classroom information.
When: August 28th
Time: 6 pm-8 pm
For more information please visit our BTSN Page.
PSAT/NMSQT
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce plans to offer the Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) to students in grades 10 and 11 on October 9, 2024. A PSAT/NMSQT Testing Notification letter is posted online.
All 10th and 11th grade students enrolled at WSHS will be automatically registered for the PSAT/NMSQT, so no further action is required. If you do not want your child to participate in this test, please contact our Assessment Coach, Laura Fitzsimmons (Lmfitzsimmon@fcps.edu).
Digital Format: This fall, the PSAT/NMSQT will be delivered digitally. Some testing accommodations are administered differently on digital tests than they are on paper/pencil tests. Please reference the Using Accommodations on Digital Tests chart to review how each accommodation is delivered digitally.
It is important to note that students will NOT be able to move on or submit a section of the test until their entire approved time has elapsed, regardless of whether the student is finished with that section. This restriction is built into the College Board digital testing platform and cannot be changed by the proctor or testing coordinator on the test day.
If you have questions or concerns about the College Board Digital Testing platform (Bluebook) or about how College Board administers extended time, please contact our Assessment Coach, Laura Fitzsimmons (Lmfitzsimmon@fcps.edu).
Testing Accommodations: Students with disabilities who have testing accommodations documented in a 504 Plan or an individualized education program (IEP) may be eligible for testing accommodations on the PSAT/NMSQT. The College Board must approve a formal request for each student. If the student already has College Board accommodations approved from a previous PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, SAT, or AP test, there is no need to resubmit accommodation requests. Once instated, accommodations remain in place for all College Board testing.
Requesting Accommodations: The Accommodations Process for College Board Testing web page provides instructions on how to request College Board testing accommodations, including the required input and consent forms (Enclosures 2-3). Please be sure to read all footnotes when requesting specific accommodations. To request new or amended College Board accommodations for the October PSAT/NMSQT, return the input and consent forms to the school by August 5, 2024. When returning forms, deliver to:
ATTN: Ashley Springsteen
West Springfield High School
6100 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA 22152
OR ajspringstee@fcps.edu
If you have questions about College Board testing accommodations for the PSAT/NMSQT, contact our Assessment Coach, Laura Fitzsimmons, at Lmfitzsimmon@fcps.edu, or our SSD Coordinator, Ashley Springsteen (ajspringstee@fcps.edu). Please note that the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Coordinator is NOT on contract during the summer months so please be patient if you do not receive an immediate response.
SAT School Day
On Wednesday, October 9, West Springfield High School twelfth graders will have the opportunity to participate in the SAT School Day. FCPS will cover the cost for any twelfth grade student to take this test. The essay option and subject area tests are not available during SAT School Day.
Students who would like to sign up for the SAT on October 9th are asked to complete the form below by Wednesday, September 4, at 3PM. Students may not sign up after this deadline.
West Springfield High School: 2024 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form https://forms.gle/T8p2N5uQmLC3njKy5
Your student will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form. For security reasons, no personal accounts will be able to access the form. This link is also available on the WSHS Class of 2025 Schoology Group. A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent Form webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43896). FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.
General information about the SAT School Day test format is available on the College Board webpage (https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/sat-in-school). Directions on how to access scores and score release dates are published by College Board via the College Board website. Please note that WSHS will not email scores to students when they are released. Students must access their score through their College Board account, so we encourage all students to log in to or create a College Board account now to be fully prepared.
We will share exam day schedules and additional details in the coming weeks. If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at West Springfield High School, please contact our Assessment Coach, Laura Fitzsimmons (Lmfitzsimmon@fcps.edu).
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
Fall Sports Try-Outs
All athletes must complete the athletic registration and have a VHSL Physical on file.
 
Get Your 2024-2025 SPORTS PASS
Never too early to get your Spartan Sports Pass! These are all-sport, all year passes. NOTE: WSHS home games only. Scan the QR code below or access the ETIX sports calendar link here.
Stay in Touch with Spartan Sports!
You can follow WSHS Spartan Sports on social media:
Twittter: @wshssports
YouTube Channels: LINK
Sign Up For the Sports and Activities News You Choose
STUDENTS CORNER
🎓 Graduation- Class of 2025
Our WSHS Graduation date was just released. The Class of 2025 graduation will be held on Monday, June 9th, at 7:00 pm. Graduation will take place at Eagle Bank Arena on the campus of George Mason University. We wanted to get the date and time advertised for planning purposes, you can get all your graduation information on our WSHS Class of 2025 page.
📸 Time for Senior Portraits-Class of 2025
Parents and Seniors:
We at Victor O’Neill Studios, your school’s official photographer, are excited to see you on the
following date(s) for your senior portraits at your school:
Session B: Monday August 12, and Tuesday August 13, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by us! You can also choose to bring your own formal attire from home. Approved formal wear includes: coat and tie, all black clothing, or black and white clothing. In addition to the free yearbook session, we 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:
https://www.vosphoto.com/westspringfield
As a friendly reminder, appointments are needed for Senior Portraits.
If you have any questions, please email our Senior Portraits Team: seniors@vosphoto.com
Please kindly include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “West Springfield Class of 2025” when emailing, for faster assistance.
FCPS Information
Blue Star Families Back to School Military Fair
While summer is in full swing, it is never too early to start preparing for the upcoming school year!
Blue Star Families and Fairfax County Public Schools invite you to join our Back-to-School Military Fair on Saturday August 10, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m in the cafeteria at West Springfield High School. FCPS and community resources will be available to families and school supplies will be provided for students in grades 7-12. Please note there is a limited amount of supplies.
This opportunity is open to Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Veteran families with students grades 7-12. Parents and students must attend the event in person to receive the school supplies. Please visit Blue Star Families to register. Registration for the event closes at 5 p.m., on August 5, 2024.
To connect with FCPS military resources, please email militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
WSHS Social Media
WSHS Facebook: WSHS Spartans are on Facebook!
You can also find us on:
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!
Students can now sign-up for a Free Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card at all Fairfax County High Schools and ride the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE bus for free! For more information visit this link; download and fill out this permission form; then come to the WSHS Main Office to get your FREE Student Bus Pass.
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