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UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER
12/17: WSHS Immunization Clinic (During school hours, parent consent needed)
12/23-1/3: Winter Break (No School)
JANUARY
1/6: Classes resume
❄️Calendar Reminder: Winter Break
Winter break is Monday, December 23, 2025, through Friday, January 3, 2025. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks before the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately after the break.
Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year!
See the complete school year calendar.
NEWS AND NOTES
💉LAST CHANCE: Immunization Clinic at WSHS
In collaboration with Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD), FCPS will host school site immunization clinics. These clinic events will be hosted during the school day.
Three adolescent vaccines will be available: Tdap, Meningococcal, and HPV. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school site where they are enrolled.
West Springfield High School's Clinic is on December 17th
Parental/Guardian consent is required for your student to receive immunizations. Please submit the signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form to the school’s front office by December 10th.
Additional immunization information and resources are available below:
STUDENT SERVICES
Academic Advising Timeline 2025-2026
Mark your calendars with the following dates to assist with choosing courses for next school year.
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Curriculum Night | January 9, 2025 | 6:30-8:00 pm in the Cafeteria for students and families
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Future Spartan Orientation | January 13, 2025 | Rising 9th graders will visit West Springfield HS
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Academic Days of Emphasis | January 16-22, 2025 | Student in Grades 9, 10, and 11, will meet with their current teachers to discuss their feedback.
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Pre-Advising Learning Seminar | Pre-Advising Lesson shared with Grades 9, 10, and 11 during LS to go over Academic Advising Process.
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Curriculum Fair | Opportunity for students to visit different classes and get information on specific classes in which they may be interested.
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Academic Advising Rising Juniors | February 3-7, 2025 | Students meet one on one with their counselor.
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Academic Advising Rising Seniors | February 10-14, 2025 | Students meet one on one with their counselor.
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Academic Advising Rising Sophomores | February 17-24, 2025 | Students meet one on one with their counselor.
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Last Day to Make Class Schedule Requests for the 2025-2026 School Year | March 31, 2025
🔦SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT
🎵Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Conference
West Springfield Wind Symphony is one of only seven bands to perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Conference, which will be held November 21-23 in Norfolk.
Senior Ruby Carlon will represent West Springfield at the VMEA Senior Honors Choir on Saturday, November 23 at 1 p.m. in Norfolk. She is one of thirty-three students chosen.
Performance groups and students throughout Virginia went through a rigorous audition process to compete for spots at the conference.
GO SPARTANS!
👏🏽Outstanding Employee Awards
Thank you all for nominating and supporting the staff at West Springfield High School. We received numerous nominations for the Outstanding Personal Awards and it was a difficult choice to select among those worthy people. Here is a list of West Springfield’s nominations who will be competing to represent our school pyramid for the district awards.
Outstanding Teacher – Ester Shin
Outstanding School based Leader – John Basta
Outstanding Professional Employee – Jeff Toomer
Outstanding Operational Employee – Jessica King
STUDENT CORNER
WSHS Low Incidence Small Business
Students in our CAT B program will be selling custom crayon names this year! These make great stocking stuffers and add a great personal touch to your holiday presents. We appreciate any support! We will be selling these all year. If you want it by Winter Break, place the order by 12/13/24.
https://sites.google.com/view/wshsoriginalcreations/home
🚗Learner's Permit Test at WSHS
When: 3:10pm- specific dates below
Where: Room 2228
Cost: $25
2024-25 Dates: 1st 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 you have had 2 unsuccessful attempts at passing this test, then you are required to test at the DMV for your 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, you must also register with the DMV. A link is provided during the ACE registration and in your 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- bring them with you on your 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. You may also show your photo from SIS.
- Earbuds/headphones to listen to directions and test audio (optional).
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 1st Semester are 9/25, 10/21, 11/18, 12/4, 1/8.
Send any questions to Casey Grubbs (clgrubbs@fcps.edu)
ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY
🎓Graduation Yard Signs
Yard Signs are on sale again this year for the ANGP!
Order the signs directly through the Fast Signs website
Signs can be personalized and all proceeds will benefit the ANGP for the Class of 2025!!
PERFORMING ARTS
🎻Winter Orchestra Concert
 Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
7 p.m. WSHS Auditorium
SPORTS
Spirit Wear and Tickets
If you don’t have Spartan spirit wear, don’t worry -- the Booster Club will have plenty for sale!
The cost of all games is $5.00 for students and $7 for adults.
To avoid long lines, we strongly encourage you to purchase a Season Pass, through our eTIX Site. Or you can purchase individual game tickets here.
PLEASE VISIT our WEBSITE www.spartansports.net for more information and our game schedule.
 Spartan Sports Calendar Week of December 9-14
Stay in Touch with Spartan Sports!
You can follow WSHS Spartan Sports on social media:
Website: www.spartansports.net
Instagram: @wshs_sports
Sign Up For the Sports and Activities News You Choose
 School Activities Calendar. Check it out.
NEWS FOR THE COMMUNITY
ECHO DONATIONS
ECHO (Eccumenical Community Helping Others) collects new toys for children aged 0 to 15 and displays them in a cheerfully decorated, store-like setting. ECHO clients who participate in this program come in by appointment to choose appropriate gifts for their children from our “store.”
Donors can help with this happy program by donating new childrens’ toys (not gift-wrapped, please) no later than FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th. Donations can be delivered to our donation door (door #6) weekdays between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm, or Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
Donors can also choose gifts from our Amazon wish list at www.echo-inc.org/wishlist-on-amazon which will be delivered to an ECHO representative.
💵 Federal Student Aid Webinar Series
Attend the December 2024 Federal Student Aid Webinar Series on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, as they host a free one-day virtual event! This live webinar series will guide caregivers through submitting the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and is tailored for both independent and dependent students. REGISTER HERE
This event is for students, parents, and college/career professionals, and will feature the following:
• A live demonstration of the 2025–26 FAFSA form
• An overview of the financial aid process, available federal student aid programs, and funding sources
• Key facts and common myths about financial aid
• A guide on creating and accessing your StudentAid.gov account
• A demonstration on where to find certain information on StudentAid.gov
FCPS NEWS
Family and School Partnerships is very excited to offer our Parent Project workshop for Arabic Speaking families!
- This division-wide class will be conducted virtually, and registration is now open.
- Parent Project is a 10-week course designed to empower families and transform teens
- Families will gain tools to learn (1) how to build a positive relationship with their child, (2) ways to prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use, disruptive behavior at home and gang affiliation, and (3) ways to explore concrete solutions for active supervision. Classes are FREE, and they meet once a week for 2 hours each class.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- 2025-26 FAFSA Help
- Webinar on Overcoming School Resistance
- Winter Programs and Activities
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Resources for New FCPS Families
Are you new to the area and need help understanding school registration or connecting with your local school? The following resources are available for all families:
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Family liaisons work in the schools and community to help families get the information and assistance they need to support their children and to ensure their academic success. Family liaisons represent a variety of cultures, languages, and races.
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Family information phone lines are available in nine languages to assist families. A school system employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Visit the FCPS Family Academy webpage to learn how FCPS works to support the continued success and well-being of each and every student.
Get to Know FCPS: Family Orientation
This interactive orientation provides information about the school system, the links between family engagement and student achievement, school staff you should get to know, and programs and technology considerations for families. The orientation also includes a discussion that is helpful for families who are new to the United States.
Sessions in English are held online on:
- Tuesday, December 10, at 6 p.m.
- Thursday, December 19, at 6 p.m.
Register in advance. Visit the Family Academy catalog page to see the dates this orientation will be offered in Arabic, Korean, and Spanish.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
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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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