Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
What an incredible first week it has been here at Centreville! I am deeply grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received from everyone as I begin my journey with the Wildcat family. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed connecting with students and staff in the hallways, observing the inspiring learning experiences in our classrooms, and witnessing the incredible talents of our students, both on the basketball court and on stage. A special thank you to Ms. Hall and the band for inviting me to serve as guest conductor for the final piece of the Winter Concert—it was truly a memorable experience.
In my conversations with students, staff, and community members, it is clear how deeply committed this community is to the success of every student. As we move forward, I believe student success will depend on our ability to work together. Through our collective efforts, we will ensure all students have access to high-quality learning experiences, build positive relationships, receive the necessary support, and actively engage with the Centreville community.
I would like to invite you to join us for the PTSA meeting on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:00 PM in the Centreville High School Library. During this meeting, I will share more about my background, my core leadership beliefs, and provide an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives on what makes Centreville so special. For more information about the meeting and how to join the PTSA, please see the details below. I look forward to engaging with you all and hearing your thoughts!
Thank you and Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
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December 9-12 - Wildcat Band DoubleGood Popcorn Fundraiser
December 10 - PTSA Meeting - 7:00 PM, CVHS Library
December 11 - Orchestra Winter Concert - 7:00 PM, CVHS Auditorium
December 13 - ASVAB Career Exploration Assessment - 10:00 AM, CVHS Lecture Hall
December 16-20 - Winter Spirit Week
December 16 - CVHS Student & Staff Blood Drive - 8:15 AM - 2:15 PM, Room 116
December 19 - Winter Choral Concert - 7:00 PM, CVHS Auditorium
December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break
December 9-12 - Wildcat Band DoubleGood Popcorn Fundraiser: The Wildcat Band is selling DoubleGood Popcorn to raise funds for sectionals and the spring trip. It’s 100% contactless, the band earns 50% of all sales and the product ships directly to the buyer. Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11 and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is ultra-premium, delicious, and award-winning! It makes GREAT holiday gifts! The Wildcat Band fundraising window begins on December 09, 2024, at 12:00 AM and goes until December 13, 2024, at 12:00 AM. Use this link to make a purchase.
December 10 - PTSA Meeting: Please join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00P PM in the Centreville High School Library. Dr. Healey will be joining the meeting to hear from parents and the community. If you are not a member of the CVHS PTSA, learn more about membership, donations, and information from previous meetings here.
December 11 - Orchestra Winter Concert: Centreville boasts one of the largest orchestra programs in the state, and we invite you to enjoy their talents on December 11 at 7:00 PM for their winter concert. Students from across our seven different levels of orchestra will play a number of pieces for your listening pleasure. We hope to see you there!
December 13 - ASVAB Career Exploration Assessment: The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide. It is a helpful career assessment tool which is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. There is no obligation to join the military if you choose to take the ASVAB. It is required if you plan to enlist in the military. This is for juniors and seniors only. Students must report to the CVHS Lecture Hall at 9:50 AM so the assessment can begin at 10 AM, which will last approximately 3 hours. Students were asked to complete a form to register. Please reach out to Ms. Stamper, CVHS College and Career Specialist, if you have any questions.
December 16-20 - Winter Spirit Week: The CVHS Student Government Association is sponsoring our Winter Spirit Week during the last week of school prior to Winter Break. We encourage all our students and staff to participate.
- December 16: Pajamas and Stuffed Animal Day
- December 17: Adam Sandler Day - Dress like the actor
- December 18: “Pay it Forward” Day - Spread kindness and holiday cheer
- December 19: Ski Out - Wear white or your favorite ski gear. Please note ski masks are not allowed to be worn in school.
- December 20: Holiday Out - Wear your favorite holiday sweater or headgear
December 16 - CVHS Student & Staff Blood Drive: The CVHS Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with INOVA to host a blood drive during school at Centreville. Students who wish to participate must be 16 years old, at least 110 lbs, and have a signed parent permission form. Permission forms can be picked up in the SGA Room (Room 116). Sign-ups begin on December 9 during all lunches. Please reach out to our SGA Sponsor, Ms. Cable, if you have any questions.
December 19 - Winter Choral Concert: CVHS Choirs will present their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7pm in the CVHS Auditorium. The program features music from around the globe performed by our three curricular choirs: Centreville Chorale, Bella Voce, and Symphonic Choir, as well as our two student-led a cappella groups: Contempo and Madrigals. CVHS Choir alumni and current LMS & RRMS choral students are welcome on stage for the final song. Come kick off Winter Break with our thriving and growing choral department!
Preparing for Winter Weather: Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made. FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
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.
Middle School Start Time Study: At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 AM.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. Some of the options would impact high school start times. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent. Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.
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CVHS Academic Advising Timeline 2025-2026: It is hard to believe, but it is time for us to begin planning for the 2025-2026 school year. Below are key dates and information to support students and families through the course selection process:
January 6: Academic Advising materials available online
January 8-9: CVHS Core Days - Teachers will spend time during their classes to discuss course options with students based on their current course and what students need to consider as they make their decision.
January 10: Academic Advising Video & Electives Fair for students
January 15: CVHS Curriculum Night - 6:30-8:00 PM
January 16: Initial Course Entry - ROAR
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