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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
As we approach the end of the semester and academic performance often becomes the focal point, this week I was reminded how crucial it is to also keep in mind our school's commitment to building a positive school climate. We strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every student feels empowered to succeed. At Centreville, we are aligned with our division’s dedication to honoring each student's identity and experience, and to ensuring their safety and well-being within an inclusive school culture. This broader focus on climate helps nurture a sense of belonging and allows every student to flourish, both academically and personally.
In line with our commitment to fostering academic engagement and inclusion, our Student Services team has begun meeting with our rising seniors for academic advising. These sessions are an opportunity to encourage students to embrace academic challenges and take ownership of their educational journey. Our focus is on fostering a growth mindset, reinforcing our mindset that every student has the potential to learn and achieve at high levels. We will continue to create an environment where students are encouraged to take academic risks, push their boundaries, and unlock their full potential. Together, we can help our students grow into resilient, engaged learners ready to take on the future.
I encourage students and families to visit Centreville's Academic Advising site, where you can access course selection sheets, overviews on course options and expectations, and additional information on our course offerings. As always, feel free to reach out to our Student Services team if you have questions or need support.
Thank you and Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey
Principal
Centreville High School
January 21-February 28 - Academic Advising Meetings
January 27 - Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27 - Career Speaker Series
January 28 - End of Quarter 2
January 29 - Teacher Workday (No School)
January 30 - Science Fair
February 5 - Black History Month Kickoff Celebration
January 21-February 28 - Individual Academic Advising Meetings: Students will meet one-on-one with their counselors to discuss academic goals and finalize their course selections for next year. These meetings will occur during students’ English classes. We will begin with current juniors from January 21-31, current sophomores from February 3-14, and will conclude with current freshmen from February 18-28.
January 27 - Holocaust Remembrance Day: January 27 is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD). The purpose of International Holocaust Remembrance Day is two-fold: to serve as a date for official commemoration of the victims of the Nazi regime and to promote Holocaust education throughout the world. Since 2010, the UN has designated specific themes for the annual commemorations that focus on topics such as collective experiences and universal human rights. In addition to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, many countries hold national commemoration ceremonies on other dates connected to the Holocaust.
Acknowledging International Holocaust Remembrance Day in K-12 schools provides an opportunity for students to learn about the profound impact of the Holocaust, honoring the memory of its victims while fostering an understanding of the importance of universal human rights and the dangers of hatred and intolerance. Its purpose is to promote empathy, respect, and a commitment to preventing future atrocities, serving as a unifying message for all communities.
January 27 - Career Speaker Series Begins: Our College & Career Specialist, Ms. Stamper is proud to bring back the 3rd annual Career Speaker Series. Students in all grade levels are encouraged to attend to hear about the education and training required, daily responsibilities, successes, and challenges in each career field. Here are some of our speakers in the upcoming weeks:
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Nuclear Engineer & Naval Officer - Monday, Jan. 27 during PLUS 5 in the Lecture Hall - Hear from CVHS teacher Mr. LaCoste, who spent two decades as a Submarine Officer overseeing the research, design, maintenance and operation of Navy nuclear reactors and power plants that drive the most advanced fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers on earth. Great session for students interested in military service or engineering!.
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Social Worker – Thursday, Jan. 30 during PLUS 7 in the Lecture Hall - Learn from CVHS Social Worker Ms. Diaz how this profession helps people with a variety of problems through counseling, advice, and support. Social Workers are fierce advocates for social justice and the rights of people who are vulnerable or discriminated against. Clients can include children, families, refugees and asylum seekers, adults with learning disabilities, substance abuse problems, mental health concerns, or physical disabilities.
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Nurse Practitioner & Midwife – Monday, Feb. 3 during PLUS 8 in the Auditorium – Meet CVHS parent Ms. Magenheimer who will share about the advanced clinical education and training Nurse Practitioners need to perform physical exams, diagnose and treat diseases, and prescribe medication. She will also detail her career as a Midwife, working with women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. This is a great session for anyone interested in the healthcare field!
January 28 - End of Semester: Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. SIS Gradebook will be unavailable beginning at 4:00pm.
January 29 - Lunar New Year No School For Students: Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.
January 30 - Science Fair: The school-based Science Fair will be held in the library on Thursday January 30th after school from 3-4 pm. We have 26 scheduled projects of students to present at this point. Meritorious projects will advance to the Regional Science Fair on March 21-23, where students can compete for monetary prizes and scholarships.
February 5 - Black History Month Kickoff Celebration: FCPS invites students and families to attend the Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration on February 5 from 5:30-7:30PM at Woodson High School. The celebration includes performances that inspire and celebrate Black history and culture and opportunities for reflection on the contributions of Black history and culture.
All-District Band Selections: Congratulations to the following students who successfully auditioned for and were selected to participate in the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Associations’ District XI All-District Band:
- Daniel Ahn – Symphonic Band Alto Saxophone
- Vivien Berg – Symphonic Band French Horn
- Jayden Choi – Concert Band Clarinet
- Jordan Hall – Concert Band Tuba
- Joey Ho – Concert Band Trumpet
- Aileen Shin – Symphonic Band Clarinet
- Mallory Smith – Concert Band Tenor Saxophone
- Seth Witte – Concert Band Clarinet
The students below were selected as alternates:
- Veronica Bernat, Bassoon
- Ben Lovecchio, Alto Saxophone
- Prabhas Yerra, Bass Clarinet
The musicians auditioned among over 800 other students to earn these elite spots in the ensembles. Students will have the opportunity to work with guest conductors Mr. Bobby Lambert from Wando High School (SC) and Dr. Scott Tobias from University of West Virginia (WV) at the event, taking place January 30-February 1 at West Springfield High School. The concert, which is free and open to the public, takes place at 2PM on 2/1/25 at West Springfield HS.
Based on their high scores earned during the audition, junior Daniel Ahn and sophomore Vivien Berg are also eligible to audition for the All-VA ensembles in February at James Madison University.
One Centreville Field Trip Connects Students Across Pyramid: The One-Centreville club was established to promote a community connection between Centreville HS and Centreville ES! High school students visit kindergarten, first and second grade classrooms throughout the year to read a book and complete a related activity. Our students love the opportunity to be leaders in the elementary classes and the elementary students love working with high schoolers! Thank you for allowing your students to leave a few minutes early for this opportunity!
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Application for the 2025 Student Representative to the School Board: The School Board student representative represents the interests of Fairfax County Public Schools students. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity. Students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.
Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.
Application Information and Deadlines
To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:
- A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
- A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.
Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.
Community Boundary Review Meetings: The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
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Proposed Budget Presented to School BoardSuperintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 23. Watch a video of the presentation.
The proposed budget reflects FCPS’ continued focus on providing a world-class education for each and every student while recognizing the hard work and commitment of our outstanding employees. The budget focuses on competitive compensation — including a 7% salary increase for all staff — investing in students who require additional support, and the continuation of multiyear investments. It reflects the needs of and FCPS’ commitments to Fairfax County students, families, and community members. Learn more on the Budget website.
FCPS’ Proposed Construction Projects Offer Community-Wide Benefits: Fairfax County Public Schools’ updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations are outlined in the proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Projects include constructing two new elementary schools; renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools; and relocation of modular buildings.
The proposed CIP was presented to the School Board at the January 14 work session. A public hearing was also held January 14. The School Board will take action on the proposed CIP at its Thursday, February 6 meeting.
As we move forward in our renovation process, there will be regular updates on the status and timeline for staff, students, and families.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon: All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
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StudentVue & ParentVue Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter: Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps. Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4:00 PM to Tuesday, February 4, 6:00 AM.
Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families
This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.
Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. We will distribute them to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.
The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our staff members are committed to working with families to help every student reach their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.
What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Get more information on opioid awareness.
College Partnership Program (CPP) Application:
Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support from exploration to application! The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025.
CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:
- Academic counseling
- College visits
- Help with completing college and scholarship applications
- Monthly meetings
- A summer overnight experience on a college campus
- News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology
All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
- Attend monthly CPP meetings
- Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
- Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities
The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., Multilingual learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities.
Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3
The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account. Make sure to do this application on a computer not a phone!
All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.
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. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Graduation Requirements and Planning: Careful consideration is essential when planning next year's courses. We encourage our students and families to review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond. Reviewing the Program of Studies may be helpful as well.
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