Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
Amazingly, our calendars have turned to March and we are halfway through the third quarter!
I want to thank new Region 4 Executive Principal, Kim Greer, for visiting Centreville last week! Assistant Principal, Ms. Bromberg, Ms. Greer, and I had an opportunity to visit some of our math classrooms during her visit. In each classroom there were high levels of student engagement, meaningful learning activities, and an environment that fostered interaction between students and teachers. I even got the opportunity to dust off some Geometry cobwebs and work one-on-one with students.
At Centreville, we believe in building a positive school community where students feel a sense of belonging, and this month we have numerous events that celebrate the diversity of our community. In a couple of weeks, we will have our Inclusion Revolution week, which culminates in our FanQuest Unified Basketball Game against Robinson’s Unified Basketball team. Near the end of the month, we will have our annual International Night. International Night is an opportunity for our community to celebrate and appreciate our various cultures. There is more information about both events below.
Lastly, I want to encourage our community to join us for our PTSA meeting on March 11 at 7:00PM in the Centreville High School Library. The partnership between students, families, and the school is critical for our success as a community, so I hope to see many of you there!
Thank you and Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey
Principal
Centreville High School
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March 3 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale
March 4 - Junior Focus Day
March 6 - Choral Pre-Assessment Concert, 7:00PM
March 8 - Food For Neighbors Sorting Event
March 11 - PTSA Meeting, 7:00PM, CVHS Library
March 17-21 - Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week
March 21 - FanQuest Tailgate and Unified Basketball Game, 6:00PM
March 27 - Centreville Pyramid Band Concert, 7:00PM
March 28 - International Night, 6:00PM
April 4 - Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game, 6:30PM (NEW DATE)
March 3 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale: For the families of the Class of 2025, our yard signs are now available on the PTSA website. Seniors and their families, use this link to purchase your Class of 2025 Yard Sign to proudly display support for your graduating Wildcat! Thank you to the PTSA for their work on continuing this tradition!
March 4 - Junior Focus Day: Junior Focus Day is a postsecondary planning day for current juniors hosted by our College and Career Specialist. This is the first year Centreville will be participating in this important and informative event. All juniors will participate in this event on March 4 during ROAR and PLUS periods. Every junior will have the opportunity to sign-up for three information sessions of their choosing based on their desired postsecondary path. Topics include: College Application Essentials, Common App Readiness, Essay Writing, College Admissions Question & Answer with admissions representatives, Career Exploration, NOVA Information in English and Spanish, Apprenticeships, NCAA Recruitment Process, and a Military Panel. All students will also get critical information about financial aid and scholarships.
March 6 - Choral Pre-Assessment Concert: Please join us Thursday, March 6 at 7pm for our Choral Pre-Assessment Concert! This concert will feature Liberty MS choirs as well and will showcase the songs that our choirs have been learning in preparation for District XI Choral Assessment, which will be held March 12 at GMU. At District Assessment, choirs must perform 2 songs in contrasting styles for ratings from 3 judges. Choirs are also judged on a short sight reading example. Assessment songs are carefully chosen at specific numeric levels and are typically more difficult than songs performed at other annual concerts. Our students have been working very hard to have their songs performance-ready! Please come out to support our hard-working singers. They would love to see you there! Doors open at 6:40 and the concert is free and open to the public.
March 8 - Food For Neighbors Sorting Event: Centreville High School is proud to announce that we have partnered with Food For Neighbors (FFN) to help feed our local students who deal with food insecurity because even in a county as wealthy as Fairfax, one in four kids in our area are struggling with hunger. Studies show that when adolescents are fed positive outcomes include increased enrollment in challenging courses, higher graduation rate, improved mental and physical health, a decrease in disruptive behaviors and increased participation in after-school activities".
Food For Neighbors is a local organization addressing this problem by collecting food from our community via their Red Bag Program and donating directly to our local schools. The food is then distributed to the students every week through our food pantry.
March 11 - PTSA Meeting: Please join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 PM in the Centreville High School Library. We invite you to join the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) to help foster a positive and inclusive school climate. By working together we can build stronger connections that support our students' growth and success. Collaboration between teachers, parents, and students is key to creating an environment where everyone thrives. Your involvement in PTSA is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and make a lasting impact on our school community. If you are not a member of the CVHS PTSA, learn more about membership, donations, and information from previous meetings here.
March 17-21 - Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week: At Centreville, we strive to cultivate a positive school culture for all students. Inclusion Revolution week is an opportunity for our community to celebrate our diversity and appreciate the varied abilities of our students. Inclusivity helps students develop social skills, learn to respect differences, and achieve their full potential. To celebrate our goal of inclusivity of all students, we encourage all students and staff to participate in our spirit days this week:
- Monday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Out
- Tuesday, March 18 - Pajama Out
- Wednesday, March 19 - Jersey Out
- Thursday, March 20 - Neon Out
- Friday, March 21 - Black Out
March 21 - FanQuest Tailgate & Unified Basketball Game: Inclusion Revolution Week concludes with our FanQuest Tailgate and Unified Basketball Game starting at 6:00PM on March 21, 2025. FanQuest is an exciting basketball game between inclusive FCPS teams that heightens awareness of students with disabilities and promotes respect. The tailgate and basketball game are filled with entertainment and inclusive messaging interspersed throughout the event. The goal is to PACK THE STANDS with as many fans as possible to make the game a unique experience for all participating teams and athletes.
March 28 - International Night: Have you ever wanted to taste authentic dishes from around the world, watch incredible cultural performances and even get the chance to show off your culture on stage? Well, International Night is your place! Don't miss this incredible night of culture and celebration. Grab your friends and join us for a trip around the world -- right here in the auditorium on Friday, March 28th from 6-9 pm. Tickets cost $5 OR bring in food or participate in the show to get free admission. We hope to see you there!
April 4 (NEW DATE) - Student v. Staff Volleyball Game: The Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting our annual Student vs. Staff Volleyball game on Tuesday, March 4th at 6:30 PM! Anyone interested in playing may sign up here by Tuesday, February 25th. Come out and support our Wildcats!
Dual Enrollment Government Participates in Spirited Debate: Students in Mr. Baker's Dual Enrollment US Government class participated in a spirited debate regarding the US Department of Education. Students (or Senators in this activity) had three options for how to move forward with the US Department of Education and had to convince their fellow senators of their cause. Students conducted individual research, presented justification for their arguments, all while maintaining a culture where all perspectives were respected. It was a great example of students engaging in high-level thinking in a safe learning environment.
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Become Unskippable: Practical Guidance for Talking With Teens About Fentanyl: Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. How do you connect with your children and really know what's going on in their lives? How can you become “unskippable”?
Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort.
The latest Healthy Minds Blog offers practical strategies to improve communication and build strong, lasting relationships:
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Ditch distractions and create a safe space where your child feels comfortable opening up.
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Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree.
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Ask "how" questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.
For more tips and techniques, read the full article on the Healthy Minds Blog, which shares information related to youth mental health and wellness.
Breaking Down the Budget: Supporting Academic Growth and Reading on Level by Third Grade: The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Across FCPS, teachers, staff, parents, and even older students are invested in helping our youngest learners grow their love of reading from a strong foundation.
The goal is for students to move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” by the end of the third grade. Reading on grade level is connected to other Strategic Plan goals, including completing advanced coursework and graduating on time.
Last fall, FCPS introduced a new reading curriculum that aligns with evidence-based literacy instruction. Between fall and winter, reading screener results show more than a 4% increase in the number of students in kindergarten to third grade approaching or meeting expectations. Similarly, 3.4% more third graders demonstrate strong foundations of reading and 8.4% more third graders are mastering grade-level standards.
Discover how an elementary school employs a science-based approach, including phonics, to supercharge students' reading.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date.
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Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun: Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater.
Earn Credit Toward Graduation This Summer
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 6. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.
Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. This is a self-directed course where students work independently. The course is available between Monday, June 23, and Friday, July 25. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, May 23. For more information, visit this Summer Learning page.
Virtual Presentations on Financial Aid for Military Families: College Access Fairfax will hold two sessions on financial aid hosted by the Navy Mutual Aid Association’s lead financial educator and military benefits liaison.
Topics will include:
- Residency Requirements
- Using the GI Bill
- The Yellow Ribbon Program
- Using Chapter 35 (DEA benefits)
- Military scholarships and grants
- Virginia Education Programs
Sessions will be held Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. Click on the date to register. Contact info@CollegeAccessFairfax.org to learn more.
2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference): Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.
This event will feature:
- Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
- Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
- Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
- Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.
Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.
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Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy for High School Students: Teletherapy services are available for all FCPS high school students at no cost. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Hazel Health’s highly qualified therapists specialize in working with teens. Learn more on FCPS’ teletherapy webpage.
Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School: The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost: FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. 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.
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