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Woodson Weekly -
March 7
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Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Mission Statement
Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion.
Weekly Wrap-up
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Important Dates
Friday, March 7th, 7:00 p.m. - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Performance
Saturday, March 8th, 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Performance
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Sophomore Info Night
Friday, March 14, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - FanQuest
Monday, March 24 - INOVA Spring Blood Drive Hosted by Woodson Key Club
March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter; Full School Day for Students
Monday, March 31 - Eid al-Fitr; All FCPS Schools and Offices Closed
Tuesday, April 1 - No School for Students; Teacher Workday
Friday, April 4 - Prom at Westwood Country Club
Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 - Spring Break
Woodson Calendar
See the complete 24-25 FCPS school year calendar
2025-2026 FCPS calendar
Message from Mr. Greata
This past week was National School Social Work Week, and we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to Shannon Cassidy-Reed, Amy Young, and Kaitlin Collier for the incredible work they do every day to support our students. Our dedicated social workers play a crucial role in helping prevent social, emotional, and behavioral challenges from impacting student success and provide invaluable resources both in and out of school. Thank you for all that you do!
Winter sports are showing no signs of slowing down as our athletes continue to shine in the postseason! A huge congratulations to our boys' basketball team for capturing the regional title with a victory over Hayfield Secondary School this past Friday night. Their journey continues tonight in the state semifinal against Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, VA, at 6:00 p.m. If you can make it, grab your tickets online!
Our Swim & Dive and Indoor Track teams also had phenomenal performances at their state competitions last week, bringing home multiple state medals and titles. Check out the full list of accolades on our recognition webpage and special congratulations to Nathaniel Grannis for winning his second (back to back) state diving title.
In more state news - Congratulations to Valerie Gutierrez for taking second place in the Marketing Communications Series at the DECA state competition, qualifying her for the National competition!
On the academic front, our seniors braved the wind and rain this past Wednesday for their annual trip to Capitol Hill. They attended committee meetings, met elected officials, and covered a lot of ground—one student logged over six miles! While some sore feet may have followed, the experience was well worth it. Thank you to all our government teachers for your planning of this memorable trip!
Join us this weekend for our Woodson Drama production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Showtimes are: 📅 Friday at 7:00 p.m. 📅 Saturday at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. 🎟️ Tickets are available online or at the door—don’t miss it!
With Daylight Savings Time this Sunday, Monday’s Spirit Week theme: "Sleepy Hair, Don’t Care—Just Roll Out of Bed!" is perfectly imperfect! Check out the Spirit Week schedule below for the rest of the themes and don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour!
Set your clock and mark your calendars for March 14—our annual FanQuest is coming up! The tailgate kicks off at 5:00 p.m., followed by tipoff at 6:30 p.m. in the main gym.
Finally, we want to wish our Deaf Academic Bowl Team the best of luck as they compete in the East Regional Competition this weekend in Frederick Maryland!
Ramadan Mubarak to all those in our community that are observing Ramadan and I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
Student and Group Recognition Webpage
Drama Performance
Woodson Drama will be performing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this week. Join us on March 7th or March 8th. Please note the different age recommendations for each of the performances.
Purchase your ticket here
Sophomore Info Night
We are excited to invite you to Sophomore Info Night on Wednesday, March 12th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Woodson Auditorium. This event is designed to support students and families as they begin exploring college and career options.
Agenda (6:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
- Learn about Student Services: Who we are and how we support students.
- Discover helpful tools for academic and career success.
- Explore College & Career Planning Resources to navigate post-secondary options.
- Stay informed about upcoming events and opportunities.
Special Presentation (7:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
We are thrilled to welcome Dante Evans, Assistant Director of First Year Recruitment at UNC Greensboro, who will share valuable insights on the college application process. Topics will include:
- Steps sophomores can take now to prepare for college.
- Tips for finding the best-fit college.
- Interactive Q&A session for students and parents.
This promises to be a fun, informative, and engaging evening. We encourage both students and parents to attend and gain valuable guidance as you begin this journey.
We look forward to seeing you there!
FanQuest Spirit Week 3/10-3/14
Join us next week for our spirit week and "Don't Sleep on Inclusion".
Monday | Sleepy Hair Don't Care - Just roll out of bed
Tuesday | Twin Tuesday
Wednesday | Early Bird vs. Night Owl - Light colored clothes for early bird, dark colored clothes for night owl
Thursday | Thrift Fit Thursday
Friday | Pajama Out
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.
Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.
Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Senior Field Trip to Northern Virginia Community College
Seniors may join Student Services staff for a NOVA Field Trip on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 9:30 – 11:30 AM to the Annandale Campus! During this visit, you’ll take a guided campus tour with a NOVA student ambassador, who will share insights about campus life, academic programs, and student resources. This is a great opportunity to see what NOVA has to offer and ask any questions you may have. Interested? Email or see your counselor to secure your spot! Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis (Juniors may attend if space is available).
Congratulations to all of our Woodson students who brought home medals from DECA States!
Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
College & Career Center
College & Career Center Events can be found on the Woodson Wide School Calendar (filter by College & Career in turquoise).
Updates with new Scholarship & Enrichment Opportunities are posted weekly in the CGW All SCHOOL Schoology Course.
Stay connected:
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @cgwstudentsvcs
🗂️ Visit our School-wide Calendar & College & Career Center Padlets
📧 Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at cliebmosley@fcps.edu
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Class of 2025 Information
Graduation is almost exactly 3 months away!
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A E-Notify message was sent out to all senior parents and guardians on Wednesday, February 12 providing details for senior items. Please be sure to review the message in its entirety.
Bookmark our Class of 2025 webpage to stay up to date on all things senior year.
Students and staff cheer on the Boys Basketball team as they depart Woodson to head to States.
Good Luck to our Boys Basketball team as they take on Oscar Smith High School in the VHSL State Semifinals tonight at 6:00pm. Go Cavs!
Purchase the 2024-2025 Yearbook
Yearbooks can be purchased for $80 by visiting our ordering website and enter the code 5278.
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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.
Congratulations to Nathaniel for winning the VHSL 6A State Dive Championships this week!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- A Strong Academic Foundation
- 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
- New Breakfast Options
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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