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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
Last week, our faculty came together to focus on one of our priorities: getting better, together. Our growth as a school relies on the intersection of continuous improvement and strong collaboration. The work we do together—students, families, and staff—will be essential to our success. I thank you for your continued support in improving attendance and timeliness. I look forward to continuing our collaboration to tackle any challenges ahead and appreciate your ongoing support of our students and community!
This week is Inclusion Revolution Week! This week is a demonstration of how Centreville is an environment where all are welcome! It's an opportunity to celebrate and learn about our unique abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives. The week will culminate with FanQuest, when our Unified Basketball Team takes on the Unified Basketball Teams of other FCPS schools. Our tailgate will begin at 6:00PM and the game will begin at 7:00PM. We hope to see a large turnout of students, families, and staff to support this incredible event!
Lastly, the PTSA needs you! There are board positions available for next year including president and vice president. The PTSA must have at least a president to continue. The PTSA cannot function without Board members – we need your help to continue to support the Wildcat community! Please email secretary@cvhsptsa.org, treasurer@cvhsptsa.org, and ejhealey@fcps.edu to submit your interest, or with any questions. Be sure to include your name, contact information, and which role you are interested in serving.
Thank you and Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey
Principal
Centreville High School
March 16 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale
March 16-23 - CVHS Choir Merchandise Sale Closes
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 3 - Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game, 6:30PM (NEW DATE)
April 4-6 - Prom Dress Shop Open at CVHS
April 8 - PTSA Meeting, Centreville High School Library, 7:00PM
March 16 - 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 16-23 - CVHS Choir Merchandise Sale Closes: Our CVHS Choir merch store is live! We’ve got sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, pajama pants, and more. The store will close March 23. Thank you for your support! https://cvhschoir.itemorder.com/shop/home/.
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 3 (NEW DATE) - Student v. Staff Volleyball Game: The Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting our annual Student vs. Staff Volleyball game on Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30 PM! Anyone interested in playing may sign up here by Tuesday, February 25th. Come out and support our Wildcats!
April 4-6 - Prom Dress Shop Open at CVHS: Students from Centreville High School and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their annual Prom Dress Shop, which aims to help economically challenged students celebrate in style. The shop, which operates out of Centreville High School in Clifton, Va., has helped hundreds of students attend prom each spring by providing prom dresses and accessories at no cost to students. Any area student, not just those from Fairfax County Public Schools, who does not have the funds to purchase a prom dress may choose from hundreds of dresses donated by Macy’s and community members. The Prom Dress Shop is located in the modular classroom building near the stadium, in the student parking lot of Centreville High School, outside of door 12. The shop will be open April 4 from 5:00-8:00PM, April 5 from 2:00-5:00PM, and April 6 from 1:00-4:00PM.
Centreville Band Earns Program of Honor Distinction: The Wildcat Band program had three outstanding performances at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association’s District 11 High School Band Assessment that took place at George Mason University on Tuesday, March 11. The Concert and Symphonic Bands earned overall ratings of Excellent, and the Wind Ensemble earned an overall rating of Superior. Combined with the Superior rating earned by the Wildcat Marching Band in the fall at Marching Band Assessment, the Centreville High School Wildcat Band has earned the distinction of VBODA Band Program of Honor for the 2024-2025 school year. This new VBODA program recognizes high levels of musicianship and dedication to musical excellence. The Centreville Wildcat Band is proud to receive the title of VBODA Band Program of Honor in the first year of the program’s existence.
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Centreville Prom Dress Shop Gets Local Recognition: Centreville’s Prom Dress Shop, curated by our Fashion Marketing and Classroom on the Mall students, was recognized in Northern Virginia Magazine for their efforts to provide free prom dresses to families in need. If you would like to donate to the cause, please drop off any items in the main office during the school week. The shop will be open again April 4-6.
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Recruiting First Centreville AVID Class: Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) fosters a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms. AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. With teacher support for developing a growth mindset and the academic skills they need for future success, students grow to see their capabilities and find their own way. Last week, Assistant Principal, Montell Brown and, AVID Coordinator, Hilary Powell went to Liberty Middle School to speak to 71 8th grade students who were identified as candidates for the AVID program. Our goal is to build this program at Centreville High School to provide a continuum of AVID from grades 7-12.
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Robotics Team 5243 Competes in FIRST Robotics Competition: This weekend Centreville High School's Robotics team competed in the FIRST Robotics Competition held at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda! The team demonstrated leadership, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as their robot navigated this year's underwater themed field challenges. Congratulations on all their efforts this season!
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Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid: Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on [Insert date and location] from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
The Comprehensive School Boundary Review Process Explained: Want to learn more about the ongoing Comprehensive School Boundary Review process? Watch this video for explanations of terms such as attendance zones, attendance islands, split feeders, and other factors that affect school boundaries. The video will also be available in other languages soon.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information and sign up for our School Boundary Review newsletter.
FCPS Budget — Our Students Deserve the Best: More than $240 million of FCPS’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget is dedicated to increasing compensation for our teachers and staff to stay competitive and reduce turnover. Currently, FCPS ranks fifth out of eight neighboring districts in regards to starting salary for teachers with a master’s degree.
Our families expect — and our students deserve — the best teachers.
Next Steps in the Budget Process
The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22, and then the Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.
Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.
Reminder to Sign Up Weekly for Student Fasting Meal Kits: Students who are fasting during the school day between now and March 28 can take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families must fill out a separate request form for each week and for each student in order to receive school meal kits. To receive meal kits for the week of March 24, please fill out this form by March 17.
Please remind your child to pick up their meals each day at our school’s designated location. Visit the Food and Nutrition Services webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms: Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction (unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped). They should remain stopped until everyone is clear and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
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Service Learning Reminders and Updates: Seniors- all service hours must be VERIFIED by an adult in x2vol by APRIL 21st to be approved before graduation
- Service learning is not required for graduation
- A minimum of 40 hours is required for a service cord
- A minimum of 50 hours is required towards Civics and Science seals
Helpful tips for all students:
- For an activity that you do consistently, please enter ONE submission every few months. Include the date range of that activity (ie. every Saturday from 10am-12pm from Jan. 6, 2024 to May 4, 2024) that adds up to the total number of hours claimed.
- If a parent directly oversees your activity as a part of the sponsoring organization, please indicate that in the description (ie. SYA soccer coach, Girl Scout troop leader, etc). Otherwise, the verifier should be an adult who is not related to you. It cannot be a classmate.
- The description should include your responsibilities as a volunteer and how you spent your time in that service learning activity. It can be 1-2 sentences.
- The reflection should include how you felt and how your volunteerism impacted others. It can be brief but thorough. It should not be a duplicate of your description.
- If you select the science goal in your entry, be sure that your volunteerism is directly related to the application of science (ie. glass recycling, invasive plant management, storm drain labeling, etc.).
More details are on the Service Learning page of the CVHS website: https://centrevillehs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/service-learning
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