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Woodson Weekly -
March 28
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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
March 28 - End of 3rd Quarter; Full School Day for Students
Monday, March 31 - All FCPS Schools and Offices Closed; Eid al-Fitr
Tuesday, April 1 - No School for Students; Teacher Workday
Thursday, April 3 - Junior Focus Day
Thursday, April 4 - National School Librarian Day
Friday, April 4 - Prom at Westwood Country Club
Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11 - Assistant Principals Week
Wednesday, April 9 - Purple Up! Day
Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 - Spring Break
Thursday, April 24 - Administrative Professionals Day
Woodson Calendar
See the complete 24-25 FCPS school year calendar
2025-2026 FCPS calendar
Message from Mr. Greata
There was no better way to close out the third quarter than by attending the Regional Science Fair at Robinson last weekend. The amount of talent, intellect, and hard work on display was simply inspiring, and it was wonderful to see so many Woodson students recognized for their outstanding science fair projects.
In fact, every single Woodson project placed either first, second, third, or received honorable mention in its category! Several of our students also earned cash prizes, scholarships, certificates of merit, and other prestigious honors. You can see the full list of winners from the 2025 Regional Science and Engineering Fair on the FCPS Science Fair website.
Two of our students received grand prize nominations:
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Molly Hawkins for her project "The Effect of Propolis on Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia in a Drosophila Model of Parkinson’s Disease"
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Heman Bekele for his project "PcTx1-Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles for a Low-Cost Ischemic Stroke Treatment"
We are thrilled to share that Heman was awarded a grand prize and will represent Woodson at the International Science and Engineering Fair this May. Congratulations!
A huge thank you to our incredible science teachers for the work they do to prepare students—not only by organizing our school-based fair, but also by guiding students through high-level scientific research. Woodson is consistently well represented at the regional level, a reflection of the strength of our science program and the dedication of our students.
As the third quarter closes, please note that the Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed from today at 4 p.m. through Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m.. Following the holiday on Monday, there will be a teacher workday on Tuesday, and students will return to school on Wednesday, April 2 (Even Day).
We also want to celebrate our Orchestra, which earned Superior and Excellent ratings at the annual Orchestra Assessments earlier this month. Special congratulations to Audrey Kan, Sahn Kim, James Ngo for being selected to the All-Virginia Orchestra—what an amazing honor!
While we often see our athletic trainers in action when a student-athlete is injured, their impact goes far beyond the sidelines. From the end of the school day, they are supporting our athletes through injury prevention, recovery, and wellness guidance. March is National Athletic Training Month, and we’d like to thank our phenomenal athletic trainers, Chris Hogge and Jen Cooke, for everything they do for our students.
Next week is Senior Prom, and we’re looking forward to a memorable evening with the Class of 2025! Since prom is on a Friday, we are encouraging strong school attendance that day. To celebrate, seniors who attend school on Friday will receive a donut and a commemorative prom ticket in the morning. We can't wait to get tangled in time next Friday night!
Tonight is Senior Night for Girls Lacrosse, and we hope you’ll join us at 7:30 p.m. to cheer on our team! For all athletic schedules and updates, visit our athletics website.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
Student and Group Recognition Webpage
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Calendar Reminders |
All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr.
Tuesday, April 1, is a teacher workday and there is no school for students.
The 70th annual Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair showcased roughly 400 high school science projects.
Congratulations to Heman Bekele for being a Grand Prize Winner and Molly Hawkins for being a Grand Prize Nominee!
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the quarter from Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. to Monday, April 7, at 6 a.m.
Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
Junior Focus Day
Attention Juniors!
We are excited to host Woodson's Junior Focus Day on Thursday, April 3, 2025, during First Period & Returns! This in-house field trip is your opportunity to explore college, career, and postsecondary pathways through interactive breakout sessions. Attendance is mandatory for all Juniors, and you will not attend 1st period or Returns (3/3) that day.
Event Schedule:
8:10 AM – Student Services Welcome & Event Overview (Auditorium)
8:45 AM – Breakout Sessions Begin (multiple locations throughout the school) 11:15 AM – Event Concludes (just in time for 5th period!)
You'll attend three sessions of your choice featuring College Panels, Resume Workshop, NOVA Benefits, Apprenticeships & Career Training, Test Prep, College Essays, and more!
Check out the agenda & session details on our Junior Focus Day Padlet.
We encourage parents/guardians to help their Juniors review session options and plan their day!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
— Student Services Team
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Top 10 Reasons Woodson Is Extraordinary |
At Woodson, we’re proud of our students, staff, and families and the ways they make our community special. Check out 10 reasons we’re proud to be Cavaliers and why Woodson is an amazing place to learn and grow!
Prom for the Class of 2025
Senior Prom will take place on Friday, April 4 7:00pm-11:00pm at Westwood Country Club.
Tickets are on sale during all lunches in between the cafeterias. Tickets are $70 each. Don't have time to stop by during lunches? Purchase your ticket through MySchoolBucks!
Student financial obligations must be met before a student prom ticket purchase is finalized with our Finance office. Obligations include parking tickets, library fees, course fees and tech fees.
If you are planning on bringing a non Woodson student as your guest, you must complete the Prom Guest Form prior to purchasing tickets. Please note that this form has parts that require certain signatures and it must be turned in to Woodson Administration/Main Office no later than Wednesday, April 2.
Woodson Biology Team Needs Clear 2-Liter Soda Bottles |
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The Woodson Biology team needs clear 2-Liter soda bottles WITH the cap for an ecology lab. They should be rinsed out and label removed. No green bottles please.
Bottles are needed by Spring Break, or immediately after. Students can turn them in to their science teacher or parents can drop off in the main office attn: Ms. Barry. We appreciate any donations you can provide us with!
Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
Woodson High School is in search of parent volunteers and/or recent graduate volunteers for this spring’s AP testing. This is a great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.
AP exams will take place from May 5th – May 16th. There are two test sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning test sessions require proctors to be present from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (approximately). Afternoon test sessions require proctors to be present from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (approximately).
Please contact Jamie Korpacz (jlkorpacz@fcps.edu) and Victoria Powell (vpowell1@fcps.edu) if you are able to volunteer and help proctor. As always, we greatly appreciate the support from our parents/guardians. Thank you!
This week, students in Woodson’s College Partnership Program visited University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va for an admissions briefing and campus tour. The goal of the FCPS’ College Partnership 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. C.G. Woodson would like to thank Educate Fairfax and their generous grant for making this college visit a success.
Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to Woodson Next Year?
If you will not be attending Woodson this fall, please let Woodson Student Services know now by clicking here to complete the student intent form.
If your student will be returning to Woodson next year, there is no need to complete or return the form.
If your student will not be returning to Woodson next year, please complete the fields at the top of the form (you may leave the Teacher Name field blank). Then check the box that says “No” when asked if the student will be returning to this school next year. Then check the appropriate box from the options listed regarding where your student will be attending school next year. Lastly, please sign and date the form. You may either scan and email the form to return it, or have your student bring it to school and drop it off in Student Services.
Student Services will make sure all transcripts and records are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete. If you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar Darlene Sheppard at 703-503-4622 or dmsheppard@fcps.edu.
Save the Date for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza
Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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 less than 3 months away!
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Bookmark our Class of 2025 webpage to stay up to date on all things senior year.
It is time to start thinking about the All Night Grad Party for your senior! Ticket pricing will go up May 1, so be sure to purchase now!
Purchase the 2024-2025 Yearbook
Yearbooks can be purchased for $80 by visiting our ordering website and enter the code 5278.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- School Start Times Survey
- Science Fair Winners
- Celebrating Champion Students and Staff
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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