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Woodson Weekly -
April 4
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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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A beautiful sunrise shining through the cherry blossoms at Woodson.
Important Dates
Friday, April 4 - National School Librarian Day
Friday, April 4 - Prom at Westwood Country Club
Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11 - Assistant Principals Week
Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 pm. - Virtual PTSO Meeting
Wednesday, April 9 - Purple Up! Day
Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 - Spring Break; School and Offices Closed
Tuesday, April 22 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
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
April is an exciting time at Carter G. Woodson High School, as we’re showered with activities, recognitions, and celebrations.
First up—Senior Prom is tonight at Westwood Country Club! We can’t wait to see our amazing seniors dressed up and dancing the night away. It’s sure to be a night to remember.
We also have more exciting news—our Boys Basketball team continues to earn major accolades for their incredible season. Congratulations to Noah Limbago and Kaylen Chilton, who were named to the First Team All-State Basketball Team, and to our Head Coach, Doug Craig, who was named the Class 6 Virginia State Basketball Coach of the Year! Huge congratulations to the entire program on a phenomenal season.
April is also Month of the Military Child, and here at Woodson, we are proud to have over 250 students from military-connected families. Thank you to all our military families for the sacrifices you make as your loved ones serve our country. Today, we celebrated our military-connected students and student leaders during our monthly Student Leader Lunch. And don’t forget—Wednesday, April 9th is Purple Up! Day—be sure to wear purple in support!
We also took a moment today to recognize our amazing librarians, Lisa Muir and Erinn Harris, for National School Librarian Day. Our librarians are record-setters when it comes to student access to research databases, and they collaborate closely with teachers to equip students with strong research and citation skills. In so many ways, they are the unsung heroes of our academic program—helping prepare our students for college and beyond. Thank you both for all you do!
Shout-out to our Student Services department for organizing a fantastic Junior Focus Day this week! Students had 11 different sessions to choose from—including apprenticeships, the college admissions process, career exploration, resume writing, and more. These sessions are a vital part of our mission to prepare students for life after high school.
Looking to get involved? AP Testing is coming up in May, and we need parent volunteers to help make it all happen. Our students are incredibly motivated and successful, and the volume of AP tests we administer is a big lift. If you’re able to spare a little time, check out the link in this week’s newsletter and sign up to support our testing efforts. Thank you in advance!
Next week is Assistant Principals Week, and we are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented group of APs. Every student is impacted—directly or indirectly—by their work. If you’ve been personally supported by one of our assistant principals, please take a moment next week to thank them.
Don’t forget—Softball Youth Night is this Monday, April 7th at 6:30 PM vs. Fairfax. Kids in grades K–6 get in free with a paying adult. And one more reminder—Senior Prom is tonight at 7 PM at Westwood Country Club!
If April showers bring May flowers, then with everything we’re being showered with this month, I can’t wait to see what blossoms in May.
Have a great weekend, Woodson family!
Kevin Greata
Principal
Student and Group Recognition Webpage
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Spring Break Reminder |
All FCPS schools and school offices are closed Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 for Spring Break.
April Is Month of the Military Child
FCPS welcomes all of our new and returning military-connected families throughout the year! Whether your family is moving permanently to the school district or living here for a short time, our schools and support staff welcome you and will be able to assist with your transition into and/or out of our district.
Visit the FCPS Military Families webpage and sign up to receive the Military Families newsletter. Follow FCPS Military Families accounts on Facebook and Instagram for support and resources throughout the year. If you have any questions, please email the FCPS Family and School Partnerships team.
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Purple Up! Day - April 9th |
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 9, for military children.
Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
Pyramid Art Show
Our Annual Woodson Pyramid Art Show and Senior/AP Art Show festivities will be taking place next week!
We invite you to join us in Cav Hall on Tuesday, April 8th from 6-8pm, for the Pyramid Art Show, which will feature lots of fabulous K-11 artwork!
The hand-painted Furniture Silent Auction will also be happening at the reception, along with mini art canvas sales and light refreshments.
Happy National Librarian Day to Woodson's very own
Lisa Muir and Erinn Harris!
If you don't already, be sure to follow the Woodson Library Instagram account.
Excellence Is at a Crossroads
Fairfax County residents believe in the value of a strong public school system. Residents live here because of the excellence of Fairfax County Public Schools, even our community members with grown children. Excellence in FCPS comes from its people — dedicated teachers and support staff who make sure that our students are ready to learn. Today, that excellence is at a crossroads.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will finalize the budget on Tuesday, May 6, and the current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Now is the time. Do we want continued excellence, or are we ready to consider cuts to important programs that we have come to expect from FCPS?
Do you believe in the power and promise of public education? Go to fcps.edu/crossroads.
FCPS Virtual Military Night
FCPS students & families are invited to our Virtual FCPS Military Night on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM. Learn about military pathways after high school, including funding for education, career opportunities, and more!
Event Schedule:
6:00–6:45 PM – Panel Discussion: Hear from military professionals about service, education benefits, and career paths.
7:00–8:00 PM – Breakout Sessions: Learn about ROTC, service academies, and enlistment options.
No registration required! Go to the FCPS Military Night Website to access the Zoom links. Access opens at 5:45 PM.
Oceanography and Environmental Science students went out with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for an awesome day of water quality sampling, fish identification and good times on the river!
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!
Varsity Girls Lacrosse athletes pose for a picture with FCPS Superintendent Dr. Reid.
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.
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
Northern Virginia Regional College Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 9th 6:30-8:30 p.m. at George Mason University/EagleBank Arena.
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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.
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Budget
- School Start Times Survey
- Month of the Military Child
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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