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Woodson Weekly -
April 11
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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
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
Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday; Schools Closed
Tuesday, June 10, 9:30am - Class of 2025 Graduation, EagleBank Arena
Tuesday, June 10 - Woodson Sports Physical Night
Wednesday, June 11 - Last Day of School for Underclass
Woodson Calendar
See the complete 24-25 FCPS school year calendar
2025-2026 FCPS calendar
Message from Mr. Greata
It is always such a joy when we open our doors and welcome in our pyramid community, as we did this week with our annual Pyramid Art Show. This event is a vibrant celebration of the incredible talent of students of all ages, and we are so grateful for the tremendous turnout and support for our young artists.
Later in the week, we held our Senior Art Show, which showcased the remarkable artistic growth and achievement of our graduating students. Some artists included pieces from their early years in our pyramid, and seeing the progression of their work was a powerful testament to their dedication and development. Beyond their impressive technical skill, many of the pieces struck an emotional chord, revealing our students’ ability to challenge perspectives and tap into the human spirit through art. Thank you to Andy Saffron, Deirdre Forgione, and Leslie OShaughnessy for your hard work and creativity in organizing both of these inspiring events.
Another important artistic milestone occurred this week with our Guitar Concert, marking the final performance conducted by Lonnie Bickel, a true icon at Carter G. Woodson High School. It was a bittersweet evening—filled with the sweet sounds of student musicians and the deep appreciation for the legacy he leaves behind. He has created a space where students not only honed their musical talents but, for many, picked up an instrument for the very first time. Thank you, Mr. Bickel, for your passion, mentorship, and lasting contributions to our school.
Our students also continue to shine in athletics, STEM, and beyond. Here are just a few recent highlights:
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Robotics: Our Robotics Team won their District Championship and will be traveling to Houston over spring break to compete in the World Championships. Good luck, team!
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Winter Guard: Our Woodson Winter Guard earned Gold in their class at the Atlantic Indoor Association Winter Guard Championships last Saturday!
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All-State Swimming & Diving: Several of our students were named to the Class 6 First Team All-State. Congratulations to Nathaniel Grannis (Dive), Alex Ericksen, Brady Bauernshub, Tyler Plath, Bobby Reddish (200 Medley Relay), Lyla Devlin (100 Breastroke), Olivia Strosin, Maggie Johnston, Riley Peters, Lyla Devlin (400 Freestyle Relay)!
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Science Olympiad: The Woodson Science Olympiad team placed 2nd at the Virginia State Science Olympiad Tournament held at UVA. The team is waiting to hear if they get a bid to go to the National Tournament this May.
As a reminder, next week is Spring Break. The school building and its offices will be closed. If you need to reach an administrator, please email us directly.
If you are on campus over the break, please be aware of roof construction near Door 5, as we begin replacing the roof on our auxiliary gym.
While school is on break, many of our athletic teams are still competing! Please continue to check out our activities calendar and come cheer on our Woodson athletes. For example, Track & Field competes tonight at South Lakes .
Please note: there will be no Woodson Weekly or Weekly Wrap-Up next week.
Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and enjoyable Spring Break!
Kevin Greata
Principal
Student and Group Recognition Webpage
Spring Break |
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Monday, April 14, to Friday, April 18, is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed to the public. We will see students and staff back on April 21.
The next issue of the Woodson Weekly and the Weekly Wrap-Up will be published after spring break, on Friday, April 25.
National Assistant Principals Week
This week was National Assistant Principals Week, a time to recognize the vital role assistant principals play in supporting student success, empowering teachers, and shaping positive school climates.
At Woodson, our assistant principals go above and beyond each day to ensure our school is a place where students thrive and staff feel valued. Their tireless commitment, leadership, and compassion are foundational to our mission, and we were proud to honor them this week.
A huge shout out to Michelle Case, Bomin Collins, Melinda Conner, Paula DiSalvo, Kathy Martin, and Kelly O'Connell. We also want to give a shoutout to our Directors, Blair Smith and Josh Peters. We couldn't do what we do without all of you!
This year, Assistant Principal Kathy Martin is in the running for the 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding School-Based Leader award! We can't wait to see the results at the ceremony in June. Let's go Mrs. Martin!
Counselor Corner
Parents! We still urgently need AP Exam proctor volunteers to administer exams. We will train you! Please email Jamie Korpacz at jlkorpacz@fcps.edu to sign up. Thank you!
FCPS and NOVA are partnering to offer Spring Break sessions to anyone that wants to attend. The sessions will include tours and more information about NOVA’s processes.
Counselors have completed visiting all 10th grade health classrooms to deliver wellness lessons and review self-advocacy skills so students can keep their wellness as a top priority.
We hosted our 3rd annual Junior Focus Day last week! It was so exciting to see the sessions buzzing with student learning and engagement about post-secondary planning. Whether your pathway leads to the military, workforce, college, or a technical school, students received valuable information. Students and parents can find session and presenter information on the Junior Focus Day padlet.
April is the Month of the Military Child and we are excited to celebrate our military children and families this month. This week, we had Purple-Up Day on Wednesday and hosted a military appreciation breakfast on Friday for our military-connected students and their families. We are grateful to our military families for their service and sacrifice…thank you!
We hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable Spring Break!
Woodson held its annual Month of the Military Child breakfast today.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
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Class of 2025 Information
Graduation is 2 months away!
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Monday, May 19
- 11:20am-1:20pm Celebrate Your Plan Day
Thursday, May 29
Friday, May 30
- Period 6, Period 8 Final Exams
Monday, June 2
- Period 5, Period 7 Final Exams
Tuesday, June 3
- Period 2, Period 4 Final Exams
Wednesday, June 4
- Period 1 Final Exam
- 9:45am-11:15am Senior Awards Ceremony
Thursday, June 5
- 9:00am-10:30am Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal
- 10:30am-1:00pm Laptop Return, Cap & Gown Distribution, Senior Picnic
Tuesday, June 10
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 & in the CGW All Parent 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
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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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.
Students in Mr. Jeffry's class prepare to dissect a sheep's brain for hands on learning about the central nervous system.
No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Celebrating Our Successes
- FCPS Resources for Families
- Budget Update
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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