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UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL
26: Prom, The River View in Occoquan, 8-11 p.m.
MAY
8-10: Spartan Theatre Spring Musical: Into the Woods
26: Memorial Day (Holiday, No School)
JUNE
9: Graduation, Eagle Bank Arena, 7 p.m. (students arrive 5:30 p.m.)
11: Last Day of School (2 Hour Early Release)
WSHS Calendars/Bell Schedules
Testing Calendar 2025
Exam Schedule and Senior Activities 2025
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT
International Night
 International Night was an evening of celebration, connection, and appreciation for the many cultures that make West Springfield High School so special. Thank you to the World Languages Department for sponsoring this wonderful event and to all the performers who made International Night a success!
Go here to read more
Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Proud
SPARTAN STRONG!
All-Virginia Band and Chorus
The following students were chosen through a rigorous audition process for positions in these ensembles.
- Christopher Lee, Band
- Lucas Liu, , Band
- Daniel Brunsen, Chorus
The concerts will be held in the Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, April 24, beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. More information about the event is available online.
NEWS AND NOTES
💊 DEA Drug Take Back Day
Drug Take Back Day offers a safe and free opportunity to dispose of old medications discreetly. On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring your unused prescription drugs to a nearby collection site.
Protect Your Child from Measles: What You Need to Know
Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. About 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Measles can cause severe complications like a lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), and possibly death, even with medical care. Symptoms of measles typically include:
- High fever (may spike up to 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- A rash that appears around 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. The rash typically starts on the face and spreads down the body.
The best way to protect a child from measles is by getting two doses of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
If you are unsure of your child's vaccination status or your personal vaccination status, talk to your health care provider. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.
Before or by Monday, May 19, 2025, the school must receive ONE of the following acceptable immunization documents:
- Immunization Record (must include the dates immunizations were received M/D/Y).
- A written statement from a health care provider specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of permanent or temporary exemptions.
- A notarized religious exemption form
- Immunization Action Plan
FCPS How to Submit Immunization Documentation
Further Questions: email WSStudentServices@fcps.edu
AP Exam Volunteers Needed
This year, we will give almost 2,500 AP Exams at WSHS and we need your help! We are searching for volunteers to support our staff and serve as testing room monitors between May 5th and May 23rd.
- Volunteers can be any responsible adult who is not actively employed by a tutoring or test preparation company.
- Volunteers who are current, former, or retired teachers should not sign up for a subject they are teaching or have taught.
- Volunteers should not sign up for an exam if any family member will take that exam this year.
Please use the Sign Up Genius link to select one ore more slots: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A44AAA828A5FA7-55538782-wshs#/. More details about the time commitment and responsibilities are available on the sign up page.
Questions? Please email our Assessment Coach, Laura Fitzsimmons (Lmfitzsimmon@fcps.edu).
Get Involved with FCPS Get2Green!
WSHS is excited to be a Get 2 Green school! FCPS Get2Green is Fairfax County Public Schools’ environmental stewardship program that promotes sustainability, environmental education, and student-led initiatives in areas like waste reduction, energy conservation, school gardens, and outdoor learning. The program engages students, staff, and the community to create greener, more sustainable schools.
Last year WSHS Get2Green students in the Environmental Club held many activities including a used clothing swap, clothing drive, and planted a pollinator garden to increase biodiversity, improve storm water drainage, and promote student wellbeing. We are excited that this year Get2Green students are beginning to initiate a new recycling program.
We are currently planning activities for Spring and Fall of 2025 and looking for interested community members to support our efforts in a variety of ways:
🌎Community Engagement – Volunteer time to support cultivation of the gardens, recycling initiatives, and development of new sustainability intiatives. We especially welcome local Master Gardeners to help with our gardens!
🌱Donate- Donate new, good-condition gardening tools and supplies including mulch and native plants.
If you want to join us to make WSHS a greener school, please contact Heidi Averette at hsaverette@fcps.edu. Together, we can make a difference! 🌿
If your child WILL NOT be attending West Springfield next year, please send an email to jbasta@fcps.edu This information is greatly appreciated and will help us plan for next year.
Class of 2025
Class of 2029 I Student Services Quick Links
FAMILY LIAISON NEWS
Please check out our NEW Family Liaison Page to find up-to-date information and resources!
New this Week:
-Teens in Action Camps
- Teens in Action offers a variety of hands-on experiences in a safe and fun environment. Each camp provides exciting opportunities for self-discovery and skill building, with an emphasis on team building, leadership and workforce development. Enrollment is free, and lunch and morning and afternoon snacks are provided. You can find more details on the flyer attached. Registration forms in English and Spanish are also attached.
-Food Access Program: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/food-access
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Programs: Register NOW!
NOVA-FCPS Spring Break Senior Sessions
2025 Essay Contest Opportunity
Upcoming Family Academy Events
Check out some of the upcoming Family Academy sessions:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (available in English and Spanish)
- Getting to Know FCPS: A Family Orientation (available in English, Arabic, Korean, and Spanish)
- Learn About Lexia and How It Supports Students’ Individual Learning Needs
- Military Family Workshop on the Advanced Academic Program
- Family Resource Center Webinars on topics including: Cognitive Disabilities, Twice-Exceptional Students, and Teen Development.
Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on these sessions and to register to attend.
Family Resource Center
Autism - Resource Awareness Open House
"Beyond the Label"
Location- Dr. Larry Bussey Family and Community Library
2334 Gallows Road, Room 105
Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Tuesday April, 29th noon - 2pm
In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, the Family Resource Center (FRC) warmly invites you to join us for our inaugural Autism Resource Open House, titled "Beyond the Label." This event will include presentations from county representatives, engage in sensory activities, and provide an opportunity to explore the resources available at the FRC.
STUDENT CORNER
🎻 Join the Orchestra at West Springfield High School! 🎶
Does your student love music? Want to be part of a fun and engaging community while learning to play a string instrument? Orchestra is the perfect place to develop musical skills, make lifelong friends, and experience the joy of performing! No prior experience is necessary—just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
📅 Sign-ups are happening now! 📍 Open to all students—beginners welcome! 🎼 Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
For more information or to sign up, contact Alexandra Blaine at akblaine@fcps.edu or visit www.spartanorchestra.org.
Join us and make music together! 🎵✨
Complete the ASVAB and Receive a Career Readiness Medal at Graduation!
We are excited to share that in alignment with the VDOE accreditation standards, West Springfield High School will be recognizing students with a graduation medal, to be worn at commencement, for achievement in the areas of education, employment, and career readiness.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a valuable career exploration tool that your student will have the opportunity to take at West Springfield High School on two upcoming dates.
Seniors have one more opportunities to take the ASVAB. Students can register at the link:
*MEPS, the military entity that schedules and administers the ASVAB, has cancelled our March 21 date. The rescheduled test date is April 22. This will be the last last opportunity for seniors to take the ASVAB. Students can sign up on the preferred dates listed below:
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- June 9 — ASVAB (10 - 11th Graders, Register)
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to contact our College and Career Specialist, Jeff Toomer, at jktoomer@fcps.edu, or phone (703) 913-3985.
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🚗Learner's Permit Test at WSHS- 2nd Semester Dates!!
When: 3:10pm- specific dates below
Where: Room 2228
Cost: $25
2024-25 Dates: 2nd Semester shown below
Who can take the test: Students MUST be 15 years and 6 months old by the day of the test
- This test is for Fairfax County Public School students ONLY (FCPS ID is required).
- If you have had 2 unsuccessful attempts at passing this test, then you are required to test at the DMV for your 3rd attempt.
How to Register:
- Visit FCPS ACE and sign up for a specific date- fcps.edu
- Once registered on the FCPS ACE site, you must also register with the DMV. A link is provided during the ACE registration and in your confirmation email. Failure to register with the DMV will result in not being able to test since they issue the secure testing codes to FCPS proctors.
The following are required to the take the test- bring them with you on your test day:
- Charged, school-issued laptop/Chromebook
- Completed, and signed DTS 41 consent form- http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/pdf/dts41.pdf.
- A picture ID to verify identity. If the student does not have a picture ID, take a picture, write the student's full legal name under the picture, and have a teacher sign to verify the student's identity. You may also show your photo from SIS.
- Earbuds/headphones to listen to directions and test audio (optional).
NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE LEARNERS PERMIT TEST? SIGN UP FOR ONE OF THE PREP COURSES!
These 90-minute classes are offered on Zoom and help to prepare students for the permit test. Sign up on aceclasses.fcps.edu. Dates for 2nd Semester are 6/4. There may be more dates added later.
Send any questions to Casey Grubbs (clgrubbs@fcps.edu)
PTSA
Visit the WSHS Community webpage today
Have something to share? We encourage community members to submit information about relevant events, programs, and opportunities for inclusion on our site. Email your suggestions to the PTSA at wshsptsa@gmail.com.
Let's work together to build a stronger WSHS community!
ACTIVITIES
Spartan Theatre: Spotlight on the Arts Day
May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
$55/Student, Grades 3-6
Elementary Students will Spend the Day
- Playing Theatre Games and improv
- Singing and Dancing in Musical Theatre Workshops
- Learning Technical Theatre Skills (Costume, makeup, set and props classes)
- Watch a sneak peak of our Spring musical: Into the Woods!
Register at SpartanTheatre.com
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Don't Miss Out—Order Your Yearbook Today!
Time is running out to secure a copy of this year’s WSHS yearbook! The Yearbook staff has been working hard to be sure this book is packed with unforgettable memories, student achievements, and all the moments that made this year special. The yearbook is a keepsake your student will treasure for years to come.
Order Now: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/4150
Don't wait—once they're gone, they're gone! Order yours today!
SPORTS
Wrestling Fundraiser
Monday, April 28th, 5-9 p.m.
Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall
Order to Go @ SilverDiner.com or call 703-924-1701
20% of all incremental sales will go to WSHS Wrestling
Spirit Wear and Tickets
Show your Spartan pride! The Booster Club has a great selection of spirit wear available for purchase.
Game admission is $5 for students and $7 for adults. Skip the lines and grab a Season Pass through our eTIX Site. Individual game tickets can also be purchased HERE.
For game schedules and more information, visit www.spartansports.net.
Spartan Sports Calendar : April 27-May 3
Stay in Touch with Spartan Sports!
You can follow WSHS Spartan Sports on social media:
Website: www.spartansports.net
Instagram: @wshs_sports
Sign Up For the Sports and Activities News You Choose
ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY
Attention Class of 2026 Parents
The ANGP 2026 Committee needs your immediate assistance!
The primary and most essential fundraiser for the ANGP 2026 is from parent volunteers working concerts at the Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater from May-September 2025. That time is upon us.
The Class of 2026 ANGP Committee needs a Jiffy Lube Live volunteer coordinator to act as a liaison with the amphitheater. This position needs to be filled immediately. The committee also needs as many parent volunteers to make this fundraiser a success.
Please help by contacting Angela Domingos at angela.r.domingos@gmail.com.
All Night Grad Party (ANGP) Fundraiser
The WSHS ANGP Committee is sponsoring a workshop on navigating legal issues for 18 year olds and their families. The workshop is free, but donations to the WSHS ANGP will be gratefully accepted.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
7:00 pm
WSHS Cafeteria
Workshop details:
Adulting Made Easy: Navigating Legal Issues for 18 Year Olds and Their Families
Presented by Rebecca Geller of The Geller Law Group
This will be an interactive workshop about wills, trusts, probate, healthcare directives and powers of attorney as they relate to graduating seniors and their families.
Purchase Tickets: 2025 All Night Grad Party
The WSHS ANGP is a time for the graduating seniors to come together, have fun and
celebrate a new journey of their lives.
The ANGP is organized by the ANGP
Committee, chaperoned by parents and members of the community, and staffed by the
St James.
- Activities include a casino, interactive inflatable games, raffles with high-end prizes, and portraits by caricature artists. In addition, we use the amazing facilities at
- The St. James which include ice skating, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, rock climbing, an indoor soccer/football field as well as courts for basketball, volleyball and pickleball.
- We also have plenty of food and drinks to feed the seniors and the chaperones.
The evening is an alcohol-free and drug-free event that takes place in a safe and
supervised environment.
The 2025 All Night Grad Party (ANGP) will be held on Monday June 9th at 11:00 pm through Tuesday June 10th at 5:00 am at The St. James Performance Club in Springfield, VA.
Visit the site for tickets and more information:
https://wshs-angp.square.site/
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🎓Graduation Yard Signs
Yard Signs are on sale again this year for the ANGP!
Order the signs directly through the Fast Signs website
Signs can be personalized and all proceeds will benefit the ANGP for the Class of 2025!!
FCPS NEWS
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
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- FCPS Weapons Detection System
- Celebrating FCPS Staff and Students
- Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun
Resources for Immigrant Families
https://www.fcps.edu/resources-immigrant-families
Resources for New FCPS Families
Are you new to the area and need help understanding school registration or connecting with your local school? The following resources are available for all families:
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Family liaisons work in the schools and community to help families get the information and assistance they need to support their children and to ensure their academic success. Family liaisons represent a variety of cultures, languages, and races.
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Family information phone lines are available in nine languages to assist families. A school system employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Visit the FCPS Family Academy webpage to learn how FCPS works to support the continued success and well-being of each and every student.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
FCPS Quick Links
WSHS Social Media
Find WSHS Spartans on:
Need Help? Contact our Family Liaison
If you have questions about navigating the school, learning about FCPS resources, or getting your student setup for success, our Family Liaison can help. Email or sign up for Talking Points. Use code the code T6AXZW
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