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UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY
8-10: Spartan Theatre Spring Musical: Into the Woods
26: Memorial Day (Holiday, No School)
JUNE
5: Early Release @ 11:15 a.m.
6: Early Release @ 11:15 a.m.
9: Laptop Collection & Dismissal @10:30 / Graduation, Eagle Bank Arena, 7 p.m. (students arrive 5:30 p.m.)
10: Early Release @11:15 a.m.
11: Last Day of School (Early Release)
WSHS Calendars/Bell Schedules
Testing Calendar 2025
Exam Schedule and Senior Activities 2025
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT
Improv Team Takes Second Place
 The Improv Team took 2nd place in an improv competition at South County High School on Friday! This was against, South County, Woodson, Robinson, Herndon, and TJ high school. The team included, Michael Yasser (Team Captain), Ella Way, Emma Carr, Brianna Turner, Liz Garcia Di Benedetto, Tony Hillary. This was the final competition of the school year.
Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Proud
SPARTAN STRONG!
 Into the shop the crew must go, to build the set of grandmother's house, for Into the Woods, Into the Woods, INTO THE WOODS!
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NEWS AND NOTES
🩹 Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders
Additional immunizations are required for students entering 12th grade.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time. Additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the Fairfax County Health Department.
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).
‼️Attention Class of 2026 Parents
*Urgent-Immediate Action Needed*
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.
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! 🌿
Student Intention Form for SY 2025/2026
The Student's Intention for the Next School Year Form is used by FCPS staff to project each school's total enrollment for the next school year. Please assist us by filling out this form if you ARE NOT returning to West Springfield High School next year.
Questions? Email: WSStudentServices@fcps.edu
Class of 2025 I 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:
Dr. Reid's Military Connected Family Advisory Council Meeting
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
STOCK THE BREAKROOM
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9th. Please help us show our appreciation by donating goodies or volunteering your time!
When: Thursday, May 8th
If you would like to donate goodies please use the QR code or the Amazon Wishlist Link: https://tinyurl.com/m99pxnd8
All Orders should be delivered no later than WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th via Amazon, or you can purchase something at a store and bring it to Door 1 at 4pm on May 8.
If you would like to sign up to help with distribution please use the QR code or the Signup Genius Link: https://tinyurl.com/3ympf7pk
PTSA Membership Meeting
Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30pm
Registration link for Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uEwLBebsTtS9Q70nDDKH3g
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 Presents: Into the Woods
Thurs, May 8 @ 7p | Fri, May 9 @ 7p (ASL Interpreted Performance)| Sat, May 10 @ 2p & 7p
Join us on a magical journey deep into the woods, where beloved fairy tale characters collide in an enchanting and unexpected adventure. Watch as your favorite fairy tales intertwine, revealing a captivating story of love, loss, and the consequences of wishes. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and powerful lyrics of Stephen Sondheim's iconic score. Don't miss this spellbinding production that will leave you questioning the true meaning of happily ever after.
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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
Changes to Athletic Physical Requirements
Legislation introduced in the Virginia General Assembly and recently signed into law will result in two significant changes to the athletic pre-participation examination (physical) requirements for FCPS student-athletes:
- Beginning July 1, 2025, athletic physicals will be considered valid for a period of 14 months from the date the form is signed by the medical provider completing the exam. This is the date on page 3 of the VHSL Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Physical Examination Form (revised January 2021).
- Beginning May 1, 2025, FCPS student-athletes are EXPECTED to have athletic physicals completed on the new VHSL Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Evaluation Form (revised April 2025).
VHSL Physical Evaluation Form
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 : May 4-10
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
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 Budget Update
- FCPS Summer Extravaganza
- Mental Health Resources
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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
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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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