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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
We are excited to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week this week! I find myself reflecting on the truth that one week simply isn’t enough time to fully recognize the incredible work our educators and staff do each day. The dedication of the Centreville High School staff goes far beyond classroom instruction. Whether it’s crafting high-quality learning experiences, building meaningful relationships with students, or offering daily support and encouragement, our staff consistently show up with heart, expertise, and a deep commitment to student success. They collaborate, innovate, and lead in ways that strengthen not just our school, but our entire community. It is a privilege to witness their care and professionalism in action. If your family would like to show appreciation, please consider making a donation through the PTSA. Your support helps provide special treats and meaningful recognition for our amazing staff.
We want to warmly encourage all parents and guardians to attend our upcoming PTSA meeting on Monday, May 12 at 7:00PM. Your participation is more important than ever. The PTSA is currently facing a critical challenge: we need new officers for the 2025–2026 school year. Without at least a President and a Treasurer in place, we risk having to pause PTSA operations next year. This would mean losing valuable programs such as the All Night Grad Party, PTSA Scholarships, and Teacher Appreciation events.
So far, we haven’t received enough volunteers to fill the necessary roles. If you’ve ever considered getting involved—even in a small way—now is the time. If you’re curious about what’s involved or how much time it takes, please don’t hesitate to reach out to President Jennifer Flanigan at president@cvhsptsa.org or Treasurer Sean Cosden at treasurer@cvhsptsa.org.
Even better, come to the meeting and chat with the current Board in person. Your support can make all the difference!
Thank you and Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey
Principal
Centreville High School
May 5 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale
May 5 - Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Begins
May 5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 12 - PTSA Meeting, Centreville High School Library, 7:00PM (NEW DATE)
May 14 - Broadway Pops Choir Concert & Awards Ceremony, Centreville Auditorium, 7:00PM
May 16 - Bandemonium, 6:30-9:00PM
May 19 - Senior Awards Ceremony, Centreville Auditorium, 6:30PM
May 21 - Orchestra Senior Night & Symphony Concert, Centreville Auditorium, 7:00PM
May 22 - Orchestra Pops Concert, Centreville Auditorium, 7:00PM
May 5 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale: For the families of the Class of 2025, our yard signs are now available on the PTSA website. Seniors and their families, use this link to purchase your Class of 2025 Yard Sign to proudly display support for your graduating Wildcat! Thank you to the PTSA for their work on continuing this tradition!
May 5 - AP Testing Begins: Our Advanced Placement (AP) exams will begin on May 5. AP exams will begin at either 8:00AM or 12:00PM depending on the exam. We ask students to arrive early for these exams so we can begin on time. Students were sent information about the time and location of their exams. Students will be marked as “testing” for all of their exams. If a student is going to miss class outside of their testing period, they need to be excused by a parent/guardian. Below is the schedule of tests for this week:
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May 5: AP Biology, AP Microeconomics
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May 6: AP Chemistry, AP US Government
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May 7: AP English Literature, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science
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May 8: AP Statistics, AP World History
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May 9: AP US History, AP Macroeconomics
May 5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week: Centreville High School is celebrating the incredible dedication and hard work of our teachers and staff during Staff Appreciation Week! Our educators go above and beyond every day to support and inspire our students, and this is our chance to say thank you. If your family would like to show appreciation, please consider making a donation through the PTSA. Your support helps provide special treats and meaningful recognition for our amazing staff.
May 12 - PTSA Meeting: Please join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on Monday, May 12 at 7:00 PM in the Centreville High School Library. Your involvement in PTSA is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and make a lasting impact on our school community. If you are not a member of the CVHS PTSA, learn more about membership, donations, and information from previous meetings here.
May 16 - Bandemonium: Join us Friday, May 16 at 6:30 PM in the CVHS bus loop for an evening of music, food, and fun under the stars! Enjoy performances by the Wildcat Band, Winterguard, JazzCats, and more—all playing cartoon-themed favorites in “A Night of Toons.”
🎷 Food trucks, face painting, balloon animals, tattoos, swing dancing, and more—fun for all ages!
🎭 Featuring students from band, choir, orchestra, theatre, and art.
🪑 500 chairs available—bring your own blanket or lawn chair.
🌧 Rain? We'll move inside to the cafeteria.
🎟 Free and family-friendly—costumes from Wicked or Cartoon characters encouraged!
Come celebrate another amazing year with the Wildcat Band family!
May 19 - Senior Awards Ceremony: The Class of 2025 Senior Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 19 at 6:30pm in the CVHS auditorium. Invitations will be mailed on April 28 to students who will be recognized on stage for their accomplishments and dedication to education. A follow up email will be sent to the parents and guardians of invited students in the first week of May. It will include an RSVP link to ensure students will be in attendance to receive their award at this prestigious event.
Congratulations to our three music students who represented CVHS at All-Virginia Chorus and Band April 24-26! Ryan Knutti and Madelyn Regan sang in the SATB Choir, and Daniel Ahn played in the Concert Band. These three talented students spent three days in Richmond, rehearsing with renowned guest conductors and other top musicians from around the state. The weekend culminated with fantastic concerts on Saturday! All-VA is very competitive, so we’re extremely proud of these students for making it and getting the chance to participate. Honorable mention goes to our two choir alternates, Jackson Sobel and Annie Chun. Congrats again!
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Centreville Students Selected to Governor’s School: Summer Residential Governor’s Schools provide high school juniors and seniors with intensive educational experiences. Each Summer Residential Governor’s School focuses on one special area of interest. Students live on a college or university campus for up to four weeks each summer. During this time, students are involved in classroom and laboratory work, field studies, research, individual and group projects and performances, and seminars with noted scholars, visiting artists, and other professionals.
- James Anderson - Mathematics, Science, & Technology
- April Choi - Agriculture
- Lance Choi - Mathematics, Science, & Technology
- Justin Chong – Latin Academy
- Claire Kim - Humanities
- Kayden Kounnavong – Japanese Academy
- Ellin Kwak - Visual & Performing Arts
- Charlotte Lee - Visual & Performing Arts
- Chigozirim Okey-Eboh - Visual & Performing Arts
- Joowon Park - Agriculture
- Adinda Rania - Visual & Performing Arts
- Katelyn Stuebner – German Academy
- Yeojune Yun - Mathematics, Science, & Technology
- Bianca Zarate Del Sol – French Academy
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Incredible Weekend for Xanadu: Congratulations to Mr. McGee and the entire cast and crew of Xanadu for an incredible weekend! The acting, singing, and set design were amazing! And for our guests who attended the Saturday night show, they were treated to roller skating in our cafeteria, food trucks, and additional fun. We are exceedingly proud of the students, staff, and volunteers who made this a successful production!
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Students Shine in AP Seminar Presentations: Students in our AP Seminar course completed the second of two performance tasks for the course. Students are tasked with writing a 2000 word individual, research-based argument, delivering a 6-8 minute presentation, and participating in an oral defense of questions from their instructor. This is the first of two courses needed for students to obtain the AP Capstone Diploma. We are proud of all of the students hard work throughout the school year!
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Excellence at a Crossroads: FCPS Budget Update: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will begin finalizing the budget on Tuesday, May 6. The current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Without new revenue, such as the meals tax (adding just $2-3 to an average dining bill for a family of four), FCPS will face significant cuts.
What Is at Risk?
Go to fcps.edu/crossroads to see examples of where FCPS exceeds minimum state standards.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders: Additional immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grades:
- All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
- 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 the Fairfax County Health Department.
Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health Services: The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!: In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Dismissal Schedule for the Last Day of School: On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, school will be dismissed at 10:10AM.
Online Driving Permit Test Prep Offered by ACE: Nearly 35,000 students have been educated by FCPS ACE’s Driver Education program in the last decade, preparing them to be safe, responsible drivers.
In Virginia alone, 17% of all accidents are caused by distracted driving, amounting to over 21,000 accidents that could have been avoided. The Virginia DMV reports that driver education plays a significant role in safer driving by young drivers, with some studies showing that it can reduce accident rates by up to 20%.
ACE now offers one of the only online permit test prep courses authorized by the state of Virginia. Learn more about driver education and FCPS ACE Driver Education courses.
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas: Join the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School! During this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth. Learn about summer programs for children and resources from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and other fun activities. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance: The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Parent Information Line Available in Eight LanguagesParents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services: Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports to include medication assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and more.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
New Physical Form for Athletics: A new law that becomes effective on July 1, 2025, requires students to submit to the school principal or designee a signed Preparticipation Physical Evaluation form completely filled in and properly signed, attesting that the student has received a physical examination, was found to be physically fit for athletic competition no more than 14 calendar months prior to the date on which the health care official signed the report, and that the student’s parents consent to the student’s participation.
The new physical form can be found here. We continue to encourage students and families to get their annual physicals in the months of May, June, and July, as this will ensure students’ physicals are valid through all seasons of the following school year.
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