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Woodson Weekly -
May 23
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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, May 26 - Memorial Day; Schools and Offices Closed
Tuesday, May 27 - Schoolwide Locker Clean Out; 3rd Return Period
Thursday, May 29, 6:30 p.m. - Virtual Community Night
Wednesday, June 4 - Last Day of School for Seniors
Thursday, June 5 - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal, Cap & Gown Distro, FCPS Laptop Return, and Senior Picnic
Thursday, June 5 - Early Release Days Begin for Underclass
Saturday, June 7 - Washington Commanders Free Girls Flag Football Clinic at Woodson
Tuesday, June 10 - No School for Underclass Students due to Graduation
Tuesday, June 10, 9:30 a.m. - Class of 2025 Graduation at EagleBank Arena
Tuesday, June 10 - Woodson Sports Physical Night - Waitlist Here
Wednesday, June 11 - Last Day of School for Underclass; Early Release at 10:10am
Woodson Calendar
See the complete 24-25 FCPS school year calendar
2025-2026 FCPS calendar
Message from Mr. Greata
One of the most remarkable things about Carter G. Woodson High School is the many ways our students include one another and lead the way in creating new, meaningful opportunities for connection. Our students and staff continually seek innovative ways to bring our community together and embody our school motto: #OneWoodson.
This past week, our Orchestra Department partnered with our Deaf and Hard of Hearing program and a technology company Music: Not Impossible to create an unforgettable experience. Using special vests, wristbands, and ankle bands that translated music into vibrations, students were able to feel the rhythms and harmonies of the orchestra in different parts of their bodies, depending on the instrument being played. Some students joined the musicians onstage to experience the vibrations firsthand from instruments like the cello and bass. The room was filled with dancing, joy, and connection. A heartfelt thank you to our student leader Maia Kim, Orchestra Director Devyn Wilcox, and Assistant Principal Michelle Case for making this powerful event possible.
Music has truly been in the air over the past two weeks, with our band, orchestra, and chorus performing their spring concerts. These outstanding performances were the result of countless hours of planning, rehearsing, and dedication. Thank you to Aaron Morgan, Helen Landers, Luke Frels, Lonnie Bickel, Devyn Wilcox, and Amy Moir for their exceptional leadership and commitment. The arts are thriving at Carter G. Woodson High School!
We also celebrated a major milestone for our seniors this past Monday during our annual Celebrate Your Plan Day. Each senior wrote their post-graduation plans—college, career, or military—on a paper balloon and displayed it on our front windows for the entire community to see. We are so proud of their achievements and loved cheering them on as they celebrated how far they’ve come and looked ahead to what’s next.
Please join us for our final virtual community meeting of the year on Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m., where we will feature presentations from members of our Vietnamese and Jewish communities, sharing aspects of their culture and experience. As we’ve learned throughout the year, getting to know one another and honoring the many cultures represented in our school is vital to the strength and well-being of our community. Given that it is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month these discussions will be both timely and informative! Look for the link to the meeting in next week’s eNotify.
Good luck to our Science Olympiad team, who will be competing at Nationals tomorrow —go Team Godzilla!
This weekend, we invite you to Peach Pit Volleyball tonight at 5:00 p.m. in the main gym—come enjoy co-ed volleyball and Kona Ice! As always, stay updated on all of our athletic events and tournament results by visiting woodsonsports.com.
Please remember: there is no school on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We encourage everyone to take time to reflect on those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Wishing you a joyful and restful weekend!
Kevin Greata
Principal
Student and Group Recognition Webpage
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Calendar Reminder
Memorial Day Holiday
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday.
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Virtual Community Night
On Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m. we will be hosting our final Virtual Community Night of the school year. This year, we have focused on addressing hate speech in our community meetings and with our students. One common theme that has been present in our dialogue is the need to learn about the different communities that are part of our larger Carter G. Woodson community. To that end, we will be welcoming members of our Vietnamese and Jewish communities to share their experiences and we are looking forward to hearing their perspectives. The sharing of their story will help us gain a deeper understanding of our entire community, and will serve as a model for further future learning.
The link to the virtual meeting will be sent one day prior through eNotify. We hope to see you virtually on May 29th, at 6:30 pm!
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If you ordered a 2025 yearbook for your student they can pick up their pre-purchased copy during all lunches in J Hallway near the Clinic on Monday, June 2nd or Tuesday, June 3rd. There will be no sales during lunches on these two days, only pick-up for pre-purchased yearbooks.
Between June 4th and June 13th students can pick up their pre-purchased copy from D205 after school until 3:30pm. A limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase, first come, first served. Yearbooks are $90 and can be purchased either through myschoolbucks.com or with cash (exact change only). Communication will be sent out once we run out of yearbooks to sell.
After June 13th, students and parents can pick up their pre-purchased yearbook from the Main Office between 9:00am and 12:00pm.
Our Orchestra Department partnered with our Deaf and Hard of Hearing program and a technology company Music: Not Impossible to create an unforgettable experience this past week!
Medication Pickup
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all non-essential and daily medication stored in the health room should be picked up by dismissal time Friday June 6, at 11:30 AM. All other medications must be picked up by Wednesday, June 11, Dismissal is at 10:10 A.M.. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded.
For Non-Emergency over-the-counter medications (ie. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, menstrual cramps, etc.) the deadline is Friday, June 6 at 11:30 A.M.
It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission by email or a note, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.
If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide, Celeste Delahunty at 703-503-4610 or cdelahunty@fcps.edu or the Public Health Nurse Josephine Namaganda at jnamaganda@fcps.edu.
Final Exam Calendar 2024-25
Senior final exam calendar:
- Friday, May 30 (EVEN) - final exams in periods 6 and 8
- Monday, June 2 (ODD; 2/4 Returns) - final exams in periods 5 and 7
- Tuesday, June 3 (EVEN) - final exam in periods 2 and 4
- Wednesday, June 4 (ODD; 6/8 Returns) - final exam in period 1
Underclass final exam calendar:
- Wednesday, June 4 (Full day; ODD, 6/8 Returns) - final exam in period 1
- Thursday, June 5 (Half day; EVEN) - final exams in periods 6 and 8
- Friday, June 6 (Half day; ODD) - final exam in periods 5 and 7
- Monday, June 9 (Half day; EVEN) - final exam in periods 2 and 4
Seniors! Be sure to join your entire Class of 2025 on June 4th for the Senior Awards Ceremony. The event will run 9:45am-11:15am in the Auditorium.
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Woodson Summer Athletic Camps
Check out each teams webpage to get details on summer camp days, times, and costs. Thank you for your support of Woodson Athletics!
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Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders
Additional immunizations are required for students entering 12th grades.
- 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 healthcare 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.
Alumni Visits
We love to see our alumni, however, due to year-end testing and instruction, alumni visits will only be allowed after school hours. If you plan to visit after hours, please reach out to the teacher(s) you would like to visit to make sure they will be available after school.
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
Summer Student Intern Program
FCPS is launching a Summer Internship Program, a six-week, paid, in-person opportunity for FCPS high school students or recent alumni enrolled in post-secondary education. This program is designed to provide valuable hands-on work experience, professional development, and project-based learning across various FCPS departments.
Interns will support professional staff in their selected department with projects and participate in weekly professional development workshops on topics such as personal finance, communication skills, resume writing, and networking. Interns will shadow staff completing mission-critical projects that prepare the division for the upcoming school year.
Learn more about this internship program, which supports FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Next Steps for Budget
- Explore Initial Draft Boundary Scenarios
- Check Your MySchoolBucks Balance
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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