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UPCOMING EVENTS
AUGUST
14: Spartan Open House, (Time TBD)
18: First Day of School (Orange Day)
WSHS Calendars/Bell Schedules
2025-26 school year calendar
Summer Office Hours
Call our main office phone, (703) 913-3800, and leave a voicemail to request an appointment.
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT
Farewell to Betsy Fawsett and best of luck at her new role at Thomas Jefferson High School. She will will be around as a Spartan parent!
Welcome to the Spartan Family, Deonte Young, WSHS new assistant principal.
Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Proud
SPARTAN STRONG!
NEWS AND NOTES
Back to School Immunization Clinics
Get ahead this summer and sign up for an immunization appointment NOW!
Reminder, all rising seniors need their final dose of the Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY/MCV4) Vaccine prior to entering 12th grade.
The clinics are open to all FCPS students who need immunizations regardless of if they have had vaccines in the past, new to the country, or those that just need to a follow up to be up to date.
Go here for clinic information and other resources
Moving this Summer?
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 2029 I Student Services Quick Links
2025 SAT and PSAT/NMSQT Day
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 8, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual learner supports.
If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to WSHS by Monday, August 4, to request new or updated College Board testing accommodations.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 28, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
FAMILY LIAISON NEWS
Please check out our NEW Family Liaison Page to find up-to-date information and resources!
Summer Hours: Please email Ashley at ajspringstee@fcps.edu or call at 571-459-8477 if you need assistance during the summer.
New:
End of the Year Reminders
Summer Resources and Contacts
STUDENT CORNER
Behind the Wheel Classes
Behind the Wheel classes are being offered this Summer and Fall at West Springfield HS. Please click on the link to access the registration page to sign up for behind the wheel classes. The number of spots that are available are limited, so be sure to register this week.
PTSA
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 WSHS PTSA Officers!
Thank you to Richard Ewell for serving as the PTSA President or Treasurer for the past 5 years. He will still be around as a member for the next 2 years! Thank you for your leadership and hard work!
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!
SPORTS
Tryouts Information SY 2025-2026
If you are interested in trying out for an Athletic Team at West Springfield High School, please visit our website at www.spartansports.net for more information. You can also view our info video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLVZo8ynkmo.
Fall Sports: Tryouts begin Monday, August 4, 2025
Cross Country, Cheerleading, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Girls Volleyball, Boys Volleyball
Exception: Golf begins July 28, 2025
ALL FALL SPORT BEGIN IN AUGUST, ALL SUMMER VACATIONS SHOULD BE PLANNED FOR JUNE/JULY
Winter Sports: Tryouts begin Monday, November 10,2025
Boys/Girls Basketball, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Rifle, Swim and Dive, Wrestling
Spring Sports: Tryouts begin Monday, February 23, 2025
Baseball, Crew, Girls/Boys Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Girls/Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls/Boys Tennis
Each athlete MUST complete the 2 items below prior to any off season workout or try-outs:
- VHSL physical is required for participation. It must be dated after May 1, 2025. The VHSL Physical Form can be found HERE
- Please make sure that the insurance information is included, and all parent/student signatures are on the form.
- Please turn your Physical into the Activities Office. Mail to: Attn: Chris Worrell ATC West Springfield HS, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield VA, 22152 or email to: cworrell@fcps.edu
- Families & student-athletes must complete the online Athletic Registration each school year. This site is transitioning to a new site and will not be available until June 1st. Please look for communication regarding this update.
Athletics Website: www.spartansports.net
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
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
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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- New High School Cell Phone Policy
- National Merit Scholarship Winners
- Comprehensive Boundary Review
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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