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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
It’s hard to believe we’re just a few short weeks away from the start of the 2025–2026 school year! I hope our students and families have had the opportunity to rest, relax, and recharge over the summer.
It’s been wonderful to see many of our students around campus—whether assisting with sports camps or gearing up for the upcoming Marching Band season. The energy they bring to our halls is truly unmatched.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing important updates and information to help prepare for the new school year. We have several new procedures in place, and it’s important that students and families are informed and ready. This week, I’d like to highlight our updated Cell Phone Policy.
Cell Phone Policy
Beginning this school year, students will not be permitted to use cell phones or accessories—including headphones—during the school day, except in designated areas. Below is an overview of the policy and what to expect:
Student Expectations:
- Phones and accessories must be stored away from the first bell at 8:10 AM until the final bell at 2:55 PM.
- Devices may not be accessed during class or passing periods, including in hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, or the library.
- Devices may only be used during lunch and only in the cafeteria, our designated phone-use area.
Policy Enforcement:
- If a student is found using a phone during the school day outside of approved times/locations, it will be confiscated by an administrator or security staff.
- Confiscated phones will be returned to the student at the end of the school day.
- Parents/guardians will be notified of each violation.
- After the second and third violations, detentions are assigned. Beginning with the fourth violation and any thereafter, students will receive a 20-day cell phone ban along with three days of detention.
- Additional sanctions may be given based on the Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) and FCPS Regulation 2601.39.
We understand this is a significant change, and we appreciate your partnership in supporting students as they adjust to the new expectations. Together, we can create a learning environment that minimizes distractions and promotes student success.
Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to a fantastic school year ahead!
Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
July 28 - Golf Tryouts, Virginia Golf Center, 9:30AM
July 28 - August 8 - Marching Band Camp
August 4 - Remaining Fall Sports Tryouts
August 14 - Freshmen & New Student Orientation, Centreville High School, 8:30-10:30AM
August 14 - Wildcat Welcome, Centreville High School, 5:00-7:00PM
August 18 - First Day of School
August 14 - Freshmen & New Student Orientation 8:30AM-10:30AM: Centreville High School will welcome the Class of 2029 and newly enrolled students at orientation on Thursday, August 14th. Students will learn about CVHS routines, walk their schedule to meet their teachers, and hear from Wildcat Ambassadors about what to expect from high school. The program will run from 8:30-10:30 at CVHS. Transportation will be provided from Bull Run, Centre Ridge, Centreville, Colin Powell and Union Mill elementary schools. Buses will depart at 8:00 am and return at 10:45 to the elementary schools.
August 14 - Wildcat Welcome - 5:00PM-7:00PM: Centreville High School hosts this annual back-to-school kick-off each year. We invite students and families to come on out to enjoy music provided by the marching band, learn about extra-curricular activities here at CVHS, purchase spirit wear, and grab a bite at the food trucks. This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect as a community and kick off the 2025–26 school year together!
Schedule Change Procedure Changes: A letter was sent to all families via email in February with the updated procedures for schedule changes for the 2025-26 school year. A summary of the timeline is provided below:
Apply Today for Free and Reduced Price Meals! - Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Access the application and view criteria on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage
Students who were approved for free and reduced-price meals last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Support Your Child’s Success by Checking SIS ParentVUE - Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar, Emiley Slebrch, if you need a code.
Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. You may also access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Back-to-School Immunization Requirements - Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- Get records from other states’ systems if your child was immunized outside of Virginia.
- Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Several 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 before the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, the Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age seven or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- Parents/guardians may choose for their child to not receive the HPV vaccination. Documentation is not required to opt out of the HPV vaccination.
- All students entering 12th grade are required to receive one dose of the MenACWY vaccine before the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 16 or older.
As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s health care provider or one of the following clinics:
FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come first served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
- Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekday and weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
Request PSAT and SAT School Day Testing Accommodations and Multilingual Support - FCPS high schools will give the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) to 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 8. That same day, 12th-graders will participate in SAT School Day.
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual support. Families can view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about College Board accommodations on the FCPS website.
If you have a student with disabilities in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this school year, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 4.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this school year, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 28, if you wish to request ML support for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
Secondary Grading Updates - There will be new secondary grading policies in 2025-26. The goal of these changes is to increase consistency and clarity of grading practices. Learn about middle and high school grading policy updates.
¡Solicite Hoy sus Comidas Gratuitas y a Precio Reducido! - Las familias deben completar la Solicitud de Comidas Gratuitas y a Precio Reducido antes del comienzo de cada año escolar. Las solicitudes aprobadas podrían calificar para recibir beneficios estudiantiles adicionales. Encuentre la planilla de solicitud, revise cuáles son los requisitos e información actualizada en la página web de Comidas Gratuitas y a Precio Reducido.
Aquellos estudiantes cuyas solicitudes de comidas gratuitas y a precio reducido, hayan sido aprobadas el año anterior, son elegibles para recibir este beneficio por los primeros 30 días de clases (o hasta que una nueva solicitud haya sido aprobada). Las familias deben llenar la solicitud lo más pronto posible para que los estudiantes que sean elegibles puedan disfrutar de sus comidas sin costo alguno.
Apoye el Éxito de su Niño Revisando SIS ParentVUE - Tenga acceso a los récords de asistencia, calificaciones y tareas de su estudiante, cuando lo necesite, a través de SIS ParentVUE. Padres y cuidadores deberían recibir un código de activación al momento de registrar a su niño en la escuela. Si necesita un código de activación, contacte al registrador de la escuela, Emiley Slebrch.
Una vez que haya activado su cuenta SIS ParentVUE para su estudiante en FCPS, usted mantendrá la misma hasta que su estudiante se gradúe. La información de más de un estudiante, que pertenezcan a la misma familia, puede accederse a través de la misma cuenta en SIS ParentVUE. Puede usar una aplicación en su dispositivo IPhone, IPad o Androide para acceder a SIS ParentVUE.
¿Necesita ayuda para crear su cuenta? Este video le guía paso a paso. Conozca más acerca de SIS ParentVUE.
Vacunación Obligatoria para el Regreso a Clases - Asegúrese de que su niño haya recibido todas las vacunas obligatorias antes del primer día de clases. Revise sus récords de vacunación para que sepa si le falta alguna vacuna. Usted puede:
- Solicite los récords de vacunación online usando el servicio gratuito del Sistema de Información Inmunológica de Virginia.
- Si su niño fue vacunado fuera de Virginia, reciba sus récords de los sistemas de otros estados.
- Pídale los récords a su médico. Algunos de ellos podrían cobrar por las copias.
Revise las vacunas obligatorias para ir a la escuela para que verifique si su niño está al día con ellas.
Vacunas Obligatorias para Estudiantes que Entran a 7mo. y 12vo. GradosVarias vacunas son obligatorias para aquellos estudiantes que entran a 7mo. Y 12vo. grados.
- Todos los estudiantes que entren al 7mo. grado están obligados a recibir una dosis de cada una de las siguientes vacunas, antes del comienzo de las clases: “Tetanus” o tétanos, “Diphtheria” o difteria, “Pertussis booster” (Tdap) o refuerzo de la tos ferina, “Meningococcal” (MenACWY) o meningocócico, y “Human Papillomavirus” (HPV) o papiloma humano
- Para cumplir los requisitos para recibir la vacuna Tdap (tos ferina), el niño debe recibirla cuando tenga 7 años o más de edad.
- Para cumplir los requisitos para recibir la vacuna MenACWY (meningocócico), el niño debe recibirla cuando tenga 10 o más años de edad.
- Los padres o representantes podrían escoger si su niño recibe o no la vacuna HPV (papiloma humano). No hace falta llenar ninguna planilla para “opt-out” o no recibir la vacuna HPV.
- Todos los estudiantes que entren al 12vo. Grado están obligados a recibir una dosis de la vacuna MenACWY (meningocócico) antes de comenzar la escuela.
- Para cumplir los requisitos para recibir la vacuna MenACWY (meningocócico), el niño debe recibirla cuando tenga 10 o más años de edad.
Siempre y cuando su niño cumpla los requisitos de edad listados previamente, podrá vacunarse en cualquier momento.
Dónde Recibir las VacunasSi su niño necesita alguna vacuna, haga una cita con su médico o en alguna de las siguientes clínicas de vacunación:
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Clinicas del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax (FCHD, por sus siglas en inglés). Éstas ofrecen vacunas a todos los estudiantes del Condado de Fairfax, así como a aquellos que tengan vacunas atrasadas o necesiten un refuerzo.
- Los eventos “Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs” ofrecen exámenes físicos y vacunación gratuitos a niños en edades a partir de los 5 años. Hay clínicas funcionando durante la semana y los fines de semana durante los meses de julio y agosto. Estas clínicas de salud son solamente para pacientes de Virginia que usen Medicaid, o quienes no tengan seguro y estén registrados con Inova. Es obligatorio tener cita. Para hacer una cita, llame al 703-698-2550. Traiga los récords de vacunación a la cita.
Clínicas locales de vacunación y recursos adicionales están disponibles en la página web de Recursos para Vacunación de FCPS y en la del FCHD.
Solicit Comodidades y Apoyo Multilingüe para los Días Escolares de los Exámenes PSAT y SAT - Las escuelas secundarias de FCPS efectuarán el examen “PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test” (NMSQT) para estudiantes de 10mo. y 11vo. Grados el miércoles 8 de octubre. Ese mismo día, los estudiantes de 12vo grado tomarán el examen “SAT School Day”.
Dado que estos exámenes son operados por la empresa College Board, los estudiantes no reciben automáticamente comodidades o apoyo multilingüe para tomar estas pruebas. Las familias pueden revisar en la página web de FCPS las Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ, por sus siglas en inglés) sobre las comodidades ofrecidas por College Board.
Si tiene un estudiante que tenga discapacidades y esté este año escolar en 10mo, 11vo u 12vo, por favor revise el proceso de solicitud de comodidades y envíe las planillas a la escuela secundaria antes del 4 de agosto.
Si tiene un estudiante que tenga discapacidades y esté este año escolar en 10mo, 11vo u 12vo, si desea solicitar apoyo multilingüe (ML, por sus siglas en inglés), por favor, revise el proceso de solicitud de apoyo ML y envié las planillas necesarias antes del jueves 28 de agosto.
Actualizaciones al Proceso de Calificación en Educación Secundaria - Habrá nuevas políticas para asignar calificaciones para las escuelas secundarias en el año 2025-2026. La meta de estos cambios es mejorar la consistencia y claridad de las prácticas usadas para asignar calificaciones. Conozca más sobre las actualizaciones a las políticas de calificación en las escuelas media y secundaria.
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