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Woodson Weekly is published every Monday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Vision Statement
Carter G. Woodson High School is a community that embraces diversity in a culture of improvement and success that promotes academic curiosity and individual mental and physical growth.
Message from Mr. Greata
Hello Woodson Community,
As we look forward to the start of the school year, we wanted to send out this weekly early, which contains a lot of important back to school information. This year, We will be sending out the Woodson Weekly on Monday afternoon, to help families better plan for the week. This same information will be sent out again through the weekly next Monday, the 11th, our first official Woodson Weekly for the year.
I also want to share that Michelle Case, one of our outstanding assistant principals, has accepted a new leadership opportunity at Chantilly High School. While we are certainly sad to see her go, we are incredibly proud of her and grateful for the tremendous impact she has had on our Carter G. Woodson community.
During her time with us, Michelle has served our students, staff, and families with dedication, integrity, and heart. Her commitment to equity, excellence, and student success has helped shape a positive and supportive environment throughout our school. From championing student engagement and academic growth to strengthening our professional learning communities, her leadership has left a lasting mark.
Thank you Michelle!
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Important Date for 2025-2026
Thursday, August 14, 4-7pm - Freshman and New Student Orientation
Friday, August 15th, 9am-11am - Cav Kickoff(Open House)
Monday, August 18th - First Day of School
Thursday, August 28th - Cav Carnival
Thursday, September 4th - Back to School Night
Wednesday, October 8th - PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
Friday, October 17th - Homecoming Parade and Football Game
Saturday, October 18th - Homecoming Dance
Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 - Winter Break
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3 - Spring Break
Wednesday, June 17th - Last Day of SY25-26
Student Services Updates
Student Class Schedules for This Year
School counselors have returned and are working hard on updating and finalizing student schedules for the new school year. Please know that student schedules will be available to students and parents/caregivers in SIS StudentVUE and SIS ParentVUE around 6:00am on Thursday, August 14th. Student schedules are not finalized until that time, to allow counselors to resolve conflicts and update schedules as needed to try and accommodate student schedule requests from academic advising last semester. If you have questions about scheduling, please contact your assigned school counselor. Please know that we are unable to accommodate many change requests at this time due to classes being full, but will work to resolve any errors in scheduling prior to school beginning on August 18th.
Updated Alpha Assignments for School Counselors
School counselor assignments have been updated for the 2025-2026 school year. Every few years, in order to balance counselor caseloads to ensure as much uniformity in the size of caseloads as possible, we must update the last name alpha ranges that school counselors serve and move some students to new counselors. Over the past couple of years, the disparity in the size of counselor caseloads has grown to a point where updates to alpha ranges were again needed to rebalance caseload sizes to ensure that counselors are able to provide consistently high-quality service to their students and parents/caregivers.
Below are the updated school counselor alpha assignments for this year, effective immediately (please search for the grade level and alpha range in which your last name falls). Please know that all seniors will remain with the same counselor. Therefore, you will see two alpha ranges noted for most counselors: one for students in grade 12 and the other for students in grade 9-11. This alpha split is for this year only. Next year, counselors will serve families in the single updated alpha range. The Student Services Staff Contact webpage has been updated to reflect the new caseloads. Please bookmark this site to refer to it as needed going forward.
· Jamie Korpacz: A-Bu (Gr. 12) / A-Bo (Gr. 9-11)
· Brooke Metrinko: Bv-Dj (Gr. 12) / Br-Dee (Gr. 9-11)
· Isabelle Hegland (replacing Adrienne Wood): Dk-Had (Gr. 12) / Def-Haf (Gr. 9-11)
· Grady Ford: Hae-Kh (Gr. 12) / Hag-Kh (Gr. 9-11)
· Elizabeth Walter: Ki-Mar (Gr. 12) / Ki-Mann (Gr. 9-11)
· Meagan Labuhn (replacing Victoria Powell): Mas-Ni (Gr. 12) / Mano-Oc (Gr. 9-11)
· Ashley Demaree: Nj-Rom (Gr. 12) / Od-Ros (Gr. 9-11)
· Rachel Bopp: Ron-Thi (Gr. 12) / Rot-Thi (Gr. 9-11)
· Elle Nguyen: Thj-Z (all students Gr. 9-12)
We know that change can be challenging at first, and that this split will also result in some families now working with two counselors for students in different grade levels. This change was done for the betterment of our students and school, and to ensure counselors have manageable case load sizes to provide the level of service all students should expect. All counselors are licensed and trained and are all equipped and ready to meet the needs of their updated caseloads. We look forward to partnering with and supporting all our Cavaliers this year!
Transfer Student Orientation
Transfer students and parents for grades 10 – 12 are invited to come for a parent and student orientation and information session on Thursday, August 14th from 4-5pm in the Library. Presentation topics will include items such as our bell schedule, rules and expectations, and important points of contact.
Following the informational session, student ambassadors will be available to provide tours of the building for students and parents.
9th Grade Orientation
Rising 9th grade Student Orientation will take place on Thursday, August 14th from 5-6pm in the Auditorium. Ninth grade students and parents are invited to come and learn more about what high school is all about. Presentation topics will include items such as our bell schedule, rules and expectations, and important points of contact. You will also hear directly from Woodson student government officers on how to get involved.
Following the informational session, student ambassadors will be available to provide tours of the building for students.
6-7pm Parents will attend an additional informational session while students are touring.
Cav Kickoff - Open House
Friday, August 1th, 9-11am
Get excited, Cavaliers! The new school year is coming, and we invite the community to kick off the year with us on August 15th for our annual open house.
All students and families may come during this informal event to tour the building, meet and greet teachers, meet new friends in class, get school supply lists, and have opportunities to sign up for clubs, activities and the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO).
- Visit with student clubs and athletic teams
- Drop off medication at the clinic
- Learn about Woodson’s PTSO and become a member
- Purchase Athletic Booster passes
- Purchase Woodson spirit wear
- Get MySchoolBucks (for class fees and lunch money) and SIS ParentVUE assistance
- Learn about our Library resources
- And so much more!
Student Schedules
Beginning Thursday, August 14th at 6:00a.m. all students and parents will have access to class schedules in SIS StudentVUE and ParentVUE. SIS (Student Information System) is the application to see/submit attendance, class performance, and demographic data.
Student Laptop Distribution
Starting on Wednesday, August 13th, we will be distributing student Chromebooks. Parents do not need to attend. However, if a parent needs to pick up the student Chromebook they will need the student id number in order for one to be checked out.
Distribution:
Wednesday, August 13th, 9:00am-12:00pm Library
Thursday, August 14th, 4:00pm-7:00pm-Library
Friday, August 15th, 9:00am-12:00pm Library
If your student retained their school issued laptop this summer, they will continue to use that laptop for the 2025-2026 school year. They will not receive a new one during distribution days. If a student has a device that is not working or is damaged, they can come during any of the distribution days to receive a replacement.
Each student should bring their laptop on the first day of school fully charged and ready to go.
Every student must take a computer due to testing purposes. To take the PSAT/SAT, SOL, or AP test, each student must take the assessment on an FCPS device. As a result, we require each student to take an FCPS laptop even if a student decides to use their own personal device.
If you have questions, please contact our Woodson Tech Team at woodsontechteam@fcps.edu
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2026 Senior Information
For up to date Senior information, please follow this link.
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New Epinephrine Authorization Form
The Asthma Authorization form SS/SE-65 and Epinephrine Authorization SS/SE-64 forms were recently updated last school year. Please use these new forms. Note: If you already have your completed forms for the upcoming school year using the old forms, they will be accepted.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our PHN - Josephine Namaganda jnamaganda@fcps.edu
Fall Athletic Tryouts
Students interested in Fall (or Winter/Spring) sports can visit the Woodson Athletics website to find out more information or contact the Activities Office at 703-503-4681.
In order for a student to try out for any athletic team, they must have the following items completed prior to the first day of tryouts:
1) Activity Registration (online submission)
2) VHSL Sports Physical turned in to the Athletic Trainer or Activities Office C103
Dietary Accommodations Form
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is implementing a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. This form only needs to be filled out once while your student is enrolled at FCPS.
Please keep in mind the following information while reviewing the steps below:
- FCPS does not provide meals containing pork.
- We offer vegetarian and vegan options for lunch at every school, every day. If your student needs pork-free or vegetarian meals (which do not contain meat, poultry, or fish but may contain dairy and/or eggs), you do not need to fill out a Dietary Accommodation form, as we have those options available at all schools.
- The form must be completed and submitted via email to dietary.forms.fns@fcps.edu and the Registered Dietitians will reach out to the parent.
Please note that while FCPS is not a peanut-free kitchen, our peanut butter products are individually wrapped to prevent cross-contamination.
Student Parking Passes
Parking passes for the 2025-2026 school year will be available for purchase online only. Information on how to purchase parking passes will be released in mid-August.
For planning purposes, the cost for a full-year parking pass is $200.00.
Immunization Requirement for Rising Seniors
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit FCPS’ immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.
Twelfth grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
Please contact Woodson Registrar, Darlene Sheppard at dmsheppard@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Student Consent Forms
Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.
Forms available in the PDC include:
- School Counseling Opt-Out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Family Life Education Opt-Out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Hazel Health
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
- SOS Screener Opt-Out
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
As FCPS updates the PDC, more district-wide forms will be added.
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent
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