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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
I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Labor Day weekend with family and friends, and also found a little time to relax and recharge.
We kicked things off with our first home football game, Cav Carnival, and Feeder Night on Thursday, and what an amazing event it was! One of my favorite moments each year is watching our younger students run across the field, knowing that one day they may be on the field as athletes or artists at Carter G. Woodson High School.
A big shout-out goes to Will Cogan and our Sports Leadership classes for putting together such a fantastic Cav Carnival. The highlight of the night was the spirited obstacle course race between our Director of Student Activities, Blair Smith, and Garfield DSA, Michael Payne, with the Cavaliers coming out on top! We are also so proud of our football team for their hard-fought game and are looking forward to a great season ahead.
Looking ahead, we have two big events this week:
Schedule Change Window
Students will have the opportunity to request a schedule change on a first come, first served basis, depending on course availability. The window opens Tuesday, September 2, at 7:30 a.m. and closes Monday, September 8, at 7:30 a.m. A Google Form link will appear in Schoology at the start of the window. Please note that classes are tighter than in previous years, and we will accommodate as many requests as possible.
Back-to-School Night Thursday, September 4
We hope you’ve had a chance to review the E-Notify sent last week with all the details. If not, you can also find the information on our website.
Pre-events begin before 6:00 p.m. (see E-Notify for details).
At 6:00 p.m., families will follow their student’s schedule, available on ParentVUE and StudentVUE. Printed copies and additional support will also be available in the library, where families can also join the PTSO and purchase Spirit Wear.
As always, please check woodsonsports.com for a full list of upcoming athletic events and activities, and we are looking forward to seeing you at Back to School Night!
Important Date for 2025-2026
Thursday, September 4th - Back to School Night
Wednesday, October 8th - PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
Friday, October 10th - Underclass Picture Make-Up
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
Thursday, June 4th- Class of 2026 Graduation
Wednesday, June 17th - Last Day of SY25-26
Tech News
Our school provides each student with a Chromebook and an official HP-branded or Dell-branded USB-C charger.
If your student has been issued a charger that does not match this requirement, please have them bring it to the Tech Team immediately so it can be swapped for the correct one.
Failure to return or report an incorrect charger may result in a replacement fee being charged at the end of the year during device collection.
Thank you for helping us ensure students have the proper equipment for their devices.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminars
Attention all 10th grade students and their parents. All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar, Partners for Safe Teen Driving. Please mark your calendar for the Woodson seminars for 2025-2026. Seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium. You do NOT have to register for this, attendance will be taken at the presentation.
Wednesday, September 10th Wednesday, November 19th Wednesday, February 11th Wednesday, April 8th
Athletic Gear Sale
You may purchase Woodson Athletic / PE wear visiting this online store. We won’t be selling spirit wear at CG Woodson athletic events this year — but don’t worry! You can still stock up on all your favorite Cavalier gear online.
Shop anytime, from anywhere!
From classic tees to cozy hoodies and fan-favorite accessories, we’ve got the spirit gear to keep you looking sharp and showing off your Cav pride.
Variety of Colors & Styles
Most items come in multiple colors — be sure to click on each product to explore all your options!
Questions? Contact Heather Lennon at mhlennon5@gmail.com.
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
At Carter G. Woodson our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit [Volunteer FCPS], click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
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Math Center
The Woodson Math Center opens on Tuesday, September 2nd. Students can come by B208 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 - 3:45 pm to receive free peer math tutoring. Snacks will be provided!
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Free and Reduced Meals Updates
FRM eligibility carryover from SY 24-25 is valid for the first thirty (30) days of school, or until a new application is processed. Households will be required to submit a new application by October 1, 2025.
Families can apply online for the 2025–2026 school year on the FNS webpage for a quicker response, though paper applications are also available from schools or can be printed from the website.
If you want your children to participate in FCPS fee-based programs on a free or reduced fee basis and receive information about other benefits for your children parents must also fill out the FCPS Consent to Share Students’ Meals Eligibility Status Information for Benefits for Other Programs.
College & Career Center
📣 College Rep Visits for Juniors & Seniors Start Next Week! Meet with college reps and learn more about what their schools have to offer.
✅ How to Sign Up:
- Go to Naviance → Colleges → Research Colleges → College Visits
- Get teacher permission at least 2 days before the visit
- Notes with rep contact info will be posted here after visits
📅 Upcoming Visits (first 2 weeks so far — more to come!):
📌 Check out the new College & Career Center Calendar to see a list of scheduled college visits.
High School Transcript Updates for Courses Taken at Other Locations
As part of the secondary grading updates, effective with the 2025-2026 school year, high school transcripts and report cards will be updated to show the specific location where a course was taken. This includes courses taken at FCPS High School Academies, FCPS Interagency Alternative Schools, FCPS Online Campus, and classes taken concurrently at other FCPS Schools. Transcripts printed before September 26, 2025 will still list all courses under the student's base school.
Academic Screening and Growth Tests
FCPS uses the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth assessments to determine students’ strengths and needs in mathematics and reading. Students in select high school math and English courses will participate in these tests. Test results help families and teachers know how to support each student’s learning and development. The Academic Screening, Growth, and Diagnostic Tests webpage provides more information on these tests.
- MAP Growth Reading - Students enrolled in an English 9, English 10, and English 11 course are required to participate in the fall. Some students will also test in winter and/or spring to monitor progress.
- MAP Growth Math – Students enrolled in an Algebra 1 or Algebra 1, Part 1 course are required to participate in fall, winter, and spring. Students enrolled in multilingual learner (ML) mathematics courses, Algebra Functions and Data Analysis, Geometry, Algebra 2, and equivalent courses are required to test in the fall. Some students in these courses will also test in winter and/or spring to monitor progress.
Tests are delivered within the classroom instructional block. Teachers set specific testing dates for each class. General timing for required screening and growth is available on the Grade Level Tests webpage.
Based on academic screening results, some students may require a reading or math intervention plan. If you have questions about academic screening or growth tests, please contact your student’s English or mathematics teacher.
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