Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
I hope you are enjoying the long weekend!
We’re off to a fantastic start this school year, and last week was no exception. Our students continue to show why Wildcat Nation is the best in the county. We've seen a noticeable decrease in cell phone-related incidents, and students have done a great job settling into routines, especially with the weapons detection system now running smoothly thanks to their cooperation.
We ended the week with our first home football game, and the school spirit was undeniable! Our 12th man showed up strong, and the Wildcats played with heart from start to finish. It was a great way to close out the week and celebrate the strength of our community.
Looking ahead, this Wednesday is our Back to School Night. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with Senior Parent Night, hosted by our Student Services team. This session is packed with important information to help our seniors and their families navigate their final year at Centreville and prepare for life after graduation. Then, at 7:00 PM, families will have the chance to walk their student’s schedule, meet our dedicated staff, and learn more about course content and expectations for the year.
Next week, there will be no school for students on Tuesday, September 9, due to the special election. We also encourage all families to attend our first PTSA meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 10. And don’t forget, Homecoming Week is just around the corner! Details will be shared soon in the Upcoming Events section.
Thank you and Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
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September 2 - Senior Portrait Sign-Ups
September 3 - 9th Grade Wellness Screener
September 3 - Back to School Night, Centreville High School, 7:00PM
September 10 - PTSA Meeting, Centreville High School Library, 7:00PM
September 13 - Music Tag Day
September 15 - CATS Period Begins
September 22-26 - Homecoming Spirit Week
September 27 - Homecoming Dance, Centreville HIgh School
September 2 - Senior Portrait Sign Up: Class of 2025, it’s time to schedule your senior portraits! Appointments can be made online by visiting the following link: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/centreville-hs-clifton-va/. Be sure to book your session soon so you don’t miss out on this important milestone.
September 3 - 9th Grade Wellness Screener: On September 3rd, 5th, and 9th groups of 9th grade students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. We are using a program called Signs of Suicide (SOS). The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. Following the video, students will complete a brief depression screening form. This form cannot provide a diagnosis of depression but does indicate whether a young person should seek help from a mental health professional. If you do NOT wish your child to participate in this program and/or screener, please contact Kristin Girardin, Director of Student Services.
September 3 - Back to School Night: We’re excited to invite you to Centreville’s Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 3 starting at 7:00PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn about classroom expectations, walk your student’s schedule, and see how we can work together for a successful school year.
September 10 - PTSA Meeting: Please join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 PM in the Centreville High School Library. Dr. Healey will be sharing a “State of Centreville” presentation to provide updates on key changes in the 2025-2026 school year including cell phone policy, weapons detection screening, and modifications to the bell schedule. We invite you to join the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) to help foster a positive and inclusive school climate. Your involvement in PTSA is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and make a lasting impact on our school community. If you are not a member of the CVHS PTSA, learn more about membership, donations, and information from previous meetings here.
September 13 - Music Tag Day: Tag Day is the music department’s biggest fundraiser each year. Groups of students with a parent chaperone go door to door, asking for monetary donations in support of the Band, Choir and Orchestra programs. The funds raised provide sectional instruction, the purchase of equipment and music and more. Thank you in advance for supporting our performing arts programs!
September 15 - CATS Period Begins: Students and families may have noticed on our bell schedule this year the addition of CATS Period in lieu of PLUS Rotations. CATS (Continuous Achievement & Targeted Support) period is designed to provide students with targeted intervention during the school day. Students will either be identified for intervention based on data and needs will be prioritized based on time of year, testing windows, and progress toward completion of graduation requirements or they will be assigned to a study hall during this time. Students identified for intervention will remain in their Intervention cycles for approximately 6 weeks. Students not identified for intervention will be assigned to a study hall, but will be able to make appointments to see other study hall teachers. Students will receive a ROAR lesson on September 11 to describe the expectations and procedures for CATS period.
AP Jump Start Program: 9th grade AP Human Geography students are participating in a Jumpstart program for two weeks during their Advisory period. As 9th graders, this is their first exposure to college-level coursework, and this program is designed to provide them with AVID-based learning strategies to help them succeed in this and other advanced courses. During their time together, they are learning how to decipher challenging academic material, practicing focused note taking, and organizing and reviewing classroom materials to effectively study for summative assessments. It's been a great way to start the year off strong!
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Teamwork in Spanish: In Senora Givens Spanish 1 class this week, students put their language skills and teamwork to the test in a fun, fast-paced Kahoot challenge! Working in teams, they answered questions about common Spanish phrases, earning materials to build the tallest tower in the room. Learning and a little friendly competition filled the classroom as students stayed engaged and motivated to use their Spanish in a creative and interactive way. ¡Excelente trabajo, estudiantes!
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Upcoming Changes to FCPS High School Transcripts: To provide a more comprehensive and accurate record of a student's educational journey, FCPS students’ transcripts will now specify the location where certain courses are taken. This change, which was approved by the School Board in December 2024, will affect courses taken at the following FCPS locations:
- FCPS High School Academies
- FCPS Interagency Alternative Schools
- FCPS Online Campus
- Classes taken concurrently at other FCPS schools
Starting September 26, 2025, students’ transcripts will list these courses under a separate heading for the corresponding program. Transcripts and report cards printed before this date will still show all courses listed under the student's base school.
This update will provide a clearer picture of the diverse academic opportunities our students are pursuing across the district. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Student Services office.
SEL Screener Parent Notification and Updates: The Fall Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3 through 12 in October.
Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit FCPS’ Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
No-Cost Meals Available for Students on September 9: As a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students and school staff on September 9 due to a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. FCPS will provide student meals at a select number of schools at no cost. Please keep in mind that:
- Lunch and a snack will be served together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Meals must be eaten on site at participating schools.
- Enrichment activities will be available for children. Participation is encouraged but not required.
- Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
- Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.
View a list of school sites that will be providing meals for children on September 9. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS: At Centreville High School, 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.
Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources: Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Opt your child in or out of a variety of online educational tools and choose how student information is managed. Please visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage today to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to FamiliesWe know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child’s education. The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by the school division to help you support your child’s needs and learning at home.
The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help ensure your child has what they need to succeed. Check out some of the upcoming Family Academy sessions:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (available in English and Spanish)
- Loving Solutions
- Military-Connected Youth Family Advisory Council
- Parent Project
- Family Resource Center Webinars on topics including: How to Prepare for School; Building Collaborative Relationships Between Caregivers and Educators; Worried Parents, Anxious Kids; and What Families Need to Know About Drugs for Their Students with Disabilities.
Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on these sessions and to register to attend.
Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations: Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Tuesday, November 18, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. Visit the How To Submit Immunization Documents webpage for step-by-step guidance on how to check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information
Please check with your health care provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2025-26 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
Asegurando la Seguridad de los Estudiantes: Regístrese en Volunteer FCPS: En la Centreville High School nuestros voluntarios son una parte muy importante de nuestra comunidad escolar. Valoramos mucho el tiempo y el cuidado que dedican a nuestros estudiantes.
Las actualizaciones recientes en nuestro proceso de voluntariado tienen un solo objetivo principal: mantener seguros a los estudiantes.
Estas actualizaciones, entre ellas, revisiones del registro de ofensores sexuales y en algunos casos, verificaciones de antecedentes criminales, son medidas de seguridad que nos ayudan a mantener un ambiente escolar seguro y de apoyo para todos los estudiantes.
Invitamos a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad interesados en apoyar a nuestros estudiantes como voluntarios a que visiten “Volunteer FCPS”, oprime “Conozca sobre los programas”, y luego “Inscribete como Voluntario” . Después de crear un perfil, verá un video de orientación y completará la solicitud para ser voluntario.
“Volunteer FCPS” garantiza un ambiente seguro, constante y acogedor en todas nuestras escuelas. Todos los voluntarios deben estar registrados en “Volunteer FCPS”. Esto incluye a las personas que ayudan como acompañantes en excursiones, trabajan en ferias de libros, o colaboran de forma regular en salones, bibliotecas o cafeterías. Los voluntarios que trabajen sin supervisión con estudiantes también deberán completar una verificación de antecedentes.
Sabemos que estos cambios pueden parecer difíciles, especialmente para quienes han sido voluntarios por muchos años. Nuestra intención es asegurar que cada estudiante se sienta seguro y apoyado con cada persona que encuentre en la escuela.
Como recordatorio, todos los voluntarios —y visitantes a la escuela— deben registrarse escaneando su identificación en el quiosco de visitantes. Para más información, visite la página de Preguntas Frecuentes sobre Voluntariado en FCPS.
Recuerde Completar los Formularios de Permiso para los Recursos Escolares: Las familias pueden fácilmente darles permiso a sus niños para que tengan acceso a una variedad de recursos usando el sistema “Parent Digital Consent” o sistema Digital de Consentimiento Parental. Allí usted puede decidir si su hijo participa (opt. in) o no en varias herramientas educativas en línea y también elegir cómo se maneja la información de los estudiantes. Visite la página web “Parent Digital Consent” para que puedan acceder al sistema. Mire este video para ver cómo usar esta herramienta.
Notificación y Actualizaciones para Padres sobre la Encuesta SEL: La Encuesta de Aprendizaje Social y Emocional (SEL, por sus siglas en inglés) será tomado por los estudiantes entre los grados 3 y 12 en el mes de octubre.
Dos veces al año, los estudiantes usan la encuesta SEL para compartir sus perspectivas acerca de qué tan bien sus escuelas y comunidades les han ayudado a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para ser exitosos. La encuesta consiste en formular preguntas o presentar afirmaciones en las que los estudiantes pueden reflexionar y responder. Esto les da una forma de expresar si en su escuela se sienten valorados, incluidos y apoyados.
Después de cada encuesta, estarán disponible en la pestaña Documentos dentro de SIS ParentVUE y serán enviados por correo a las familias que no tengan una cuenta en ParentVUE. Para más información, incluyendo las preguntas de la encuesta SEL y los pasos para excluir a su hijo (opt-out), por favor visite la página web del Examen de Aprendizaje Social-Emocional (SEL).
Conozca FCPS y los Recursos Disponibles para las Familias: Sabemos que como padre, madre o tutor, usted juega un papel muy importante en la educación de su hijo. La Academia Familiar reúne clases, seminarios en línea, talleres y programas ofrecidos por FCPS para ayudarle a apoyar las necesidades y el aprendizaje de su hijo en casa.
La Academia Familiar también incluye información sobre recursos que aseguran que su hijo tenga lo que necesita para tener éxito. Vea algunas de las próximas sesiones de la Academia Familiar:
- Paternidad compartida: Dos Padres, Dos Hogares (disponible en inglés y en español)
- Soluciones amorosas
- Consejo Consultivo para la Juventud de Familias Militares
- Seminarios Web del Centro de Recursos para Familias sobre temas como: Cómo Prepararse para la Escuela, Creando Relaciones de Colaboración entre Cuidadores y Maestros, Padres Preocupados, Niños Ansiosos, y Lo que las Familias Necesitan Saber sobre las Drogas y sus Hijos con Discapacidades
Para encontrar más información sobre estas sesiones y para registrarse para asistir a ellas, visite el catálogo de la Academia Familiar.
Asegúrese de que su Niño Esté al Día con sus Vacunas: Por favor asegúrese de que su niño tenga todas las vacunas necesarias. Recuerde que para poder asistir a la escuela en Virginia, todos los estudiantes están obligados a estar vacunados contra ciertas enfermedades. ¡Esto es muy importante para que podamos mantener a nuestros niños saludables!
A partir del martes 18 de noviembre, los estudiantes que no hayan entregado prueba de vacunación, podría no permitírsele el acceso a clases. Visite la página Cómo Enviar Documentos de Vacunación para que encuentre una guía paso a paso sobre cómo revisar el estatus de vacunación de su niño y cómo enviar información actualizada de vacunación.
Por favor, revise junto a su médico si su niño está al día con todas las vacunas exigidas para comenzar el año escolar 2025-2026. Si todavía necesita alguna vacuna, haga una cita para que la reciba, visite la página web del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax para que encuentre una lista de clínicas de vacunación infantil, u otros recursos sobre las vacunas. ¡Sea inteligente y vacune a su niño!
Próximos Cambios en las Transcripciones Escolares de Secundaria de FCPS: Para ofrecer un registro más completo y preciso del recorrido educativo de los estudiantes, los expedientes escolares de los estudiantes de FCPS ahora indicarán el lugar donde se toman ciertos cursos. Este cambio, aprobado por la Junta Escolar en diciembre de 2024, afectará a los cursos tomados en los siguientes lugares de FCPS:
- Academias en escuelas secundarias de FCPS
- Escuelas alternativas interagencias de FCPS
- Campus Online de FCPS
- Clases tomadas simultaneamente en otras escuelas de FCPS
A partir del viernes 26 de septiembre, las transcripciones de los expedientes escolares mostrarán estos cursos bajo un encabezado separado para el programa correspondiente. Los expedientes y reportes de calificaciones impresos antes de esta fecha, muestran todos los cursos tomados por un estudiante bajo el nombre de la escuela que atiende.
Esta actualización ofrecerá una descripción más clara de las diversas oportunidades académicas que nuestros estudiantes disfrutan en todo el distrito.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de Servicios Estudiantiles en la escuela de su hijo.
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