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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
We had an incredible stretch of events at Carter G. Woodson High School, starting with our Back-to-School Night last Thursday. It was a wonderful evening filled with positive energy. Thank you to all the families who joined us and to our staff who stayed late to welcome and support our community.
Congratulations to our varsity football team, who earned a decisive victory over Edison on Friday night—our first win in more than 750 days! We are so proud of how far this team has come and are excited for the season ahead.
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of traveling to Washington, D.C., to the Spanish Cultural Center to celebrate 25 Woodson students recognized as award-winning essayists. Out of 71 total submissions, 25 were from Woodson High School and all 71 were awarded the Pioneer Award. Congratulations to Isabella Nguyen, who won first prize, and Aryan Romero Zamani, who won third prize. Students wrote about Bernardo de Gálvez and his contributions to the American Revolutionary War, learning how unsung heroes can make a lasting difference. Thank you so much to Senora Cohen, our Spanish Honor Society sponsor, for her enthusiastic support of these amazing students! Be on the lookout for a full feature on our website soon.
This is also the time of year for students to get involved in clubs. Many clubs are holding interest meetings, and our vibrant club life has something for everyone. Visit our Clubs and Organizations page to learn more and see the staff sponsors for each group. Our clubs make a powerful impact both inside and outside our building. For instance, our Environmental Club has grown and donated hundreds of pounds of produce from our school garden to Food for Others, a local food bank. This is just one example of many at Carter G. Woodson.
A quick reminder: tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9th, is a student holiday due to the special election—there will be no school. As always, please check out woodsonsports.com for sports schedules.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and community.
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IMPORTANT: 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.
Important Date for 2025-2026
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.
Counselor Corner
School is in full swing! Counselors are working hard to support students' wellness and academic success. We focus on the Social and Emotional Learning of students, helping to support students where they are. We will share some resources and supports with 9th graders this week through Social Studies classes, emphasizing starting the school year off well, getting connected to the Woodson community, and resources available to students so they have a successful high school experience. We highlight our Woodson Wellness site and Freshman padlet from our main Student Services padlet (please bookmark).
College application season is here! Counselors met with seniors on 8/26 to share important senior year planning info, review the Senior Checklist and Senior Year Process documents, and refresh on the importance of organization. A transcript processed on time is one that was requested on time. We require 20 school days to upload transcripts, complete Secondary Reports, write recommendation letters, and submit all documents. Note our transcript request timeline deadlines. All students must submit a Consent form IS-111 and a Transcript Request Form on time in order for us to submit transcripts.
Students! Get connected and participate in a club, sports team, or activity. Hey Day is coming up on 9/26 during 3/3 Returns and is a fantastic time to check out which club is a great match. Locate the Woodson calendar from the home page (scroll down to see the week’s events). A great way to stay informed and connected is to follow us (or your favorite club/team) on insta: @woodsonhs, @cgwstudentsvcs, @woodsoncavathletcs. For logistics of senior year (portraits, graduation, etc) bookmark this page.
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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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National Honor Society
National Honor Society Interest meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11th at 3:00 in the auditorium. Application requirements and process will be discussed. Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only.
College & Career Center
📣 College Rep Visits for Juniors & Seniors! 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: Check out our College & Career Center Calendar to see a list of scheduled college visits.
🎓 For College & Career Explorations, please visit the College & Career Center Padlets. Questions? Email Christine Lieb-Mosley at cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
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.
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