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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
We’re already one month into the new school year, and it’s been exciting to see our students settling into their classes, engaging with their learning, and building positive daily routines. As we move further into the semester, students are taking on more academic challenges, and we’re proud of their focus and determination so far.
With routines now established, we want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of consistent, on-time attendance. Being in class every day is one of the most important factors in a student’s academic success. As a school community, we all share the responsibility of supporting our students and it starts with showing up in class, on time, every day. Let’s continue working together to keep our students on track and thriving.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to celebrate one of our favorite school traditions, Homecoming Week, taking place next week! Our Student Government Association (SGA) has planned a fun-filled week featuring spirit days, a school-wide pep rally, a community parade, a tailgate party, and the much-anticipated Homecoming Dance. It’s a great opportunity for students, staff, and families to come together and show their Wildcat pride.
Thank you and Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
September 24* - CATS Period Begins (New Date)
September 22-26 - Homecoming Spirit Week
September 23 - School Holiday, Rosh Hashanah
September 27 - Homecoming Dance, Centreville HIgh School
September 30 - Common App Boot Camp, Centreville Library, 9:30-10:30AM
September 30 - CVHS Band Ensemble Concert, GMU Center for the Arts, 7:30-10:00PM
October 3 - National Merit Semi-Finalist Recognition, ROAR
October 8 - PSAT Day (Grades 10-11), SAT Day (Grade 12)
October 8 - Orchestra Fall Concert, Centreville Auditorium, 7:00-9:00PM
October 9 - CVHS College Fair, Main Gym, 9:30-10:45AM
October 10 - Choir Mic Night, Centreville Auditorium, 7:00-9:00PM
September 24 - CATS Period Begins: Based on feedback from students and staff, we will begin our CATS period on September 24 instead of this week. Instead, we will educate students about the new purpose, processes, and procedures of our new CATS period during ROAR lessons this week. We will send communication out by the end of this week to students and families about CATS period assignments.
September 22-26 - Homecoming Spirit Week: We are excited to celebrate the fall tradition of Homecoming Week from September 22-26. Our Student Government Association (SGA) is working hard to plan a fun-filled week for students, staff, and the community. Below is a summary of the events for the week:
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Spirit Days:
- Monday, 9/22: Pajama Day
- Tuesday, 9/23: NO SCHOOL
- Wednesday, 9/24: Twin Day
- Thursday, 9/25: Tacky Tourist Day
- Friday, 9/26: CVHS Spirit Wear!
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Homecoming Pep Rally: We will conclude Homecoming Week with a Pep Rally on Friday, September 26, during 3rd period. We will be modifying our bell schedule to move the Pep Rally to the end of the day. Our schedule will flip 3rd period and 7th period this day. So, the order of classes will be 1, 7, 5, 3.
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Homecoming Parade: Our Homecoming Parade will be departing from Centreville High School at 5:00PM. If you are part of a club, sport, or activity and are interested in participating in the parade this year, we would love your presence. Students can use this form to sign up. Participating students will begin lining up at 4:15PM in the Faculty Parking Lot in the front of the school.
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Homecoming Tailgate: After the parade, join us for the Homecoming Tailgate beginning at 5:30PM before the game. There will be food trucks, games, music, and lots of fun to be had for Wildcats young and old! Student Clubs can sign up to have a table here.
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Homecoming Dance: Students join us for a Midnight in Paris at our Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 27 from 8:00-10:30PM. Tickets are $25 and on sale from September 8-25 on MySchoolBucks. Students must pick up their tickets during lunch between September 22-26. Any non-Centreville High School students require a guest form which is available in the main office or room 116.
September 30 - Common App Boot Camp: Seniors are invited to attend the Common App Boot Camp on Sept. 30 during ROAR in the library! Meet with counselors and Mrs. Stamper to get assistance with your college applications, Common App profile, activities, essays and recommendations. Registration is required using this Google form.
September 30 - CVHS Band Ensemble Concert: The CVHS Band will be featured performers on Celebrations in Motion, presented by the George Mason University Bands – a vibrant program of historical and contemporary works that explore the idea of celebration through energy, reflection, and musical movement. Please join us on Tuesday, September 30th at 7:30PM at the Center for the Arts (4737 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030). Parking Lot K will be open for FREE parking for this event. We hope that the whole Centreville High School family will be there to support our students. It promises to be an amazing concert - we hope to see you there!
October 3 - National Merit Semi-Finalist Recognition: Congratulations to National Merit Semi-Finalists: Daniel Ahn, Kareem Aly, Isabel Jung, Sean Kim, Seo Yun Noh, Madelyn Regan, Phillip Tran; along with all our students recognized as Commended Scholars! All semifinalists are eligible to compete for more than 6,900 National Merit Scholarship awards worth nearly $26 million, to be awarded in spring 2026. Semifinalists advance to finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and other requirements including a recommendation from a high school official. We will have a special recognition for these students during ROAR on October 3.
October 8 - PSAT/SAT School Day: On October 8, our 10th and 11th grade students will take the PSAT. Additionally, we will be administering the SAT for any 12th grade students who signed up for this optional test date. Our 9th grade students and any seniors who did not register should not attend school on this day. We will operate on an early release schedule, so all students will be dismissed at 12:55PM, unless they qualify for extended time on these tests.
October 8 - Orchestra Fall Concert: Join us on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the CVHS Auditorium for an evening of music and celebration! Enjoy beautiful and spooky favorites like Autumn Vows (Day), Twilight Ceremonial (Hofeldt), and Haunted Halloween (Hopkins). The Philharmonic will also give a sneak peek of their Annie pit performance! Parents—don’t miss this event! Directors will share important info about the year ahead, including details on the Chicago spring trip.
October 9 - CVHS College Fair: CVHS will be hosting our inaugural College Fair on Thursday, October 9 from 9:30-10:45am in our gym. Juniors and seniors must register using this Google form by October 6 to meet with over 50 college admissions reps. The form is accessible from the student FCPS email account.
The College Fair will replace individual college visits except for the following large in-state public universities. Juniors & seniors must register for CVHS college visits in Naviance for the following separate info sessions:
- GMU – Oct. 7 from 9:45-10:30am in the auditorium
- William & Mary – Oct. 14 from 9:45-10:30am in the auditorium
- VCU – Oct. 14 at 10:30-11:15am in the auditorium
- Virginia Tech – Oct. 16 from 9:45-10:30am in the auditorium
- JMU – Oct. 21 from 9:45-10:30am in the auditorium
- UVA – Oct. 23 from 9:45-10:30am in the auditorium
October 10 - Choir Mic Night: CVHS Mic Night will take place in the auditorium on Friday, October 10 at 7pm! This event is put on by the Choral Department and the Choral Boosters. Students enrolled in any Performing Arts class (Choir, Band, Orchestra, Theatre, & Guitar) are eligible to audition to perform. Students choose their own song/piece and can perform solos, duets, trios, or in small groups. Come on out to enjoy a varied lineup of performances! Admission is $5. Our student performing artists truly appreciate your support!
AP Comp Gov Students Simulate Congressional Bill Making: Students in Mr. Dizon’s AP Comparative Government class participated in a high-level simulation of the legislative process by splitting into the two houses of Congress to draft and pass bills. With a creative twist, each student represented either a human or a zombie, crafting legislation to meet the needs of their fictional constituents. This engaging activity required students to think critically about representation, negotiation, and compromise, while applying their understanding of government structures. The simulation not only brought political theory to life but also challenged students to engage in complex, real-world problem solving.
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English 9 Students Use Images for Inspiration: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and students in Ms. Hwangpo’s English 9 class put that idea into practice through a high-level writing assignment. As part of their short story unit, students analyzed images and short videos to spark ideas and develop original narratives. This activity challenged them to think deeply about theme, character, and setting while translating visual cues into written storytelling. By connecting visual media with literary creation, students honed both their analytical and creative thinking skills.
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CVHS Golf Takes 4th at Districts: Congratulations to Timothy Yi for an outstanding performance at the Golf District Tournament, finishing as the overall individual champion with a combined score of 140 over two days—shooting an impressive 69 on Day 1 and 71 on Day 2. Timothy will advance to the State Regionals, joined by teammate Prawe Diewtraguichai, who shot rounds of 86 and 84 to also qualify as a singles competitor. The team finished strong overall, securing 4th place in the tournament. Best of luck to Timothy and Prawe as they compete at Regionals on September 30th and October 1st!
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✨ Be one of the first to submit the 2026-27 FAFSA® form! ✨: The U.S. Department of Education is looking for students to help test the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form before it’s released by October 1. Sign up today.
By joining beta testing, students can:
- Submit their 2026–27 FAFSA form early.
- Get a head start on the financial aid process.
- Be part of shaping the future of the FAFSA experience.
College Fair and the Postsecondary Virtual Night Event: The annual FCPS College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Approximately 200 colleges and universities will be represented, including two and four-year colleges and US Service Academies. Following the fair, the Postsecondary Virtual Night Event will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Both events can help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey. Students may REGISTER HERE.
School Bond Referendum on Ballot Tuesday, November 4: The $460 million School Bond Referendum — supporting the division and county’s commitment to providing safe and welcoming learning environments for all students — will be on the Tuesday, November 4, general election ballot. The funding provided by voter-approved bonds is expected to fund projects identified in the FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program, which was approved by the School Board in February. A portion of 2025’s $460 million bond referendum is expected to fund renovations at our school. Learn more at fcps.edu/Bond2025.
The building and renovation of our schools is not funded through the division’s operating budget. Voter-approved bonds allow payment for these projects over time. Read more about the 2025 Bond Referendum. Watch this video that explains, “What Is a bond?”. Make sure you have a voting plan! Learn more about registering to vote.
SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT Testing Day: SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 8, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Unscheduled Day for Ninth Grade Students - Because of the testing, most ninth grade students will not have school on October 8. Students are encouraged to complete any missing work or assignments that need to be completed prior to the end of the first quarter. Ninth grade students with disabilities who receive low incidence special education services will still receive in-person instruction with a two-hour early release on October 8. Contact the Student Services team at your child’s school with any questions. Learn more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R): The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned to our front office by Tuesday, September 30.
Referendo sobre el Bono Escolar en la Boleta de Votación del martes 4 de noviembre: El Referendo sobre el Bono Escolar de $460 millones, para apoyar el compromiso de la división escolar y del condado de proveerles a todos los estudiantes ambientes para el aprendizaje que sean seguros y acogedores, estará en la boleta de votación de las elecciones generales del martes 4 de noviembre. Se espera que los fondos provistos por los bonos aprobados por los votantes financien los proyectos identificados en el Programa de Mejoras de Infraestructura para el Año Fiscal 2026-2030, el cual fue aprobado por la Junta Escolar en febrero de este año. Se espera que una porción del bono aprobado en el referendo del año 2025, de $460 millones, financie renovaciones en nuestras escuelas. Conozca más en fcps.edu/Bond2025.
La construcción y renovación de nuestras escuelas no son financiadas a través del presupuesto operativo de la división escolar. Los bonos aprobados por los votantes son los que permiten el pago a plazos de estos proyectos. Lea más acerca del Referendo para el del 2025. Mire este video que explica “¿Qué es un bono?” ¡Asegúrese de prepararse para ir a votar! Conozca más acerca de cómo registrarse para votar.
Fechas de los Exámenes SAT y PSAT/NMSQT: El Día del Examen SAT y de la Evaluación Clasificatoria al PSAT/”National Merit Scholarship” (NMSQT, por sus siglas en inglés) se efectuarán sin costo alguno para las familias, el miércoles 8 de octubre en cada una de las escuelas secundarias. El examen digital “SAT School Day” lo toman estudiantes de 12vo. Grado, y el examen digital PSAT/NMSQT lo toman estudiantes de 10mo. y 11vo. grados.
Día sin Programación para Estudiantes de Noveno Grado - Debido a los exámenes, la mayoría de los estudiantes de noveno grado no tendrán clases el 8 de octubre. Se les recomienda a los estudiantes que completen cualquier trabajo o tarea pendiente que deban terminar antes de que se termine el primer trimestre. Los estudiantes de noveno grado que tengan alguna discapacidad, que reciban servicios de educación especial para discapacidades de baja ocurrencia aún recibirán el 8 de octubre instrucción en persona, con dos horas de salida temprana.
Contacte al equipo de servicios al estudiante de la escuela de su hijo si tiene cualquier pregunta. Conozca más sobre las evaluaciones SAT y PSAT en FCPS.
Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes (SR&R, por sus siglas en inglés): El documento de SR&R explica cuáles se esperan que sean los comportamientos de los estudiantes y cuáles las respuestas de los adultos. Los padres que usen SIS ParentVUE recibirán una notificación para que firmen este documento cuando entren en la aplicación. Una versión para ser impresa, que incluye una hoia para su firma, estará disponible en la página web de SR&R. Esta planilla deberá ser firmada y entregada en la oficina principal de la escuela antes del martes 30 de septiembre.
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