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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Spartans,
We had a great week at West Springfield. I was excited to meet with our Leadership students over the last two weeks to hear all of their projects in the works for our Homecoming week (October 20-25). Be on the look out for more information coming soon on all of the events and spirit days. Thank you again for all of your support as we have started the year. As always, please feel free to reach out directly with any questions.
Thanks,
Jim
Jim Patrick
Principal
West Springfield High School
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations to our 2026 National Merit Semifinalists!
Timothy Campbell and Kennedy Leary
More than 1.3 million juniors entered the 2026 National Merit program by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which serves as the initial screen of program entrants.
The nationwide pool of semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.
Way to go Spartans!
Bell Schedule
Attendance
- ParentVue
- Email Attendance: WestSpringfieldHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu
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*WSHS Attendance Line: 703-913-3838
- Sub School 1 Last Names A - Cuj Press 1
- Sub School 2 Last Names Cul- Huq Press 2
- Sub School 3 Last Names Hur - Min Press 3
- Sub School 4 Last Names Mio - Sco Press 4
- Sub School 5 Last Names Scp - Z Press 5
Blue/Orange Calendar
ParentVue Activation
Schoology Family Resources
FLE Content for Parents 2025-2026
FCPS How to Submit Immunization Documentation
Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage
Parent Digital Consent webpage
Family Liaison
Family Information Phone Lines
Submit an FCPS CARES!
📢News and Announcements
Volunteer FCPS
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS At West Springfield 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 West Springfield High School Volunteer, 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, help with the marching band, work concessions, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, or snack bars. 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.
🏐Dig Pink: Spartan Showdown
Join the fight for a cure and come support the Freshmen/JV and Varsity Volleyball Teams.
When: Oct 9th @ 5 and 6:30 p.m.
Theme: Pink Western
Donate: WSHS Dig Pink Rally 2025
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👨🏽🎓Senior Portrait Updates
Does your senior still need their senior portrait taken?
The next dates for senior portraits will be:
Tuesday October 14, Wednesday October 15, Thursday October 16, and Friday October 17, 2025
Use this link to sign up for October portrait sessions.
The final dates for senior portraits will be November 17, 18, and 19, and information regarding sign ups for sessions on those dates will go out approximately a month prior to those dates.
If you have any questions, please email our Senior Portraits Team: seniors@vosphoto.com
Please kindly include your Senior’s First and Last Name and “West Springfield Class of 2026” when emailing, for faster assistance.
FCPS Consent for Release of Student Records
Records requests that require a counselor or staff member to send a document on behalf of the student as an official record requires an FCPS consent be on file.
The student and their parent/guardian must sign and complete the FCPS Consent for Release of Student Records and deliver this form to Student Services before any records request can be fulfilled. The form needs to be signed in ink and be legible. This form can now be collected for all grades and is in effect until your student turns 18.
The Consent form can be accessed in multiple translations here: IS-111 Consent Form
We are asking that you please complete the form with your student and have them turn it in to their counselor.
Governor’s Early College Scholars
The Early College Scholars program allows eligible public high school students to earn a minimum of 15 transferable college credits while fulfilling the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma. For the first time this form is now available in the Parent Digital Consent portal which you can access with the same username and password as ParentVue. Please take a moment to login and opt in for this program.
To qualify for this program, you'll need to meet these criteria:
- Maintain a "B" average or better in your high school courses; and
- Be pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma; and
- Successfully complete college-level coursework, such as AP, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, or dual enrollment, to earn at least 15 transferable* college credits. * the actual number of transferable college credits awarded depends on the criteria of the admitting college or university.
To formalize your participation, you'll sign an Governor's Early College Scholars Agreement, which will also be signed by your parents or guardians, principal, and school counselor. Parents can complete the form in the Parent Digital Consent portal or a hard copy of the form can be returned to your student's school counselor in Student Services.
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 reach out to your student’s counselor: Student Services Contacts
✅Don't Forget
📔Yearbooks on Sale Now
2025-2026 WSHS Yearbook Sales Are Now Open
Cost: $70 ($76 with name plate) until October 31st
Please see the link below order both yearbooks and senior ads:
Use order number 4150
Order a Yearbook
👩🎓Senior Ad Sales Are Now Open
Please see the link below to order a senior ad for the 2025-2026 WSHS Yearbook.
The deadline to order senior ads is October 31st.
Use order number 4150
Order a Senior Ad
FCPS Behind the Wheel classes are currently being offered NOW! Classes are offered both before and after school times for this Fall and Winter. Please click on the link to access the registration page to sign up for classes out of West Springfield HS. The number of spots are filling up, so be sure to register this week.
🚗 Behind the Wheel Registration
💍 Class Rings
🍿WSHS Boosters Volunteer Sign Up
🚌FCPS NEWS
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Academy Events
- Resources for Life After High School
- Practical Guidance for Talking With Teens About Fentanyl
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
📰Community News
🥳Providence Day and Back to School Celebration
2025 Providence Day & Back to School Celebration on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at George Marshall High School.
This free, family-friendly event will bring together students, families, schools, and community partners from across the Providence District to celebrate the new school year, enjoy time with neighbors, and learn about local resources and services that support our community. The celebration will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, kids’ activities, giveaways, community spotlights, and fun games like bingo, corn hole, arts & crafts, and more. We would be grateful if you could share this invitation with your students and families through your school’s communications and encourage them to join us for this special day.
You can register for the event here as well as find information on shuttle services to the event.
September 23: No School-Rosh Hashanah
October 2: No School-Yom Kippur
October 8: PSAT/SAT Day- 8 a.m. (No school for 9th graders, 2 hour early release)
October 9: Dig Pink Spartan Showdown Volleyball @ 6:30 p.m.
October 13: Student Holiday-Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 20: No School-Diwali
October 24: Homecoming Parade/Game
October 25: Homecoming Dance
October 31: End of Quarter 1
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