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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Spartans-

We had another great week at West Springfield!

On Tuesday, we were happy to welcome our new military-connected families at the Blue Star Welcome Breakfast. It was a great opportunity to build connections and share the various resources we offer for some of our newest Spartans. A big thank you to our Military Ambassadors Club and all the staff who helped make this event successful.

This week was also Custodial Appreciation Week! I want to personally thank Ms. Maria Canas and her entire team for all they do on a daily basis to keep West Springfield in such great shape. Our building looks fantastic, and we know how hard they work to ensure we have a clean facility ready to welcome our students every day.

I hope you all have a great weekend. As always, please feel free to reach out directly if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Jim

Jim Patrick

Principal

West Springfield High School

Dream Big – Work Hard – Be Proud – Spartan Strong!

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT

Blue Star Welcome Breakfast 2025

Student speaker Sophie Swain delivering the student speech at WSHS annual Blue Star Welcome Week Breakfast for military students new to WSHS.

Custodian Appreciation

They're the reason we shine! ✨ Cheers to our fantastic custodial staff! 

🎷Marching Spartans Earn Top Honors at Leesburg Classic

The Marching Spartans of West Springfield High School are proud to share exciting news!  Our students competed at the Leesburg Classic, a USBands competition in Leesburg, VA, and brought home the title of Best Overall Marching Band!

In addition to this top honor, the Spartans also earned:

• Best in Class
• Best Music
• Best Visual
• Best Overall Effect

This achievement is a testament to the incredible dedication of our students, staff, and community. Countless hours of rehearsal, teamwork, and commitment led to this outstanding performance, and we could not be prouder of the Marching Spartans.

Thank you to our families and supporters who continue to cheer us on, you are an essential part of our success. Go Spartans!

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📢News and Announcements

Updated Arrival Procedures

Change to Entrance Points

In reviewing our current processes, we are making a change to enhance efficiency for our students, families, and staff during morning arrival.

Starting Monday, October 6, 2025, we will discontinue the use of Door 12 for arrival.

This adjustment allows us to re-allocate equipment and personnel to provide more support at our two remaining points of entry. Going forward, the following doors will be open to accept students starting at 7:30 a.m.:

• Door 5 (Gym Lobby)
• Door 1 (Main Entrance)

Updated Late Arrival Procedure

While students are moving efficiently through the weapons screening system, we are still seeing a number of students arriving on campus after 8:10 a.m., which often results in them being late to class.

To streamline the process for students who arrive late:

• Starting Monday, October 6, 2025, students who arrive late should report directly to class up until 8:15 a.m.
• Students who arrive after 8:15 a.m. must first report to the Main Office to receive a pass to class from their subschool.

We will continue to monitor our processes and make adjustments as necessary to ensure a smooth and safe start to the school day. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

Reminder: PSAT/SAT DAY-OCTOBER 8th

This Wednesday, October 8th is a the PSAT/ SAT Day for 10th, 11th, 12th graders. Here are some friendly reminders for what to expect that day: 

• Testing begins at 8:10 a.m.-if students arrive late, they may not be able to complete the test.
• This school day will be devoted to testing – no classes will be held, and all academies are cancelled.
• October 8th is a 2-hour early release day for students. Students who are finished testing will be dismissed around 12:20PM. Grab and go lunch will be available in the Cafeteria.
• Normal bus transportation is available in the morning and at the early release times.
• Students who are not participating in testing (freshmen, seniors who did not register, and students whose parents opted them out of the test) will stay home for an “unscheduled day.”
• Students with disabilities taught on an adapted curriculum (students receiving low incidence special education services) will continue to receive in-person instruction with a 2-hour early release on October 8.

Resources Available during the Shutdown

Please know that we are here to support you and your family if you are impacted by this shutdown. Here is some important information that you may find useful at this time:

• Families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year. If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately. This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again. 
• Free, virtual mental health sessions are available through our partnership with Hazel Health. This is a great way for students to access care quickly and easily from the school clinic or home, providing support for stress, anxiety, worry, and other concerns that might be heightened during the shutdown. 
• The Fairfax County Government and various local organizations are stepping up to offer a range of assistance, including food, financial, and housing resources. I encourage any of our families who are experiencing financial distress, due to the shutdown or for any reason, to visit the Fairfax County Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG) website.
• Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) also provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18 to 65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
• Fairfax County residents can take advantage of many of the free offerings the county provides to residents and students. Our incredible public libraries have a wide-selection of books and other activities that families can check out. All FCPS students also have a Library Equity Access Pass through Fairfax County Public Libraries, which allows them to check-out up to 3 items for 6 weeks. And Fairfax County’s many parks and recreation areas are open and free to residents as well.

🏫STUDENT SERVICES

Attention Academy Students

WHAT: Homecoming PEP Rally

DATE: Friday, October 24^th

SCHEDULE IMPACT:

• We will be flipping 4^thand 8^th Period
• The Academy schedule will run normally. 
• All Academy Students, please complete this formtelling us what you will do that day.
• If you will be staying at WSHS and not attending your academy, your parent must notify your academy for your attendance.
• If you stay at WSHS Friday, report to the cafeteria during your normal academy or travel periods.

🙋🏽‍♀️Student Corner

🎀 WSHS Dig Pink – Less Than a Week Away!  Join us in supporting our Lady Spartan Volleyball teams and help us rally together for a great cause! 💗🏐   📅 Date:October 9th  🕔 JV/Freshman Game: 5:00 PM 🕡 Varsity Game: 6:30 PM 🎉 Theme: Pink Western (or just wear pink!) ✨ Tons of raffles (bring cash!) including a premium Homecoming parking spot 🎟️ Donate: WSHS Dig Pink Rally 2025 Let’s pack the gym in pink and cheer on our Spartans! 💪

📣Check out our Spirit Wear Web Store

Need a Spartan hoodie and beanie for all those late night games this fall/winter?  Check out our Spirit Wear Web Store!

There are 3 easy options to access the store:

1. Click this link

2. Use the QR code (Smartphone required)

3. Visit the website shop.burkesports.com and click on the WSHS Logo

Orders are finished within 2-3 weeks

Orders are shipped directly to you for a small fee

A portion of each order is donated to WSHS to support our Athletics Department

Questions? contact Jill Horn, westspringfieldhsspiritwear@gmail.com

🎨Calling All Artists

West Springfield High School PTSA is inviting you to participate in the National PTA Reflections art contest.

I Belong is the theme this year and you can submit in the following categories:

• Dance choreography
• Film production
• Literature
• Music composition
• Photography
• Visual Arts

Instructions on how to enter are located here.

ALL WORK MUST BE UPLOADED TO: Reflections Submission Form by Saturday November 22, 2025 at midnight. All submissions need to be submitted in a digital format. If your medium is on paper, use your cell phone to take a picture of your art to submit.

If you have any questions, please email WSHSReflectionsChair@gmail.com.

We look forward to experiencing your creativity!

PTSA

Welcome to the new school year!  

The PTSA is back and we would love to have you join us as we prepare to support our school. 

We have a number of important items in this first PTSA newsletter of 2025-2026:

• PTSA Membership Drive
• New PTSA officers elected for the 2025-2026 year
• Call for student submissions to PTSA's Reflections Arts contest
• Call for community volunteers to support Food for Neighbors
• PTSA spotlight:  the Spartan Booster Club

Our next PTSA meeting is October 7 at 730pm via Zoom (you can register for the meeting here).

What to watch for:

• "Stock the Breakroom" tentatively the week of Oct 20
• Restaurant Night in October

✅Don't Forget 

👨🏽‍🎓Senior Portrait Reminder

Dates: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am-3:00 pm and October 15, 16, 17 @ 8:00 am for those who have appointments.

 Location: Spartan Hall

📔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 31^st.

Use order number 4150

Order a Senior Ad

💍 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:

• FCPS Welcomes Military Families
• October Community Boundary Review Meetings
• Community Conversations

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

Online Safety Unlocked: What Every Parent Needs to Know

In today's connected world, do you feel equipped to navigate online dangers with your student? Get the expert guidance you need at our upcoming parent night: "Online Safety Unlocked: What Every Parent Needs to Know."

Join us on Tuesday, October 14th, from 6-7 PM , Lake Braddock SS in the Lecture Hall for a special presentation led by a representative from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

In partnership with the renowned online safety organization NetSmartz, this session will empower you with the knowledge to address topics like cyberbullying, online predators, and protecting your child's digital footprint. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

RSVP is requested. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/ZwHjWm1mf9KNEDBf6

Red Ribbon Awareness Open House

A PARENT'S GUIDE TO PREVENTING SUBSTANCE USE

When: October 24, Noon-2 p.m. 

Where: The Family Resource Center

Dr. Larry Bussey Family and Community Library

2334 Gallows Road, Room 100, Dunn Loring, VA 22027

No Registration Needed

The Session will provide families with: 

• Practical communication strategies
• Narcan Training
• The tools and confidence needed to speak to their child about drugs
• Up-to-Date, age-appropriate information on common substances of abuse

📆UPCOMING EVENTS

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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