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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
As we approach the end of the fall sports season, I want to take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments of our student-athletes. Our field hockey team wrapped up their season last Monday at the District Tournament. Throughout the season, they showed tremendous growth and fostered a positive, supportive team culture that reflects the best of Centreville spirit.
Last week, both our girls and boys cross country teams and our cheer team also competed in their District tournaments. We are proud to share that the boys cross country team and the cheer team will advance to compete in the Region tournaments this week. Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches for their hard work and dedication this season!
As we near the end of the first quarter this Friday, I’d like to remind everyone that, although Centreville operates with a rolling gradebook, meaning final grades are calculated as a cumulative average across the semester or full year rather than by quarter, it’s still important for students to finish the quarter strong. This is a great time to review progress, communicate with teachers, and ensure all assignments are up to date.
Finally, please mark your calendars for our next PTSA meeting on November 18. We are excited to welcome Superintendent Dr. Reid as our special guest. Dr. Reid will be providing updates on the Centreville High School renovation project, and we encourage all current and future Wildcat families to join us for this important discussion.
Thank you and Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
October 27 - Senior Information Meeting
October 30 - INOVA Blood Drive
October 31 - Early Release Schedule (End of First Quarter)
November 3 - Student Holiday
November 4 - Student Holiday
November 5 - Centreville Pyramid Choir Concert, 7:00PM
November 6 (NEW DATE) - Student v. Staff Volleyball Game, 6:00PM
November 11 - Student Holiday (Veteran’s Day)
November 12 - World Language Credit Exam
November 13-15 - CVHS Theatre Company Fall Musical: Annie
November 13, 17, 19 - 11th Grade Wellness Screener
November 18 - PTSA Meeting with Dr. Reid - CVHS Renovation Update, 7:00PM
October 27 - Senior Information Meeting: Graduation coordinators will be meeting with seniors to review the senior year checklist and provide important information on how to stay organized. Topics will include paying senior dues, ordering caps and gowns, scheduling senior portraits, and other key deadlines.
October 30 - INOVA Blood Drive: SGA will be hosting an Inova Blood Drive on Thursday, October 30 in room 116. If you are 16 years old and weigh over 110 pounds, sign up at all lunches between October 21-29 and bring your signed permission form! Forms can be found in the main office or room 116. Come help save lives and receive a free t-shirt!
November 5 - Centreville Pyramid Choir Concert: Please join us for our Centreville Pyramid Choral Concert on Wednesday, November 5 at 7pm in the CVHS gym! This large-scale event involves all schools in the Centreville pyramid: CVHS, Liberty MS, Bull Run ES, Centre Ridge ES, Centreville ES, Colin Powell ES, and Union Mill ES. Come enjoy hearing a 630+ member choir of 5th through 12th graders make beautiful music together! Admission is free and open to the public.
November 6 - Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game: Get ready because our annual Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game is right around the corner! The game will take place on November 6 at 6:00PM. Last year, the staff claimed the win… will the students take it back this time? Students interested in playing should sign up using this form. Even if you don’t want to participate, entry will be $5 and we encourage students and families to come out for this fun tradition!
November 12 - World Language Credit Exam: Students who registered for the World Language Credit by Exam (WLCE) will be administered their test at Centreville from 8:00AM-12:00PM. The WLCE assesses linguistic proficiency in languages other than English with the opportunity for students to earn up to three credits in the testing language, which fulfill the world language credit requirements for the Advanced Diploma. While registration for this exam is closed, students interested in future exams can get support from their counselor.
November 13-15 - CVHS Theatre Company Fall Musical: Annie: The CVHS Theatre Department is excited for their Fall musical, Annie. The musical features close to 30 high school performers, 20 high school stage technicians, and 28 student musicians in the live pit orchestra. Along with these students, the cast will be joined by 22 performers in grades 5-8 from Liberty Middle School, Union Mill Elementary School, Colin Powell Elementary School, Centreville Elementary School, and Bull Run Elementary School. Performances are November 13 at 7pm, November 14 at 7pm, and November 15 at 2pm & 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15624.
November 13, 17, 19 - 11th Grade Wellness Screener: We will be offering our wellness screening 11th grade students as part of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention program during ROAR on November 13, 17, and 19. Students will watch age-appropriate videos and participate in a discussion. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. If you do NOT wish your child to participate in this program and/or screener, contact Kristin Girardin, Director of Student Services.
Former Centreville Student Spotlight - Paola’s Recipe for Success: What began as a simple baking project with her mom has grown into an incredible journey of learning and self-discovery for Centreville High School student Paola. Encouraged by her teacher, Dana Paz, Paola created a nearly 600-page cookbook, filled with recipes, reflections, and personal growth. Through this project, she strengthened her writing, communication, and technology skills while sharing her love of baking with others. You can read about Paola’s full journey here on the FCPS Spotlight.
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CVHS Boys Volleyball Honors Seniors: Last week, the Centreville Boys Volleyball team proudly honored their teammates in the Class of 2026. These outstanding student-athletes have played a key role in shaping a program that’s only in its second year, helping to build a strong foundation for future teams. Their dedication, growth, and passion for the game have left a lasting impact on the program and the school community. We thank them for their commitment and wish them continued success in the next chapter of their journeys!
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Centreville Cheer Team Soars at Districts: Our Centreville Cheer Team had an outstanding performance at last week’s District Competition! In a field full of strong competitors, the Wildcats impressed with their skill, spirit, and teamwork, earning a 2nd place finish and a spot at the Region competition on November 1, right here at Centreville High School. We hope everyone will come out to cheer them on! A special congratulations to Madyson Rich, named Cheerleader of the Year, and to Coach Tammy, honored as Coach of the Year. Way to go, Wildcats!
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Wildcats Shine at District Cross Country Meet: Both our Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams competed at the District competition at Burke Lake Park last week, showcasing how their dedication and hard work all season have paid off. Our Girls Team ran one of their strongest races of the year, and our Boys Team earned an impressive 2nd place finish, advancing to the regional competition! A special congratulations goes to senior Danny McGlynn for winning the individual district championship. Congratulations to both teams, and thank you for representing Centreville High School with pride and excellence!
Roadmap to College: What Students Should Do Each Year of High School: Join FCPS’ Family Resource Center for a webinar on what high school students should do to stand out on college applications. Receive clear strategies for college preparation and success. This webinar will take place on Friday, October 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and is for families of eighth graders and high school students. Register to attend.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey: FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE: Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure: The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
How Bond Projects Are Selected: Each year, the School Board and FCPS staff members work with the community to develop an updated, five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for school building and renovation projects. To develop the CIP, the school system assesses changes in expected enrollments, academic programs, and facility conditions to determine priorities for new construction, renovations, and other capital facility projects. The School Board then evaluates the affordability of these school needs against other countywide requirements to determine the bond proposal.
Because of this, while FCPS and the School Board generally try to follow the CIP, changes can be made year-over-year depending on the evolving needs of the school division.
The School Board is committed to protecting the community’s investment in schools and other buildings, which have a combined present value approaching $9 billion. Not only do these facilities wear out over time, but they also become outdated, both technologically and instructionally. FCPS renovates its schools to ensure that students, countywide, have effective and efficient learning environments to thrive and grow.
Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote. Make a voting plan and vote on Tuesday, November 4.
Fairfax County Youth Survey on Physical and Mental Well-Being: The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The survey is given each fall to all students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. It provides information about a variety of topics related to our students that influence their physical and mental well-being, from sleep, physical activity, and nutritional habits to protective factors, substance use behaviors, and symptoms of depression.
The 2025 Fairfax County Youth Survey will be taken by students between Monday, November 10, and Friday, November 21. Parents and caregivers can opt their student out of participating in the survey if they so choose.
Visit the Fairfax County Youth Survey webpage for more information and to review the opt-out forms.
✨ Providing students with access to the necessary emotional, behavioral, mental, and physical health services to support their successful engagement in school is part of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
Changes to Middle and High School Report Card Feedback: With the first quarter of the school year ending on Friday, October 31, families can expect student report cards to be available the week of November 10.
FCPS has revised the way teachers provide feedback on report cards, so you may notice some new comments. Specifically, comments have been revised to provide more detailed feedback for students and families.
Also, teachers will now include a Work Habits mark each quarter for each student. This scale provides feedback on students’ time management, organization, assignment completion, and overall effort in class. This is meant as feedback to families and will not appear on a student’s transcript.
View the Middle and High School Grading and Reporting webpage for more information.
Devuelva su Encuesta de Ayuda Federal de Impacto: FCPS solicita a todas las familias que completen la Encuesta de Ayuda Federal de Impacto. El formulario está disponible en SIS ParentVUE, en la sección Paquetes en Línea, que se encuentra en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla después de iniciar sesión. Por favor, complételo lo antes posible. A partir del miércoles 12 de noviembre, proporcionaremos formularios impresos a las familias que no hayan completado la encuesta en ParentVUE.
Es importante que completen este formulario por cada niño en edad escolar de cada hogar. Este año, FCPS espera recibir aproximadamente $4 millones en fondos de Ayuda de Impacto. Estos fondos se utilizan para apoyar a todas las escuelas y centros públicos del Condado de Fairfax.
Para obtener más información, visite la página de la Encuesta de Ayuda Federal de Impacto.
Regístrese en ParentVUE: Aprenda a activar su cuenta de SISParentVUE para que pueda enviar su encuesta fácilmente y acceder a otra información útil sobre su hijo.
Puede obtener soporte técnico para usar ParentVUE o enviar la encuesta en línea enviando una solicitud de soporte para padres. Seleccione SISParent en el menú desplegable de Solicitudes e ingrese "Encuesta de Ayuda de Impacto Federal" en la sección Descripción del Problema. También puede llamar al Centro de Ayuda Tecnológica para Padres al 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Cierre de Fin de Trimestre de SIS ParentVUE: El registro de calificaciones en SIS ParentVUE y StudentVUE estará cerrado al final del primer trimestre, desde el viernes 31 de octubre a las 4 p. m. hasta el lunes 10 de noviembre a las 6 a. m. Active su cuenta de ParentVUE para acceder fácilmente a los informes de calificaciones.
Cómo se seleccionan los proyectos de bonos: Cada año, la Junta Escolar y el personal de FCPS trabajan con la comunidad para desarrollar un Programa de Mejoras de Capital (CIP) actualizado y de cinco años para proyectos de construcción y renovación de escuelas. Para desarrollar el CIP, el sistema escolar evalúa los cambios en la matrícula prevista, los programas académicos y las condiciones de las instalaciones para determinar las prioridades para nuevas construcciones, renovaciones y otros proyectos de infraestructura. La Junta Escolar evalúa la asequibilidad de estas necesidades escolares en comparación con otros requisitos del condado para determinar la propuesta de bonos.
Por ello, si bien FCPS y la Junta Escolar generalmente intentan seguir el Plan de Mejora de la Comunidad (CIP), se pueden realizar cambios año tras año según la evolución de las necesidades de la división escolar.
La Junta Escolar se compromete a proteger la inversión de la comunidad en escuelas y otros edificios, cuyo valor actual combinado se acerca a los 9 mil millones de dólares. Estas instalaciones no solo se deterioran con el tiempo, sino que también se vuelven obsoletas, tanto tecnológica como educativamente. FCPS renueva sus escuelas para garantizar que los estudiantes de todo el condado cuenten con entornos de aprendizaje eficaces y eficientes para prosperar y crecer.
Lea más sobre el Referéndum de Bonos de FCPS 2025. Infórmese sobre cómo registrarse para votar. Elabore un plan de votación y vote el martes 4 de noviembre.
Encuesta para Jóvenes del Condado de Fairfax sobre Bienestar Físico y Mental: La Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax y la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax colaboran para administrar la Encuesta para Jóvenes del Condado de Fairfax. La encuesta se realiza cada otoño a todos los estudiantes de 6, 8, 10 y 12 grado. Proporciona información sobre diversos temas relacionados con nuestros estudiantes que influyen en su bienestar físico y mental, desde el sueño, la actividad física y los hábitos nutricionales hasta factores de protección, comportamientos relacionados con el consumo de sustancias y síntomas de depresión.
La Encuesta para Jóvenes del Condado de Fairfax 2025 será realizada por los estudiantes entre el lunes 10 y el viernes 21 de noviembre. Los padres y tutores pueden optar por no participar en la encuesta si así lo desean.
Visite la página web de la Encuesta para Jóvenes del Condado de Fairfax para obtener más información y revisar los formularios de exclusión.
✨ Brindar a los estudiantes acceso a los servicios de salud emocional, conductual, mental y física necesarios para apoyar su participación exitosa en la escuela forma parte del Objetivo 2 del Plan Estratégico de FCPS: Seguros, Apoyados, Incluidos y Empoderados.
Cambios en la retroalimentación de las boletas de calificaciones de secundaria y preparatoria: Dado que el primer trimestre del año escolar termina el viernes 31 de octubre, las familias pueden esperar que las boletas de calificaciones de los estudiantes estén disponibles la semana del 10 de noviembre.
FCPS ha revisado la forma en que los maestros brindan retroalimentación sobre las boletas de calificaciones, por lo que es posible que observen algunos comentarios nuevos. En concreto, se han revisado para brindar una retroalimentación más detallada a los estudiantes y sus familias.
Además, los maestros ahora incluirán una calificación de Hábitos de Trabajo cada trimestre para cada estudiante. Esta escala proporciona retroalimentación sobre la gestión del tiempo, la organización, la finalización de tareas y el esfuerzo general de los estudiantes en clase. Esto es solo una retroalimentación para las familias y no aparecerá en el expediente académico del estudiante.
Consulte la página web de Calificaciones e Informes de la Escuela Secundaria y Preparatoria para obtener más información.
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