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SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT

Picture: Courtesy of our Leadership Class, our stairwells and our main hallway on the 2^nd floor are lined with posters honoring Veterans connected to West Springfield students and staff.

It's a true privilege to have the dedication, resilience, and unique perspectives that veterans and military-connected families bring to our school environment.

On Monday, November 10, look for hundreds of American flags proudly standing along our Kiss-n-Ride area. This visual tribute will accompany a special ceremony where our JROTC cadets will raise the colors on the flagpoles, with a meaningful accompaniment provided by our WSHS Band percussionist section.

Join us in observing this special day and showing our appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans.

Schools across the United States will mark National School Psychology Week (NSPW). This week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities helping children thrive.  Thank you Ms. Wendy Segar!

Calendar Reminder

Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, is a holiday and schools will be closed for students. 

📢News and Announcements

🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. 

Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:   

• Tuesday, November 18

• Wednesday, November 19  

• Thursday, November 20

A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Participation is voluntary. Additional Immunization Resources are available. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.

ACTION NEEDED: The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online 

The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.

To access the Impact Aid Form from your computer or mobile device, we recommend using Google Chrome.

Step 1: CLICK HERE or type sisparent.fcps.edu into your Chrome address bar to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. 

Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.

Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.

Resources for Furloughed Families

Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year. 

If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.

Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. It’s a great way to make your food budget go further and save time from packing meals. Learn more about FCPS Food and Nutrition.

Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community

Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.

Community Resources for Families in Need

Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.

Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance. 

How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need

View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.

Please feel free to contact your child's counselor or the school's family liaison

Student Services Directory

Volunteer Registration Update

Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers. 

If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.

Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities. ​​​​​​​

Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check). 

To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.

🏫STUDENT SERVICES

Academic Advising Timeline for School Year 26-27

1. Pre-Academic Advising | November 5, 2025-January 30, 2026 | Counselors will meet one one one with 9-11th graders to discuss course       selection for 26-27 School Year
2. Curriculum Night  | January 15, 2026 | 6:30-8:00 pm in the Cafeteria for students and families
3. Academic Days of Emphasis | January 16-22, 2026 | Students in Grades 9, 10, and 11, will meet with their current teachers to discuss their feedback.
4. Pre-Advising Learning Seminar | January 12, 2026 Pre-Advising Lesson shared with Grades 9, 10, and 11 during LS to go over the Academic Advising Process.
5. Curriculum Fair | January 27, 2025 during Learning Seminar | Opportunity for students to visit different classes and get information on specific classes in which they may be interested.
6. Academic Advising Rising Juniors | February 2-6, 2026 | Students meet with their counselor.
7. Academic Advising Rising Seniors | February 9-13, 2026 | Students meet with their counselor.
8. Academic Advising Rising Sophomores | February 18-24, 2026 | Students meet with their counselor.
9. Future Spartan Orientation | April 13, 2026 |  Rising 9th graders will visit West Springfield HS
10. WSHS Counselor Visit to Irving  |May, 2026 | One on One meeting with each student

Last Day to Make Class Schedule Requests for 2026-2027 School Year | March 13, 2026

🙋🏽‍♀️Student Corner

💻 Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Teletherapy services are available for all FCPS high school students at no cost. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hazel Health’s highly qualified therapists specialize in working with teens. Learn more on FCPS’ teletherapy webpage.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as tutors. This list is a resource offered by the FRC, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant to be a resource to families.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

Calling All 10th and 11th Graders: Governor's School Interest Meeting 

2026 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS)

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s schools in Academics and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website.

To be considered for an academic or VPA Governor’s school, students must complete the steps below.

1. Complete the interest form linked below for either Academics or VPA. The form is a required part of the application process and is due November 5th. No late entries will be accepted. When completing the form, enter a personal email address and do NOT use an fcpsschools.net email address. VDOE cannot send communications to the fcpsschools.net domain.

Academic Interest form

Visual and Performing Arts Interest form

2. Complete the application for the specific program you wish to apply to and return to Mr. Montero or Ms. Fleming (lfmontero@fcps.edu, msfleming@fcps.edu) the school counselors supervising the Governor’s School applications.

Academic applications are due to the school on December 12, 2025.

VPA applications are due to the school on January 28, 2026.

🏫PTSA

Our next PTSA meeting is November 18 at 730pm via Zoom (you can register for the meeting here). 

Stock the Breakroom

Let's show our appreciation for everything our incredible WSHS Staff does by stocking a snack bar! If you would like to donate items, please visit the Amazon Wishlist here or if you would like to come help us with distribution on November 24^th, you can sign up here! (go here for any direct monetary donations)

🌯Chipotle Fundraiser Wednesday, November 12th, 4-8 p.m. 6230 Rolling Rd  Order online for pickup using code E2F8QCH or show this flyer! 25% of event sales get donated to the PTSA!

🎨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!

🎓SENIORS

Final Senior Portrait Dates

Does your senior still need their senior portrait taken?

The final dates for senior portraits will be:

Monday November 17^th, Tuesday November 18^th, and Wednesday November 19^th.

Use this link to sign up for the final portrait sessions.

Questions? Email seniors@vosphoto.com include senior's First and Last Name and "West Springfield Class of 2026"

🪧Show Your Spartan Pride- Get a Custom Yard Sign

Celebrate your Spartan student with a custom yard sign!

Signs are available to honor graduating seniors as well as students involved in sports, clubs, and other activities.

Show your school pride and recognize your student’s hard work and accomplishments.

Order your sign today and help fill our community with Spartan spirit. All proceeds will support this year’s All Night Grad Party.

Link to order: https://springfield-va.fastsigns.com/fcps/ (you will need to create a login to reach the ordering area; photos of signs below)

📔Yearbooks are still on sale!!!

Order by January 26, 2026

Price $75

Click here to order and use order number 4150.

✅Don't Forget 

Blessing Baskets Google Form

Sign-up genius for Basket Collection

📣 Check out WSHS Spirit Store

💍 Class Rings 

🍿WSHS Boosters Volunteer Sign Up

🚌FCPS NEWS

FCPS Family Café Series: Support Your Child’s Growth and Learning

The FCPS Family Academy announces the launch of a monthly series called the FCPS Family Café. These fun and helpful sessions are designed to keep families informed and involved in their child’s education. At Family Café, parents are key partners in helping children succeed. Click on a topic below to register to attend. 

• The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World TogetherThursday, November 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Herndon Middle School

• Introduction to Career Pathways for StudentsTuesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Key Middle School

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• State Standards of Learning (SOL) Changes
• PSAT/SAT School Day Scores Available
• Resources for Families 

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

📆UPCOMING EVENTS

November 11: Veterans Day (No School)

November 20-22: Spartan Theatre Presents: Macbeth

November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Quicklinks

Bell Schedule

Attendance

• ParentVue
• Email Attendance:  WestSpringfieldHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu
• *WSHS Attendance Line: 703-913-3838
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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!

New: Volunteer FCPS

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