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Principal's Message
Spartans-
Hope you all had a great week. We have reached the start of our winter break. I want to wish everyone a wonderful and safe time away from school. This is an important opportunity for our students and staff to rest and recharge. I hope you find plenty of time to enjoy the company of your loved ones.
During winter break, our school offices will be closed. We are already looking forward to seeing everyone back in the building on January 5th. We will see you soon to start the new year together.
Thanks,
Jim
SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT
The PTSA reviewed submissions for the Reflections Art contest and has announced the winners from WSHS that will be entered into the next level of competition! Please help us congratulate the following students:
Visual Arts
Kaielye Campos Morales-Winner
Irene Chang-2nd place
Noor Hajazi and Abby Blauser-tied for 3rd place
Music Composition
Lane Kocsis- Winner
Moira Lummer- 2nd place
Photography
Mika Williams- Winner
Literature
Kiana Kamran- Winner
Corinne Nessel-2nd place
Annika Gross-3rd place
Film Production
John Roache-Winner
📢News and Announcements
Reporting Student Absences
We are committed to partnering with families to promote positive attendance habits. Whenever your child is unable to attend school, please let us know. Reporting absences helps our staff support students and connect them with resources they may need.
Full-day absences can be reported in SIS ParentVUE. Parents can also report absences by emailing westspringfieldhigh.attendance@fcps.edu or by calling 703-913-3838 and select the option for the correct sub school.
Parents may monitor their child’s attendance records in SIS ParentVUE.
Attendance Codes in SIS ParentVUE Explained
Attendance codes in SIS ParentVUE are assigned by school staff to better identify the reasons behind student absences. This allows us to respond thoughtfully and provide appropriate support. Visit the FCPS Attendance Policy webpage to learn more about the codes.
When Your Child Is Sick
It is also important to keep your child home when they are sick. The Can My Child Go to School? webpage provides helpful recommendations on when to keep your child home.
For instance, a child should attend school if they have cold symptoms, as long as they are feeling like they can participate in school activities. However, if they have severe, uncontrolled, or rapid coughing; wheezing; or difficulty breathing, definitely keep them home and contact your health care provider.
Volunteers Needed: Winter Dance
West Springfield High School is seeking parent volunteers to serve as chaperones for our upcoming Winter Dance on Saturday, January 17th from 7:00–9:00 PM. Chaperones play an important role in helping ensure a safe, fun, and positive experience for all students.
All volunteers must have completed the FCPS approval process in order to chaperone.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Elizabeth Murphy at esmurphy4@fcps.edu. We appreciate your support in making this event a success!
📆 Calendar Reminders: Winter Break
❄️ Winter Break
Winter break is Monday, December 22, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026.
To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks before the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately after the break.
We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
STUDENT SERVICES
Meet Danny Tsang, Subschool 3, Last Names: LEF-MIN
Role: School Counselor
Job Description: I am an advocate, one of our students biggest fans, and someone who people can always come to if they ever need something.
Fun Fact: Outside of counseling, I am a coach and choreography for various high school and college winterguards!
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Zero PERIOD-WHAT IS IT AND WHY WOULD I WANT TO JOIN IT?
🚨 Attention all future AP Calculus AB/AP Chemistry/AP Physics/AP Statistics enthusiasts! 🚨
Are you ready to take your skills to the next level in the 2026-27 school year?
📅 When? Thursday January 8th, 2026 ⏰ Time? First half of LS 4 (9:50 - 10:25)
📍 Where? Career Center(right next to the library)
This is your chance to learn about an exciting, early-morning opportunities in AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Physics and AP Statistics class that meets every day from 7:10 AM - 7:55 AM, Monday through Friday! And guess what? Monday will be asynchronous—meaning you'll have the freedom to complete assignments at your own pace! This interest meeting is only for students.
🚗 Perks of signing up:
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Possibility of a shortened day, pending schedule
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Everyday class to keep you in the groove and ahead of the game
Don’t miss your opportunity to meet Ms. Rapoza, Mr. Crianza, Mr. Moellendick and Mr. Fox and hear more about this amazing opportunity! 💥
How Student Services Uses Schoology to Keep Families Informed
Student Services uses Schoology as a central hub to share important updates with parents and guardians. Families log into Schoology using their ParentVUE credentials, making it easy to stay connected across platforms.
Through Schoology, parents/guardians can access:
- College & Career Specialist newsletters with scholarship info, college planning tips, internships, and upcoming events.
- Family Liaison updates highlighting community resources, parent workshops, and ways to support your student at home.
- Student Services announcements about academic advising, course selection, wellness resources, and upcoming programs.
Parents/guardians can also review and adjust their notification settings to ensure they never miss important updates. Learn more about Schoology communication tools here: https://www.fcps.edu/schoology/parents/communication-tools
Academic Advising Timeline for School Year 26-27
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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
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Curriculum Night | January 15, 2026 | 6:30-8:00 pm in the Cafeteria for students and families *Interpreters in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Russian will be present. If you need an interpreter in another language please email Ashley Springsteen at ajspringstee@fcps.edu
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Academic Advising Rising Juniors | February 2-6, 2026 | Students meet with their counselor.
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Academic Advising Rising Seniors | February 9-13, 2026 | Students meet with their counselor.
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Academic Advising Rising Sophomores | February 18-24, 2026 | Students meet with their counselor.
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Future Spartan Orientation | April 13, 2026 | Rising 9th graders will visit West Springfield HS
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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
Spartans Got Talent Auditions
WSHS SGA & Leadership are looking for student performers for Spartans Got Talent!
If you have ANY special talents, sign up to share them with the school. Links for auditions are posted on Schoology for each grade level.
Auditions take place Tuesday, January 13th and Wednesday, January 14th, 3 pm. in room 2114
Academy Open Houses 2026
Open Houses are a great opportunity to visit classroom and lab spaces, speak with instructors, and Academy Counselors
Chantilly Academy: January 7, 6:30-8:00 pm
Edison Academy: February 7, 10 am-1pm
Fairfax Academy: February 3, 6:30-7:30 pm
Falls Church Academy: February 5, 5- 6:30 pm
West Potomac Academy: February 24, 6- 8 pm
For additional details and questions, contact Bonnie Wannett: bjwannett@fcps.edu
🎓SENIORS
All Night Grad Party
Senior Parents - Need a last-minute holiday gift for your senior? Buy them a ticket to the All Night Grad Party while Early Bird rates last. To purchase a ticket, go to: https://wshs-angp.square.site/tickets
**Please note that permission forms are not yet available. We will contact you at a later date to complete them.**
Website: WSHS ANGP Booster Organization
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Late Senior Photos
If you did not have your senior photo taken during one of the senior photo sessions at WSHS, you may have your senior photo taken at the Victor O'Neill Studios location in Chantilly. Photos must be taken by January 29th in order to be included in the yearbook. Please use this link to register.
Location: 4437 Brookfield Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Chantilly, VA 20151
🪧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
📣 Check out WSHS Spirit Store
💍 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:
- Make Your Voice Heard! Have an Impact on the Budget
- Family Academy Offers Support to Parents and Guardians
- Enjoy Your Winter Break!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
December 22-January 2: Winter Break (No School)
January 5: School Resumes
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
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!
Volunteer FCPS
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