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Principal's Message
Spartans,
Happy New Year and I hope you had a relaxing winter break with your loved ones. Our staff was excited to welcome all of our students back to the building this week. There was a lot of great energy throughout the school as everyone reconnected after the time away. It was wonderful to see our classrooms come back to life as instruction picked up right where it left off. Our teachers are working hard to ensure every student understands their goals and feels confident in the skills they are building each day. A new year naturally brings time for reflection and a renewed commitment to the months ahead. We are looking forward to the growth that the second half of the school year brings. Seeing our students back in their seats reminds us why we do this work. It has been a productive first week back for everyone involved.
Thanks,
Jim
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Morning Arrival
We have noticed an increase in students being dropped off in the main parking lot rather than using the designated Kiss and Ride lane. This creates a increased safety risk as it increases students and moving traffic in the staff and student lot during arrival. If you are dropping off your student in the morning, this is a reminder to enter the school grounds with the crossing guard at the Grigsby Drive entrance. Once you enter the campus, you will take an immediate left down our kiss and ride lane and proceed to door 1 for drop off.
📢News and Announcements
Winter Formal Dance
West Springfield is hosting a winter formal dance on Saturday, January 17th from 7-9. All tickets must be purchased in advance through the Etix and the event is open to WSHS students only. Enjoy a DJ and concessions provided for purchase by our Booster Club. Hoping for a great turnout!
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!
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Reminder for 10th grade PE students: The 2nd Quarter Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PSTD) presentation will be on Wednesday, January 21 in the Auditorium at WSHS. It will begin promptly at 7pm- students and a parent are encouraged to arrive by 6:50 to account for traffic and parking. Late arrivals will not be admitted. We expect a large crowd and ask that only the student and 1 parent attend to accommodate the crowd. Please bring a pen to complete the attendance form which will be collected during the presentation. Students from Mr. Parker and Ms. Shiffer’s classes that attended in October do not need to attend again. Please send any questions to your child’s teacher.
FCPS Behind the Wheel
Classes are currently being offered NOW! Classes are offered both before and after school times for this Spring. 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
STUDENT SERVICES
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 rising 9-12 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
Open House: Edison Academy
Edison Academy invites you to attend their in-person Open House event on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (snow date is Saturday, February 21).
They are located at 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA. The entrance is located at Door #13. You will have the opportunity to tour their state-of-the-art facilities, meet their instructors and current students, and learn more about their incredible courses! Please feel free to contact Cassandra Deedy at (703) 924-8101 or cjdeedy@fcps.edu if you need any additional information.
Academy Open Houses 2026
Open Houses are a great opportunity to visit classroom and lab spaces, speak with instructors, and Academy Counselors
Falls Church Academy: February 5, 5- 6:30 pm
Edison Academy: February 7, 10 am-1pm
Fairfax Academy: February 3, 6:30-7:30 pm
West Potomac Academy: February 24, 6- 8 pm
For additional details and questions, contact Bonnie Wannett: bjwannett@fcps.edu
🎓SENIORS
Class of 2026 Graduation Announcements
Go to the site to order your Graduation Announcements & Accessories
Need assistance or prefer to order by phone?
Call 800-567-8367.
Sí, hablamos español!
All Night Grad Party
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
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:
- The FCPS Budget Process
- Course Selection
- County Flu Letter
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
January 15: Curriculum Night @WSHS Cafeteria, 6:30-8 p.m., Students and Families of rising 9-12 graders
January 19: MLK Jr. Day, No School
January 28: End of Quarter 2, Two Hour Early Release
January 29: Student Holiday
January 30: Student Holiday
Bell Schedule
Attendance
- ParentVue
- Email Attendance: WestSpringfieldHigh.Attendance@fcps.edu
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*WSHS Attendance Line: 703-913-3838
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- 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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