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SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT
National School Counseling Week: February 2-6
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.
School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
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📢News and Announcements
Quarter End Adjustments
Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3.
Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments contains more details.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Tuesday, February 3, at 4 p.m. until Monday, February 9, at 6 a.m. (These dates have been updated with the later end of quarter date.)
See the complete school year calendar.
STUDENT SERVICES
Academic Advising Timeline for School Year 26-27
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Cancelled: 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
📝 Application for the 2025 Student Representative to the School Board
The School Board student representative speaks for the interests of FCPS students. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity. Students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.
To be considered for the election, students are required to provide the following:
- A written component, due Monday, February 23.
- A 30-second candidate video statement, due Monday, March 16. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 2.
Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.
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.
Other 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
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 Website
Questions about graduation, exams. etc? Visit the Class of 2026 Website
Last Chance: All Night Grad Party Early Bird Rates
ANGP Early bird rates end 1/31. Get your tickets now https://wshs-angp.square.site/
Website: WSHS ANGP Booster Organization
 $90 until Jan 31
$105 Feb 1-April 30
$120 May 1-June 1
Questions: wshsangp@gmail.com
Gap Year Fair Rescheduled and Virtual
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on February 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. virtually.
This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning about opportunities for the year following high school graduation. Students should register at USA Gap Year Fairs.
Class of 2026 Graduation Announcements
Caps, Gowns, and tassels are included in the senior dues do NOT need to be purchased separately.
Please used the QR code below or the School Store Link to order Graduation Announcements and Accessories.
Need assistance or prefer to order by phone?
Call 800-567-8367.
Sí, hablamos español!
🪧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!!!
Price $80
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:
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Family Academy Catalog: Family Cafe Series
Our Family Café series continues in 2026! Detailed information can be found in the Family Academy Catalog. The topic of the next presentations in this series will be The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together.
February 3: Updated End of Q2
February 10: PTSA Meeting, February PTSA meeting registration
February 16: Presidents' Day (No School)
February 17: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
March 7: Ballin' with Buddies, 12-2 p.m.
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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