Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
Last week brought so much to celebrate across the Wildcat Nation! We were proud to recognize our Boys Basketball Class of 2026 student-athletes, and it was exciting to see post-season competition take place for Gymnastics, Wrestling, and Swim & Dive. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes on tremendous seasons and for representing Centreville High School with outstanding character, effort, and sportsmanship. We are incredibly proud of you.
We also kicked off WIDA testing for many of our multilingual learner students last week. The WIDA assessment measures student growth across four domains: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Our students and teachers have worked diligently all year to prepare for this opportunity, and we are excited to cheer on our students as they showcase their progress and continued growth.
Looking ahead to this week, we will hold our monthly PTSA meeting on Tuesday. Beginning at 6:00 PM, we will host an All-Night Grad Party (ANGP) Planning Meeting. We are thrilled to share that the All-Night Grad Party lock-in is returning to CVHS on Thursday, June 11, for the Class of 2026! This event promises to be an epic night filled with games, food, and prizes, but we need your help to make it happen. We welcome volunteers from families of all grade levels to support bringing back this beloved tradition. If you’re interested, please join us at 6:00 PM on Tuesday in the Centreville High School Library. Our standard PTSA meeting will follow at 7:00 PM.
Thank you and go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
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February 8 - March 1 - Class of 2026 All Night Grad Party Volunteer Sign-Up
February 9-13 - Black History Month Spirit Week
February 10 - PTSA Meeting, Centreville High School Library, 7:00PM
February 12 - Northern Region Wrestling Tournament, Centreville High School
February 12-14 - All-District Choir Competition, West Springfield High
February 16 - No School - Presidents Day Holiday
February 17 - Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
February 25-26 - CVHS Band Pre-Assessment Concert, 7:00-8:30PM
February 25 - 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration, Woodson High School, 6:00-9:00PM
March 3 - CVHS Choir Pre-Assessment Concert, 7:00PM
March 5 - Junior Focus Day
March 5 - CVHS Orchestra Pre-Assessment Concert, 7:00PM
February 8 - March 1 - All Night Grad Party (ANGP) Volunteer Sign-Up: The All Night Grad Party lock-in is returning to CVHS on Thursday, June 11! It’s going to be an epic night of games, food, and prizes, but we can’t do it alone. We need 67 volunteers committed by March 1 to move forward with the event. Whether you can help plan now or work the night of the party, your time is vital to keeping this tradition alive. Please use this 2026 ANGP Volunteer Form to sign up. If you would like to join the planning team or could contribute to ANGP in other ways, please reach out the ANGP lead, Kristen Elder, at kelder81@verizon.net, or PTSA President, Sean Cosden, at president@cvhsptsa.org.
February 9-13 - Black History Month Spirit Week: In recognition of Black History Month, we are proud to celebrate Culture, Excellence & Legacy through our Spirit Week. This meaningful week was planned and organized by our Black Student Union, whose members worked thoughtfully to uplift Black history, heritage, and contributions while creating opportunities for our school community to learn, reflect, and celebrate together. We thank them for their leadership and dedication to honoring culture and community.
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Monday, Feb. 9 – Roots of Royalty Culture Day: Wear African prints, Kente cloth, or red, green, and yellow to honor African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latino heritage.
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Tuesday, Feb. 10 – Black Excellence Day: Dress as or represent a Black leader, innovator, role model, or celebrity from the past, present, or future.
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Wednesday, Feb. 11 – Carnival Culture Day: Wear bright colors or school-appropriate Carnival-inspired accessories celebrating joy, freedom, and cultural resistance.
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Thursday, Feb. 12 – Decades of Black History: Then • Now • Next: Dress in styles from your favorite era, from the Civil Rights Movement to today’s Black excellence.
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Friday, Feb. 13 – P.S. I Love You Day: Wear purple to support suicide awareness, mental health, and a caring school community.
February 10 - PTSA Meeting: Please join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 PM in the Centreville High School Library. We invite you to join the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) to help foster a positive and inclusive school climate. Your involvement in PTSA is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and make a lasting impact on our school community. If you are not a member of the CVHS PTSA, learn more about membership, donations, and information from previous meetings here.
February 12 - Northern Region Wrestling Tournament: Centreville will host the Regional Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, February 12 during the school day. Hundreds of athletes, families, and community members will be in attendance, so we will have adjusted protocols in place. Specifically, certain areas of the building will be restricted to ensure safety and security, which may impact some students and classes.
February 12-14 - All-District Chorus Competition: The following 30 students were selected to represent Centreville High School in VCDA District XI Honors Chorus! These talented singers will rehearse challenging music with renowned guest conductors February 12-14 at West Springfield HS. The 3-day event ends with a 1pm concert on Saturday, February 14 in the West Springfield auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Congratulations to: Sarah Ababu, Annika Aneja, Annie Chun, Hasene DeviNirmalraj, Antonella Foschi, Ximena Frazier, Lily Hamel, Divya Iyer, Kanaye Jat, Erik Kaiser, Ikliv Kaur, Frances Kowalski, Laasini Kurella, Mia Lovecchio, Elizabeth Matthesen, Audrey Nagle, Makena Nelson, Liliana Nguyen, Gigi Okey-Eboh, Audrey Payne, Prithika Raja, Adinda Rania, Madelyn Regan, Alice Sengstack, Jackson Sobel, Naya Sohi, Arsema Tafari, Anvita Tangella, Bhavya Varma, and Eric Wyche.
February 25-26 - CVHS Band Pre-Assessment Concert: The Wildcat Band will present two nights of Pre-Assessment concerts on February 25th (Symphonic Band) and February 26th (Concert Band and Wind Ensemble), along with the Liberty MS Bands. These performances will be evaluated by guest adjudicators to help the students in their preparation for the VBODA state performance assessment in March. Each of the CVHS ensembles will present a program of three pieces - a warmup march, followed by two concert selections. The bands may also participate in a on-stage sight-reading simulation to prepare for the March event. Finally, the guest adjudicators will evaluate each band’s performance using the VBODA provided rubric, giving each band a final rating for their performance. The band’s formal assessment (for Wind and Symphonic only) will take place on Monday, March 9th at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. More details about assessment will be provided to band families prior to the event.
February 25 - 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration: Please join us for the Fairfax County Public Schools Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This year’s event, hosted at Carter G. Woodson High School starting at 6:00 pm, centers on the powerful theme, "Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence." We invite all students, parents, and community members to gather for an evening dedicated to honoring the profound history and enduring legacy of the Black community. We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate these stories of excellence together!
March 5 - Junior Focus Day: Junior Focus Day is a postsecondary planning day for current juniors hosted by our College and Career Specialist. All juniors will participate in this event on March 5 during 1st period, ROAR, and CATS. Every junior will have the opportunity to sign-up for three information sessions of their choosing based on their desired postsecondary path. Topics include: College Application Essentials, Common App Readiness, Essay Writing, College Admissions Question & Answer with admissions representatives, Career Exploration, NOVA Information in English and Spanish, Apprenticeships, NCAA Recruitment Process, and a Military Panel. All students will also get critical information about financial aid and scholarships.
Instructional Leadership Team Models Collaboration to Support Student Outcomes: Our Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) recently collaborated to further our instructional journey by examining how several key areas of our work align with our primary goal for student success. Central to our discussion is our Outcome for Student Learning, which focuses on ensuring students have the necessary skills to engage in cognitively challenging, collaborative learning experiences that require higher-level thinking. This unified approach allows us to map every aspect of our teaching toward a more inclusive and effective learning environment for all students.
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Empowering Parents. Transforming Teens: Families are invited to participate in a free, 10-week virtual parent workshop offered in Spanish through Fairfax County Public Schools’ Family and School Partnerships. This series is designed to support parents of teens by providing practical tools to strengthen family relationships and address common challenges.
Parents will learn how to:
- Build a positive relationship with their child
- Prevent or intervene in alcohol and drug use, disruptive behavior at home, and gang affiliation
- Explore concrete strategies for active supervision
When: Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m.Dates: February 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7Where: Virtual
How to Register:Parents can register by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer.
Questions? Please contact Ana Alvarez at 703-802-5458 or aaalvarez@fcps.edu for more information.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students: From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Comidas para Estudiantes que Están en Ayuno: Entre el 18 de febrero y el 19 de marzo, aquellos estudiantes que estén observando ayuno durante el día podrán llevar a casa las comida escolares. Estas comidas incluyen un desayuno y un almuerzo que pueden comer una vez que el día termine.
Las familias deben llenar una solicitud cada semana, por cada estudiante para quien pidan estas comidas. La primera fecha límite para llenarla es el miércoles 11 de febrero, la cual cubre la semana del 16 de febrero.
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Costo: Las comidas cuestan lo mismo que se cobra en un día normal de clases.
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Recolección: Los estudiantes deben recoger las comidas al final del día de clases.
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Menú: Las comidas incluyen alimentos que son fáciles de recalentar en casa.
Visité la página web de Alimentación y Nutrición para que encuentre las planillas de solicitud, conozca las fechas topes para enviarlas y halle más información. Por favor, si tiene preguntas, contacte a la Oficina de los Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición escribiendo a la dirección FCPSFNS@fcps.edu o llamando al 703-813-4800.
Empoderando a los padres. Transformando a los adolescentes: Las familias están invitadas a participar en un taller virtual gratuito para padres de 10 semanas, ofrecido en español a través de Fairfax County Public Schools – Family and School Partnerships. Esta serie está diseñada para apoyar a los padres de adolescentes, brindándoles herramientas prácticas para fortalecer las relaciones familiares y enfrentar desafíos comunes.
Los padres aprenderán a:
- Construir una relación positiva con su hijo/a
- Prevenir o intervenir en el consumo de alcohol y drogas, conductas disruptivas en el hogar y afiliaciones a pandillas
- Explorar estrategias concretas para una supervisión activa
Cuándo: Jueves, de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m.Fechas: 26 de febrero; 5, 12, 19 y 26 de marzo; 9, 16, 23 y 30 de abril; 7 de mayoDónde: Virtual
Cómo registrarse:Los padres pueden registrarse escaneando el código QR que aparece en el volante adjunto.
¿Preguntas?Para más información, comuníquese con Ana Alvarez al 703-802-5458 o por correo electrónico a aaalvarez@fcps.edu.
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