WSHS News and Announcements: February 20, 2026

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/20/2026 01:03 PM EST

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Principal's Message

💙 Celebrating Officer Hughes

This week, we celebrated our School Resource Officer, Officer Hughes. She is instrumental in keeping West Springfield HS a safe place. Her partnership and dedication to building relationships and connecting with our students is invaluable. Thank you, Officer Hughes, for being a vital part of the WSHS family and school community!

❄️ Winter Athletics Update

I would like to congratulate all our Winter student athletes on a great season. You have represented WSHS with Spartan pride and sportsmanship. Good luck to all our student athletes competing at State competitions this weekend—we are rooting for you!

Please join us to support the girls’ basketball team on Monday, February 23rd, 7:00 pm at TJ for a region game.

📢News and Announcements

New Visitor Management System and App

We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry. 

For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.

But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school. 

If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!

WSHS Saturday Academy

Saturday Academy

We are excited to announce the launch of our Saturday Academy for the second semester! Students can attend West Springfield High School from 9:00–11:00 AM on Saturday mornings to receive academic support and additional help as needed. 

Our upcoming Saturday Academy dates are February 21 and February 28. Students should enter through Door 1 upon arrival and will be directed to the appropriate classroom based on their content area support needs.

We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity to attend Saturday sessions, stay on track, and continue building strong academic habits this semester.

For more information contact Mr. Young-ddyoung@fcps.edu

Purple Up! Pop Up Store

April is the Month of the Military Child, and FCPS will be celebrating Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This is a special day for us to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth. In our store, the following items are available:

T-shirt
Hoodie
Pajama pants
Key chain
Yard sign

To place an order, use this special link:

Spirit Wear Store (for families): https://www.customink.com/s/fcps-purple-up-spirit-wear-store

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:

  • Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day. 
  • Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
  • 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. 

Student Services

Academic Advising Timeline for School Year 26-27

  1. Academic Advising Rising Sophomores | February 18-24, 2026 | Students meet with their counselor.
  2. Future Spartan Orientation | April 13, 2026 |  Rising 9th graders will visit West Springfield HS
  3. 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

Asian Leadership Alliance (ALA) Scholarship Opportunity

The ALA is proud to announce the opening of our 2026 scholarship application. Since 2023, the ALA has awarded $1,000 scholarships to outstanding students of Asian/Pacific/Desi American (APIDA) heritage in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

Application Requirements

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Ethnicity:Identify as an Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi American (APIDA). We use the term APIDA to be inclusive of all students who identify as Asian.
  • GPA:A minimum GPA of 3.0.

To apply, the applicant must use their FCPS Google Email and complete the following application form in order to provide the following components:

  • Application Form:https://forms.gle/zyEH1vASXM9Y5MVXA
    • Resume
    • Transcript
    • Names and Contact Information of 2 Referenceswho will be writing letters of recommendation
      • 2 Letters of Recommendation:Two letters from a teacher, counselor, extracurricular coach, or community leader.
      • ***References should email their letters of recommendation to: fcpsasianeducatorsassociation@gmail.com.
    • Essay or Video:A 500-word essay or a two-minute video discussing a meaningful cause they are involved in and why it is important for the APIDA community to participate.

Spartan Crew Bingo

Support Spartan Crew and play Bingo Saturday, February 28 in the Cafeteria!

  • Event Name: Spartan Crew Bingo

  • Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

  • Time: Doors open at 12:00 pm; first game starts at 1:00 pm.

  • Location: West Springfield High School Cafeteria (6100 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA).

Ticket & Packet Pricing

Each packet includes 20 individual bingo games and 1 raffle ticket.

Early Bird Special (through Feb 14)- $25

Online Purchase (Feb 15-Feb 26) -$28

At the door (Feb 28)-$30

Note: Purchases on the day of the event (Feb 28) are CASH ONLY. There is no ATM on-site.

Purchase Packets Here

Extras & Attractions

  • Prizes: Available for every game played.

  • Available for Cash Purchase: Special games, additional raffles, bingo daubers, and food/drinks.

  • Sponsor: West Springfield HS Crew Booster Club.

Scholarship Opportunity

The West Springfield High School (WSHS) Athletic Boosters is seeking applicants for the 2026 Rob Benton and Ron Tugwell Scholarship. Two (2) $1500 scholarships will be awarded in 2026!

The scholarship is intended to recognize the efforts of two WSHS student athletes who participated in a Virginia High School League (VHSL) sanctioned event, or a Fairfax County Public Schools supported club sport. Eligible activities are listed below.

Participation may include, but is not necessarily limited to athletes, performers, managers, trainers, statisticians, and videographers. West Springfield High School graduating seniors who participated in these activities at WSHS at  any time and have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.5 are eligible to apply. Financial need is not considered.

Scholarship applications are due on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Winners will be notified prior to the Senior Sports Banquet.

Eligible Activities include: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Debate, Esports, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Football, Forensics, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, One Act Play, Outdoor Track, Riflery, Scholastics, Soccer,  Softball, Swim & Dive, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Link to Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-Gl5YL_h0Tahk9h6SYBALtGPgUeGj5lKn9sT2nxoo-SdV9A/viewform?usp=header

Questions: wsathleticboosterstreasurer@gmail.com

🎓Seniors

Class of 2026 Website

Questions about graduation, exams. etc?  Visit the Class of 2026 Website

 All Night Grad Party 

Get your tickets now https://wshs-angp.square.site/

Website: WSHS ANGP Booster Organization

ANGP

$105 Feb 1-April 30

$120 May 1-June 1

Questions: wshsangp@gmail.com

Class of 2026 Graduation Announcements

*Caps, Gowns, and tassels are included in the senior dues which will be posted in MySchoolBucks closer to the end of the year.*

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!

Grad announcements

🪧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)

 

✅Don't Forget 

Yearbook Sales Continue

Price: $80.00

Last Chance to Order is April 25, 2026

Click here to order and use order number 4150.

Parents of Class of 2027-ANGP Fundraiser

The WSHS All Night Grad Party team is looking for 2027 parents who are ready to lead the planning efforts - and especially to coordinate their fundraising efforts through the Jiffy Lube Live concerts this coming summer.

If you are interested, please reach out to wshsangp@gmail.com. 

📣 Check out WSHS Spirit Store

💍 Class Rings 

🍿WSHS Boosters Volunteer Sign Up

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

  • FCPS at the Olympics
  • Coaches Making History
  • Divisionwide Spirit Day

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🚌FCPS News

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

  • Gap Year Fair
  • Summer Camp and Learning
  • New High School Name

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.

Community News

LB Engaged Parents

Engaged Parents Program for Hispanic Families

Lake Braddock SS is hosting, “Engaged Parents” organized by Edu-Futuro. This is a free program, in Spanish, once a week (Thursdays)  March 5th through April 23rd, from 6-8PM, in the Library.

To register: Programa- Padres Comprometidos

Fairfax County History Conference and Student Opportunities

The Fairfax County History Commission presents: Revolutionary Ideas: Fairfax County’s American Revolution. What defines a revolution? Join them for #Fairfax250, a community conference exploring Fairfax County’s unique legacy in the American Revolution.

 

  • Discover how our local landscape shaped the fight for independence.
  • Uncover stories of famous figures and everyday heroes.
  • Reflect on the lasting impact of the ideas that changed history.
  • Explore hands-on artifacts and an interactive archeology challenge
  • Participate in the “It’s Revolutionary!” trivia show
  • Use AI and digital tools for history research
  • Find your roots in an interactive genealogy session
  • Learn about the African American cemeteries in Fairfax
  • View the past and present historic sites
  • Engage in interactive research and local history
  • Connect with local history nonprofits
  • Reflect on student research and poster exhibits

Students, are you a history enthusiast? Sign up to showcase a display tied to your school or community, or join the trivia show!

The conference will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center.

📆Upcoming Events

February 28: Spartan Crew Bingo, Cafeteria, Doors open at 12 p.m.

March 7: Ballin' with  Buddies, 12-2 p.m.

March 20: Eid al-Fitr/ Nowruz (Holiday, No School)

March 27: End of Quarter 3 (2 Hour Early Release)

March 30-April 3: Spring Break (No School)

April 6: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

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Attendance

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