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Spartan Spotlight
DECA State Leadership Conference Results
Congratulations to our DECA State Leadership Conference competitors that won medals in their events.
Kennedy Leary (3 medals)
Stephanie Latyshava (2 medals)
Juliana Spans
Rebecca Prunty
Lizzie Grubbs
Sora Lloyd
Adonias Sani
And a big congrats to our students that qualified for Nationals (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia:
Kennedy Leary
Stephanie Latyshava
Lizzie Grubbs
Jadon Yonas
 
📅 Calendar Reminders
Saturday Support Academy
Students can attend from 9:00–11:00 AM on Saturday mornings to receive extra help, work on missing assignments, prepare for assessments, and strengthen their understanding of course content.
Students should enter through Door 1 upon arrival and will be directed to the appropriate classroom based on their content area support needs.
Students can also express interest using this link to help us plan staffing based on content needs. While completing the form is not required to attend, it is strongly encouraged.
Questions? Contact Mr. Young ddyoung@fcps.edu
Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins.
Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
📢News and Announcements
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Multilingual Learners Family Night
We would like to invite you to join us for our Multilingual Learners Family Night event on March 26th from 6:30-7:30 pm, in the West Springfield High School Cafeteria. You are welcome to arrive at 6 to meet with the Multilingual Learners department.
Representatives from Edu Futuro and The Office of Experience and Engagement/Family and School Partnerships will be sharing resources for our Multilingual Learner families.
Please enter either through Door #5 or Door #11. Snacks, interpreters, and childcare will be provided. Please let us know if you will require childcare.
We hope you can make time to join us.
Prom Dress-Up Drive
Prom season is just around the corner! If you have formal wear collecting dust, we would love to have donations for our Prom Dress Drive. We will be accepting items March 9th-March 26th.
Drop off an accepted item on a hanger to room 1004 in the main office. Please include a tag/notecard with size.
Accepted items include: formal dresses, suits, dress shirts, ties, shoes, and other accessories.
Students may earn up to one service hour for their donation. Log your donation on the sheet in the office: include your name, brief description of dress, and what organization you are logging service hours for.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
Through Thursday, 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.
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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 more 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
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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 |TBD, 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
Winter Color Guard-Competition At South County
Come support the West Springfield HS Winter Color Guard on March 7th at South County High School. If you arrive around 1:30, you will see us perform at 2:10 pm.
Sham Grams
In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, Sham Gram candy grams will be sold at all lunches on March 17th. They are 2 for $1. Cash only.
International Night Festival
Mark your calendars! The annual WSHS International Night Festival takes place on Friday, March 27th at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Performers will celebrate the diversity of the WSHS community. Tickets will be presold through Etix only starting on March 25th. There will be food sales starting at 5:30 PM. It’s sure to be a good activity for the whole family. Funds collected go towards all clubs that perform and a Senior Scholarship given at the end of the school year! *WSHS students, if you would like to perform, see Mrs. Emerson in room 1238 (maemerson@fcps.edu).
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🏛️ Attention Juniors: Apply for Virginia Boys State 2026!
Applications are now open for the 83rd Session of American Legion Virginia Boys State.
This is a premier interactive program where students help run a "51st state," participate in mock elections, and develop leadership skills alongside the top students from across the Commonwealth.
📅 Details
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Where: Hampden-Sydney College (Hampden Sydney, VA)
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When: June 21–27, 2026
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Cost: Sponsored by American Legion Post 176 (Selected candidates attend at little to no cost).
📝 Application Requirements
To be considered for this prestigious program, you must complete the Post 176 Online Application, which includes:
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A Short Essay: Under 250 words on why you want to attend.
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Transcript: Upload a PDF of your latest high school transcript.
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Recommendation: Provide the name of a person familiar with your leadership and character. They will be sent a quick form to complete.
⏳ Deadlines & Selection
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Interviews: Application deadline is March 27th. Once your application and recommendation are in, you'll be scheduled for a brief Zoom interview.
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Decision Date: All candidates will be notified of their status before April 15.
Note: If selected, you must be able to stay for the entire duration of the program (June 21–27).
🔗 Learn More
For more details on what the week looks like, visit the official site: vaboysstate.org
West Springfield POC is Mr. Tsang (djtsang@fcps.edu).
🎓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
 $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!
🪧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(you will need to create a login to reach the ordering area; photos of signs below)
✅Don't Forget
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
Yearbook Sales Continue
Price: $80.00
Last Chance to Order is April 25, 2026
Click here to order and use order number 4150.
📣 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:
- School Board Adopts Budget
- New Date for Special Education Conference
- Celebrating Our Schools
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
Community News
Spartan Touchdown Club Boosters-2026 Annual Mulch Sale
The West Springfield High School Touchdown Club Boosters are pleased to announce our 2026 Annual Mulch Sale.
Last year the program saw unprecedented success on the field. The Freshman went 7-1 (school record), JV went 8-0 (school record), and Varsity won Districts, Regions, and went to the state semifinal game for the first time in over 40 years. This was due to the amazing support of the community that allowed our students to attend camps, clinics, as well as new training equipment. With your support, we will build on this success as we prepare for the upcoming season.
Our high-quality double-shredded hardwood mulch is guaranteed to be free of additives, chemicals, or dyes and comes in 3-cubic-foot bags (mulch from other sellers typically comes in a standard 2-cubic foot bag). Our prices are a low $7 per bag!
Order online via our secure website.
2026 Mulch Sale
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-mulch-sale
No time to spread your mulch? Let our Boys Lacrosse team spread it for you! Click
WSHS Boys Lacrosse – Mulch Spreading Service
The WSHS Touchdown Club Boosters supports our WSHS Spartans football teams in the form of services, funds, uniforms, and equipment. Our goal is to ensure every student can participate in football and achieve their full potential.
Thank you for your continued support.
Any questions: ADParker@fcps.edu
Girl's Basketball Camps
Girl's Basketball Camp for rising 3rd thru 9th graders
July 13-17 (9am-2:30pm) at WS.
If you are a WS staff member you get a discount, contact Coach Gibson - wrgibson@fcps.edu
March 7: Ballin' with Buddies, 12-2 p.m.
March 10: PTSA meeting, 7:30-8:30pm This is an in-person meeting at the school! PLEASE RSVP HERE.
March 20: Eid al-Fitr/ Nowruz (Holiday, No School)
March 27: End of Quarter 3 (2 Hour Early Release)
March 27: International Night Festival, 7 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.)
March 30-April 3: Spring Break (No School)
April 6: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
April 10: PTSA Social Event, Milk and Honey
April 15: Purple Up! Day (Wear Purple)
Bell Schedule
Attendance
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**ParentVue (for FULL DAY absences only)
- 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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