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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
Last week was a truly special one in the Wildcat Nation, filled with moments that reminded us what makes Centreville High School such an extraordinary community. Our Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week brought our school together in powerful ways, highlighted by a school-wide pep rally in support of our Unified Basketball Team. The excitement and pride carried into Thursday evening’s FanQuest event, where our Unified Athletes were joined by teams from Chantilly, Robinson, and Westfield. It was incredible to see our students rally around our athletes and celebrate the spirit of inclusion and teamwork.
Our week concluded with another remarkable celebration as the South Asian Student Association hosted International Night. The evening showcased beautiful cultural attire, vibrant performances, and the rich traditions that make up our diverse community. International Night continues to be one of the most spectacular events of the year, and together with our Inclusion Revolution activities, it demonstrates how powerful it is when our community comes together to celebrate acceptance, belonging, and pride in who we are.
While these events highlight the very best of Centreville, it is important that the values they represent do not end when the week concludes. Acceptance, tolerance, and belonging are ideals we must cultivate continuously within our community. Over the last couple of months, I have been made aware of several instances in which students have spread misinformation or spoken derogatorily about one another. This is not the culture we strive to build at Centreville High School, nor is it behavior we will accept in our community.
As we have seen in our country and across the world, acts of hate and division only weaken our communities. Instead, I ask our students to be leaders in spreading kindness, belonging, acceptance, and understanding. Before speaking about another student, take a moment to consider how it would feel if those same words were said about you, about a friend, a sibling, or someone you care about. I also ask our families to partner with us by having conversations at home about the impact our words and actions have on others.
One of our continued areas of focus as a school is cultivating a positive school climate. This means building strong relationships with one another, offering support when it is needed, and consistently demonstrating kindness and respect in our daily interactions. I am confident that by working together we can ensure that the spirit of Inclusion Revolution Week is not limited to one week, but instead becomes a lasting part of who we are every day in the Wildcat Nation.
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
 
March 15 - Class of 2026 Yard Signs on Sale
March 15 - All-Night Grad Party GoFundMe Fundraiser
March 20 - No School - Student Holiday (Eid al-Fitr)
March 27 - End of Third Quarter - Early Release Bell Schedule
March 28 - April 6 - Spring Break
April 9 - College Commitment Celebration Day, Centreville High School Gym, 9:50-11:15AM
April 9 - Centreville Pyramid Art Show, Centreville High School, 4:30-6:30PM
April 10 - No School - Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
April 11 - CVHS Thrift Sale Fundraiser, Centreville High School, 8:00AM-1:00PM
April 17-19 - CVHS Theatre Spring Play
April 20-24 - Stress Less Week
April 25 - Junior/Senior Prom, Union Stage - Washington, D.C., 7:00-10:00PM
March 15 - Class of 2026 Yard Signs on Sale: Celebrate your senior in style! Class of 2026 Graduation Yard Signs are now available for purchase through the PTSA Store. Signs are $26 each, and supplies are limited. Visit https://centrevillehsptsa.givebacks.com/shop to place your order or scan the QR code shared in our materials. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your Class of 2026 pride!
March 15 - All-Night Grad Party GoFundMe Fundraiser: The Centerville High School PTSA is hosting an All Night Graduation Party (ANGP) on June 11 — a celebration the night of graduation, filled with games, prizes, food, and memories to last a lifetime! To offset student costs, the PTSA is hoping to raise $1,500 to make this a special event for the Class of 2026. Give $5 or $50 — and help us give the Class of 2026 the send-off they have earned! Here is the link to donate. Thank you!
April 9 - College Commitment Celebration Day: Centreville High School is proud to celebrate our Wildcat student-athletes during our upcoming College Commitment Celebration Day. This special event recognizes the hard work, dedication, and achievements of students who have committed to continuing both their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. It is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to honor these athletes and the commitment they have shown to their sport, their studies, and Wildcat Nation. Families of participating student-athletes are warmly encouraged to attend as we celebrate this exciting milestone together.
April 9 - Centreville Pyramid Art Show: Join us for the Centreville Pyramid Art Show on April 9th from 4:30–6:30 PM at Centreville High School. This special evening will showcase artwork created by talented students from Centreville High School, Liberty Middle School, Centre Ridge Elementary, Bull Run Elementary, Centreville Elementary, Colin Powell Elementary, and Union Mill Elementary. Come enjoy a wonderful celebration of student creativity featuring beautiful artwork, live music, and light snacks. We hope to see you there!
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April 11 - CVHS Thrift Sale Fundraiser: Join us for the CVHS Thrift Sale on Saturday, April 11th from 8:00AM-1:00PM. All items are just $1, making this a great opportunity to shop great deals while supporting a meaningful cause. Donations will be accepted at CVHS on Friday, April 10th from 3:00–7:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the CVHS Class of 2026 All-Night Grad Party. We hope to see you there!
April 17-19 - Centreville Theatre Spring Play: From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes this smash-hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award-winning comedy – now adapted specially for high school performers – is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter! Tickets can be purchased: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15624
April 25 - Junior/Senior Prom - Save the Date: We are excited to announce that Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Union Stage at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.. This year’s theme is “A Monumental Night”—an evening sure to be filled with memories that will last a lifetime! Ticket sales will begin after Spring Break. Additional details will be shared soon. We can’t wait to celebrate this special night with our juniors and seniors!
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 CVHS Science Olympiad Heading to State Tournament: Please join us in celebrating an incredible tournament season for the CVHS Science Olympiad Team! 🎉 Our team competed in the Fairfax and UMBC Invitationals as well as the Langley Regional Tournament, demonstrating outstanding teamwork, preparation, and scientific skill. Their hard work paid off with an impressive 2nd place team trophy at the UMBC Invitational and an outstanding 1st place finish at the Langley Regional Tournament! 🏆With their regional victory, the team earned a bid to the State Tournament at UVA on March 21. We are so proud of their dedication and achievements throughout the season! The team members and their event medals from each tournament are listed below. Please join us in congratulating these talented students!
 Celebrating Inclusion: A Powerful Week for our Wildcat Community: Last week, Centreville proudly celebrated our 2nd Annual Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week, highlighting our commitment to ensuring every Wildcat feels welcomed, valued, and part of our community. It was incredible to see our student body enthusiastically cheer on our Unified Basketball team during the FanQuest Pep Rally and again as they packed the stands Thursday night in support of our athletes. We are grateful to the Unified teams from Annandale, Chantilly, Robinson, and Westfield High Schools for joining us and helping make the event such a meaningful celebration of inclusion. Moments like these strengthen our positive school culture and remind us that inclusion is not just something we celebrate for a week—it is a core part of who we are at Centreville High School.
Wildcat Band Named Program of Honor for 2025-2026: We are proud to share some exciting news about the outstanding accomplishments of our Centreville High School Wildcat Band! The program has once again been recognized as a Program of Honor by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association for the 2025–2026 school year. This prestigious distinction reflects the exceptional dedication and talent of our student musicians. The recognition was earned after the Wildcat Marching Band received a SUPERIOR rating at the Fall Marching Band Assessment, and our Wind Ensemble earned a SUPERIOR rating at Concert Band Assessment this week. We also celebrate the strong performances of our Symphonic Band and Concert Band, both of which earned EXCELLENT ratings. Congratulations to all of our talented band students for their hard work, commitment, and passion for music. Their continued dedication to growth and excellence makes our entire school community proud. Bravo, Wildcats!
Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year: As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact Kristin Girardin, Director of Student Services, for support or assistance. To access this feature:
- Log in to your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
- Click Edit Information.
- In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
- Click Save Changes.
Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature. Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.
April Statewide Election: No School for Students: There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
County Seeking Budget Input: About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
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.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid: As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Phones Off, Learning On: FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces.
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at 703-802-5400. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Elecciones estatales de abril: No habrá clases para los estudiantes: No habrá clases para los estudiantes el martes 21 de abril, con motivo de las elecciones estatales de Virginia. Las actividades estudiantiles, los entrenamientos deportivos y los eventos podrán llevarse a cabo según lo programado. Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax seguirán superando el número de horas lectivas requeridas para los estudiantes, tal como lo establece el Departamento de Educación de Virginia.
La Encuesta de Participación Familiar comenzará el 9 de marzo: FCPS llevará a cabo nuestra Encuesta de Participación Familiar, la cual estará disponible desde el lunes 9 de marzo hasta el lunes 23 de marzo. Sus comentarios son fundamentales para ayudarnos a reconocer, comprender, respetar y abordar mejor las fortalezas y necesidades de las familias en nuestras escuelas.
Los temas de la encuesta incluyen:
- Ambiente acogedor.
- Comunicación.
- Éxito estudiantil.
- Defensa de los estudiantes (Advocacy).
- Colaboración entre la familia y la escuela.
- Colaboraciones comunitarias.
La encuesta estará disponible en inglés, amhárico, árabe, chino, farsi, coreano, pastún, español, urdu y vietnamita. El 9 de marzo, los padres y cuidadores recibirán un enlace de la encuesta por correo electrónico de parte de FCPS. También se publicará un enlace en el sitio web de FCPS. Además, habrá encuestas en papel disponibles en cada escuela. Por favor, manténgase atento para recibir más información.
Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Comparta su Opinión con la Dra. Reid: Siendo una líder que sabe escuchar, la Dra. Reid considera muy importante conectarse e involucrarse con miembros de la comunidad en toda la división escolar. Sus reuniones Conversaciones con la Comunidad representan oportunidades para que comparta sus ideas y opiniones y para que haga las preguntas que tenga. Los eventos se realizarán en estas fechas, durante la primavera (de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. a menos se notifiquen cambios):
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Martes, 17 de marzo, de 6:45 a 7:45 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Glen Forest.
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Lunes, 23 de marzo, en la Escuela Primaria Ravensworth.
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Lunes, 13 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Belle View.
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Lunes, 20 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Westgate.
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Miércoles, 22 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Crestwood.
Se ofrecerán servicios de Cuidado de Niños y de Traducción. Estos eventos están abiertos para todas las personas. Visite la página de participación comunitaria de la superintendente para que encuentre la información más reciente.
El Condado solicita opiniones sobre el presupuesto: Aproximadamente el 70% del presupuesto de las FCPS proviene de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Fairfax. Actualmente, la Junta se encuentra revisando el Presupuesto Anunciado del Condado para el Año Fiscal 2027 y está considerando posibles ajustes antes de que se apruebe el presupuesto final del condado en el mes de mayo. Envíe sus comentarios al condado sobre cómo le gustaría que se inviertan sus impuestos completando esta encuesta.
Teléfonos apagados, aprendizaje activo: La política de teléfonos celulares de FCPS ayuda a los estudiantes a concentrarse, aprender y participar. Cuando los estudiantes guardan sus teléfonos, tienen más interacciones cara a cara con sus compañeros y maestros, así como más oportunidades para desarrollar resiliencia y habilidades de resolución de problemas. Por favor, recuerde a su hijo que:
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Los teléfonos celulares y los dispositivos personales (auriculares, cascos y otros artículos conectados a Internet) deben permanecer apagados y guardados durante toda la jornada escolar (desde el toque de campana inicial hasta el final), con la excepción de la hora del almuerzo en las áreas designadas para ello.
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Se permite el uso de relojes inteligentes que cumplan una doble función; sin embargo, las funciones telefónicas (mensajería de texto, navegación por Internet y llamadas) deben permanecer desactivadas durante los momentos en que el uso de teléfonos esté prohibido.
Si necesita comunicarse con su hijo durante la jornada escolar, por favor llame a nuestra oficina principal al 703-802-5400. Visite nuestra página web sobre la política de teléfonos celulares para obtener más información y consultar las preguntas frecuentes.
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