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Woodson Weekly is published every Monday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Vision Statement
Carter G. Woodson High School is a community that embraces diversity in a culture of improvement and success that promotes academic curiosity and individual mental and physical growth.
Woodson Model Congress students were interviewed for WUSA-9
Message from Mr. Greata
Last week marked the conclusion of our annual Model Congress, an incredible, immersive learning opportunity for our students. Participants didn't just study the legislative process; they lived it. From drafting bills to navigating committee markups, floor debates, and final voting, our students gained hands-on experience in how our government functions. We were also fortunate to have ABC News visit our campus last week to film our students in action for a featured story airing in late spring. To cap off the experience, our government students visited Capitol Hill to see the process up close, walking away with a profound understanding of our democracy. A huge thank you to our dedicated Government teachers for their hard work in coordinating this: Lee Hedrick, Kevin Wright, Stephanie Pollack, Toby Hettler, Chuck Russo, and Mike Glander.
In the English department, students recently explored the darker side of politics. To understand what happens when the political process breaks down, students reenacted the Ides of March and the assassination of Julius Caesar. Thank you to Ann Marie Rodgerson for bringing this historical drama to life in such an engaging way for your students!
As we look toward the future, your voice remains a vital part of our success. On Monday, March 9, you should have received the bi-annual FCPS Family Engagement Survey in your inbox. This confidential survey is an essential tool for us to understand how we can better serve your family and foster a trusting, caring culture. It takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. You can learn more via this link, and we ask that you please share your feedback by the end of the day today.
This afternoon, we also took a moment to recognize our many club sponsors and thank them for their incredible hard work. While there are too many names to mention individually in this weekly update, please take a moment to thank a club sponsor if you know one; they volunteer countless hours to ensure that students can pursue their passions and develop lifelong skills. I especially want to thank Margie Shapiro, our club liaison, for her hard work throughout the year to support our sponsors and our clubs.
Our staff and students do so much to support the amazing culture here at Carter G. Woodson High School. We want to send a huge shout-out to our Partnership Class and our Adaptive Curriculum Department. They are instrumental in providing accessible and inclusive extracurricular activities for our students, including organizing the tailgate and supporting FanQuest, hosting parties throughout the year, our Day Prom and so much more. Our school would not be the same without our Partnership class and Adaptive Curriculum team and all their hard work to support inclusion at our school!
Don’t forget Friday, March 27th is a 2 hour early release day and next week is Spring Break! We hope everyone has a chance to get some rest and relaxation prior to the last few months of the school year.
Have a wonderful week!
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All Night Grad Party
Early Bird Ticket Sales Extended
 All Night Grad Party: June 4, 2026 11pm-4:30pm Tickets on sale
Class of 2026 - All Night Grad Party
Don't miss out on the March Savings for your All Night Grad Party Ticket - $105
Where: Dave & Buster's in Springfield
When: June 4, check-in by midnight
Final raffle prizes will be awarded at 4 AM, followed by doors opening for departure.
A ticket includes entry to the party, all food and drinks, 3 raffle tickets, and $25,000 in “Cav Cash" to spend at the casino or on raffle tickets. Full access to Dave & Buster's human crane, unlimited video game play, and $40 in ticket-redemption gameplay. It also includes the highly popular Casino, karaoke, trivia, music bingo, dancing, a photo booth, and tons of prizes!
Secure your ticket today at the Senior Store before the March Savings ends!
Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
Woodson High School is in search of parent volunteers and/or recent graduate volunteers for this spring’s AP testing. This is a great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.
AP exams will take place from May 4th – May 15th. There are two test sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning test sessions require proctors to be present from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (approximately). Afternoon test sessions require proctors to be present from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (approximately).
Please contact Elizabeth Walter ehwalter@fcps.edu if you are able to volunteer and help proctor. As always, we greatly appreciate the support. Thank you!
Donate gently used prom dresses. Contact Mel Silva at DMSilva@fcps.edu
Donation Deadline:
🗓 March 26
How to Donate:
Please contact Ms. Silva (me😉) to coordinate drop-off arrangements:
📍A139 - I will have a box outside my door for anonymous donations
📧 DMSilva@fcps.edu
📞 (571) 587-0399 (text)
Or drop it off to attendance office at anytime
Your generosity helps ensure that our students can shine during prom season. Thank you for supporting our school community and helping our kids sparkle—every donation counts!
Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility
Please submit your form as soon as possible. Forms turned in after March 31st may not be processed in time for students to receive fee waivers/reductions for this school year.
If your children qualify for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM), they may also be eligible for:
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Waive student course fees, reduced student parking pass, and waive senior fees.
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Information about scholarships, classes, and services from non-FCPS agencies and organizations.
To receive these additional benefits, you must give written consent allowing FCPS staff to share your children's meal eligibility status with administrators, school counselors and the school's finance technician. This information will not be shared with any other parties.
The Consent to Share is available here in multiple languages. Copies are available in Student Services, as well.
Important Dates for 2025-2026
Friday, March 27th - 2 hour early release - 3rd Quarter Ends - Grading will not be visible to parents after 4PM - Last day to submit a change to a course request for next year.
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3 - Spring Break - No School
Monday, April 6th - School Planning - No Students
Friday, April 10th - Teacher Workday - No Students
Tuesday, April 14th - Parents will be able to see grades in ParentVue at 6AM
Wednesday, April 15th - Report cards will be available in the documents tab in ParentVue
Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday, May 26th - Teacher Workday - No Students
Wednesday, May 27th - No School
Thursday, June 4th- Class of 2026 Graduation
Wednesday, June 17th - Last Day of SY25-26
Junior Focus Day – April 7, First Period & Returns: Woodson juniors will participate in Junior Focus Day, where they will attend three sessions exploring college and career pathways. Families are encouraged to review the session descriptions together and help students choose the three sessions that interest them most. To help students prepare, we have created a Padlet with descriptions of all available sessions:
Junior Focus Day Padlet
Academic Advising Update – Parent Acknowledgement
As the Academic Advising and course selection window draws to a close, we want to ensure all parents/guardians are aware of their child’s course selections for next year and feel confident about their child's educational path.
To facilitate this, SIS ParentVUE now allows parents/guardians to review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. This acknowledgement window is open from March 16 - March 27, 2026.
Please note that the courses listed in ParentVUE is not a schedule. It is only a list of requested courses for next school year. Class schedules will be finalized and released in August the week before school begins.
Please see below for instructions to view and acknowledge course requests in ParentVUE:
- Log into your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- Navigate to the Student Info module.
- Click Edit Information.
- Locate the Course Request Acknowledgment field.
- Update the acknowledgment field to Yes to confirm review.
- Click Save Changes.
If you would like to submit any changes to your child’s course requests for next year, please contact your child’s counselor by Friday, March 27, 2026. That is the final deadline for submitting any change requests for next year.
If you do not have a ParentVUE account, please visit the SIS Parent Accounts website.
Please contact Josh Peters, Director of Student Services, with any questions about confirming your child’s course requests in ParentVUE.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminars
Attention all 10th grade students and their parents. All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar, Partners for Safe Teen Driving. Please mark your calendar for the Woodson seminars for 2025-2026. Seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium. You do NOT have to register for this, attendance will be taken at the presentation.
Wednesday, April 15th
End of Year Final Exam Schedule
As the school year winds down, we want to ensure our students feel prepared and confident heading into their final assessments. To help your family plan ahead and manage those end-of-term study sessions, we have published the complete End-of-Year Final Exam Schedule and Senior Activities Schedule on our website.
Seniors
To view event photos, after graduation, go to https://my.photoday.com/gallery/woodsongrad26
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Math Center
The Woodson Math Center is now open. Students can come by B208 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 - 3:45 pm to receive free peer math tutoring. Snacks will be provided!
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Yearbook Orders
Order your yearbook by going to: Yearbookordercenter.com
Use code: 5278
Go Paperless!
Did you know you can view your student’s report card under the Documents tab in ParentVUE? You also have the option to “Go Paperless” for Secondary Report Cards and Elementary Progress Reports by simply checking the box under your account details. This ensures your documents are delivered digitally, saving paper and arriving faster — plus they won’t be mailed to your home.
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