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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 All Night Grad Party
Message from Mr. Greata
Dear Woodson Community,
We are flying through May! Thank you all for your continued patience, flexibility, and hard work as we navigate this busy season of the school year.
Our spring testing window continues this week. I want to extend a massive thank you to our incredible teachers for their support in proctoring these exams and supervising our non-testing students. Please note that on Tuesday and Wednesday, we will have the adjusted testing schedule to allow for an extended testing block in the morning, and then we will return to our regular schedule on Thursday.
I want to give a huge shoutout to our leadership students for inviting me to be a part of the school talent show. I was beaming with pride watching the incredible amount of talent we have under this roof. Congratulations to all of our fantastic performers. A major shoutout to Maggie Hardwick (for her incredible rendition of Radiohead's "High and Dry") and Anas Babech (for his amazing dance routine), who tied for 1st place! You both absolutely crushed it.
We have officially reached the last full week of classes for our seniors! Senior exams begin this Wednesday. We also kicked off our end-of-the-year celebrations today during lunches with our Celebrate Your Plan Day! It was wonderful seeing our seniors share their future steps—whether they are heading to college, joining the military, or pursuing a trade. We are incredibly proud of every single one of them, and we can’t wait to watch the Class of 2026 walk across the stage on June 4 at Eaglebank Arena.
We have some massive accomplishments to celebrate this week as well. A huge congratulations to Ethan Lee (Biochemistry) and James Ngo (Computer Science) for winning National Merit Scholarships, which are extremely competitive! Additionally, congratulations to seniors Peyton Farrell and Dag Guessford for earning scholarships through the ACE Mentor Program! This program connects students with experts in architecture, construction, and engineering to provide hands-on career training.
District tournament play rolls on this week with athletics! Our student-athletes are giving it their all, and we want to show them our support. For the most up-to-date game schedules and brackets, please visit woodsonsports.com. Let’s get out there and cheer on our teams!
Have a wonderful week, everyone!
Cav-Chella at Woodson. Woodson students showcased their wonderful talents.
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Important Dates for 2025-2026
Monday, May 18th - Wednesday, May 20th - SOL Testing
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
Morning Attendance Notifications Will Continue During Spring Assessments
Morning attendance calls, texts, and e-mail notifications will continue throughout the AP, IB, and SOL testing windows this spring.
The purpose of continuing these notifications is to prioritize student safety and timely notification of families regarding student absences.
Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
Seniors
To view event photos, after graduation, go to https://my.photoday.com/gallery/woodsongrad26
Student's Intention For Next School Year
If you know that your child will not be attending Woodson High School for the upcoming school year, please complete the official Student Intention Form as soon as possible.
Providing this information early is essential for our enrollment planning and helps ensure that your student's records are accurately processed for their transfer to a new school. You can download the required form at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf. Once completed, please submit the form to the Darlene Sheppard, dmsheppard@fcps.edu
College and Career Center
For College & Career Explorations, visit the Woodson College & Career Center Padlets. 📩 Questions? Email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
📅 Upcoming Events (For more info & additional events, please visit our live Calendar).
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May 19: NOVA Lunch Info Table between the cafeterias
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May 20: VMI Lunch Info Table between the cafeterias
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May 29: Senior Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2026. Seniors, report your achievements HERE by May 11.
Spring 2026 SOL Testing
May 19 - English: Reading
May 20 - Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
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Across Virginia this spring, high school students will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) tests. An FCPS Frequently Asked Questions webpage (SOL High School Assessment Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)) provides more information about SOL EOC tests in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Students may be taking one or more Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments between April 20 and May 20. All SOL assessments are taken in-person at school. School staff will schedule and communicate specific testing dates for your student based on their individual assessment needs. If you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in your student missing a testing day, please notify Woodson’s Assessment Coach, Kathleen Crosson, as soon as possible.
SOL Season - Personal Electronic Devices are Prohibited
As SOL season is approaching, we want to remind families that students may not have access to their electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) in the SOL testing environment, except in the case of a documented medical need. Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern.
Parent FAQs: SOL Testing
Q: What should my child bring to school specifically for testing?
A: Students should bring two pencils, their FCPS-issued Chromebook and charger to the test. Students may not bring personal computers - they cannot be used for SOL testing.
Q: Are students allowed to use calculators on the SOL test?
A: No, all students use the online version of the DESMOS calculator for the math and science SOLs.
Q: When will my student get an SOL schedule?
A: Teachers of students in SOL classes will inform students of testing dates and locations.
Q: How long are the SOLs?
A: SOL tests are untimed. In general, the SOL tests take approximately 90 minutes to complete. Students are not excused from school before or after SOL's.
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.
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Yearbook Orders
Order your yearbook by going to: MySchoolBucks
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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