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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 Families,
As we head into the long weekend, I want to wish our entire school community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the profound sacrifices made by our armed service members who gave everything to protect our freedoms. We are deeply grateful for their service, and we keep their memory and their families in our hearts this weekend.
What a spectacular evening at our Spring Orchestra Concert! It was a packed house of families, friends, and supporters cheering on our multi-talented students. A major highlight of the night was a moving tribute to our Class of 2026 seniors, who celebrated their four-year musical journey with a performance of New York, New York—a perfect throwback to their sophomore year spring trip.
The musical magic continued with our Chorus Concert, which featured a stunning menagerie of music covering almost all styles and eras. The enthusiasm in the room was absolutely electric!
A massive thank you to Devyn Wilcox, Amy Moir and Luke Frels for their incredible leadership, vision, and dedication in bringing out the absolute best in our orchestra and choir students!
We are officially in the home stretch for the Class of 2026! Parents and seniors, please note these crucial upcoming dates:
- Senior Award Ceremony: This Friday at 9:45am
- Senior Sunset: This Friday evening from 7:00pm-9:00pm — a wonderful tradition for seniors to gather and celebrate their final days together.
- Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal: Monday, June 1st, from 9:00am-10:30am Attendance is required.
- Graduation Ceremony: Thursday, June 4th, at 9:00am. We look forward to seeing everyone there to cheer on our graduates!
Regarding the Senior Picnic, please use THIS LINK to access the signup. As a reminder, the picnic is prepaid. This year, we were able to successfully lower overall senior dues by changing the structure: families who wanted food ordered and paid for it ahead of time, while those who opted out of the food didn't have to pay for it.
Our student-athletes are also leaving it all on the field as postseason action heats up. Regional tournaments continue this week with the Boys & Girls Soccer Quarterfinals taking place this Thursday, May 28. Let's get a great crowd out there to cheer them on to the semifinals!
Have a wonderful week Woodson!
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Important Dates for 2025-2026
Thursday, June 4th- Class of 2026 Graduation
Wednesday, June 17th - Last Day of SY25-26
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.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results Now Available
Students in grades 9-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, we will share copies with you directly.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to your child's school counselor.
Seniors
To view event photos, after graduation, go to https://my.photoday.com/gallery/woodsongrad26
College and Career Center
📣 Quick Update: Senior Awards Ceremony Invitations Sent!
🎤 Stage Recognitions: Personal email invitations have been sent to all seniors who will be recognized on stage. Please check your Naviance email account for your invitation and RSVP details.
💰 Self-Reported Scholarships: If you self-reported a scholarship to Ms. Lieb-Mosley, your name and scholarship will be featured on a rolling slideshow playing at the beginning of the ceremony!
🎉 All Seniors Welcome: Even if you aren't receiving a specific award, the entire Class of 2026 is invited to celebrate and cheer on their classmates!
📅 Reminder of the Details:
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Date/Time: Friday, May 29 @ 9:45 AM (Honored students arrive by 9:30 AM)
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Location: Woodson Auditorium
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Dress Code: Business Casual
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
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
Counselor Corner
It has been a busy end to the month of May! We wrapped up AP Testing after administering over 3,000 tests. We couldn’t have done it without the help of our amazing volunteer proctors. Thank you!
Counselors also guided seniors through their FCPS Senior Survey, in which they identified their post-secondary plan and, if attending college, identified which college will receive their final transcript. Also, if plans change over the summer, be sure to contact Student Services so that we can make sure your transcript gets to the correct location.
We are excited to see our seniors as they process through graduation rehearsal and senior clearance. Congrats 2026 graduates! We will soon see students in the Class of 2027 to share our Senior Prep Lesson to highlight what they should be doing this summer to prepare for senior year. Be sure to discuss post-secondary plans with your rising senior and how to support them in their endeavors to use the most of their time this summer.
Students who wish to take self-directed Economics & Finance must register before June 5. Students in need of credit recovery due to failing a core course may register for free. Please let your school counselor know once you register for a summer class.
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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