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Spartan Spotlight
At the Orchestra Spring Concert, students from all grade levels came together to premier a newly commissioned work, Rise of the Spartans, written specifically for our program by Cooper Ford.
This special piece celebrates the strength, unity, and spirit of our orchestra community while highlighting the lasting impact of music education.
Music teaches far more than notes and rhythms—it fosters collaboration, creativity, leadership, perseverance, and meaningful connections that extend far beyond the classroom.
Go Spartans!
🧡💙SPARTAN STRONG💙🧡
📅 Testing Schedule/Important Dates
Week of May 25 - May 29 (Holiday & Senior Finals)
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day (Holiday), WSHS Main Office Closed
Tuesday, May 26: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday), WSHS Main Office Closed
Wednesday, May 27: Eid Al-Adha (Holiday), WSHS Main Office Closed
Thursday, May 28: LS 4/2 - AP Scholars Ceremony (Seniors only); Senior Exam 2 (Senior Dismissal 10:30); Senior Laptop Collection (8:00-12:00)
Friday, May 29: Senior Exams 1 & 3 ( Senior Dismissal 11:15); Senior Laptop Collection (8:00-12:00)
Week of June 1 - June 5 (Graduation Week)
Monday, June 1: LS 4/FLEX; Senior Obligations (8:30-9:00); Senior Picnic (11 am); Laptop Collection (8:00-12:00)
Tuesday, June 2: Senior Awards (9 am); Senior Obligations (9:00-10:00); Graduation Rehearsal (10:30 am); Laptop Collection (8:00-12:00)
Wednesday, June 3: LS 4/3; Graduation Rehearsal (10 am); Cap & Gown Distribution; GRAD Walk; Laptop Collection (8:00-12:00)
Thursday, June 4: Underclassmen early release (10:30); Graduation at Eagle Bank Arena (2 pm)
Friday, June 5: Full School Day; LS 4/5
The full May/June Schedule can be found here
Printable copy of the End of the Year Calendar
📢News and Announcements
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Student Corner
New Advanced Swimming & Lifeguard Certification Course Coming This Fall
Fairfax County Public Schools will offer a new course, Advanced Swimming and Lifeguard Certification, for the 2026-27 school year. This course will be open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and will be held at Skyview High School. Students from all FCPS high schools are eligible to enroll.
Students enrolled in the course will have the opportunity to take the lifeguard certification test in spring 2027. Those who successfully pass will earn American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, including deep water certification.
Information about transportation between base schools and Skyview High School is being finalized and will be shared once it is available. Directors of Student Services will begin enrolling students by June 1. If your student is interested in this opportunity, please encourage them to speak with their school counselor.
Behind the Wheel Classes: Summer and Fall Registration
FCPS Behind the Wheel classes are currently being offered for the Summer and early Fall months NOW! Classes are offered both before and after school times for this Spring. Please click on the link to access the registration page to sign up for classes out of West Springfield HS. The number of spots are filling up, so be sure to register this week.
Register for Behind the Wheel classes here
🎓Seniors
Class of 2026 Website
Questions about graduation, exams. etc? Visit the Class of 2026 Website
Colleges and Universities Still Accepting Applications
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has released its annual College Openings Update. This voluntary listing features NACAC-member postsecondary institutions that are still accepting applications from prospective first-year and transfer students for the fall 2026 semester.
Students and families are encouraged to use this tool to search for colleges that still have space available. Users may narrow down the list of schools by state and view whether a school still has financial aid and available student housing. Please note that this list is updated daily.
Additionally, NACAC has created a waiver request form for enrollment deposit fees that some institutions will consider for students experiencing significant financial hardship. Learn more about the enrollment deposit fee waiver and eligibility. Students and families may contact their school counselor and college and career specialist with any questions.
Students who still need assistance applying for federal or state financial aid can schedule a free appointment with our partners at College Access Fairfax by emailing appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org. Support provided by your school or College Access Fairfax is free.
FCPS Alumni Network
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Stay connected after graduation 🎓 Join the FCPS Alumni Network for alumni news, events, career connections, ways to stay in touch with classmates and friends, and opportunities to support future FCPS students: https://www.fcps.edu/alumni.
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**Link updated: Postsecondary Transition Support: This Google Doc contains vital information for seniors, including timelines for maintaining access to Google Drive, x2VOL, and other digital resources.
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Seniors: '26 Car Decals
Attention Seniors! Show your class pride and support the All Night Grad Party (ANGP) by purchasing a “26” car decal. Decals are available for purchase at the outdoor concessions stands. Decals cost $5 each. Cash only please.
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All Night Grad Party- Volunteers & Donations Needed
Volunteers Needed for the All Night Grad Party:
More than 300 students have already purchased tickets for this year's ANGP. We need YOUR help to make it a success. Parents and family members aged 21 and older can volunteer for a few hours or for the entire event. We cannot hold the event without filling these spots. Sign up today!
SIGN UP HERE to volunteer at the ANGP
ANGP Tickets:
Tickets may be purchased through June 1st for $120. Don't wait! Tickets will not be sold after June 1st and they will not be sold at the door.
PURCHASE ANGP TICKETS HERE
Donations and Wish List Items:
We need donations of prizes and breakfast goods. Please encourage friends and family of the Class of 2026 to purchase prizes that graduates can win at the ANGP and breakfast items to be distributed as they leave the event:
ANGP PRIZE DONATIONS
ANGP BREAKFAST DONATIONS
West Springfield High School (WSHS) All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
Website: WSHS ANGP Booster Organization
Questions: wshsangp@gmail.com
West Springfield High School (WSHS) All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
Website: WSHS ANGP Booster Organization
✅Don't Forget
NOT returning to FCPS/WSHS next year? Please fill out the form below:
School Year 2026-2027 Intention Form
📣 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:
- Graduation and Summer Resources
- Check Your Lunch Balance
- Mental Health Support
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Additionally, our students can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for Adults
Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
Community
Operation Dinner Duty: The May Meal Break for Military Families
The Weekly Plan
- Dates: Wednesday, May 27
- Time: 4:00–6:00 PM (drive-thru style)
- Location: Abiding Presence Lutheran Church parking lot
- Meals: Kid-friendly portions for a family of four. Each pickup includes a hot meal for that evening, plus a second pre-packaged meal to freeze or save for later in the week. Meals also include sealed cutlery and napkins for easy, on-the-go dining.
- Safety: Each meal includes an ingredient list for allergen awareness
Month-End Celebration
- Event: Community BBQ
- Date: May 31 (time TBD)
Go here for the menu and to RSVP however drive-ups are welcome:
https://abidingpresence.net/military
May 25: Memorial Day (No School), Main office will be closed
May 26: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday), Main office will be closed
May 27: Eid al-Adha (No School), Main office will be closed
May 28: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12, Senior Early Dismissal, 10:30 am
May 29: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12, Senior Early Dismissal, 11:15 am
June 1: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12; Senior Picnic, 11 am
June 2: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12; Senior Awards, 9 am; Graduation Rehearsal, Main Gym, 10:30 am
June 3: Senior Laptop Collection, near Alumni Hall, 8-12; Graduation Rehearsal, Main Gym, 10 am; Cap and Gown Distribution after rehearsal; GRAD Walk elementary schools, TBD
June 4: 1st period: 8:10-9:15; 7th period: 9:22-10:15; Early Release for Underclassmen-10:30 am; Graduation, Eagle Bank Arena, 2 pm.
June 5: Full School Day, LS 4/5
The full May/June Schedule can be found here
Printable copy of the End of the Year Calendar
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
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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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