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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 Leadership students first day of school
Message from Mr. Greata
What a beautiful start to the school year! There is nothing quite like gathering to celebrate our seniors at Senior Sunrise. The weather was perfect, the sunrise was stunning, and the Class of 2027 got the school year started off right. Seeing so many hand-stitched senior shirts and hand-painted senior pants was wonderful—you can already tell this is going to be a very special class.
Late last week, we received official confirmation for our graduation date. I am pleased to announce that we will be graduating the Class of 2027 on Wednesday, June 9th at 9:00 a.m. at EagleBank Arena. Please mark your calendars and start making plans for this milestone celebration!
Thank you to all the families who joined us last week for both our Freshman/New Student Orientation and Cav Kickoff. We had a huge turnout for both events, and it was wonderful having students back in the building, energized for the new year. A special thank you to Josh Peters, Megan Labuhn, Jamie Bradfield, and Elizabeth Walter for all of their hard work organizing these traditional events. Also, thank you to our Admin team for their dedication in making Cav Kickoff a success.
We also want to thank our PTSO and Athletic Boosters for joining us, as well as everyone who has already signed up to support our PTSO. If you would like to join, please click here to sign up for the PTSO. They are incredible supporters of our school, students, and staff. Another huge thank you to the PTSO for providing a delicious breakfast for our staff last week—it was deeply appreciated and fueled our prep for the first day!
Upcoming Events & Athletics
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Underclass Pictures: Monday, August 31st & Tuesday, September 1st
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Cav Carnival and Woodson Pyramid Night: Thursday, September 3rd - 4:30pm-7pm
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Back to School Night: Thursday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. (More information coming shortly)
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Athletics This Week: We have a busy slate of away games this week, with Boys Volleyball playing at home on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you in the stands at home or traveling to support our teams on the road! Check out the full schedule at woodsonsports.com.
It has been a fantastic first day, setting the tone for what is going to be a great school year!
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Cavalier Come Back Kit
Time flies! Summer is wrapping up, and we are getting ready for the first day of school! The Cavalier Come Back Kit for the new year is being updated as we type. Keeping checking back over the next few weeks.
Kiss and Ride Procedures
Important Dates for 2026-2027
FCPS 2026-2027 School year calendar
Thursday, September 3 - Cav Carnival and Woodson Pyramid Night - 4:30pm-7pm
- Cav Kick-Off Dance 9:15pm - 11pm on the Basketball Courts near door 7
Monday, August 31 - Tuesday, September 1 - Underclass Pictures
Thursday, September 17 - Back-to-School Night 6pm-9pm
Wednesday, June 9 - Class of 2027 Graduation
School Picture Day is Coming!
📅 Date: Monday August 31st & Tuesday September 1st 2026
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001416922
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
Cav Kick-off Dance
The Cav Kick-off dance will happen on Thursday, September 3, immediately following the first home football game. (Reminder: there is no school on Friday)
The cost of the dance is $1 and it will take place in the outdoor basketball courts near door 7. This annual tradition celebrates the opening of school and is a great way to finish off a Thursday night of cheering.
The dance begins at 9:15pm or at the end of the football game (whichever comes first) and ends promptly at 11:00pm.
Admission is collected at the door and open to Woodson students only.
Cav Carnival and Woodson Pyramid Night
Come celebrate the new school year and Woodson Pyramid Night on Thursday, September 3rd at the Woodson Football Stadium! At our annual Cav Carnival we will have games, face painting, prizes, and finish with running of the field. All community members are welcome. Students K-6 get in free with a paying adult. Carnival Games start at 4:30pm, running of the field at 6:45. Our football game will start at 7:00pm against the Edison Eagles.
Woodson Cav Carnival September 3, 2026 4:30pm-6:30pm
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New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
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Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law, which means high school students are no longer able to use cellphones, cellphone accessories, or smart devices (like smart glasses, earbuds, headsets, and other items connected to the phone) during lunchtime.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smart watch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
New ParentVUE Mobile App Launching July 28
On Tuesday, July 28, a new ParentVUE mobile app will become available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. Although enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. If you need assistance, submit a Parent Support Request.
Student Services
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Back-to-School Immunization Requirements
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Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date and ready for the first day of school!
Required Immunizations for Rising 12th Graders
Several immunizations are required for students entering 12th grade.
- All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school.
- To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s healthcare provider or one of the following immunization events.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a Health Department clinic. Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations or need a booster.
Summer back-to-school immunization clinics are also available. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come, first-served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
Other local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD
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.
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost for their children. This includes more than one-third of FCPS students. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible so eligible children continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
👋 Welcome Back from the Woodson College & Career Center! Look out for our first Schoology Update coming next week in the Parent Schoology Group. In the meantime:
🎓 Class of 2027 Senior Information Night! Kick off senior year and prepare for life after graduation! Join us for essential guidance, whether your student is heading to college, military service, trade school, or the workforce. Families are welcome to attend all sessions or drop in for the one that best fits their student's interests.
📅 When: Thursday, August 27th | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Cafeteria A & Auditorium
⏰ Evening Schedule:
- 💼 5:30–6:15 PM (Cafeteria A): Alternatives to the 4-year College Path/Info Tables (community college, career training, apprenticeships, and military reps).
- 📣 6:30–7:00 PM (Auditorium): Senior Year Timelines & Resources with Woodson Student Services.
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🎙️7:00–8:00 PM (Auditorium): College Admissions Keynote with Pat Money, Director of Admissions at George Mason University.
Class of 2027
Senior Portrait Sign Up
Class of 2027, now is the time to sign up for your Senior Portrait. Appointments are needed.
Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time:
www.vosphoto.com/woodson
If you have any questions, please email our Senior Portraits Team: seniors@vosphoto.com. Please kindly include
your senior's First and Last Name and "C. G. Woodson HS Class of 2027" when emailing, for faster assistance
Woodson Athletic Cav Passes Available!
The 2026-2027 Cav Passes are available for purchase! This pass gives students and families entry in all REGULAR SEASON athletic events for the Fall, Winter, and Spring season.
Student Pass (Woodson HS Students Only): $60
Fan Pass (Adults): $90
Duo Pass: $170
Trio Pass: $200
Family Pass: $220
PURCHASE HERE!
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Math Center
The Math Center will open on September 9th. It will be open afterschool on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-3:45pm in B208. Please note we are not open on Tuesdays.
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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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