September 3rd, 2026 Edition
Important Dates
September 4th-7th: Labor Day Holiday (No school)
September 8th: Back to School Night (6:00-8:00PM)
Labor Day
Friday, September 4th and Monday, September 7th are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
Back-to-School Night
West Springfield High School is excited to invite you to our annual Back to School Night (BTSN) on Tuesday September 8, 2026. This is an important night for parents to meet their student’s teachers and hear important classroom and school information.
- Please enter through doors #1 or #5
- There will be a Family Life Education preview in the library from 5:00-6:00 pm.
- Class rotations will begin at 6:00.
Please see below for a detailed schedule of the evening.
Student schedules will not be sent home. Please use SIS ParentVUE to access and review your child’s schedule prior to BTSN. If you do not yet have access to ParentVUE, have your student take a screenshot of their schedule and send it to you. For 9th and 10th grade Health and PE, please report to the main gym.
*Please reference your student’s schedule on your SIS ParentVue account or ask your student(s) to complete the schedule below and bring it with you*
We look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night!
 Orange Day - Period 1 = 6:00-6:10; 3 = 6:17-6:27; 5=6:34-6:44; 6:51-7:01 / Blue Day - Period 2= 7:11-7:21; 6 = 7:28-7:38 ; 8 = 7:45-7:55
College & Career Newsletter: Highlights
Click here to view our first installment of the West Springfield College & Career News. In this edition, you'll find:
- Upcoming College Visits You Can Register For
- List of events that will help you with your postsecondary planning
- ASVAB Registration Link
- x2VOL Update (new location to log your volunteer hours)
- A listing of upcoming scholarship and enrichment opportunities
If you have questions, please contact Paul Stansbery, WSHS College & Career Specialist, at pwstansbery@fcps.edu
Welcome Ms. Malloy to West Springfield!
 We are excited to welcome Ms. Malloy to the West Springfield Student Services team! Ms. Malloy will be serving as the subschool counselor for Ms. Montain’s caseload (BIF-DAH) this school year.
Ms. Malloy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her time with Fairfax County Public Schools, and we are incredibly fortunate to have her joining our team. Please join us in giving Ms. Malloy a warm Spartan welcome!
Boundary Study Community Meeting on September 14
Fairfax County Public Schools is moving into the second phase of the boundary study for Rolling Valley Elementary School student planning area (SPA) 8922 middle and high school feeders, and Keene Mill Elementary School attendance island and surrounding schools (e.g., Cardinal Forest and White Oaks elementary schools).
Families are invited to attend a community meeting to learn about the revised draft scenarios on Monday, September 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Cardinal Forest Elementary School. You may register to attend by clicking in person or virtual, based on your preference.
As a reminder, the revised draft scenarios will focus on addressing over capacity at Cardinal Forest, the Keene Mill attendance island, and the elementary school assignment only for SPA 8922.
Visit the FCPS website for more information about the Rolling Valley Elementary School Middle and High School Feeders, and Keene Mill Elementary School Attendance Island and Surrounding Schools Boundary Study.
 Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on FCPS News. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR. Encourage your community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated!
Spartan Crew Interest Meeting
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Spartan Crew Interest Meeting will now be held on Wednesday, September 9th from 7pm-8pm in the Cafeteria. This meeting is for both parents and athletes and will be a fun event to learn about all things related to the Men and Women’s Crew season and how to join the team. Any questions please contact: teamliaison@spartancrew.org or novicereps@spartancrew.org |
September 11th National Day of Service
With the upcoming 25th anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Middle and high school students can learn more about service learning by logging into their Schoology account and clicking the 'waffle'.
Don't forget to order your Class of 2027 shirts by this Sunday 09/06!
Wondering where to find the latest information related to the Class of 2027? Check your Schoology account, in the Senior Class Homeroom group.
Information on senior pictures will be coming soon- don't worry, you didn't miss the opportunity! Some seniors already had their pictures done over the summer, and other grades took pictures earlier this week.
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Join us for Senior Parent Night to learn more about what to expect during your student’s senior year! We’ll review important senior-year information, graduation requirements, postsecondary planning, key dates and deadlines, and resources available to support students and families throughout the year
We look forward to partnering with you as we help our seniors make the most of their final year at West Springfield!
When: September 23rd @ 6:30 PM
Where: West Springfield HS Auditorium
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 Military and Family Life Counselor
We are so excited to spotlight our Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC), Kendra Burnside. She is available to provide support, resources, and non-medical counseling to our military-connected students and families. Eligible students/families for the program include active-duty service members, reserves, and national guard members. This is a voluntary, no cost, and confidential program (with the exception of duty to warn situations). If a student or family is interested in support, a signed informed consent form must be on file before supporting the student.
Please see the informed consent form on our website which may be returned to the main office. Once the consent form is on file, the student is welcome to make an appointment or stop by her office.
Please see Ms. Burnside’s contact information below, and her schedule for this year.
Phone: 202-253-4937
Room: 2037
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 7:45 am - 2:45 pm, or by appointment after hours.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or stop by her office during Back to School Night this Tuesday!
Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS): A Military Family Orientation
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and Thursday, September 17, 2026
Military families new to FCPS or moving to FCPS soon may attend this interactive presentation. Families will learn about:
- FCPS programs, school staff, and digital resources
- Strategies to support student success
- Early enrollment for military families
- The Military Interstate Compact
This virtual presentation will be held via Zoom on Tuesday September 15, 2026, from 6-7 p.m., and Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please fill out the Military GTK registration form to sign up and receive the Zoom link.
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