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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.
A look at Hey Day from the roof of Woodson High School
Message from Mr. Greata
How much duct tape does it take to stick an adult to a brick wall? How many parent volunteers does it take to ensure that you have hundreds of chicken fingers hot and fresh at 10:30 in the morning? These and other important questions were answered last week at our Hey Day, where our clubs were able to connect with the rest of the student body and help raise funds for the school year. It is always such a great time, and a great day to be a Cavalier!
We also got to celebrate some of our seniors last week at Senior Night for both our golf team and field hockey team. It is always great to celebrate their contributions to our school, and I wish them well as they take their next steps. The field hockey game last Friday was a heartbreaker, but we were so proud of our athletes who fought so hard to the very end and only lost in penalty shots—but man, was it intense!
This week, we are pulling grade data since we are midway through the first quarter so that our collaborative learning teams can work with students who might need extra support in their classes. This is also a great time for parents to check ParentVUE grades and ask your students if there are retakes they need to make up or any work they need to turn in.
Next week, on Wednesday, October 7th, is our PSAT/SAT Day. There will be no school for freshmen, and only seniors who have signed up for the SAT will be in attendance. 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT at school and be dismissed early at 11:55 a.m.
Have a great week, and Go Cavs
Mr. Greata was a good sport and let the Senior and Junior Class Council tape him to the wall
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Important Dates for 2026-2027
FCPS 2026-2027 School year calendar
October 7th - PSAT/SAT - No school for 9th grade. 2 hour early release.
October 9th - Underclassmen Picture Retake
November 2-3 - No School
November 25th-27th - No School
December 21st-January 1st - No School
January 18th - No School
January 29th - February 1st - No School
February 15th - No School
March 10th - No School
March 22nd-26th - No School
April 19th-20th - No School
May 17th - No School
May 31st - No School
June 9th - Class of 2027 Graduation
Drive with care. Safety is a shared responsibility.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminars
Attention all 10th grade students and their parents. All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar, Partners for Safe Teen Driving. Please mark your calendar for the Woodson seminars for 2026-2027. Seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium. You do NOT have to register, attendance will be taken at the presentation.
Monday, November 9th
Tuesday, February 9th
Monday, April 12th
Student Services
World Language Credit by Exam
The World Languages Credit by Exam (WLCBE) is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English. Based on the results of the exam, students can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 world language credits. These credits are recorded on a transcript as Pass (P). No letter grade is assigned to any credits earned through the WLCBE.
The 2026 World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at Woodson High School on Monday, November 16th during Returns at 9:45 AM in Cavalier Hall. It will last for both Return periods and conclude around 11:15AM.
Registration for the WLCBE is now open and closes on Friday, October 16, at 4 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.
To register your student for the exam, please turn in the Notification of Registration Opportunity WLCBE Form (available in eight different languages). Please print, complete, and sign the form and then have your student turn the form into their counselor in Student Services.
For additional information about the WLCBE, including a list of the languages offered on the exam and links to a practice test, please visit the FCPS WLCBE website.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s school counselor.
PSAT/NMSQT
On Wednesday, October 7, all Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) high schools will have a two-hour early release schedule with grab and go lunch from 12:25-12:55. Buses will leave Woodson at 1:05pm.
High school academy courses and shuttles will be canceled on this day. FCPS will provide regular bus transportation in the morning and after the early release.
If you have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day administration, please contact Kathleen Crosson and Josh Peters.
Career Fair at Woodson High School
- Woodson Career Fair (for students)
- The Woodson Career Fair is back! Please mark your calendar for our annual Career Fair on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 9:45–11:15 a.m.
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We are looking for professionals from a variety of career fields to share their experiences with our students. If you have a family member, friend, or community contact who may be interested, please forward our Career Fair RSVP Form to them. Deadline to register is Nov 2.
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.
Woodson College & Career Center
For College & Career Explorations, visit the Woodson College & Career Center Padlets. 📩 Questions? Email cliebmosley@fcps.edu. 🔎 Please check out our weekly College & Career Updates in Schoology with upcoming events, scholarships, enrichment programs, internships & more📝👀
College Rep Visits for Juniors & Seniors will run from Sept 8 until Oct 20. Students sign up in Naviance under Colleges – College Visits.
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
Yearbooks
The yearbook is currently $70, the lowest price of the year. Our price will increase to $80 after 12/31.
Senior ads are also available for purchase, with prices ranging from $40-380, depending on size.
Families can purchase their yearbook or senior’s baby ad on yearbookordercenter.com, using the code 5278.
WOODSON ATHLETICS TICKET PROCEDURE UPDATES
Those planning on attending upcoming Woodson athletic events, please consider bringing cash or check or purchasing an electronic ticket ahead of the game. Updates to security procedures around credit card payments will drastically increase wait times for entry into the games. Tap to pay options are NOT available at the gate.
Electronic tickets can be purchased using this link: https://fcps.click/woodsontickets. Tickets will need to be purchased on the day of the event you are attending.
Home Games this Week:
Monday, 9/28 Girls Volleyball vs. Robinson: F 4:45 | JV 5:45 | V 7:00
Tuesday, 9/29 Girls Flag Football vs. West Springfield 6:00 | vs. Robinson 8:00 Wednesday, 9/30 Football vs. West Springfield: F 5:30 | JV 7:00
Wednesday, 9/30 Girls Volleyball vs. South County: F 4:45 | JV 5:45 | V 7:00
Thursday, 10/1 Field Hockey vs. Fairfax: JV 6:15 | V 7:30
Purchase your tickets HERE.
Volunteer Opportunity: Judge the Fairfax County DECA District Competition - October 12, 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking local business professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members to serve as volunteer judges for the upcoming 2026 Fairfax County DECA District Competition. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. As a judge, you will evaluate high school students presenting solutions to real-world business scenarios, offering them valuable feedback and mentorship.
FAIRFAX COUNTY DECA REGIONAL DISTRICT COMPETITION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026
Oakton High School 2900 Sutton Road Vienna, VA 22181
Judge Orientation begins at 1:00 pm and Competitions should be completed no later than 5:00 pm
To register as a judge, please go to the below Google Form: https://bit.ly/FCPSDECADLC2026
For More Information about the event, please contact: Kelsey Treague, Marketing Teacher, krtreague@fcps.edu
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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