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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.
Message from Mr. Greata
Happy Monday! Here are a few quick reminders for the week ahead.
On Wednesday, October 7, our school will host the SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam will be administered to 12th-grade students who pre-registered, while 10th and 11th graders will take the digital PSAT/NMSQT. Please note that there is no school for 9th-grade students on Wednesday. School will dismiss two hours early, and lunch will be provided for students in attendance.
Looking ahead, the electronic version of the Impact Aid Survey will open in ParentVUE on October 19. Our goal is 100% family participation, and completing the form online through ParentVUE is the quickest and easiest way to help us reach that goal. Please keep an eye out for an upcoming eNotify message with further details.
We invite you to join us for our first virtual PTSO meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. You can find a link to the meeting on the PTSO website.
This Wednesday, our incredible Partnership Plus Team will receive a prestigious FCPS Impact Award for their work with our partnership classes and unified sports team. We would like to recognize the following individuals for their hard work and dedication to building an inclusive school culture: Aki Goto (Multiple Disabilities Teacher), Jayme Cole (Multiple Disabilities Teacher), Maria Lopez (Multiple Disabilities Teacher), William Wilkinson (Adapted PE Teacher), Angela Harrison (School Counselor), Marianne McLaughlin (Finance Technician), Megan Pitts (Career and Transition Services Teacher), Rebecca Stroud (Multiple Disabilities Teacher), Eileen Reap (Multiple Disabilities Teacher), Kevin Crenshaw (LD Teacher), Kwabena Kwabiah (PHTA), Hazel Morgan (Instructional Assistant), Colin Jones (PHTA), Jacob O’Brien (Multiple Disabilities Teacher), and Ashley Neal (Chemistry Teacher).
It is also a busy week for athletics, highlighted by Senior Nights for cross country and boys' volleyball. If you are attending Friday’s home football game, please arrive early to support students from across our pyramid as they perform the National Anthem.
Reminder that there will be No School on Monday, October 12th,
Have a wonderful week!
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Woodson Homecoming Activities
Theme: Haunted Homecoming
Homecoming Bonfire - Wednesday, October 21st, 7-9 pm Pat Cunningham Stadium, with a pickleball tournament at 5-7 pm
Bonfire will take place behind the stadium – enter through stadium main entrance
Spirit Week – Monday, October 19th – Friday, October 23rd
10/19 – Lights out - Wear all black
10/20 – Scream Team – wear your sports merchandise/jerseys
10/21 – Class Colors (See Schoology)
10/22– Nightmare Before Hoco – wear your pajamas
10/23 – Red, White, and Boo – Wear Red, White and Blue
Homecoming Pep Rally – Friday, October 23rd at the Football Stadium during 3rd period.
Homecoming Parade – Friday, October 23th , 4:30 – 5:00pm Free Homecoming Dance ticket if you drive your convertible in the Homecoming Parade
Pre-game Pig-out – Friday, October 23rd, 5:00 – 6:45pm outside Door #7 by the Outdoor basketball courts. This is a community event for students and parents. Join us for fun, games, face painting, Moon bounce, food trucks, and more before the Hoco game. Admission is free. Cash will be needed to purchase food.
Homecoming Dance – Saturday, October 24th, 8:00 – 11:00pm
Dance tickets are on sale starting Monday October 12th and will be sold between the Cafeterias during all lunches (starting on 9/13) and on e-tix (link posted Monday on Schoology). No tickets are sold at the door. The dance attire is semi-formal and tickets cost $25.
Students must get prior approval in order to bring a guest that does not attend Woodson HS. Guest request forms are in the main school office and are due on Thursday, October 22nd. The form will also be available on schoology.
Donate your convertible, Jeep, exotic car or trucks for the HOCO Parade on October 23rd.
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
October 12th- School Planning Day - No Students
October 14th-15th: Hearing and Vision Screening
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
Vision and Hearing Screenings
Vision and hearing screening will be held on October 14-15 for 10th graders and students who are new to FCPS.
The purpose of screening is to identify students who need further evaluation due to difficulty seeing the screening chart or hearing the screening tones.
If your child wears glasses, please be sure that glasses are at school on screening day.
Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further evaluation is needed. Prompt follow-up with your health care provider is recommended as vision and hearing difficulties can interfere with learning.
If you would like to assist as a volunteer with the screening process, please contact the School Health Aide, Ms. Delahunty Celeste at cdelahunty@fcps.edu.
Twice-Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-exceptional (2e) learners are students who are gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage. The page also links to the Special Education Handbook.
New information and printable flyers are available under Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.
For more information, please contact your student’s administrator.
Inova Blood Drive
The INOVA Blood Drive hosted by Woodson Key Club is coming up on Monday, Oct. 19 in the Cav Hall. We have appointments available from 8am to 2pm, and we are looking forward to having parents and community members sign up for the drive. By donating your blood, you are saving three lives, supporting Woodson Key Club’s hosted events, and also will be receiving a free t-shirt and other snacks and food too!
Please come and support us! If you would like to sign up for a time or need more information, please contact Ms. Marie Phu at mphu@fcps.edu.
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
Update from your College & Career Center📌 For College & Career Explorations, visit the Woodson College & Career Center Padlets. 📩 Questions? Email cliebmosley@fcps.edu. 📅 For College & Career events including our Rep Visit Schedule, please visit our live Calendar. Missed a Rep Visit? Check out our Rep Visit Padlet with visit notes & Rep Contact Info.
Class of 2027
Senior Session Novmber 11th, 12th and 13th
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.
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 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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