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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 Cav Kudos winners were presented with certificates

Message from Mr. Greata

Dear Woodson Families,

It is officially Homecoming Week, and we are thrilled to kick off our "Haunted HOCO" celebrations! All events will take place here on campus throughout the week. Below is our quick-reference schedule for Spirit Week themes and all of our homecoming activities:

In addition to our homecoming festivities, today marks the first day of the school year that parents can complete the Federal Impact Aid Form in ParentVUE. This is an incredibly important task for our school community. Roughly 10% of our Woodson student body is military-connected, and many of our families work for the federal government. Completing this form allows our school to receive crucial federal funding that directly supports student learning and resources. Every family should fill out the form regardless of where you work, and I am told it takes less than one minute to complete. Please log in to ParentVUE, select the ‘Online Packets’ tab in the top right of the screen. The survey is one of several tiles located under ‘Packet Descriptions’. Complete the form today so we can reach our goal of 100% participation.

Looking ahead, our annual Woodson Career Fair will take place on November 10th from 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM. We are actively looking for professionals from a wide variety of career fields to share their industry experiences with our students. If you, a family member, a friend, or a community contact might be interested in participating, please feel free to view and forward this link.

We also need your assistance with our cell phone policy when you need to pick up your student early. Please note that student cell phones must remain off and away throughout the entire school day. Because phones are not accessible during class time, texting or calling your student to arrange an early pick-up will not reach them. If you need to arrange an early pick-up, please send a note with your student. If it is a last minute check out please call the attendance line at 703-503-4800, option 3, so we can notify your student. Please note last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes.

Thank you so much for your continued partnership and support, and we look forward to seeing our whole community come out for a fantastic Haunted HOCO!

Warm regards,

Kevin Greata

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Essay Contest for FCPS Students Grades 7-12

The EU Ambassador has personally invited FCPS students to take part in an essay contest.

The question: How has the relationship between Europe and the United States shaped the American story?

Length: Up to 650 words.

Due: Tuesday, December 1, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Open to: All FCPS students, grades 7–12. No club membership needed.

Why enter:

• Every entrant receives a certificate signed by the EU Ambassador.
• Top essays earn an invitation to the EU Delegation in Washington, D.C.
• High schoolers compete only against high schoolers.
• It stands out on college, scholarship, and summer-program applications.

Details and submission: Alliances That Sustain America

Woodson 

Haunted Homecoming

Homecoming Dance  – Saturday, October 24^th, 8:00 – 11:00pm

Dance tickets are on sale starting Monday, October 12, and will be sold between the cafeterias during all lunches (starting on 10/13) and on e-tix.  Purchase Homecoming Tickets here.  No tickets are sold at the door.  The dance attire is semi-formal and tickets cost $25.

Students must get prior approval to bring a guest who does not attend Woodson HS.  Guest request forms are in the main school office and are due by Thursday, October 22.  The form is also available on Schoology.

Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr

FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place. 

Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff. 

Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day. 

A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings. 

 Important Dates for 2026-2027

FCPS 2026-2027 School year calendar

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 9th - 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

Student Services

AP Testing Opt-Out Letters

2026-27 AP/IB Test Registration, Opt-Out Timeline, and Fees

As part of the FCPS Approved Budget, the fees for the first six AP/IB tests taken for courses in which students are enrolled for high school credit will be paid for by FCPS. Students taking AP tests without enrolling in the corresponding FCPS course are responsible for the test fee(s). 

FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt Out form to be provided by the school during class this week. To assist in the decision-making process, students will be provided a report with their previous tests and current AP/IB course enrollment. 

Regardless of FCPS opt out decision, students enrolled in any AP course must register for their associated AP test(s) in AP Classroom by October 30^th. Instructions for this process have been provided by classroom teachers. Students who register after this date may incur a $40 late registration fee. Students who do not register by March 12th will not be able to take the exam(s) and applicable assessed exam fees will not be refunded. 

AP students must make Opt Out decisions by October 30^th by returning the form they receive to Student Services. Student accounts will be billed in December for tests that exceed the six FCPS-funded tests. The nonrefundable fees are $99 per AP exam. 

2027 AP Testing

Reference the College Board AP exam dates site for dates of AP Exams.  

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.

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. 
• 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:

• Waive student course fees, reduced student parking pass, and waive senior fees.

• 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.

Marching Band Volunteers Needed

In just a few short weeks, on Saturday, November 7, Woodson High School will host the VMBC State Championships! This massive competition features 26 bands, plus special exhibition performances by the University of Maryland (after prelims) and JMU (after finals) and Woodson Band is thrilled to bring this event to our community!

An event this size takes a team, and we would love Woodson students and families as volunteers. Please check out our Volunteer Sign-Up to see open spots and earn volunteer hours.

Just want to attend? See the full schedule of participating bands. Tickets are available for full-day, prelims-only, or finals-only access via the VMBC Ticket Link.

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

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.

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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