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Important Dates:
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10/26- Underclass Make up Pictures
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10/30- End of First Quarter (2-hour early release)
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11/02-Student Holiday- Teacher Workday
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11/03- Student Holiday- School Planning Day- Election Day
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11/08- Diwali
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11/09- 6:00 PM-7:00 PM- Boundary Study Community Meeting
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11/25-11/27- Holiday- Thanksgiving Break
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06/10/27- 9:00AM- Graduation (Eagle Bank Arena)
Quarter End, Early Release, Student Holidays
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
SCHS ATTENDANCE INFORMATION 2026-27
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2-Hour Advance Notice Required: All early dismissal requests must be submitted at least two hours in advance. We will no longer process last-minute phone calls or messages for immediate pickup. Please plan appointments accordingly, as requests failing to meet this lead time will not be honored.
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Illness & Clinic Protocol: If a student feels ill, they MUST report to the School Clinic. Students will only be dismissed for medical reasons after being evaluated by the clinic staff and checked out from that location.
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Official Office Check-Out: All students leaving early must physically check out through the Main Office. Any student who leaves campus without following this procedure will be marked with an unexcused absence.
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Attendance Corrections: If a student is marked UNV for a specific period due to lateness or a clerical error, the student must speak with that teacher directly. The teacher will then update the attendance or notify the attendance team. The Attendance Offices will not alter period-specific attendance without teacher verification.
These procedures are in place to ensure student safety and a focused learning environment. We thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain an accurate and secure campus.
Report a Full-Day Absence-The fastest way is to use ParentVUE.
Alternative Methods
Message from Dr. Khoshaba
Greetings, SoCo family,
The temperatures may be dropping, but the pride and spirit at SoCo are as warm as ever! From the energy in our classrooms to the ways our Stallions support one another, our school community continues to shine through the chilly days. Let’s keep that SoCo spirit going all season long!
Sense of Belonging
Lead the Way: Student Leadership Program
Applications for the School Board’s Student Leadership Development Program are open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026: apply here. Students interested in law, government, or public policy should note that only information submitted through the electronic application will be considered; no attachments or additional materials will be accepted. Key program dates are Orientation (January 12), Mock Forum (April 6), Mock Work Session (May 6), and Graduation (May 25); visit the SLDP website for details.
A Masquerade of Musical Magic
Congratulations to our Orchestra students for a memorable Masquerade Pyramid Concert this week! Their brilliant bows and beautiful playing filled the room with music and pride. A standing-room-only audience came out to celebrate their hard work and enjoy a truly special performance.
Fade to Black, Shine in Burgundy!
Congratulations to the South County Marching Band, which took 1st Place in Group 3 at the October 10 VMBC Oakton Classic and earned the prestigious Burgundy Award for the highest overall score across Groups 1–3, with a remarkable 90.75! SCHS also swept every caption award: Outstanding Music, Visuals, Effects, Percussion, and Colorguard. We are incredibly proud of our hardworking performers, dedicated staff and directors, and supportive families and friends. What an outstanding achievement!
A Spike-tacular Sweep!
Congratulations to our Boys Volleyball team on defeating Lake Braddock in three straight games! The Stallions served up a winning performance from start to finish. Way to spike your way to victory, team!
School Culture
Student Voices Light the Way
Our Principal’s Student Advisory Council took on important topics, including Advisory class content, feedback on Evidence-Based Grading, and academic dishonesty. Students shared exceptional insight and thoughtful reflections throughout the conversation. Their voices served as a compass, helping guide meaningful conversations about how we can strengthen the student experience at SoCo.
Coach’s Corner
As your student handle complex topics, our teachers design every lesson using both Content Objectives (the "WHAT) and Language Objectives (the "HOW). It is vital to remember that all students are academic language learners, as nobody naturally speaks the specialized vocabulary of chemistry, history, or Algebra at home. Mastering the specific language of a subject unlocks deeper subject understanding for every learner, regardless of their background. You can help reinforce this at home by splitting your daily check-ins into two targeted questions: ask about the WHAT ("What big idea did you cover today?") and the HOW ("How did you explain it; did you write, debate, or present?"). Connecting what they learn with how they express it builds confidence and drives academic success!
That’s it for this week. I hope you all have an enjoyable weekend.
 Kambar
#RunTogetherRiseAsOne!
ASVAB Testing
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is for Juniors and Seniors interested in career exploration or with plans to enlist in the military after graduation. The ASVAB will be offered at South County on Tuesday, December 1. This is a GREEN day. Students must be 16 years of age on December 1st to take the test.
Students must be logged in to their school accounts for access to registration form here - ASVAB Registration
Detailed information on the ASVAB can be found at: https://www.asvabprogram.com/
Practice questions are available at: https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab
More information can be found on your student’s graduating class Schoology page.
Please note that the registration deadline has changed. Registration for the ASVAB will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026.
PBIS School Store!
Help us stock our new PBIS School Store! Students will be able to redeem the points they earn for demonstrating our core values of community, integrity, and resilience for fun prizes and school supplies. We are seeking donations of new items from our Amazon list to help make the store a success. Your support will help us recognize our students!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/26BJLLE2I1Z60?ref_=wl_share
South County High School Hosts VMBC Marching Band Competition
Experience the excitement, energy, and pageantry of marching band as South County High School hosts the South County Invitational on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Spectators will enjoy powerful music, creative visual performances, colorful uniforms, dynamic choreography, and talented marching bands from across Northern Virginia and the state competing for top honors on the field.
The event will be held at South County High School, located at 8501 Silverbrook Road in Lorton. Gates open at 12:00 p.m. and the event goes until 9:00 p.m. General admission is $10, and tickets may be purchased with cash or credit card. Concessions will be available throughout the event.
For the performance schedule and additional event information, visit www.vmbc-online.org/soco
Underclass Make up Pictures
Please note that make-up picture day is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026.
This session is intended specifically for students who missed original picture day. If your student already had their photo taken and you are looking for retakes, please reach out directly to underclass@vosphoto.com for assistance with retake options.
• Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
• Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001419541
• Picture Availability: Approximately 2–3 weeks after photo day
If you have any questions about ordering, feel free to contact underclass@vosphoto.com.
underclass@vosphoto.com
SoCo Crew Team
Save the Date for October 28! We're not cooking - we're all having dinner from Panera Lorton Station to support the SoCo Crew Team. Stop by from 4 - 8 PM and tell them you're there for the fundraiser. Or use the code FUND4U when you order online. See the flyer for details and we'll see you at Panera!
Boundary Study Community Meeting on November 9
Fairfax County Public Schools is holding a final community meeting related to the Gunston, Halley, Laurel Hill, and Lorton Station Elementary Schools Boundary Study.
The meeting will be held on Monday, November 9, from 6 to 7 p.m., at South County High School. It will focus on the elimination of the Halley Elementary School attendance island, and the middle and high school feeders for Lorton Station Elementary School. FCPS staff will also gather the community’s feedback.
Please register to attend by clicking in person or virtual, based on how you would like to participate. Childcare and language interpretation will be provided as needed.
Learn more about the Gunston, Halley, Laurel Hill, and Lorton Station Elementary Schools Boundary Study.
Class of 2027
The holiday season is right around the corner, and I’m excited to share an opportunity to spread some holiday cheer while supporting South County High School’s Class of 2027!
We are selling beautiful 8-inch poinsettias for $20 each to help raise money for our senior class trip. These festive plants are perfect for decorating your home, office, or church, and they also make wonderful holiday gifts!
Fundraiser Details:
Price: $20 per poinsettia
Size: 8-inch pot with a decorative foil cover
Order Deadline: November 24
Pickup Date: December 3
Pickup Location: South County High School, Door 7 (near the cafeteria)
Payment: Cash or check payable to South County High School (memo: Senior Trip)
Every purchase helps make our senior trip more affordable and memorable!
If you’re interested in purchasing a poinsettia, please reply to this email with the number you would like to order. I would also appreciate it if you could share this fundraiser with family, friends, and neighbors who may be interested.
Order Form Link
Thank you so much for supporting our Class of 2027! Your generosity means a lot to us.
Happy Holidays!
ATHLETICS CORNER
Football Game Safety and Security Update
FCPS is implementing additional safety and security measures at all varsity football games.
Beginning this season, all spectators will participate in security screening using the same weapons detection technology introduced in our high schools last school year. A standardized bag policy will also be in place to help ensure a safe, efficient entry process for everyone attending our games.
The following items are prohibited:
- Backpacks
- Purses
- Tote bags
- Outside food and beverages
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Sporting equipment (balls, bats,sticks, etc.)
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Any item prohibited by FCPS policy, or determined by event staff to present safety concerns.
Approved bags are limited to:
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
- Small clutch bag no larger than 6.5” x 4.5”
- Medical and diaper bags permitted but subject to inspection
Stallion Nation we need your support and help staffing our concession stand for both our outdoor and indoor events this fall. This is our leading fundraiser, which goes right back to supporting our athletic teams. Please sign up at: https://www.stallionnationboosters.org/volunteer/concessions-support.php
South County Athletic Booster Club
South County PTSO Family and Parent Membership 2026-2027
South County PTSO Reduced Rate Teacher Membership 2026-2027
White House Ornaments - 2026
Car Magnets (2027+ class magnets )
Stallion Walk of Fame Engraved Brick 2026-2027 season
Donate to our PTSO
Donate to the 2027 All Night Grad Party
ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY (ANGP) - Class of 2027
Graduation Seat Raffle 2027
Graduate Yard Sign - Class of 2027
Stallion Holiday Fest!
December 5, 2026 9 am - 12 pm
Join us for some holiday cheer!
We'll have Photo Opportunities, Brunch, Book Emporium, Kids' Shoppe, Music, Student Clubs/Boosters, SCHS Spiritwear, and more!
We need volunteers to make this happen! Please reach out to
Kitty Greenstein at pres@southcountyptso.org
STALLION HOLIDAY FEST
SoCo community! Join us for some family fun. If you know of a SoCo Student who would like to be a vendor, please have them email us at pres@southcountyptso.org !
WAIT… NO HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA THIS YEAR?!
Don’t worry — it’s not going away! We’re just taking a year off so we can come back bigger and better in 2027!
After 20 incredible years, we’re using this pause to build a new team ready to carry this beloved South County holiday tradition into its next chapter — and bring it back in all its festive glory!
And we’d love YOU to be part of it!
If you love the Extravaganza, enjoy bringing people together, or simply want to help keep a 20-year community tradition going strong, come join the team!
📧 Interested? Email pres@southcountyptso.org
Don't forget to renew your Memberships!
https://southcountyptso.membershiptoolkit.com/
Go to our PTSO Store for the following: https://southcountyptso.membershiptoolkit.com/home
Thank you to our local Yafa Grille for supporting our PTSO every Tuesday!
Use code #SouthCounty10 in the notes at checkout when ordering online or mention South County High at in-person checkout.
Also, Yafa Grille is offering 10% off for all FCPS employees (show badge) when ordering in-store!
South County High School PTSO is partnering with Seasonal Roots, a local online farmers market, to bring healthy, delicious food to our community, to support local farmers and artisans, and to raise money to support the PTSO and Class of 2027 and all their events for the year.
Seasonal Roots is an online farmers market that delivers “dirt to doorstep” to families in Maryland and Virginia. Each week, the market offers more than 150 items that are all grown and produced locally, sustainably, and ethically. Market items include fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, vegan specialties, and more.
As part of this fundraiser for PTSO, new customers can join Seasonal Roots for 50% off the membership fee (a $30 savings!)
PLUS, for every new customer who signs up (and places their first order), a $20 donation will be made to South County PTSO! WIN-WIN for everyone! Be sure to use promotional code SOCO at https://www.seasonalroots.com/socoangp.
AWARENESS
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Virginia Quality Birth to Five Guidelines
FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
Quarter End, Early Release, Student Holidays
Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
Important SoCo and FCPS Resources
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