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C'ville School News 10-07-2024   PSAT/SAT Day, Wed., 10/9 - 2-Hr Early Dismissal

Centreville HS (along with all FCPS high schools)  will administer the PSAT and SAT on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 

• All 10th and 11th graders will take the Digital PSAT. 
• Only registered 12th graders will take the Digital SAT. 

• All 9th graders DO NOT report to school. 

• All 12th graders not registered for the SAT do not report.

For students who are testing, we will operate on a two hour early dismissal; students will be dismissed at 12:55.  Students who are testing MUST bring their FCPS issued Chromebook fully charged and a charger.  We will not have loaner computers or chargers except for students who do not have a FCPS issued device. 

High school academy courses will not be held on October 9, 2024, and all high school shuttles are canceled for the day. High school academy staff will support based school activities.

 

 

PTSA - Upcoming Meeting Tues., 10/8 @ 7:00pm

Please join us at our next PTSA meeting on Tues.,10/8 at 7:00pm in the Library.  There is a virtual option for the meeting as well - https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93752145110

Mark your calendars for future  upcoming meetings on Tues., Nov. 18; and Tues., Dec. 10.

 Become a member!

Thank you to all that have already become members! Memberships dues provide funding for staff appreciation events, educational grants, All Night Grad party, and scholarships. Students can be members also! Those that are members are eligible to apply for the PTSA scholarship in the Spring.  Join or Donate:

https://centrevillehsptsa.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

 

 

  Wildcat Band Fundraiser - Panera - Tues., 10/8, 4-8

Skip the cooking and let someone else figure out, “what’s for dinner?” on Tuesday, October 8th. From 4pm-8pm, a portion of the sales at Panera (5774 Union Mill Road/in the Colonnade) will be donated to the Wildcat Band program. Please show the  flyer below or use the code FUND4U at online checkout, on the app or at the kiosk in-café. Thank you for your support!

 

 

 

 

CVHS Orchestra Concert  - Wed., 10/9 @ 7:00pm - Free 

Hi Wildcats! Centreville Orchestra is having their first concert of the year this Wednesday, October 9th at 7pm. Come out to support the orchestra!

 

 

Free Immunization Clinic at Centreville HS

Centreville HS will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on Wed.,October 30, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD).

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

There are a limited number of appointments available. If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office as soon as possible but no later than October 23rd.  If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. Once we receive the above documents, we will contact you to confirm your child’s appointment, pending availability. You may contact our registrar, Emiley Slebrch at [email protected]  with any immunization questions.  

 

 

CVHS Wildcat Achievements National Merit Semifinalists & Commended Scholars Recognition

Congratulations to our 3 semifinalists and 18 commended scholars on their fantastic achievement.  Out of 1.3 million program entrants, these students are in the top 50,000 scores nationwide on the National Merit exam. They were recognized at an in-house ceremony on 9/26/24.  Congratulations to all!

 

Proud DSS Kristin Girardin with our 3 semifinalists - Codrin Rau, Jack Koo & Alexander Arevalo.

 

 

Congratulations to our 18 Commended Scholars:  Chase Abellar, Gavin Bush, Alexander Caravello, Catherine Chen, Elena Davis, Joshua DiBartolo. Taebeen (Kevin) Han, Yae-Won (Grace) Hong, Jai Kanchan, Andrew Kwak, Alton Le, Hannah Lee, Sharanya Mallamula, Muhammad Musa, Vinh Nguyen, Leonardo Park, Ashish Sunkarapalli, and Jenny Yi.

 

 

VMBC South County Marching Band Invitational

Congratulations to the Wildcat Marching Band on their performance on Saturday, 10/5/24 at the VMBC South County Invitational marching band competition. They earned 2nd place in class 5A and were 4th place overall!

The band is working hard towards their next competition at the Oakton Classic marching band competition on 10/19/24 (watch them perform at 6:15PM!) AND the VBODA state marching band assessment on 10/26/24. Please come support your Wildcat Marching Band!

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

Tues., Oct 8 - PTSA Meeting, Library, 7:00pm

Wed., Oct. 9 - PSAT/SAT Day (Info above) - 2-Hour Early Dismissal

Wed., Oct 9 - Orchestra Concert - 7:00pm - Auditorium

Mon. Oct. 14 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workday

Thur., Oct. 31 - End of Quarter 1 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal

Fri., Mon., Tues., Nov. 1, 4, & 5 - Student Holidays

Wed., Nov. 6 - Pyramid Choral Concert, CVHS, 7:00pm

Mon., Nov. 11 - School Holiday - Veteran’s Day

Tues., Nov. 12 - PTSA Meeting - Library, 7:00pm

Wed., Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 27, 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving Break - School & Offices Closed

Mon., Dec. 23 - Fri., Jan 3 - Winter Break - School & Offices Closed

Check out the complete CVHS Student and Athletics calendars on our Calendar Page.

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Yearbook Orders for All & Information for Senior Families

 

Preorder a 2024-2025 Yearbook

Preorder a yearbook before the price goes up! Click here to purchase. Yearbooks will be delivered in May 2025. 

The cost of the yearbook will go up on January 1 from $65 to $75.

 

Senior Portraits

Seniors must schedule an appointment to take their senior portraits. Click here to sign up on the Legacy Studios website for a first-time picture or a retake. The next available dates are October 21 and 24.

The yearbook photos are free. Families may choose to order additional packages through Legacy.

 

Senior Tributes

In the final section of the yearbook, CVHS has a tradition of offering families the chance to send a special message to their graduating senior. In this section, we print "Senior Tributes" as a way of helping celebrate the accomplishments of your senior and to congratulate them. Tributes can be designed and purchased at the same link to purchase a yearbook. Click here and scroll down to "Senior Ad" to buy one.

The last date to order a senior tribute is January 1. 

 

If you have any questions, please email Nadine Taylor at [email protected]. Thank you!

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Unfortunately, we have decided to cancel the homecoming parade today due to the weather. The football game will proceed as scheduled, beginning at 7:00pm. We are looking at opportunities to schedule a community event at a future home football game later this season.

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C'ville School News 09-25-2024 Homecoming Weekend - 9/27 & 28

We hope you are getting excited for a “Tangled” Homecoming 💜 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY for  PEP RALLY:

There will be a pep rally on Friday, 9/27 during 8th period in the gym. Students are allowed to opt-out and go to the auditorium if they do not wish to participate.

***Due to the revised bell schedule on Friday, September 27, early dismissal requests received after 1:00pm will not be processed.  In person checkouts will close at 1:30pm.  

 

PARADE:

Friday, 9/27 at 5pm.  See the parade route below.  The parade will begin at the CVHS teacher parking lot and end at the CVHS student parking lot.

 

TAILGATE:

Friday, 9/27 at 5:30 in the student parking lot. Come enjoy food trucks, moon bounce, dunk tank, games, music, and more before the game at 7:00.

 

FOOTBALL GAME

Kick-off is at 7:00 against Oakton HS.  Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults. (Ages 60 to 6 must pay).  Go Wildcats!

 

HOMECOMING DANCE:

Saturday, 9/28 from 8:00-10:30 PM; ticket information below.

 

Below is the parade route and Homecoming Dance ticket info:

 

 

PSAT/SAT Day, Wed., October 9

Centreville HS (along with all FCPS high schools)  will administer the PSAT and SAT on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 

• All 10th and 11th graders will take the Digital PSAT. 
• Only registered 12th graders will take the Digital SAT. 

• All 9th graders DO NOT report to school. 

• All 12th graders not registered for the SAT do not report.

For students who are testing, we will operate on a two hour early dismissal; students will be dismissed at 12:55.  Students who are testing MUST bring their FCPS issued Chromebook fully charged and a charger.  We will not have loaner computers or chargers except for students who do not have a FCPS issued device. 

High school academy courses will not be held on October 9, 2024, and all high school shuttles are canceled for the day. High school academy staff will support based school activities.

 

Afterschool Clubs 

Updated information about student clubs can be found here on the school website.   You can access information about when and where clubs meet along with sponsor contacts.

 

 

CVHS Wildcat Achievements Food for Neighbors - Red Bag Program

Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who helped collect, sort and organize food on September 14. Food For Neighbors is a local organization helping students struggling with hunger by collecting food from our community via their Red Bag Program and donating directly to our local schools. The food is then distributed to the students every week through our food pantry.

Upcoming Red Bag dates are Nov. 9, Jan. 11, March 8, & April 26.

 

 

 

Congratulations to District Golfers

Congrats to CVHS golfers Timothy Yi (pictured on far right in the picture below) and Victoria Sun at the district meet. Timothy shot a 151 (76 on day 1 and 75 on day 2) and finished 2nd overall individual.  Victoria Sun shot a 164 (79 on day 1 and 84 on day 2) Timothy and Victoria will both be moving on to regionals. Victoria was the only girl in the District to compete and qualify.  Congratulations to both!

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

Fri., Sept. 27 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game, 7:00pm

Sat., Sept. 28 - Homecoming Dance @ CVHS - 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Thurs., Oct. 3 - Schools & Offices Closed - Rosh Hashanah

Fri., Oct. 4 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

Tues., Oct 8 - PTSA Meeting, Library, 7:00pm

Wed., Oct. 9 - PSAT/SAT Day (Info above) - 2-Hour Early Dismissal

Mon. Oct. 14 - Student Holiday - Teacher Professional Workday

Thur., Oct. 31 - End of Quarter 1 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal

Fri., Mon., Tues., Nov. 1, 4, & 5 - Student Holidays

Wed., Nov. 6 - Pyramid Choral Concert, CVHS, 7:00pm

Mon., Nov. 11 - School Holiday - Veteran’s Day

Tues., Nov. 12 - PTSA Meeting - Library, 7:00pm

Wed., Thurs. & Fri., Nov. 27, 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving Break - School & Offices Closed

Mon., Dec. 23 - Fri., Jan 3 - Winter Break - School & Offices Closed

Check out the complete CVHS Student and Athletics calendars on our Calendar Page.

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Sent on behalf of the CVHS PTSA:

 

CVHS PTSA Chipotle Fundraiser Wed., 9/18 - 4-8pm

***If ordering online, please be sure to use the above code and, if ordering in the restaurant, please make the cashier aware that you are supporting the PTSA.  Thank you for your continued support!

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TAG DAY 2024

 

2024 Tag Day is Saturday, September 14!

Support the Centreville High School Music Department!

 

Our Band, Choral, and Orchestra students will be knocking on neighborhood doors on Saturday September 14 throughout the Centreville HS pyramid asking for your support of the CVHS music department. The donations are used to purchase uniforms, instruments, equipment and first-class guest instructors.

In case you are not home, our link to donate is https://tinyurl.com/CVHS-Tagday

 

Thank you for supporting the Centreville High School Music Department!

 

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CVHS PTSA Meeting

Our first PTSA meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept.10th  at 7:00pm in the library. There is a virtual option for the meeting as well - https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95359781962

The new PTSA website can be found here.  The website contains information about the officers, membership, meetings, and volunteer opportunities. 

Our mission is to support, engage, and advocate for our students, staff, and community. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and accessible academic community through our programs, activities, and financial support. To make sure this happens we need your help and support. This can happen in several ways!

Attend a meeting!

Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month. They start at 7:00 and are held in the CVHS library. It is a great way to interact with the principal, learn about school programs, and voice your opinions. 

 Become a member!

Thank you to all that have already become members! Memberships dues provide funding for staff appreciation events, educational grants, All Night Grad party, and scholarships. Students can be members also! Those that are members are eligible to apply for the PTSA scholarship in the Spring. 

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Late Buses to Begin Mon., 9/9

Late buses will begin on Monday, Sept. 9th.  Late buses will run on Mondays and Thursdays. Students may stay after for extra help, clubs, etc.  Students must have a pass from the teacher/sponsor who they are staying after with in order to ride the late bus home. The late bus schedule will be posted in the main office with the drop-off adjustments (limited number of buses available for after school so drop off location may be different). 

 

Upcoming Underclass Portraits - 9/11 & 9/12

Underclass portraits will be taken during PE classes for 9th & 10th grade students and English class for 11th grade students.

 

World Language Credit by Exam

Registration for the World Language Credit by Exam is now open. The registration window is from September 4th until Friday, October 4th.

The exam assesses proficiency in a language other than English and can help students earn up to three world language credits. These credits can be applied toward the meeting the world language requirement for the Advanced Diploma and may help students earn the Biliteracy Seal on their diploma. Students interested in registering for the exam should complete the parent consent form (linked below) and take the form to their school counselor who will complete the registration process. 

 Parent Consent form

 

PTSA Meeting - Sept 10

Our first PTSA meeting will take place on Tuesday, Sept.10th  at 7:00pm in the library. There is a virtual option for the meeting as well - https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95359781962

The new PTSA website can be found here.  The website contains information about the officers, membership, meetings, and volunteer opportunities. 

Our mission is to support, engage, and advocate for our students, staff, and community. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and accessible academic community through our programs, activities, and financial support. To make sure this happens we need your help and support. This can happen in several ways!

Attend a meeting!

Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month. They start at 7:00 and are held in the CVHS library. It is a great way to interact with the principal, learn about school programs, and voice your opinions. 

 Become a member!

Thank you to all that have already become members! Memberships dues provide funding for staff appreciation events, educational grants, All Night Grad party, and scholarships. Students can be members also! Those that are members are eligible to apply for the PTSA scholarship in the Spring. 

 

Tag Day - Sat., 9/14

2024 Tag Day is Saturday, September 14!  Support the Centreville High School Music Department!

Our Band, Choral, and Orchestra students will be knocking on neighborhood doors on Saturday September 14 throughout the Centreville HS pyramid asking for your support of the CVHS music department. The donations are used to purchase uniforms, instruments, equipment and first-class guest Instructors. 

 In case you are not home, our link to donate is:

 https://tinyurl.com/CVHS-Tagday 

Thank you for supporting the Centreville High School Music Department!

 

Homecoming 2024

CVHS will be celebrating Homecoming the week of September 24-28. See the flyer for details on how to purchase Homecoming dance tickets. Parents are invited to please help volunteer at the Homecoming dance on September 28th - sign-up here or email [email protected] with questions!

 

Important Upcoming Dates

Tues., Sept 10 - PTSA Meeting, Library 7pm (or Zoom -see above)

Wed., Sept. 11 &  Thurs., Sept. 12 - Underclass Portraits

Sat., Sept. 14 - Tag Day for Music Department

Fri., Sept. 27 - Homecoming Parade & Football Game

Sat., Sept. 28 - Homecoming Dance @ CVHS - 8:00pm - 10:30pm

Check out the complete CVHS Student and Athletics calendars on our Calendar Page.

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CVHS Home Football Game Updates and Expectations

We are excited about the start of the football season with our first home game of the season taking place this Friday, Sept 6th. It is always exciting to see students and the community show that Wildcat spirit!  We also want to make sure everyone is safe.  Please see the important updates and reminders below. Thank you for helping to ensure that we have a safe and positive sports environment at CVHS!  Go Wildcats!

Game Expectations

• Always represent CVHS in a positive sportsmanlike manner.
• No student backpacks or bags are allowed into the stadium, including handbags.
• No students under 9th grade will be permitted without their parent or guardian.
• CVHS students and fans must remain on the home side bleachers.

• Cheering must be positive in nature.  No foul language, negatively calling out specific players or numbers, and avoid yelling at the referees and coaches.

• No re-entry.  If you leave, you may not re-enter without paying.

• Students must depart school grounds quickly after the game.  Do not hang out.  Make sure your ride is ready to pick you up.
• Students must be dropped and picked up at Door 1, which is located at the flag poles in the bus loop. Student will not be permitted to be dropped off or picked up from the stadium.
• Any safety concerns or inappropriate behavior that occurs during the game should be reported quickly to a school official or FCPS police officer.

Student Game Drop Off and Pick Up

This year students must be dropped off and picked up at Door 1, which is located at the flag poles in the bus loop. Students will not be permitted to be dropped off or picked up from the stadium.  This is important to support better traffic flow and pedestrian safety.  Please see the map below.

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Centreville High School is proud to partner with Food For Neighbors (FFN) to help feed our local students who deal with food insecurity because even in a county as wealthy as Fairfax, one in four kids in our area are struggling with hunger.   

Food For Neighbors is a local organization addressing this problem by collecting food from our community via their Red Bag Program and donating directly to our local schools. The food is then distributed to the students every week through our food pantry.

“A child’s chance for a bright tomorrow starts with getting enough food to eat today” (Feeding America, 2021). We hope you will participate in the Red Bag food collection program. You can make a difference in a local student’s life by simply adding a few extra items to your shopping cart every 2 months. 

Here’s how it works:

1. Request a reusable Red Bag here and Food For Neighbors will drop it off at your house.
2. Fill the Red Bag with food items that are listed on a tag on that bag. 
3. Respond to the FFN text survey regarding your availability to leave out a filled Red Bag.
4. Put the Red Bag outside your front door in the morning on the next bag collection day, which is Saturday, September 14th. (Collection dates are also listed on the tag.) And don’t worry, they send reminders.
5. Your Red Bag will be picked up from your house, the food sorted at a local school and delivered directly to our school food pantry. 

With your help, even more kids can be fed. For more information on the Red Bag program click here. Check out what items FFN collects as they are targeted to ready-made, individually packaged food items that students and teens can eat on-the-go or with little preparation.

Other service opportunities include Driving to pick up filled Red Bags and Sorting the donated food during the Red Bag Day events. Visit the Get Involved page to find out more and to sign up to volunteer in these 2 very important roles. This is a meaningful way for students to get service hours, too.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ana Alvarez [email protected] (Family Liaison), Robin Thiel-Williamson [email protected] (ESOL Department Chair), Carolina Diaz [email protected] (School Social Worker), or Karen Joseph [email protected] (FFN Executive Director).

 

Thanks for helping us provide food to students who need that extra support! 

Chad Lehman

Principal

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Fentanyl Awareness

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Back to School Night

Please join us for Back to School Night on Wed, Aug 28, beginning at 7:00pm at CVHS.  Upon entering the building, please report to your student’s first period class for video messages followed by an opportunity to transition through the schedule and meet all your student’s teachers.  Parents will visit all classes following the A/B Day schedule.  Please bring a copy of your student’s schedule.

 

Senior Parent Meeting

There will be a meeting for parents of seniors at 6:00pm in the auditorium preceding Back to School Night on Wed, Aug 28.  Students may also attend the meeting if they wish.  The meeting will primarily focus on tips for the College Application process: student deadlines, application portals, official transcript requests, recommendations needed, etc.

Seniors: This post-secondary program will be presented to you during ROAR on Tuesday, August 27. 

 

Upcoming Underclass Portraits - 9/11 & 9/12

Underclass portraits will be taken during PE class for 9th & 10th grade students and English class for 11th grade students.  More info to come.

 

Attendance 

Improving attendance continues to be a major goal at CVHS this year! We finished the 2023-2024 with a 17% chronic absenteeism rate, which is a 6% improvement from the previous year.  Our goal is to remain under 15%.

Attendance and punctuality are critical to student success in the classroom, and absences add up over the course of the year.  Being present in school for all classes is of utmost importance, unless the student is sick or out for another excused reason.  

Students should be in school by 8:00am with the first class starting promptly at 8:10.  Traffic is heavy on school mornings, and students must plan ahead for the extra time.

Please seek to avoid vacations during school days when possible. Time is set aside during the school year for travel including winter break, spring break, and several student holidays scattered throughout the year. 

CVHS attendance expectations and reporting procedures can be found on our school website here.

 

Cell Phone Use

In alignment with FCPS Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R), Students are not permitted to use their cell phones during class time.  Phones must be away.  Phones or headphones are not allowed to be used during instructional time.  Teachers are using cell phone holders to collect phones at the beginning of class.

See the CVHS Cell Phone Policy on the school website.

Please help us reinforce with students that their phones need to be away during class so they can focus on learning.

 

Grading Updates

CVHS has made a few adjustments to our grading policy to align with recent FCPS grading policy changes.  Be sure to review the CVHS grading information here on the school website.

 

Bathroom Safety

Occasional bathroom breaks are necessary during the school day; however, prolonged periods of loitering in areas with limited supervision, especially in groups, can have negative consequences for both the individual student and the overall school community. The bathrooms, being private areas, are unfortunately more susceptible to inappropriate activities.  Security and administrators will routinely monitor the bathrooms to the extent possible.  We request your support and cooperation in encouraging responsible behavior and reinforcing appropriate bathroom usage habits.  We also ask that students notify a staff member immediately if they witness any dangerous bathroom behavior.

 

Lunch & Food Deliveries

Students are not allowed to leave campus during lunch, eat in their cars, or order food from a delivery service during school hours.  If a student forgot their lunch, parents or guardians can bring lunch and drop it off in the main office. Students may also purchase lunch in the cafeteria.  When ordering food, students will often have a delivery driver come to an entrance other than Door 1, which compromises the safety of the entire school. Our office staff does not have the time to accept and manage food deliveries and will not open the doors for Uber Eats, GrubHub or any other service. 

 

Return to School Forms

Please be sure you have filled out all required and optional forms for the 2024-2025 school year https://centrevillehs.fcps.edu/return-to-school-forms

 

Update Contact Information

Do you need to make changes to your contact information or add your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE?  To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Submit Absences via SIS ParentVue - Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.”Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should come to the main office, and we will assist you in updating your contact information or address.

 

Important Upcoming Dates

Wed., Aug, 28 - Back to School Night - 7; Senior Parent Mtg - 6

Friday, Aug.30 & Mon., Sept. 2 - Schools Closed- Labor Day Holiday

Wed., Sept. 11 & Thurs., Sept. 12 - Underclass Portraits

Fri., Sept. 27 - Homecoming 

Check out the complete CVHS Student and Athletics calendars on our Calendar Page.

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CVHS Kiss & Ride

Wildcat Families,

Please be prepared for heavy traffic on Union Mill Road as school begins next week.  The volume of traffic increases significantly between 7:45am - 8:15am with the opening of school.  We want everyone to be safe!  Please leave early and plan for extra time.  Be patient and drive slowly and carefully in the school zone. 

The Kiss & Ride map can be seen below and on the school website here.  Do not enter the bus loop for kiss & ride.  Please note there are two locations where students can be dropped in the morning with one near the main entrance circling around the faculty lot, and one in the back of the school at Door 9.  Please see the red arrows below.  

 

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Cell Phone Policy

Wildcat Families,

You may have been hearing about the increased emphasis on cell phone management in schools at both the FCPS and state level.  We want students to be in a focused classroom environment to best support their learning.  We understand the importance of staying connected, and we also know that minimizing cell phone distractions during the school day significantly enhances our students’ ability to engage in learning. Below and in this link you can see the updated CVHS Cell Phone Policy and you can also review the FCPS Cell Policy.  Please take time to review these expectations with your student.

If you need to reach your student during the school day, you can call the main office at 703-802-5400.  We greatly appreciate your partnership and support. 

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CVHS 2025 Graduation Date

Class of 2025 Families and Friends,

Our CVHS graduation date was just released.  The Class of 2025 graduation will be held on Thursday, June 5th, at 7:00pm.  Graduation will take place at Eagle Bank Arena on the campus of George Mason University.  Graduation dates and times are assigned by FCPS, and we are not able to choose or make changes.  We will provide more information about graduation after the start of the school year, but we wanted to get the date and time advertised for your planning purposes.  Thank you!

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CVHS Administrative Team Changes

With the retirements of Mr. Sanabria and Mr. Wolin, we have a few changes on the CVHS administrative team outlined below.

• Mr. Mike Parker, current assistant principal at CVHS, is transitioning to the Director of Student Activities role on Aug 1st replacing Mr. Sanabria.  Mr. Parker will now be supervising the athletics and activities programs.

• Ms. Kristin Girardin has been selected as our new Director of Student Services replacing Mr. Wolin.  Ms. Girardin was the middle school Director of Student Services at Lake Braddock Secondary School.  Prior to that, she was a school counselor in New York before moving to FCPS and becoming a counselor at Lake Braddock where she has been for 14 years.  She completed her Bachelors in psychology at the University of Buffalo, Masters in school counseling at Hofstra, and her Education Specialist degree in Admin and Supervision from Queens College.  Kristin brings a wealth of experience and passion to the position, and she is excited to join the Wildcats!

• Mr. Montell Brown has been selected as our new Assistant Principal replacing Mr. Parker.  Mr. Brown is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and UVA for graduate school.  He first taught in Philadelphia before moving to FCPS where he taught social studies at Liberty Middle School.  He subsequently became the Dean of Students at Liberty and CVHS working alongside the admin team. Mr. Brown develops positive relationships, sets high expectations, communicates effectively including speaking Spanish, and he demonstrates strong leadership skills.  He knows the Centreville pyramid well.  Mr. Brown is extremely excited to join CVHS in this role!  He will start in the position on Aug 1. 

We are still making some updates to the school website for the start of the school year, but you can find the contact information and major areas of responsibility for the CVHS Admin Team at this link.

Sub School and Counselor Assignments

We have hired two new school counselors for this school year, and we are working to hire for a remaining vacancy.  With the new counselor hires and the yearly balancing of caseloads, there are some changes to counselor alpha assignments. The student services team will work very closely together to ease the transition and help ensure student and family needs are met.  You can see the sub school and counselor assignments below and at this link. We will provide further information when we hire the remaining counselor.

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C'ville School News 07-18-2024

Wildcat Families,

I hope that you are enjoying the summer!  We are working hard at CVHS to make sure we are ready to go for the start of the school year.  Please read below for important information about orientation events and a few other items.  We will continue to send more information as we get closer to the start of the 2024 - 2025 school year. 

Chad Lehman

Principal

 

Important Summer Dates

Monday, Aug 5 -  First day of Fall Sports Tryouts (Golf Tryouts Aug 1)

Wednesday, Aug 7 - wildCat Connections 9:00 - 2:45 (registration closed)

Wednesday, August 14 - Wildcat Welcome Open House- All students and families welcomed - 5:00pm -7:00pm

Friday, August 16 - Freshmen and New Student Orientation (AM, time TBD) Students only event

Monday, August 19 - First Day of School - School Hours 8:10am-2:55pm

Wednesday, August 28 - Back to School Night - 7:00pm. Parent and guardian event.

Friday, Aug 30,  & Monday Sept 2 - Labor Day Holiday Break

 

Centreville HS Main Office Summer Hours

The CVHS main office hours are 9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday - Friday through Aug 2nd.  

Student registrations are by appointment; please contact Emiley Slebrch at [email protected]. 

 

Wildcat Welcome

Wildcat Welcome open house event will take place on Wednesday, August 14, anytime between 5:00-7:00.  All students, grades 9-12, and families will have the opportunity to receive a class schedule, walk the building, explore all the clubs and activities that CVHS has to offer, and a host of other fun activities.  We hope to see you there! 

 

Freshman and New Student Orientation

CVHS will  be hosting a freshman Class of 2028 and new student orientation on the morning of August 16th.  At this event, students will walk through their schedules, meet their teachers, and get acclimated to arrival and dismissal routines. A full schedule will be provided later in the summer. Transportation will be offered.  This event is for students only.

 

Fall Sports Information

Fall sports tryouts begin Aug 5 (golf begins Aug 1). Fall sports include football, volleyball, field hockey, golf, cross country and cheer.  Visit the CVHS Athletics website for more details - https://wearecville.net/

 

Back to School Night

Mark your calendars for our Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 28th at 7:00pm.  You will be able to visit your student’s classes and meet their teachers. More info to come.

 

Student Intention Form

It is important for us to know if your student will not be attending CVHS for the 2024-25 school year because you are no longer living within the Centreville HS boundaries.  If you moved and your student will not be attending CVHS next year, please complete the intention form by clicking here and return it via email to Emiley Slebrch at [email protected] or you can drop it off at the school during summer office hours.  Students who are moving will need to return their laptop & charger if not done so already.  

 

Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

All students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.

Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.

Please provide one of the following documents as soon as possible:

1. An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine.
2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given.
3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online

Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.

Please contact Emiley Slebrch at [email protected] if you have any questions.

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Pertussis Notification

Dear Parent or Guardian:

In cooperation with the Fairfax County Health Department, we are sending this health information letter home because a case of pertussis (whooping cough) has been identified at our school. 

Pertussis is an infection caused by bacteria (germs).  The illness begins with cold symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, fever, and cough.  The cough becomes much worse over one to two weeks and includes bursts of uncontrollable cough which may be followed by a high-pitched whoop or by vomiting. The cough may continue for weeks to months.  Pertussis can be treated with antibiotics. This disease can be serious for infants, young children, and pregnant women.  Children are routinely vaccinated against pertussis (as part of the DTaP vaccine).  The vaccine is very effective but protection decreases several years after the last vaccination.  Fully vaccinated individuals usually develop a milder form of pertussis. 

We recommend the following to help control the spread of pertussis:

• Check your child’s immunization records. Children should receive 5 doses of pertussis vaccine, one dose at each of the following ages: 2, 4, 6, and 15-18 months and 4-6 years.  Please contact your health care provider to ensure your child is completely vaccinated.
• For older children and adults, a booster vaccine known as Tdap is now available. This vaccine is recommended for children 7 to 10 years of age who are not fully vaccinated against pertussis, all children 11 to 18 years of age, and all adults. Pregnant women should get a dose of Tdap during every pregnancy, to protect the newborn from pertussis. Contact your health care provider to determine if anyone in your household requires additional vaccine.
• Monitor your child for signs of illness. Even if your child has been vaccinated against pertussis, he/she may still develop the disease because protection from the vaccine may decrease over time.
• Keep any child experiencing pertussis symptoms at home until you have consulted with your health care provider or the Health Department. We encourage laboratory testing for pertussis to confirm the diagnosis.
• Keep any child diagnosed with pertussis isolated at home during the first five days of antibiotic therapy (i.e. he or she should not attend school, school functions, sporting or extracurricular activities, or leave the home except to seek medical care).
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Teach your children to wash their hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds. Be sure to set a good example by doing this yourself. If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers may be used.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw tissues in the trash after use. If tissues are not available, cover coughs and sneezes with your upper sleeve.

We encourage you to put this information into practice to help your child stay healthy and to prevent others from getting sick. If you have questions regarding this information, please contact your health care provider or the School Public Health Nurse, Lisa S. Yonika, RN, BSN, NCSN at 571-722-7275.

Sincerely,

Chad Lehman

Principal

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