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The Wildcat Weekly - March 23, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

Our Inclusion Revolution week was an incredible success! Not only did we have numerous students and staff participate in our spirit days throughout the week, but we were also able to come together as a community to celebrate our Unified Basketball Team during our FanQuest pep rally. This event is truly one of the highlights of the year! It was amazing seeing our Unified Basketball Team being cheered on by the entire student body at our pep rally and by our community at the FanQuest game on Friday night. And they also got to see me get pied in the face numerous times. Thank you to everyone involved in making this week a huge success!

I also want to take a moment to thank School Board members Seema Dixit and Kyle McDaniel for visiting Centreville last week! We were able to discuss important topics impacting our community while also visiting classrooms. Our students showed off their ability to analyze literary elements and our symphony orchestra played an amazing piece for their state assessment. I continue to be incredibly proud of the talent and hard work of our students!

Looking forward, the end of the third quarter is next Friday, March 28. Please take a moment to review grades and check for any missing assignments. If there’s anything that needs attention, now is the time to reach out to teachers for clarification or support. Let's stay focused and finish the quarter strong together!

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

March 23 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale

March 27 - Centreville Pyramid Band Concert, 7:00PM

March 28 - International Night, 6:00PM

March 29 - CVHS Drumline Performance, 3:00PM

March 31 - School Holiday (Eid al-Fitr)

April 1 - Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)

April 3 - Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game, 6:30PM (NEW DATE)

April 4-6 - Prom Dress Shop Open at CVHS

April 8 - PTSA Meeting, Centreville High School Library, 7:00PM

April 9 - Purple Up for Military Families

April 14-18 - Spring Break

March 23 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale: For the families of the Class of 2025, our yard signs are now available on the PTSA website. Seniors and their families, use this link to purchase your Class of 2025 Yard Sign to proudly display support for your graduating Wildcat! Thank you to the PTSA for their work on continuing this tradition!

March 28 - International Night: Have you ever wanted to taste authentic dishes from around the world, watch incredible cultural performances and even get the chance to show off your culture on stage? Well, International Night is your place! Don't miss this incredible night of culture and celebration. Grab your friends and join us for a trip around the world -- right here in the auditorium on Friday, March 28th from 6-9 pm. Tickets cost $5 OR bring in food or participate in the show to get free admission. We hope to see you there!

March 29 - CVHS Drumline Performance: Centreville Combined Percussion Presents: "Ka’ach" A Journey into the Hearts of the Azteca & Mayan Civilizations. The word Ka’ach originates from the Mayan language and translates to “sacrifice” in English. It represents a significant aspect of Mayan culture, reflecting their deep spiritual beliefs and traditions. Through rhythmic storytelling and dynamic visual elements, the show delves into the daily lives, struggles, and sacred rituals of the indigenous Mayan people. Join us on March 29 at 3:00PM as Centreville Combined Percussion transports you to a world of mystery, resilience, and cultural evolution. This is more than just a performance—it's an immersive historical journey!

April 3 (NEW DATE) - Student v. Staff Volleyball Game: The Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting our annual Student vs. Staff Volleyball game on Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30 PM! Come out and support our Wildcats!

April 4-6 - Prom Dress Shop Open at CVHS: Students from Centreville High School and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their annual Prom Dress Shop, which aims to help economically challenged students celebrate in style. The shop, which operates out of Centreville High School in Clifton, Va., has helped hundreds of students attend prom each spring by providing prom dresses and accessories at no cost to students. Any area student, not just those from Fairfax County Public Schools, who does not have the funds to purchase a prom dress may choose from hundreds of dresses donated by Macy’s and community members. The Prom Dress Shop is located in the modular classroom building near the stadium, in the student parking lot of Centreville High School, outside of door 12. The shop will be open April 4 from 5:00-8:00PM, April 5 from 2:00-5:00PM, and April 6 from 1:00-4:00PM.

April 9 - Purple Up for Military Families: Purple Up for Military Families is a nationwide initiative dedicated to honoring and supporting military children. Celebrated every April during the Month of the Military Child, Purple Up encourages people to wear purple on Wednesday, April 9 as a visible show of solidarity. The color purple symbolizes the blending of all branches of the military—Army green, Navy blue, Air Force blue, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard blue. It’s a simple but powerful way for communities to show appreciation for the sacrifices military families make.

Wonderful Wildcats

Centreville Chorus Receives High Marks at District Assessment: Congratulations to our singers in Bella Voce and Symphonic Choir for their excellent performances at District XI Choral Assessment! Both choirs received very high ratings – a combination of I’s (Superior) and II’s (Excellent). Both choirs received sight-reading ratings of Superior! We are so proud of these singers for their hard work on some very challenging music. Bravo!

Former Wildcat Receives GMU Alumni Choice Award: Former Centreville student, Haily Kim, in collaboration with a group of students at George Mason University’s Honors College was awarded the Alumni Choice Award this winter, recognizing their work helping the MVLE nonprofit identify and address recruitment barriers that impact staffing for organizations providing support services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). MVLE is a nonprofit organization in Fairfax County, VA that seeks to make a profound difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Over the course of the project, the group analyzed recruitment barriers and misconceptions about IDD support services. They created strategies to improve outreach and dispel misinformation, through both digital and traditional media, in order to enhance MVLE’s hiring process. (Source: GMU Honors College Communication).

Important Information

Become Unskippable: Share the Facts: Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug.

Share these important facts with your child:

Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in 10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.

Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.

Next Steps in the Budget Process: The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22. The Board of Supervisors will then conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.

Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.

Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid: Your voice matters, and Superintendent Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on April 7 at Greenbriar West Elementary from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click on a date to register. Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes.

Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms: Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).

Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.

According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction (unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped). They should remain stopped until everyone is clear and the bus is moving.

We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more information about the stop arm cameras and all of the ways that we work with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.

News from Student Services

Service Learning Reminders and Updates: Seniors- all service hours must be VERIFIED by an adult in x2vol by APRIL 21st to be approved before graduation

Service learning is not required for graduation
A minimum of 40 hours is required for a service cord
A minimum of 50 hours is required towards Civics and Science seals

Helpful tips for all students:

For an activity that you do consistently, please enter ONE submission every few months. Include the date range of that activity (ie. every Saturday from 10am-12pm from Jan. 6, 2024 to May 4, 2024) that adds up to the total number of hours claimed.
If a parent directly oversees your activity as a part of the sponsoring organization, please indicate that in the description (ie. SYA soccer coach, Girl Scout troop leader, etc). Otherwise, the verifier should be an adult who is not related to you. It cannot be a classmate.
The description should include your responsibilities as a volunteer and how you spent your time in that service learning activity. It can be 1-2 sentences.
The reflection should include how you felt and how your volunteerism impacted others. It can be brief but thorough. It should not be a duplicate of your description.
If you select the science goal in your entry, be sure that your volunteerism is directly related to the application of science (ie. glass recycling, invasive plant management, storm drain labeling, etc.).

More details are on the Service Learning page of the CVHS website: https://centrevillehs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/service-learning

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The Wildcat Weekly - March 16, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

Last week, our faculty came together to focus on one of our priorities: getting better, together. Our growth as a school relies on the intersection of continuous improvement and strong collaboration. The work we do together—students, families, and staff—will be essential to our success. I thank you for your continued support in improving attendance and timeliness. I look forward to continuing our collaboration to tackle any challenges ahead and appreciate your ongoing support of our students and community!

This week is Inclusion Revolution Week! This week is a demonstration of how Centreville is an environment where all are welcome! It's an opportunity to celebrate and learn about our unique abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives. The week will culminate with FanQuest, when our Unified Basketball Team takes on the Unified Basketball Teams of other FCPS schools. Our tailgate will begin at 6:00PM and the game will begin at 7:00PM. We hope to see a large turnout of students, families, and staff to support this incredible event!

Lastly, the PTSA needs you! There are board positions available for next year including president and vice president. The PTSA must have at least a president to continue. The PTSA cannot function without Board members – we need your help to continue to support the Wildcat community! Please email [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] to submit your interest, or with any questions. Be sure to include your name, contact information, and which role you are interested in serving.

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

March 16 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale

March 16-23 - CVHS Choir Merchandise Sale Closes

March 17-21 - Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week

March 21 - FanQuest Tailgate and Unified Basketball Game, 6:00PM

March 27 - Centreville Pyramid Band Concert, 7:00PM

March 28 - International Night, 6:00PM

April 3 - Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game, 6:30PM (NEW DATE)

April 4-6 - Prom Dress Shop Open at CVHS

April 8 - PTSA Meeting, Centreville High School Library, 7:00PM

March 16 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale: For the families of the Class of 2025, our yard signs are now available on the PTSA website. Seniors and their families, use this link to purchase your Class of 2025 Yard Sign to proudly display support for your graduating Wildcat! Thank you to the PTSA for their work on continuing this tradition!

March 16-23 - CVHS Choir Merchandise Sale Closes: Our CVHS Choir merch store is live! We’ve got sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, pajama pants, and more. The store will close March 23. Thank you for your support! https://cvhschoir.itemorder.com/shop/home/.

March 17-21 - Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week: At Centreville, we strive to cultivate a positive school culture for all students. Inclusion Revolution week is an opportunity for our community to celebrate our diversity and appreciate the varied abilities of our students. Inclusivity helps students develop social skills, learn to respect differences, and achieve their full potential. To celebrate our goal of inclusivity of all students, we encourage all students and staff to participate in our spirit days this week:

Monday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Out
Tuesday, March 18 - Pajama Out
Wednesday, March 19 - Jersey Out
Thursday, March 20 - Neon Out
Friday, March 21 - Black Out

March 21 - FanQuest Tailgate & Unified Basketball Game: Inclusion Revolution Week concludes with our FanQuest Tailgate and Unified Basketball Game starting at 6:00PM on March 21, 2025. FanQuest is an exciting basketball game between inclusive FCPS teams that heightens awareness of students with disabilities and promotes respect. The tailgate and basketball game are filled with entertainment and inclusive messaging interspersed throughout the event. The goal is to PACK THE STANDS with as many fans as possible to make the game a unique experience for all participating teams and athletes.

Wonderful Wildcats

Centreville Band Earns Program of Honor Distinction: The Wildcat Band program had three outstanding performances at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association’s District 11 High School Band Assessment that took place at George Mason University on Tuesday, March 11. The Concert and Symphonic Bands earned overall ratings of Excellent, and the Wind Ensemble earned an overall rating of Superior. Combined with the Superior rating earned by the Wildcat Marching Band in the fall at Marching Band Assessment, the Centreville High School Wildcat Band has earned the distinction of VBODA Band Program of Honor for the 2024-2025 school year. This new VBODA program recognizes high levels of musicianship and dedication to musical excellence. The Centreville Wildcat Band is proud to receive the title of VBODA Band Program of Honor in the first year of the program’s existence.

Centreville Prom Dress Shop Gets Local Recognition: Centreville’s Prom Dress Shop, curated by our Fashion Marketing and Classroom on the Mall students, was recognized in Northern Virginia Magazine for their efforts to provide free prom dresses to families in need. If you would like to donate to the cause, please drop off any items in the main office during the school week. The shop will be open again April 4-6.

Recruiting First Centreville AVID Class: Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) fosters a safe and open culture, high expectations for teachers and students, and collaboration in all classrooms. AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. With teacher support for developing a growth mindset and the academic skills they need for future success, students grow to see their capabilities and find their own way. Last week, Assistant Principal, Montell Brown and, AVID Coordinator, Hilary Powell went to Liberty Middle School to speak to 71 8th grade students who were identified as candidates for the AVID program. Our goal is to build this program at Centreville High School to provide a continuum of AVID from grades 7-12.

Robotics Team 5243 Competes in FIRST Robotics Competition: This weekend Centreville High School's Robotics team competed in the FIRST Robotics Competition held at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda! The team demonstrated leadership, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as their robot navigated this year's underwater themed field challenges. Congratulations on all their efforts this season!

Important Information

Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid: Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on [Insert date and location] from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

The Comprehensive School Boundary Review Process Explained: Want to learn more about the ongoing Comprehensive School Boundary Review process? Watch this video for explanations of terms such as attendance zones, attendance islands, split feeders, and other factors that affect school boundaries. The video will also be available in other languages soon.

Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information and sign up for our School Boundary Review newsletter.

FCPS Budget — Our Students Deserve the Best: More than $240 million of FCPS’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget is dedicated to increasing compensation for our teachers and staff to stay competitive and reduce turnover. Currently, FCPS ranks fifth out of eight neighboring districts in regards to starting salary for teachers with a master’s degree.

Our families expect — and our students deserve — the best teachers.

Next Steps in the Budget Process

The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22, and then the Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.

Reminder to Sign Up Weekly for Student Fasting Meal Kits: Students who are fasting during the school day between now and March 28 can take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families must fill out a separate request form for each week and for each student in order to receive school meal kits. To receive meal kits for the week of March 24, please fill out this form by March 17.

Please remind your child to pick up their meals each day at our school’s designated location. Visit the Food and Nutrition Services webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Warnings for drivers will begin on Wednesday, April 9. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.

News from Student Services

Service Learning Reminders and Updates: Seniors- all service hours must be VERIFIED by an adult in x2vol by APRIL 21st to be approved before graduation

Service learning is not required for graduation
A minimum of 40 hours is required for a service cord
A minimum of 50 hours is required towards Civics and Science seals

Helpful tips for all students:

For an activity that you do consistently, please enter ONE submission every few months. Include the date range of that activity (ie. every Saturday from 10am-12pm from Jan. 6, 2024 to May 4, 2024) that adds up to the total number of hours claimed.
If a parent directly oversees your activity as a part of the sponsoring organization, please indicate that in the description (ie. SYA soccer coach, Girl Scout troop leader, etc). Otherwise, the verifier should be an adult who is not related to you. It cannot be a classmate.
The description should include your responsibilities as a volunteer and how you spent your time in that service learning activity. It can be 1-2 sentences.
The reflection should include how you felt and how your volunteerism impacted others. It can be brief but thorough. It should not be a duplicate of your description.
If you select the science goal in your entry, be sure that your volunteerism is directly related to the application of science (ie. glass recycling, invasive plant management, storm drain labeling, etc.).

More details are on the Service Learning page of the CVHS website: https://centrevillehs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/service-learning

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The Wildcat Weekly - March 9, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

Over the past few months, I have emphasized our key priorities: ensuring high-quality instruction in all settings, fostering a positive school climate, and growing together as a community. Each week, I continue to see these priorities come to life across Wildcat Nation. Whether we're celebrating the accomplishments of our talented artists and musicians, offering our juniors opportunities to plan for their futures, or witnessing the inclusivity of our Unified Basketball Team, I am incredibly proud of the work we are doing every day.

One area where we still need support from families is emphasizing the importance of regular and on-time attendance. While our START on Time initiative has shown positive results, the partnership we share with parents and guardians remains essential to our continued success. This will be especially important as we head into warmer weather and the final stretch of the school year. I truly appreciate your ongoing efforts to have conversations with your students about the value of consistent and timely attendance.

Looking forward, I hope you will join us at our monthly PTSA meeting this Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00PM in the Library. Additionally, CVHS PTSA is hoping to provide a fun, St. Patrick's Day-themed perk to the 300 wonderful staff members of CVHS. They plan to provide cookies along with chocolate coins on Monday, March 17th as a token of appreciation for our staff. However, the PTSA needs your help to make this plan come to fruition! Please consider making a donation using this SignUp Genius link to support these efforts.

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

March 9-23 - CVHS Choir Merchandise Sale

March 11 - PTSA Meeting, 7:00PM, CVHS Library

March 14 - NOVA Enrollment Prep Workshop

March 17-21 - Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week

March 21 - FanQuest Tailgate and Unified Basketball Game, 6:00PM

March 27 - Centreville Pyramid Band Concert, 7:00PM

March 28 - International Night, 6:00PM

April 3 - Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game, 6:30PM (NEW DATE)

April 4-6 - Prom Dress Shop Open at CVHS

March 9-23 - CVHS Choir Merchandise Sale: Our CVHS Choir merch store is live! We’ve got sweatshirts, hoodies, sweatpants, pajama pants, and more. The store will close March 23. Thank you for your support! https://cvhschoir.itemorder.com/shop/home/.

March 11 - PTSA Meeting: Please join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 PM in the Centreville High School Library. We invite you to join the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) to help foster a positive and inclusive school climate. By working together we can build stronger connections that support our students' growth and success. Collaboration between teachers, parents, and students is key to creating an environment where everyone thrives. Your involvement in PTSA is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and make a lasting impact on our school community. If you are not a member of the CVHS PTSA, learn more about membership, donations, and information from previous meetings here.

March 14 - NOVA Enrollment Prep Workshop: Seniors who are interested in attending Northern Virginia Community College next fall should register to attend the NOVA Enrollment Prep Workshop on Friday, March 14 during PLUS 2 (10:36-11:15am). Meet with NOVA Counselor Ms. Liguid in the Lecture Hall to understand the steps to select and enroll in classes! Ms. Liguid will also set up a table in the cafeteria during all lunches. **Students should have applied to NOVA in order to participate fully in this workshop.

Monday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Out
Tuesday, March 18 - Pajama Out
Wednesday, March 19 - Jersey Out
Thursday, March 20 - Neon Out
Friday, March 21 - Black Out

Wonderful Wildcats

CVHS Artists Win Scholarships & Awards: Last week at the FCPS Art Award Ceremony held at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, two of our Centreville artists were recognized for their incredible talents. Brandon Bautista Amparado won a $2000 scholarship for his cardboard sculptures, and Danielle Yim won the Noel Klimenko Assistant Superintendent Award for her drawing, illustration, and mixed media works. Congratulations to Brandon and Danielle!

Centreville Musician Earns Honors at All-VA Concert Band: Congratulations to Daniel Ahn, who earned the first-chair Alto Saxophone position in the All-VA Concert Band! He successfully completed the audition against hundreds of other students in the state to earn this prestigious spot. He will represent Centreville High School and our band at the event in Richmond, April 24-26, 2025. We are beyond proud of Daniel and this tremendous accomplishment!

Food For Neighbors Red Bag Event Success: Thank you to the students, staff, and community members who volunteered for our Red Bag Event on Saturday! It was incredible to see our community come together to support such an important cause! This program could also not be possible without the generous donations from our community. Our next sorting event will be on April 26.

JazzCats Gear Up for Jazz Appreciation Month: Our very own JazzCats are hard at work getting ready for Jazz Appreciation Month in April! Please save the date for the JazzCats Cafe Concert, April 23rd at 6:30PM in the cafeteria. Desserts and beverages will be served! We hope to see you there!

Junior Focus Day Supports Students’ Post-Secondary Planning: Centreville High School’s Inaugural Junior Focus Day was a huge success for all students, staff, and community members involved! Students engaged in breakout sessions of their choosing on topics ranging from College Application Essentials, Common App Readiness, Essay Writing, College Admissions Question & Answer with admissions representatives, Career Exploration, NOVA Information in English and Spanish, Apprenticeships, NCAA Recruitment Process, and a Military Panel. Students were highly engaged and walked away with vital information as they plan for their futures after Wildcat Nation!

WildCat B Unified Basketball Team Takes the Court: Congratulations to our Wildcat B basketball team on an exciting start to their FanQuest basketball season! They played their first games of the year at Lake Braddock on Friday night, securing a victory against Woodson and putting up a tough fight in a close match against Lake Braddock. It was truly inspiring to see our students coming together for an inclusive athletic experience. Don’t miss the chance to cheer them on at Centreville on Friday, March 21st! Help us pack the stands in support! Go Wildcats!

Important Information

Become Unskippable: Practical Guidance for Talking With Teens About Fentanyl: Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. How do you connect with your children and really know what's going on in their lives? How can you become “unskippable”?

Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort.

The latest Healthy Minds Blog offers practical strategies to improve communication and build strong, lasting relationships:

Ditch distractions and create a safe space where your child feels comfortable opening up.
Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree.
Ask "how" questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.

For more tips and techniques, read the full article on the Healthy Minds Blog, which shares information related to youth mental health and wellness.

Developing a Strong Academic Foundation, Curiosity, and Joy for Learning: The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.

A strong start for every student is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. Pre-K classrooms are making a difference in our community. In this video, we explore the importance of bringing children under the age of five together, regardless of abilities.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date and learn about opportunities to provide feedback to Fairfax County and FCPS.

Share Your Input on the County Budget: The Fairfax County government presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget Plan to the Board of Supervisors on February 18. The community is invited to share feedback through an online survey, email, phone calls, or by attending Budget Town Hall meetings.

Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun: Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps

Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.

IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater.

Earn Credit Toward Graduation This Summer

Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 6. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.

Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. This is a self-directed course where students work independently. The course is available between Monday, June 23, and Friday, July 25. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, May 23. For more information, visit this Summer Learning page.

Virtual Presentations on Financial Aid for Military Families: College Access Fairfax will hold two sessions on financial aid hosted by the Navy Mutual Aid Association’s lead financial educator and military benefits liaison.

Topics will include:

Residency Requirements
Using the GI Bill
The Yellow Ribbon Program
Using Chapter 35 (DEA benefits)
Military scholarships and grants
Virginia Education Programs

Sessions will be held Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. Click on the date to register. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference): Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.

This event will feature:

Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.

Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.

Learn more about this event and register today! Contact [email protected] for more information.

News from Student Services

Service Learning Reminders and Updates: Seniors- all service hours must be VERIFIED by an adult in x2vol by APRIL 21st to be approved before graduation

Service learning is not required for graduation
A minimum of 40 hours is required for a service cord
A minimum of 50 hours is required towards Civics and Science seals

Helpful tips for all students:

For an activity that you do consistently, please enter ONE submission every few months. Include the date range of that activity (ie. every Saturday from 10am-12pm from Jan. 6, 2024 to May 4, 2024) that adds up to the total number of hours claimed.
If a parent directly oversees your activity as a part of the sponsoring organization, please indicate that in the description (ie. SYA soccer coach, Girl Scout troop leader, etc). Otherwise, the verifier should be an adult who is not related to you. It cannot be a classmate.
The description should include your responsibilities as a volunteer and how you spent your time in that service learning activity. It can be 1-2 sentences.
The reflection should include how you felt and how your volunteerism impacted others. It can be brief but thorough. It should not be a duplicate of your description.
If you select the science goal in your entry, be sure that your volunteerism is directly related to the application of science (ie. glass recycling, invasive plant management, storm drain labeling, etc.).

More details are on the Service Learning page of the CVHS website: https://centrevillehs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/service-learning

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The Wildcat Weekly - March 2, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

Amazingly, our calendars have turned to March and we are halfway through the third quarter!

I want to thank new Region 4 Executive Principal, Kim Greer, for visiting Centreville last week! Assistant Principal, Ms. Bromberg, Ms. Greer, and I had an opportunity to visit some of our math classrooms during her visit. In each classroom there were high levels of student engagement, meaningful learning activities, and an environment that fostered interaction between students and teachers. I even got the opportunity to dust off some Geometry cobwebs and work one-on-one with students.

At Centreville, we believe in building a positive school community where students feel a sense of belonging, and this month we have numerous events that celebrate the diversity of our community. In a couple of weeks, we will have our Inclusion Revolution week, which culminates in our FanQuest Unified Basketball Game against Robinson’s Unified Basketball team. Near the end of the month, we will have our annual International Night. International Night is an opportunity for our community to celebrate and appreciate our various cultures. There is more information about both events below.

Lastly, I want to encourage our community to join us for our PTSA meeting on March 11 at 7:00PM in the Centreville High School Library. The partnership between students, families, and the school is critical for our success as a community, so I hope to see many of you there!

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

March 3 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale

March 4 - Junior Focus Day

March 6 - Choral Pre-Assessment Concert, 7:00PM

March 8 - Food For Neighbors Sorting Event

March 11 - PTSA Meeting, 7:00PM, CVHS Library

March 17-21 - Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week

March 21 - FanQuest Tailgate and Unified Basketball Game, 6:00PM

March 27 - Centreville Pyramid Band Concert, 7:00PM

March 28 - International Night, 6:00PM

April 4 - Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game, 6:30PM (NEW DATE)

March 3 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale: For the families of the Class of 2025, our yard signs are now available on the PTSA website. Seniors and their families, use this link to purchase your Class of 2025 Yard Sign to proudly display support for your graduating Wildcat! Thank you to the PTSA for their work on continuing this tradition!

March 4 - Junior Focus Day: Junior Focus Day is a postsecondary planning day for current juniors hosted by our College and Career Specialist. This is the first year Centreville will be participating in this important and informative event. All juniors will participate in this event on March 4 during ROAR and PLUS periods. Every junior will have the opportunity to sign-up for three information sessions of their choosing based on their desired postsecondary path. Topics include: College Application Essentials, Common App Readiness, Essay Writing, College Admissions Question & Answer with admissions representatives, Career Exploration, NOVA Information in English and Spanish, Apprenticeships, NCAA Recruitment Process, and a Military Panel. All students will also get critical information about financial aid and scholarships.

March 6 - Choral Pre-Assessment Concert: Please join us Thursday, March 6 at 7pm for our Choral Pre-Assessment Concert! This concert will feature Liberty MS choirs as well and will showcase the songs that our choirs have been learning in preparation for District XI Choral Assessment, which will be held March 12 at GMU. At District Assessment, choirs must perform 2 songs in contrasting styles for ratings from 3 judges. Choirs are also judged on a short sight reading example. Assessment songs are carefully chosen at specific numeric levels and are typically more difficult than songs performed at other annual concerts. Our students have been working very hard to have their songs performance-ready! Please come out to support our hard-working singers. They would love to see you there! Doors open at 6:40 and the concert is free and open to the public.

March 8 - Food For Neighbors Sorting Event: Centreville High School is proud to announce that we have partnered 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. Studies show that when adolescents are fed positive outcomes include increased enrollment in challenging courses, higher graduation rate, improved mental and physical health, a decrease in disruptive behaviors and increased participation in after-school activities".

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.

Monday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Out
Tuesday, March 18 - Pajama Out
Wednesday, March 19 - Jersey Out
Thursday, March 20 - Neon Out
Friday, March 21 - Black Out

April 4 (NEW DATE) - Student v. Staff Volleyball Game: The Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting our annual Student vs. Staff Volleyball game on Tuesday, March 4th at 6:30 PM! Anyone interested in playing may sign up here by Tuesday, February 25th. Come out and support our Wildcats!

Wonderful Wildcats

Dual Enrollment Government Participates in Spirited Debate: Students in Mr. Baker's Dual Enrollment US Government class participated in a spirited debate regarding the US Department of Education. Students (or Senators in this activity) had three options for how to move forward with the US Department of Education and had to convince their fellow senators of their cause. Students conducted individual research, presented justification for their arguments, all while maintaining a culture where all perspectives were respected. It was a great example of students engaging in high-level thinking in a safe learning environment.

Important Information

Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort.

The latest Healthy Minds Blog offers practical strategies to improve communication and build strong, lasting relationships:

Ditch distractions and create a safe space where your child feels comfortable opening up.
Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree.
Ask "how" questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.

For more tips and techniques, read the full article on the Healthy Minds Blog, which shares information related to youth mental health and wellness.

Breaking Down the Budget: Supporting Academic Growth and Reading on Level by Third Grade: The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.

Across FCPS, teachers, staff, parents, and even older students are invested in helping our youngest learners grow their love of reading from a strong foundation.

The goal is for students to move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” by the end of the third grade. Reading on grade level is connected to other Strategic Plan goals, including completing advanced coursework and graduating on time.

Last fall, FCPS introduced a new reading curriculum that aligns with evidence-based literacy instruction. Between fall and winter, reading screener results show more than a 4% increase in the number of students in kindergarten to third grade approaching or meeting expectations. Similarly, 3.4% more third graders demonstrate strong foundations of reading and 8.4% more third graders are mastering grade-level standards.

Discover how an elementary school employs a science-based approach, including phonics, to supercharge students' reading.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date.

Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun: Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps

Earn Credit Toward Graduation This Summer

Topics will include:

Residency Requirements
Using the GI Bill
The Yellow Ribbon Program
Using Chapter 35 (DEA benefits)
Military scholarships and grants
Virginia Education Programs

Sessions will be held Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. Click on the date to register. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

This event will feature:

Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.

Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.

Learn more about this event and register today! Contact [email protected] for more information.

News from Student Services

Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy for High School Students: Teletherapy services are available for all FCPS high school students at no cost. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Hazel Health’s highly qualified therapists specialize in working with teens. Learn more on FCPS’ teletherapy webpage.

Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School: The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost: FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

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The Wildcat Weekly - February 23, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

Last week we began our START on Time initiative to support students with attending school regularly and on-time. Our staff was able to connect with students who were tardy, emphasize the importance of minimizing missed instructional time, and support students with any challenges they may be facing. We plan to continue this initiative throughout the school year and work together to improve tardiness.

Additionally, we need the support of our families to address chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism includes both excused and unexcused absences, and when students miss a significant amount of school, they often fall behind in coursework, struggle to keep up with their peers, and risk losing motivation. This can have an impact on academic outcomes as well as social-emotional well-being. The earlier we work together to address attendance challenges, the better the chance of supporting our students in building strong academic foundations and achieving long-term success.

At Centreville, we believe in the power of partnership, and we want to collaborate with you to reduce chronic absenteeism in our community. We understand that life happens—health issues, family circumstances, and even challenges with school climate can affect attendance. However, together, we can help ensure that students are attending school regularly and have the support they need to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Let’s stay connected, identify any potential obstacles early on, and work together on solutions so our students don’t miss out on these critical learning opportunities.

Looking ahead, our Spring sports season begins on Monday, February 24. We encourage all students to get involved. Studies show that student-athletes perform better in school, build strong time management skills, and stay connected to their community. No previous experience is necessary—just bring your effort and enthusiasm. Come out, give it a try, and be part of something great!

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

February 24-28 - Academic Advising Meetings

February 24 - Career Speaker Series Continues

February 24 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale

February 24 - Spring Sports Begin

February 25 - Spain and Portugal Trip Interest Meeting, CVHS Lecture Hall, 6:30PM

February 26-27 - Band Pre-Assessment Concert, 7:00PM

February 28 - Ramadan Begins

March 4 - Junior Focus Day

March 4 - Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game, 6:30PM

March 6 - Choral Pre-Assessment Concert, 7:00PM

March 8 - Food For Neighbors Sorting Event

March 11 - PTSA Meeting, 7:00PM, CVHS Library

February 24-28 - Individual Academic Advising Meetings: Students will meet one-on-one with their counselors to discuss academic goals and finalize their course selections for next year. These meetings will occur during students’ English classes. We will continue this week by meeting with current freshmen from February 24-28.

February 24 - Career Speaker Series Continues: Students in all grade levels are encouraged to attend Career Speaker Series sessions to hear about the education and training required, daily responsibilities, successes and challenges in a variety of career fields. Students must register using their FCPS email account. We wrap up with the final 3 sessions next week:

Computer Scientist – Monday, Feb. 24 during PLUS 5 in the Lecture Hall – register here - Meet CVHS parent Mr. Javaid, who leads the “Just Walk Out” tech team at Amazon Web Services. He will share his extensive experience in the dynamic IT field, including Cloud technologies and Generative AI.
CPA & Accounting Professor – Wednesday, Feb. 26 during PLUS 7 in the Auditorium – register here - Meet CVHS parent Mr. Johnson, who will share how Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) dig into a company's financial records to make sure everything is accurate and legal. CPAs are experts in helping individuals and families with taxes and financial planning - making smart investments and saving for the future.

Artist – Friday, Feb. 28 during PLUS 8 in the Lecture Hall – register here - Meet Ms. Fisher, a Richmond-based artist (and grandmother of CVHS Art Teacher Ms. Jenkins) who paints impressionistic dream images and realism. Learn how she focuses on the feeling of living as she creates images from the mind's eye. She will share how she turned her talent into a thriving teaching business.

February 24 - Class of 2025 Yard Signs on Sale: For the families of the Class of 2025, our yard signs are now available on the PTSA website. Seniors and their families, use this link to purchase your Class of 2025 Yard Sign to proudly display support for your graduating Wildcat! Thank you to the PTSA for their work on continuing this tradition!

February 25 - Spain and Portugal Trip Interest Meeting: Centreville’s tour to Spain and Portugal During Spring Break 2026 is going to be an amazing adventure—and we want you there with us. Join Profe Taboada and Profe Wilkerson for an interest meeting on Tuesday, February 25th at 6:30 pm in the school Lecture Hall. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity.

February 26-27 - Band Pre-Assessment Concert: Join the Centreville High School and Liberty Middle School Bands on Wednesday and Thursday, February 26th and 27th at 7PM in the Skip A. Maiden Auditorium for two nights of band music! Six (6) ensembles will present their “Pre-Assessment” programs for audiences and we hope you will be there! These fantastic band musicians are working hard on a concert program that is the band equivalent of an SOL test and we look forward to sharing our talents with you. A variety of music will be shared and we know you will enjoy. Looking forward to seeing you there!

February 28 - Ramadan Begins - Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28: Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

March 4 - Student v. Staff Volleyball Game: The Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting our annual Student vs. Staff Volleyball game on Tuesday, March 4th at 6:30 PM! Students interested in playing may sign up here by Tuesday, February 25th. Come out and support our Wildcats!

Wonderful Wildcats

Centreville Seniors Score 1,000th Point: Last Tuesday night, senior Jaxson Davis scored his 1,000th point! Then on Friday night during the District Championship, senior Kennedy Parrott, scored her 1,000th point! Congratulations, Kennedy and Jaxson, on your incredible careers as Wildcats and for this amazing achievement!

CVHS Students Named National Merit Finalists: Congratulations to Jack Koo and Codrin Rau on being named National Merit Finalists! Finalists compete with all other Finalists in their state or selection unit for one of the 2,500 National Merit $2500 Scholarships. Winners are selected by a committee of college admission officers and high school counselors. The selection process involves evaluating substantial amounts of information about Finalists obtained from both students and their high schools. Included are the Finalist’s academic record (course load and difficulty level, depth and breadth of subjects studied, and grades earned); PSAT/NMSQT® scores; the student’s essay; demonstrated leadership and contributions to school and community activities; and the school official’s written recommendation and characterization of the Finalist.

Classroom on the Mall Fashion Show: On Saturday, students enrolled in the Classroom on the Mall Academy course held their Winter Prom Dress Fashion Show at Macy’s in Fair Oaks Mall! The students worked diligently to organize, produce, and star in the show with the support of Centreville teacher, Miranda Schick. The students did a phenomenal job and should be proud of their hard work!

Winter Sports Honors: We are incredibly proud to recognize all our athletes who received district honors this season! Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought well-earned success, and we couldn't be more excited for everyone.

Boys Basketball

Jaxson Davis - First Team All Concorde District

LJ Person - Honorable Mention & All-Defense Team

Luke Scharkowski- Second Team All Concorde District & All Defense Team

Jack Siwert - Second Team All Concorde District

Girls Basketball

Dani Cuellar - Second Team All Concorde District

Claire Kang - First Team All Concorde District

Kennedy Parrott - Concorde District Player of the Year

Malia Siriwardene - Defensive Player of the Year & Second Team All Concorde District

We are beyond proud to recognize individual athletes who have earned their spot at the state championships! Their dedication, teamwork, and relentless effort have brought them to this incredible achievement, and we couldn’t be more excited for our Wildcats!

Gymnastics

Brandyn Mills

Indoor Track and Field

Hubert Chang

Amy Cheong

Kate Choi

Wyatt Jessup

Jackson Loyer

Khanim Mammadzada

Naomi McGhee

Ruth McGhee

Danny McGlynn

Evelyn Onugha

Elijah Post

Chris Siriwardene

Devyn Telleen

Swim and Dive

James Anderson

Kaeden Brown

Shannon Charters

Caitlin Goff

Emily In

Aidan Lintott

Arianna Portella

Mike Soh

Boys Wrestling

Nathan Lim

James Mahoney

Girls Wrestling

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Maya Felsted as our first-ever Girls District Wrestling Champion in her weight class! Her dedication, hard work, and determination have paved the way for future athletes, and this victory is a testament to her perseverance and passion for the sport.

Important Information

Application for the 2025 Student Representative to the School Board: The School Board student representative represents the interests of Fairfax County Public Schools students. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity. Students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.

Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.

Application Information and Deadlines

To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:

A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.

Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.

Become Unskippable: Practical Guidance for Talking With Teens About Fentanyl: Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. But young people die from fentanyl overdoses in Fairfax County each year — so it's important to have short, impactful talks with your teen, whether or not you think they’re at risk.

As a parent or caregiver, you have the power to become “unskippable” and talk with your teen in a way they will listen.

See our tips for talking with your teen about fentanyl and other difficult subjects. Watch this video to learn more about becoming unskippable.

Breaking Down the Budget: Supporting Academic Growth and Algebra by Eighth Grade: The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.

Since the 2023-24 school year, FCPS has seen a 9.5% increase in eighth graders taking Algebra I or more advanced math and a 6.8% increase in fifth graders in advanced math.

Studies show that students who complete algebra in middle school have more opportunities to take advanced math and science courses in high school. This can open up new academic paths for students! Watch a video that shows why eighth grade algebra matters.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget.

🏗️ FCPS’ Construction Projects Offer Community-Wide Benefits: The Fairfax County School Board approved the annual update to FCPS’ FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at their regular board meeting last week. A CIP is a working budget document that shows the timing and costs of improvement to school buildings, such as renovations, additions, and new schools. Learn more about planned improvements. Fairfax County Public Schools’ updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations are outlined in the CIP. Projects include constructing two new elementary schools; renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools; and relocation of modular buildings.

News from Student Services

College Partnership Program (CPP) Application:

Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support from exploration to application! The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025.

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

Academic counseling
College visits
Help with completing college and scholarship applications
Monthly meetings
A summer overnight experience on a college campus
News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
Attend monthly CPP meetings
Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., Multilingual learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities.

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account. Make sure to do this application on a computer not a phone!

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.

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The Wildcat Weekly - February 17, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

The winter weather continues to teach us lessons in flexibility! Despite losing some time to snow days last week, we still were able to induct over 70 students into our Spanish Honor Society, celebrate regional champion athletes in multiple sports, recognize our senior boys basketball players, and collaborate with one of our feeder elementary schools to support creating a positive school community across our pyramid. Not to mention a visit from Dr. Reid to our National Honor Society! See the highlights of all these events in our Wonderful Wildcats section.

The last several weeks I have been emphasizing the importance of student attendance and timeliness to class. This week, we will begin our START on Time Initiative which works on reducing tardiness and improving on-time attendance to class. During each transition to class, members of our staff will be in the hallways to ensure students are moving with purpose to class. For students who are in the hallway past the late bell, our staff will build relationships with students through conversation while walking them to their class. Our goal is to minimize the amount of instruction students are missing and teach vital skills necessary for success in school and in the future.

Improving attendance and timeliness to class requires a partnership between families and the school. I thank you for having conversations with your students about the importance of being in class, on time, and reinforcing this school-wide goal.

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

February 18-28 - Academic Advising Meetings

February 18 - START on Time Initiative Begins

February 19 - Black History Month Kickoff Celebration (New Date)

February 20 - Career Speaker Series Continues

February 24 - Spring Sports Begin

February 26-27 - Band Pre-Assessment Concert, 7:00PM

February 28 - Ramadan Begins

March 4 - Junior Focus Day

March 8 - Food For Neighbors Sorting Event

March 11 - PTSA Meeting, 7:00PM, CVHS Library

February 18-28 - Individual Academic Advising Meetings: Students will meet one-on-one with their counselors to discuss academic goals and finalize their course selections for next year. These meetings will occur during students’ English classes. We will continue this week by meeting with current freshmen from February 18-28.

February 18 - START on Time Begins: At Centreville, we are committed to ensuring all students are in class regularly and on time to maximize instruction and learning. START on Time is an initiative that works to reduce tardiness and improve transitions between classes, which will lead to improved school climate and increased time dedicated to learning in the classroom. Our goal is to improve student attendance and timeliness, and we want to partner with families to emphasize the importance of this goal.

February 19 - Black History Month Kickoff Celebration: After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone the Black History Month Kickoff event, originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th. The event will now take place on Wednesday, February 19th.

As many of you are aware, the Fairfax County Public Schools community has been affected by the tragic airline incident that occurred at Reagan National Airport. In light of this devastating event, we want to provide space for our community to grieve and heal during this difficult time.

FCPS invites students and families to attend the Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration on February 19 from 5:30-7:30PM at Woodson High School. The celebration includes performances that inspire and celebrate Black history and culture and opportunities for reflection on the contributions of Black history and culture.

February 20 - Career Speaker Series Continues: The 3rd annual Career Speaker Series kicks off next week! Students in ALL GRADE LEVELS are encouraged to attend to hear about the education and training required, daily responsibilities, successes and challenges in each career field. Students must register via their FCPS email account.

Athletic Trainer – Thursday, Feb. 20 during PLUS 4 in the Lecture Hall – register here: Trainers specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions for people of all ages and skill levels. Meet CVHS Athletic Trainer Mrs. Mac to learn about the skills and certifications needed to work in this healthcare field.

Computer Scientist – Monday, Feb. 24 during PLUS 5 in the Lecture Hall – register here: Meet CVHS parent Mr. Javaid, who leads the “Just Walk Out” tech team at Amazon Web Services. He will share his extensive experience in the dynamic IT field, including Cloud technologies and Generative AI.

Wonderful Wildcats

Dr. Reid Visits CVHS National Honor Society as Guest Speaker: Dr. Reid visited our National Honor Society Thursday last week. She spoke to her previous roles as a student-athlete, math teacher, and her path leading to becoming Superintendent. Dr. Reid provided valuable insight into how to build individual leadership capacity, while also answering some tough questions about "snow days". We want to thank Dr. Reid for taking the time to speak with our students!

Bella Voce & Symphonic Choir View Aida: Advanced Choir students from Bella Voce and Symphonic Choir had the chance to view a live-streamed performance of the opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi on February 7! The opera was streamed at the Springfield Mall movie theatre as part of the Metropolitan Opera’s Met Live in HD program. Students felt like they were actually there in New York as they clapped for the orchestra director, heard the orchestra tune, and applauded along with the live audience! Our singers learned about the synopsis and roles in advance and did some activities to become even more familiar with the storyline. Students smiled, laughed, and cried as they went through all of the emotions that the amazing performers were portraying. We may have some new opera fans on our hands!

Centreville SEALs Meet with Bull Run Elementary Sixth Graders: The Centreville High School SEALs (Student Equity Ambassadors Leaders) presented to sixth grade students at Bull Run Elementary School last week! Victor Cortijo Lopez, Jasmine De Paz, and Fatih Eren spoke about the power of our words and how inappropriate language can have an impact on others. Across the Centreville pyramid we always stress that as a school community, we should engage in meaningful opportunities to promote respect and trusting relationships for all! We are proud of our SEALs for promoting a culturally responsive learning environment, creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability, and being role models for how we should treat one another!

CVHS Indoor Track Crowns Regional Champions: For the first time in school history, the Wildcats won the Boys 4x800m relay at Regionals to punch their ticket to the State meet! Congrats to seniors Wyatt Jessup and Elijah Post, along with juniors Danny McGlynn and Chris Siriwardene on their performance and representing Wildcat Nation!

CVHS Wrestling Regional Champion: Congratulations to senior wrestler, James Mahoney, on his Regional Championship in the 157lb weight class! Also, a shout out to Nathan Lim who was Regional runner-up in the 113lb weight class. Both James and Nathan will move on to represent the Wildcats in the State tournament this upcoming weekend. We wish them the best of luck!

PTSA Valentine Donuts for Staff: A huge thank you to our PTSA, and all who have donated toward staff appreciation. On Friday, our PTSA provided coffee and donuts to show their love for Centreville staff! We greatly appreciate the support and look forward to continued partnership with our PTSA!

Collaboration between teachers, parents, and students is key to creating an environment where everyone thrives. Your involvement in PTSA is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and make a lasting impact on our school community. If you are not a member of the CVHS PTSA, learn more about membership, donations, and information from previous meetings here.

Spanish Honor Society Inducts Class of 2025: The Spanish Honor Society inducted over 70 students last week into this prestigious group! To qualify for the Spanish Honor Society, "Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica", a student must be enrolled in at least the 10th grade, maintain an "honor average" in their Spanish classes for a minimum of three semesters, and demonstrate high academic achievement in Spanish. Congratulations to these students on their hard work and accomplishments!

Important Information

Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities Seeks Nominations for First-Class Awards: First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the 2025 First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate the inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education.

Nominees should model excellence in their role relative to special education, have a positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike, and be committed to creating an inclusive environment and mindset.

Nominate an administrator, staff member, student, or community partner who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close Wednesday, February 19.

Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.

Application Information and Deadlines

To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:

A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.

Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.

Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration (Note: Date Change) FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.

The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.

For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.

FCPS Proposed Budget Progress: Did you know that more than 85% of FCPS’ budget stays in our classrooms? Currently, 92.5% of FCPS staff are school-based, more than neighboring school districts. We are in the middle of FCPS’ annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback. Learn more about the proposed FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget and see the budget timeline.

🏢 Lean Administrative Staffing: Only 1.1% of FCPS employees are in management roles, far below the 2-4% range of neighboring school districts.

📉 Budget Efficiency: We’ve reduced our budget by sunsetting programs and not starting new initiatives. 92.5% of our positions are school-based, making it very difficult to make additional cuts without impacting the student experience.

🙅 No New Initiatives: To ensure we're being fiscally responsible, we are not beginning any new programs this year. Everything in our budget aligns with our Strategic Plan, and as our schools and departments continue that alignment, we will continue to see funding efficiencies.

🔎 Baldrige Efficiency Review: We continue our Baldrige efficiency review, analyzing every department to identify areas where we can tighten our processes and align our work with our resources. This commitment to continuous improvement is how we identify cost savings.

We believe that these measures, along with our commitment to data-driven decisions and strategic planning, allow us to make the best use of our funding and provide the highest quality education for every student.

We are now in the middle of the annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback. Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget and see the budget timeline: bit.ly/FCPS-FY2026-Budget. #InvestInExcellence

Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations: Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!

Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.

Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!

🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu: Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:

Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.

News from Student Services

College Partnership Program (CPP) Application:

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

Academic counseling
College visits
Help with completing college and scholarship applications
Monthly meetings
A summer overnight experience on a college campus
News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
Attend monthly CPP meetings
Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account. Make sure to do this application on a computer not a phone!

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.

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The Wildcat Weekly - February 9, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

Last week, I had the privilege of witnessing the exceptional nature of our community, both inside and outside the classroom. Our administrators and instructional coaches participated in a structured process to observe student learning and gain a deeper understanding of the current state of instruction. We were able to visit many classrooms and engage with students about the activities they were involved in.

Outside the classroom, I had the chance to support our girls' basketball team during their game against Westfield, watch gymnast Brandon Mills qualify for Regionals on the uneven bars, and celebrate Centreville’s first-ever Girls Wrestling District Champion, Maya Felsted. These are just a few highlights — there's so much more to celebrate within our school community. I encourage you to learn more about our Wonderful Wildcats below.

Looking ahead, barring any inclement weather, Centreville will host the Regional Wrestling Tournament this Thursday during the school day. Hundreds of athletes, families, and community members will be in attendance, so we will have adjusted protocols in place. Specifically, certain areas of the building will be restricted to ensure safety and security, which may impact some students and classes.

Lastly, we continue to seek the support of our families regarding student absences and timeliness. Chronic absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused, can significantly impact academic performance and school-wide outcomes. At Centreville, our goal is to have students in school and on time, so we can provide the best learning experience possible. Thank you for your ongoing partnership as we work together to achieve this goal.

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

February 10-18 - WIDA Testing

February 11 - Career Speaker Series

February 11 - PTSA Meeting - 7:00 PM, CVHS Library

February 13-15 - All-District Chorus, West Springfield High School

February 17 - Presidents Day, No School

February 18 - START on Time Initiative Begins

February 19 - Black History Month Kickoff Celebration (New Date)

February 24 - Spring Sports Begin

February 28 - Ramadan Begins

February 10-28 - Individual Academic Advising Meetings: Students will meet one-on-one with their counselors to discuss academic goals and finalize their course selections for next year. These meetings will occur during students’ English classes. We this week with our current sophomores until February 14, and will conclude with current freshmen from February 18-28.

February 11 - Career Speaker Series Begins: Our College & Career Specialist, Ms. Stamper is proud to bring back the 3rd annual Career Speaker Series. Students in all grade levels are encouraged to attend to hear about the education and training required, daily responsibilities, successes, and challenges in each career field. Here are some of our speakers in the upcoming weeks:

Police Officer/Detective/Teacher – Tuesday, Feb. 11 during PLUS 2 in the Auditorium: Hear from CVHS Criminal Justice Teacher Mr. Urps about his career as a Police Officer and Detective investigating crimes, examining evidence, questioning suspects and testifying in court. Learn about the education and training needed to work in this law enforcement field and about his transition to teaching.

February 10-18 - WIDA Assessment Testing: Beginning February 10, both current and former ESOL students are scheduled to complete the four-part WIDA annual assessment. Federal law (ESSA) requires that all Level 1-5 English Learners (ELs) participate annually in an English language proficiency assessment. WiDA ACCESS for ELs consists of the following parts (domains): Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. Each domain is a separate test and students must complete all 4 domains to meet the testing requirement. This assessment is used to determine a student’s English language proficiency level, eligibility for ESOL services and testing accommodations. It also provides teachers with information they can use to plan for and support their students’ learning. Participation in this assessment is a critical part of how we measure our students' growth and progress as well as plan for their continued success.

February 11 - PTSA Meeting: Please join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 PM in the Centreville High School Library. We invite you to join the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) to help foster a positive and inclusive school climate. By working together we can build stronger connections that support our students' growth and success. Collaboration between teachers, parents, and students is key to creating an environment where everyone thrives. Your involvement in PTSA is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and make a lasting impact on our school community. If you are not a member of the CVHS PTSA, learn more about membership, donations, and information from previous meetings here.

February 13-15 - All-District Chorus: 25 CVHS singers auditioned for and were selected to participate in the Virginia Choral Directors Association’s District XI Honors Chorus! These students have been learning some challenging music and will rehearse with a guest conductor at West Springfield HS February 13-15. The event will culminate in a concert at 1pm on February 15. The concert is free and open to the public.

Wonderful Wildcats

Centreville Musicians Qualify to Audition for All-Virginia Ensemble: Five CVHS band and orchestra students (Daniel Ahn, alto saxophone; Vivien Berg, French horn; Sean Hyjek, viola; Seoyeon Kim, violin; Charlotte Lee, violin) qualified to audition at James Madison University on February 22 for the All-Virginia Ensembles.

Daniel and Vivien qualified to audition for All-VA through their high placements in All-District Band. Sean, Seoyeon and Charlotte qualified to audition for All-VA through their high placements in Senior Regional Orchestra. Both of these qualifying events earned the Centreville musicians spots at the February 22 audition at James Madison University, where they will audition again against hundreds of other musicians from across the state. There are three instrumental ensembles that make up the All-VA band and orchestra (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra). Results will be available after the completion of the audition.

CVHS Student to Illustrate for Author's Next Book: Eli Delac, a talented 11th grader was chosen to illustrate the cover of the author Jennifer Degenhardt’s next novel. Ms. Degenhardt recently visited our school to talk about a novel that students are reading in Spanish 2. We are so proud of him, and we can’t wait to see this book’s release. Stay tuned!

CVHS FBLA Participates in Regional Leadership Conference: CVHS FBLA Chapter members participated in the Regional Leadership Conference at Edison High School on January 29, 2025. Twenty-four members placed in their events, and twelve qualified for the State Leadership Conference. Additionally, Simon Waldman was elected as the new secretary of the NoVA Regional Board.

1st Place Winners:

Abdalla Al Shuwaili & Rishan Reddy - Coding & Programming

Sahir Abrar, Ethan Chan, & Thomas Tran - Computer Game & Simulation Programming

Rohith Pedda & Ritesh Phuyal - Introduction to Social Media Strategy

Adriana Gatillon - Public Policy & Advocacy

2nd Place Winners:

Ishan Rekhi - Banking & Financial Systems

Adama Sawi - Client Service

Akarshan Anand, Sidharth Dusanapudi, & Sean Kim - Data Analysis

Kareem Aly - Future Business Educator

Simon Waldman - Impromptu Speaking

Laila Elnokaly, Dariya Imambekova, & Diya Yogesh - Introduction to Business Presentation

Avnee Parmar & Reema Pendyala - Introduction to Even Planning

Ayla Cheema & Alexa Ralston - Public Service Announcement

3rd Place Winners:

Taebeen Han - Advertising

Nikhil Bhatt - Computer Problem Solving

Shisir Vadrevu - Cyber Security

Eric Kim, Himadrin Senthil Kumar, & Joshua Park - Digital Video Production

Parth Chadha & Siddhartha Guggilam - Introduction to Programming

Julia Noh - Organizational Leadership

Shreya Selvamani & Twisha Sinha - Visual Design

4th Place Winners:

Abhinav Sankuratri & Alexander Sobol - International Business

Nicolas Irias Isaula & Kenshi Kadarusman - Sales Presentation

5th Place Winners:

Adithi Balamurugan - Introduction to Business Communication

Nitish Vankina - Introduction to FBLA

Yeojune Yun - Public Speaking

CVHS Drumline First Competition: Congratulations Centreville Indoor Drumline on a fantastic first competitive performance of the season on Saturday at Tuscarora High School! Students have been preparing diligently for this competition and we are proud of their efforts!

Latino Student Union Spreading Positive Messages: The Latino Student Union came together last week to create Valentine's Day cards to give to Centreville's Multilingual Learner students. These leaders designed cards and wrote messages in Spanish to be delivered to their peers. Thank you to the LSU for spreading a sense of belonging and creating a positive school climate for all students!

Students Pitch CoffeeVille Business: Students from our English Language Development (ELD) course pitched a proposal for a temporary business at CVHS. Students conducted market research and presented a proposal to Dr. Healey and Mr. Brown for their business, CoffeeVille, which will serve coffee and tea to students and staff during lunch. The menu will be coming to you soon! Congratulations to these students for their hard work!

Important Information

Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.

Application Information and Deadlines

To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:

A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.

Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.

For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.

Community Boundary Review Meetings: The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:

Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Language interpretation will be available.

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

FCPS Proposed Budget Progress: The Fairfax County School Board discussed the FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education.

The School Board also held a public hearing on February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the proposed budget.

On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the School Board will hold a work session on FCPS’ FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar.

Breaking Down the Budget: More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff.

Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. FCPS must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students.

The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information.

Students Invited to Share Their Voices at the 2025 Family Summit: The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.

At the event, FCPS students will be invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.

Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.

✨ Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.

News from Student Services

College Partnership Program (CPP) Application:

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

Academic counseling
College visits
Help with completing college and scholarship applications
Monthly meetings
A summer overnight experience on a college campus
News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
Attend monthly CPP meetings
Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account. Make sure to do this application on a computer not a phone!

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students: Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as: Mood/behavior; changes, motivation, grief/loss; Anxiety, worry, fears; Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships; Academic stress. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

Graduation Requirements and Planning: Careful consideration is essential when planning next year's courses. We encourage our students and families to review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond. Reviewing the Program of Studies may be helpful as well.

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The Wildcat Weekly - February 2, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

First, my thoughts go out to the students, families, and staff that have been impacted by the tragedy that occurred last week on the Potomac River. In difficult times, we must lean on each other a little more. If there are any students who are struggling with processing these recent events, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Student Services team.

As we shift into February, we celebrate Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements, contributions, and central role of African Americans in U.S. history. This year’s theme, "African Americans and Labor," highlights the impact Black workers, entrepreneurs, and leaders have had in shaping our nation’s economic and social landscape. At Centreville, we believe Black history is American history, and we remain committed to providing students with meaningful opportunities to engage with these important stories—not just this month, but all year long.

In addition, this week marks National School Counseling Week, a time to recognize the incredible impact school counselors have on student success and well-being. Our counselors play a vital role in supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally—whether through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual guidance. I encourage students and families to reach out to our counselors this week to share your appreciation. A huge thank you to our counselors for all the ways, both seen and unseen, they support our students!

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

February 3-28 - Academic Advising Meetings

February 3 - Career Speaker Series

February 3-7 - National School Counseling Week

February 10-18 - WIDA Testing

February 11 - PTSA Meeting - 7:00 PM, CVHS Library

February 13-15 - All-District Chorus, West Springfield High School

February 17 - Presidents Day, No School

February 18 - START on Time Initiative Begins

February 19 - Black History Month Kickoff Celebration (New Date)

February 24 - Spring Sports Begin

February 28 - Ramadan Begins

February 3-28 - Individual Academic Advising Meetings: Students will meet one-on-one with their counselors to discuss academic goals and finalize their course selections for next year. These meetings will occur during students’ English classes. We this week with our current sophomores until February 14, and will conclude with current freshmen from February 18-28.

February 3 - Career Speaker Series Begins: Our College & Career Specialist, Ms. Stamper is proud to bring back the 3rd annual Career Speaker Series. Students in all grade levels are encouraged to attend to hear about the education and training required, daily responsibilities, successes, and challenges in each career field. Here are some of our speakers in the upcoming weeks:

Nurse Practitioner & Midwife – Monday, Feb. 3 during PLUS 8 in the Auditorium: Meet CVHS parent Ms. Magenheimer who will share about the advanced clinical education and training Nurse Practitioners need to perform physical exams, diagnose and treat diseases, and prescribe medication. She will also detail her career as a Midwife, working with women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. This is a great session for anyone interested in the healthcare field!

Attorney – Wednesday, Feb. 5 during PLUS 2 in the Lecture Hall: Meet CVHS parent Ms. Chin, a Partner in a local law firm and a leader in family law advocating for clients through divorce and child custody cases. Learn about law school requirements as well as the essential skills needed to provide compassionate and effective legal representation during challenging times.

Police Officer/Detective/Teacher – Tuesday, Feb. 11 during PLUS 2 in the Auditorium: Hear from CVHS Criminal Justice Teacher Mr. Urps about his career as a Police Officer and Detective investigating crimes, examining evidence, questioning suspects and testifying in court. Learn about the education and training needed to work in this law enforcement field and about his transition to teaching.

February 3-7 - National School Counseling Week: This week is National School Counseling Week, which highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS. Our counselors focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career and social/emotional development, work with our teachers to provide an environment where students can realize their potential, and work in partnership with parents to support the needs of our students. We cannot thank our counseling team enough for all their hard work and dedication to the welfare of our students!

Wonderful Wildcats

All-District Band: Congratulations again to Vivien Berg, Daniel Ahn, Joey Ho, Mallory Smith, Jordan Hall, Aileen Shin, Seth Witte, and Jayden Choi who successfully auditioned for and participated in the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Associations’ District XI All-District Band this weekend. These students represented Centreville incredibly well, and we could not be more proud of their accomplishments. Thank you Ms. Hall for your dedication to our students and our band program.

All-District Chorus Selections: 25 CVHS singers auditioned for and were selected to participate in the Virginia Choral Directors Association’s District XI Honors Chorus! These students have been learning some challenging music and will rehearse with a guest conductor at West Springfield HS February 13-15. The event will culminate in a concert at 1pm on February 15. The concert is free and open to the public. Congratulations to the following singers:

Treble Choir

Emily Thomas
Madelyn Regan
Divya Iyer
Annie Chun
Ruthy Seo
Kadija Sesay
Gigi Okey-Eboh
Elizabeth Matthesen
Adinda Rania
Catherine Chen

Mixed Choir

Val Chiotti
Alice Sengstack
Audrey Nagle
Sarah Ababu
Prithika Raja
Makena Nelson
Annika Aneja
Anvita Tangella
Laasini Kurella
Audrey Payne
Sawyer Cable
Alan Dominguez-Lopez
Giles Jordan
Jackson Sobel
Ryan Knutti

Impact of Words Student Panel: Fatih Eren, one of Centreville's Student Equity Ambassador Leaders (SEALs), participated in a student panel at Liberty Middle School last week on the Impact of our Words. The student assemblies were conducted to increase understanding of the harmful impact of slurs and their connection to prejudice and hate, develop empathy and perspective-taking, promote respectful communication, and create shared responsibility to cultivating an inclusive environment. We are proud of Fatih for his leadership and his dedication to equity work across our pyramid!

Science Fair Winners: On Thursday last week, 25 CVHS students participated in this year's Science Fair. Of the 25 projects submitted, 20 of them will advance to the Regional Fair at Robinson Secondary School on March 21-23! We are incredibly proud of all the science and engineering research conducted by these students.

Wrestling Senior Night: Congratulations to our wrestling athletes and managers on a successful senior night! Our team showed incredible support for one another and high-levels of sportsmanship. Our team came away with victories in seven of the 11 matches last Wednesday evening.

Important Information

Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.

Application Information and Deadlines

To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:

A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.

Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.

Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Language interpretation will be available.

Kiss & Ride Reminders: At the mid-year point of the school year, we wanted to send some reminders about the Kiss & ride procedures.

First, there are two areas for parents/guardians to pick up and drop off students. One is past the stadium where students can be dropped off near the cafeteria, and the other is in the front of the building in the parking lot. We ask parents/guardians to refrain from using the bus loop to pick up or drop off students.

Additionally, we ask parents/guardians to move through the Kiss & Ride line continuously and safely. To the greatest extent possible, we ask parents/guardians not to park in the spaces to drop students off. We have limited parking for staff and we want to keep them open for when our staff arrive. We thank you for your ongoing cooperation to have a smooth process for students to arrive and depart from school safely.

FCPS’ Proposed Construction Projects Offer Community-Wide Benefits: Fairfax County Public Schools’ updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations are outlined in the proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Projects include constructing two new elementary schools; renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools; and relocation of modular buildings.

The proposed CIP was presented to the School Board at the January 14 work session. A public hearing was also held January 14. The School Board will take action on the proposed CIP at its Thursday, February 6 meeting.

As we move forward in our renovation process, there will be regular updates on the status and timeline for staff, students, and families.

Student Rights & Responsibilities Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon: All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

News from Student Services

College Partnership Program (CPP) Application:

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

Academic counseling
College visits
Help with completing college and scholarship applications
Monthly meetings
A summer overnight experience on a college campus
News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
Attend monthly CPP meetings
Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account. Make sure to do this application on a computer not a phone!

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.

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The Wildcat Weekly - January 20, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

As we approach the end of the semester and academic performance often becomes the focal point, this week I was reminded how crucial it is to also keep in mind our school's commitment to building a positive school climate. We strive to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every student feels empowered to succeed. At Centreville, we are aligned with our division’s dedication to honoring each student's identity and experience, and to ensuring their safety and well-being within an inclusive school culture. This broader focus on climate helps nurture a sense of belonging and allows every student to flourish, both academically and personally.

In line with our commitment to fostering academic engagement and inclusion, our Student Services team has begun meeting with our rising seniors for academic advising. These sessions are an opportunity to encourage students to embrace academic challenges and take ownership of their educational journey. Our focus is on fostering a growth mindset, reinforcing our mindset that every student has the potential to learn and achieve at high levels. We will continue to create an environment where students are encouraged to take academic risks, push their boundaries, and unlock their full potential. Together, we can help our students grow into resilient, engaged learners ready to take on the future.

I encourage students and families to visit Centreville's Academic Advising site, where you can access course selection sheets, overviews on course options and expectations, and additional information on our course offerings. As always, feel free to reach out to our Student Services team if you have questions or need support.

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

January 21-February 28 - Academic Advising Meetings

January 27 - Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27 - Career Speaker Series

January 28 - End of Quarter 2

January 29 - Teacher Workday (No School)

January 30 - Science Fair

February 5 - Black History Month Kickoff Celebration

January 21-February 28 - Individual Academic Advising Meetings: Students will meet one-on-one with their counselors to discuss academic goals and finalize their course selections for next year. These meetings will occur during students’ English classes. We will begin with current juniors from January 21-31, current sophomores from February 3-14, and will conclude with current freshmen from February 18-28.

January 27 - Holocaust Remembrance Day: January 27 is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD). The purpose of International Holocaust Remembrance Day is two-fold: to serve as a date for official commemoration of the victims of the Nazi regime and to promote Holocaust education throughout the world. Since 2010, the UN has designated specific themes for the annual commemorations that focus on topics such as collective experiences and universal human rights. In addition to International Holocaust Remembrance Day, many countries hold national commemoration ceremonies on other dates connected to the Holocaust.

Acknowledging International Holocaust Remembrance Day in K-12 schools provides an opportunity for students to learn about the profound impact of the Holocaust, honoring the memory of its victims while fostering an understanding of the importance of universal human rights and the dangers of hatred and intolerance. Its purpose is to promote empathy, respect, and a commitment to preventing future atrocities, serving as a unifying message for all communities.

January 27 - Career Speaker Series Begins: Our College & Career Specialist, Ms. Stamper is proud to bring back the 3rd annual Career Speaker Series. Students in all grade levels are encouraged to attend to hear about the education and training required, daily responsibilities, successes, and challenges in each career field. Here are some of our speakers in the upcoming weeks:

Nuclear Engineer & Naval Officer - Monday, Jan. 27 during PLUS 5 in the Lecture Hall - Hear from CVHS teacher Mr. LaCoste, who spent two decades as a Submarine Officer overseeing the research, design, maintenance and operation of Navy nuclear reactors and power plants that drive the most advanced fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers on earth. Great session for students interested in military service or engineering!.
Social Worker – Thursday, Jan. 30 during PLUS 7 in the Lecture Hall - Learn from CVHS Social Worker Ms. Diaz how this profession helps people with a variety of problems through counseling, advice, and support. Social Workers are fierce advocates for social justice and the rights of people who are vulnerable or discriminated against. Clients can include children, families, refugees and asylum seekers, adults with learning disabilities, substance abuse problems, mental health concerns, or physical disabilities.
Nurse Practitioner & Midwife – Monday, Feb. 3 during PLUS 8 in the Auditorium – Meet CVHS parent Ms. Magenheimer who will share about the advanced clinical education and training Nurse Practitioners need to perform physical exams, diagnose and treat diseases, and prescribe medication. She will also detail her career as a Midwife, working with women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. This is a great session for anyone interested in the healthcare field!

January 28 - End of Semester: Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. SIS Gradebook will be unavailable beginning at 4:00pm.

January 29 - Lunar New Year No School For Students: Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. See the complete school year calendar.

January 30 - Science Fair: The school-based Science Fair will be held in the library on Thursday January 30th after school from 3-4 pm. We have 26 scheduled projects of students to present at this point. Meritorious projects will advance to the Regional Science Fair on March 21-23, where students can compete for monetary prizes and scholarships.

February 5 - Black History Month Kickoff Celebration: FCPS invites students and families to attend the Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration on February 5 from 5:30-7:30PM at Woodson High School. The celebration includes performances that inspire and celebrate Black history and culture and opportunities for reflection on the contributions of Black history and culture.

Wonderful Wildcats

All-District Band Selections: Congratulations to the following students who successfully auditioned for and were selected to participate in the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Associations’ District XI All-District Band:

Daniel Ahn – Symphonic Band Alto Saxophone
Vivien Berg – Symphonic Band French Horn
Jayden Choi – Concert Band Clarinet
Jordan Hall – Concert Band Tuba
Joey Ho – Concert Band Trumpet
Aileen Shin – Symphonic Band Clarinet
Mallory Smith – Concert Band Tenor Saxophone
Seth Witte – Concert Band Clarinet

The students below were selected as alternates:

Veronica Bernat, Bassoon
Ben Lovecchio, Alto Saxophone
Prabhas Yerra, Bass Clarinet

The musicians auditioned among over 800 other students to earn these elite spots in the ensembles. Students will have the opportunity to work with guest conductors Mr. Bobby Lambert from Wando High School (SC) and Dr. Scott Tobias from University of West Virginia (WV) at the event, taking place January 30-February 1 at West Springfield High School. The concert, which is free and open to the public, takes place at 2PM on 2/1/25 at West Springfield HS.

Based on their high scores earned during the audition, junior Daniel Ahn and sophomore Vivien Berg are also eligible to audition for the All-VA ensembles in February at James Madison University.

One Centreville Field Trip Connects Students Across Pyramid: The One-Centreville club was established to promote a community connection between Centreville HS and Centreville ES! High school students visit kindergarten, first and second grade classrooms throughout the year to read a book and complete a related activity. Our students love the opportunity to be leaders in the elementary classes and the elementary students love working with high schoolers! Thank you for allowing your students to leave a few minutes early for this opportunity!

Important Information

Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.

Application Information and Deadlines

To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:

A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.

Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.

Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Language interpretation will be available.

Proposed Budget Presented to School BoardSuperintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 23. Watch a video of the presentation.

The proposed budget reflects FCPS’ continued focus on providing a world-class education for each and every student while recognizing the hard work and commitment of our outstanding employees. The budget focuses on competitive compensation — including a 7% salary increase for all staff — investing in students who require additional support, and the continuation of multiyear investments. It reflects the needs of and FCPS’ commitments to Fairfax County students, families, and community members. Learn more on the Budget website.

As we move forward in our renovation process, there will be regular updates on the status and timeline for staff, students, and families.

StudentVue & ParentVue Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter: Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps. Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4:00 PM to Tuesday, February 4, 6:00 AM.

Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. We will distribute them to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our staff members are committed to working with families to help every student reach their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse

FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.

What can families do?

Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”

Get more information on opioid awareness.

News from Student Services

College Partnership Program (CPP) Application:

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

Academic counseling
College visits
Help with completing college and scholarship applications
Monthly meetings
A summer overnight experience on a college campus
News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
Attend monthly CPP meetings
Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account. Make sure to do this application on a computer not a phone!

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.

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The Wildcat Weekly - January 20, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

Today, we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his dedication to equity, equality, and service. I encourage everyone to use this day as an opportunity to reflect as well as serve. In the Centreville community this weekend, we had numerous students and community members come together on Saturday to support our partnership with Food For Neighbors at the Red Bag sorting event. Thank you to all who participated in this opportunity to serve our community!

Last week presented numerous opportunities for us to engage as a community. Thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended the PTSA meeting on Tuesday. Our goal is to increase our membership so we can ensure all voices are represented and heard. Please consider joining the Centreville PTSA using this link. Additionally, I was able to attend the Korean Parent Information Meeting this week, as well as celebrate with our athletes and families at both the Girls Basketball and Swim & Dive Senior Nights!

This past Wednesday, we also hosted our Curriculum Night, one of my favorite events of the year. It was wonderful to meet our incoming students and families, support our current students, and have the opportunity to showcase our incredible staff. This event is not just about academic programs but also highlights how we support students in their social and emotional development. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.

As we approach the end of the second quarter on Tuesday, January 28, I want to remind everyone of the importance of finishing strong. While semester grades are finalized on Tuesday, our rolling gradebook policy ensures that students have ongoing opportunities to demonstrate progress and improve their performance.

As a reminder, Wednesday, January 29 is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students. We will return to school on Thursday, January 30 to begin the third quarter. As always, reach out with any questions.

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday (No School)

January 21 - February 28 - Academic Advising Meetings

January 21 - Career Speaker Series Begins

January 28 - End of Quarter 2

January 29 - Teacher Workday (No School)

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday: Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

January 21 - Career Speaker Series Begins: Our College & Career Specialist, Ms. Stamper is proud to bring back the 3rd annual Career Speaker Series. Students in all grade levels are encouraged to attend to hear about the education and training required, daily responsibilities, successes, and challenges in each career field. Here are some of our speakers in the upcoming weeks:

Athletic Trainer – Tuesday, Jan. 21 during PLUS 2 in the Auditorium - CVHS Athletic Trainer Mrs. Reuter-McNamara will share about her career in this health care field. Trainers specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions for people of all ages and skill levels.
Intelligence Analyst – Thursday, Jan. 23 during PLUS 4 in the Lecture Hall - Ms. Stark is a CVHS parent and part of the leadership team for the Defense Counterterrorism Center. The DIA's mission is to provide intelligence on foreign militaries to help the US and its allies win and prevent wars. DIA officers travel the world and have a variety of skills and interests including military history, economics, physics, chemistry and computer sciences.
Nuclear Engineer & Naval Officer – Monday, Jan. 27 during PLUS 5 in the Lecture Hall – Hear from CVHS teacher Mr. LaCoste, who spent two decades as a Submarine Officer overseeing the research, design, maintenance and operation of Navy nuclear reactors and power plants that drive the most advanced fleet of submarines and aircraft carriers on earth. Great session for students interested in military service or engineering!

January 28 - End of Semester: Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. SIS Gradebook will be unavailable beginning at 4:00pm.

Wonderful Wildcats

2025 Regional Scholastic Art Award Winners: Centreville High School earned eight Gold Key Awards, 11 Silver Key Awards, and 10 Honorable Mentions for their pieces in the 2025 Regional Scholastic Art Show. Our Gold Key winners will not showcase their work on February 10th at Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale. Additionally, Brandon Amparado will be moving on to the National Competition for the opportunity to earn significant scholarships! Please congratulate the students on their accomplishments.

Brandon Amparado (Gold Key, Silver Key, & Honorable Mention)
Rina Bai (Silver Key)
Abigail Carpenter (Honorable Mention)
Faith Choe (Gold Key, & Honorable Mention)
Anneliese Foley (Silver Key)
Clara Harris (Silver Key)
Heliya Jafari (Gold Key)
Claire Kim (Gold Key, Silver Key, & Honorable Mention)
Irene Kim (Silver Key)
Seungmin Kim (Gold Key, Silver Key, & Honorable Mention)
Lyra Ko (Silver Key)
Taylor LeKuch (Honorable Mention)
Mia Mendez (Honorable Mention)
Emma Park (Silver Key)
Joelle Park (Honorable Mention)
Angie Perez Guzman (Honorable Mention)
Arianna Portella (Gold Key)
Prithika Raja (Silver Key)
Sophia Shin (Gold Key)
Daniella Yim (Gold Key, Silver Key, & Honorable Mention)

All-District Orchestra: Congratulations to Joshua Bendel (viola), Yeojune Yun (violin), Sean Hyjek (violin), Nathan Park (violin), April Choi (violin), Vidula Bharath (violin), Emma Chen (violin), and Isabel Jung (violin). They successfully auditioned into the 2025 Senior District XI Orchestra and performed an incredible program at the George Mason Center for the Arts in Fairfax, VA on Saturday under the baton of Jonathan Handman, Guest Conductor. We are very proud of these Wildcat orchestra members for representing Centreville at the All-District event!

Centreville Student Selected to School Board Leadership Program: Congratulations to Claire Kim, who was recently selected to the School Board's Student Leadership Program! This incredible initiative offers students a unique opportunity to learn about local government operations, develop leadership skills, and actively participate in advisory committees. These students will have the chance to shape the future of education and foster civic engagement, giving them a powerful voice in the decision-making processes that affect their peers and schools.

Daniel Gao Earns AP Capstone Diploma: Congratulations to Daniel Gao for earning the AP Capstone Diploma for the 2023-2024 school year! The AP Capstone Diploma is earned when students complete a two year sequence of AP Seminar and AP Research. AP Seminar is a foundational course in which students explore the complexities of academic and real-world issues, while AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest.

Food For Neighbors Red Bag Event: Centreville High School is proud to announce that we have partnered 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. Studies show that when adolescents are fed positive outcomes include increased enrollment in challenging courses, higher graduation rate, improved mental and physical health, a decrease in disruptive behaviors and increased participation in after-school activities".

This Saturday, we had Centreville High School students and staff working alongside our community members to sort food that goes directly to our Family Resource Center Food Pantry to support our students and families. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time for this important event! Please consider volunteering at our events in March and April.

Important Information

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.

Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Language interpretation will be available.

Keep Warm During Outdoor Activities: Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaisons, Tae Jung at [email protected], and Ana Alvarez at [email protected] . You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

News from Student Services

College Partnership Program (CPP) Application:

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

Academic counseling
College visits
Help with completing college and scholarship applications
Monthly meetings
A summer overnight experience on a college campus
News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
Attend monthly CPP meetings
Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account. Make sure to do this application on a computer not a phone!

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.

6001 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Main Office: 703.802.5400
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The Wildcat Weekly - January 12, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

I hope everyone enjoyed the extended winter break, found time to enjoy your favorite snow day activities, and stayed safe as we navigated this recent winter weather! It was wonderful having students back in the building on Friday, even if only for a shortened day. This week, we have a couple of big events I would encourage families to attend.

First, the PTSA is using the January 14th meeting (7:00 PM CVHS Library) to host an interest meeting for parents who are willing and able to volunteer for, donate to, support, learn about or chair the All Night Grad Party for the Class of 2025. This is not limited to parents of the class of 2025, often underclass parents have historically been the most involved!

Additionally, we will be hosting Centreville Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15 from 6:30-8:15 PM. This is a great opportunity for students and families to hear directly from our staff about the courses offered at Centreville, and receive information about the course selection process from our Student Services team. This event is one of the highlights of the year, as it provides an opportunity to introduce incoming students to our incredible staff and showcase the many ways we support their academic success and social-emotional growth.

Looking ahead, the second quarter will come to a close on Tuesday, January 28. Now is an important time for students to review their grades and assignments, ensuring that any outstanding work is completed and assessments retaken if needed. Please encourage your student to check SIS and Schoology for any missing assignments or reassessment opportunities. Our teachers are available to provide support.

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

January 14 - PTSA Meeting - 7:00 PM, CVHS Library

January 15 - Curriculum Night - 6:30 PM

January 16 - Virtual Electives Fair, ROAR

January 16 - Initial Course Selection, ROAR

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday (No School)

January 21 - February 28 - Academic Advising Meetings

January 28 - End of Quarter 2

January 29 - Teacher Workday (No School)

January 14 - PTSA Meeting: This Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 PM, we will be hosting the PTSA meeting in the Library. The CVHS PTSA needs parents to be a part of the conversation about the All Night Grad Party (ANGP). The PTSA has always proudly sponsored the ANGP and supported the parent volunteers who make it happen! The PTSA navigates all payments to vendors and venues. But this event needs to be parent-led, so we need your support! Please join us at the PTSA meeting to support our students and this important event!

January 15 - Centreville High School Curriculum Night: Students and families are invited to attend Centreville’s Curriculum Night on January 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM. During our Open House format, staff representatives from each academic department will be available to answer any questions about our courses. We will also hold two special information sessions for Rising 9th Grade Course Registration Information (6:30-7:15 PM) and Rising 10th-12th Grade Course Registration Information (7:30 - 8:00 PM). Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions.

January 16 - Electives Fair: Due to the inclement weather last week, the Electives Fair for rising 10-12 grade students will be held virtually through students’ ROAR period on January 16. Students will have the opportunity to review electives of their interest by watching videos created by Centreville staff. This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about courses of interest prior to course selection.

January 16 - Initial Course Selection: Students in grades 9-11 will select their courses for the 2025-2026 school year during ROAR. Students will be provided a brief lesson and overview of how to select courses in SIS. This will help prepare students for their individual academic advising conversations with their counselors. All students must have selected courses by February 28.

As students choose courses, it is important to remind them to consider the following:

Current academic strengths and habits.
Graduation requirements (high school students).
Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
Personal well-being.
Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration as students strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday: Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

January 28 - End of Semester: Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. SIS Gradebook will be unavailable beginning at 4:00pm.

Wonderful Wildcats

Centreville Student Wins Oratorical Contest: Congratulations to Twisha Sinha for winning the Centreville American Legion Post 1995 Oratorical Contest. The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. Twisha will advance to the 17th District Contest on January 19, 2025. With her victory, Twisha received a certificate, a Patrick Henry medal, and $150 prize.

Centreville Students’ Research Published in Journal of High School Science: Congratulations to three of our students, Tyler Wang, Alex Kim, and Kevin Kim, for their research being recently published in the Journal of High School Science. The article titled, “A rapid detection method of replication-competent plasmid DNA from COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for quality control”, was published on December 29, 2024. You can read the full article here.

Centreville Students Named National Merit Commended Scholars: Congratulations to Centreville High School’s 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 for earning recognition as National Merit Commended Scholars! They are among 693 FCPS students honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation this year, marking a 10% increase in Commended Scholars for FCPS compared to 2023. View the full list of scholars.

Important Information

FCPS Cell Phone Policy: Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-802-5400.

Phones must be silenced and put away during all instructional periods. At Centreville High School, students are asked to place their phones in the hanging caddies as they enter their classroom and can be picked up at the end of the class period.
Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell, after the last bell, during passing periods, and lunches.
Phone accessories are also to be silenced and away when phone use is prohibited. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.
With the approval of the principal or their designee, teachers may allow usage of cell phones for approved instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool; however, one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs.

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.

Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Language interpretation will be available.

Preparing for Winter Weather: Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made. FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost: FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

News from Student Services

College Partnership Program (CPP) Application:

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

Academic counseling
College visits
Help with completing college and scholarship applications
Monthly meetings
A summer overnight experience on a college campus
News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
Attend monthly CPP meetings
Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account. Make sure to do this application on a computer not a phone!

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.

Academy Open Houses Begin in January: FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January. A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses. Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

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The Wildcat Weekly - January 5, 2025

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

A Happy New Year to the Wildcat Nation! I hope you found time to engage in activities that provided you rest, relaxation, and recharging! During the break, I was able to spend time with my family. We were able to do some shopping in Georgetown, see the James Bond exhibit at the Spy Museum, and spent time playing games and watching movies at home.

As we welcome the new calendar year, it's a time to reflect on our achievements and recommit to our goals, while also embracing the opportunity for new beginnings. At Centreville High School, we are excited to continue our journey toward instructional excellence and a positive school climate in 2025. With each fresh start comes the chance to build on our progress and strive for even greater accomplishments.

When we return from the break, we will be particularly focused on recommitting to the importance of regular and on-time school attendance. Consistent attendance is essential for student success, allowing everyone to fully engage in learning and opportunities for growth. Together—students, families, staff, and the community—we will work to ensure that every student is present, on-time, and ready to succeed every day!

Enjoy the extra snow day, stay warm, stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming back our students in the coming days!

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey

Principal

Centreville High School

Upcoming Events

January 10 - Electives Fair, ROAR

January 14 - PTSA Meeting - 7:00 PM, CVHS Library

January 15 - Curriculum Night - 6:30 PM

January 10 - Electives Fair: The Electives Fair for rising 10-12 grade students will be held on Friday, January 10. Students will be able to attend three informational sessions on electives of their choice. This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about courses of interest prior to course selection.

January 14 - PTSA Meeting: The PTSA has always proudly sponsored the All-Night Grad Party (ANGP) and supported the parent volunteers who make it happen! The PTSA navigates all payments to vendors and venues. But this event needs to be parent-led. The PTSA is using the January 14th meeting (7:00pm CVHS Library) to host an interest meeting for parents who are interested in volunteering for, donating to, supporting, learning about or chairing the All Night Grad Party for the Class of 2025. This is not limited to parents of the class of 2025. In fact, underclass parents have historically been the most involved! This event cannot happen without parent support. And we hope to see you in January!

January 15 - Centreville High School Curriculum Night: Students and families are invited to attend Centreville’s Curriculum Night on January 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM. During our Open House format, staff representatives from each academic department will be available to answer any questions about our courses. We will also hold two special information sessions for Rising 9th Grade Course Registration Information (6:30-7:15 PM) and Rising 10th-12th Grade Course Registration Information (7:30-8:00 PM). Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions.

Wonderful Wildcats

December Student of the Month Celebration: 72 students were recognized this quarter for demonstrating outstanding ROAR traits; Respect, Ownership, Achievement, and Relationships. The ROAR committee partnered with Wildcat Mentors and Cat B students to organize a “sweet” event for the recognized students. They were treated with hot chocolate and cookies during the celebration. The students wrote a thank you note to show their appreciation to a teacher that has made a difference, which were placed in staff mailboxes prior to winter break.

Antigone 3021 Highlighted in Cappies Review: Fairfax County Public Schools students are talented actors, musicians, and visual artists. Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre, otherwise known as the Cappies.

Centreville's Theater Program was highlighted in the FCPS Newsletter for its outstanding rendition of Antigone 3021. As stated in the Cappies review "With each scene revealing a new aspect of the twisted tragedy, Centreville High School’s rendition of Antigone: 3021 brings fresh relevance to the classic Greek play, drawing parallels between the ancient world and contemporary societal struggles." You can read the full review here.

Congratulations to Mr. McGee and all the students who made this production an incredible success!

German Trip to Baltimore: Mr. Uden and Ms. Rife led their annual field trip to Baltimore with the German program on Wednesday and Thursday. A well-known part of the German culture at this time of year is Christmas markets with rows of vendors and delicious food. The closest thing to the real deal is a large one organized in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore. Jake and Melissa take 100 kids over two days to tour the market, learn about the German holiday traditions, and experience the fun of the markets.

Parent Cafe for Spanish speaking families: Ana Alvarez, one of our Family Liaisons, held a Parent Cafe for our Spanish speaking families on December 19, that provided information about community resources and support. Specifically, our families heard from the Fairfax County Department of Health, Fairfax County Neighborhood & Community Services, and HealthWorks. Our families also received information from the Centreville Immigration Forum and were provided guidance on the process of obtaining medical insurance. This was a helpful event for our families!

Important Information

Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.

Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.

Language interpretation will be available.

Senator Pekarsky’s High School Youth Leadership Program: This program gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to visit Richmond during the VA General Assembly's legislative session and learn about political leadership on the state level. Students will be able to observe committee hearings and floor debate, take a tour of the state capitol, participate in panels with lobbyists, advocates, and political leaders, as well meet lawmakers and their staff. This is a great opportunity for students considering a future career in government, politics, or law - but all are encouraged to apply. Please note that this is a free program and students will be provided with transportation, lodging, and meals at no cost to them or their families.

The application is open to junior and senior students until Tuesday, December 27th at 6:00pm. Spots are limited, so students should expect to be notified about their status following the closing of the application.

Here is the link to the application, which also includes more information about the program: https://forms.gle/LMoqa8q5iYAgHyXV6

For questions or concerns, please email Kat Thames, Chief of Staff for Senator Pekarsky: [email protected].

Student and Family Resources: Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

News from Student Services

CVHS Academic Advising Timeline 2025-2026: It is hard to believe, but it is time for us to begin planning for the 2025-2026 school year. Below are key dates and information to support students and families through the course selection process:

January 6: Academic Advising materials available online

January 8-9: CVHS Core Days - Teachers will spend time during their classes to discuss course options with students based on their current course and what students need to consider as they make their decision.

January 10: Academic Advising Video & Electives Fair for students

January 15: CVHS Curriculum Night - 6:30-8:00 PM

January 16: Initial Course Entry - ROAR

As students choose courses, it is important to remind them to consider the following:

Current academic strengths and habits.
Graduation requirements (high school students).
Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
Personal well-being.
Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration as students strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

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PTSA All-Night Grad Party (ANGP) Interest Meeting

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ANGP Interest Meeting, 1/14 @ 7pm

Mark your calendars - January 14, 7:00pm, CVHS Library. CVHS PTSA needs you to be part of the conversation about the All-Night Graduation Party (ANGP).

The PTSA has always proudly sponsored the ANGP and supported the parent volunteers who make it happen! The PTSA navigates all payments to vendors and venues. But this event needs to be parent-led.

The PTSA is using the January 14th meeting (7:00pm CVHS Library) to host an interest meeting for parents who are interested in volunteering for, donating to, supporting, learning about or chairing the All Night Grad Party for the Class of 2025. This is not limited to parents of the class of 2025. In fact, underclass parents have historically been the most involved!

The purpose of the ANGP is to provide an alcohol and drug free celebration after graduation. Studies show that graduation night can be the most dangerous night of high school and the ANGP provides a fun and safe alternative to other graduation night activities.

This event cannot happen without parent support. And we hope to see you in January!

Come to Centreville HS's next PTSA meetings!

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CVHS Yearbook Orders

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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 last scheduled dates are January 17, 23, 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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The Wildcat Weekly - December 15, 2024

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

It was another fantastic week in Wildcat Nation! I want to take a moment to highlight the incredible support from our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), whose efforts benefit all areas of our school. I’m especially grateful for the bagels they provided to the staff this week and for the opportunity to join their meeting on Tuesday night. If you have not done so already, please consider joining the Centreville PTSA.

As I continue to immerse myself in the Centreville community, I am excited by the many accomplishments we're achieving. As I shared at the PTSA meeting on Tuesday, our success as a school will depend on delivering high-quality instruction to all students, fostering a positive and supportive school culture, and cultivating a collaborative environment. This week, I saw evidence of all three.

During a visit to the science classrooms, I had the chance to interact with students as they created population graphs, explained the role of ATP in transferring energy within cells, and prepared for their December SOL exams. The talent, dedication, and spirit of our students were on full display this week at the Winter Orchestra concert, the wrestling match, and the traditional Gingerbread Competition in our Student Government classes.

I also witnessed the collaborative efforts of our English 10 CT team as they worked through standards, aligned practices, and ensured consistency in developing students' skills.

We will finish out this calendar year with our Winter Spirit Week. Students are encouraged to dress for each day’s theme. Over the winter break, we want our students and staff to enjoy a mental wellness break and have time to safely connect with family and friends.

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey, Principal

Upcoming Events

December 16-20 - Winter Spirit Week

December 16 - CVHS Student & Staff Blood Drive - 8:15 AM - 2:15 PM, Room 116

December 19 - Winter Choral Concert - 7:00 PM, CVHS Auditorium

December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break

January 10 - Electives Fair, ROAR

January 14 - PTSA Meeting - 7:00 PM, CVHS Library

January 15 - Curriculum Night - 6:30 PM

December 16-20 - Winter Spirit Week: The CVHS Student Government Association is sponsoring our Winter Spirit Week during the last week of school prior to Winter Break. We encourage all our students and staff to participate.

December 16: Pajamas and Stuffed Animal Day
December 17: Adam Sandler Day - Dress like the actor
December 18: “Pay it Forward” Day - Spread kindness and holiday cheer
December 19: Ski Out - Wear white or your favorite ski gear. Please note ski masks are not allowed to be worn in school.
December 20: Holiday Out - Wear your favorite holiday sweater or headgear

December 16 - CVHS Student & Staff Blood Drive: The CVHS Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with INOVA to host a blood drive during school at Centreville. Students who wish to participate must be 16 years old, at least 110 lbs, and have a signed parent permission form. Permission forms can be picked up in the SGA Room (Room 116). Sign-ups begin on December 9 during all lunches. Please reach out to our SGA Sponsor, Ms. Cable, if you have any questions.

December 19 - Winter Choral Concert: CVHS Choirs will present their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7pm in the CVHS Auditorium. The program features music from around the globe performed by our three curricular choirs: Centreville Chorale, Bella Voce, and Symphonic Choir, as well as our two student-led a cappella groups: Contempo and Madrigals. CVHS Choir alumni and current LMS & RRMS choral students are welcome on stage for the final song. Come kick off Winter Break with our thriving and growing choral department!

January 15 - Centreville High School Curriculum Night: Students and families are invited to attend Centreville’s Curriculum Night on January 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM. During our Open House format, staff representatives from each academic department will be available to answer any questions about our courses. We will also hold two special information sessions for Rising 9th Grade Course Registration Information (6:30-7:15 PM) and Rising 10th-12th Grade Course Registration Information (7:30-8:00 PM). Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions.

Wonderful Wildcats Important Information

Here is the link to the application, which also includes more information about the program: https://forms.gle/LMoqa8q5iYAgHyXV6

For questions or concerns, please email Kat Thames, Chief of Staff for Senator Pekarsky: [email protected].

Middle School Start Time Study: At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 AM.

The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. Some of the options would impact high school start times. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent. Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.

Community Meeting on Comprehensive Boundary Review: If you did not get a chance to attend one of the recent community meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review, please consider attending the final meeting in this first phase of the boundary review process. The Region 1 meeting will take place Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m.,in the Madison High School cafeteria. Register today. If you are unable to participate, stay tuned for details about virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings coming early next year. View FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

News from Student Services

January 6: Academic Advising materials available online

January 10: Academic Advising Video & Electives Fair for students

January 15: CVHS Curriculum Night - 6:30-8:00 PM

January 16: Initial Course Entry - ROAR

As students choose courses, it is important to remind them to consider the following:

Current academic strengths and habits.
Graduation requirements (high school students).
Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
Personal well-being.
Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration as students strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

News from Student Activities

CVHS Alumni Highlighted by ESPN: An article from ESPN highlights our very own Kobie Turner who is a 2017 graduate of CVHS and mentions retired CVHS choir director, Lynne Babcock who inspired him to pursue music education. He plays football for the Los Angeles Rams and is exceling on and off the football field. Go Wildcats!!!

News from PTSA

PTSA Holiday Donation Drive: This is the last week to support the PTSA's Holiday Donation Drive! As a community we are a little under 10% of the way towards achieving our goal. To those who have already donated, THANK YOU! For those who have not had the opportunity yet, please consider giving to the PTSA program that most resonates with you! Please see the below flier for details.

PTSA Membership and store: https://centrevillehsptsa.givebacks.com/

PTSA Website: https://sites.google.com/view/cvhsptsa

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Last Call - PTSA Holiday Donations

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Last Call - PTSA Holiday Donations

Next week is the last week to support the PTSA's Holiday Donation Drive! As a community we are a little under 10% of the way towards achieving our goal. To those who have already donated, THANK YOU! For those who have not had the opportunity yet, please consider giving to the PTSA program that most resonates with you! Please see the below flier for details.

PTSA Membership and store: https://centrevillehsptsa.givebacks.com/

PTSA Website: https://sites.google.com/view/cvhsptsa

Thank you and happy holidays!

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The Wildcat Weekly - December 8, 2024

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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

What an incredible first week it has been here at Centreville! I am deeply grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received from everyone as I begin my journey with the Wildcat family. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed connecting with students and staff in the hallways, observing the inspiring learning experiences in our classrooms, and witnessing the incredible talents of our students, both on the basketball court and on stage. A special thank you to Ms. Hall and the band for inviting me to serve as guest conductor for the final piece of the Winter Concert—it was truly a memorable experience.

In my conversations with students, staff, and community members, it is clear how deeply committed this community is to the success of every student. As we move forward, I believe student success will depend on our ability to work together. Through our collective efforts, we will ensure all students have access to high-quality learning experiences, build positive relationships, receive the necessary support, and actively engage with the Centreville community.

I would like to invite you to join us for the PTSA meeting on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:00 PM in the Centreville High School Library. During this meeting, I will share more about my background, my core leadership beliefs, and provide an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives on what makes Centreville so special. For more information about the meeting and how to join the PTSA, please see the details below. I look forward to engaging with you all and hearing your thoughts!

Thank you and Go Wildcats!

Dr. Erik Healey, Principal

Upcoming Events

December 9-12 - Wildcat Band DoubleGood Popcorn Fundraiser

December 10 - PTSA Meeting - 7:00 PM, CVHS Library

December 11 - Orchestra Winter Concert - 7:00 PM, CVHS Auditorium

December 13 - ASVAB Career Exploration Assessment - 10:00 AM, CVHS Lecture Hall

December 16-20 - Winter Spirit Week

December 16 - CVHS Student & Staff Blood Drive - 8:15 AM - 2:15 PM, Room 116

December 19 - Winter Choral Concert - 7:00 PM, CVHS Auditorium

December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break

December 9-12 - Wildcat Band DoubleGood Popcorn Fundraiser: The Wildcat Band is selling DoubleGood Popcorn to raise funds for sectionals and the spring trip. It’s 100% contactless, the band earns 50% of all sales and the product ships directly to the buyer. Prices for Signature Bags (5 cups each) start at $11 and Curated Collections at $31. The popcorn is ultra-premium, delicious, and award-winning! It makes GREAT holiday gifts! The Wildcat Band fundraising window begins on December 09, 2024, at 12:00 AM and goes until December 13, 2024, at 12:00 AM. Use this link to make a purchase.

December 10 - PTSA Meeting: Please join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00P PM in the Centreville High School Library. Dr. Healey will be joining the meeting to hear from parents and the community. If you are not a member of the CVHS PTSA, learn more about membership, donations, and information from previous meetings here.

December 11 - Orchestra Winter Concert: Centreville boasts one of the largest orchestra programs in the state, and we invite you to enjoy their talents on December 11 at 7:00 PM for their winter concert. Students from across our seven different levels of orchestra will play a number of pieces for your listening pleasure. We hope to see you there!

December 13 - ASVAB Career Exploration Assessment: The ASVAB is a timed multi-aptitude test, which is given at over 14,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) nationwide. It is a helpful career assessment tool which is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. There is no obligation to join the military if you choose to take the ASVAB. It is required if you plan to enlist in the military. This is for juniors and seniors only. Students must report to the CVHS Lecture Hall at 9:50 AM so the assessment can begin at 10 AM, which will last approximately 3 hours. Students were asked to complete a form to register. Please reach out to Ms. Stamper, CVHS College and Career Specialist, if you have any questions.

December 16: Pajamas and Stuffed Animal Day
December 17: Adam Sandler Day - Dress like the actor
December 18: “Pay it Forward” Day - Spread kindness and holiday cheer
December 19: Ski Out - Wear white or your favorite ski gear. Please note ski masks are not allowed to be worn in school.
December 20: Holiday Out - Wear your favorite holiday sweater or headgear

Important Information

News from Student Services

January 6: Academic Advising materials available online

January 10: Academic Advising Video & Electives Fair for students

January 15: CVHS Curriculum Night - 6:30-8:00 PM

January 16: Initial Course Entry - ROAR

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