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C'ville School News 11-15-2024   Report Cards

Report cards and attendance reports are being mailed home - look for them by the end of the week.  They are also available in ParentVue and StudentVUE.

 

CVHS “Signs of Suicide” SOS Presentations

All middle and high schools in FCPS teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. All schools use an evidence-based program called Signs of Suicide (SOS). The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.

This is a reminder that the SOS lessons will take place through history classes during the upcoming weeks of:

November 18th - 9th Grade

December 2nd -  11th Grade

We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn. You can also view this parent video  or visit this site to learn more about how you can continue this important conversation at home.

If you did not complete an opt out previously, and would still like to do so, you can opt your child out of this lesson by emailing Kristin Girardin, Director of Student Services at [email protected].

 

Federal Impact Aid Survey Now Open

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will be sending paper forms home on Monday, November 18th. If the enrolling parent has already completed the Impact Aid form through Parent VUE, there will be no paper form for that student. Please return paper forms no later than Friday, November 22nd.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.

 

 

Theatre Centreville Present Antigone 3021 - 11/22-24

Come check out our Fall play, Antigone: 3021 by Nina Mansfield

Performances run November 22-24, 2024!

 

  SGA Canned Food Drive - November 6-21

The SGA Canned Food Drive will run from November 6-21. We will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the House of Mercy food pantry in Manassas. Students may drop off donations to their 4th period class or the main office collection box. Please see the below flyer for items most in need. Thank you for your generosity!

 

  Drug Conversations - Virtual Parent Presentation from FCPS Family Resource Center

There will be a virtual parent presentation for the Family Resource Center coming up on Friday, November 22 from 10-11:30am. The topic is starting the conversation about drugs and will focus on how to have that conversation from an early age, as well as effective prevention strategies.  

 Registration is required for anyone planning on attending. Attached below is the flyer for the presentation and here is the website: https://www.fcps.edu/event/starting-conversation-about-drugs-webinar-families

 

 

 

Mark Your Calendar - PTSA Panera Fundraiser, Sat.,11/23, 4-8

Support the PTSA with our Panera fundraiser on Sat.,11/23 from 4-8. A printed or electronic flyer must be presented when ordering.  Flyers will be available closer to the event.

 

  Important Upcoming Dates

Fri. - Sat. Nov. 22 -24 - CVHS Theatre Present Antigone 3021 (see above)

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

Thur., Dec. 5 - CVHS Band Concert, 7pm

Wed., Dec. 11 - CVHS Orchestra Winter Concert, 7pm

Thurs., Dec. 19 - CVHS Choral Concert, 7pm

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

Mon, Jan.6 - First day back from Winter Break

Tues., Jan 14 - PTSA meeting - Library, 7pm

Wed., Jan 15 - Curriculum Night, Auditorium & Cafeteria, 6:30pm

Thurs., Jan. 16 - Mythical Series Short Plays by CVHS Theater, 7pm

Mon., Jan. 20 - Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday & Inauguration Day

Tues., Jan. 28 - 2nd Quarter Ends (full day)

Wed., Jan 29 - Teacher Workday - No Students

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

 

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Sent on behalf of the CVHS PTSA:

The Centreville High School PTSA is proud to support "Reflections," an opportunity for students to express their creativity through art and to gain recognition for their efforts!  Please see the below document for more information on how to participate.

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!

For inspiration, visit the pta.org/programs/reflections and the Reflections virtual art gallery.  

 

Please see links below and visit pta.org/Reflections or vapta.org for rules for each category and the official entry form.

 

Entries are due to PTA not later than December 5, 2024.  Entries may be submitted on-line at the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kgdf6a8tyvjkwmp8zpm12/ANAwCBA88KhQLzuY75om0F8?rlkey=v9uvdgyk76dt7yc8hh6cji6c6&st=txudd3ok&dl=0

and must include a .pdf fillable entry form:

https://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/programs/reflections/_evergreen-program-materials/local-leader-resources/fillable-student-entry-form_reflections.pdf

 

and your art work (dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, or visual arts).  Please follow the file naming conventions:

1) for the actual entry artwork files:

Student lastname.firstname.school.category.age division."artwork"

ex:  Smith.Linda.HayfieldSS.visualarts.highschool.artwork

2) for the student entry forms:

student last name.first name.school.category.age division."entryform"

ex:  Smith.Julie.Orange Hunt ES.literature.intermediate.entryform

 

Fillable entry form:

https://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/programs/reflections/_evergreen-program-materials/local-leader-resources/fillable-student-entry-form_reflections.pdf

 

Rules:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gGKB1wRtJAMStAHKZZxf3c1PHnvPyxLf/view

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Spotlight on the Arts!

 

Students in the Performing Arts Dept are representing C’ville proudly this fall! 

 

The CVHS Orchestra Department presented their Fall Concert on October 9 with a packed house! It was a great first concert of the school year. On October 23 we hosted our 3rd annual Trunks, Tricks and Treats for the entire Centreville pyramid. There was a spooky side-by-side performance with the Liberty MS String Ensemble, an instrument petting zoo for our youngest future string students sponsored by Day Violins LLC, tips & tricks in the library, face painting brought to you by the CVHS Theater dept and last but not least, 16 decked out cars for our Trunk or Treat in the bus loop. Fun was had by all! This weekend Orchestra represented C’ville with three (3) students making All-Regionals and coming up in January, seven (7) making All-Districts.  Our All-Regional students are eligible to audition for All-VA in the spring.  Please join us for our Winter Concert on Wednesday, December 11 at 7pm in the Auditorium. The Vivace Orchestra will World Premiere a C’Ville student’s composition.

 

 

The CVHS Choral Department proudly presented their Fall 2024 Pyramid Concert on November 6 in the CVHS gym! This concert featured 638 singers from the entire Centreville pyramid - CVHS, Liberty MS, Bull Run ES, Centre Ridge ES, Centreville ES, Colin Powell ES, and Union Mill ES. This wonderful event truly brings the community together, and all choirs sang beautifully! Soon after, 25 talented CVHS singers auditioned for District XI Honors Chorus on November 9 at Fairfax High School. Results will be announced soon, and those who make it will participate in the 2.5-day District XI Honors Chorus event at West Springfield HS in February. Next up is our Winter Choral Concert on Thursday, December 19 at 7pm in the Auditorium. Please join us as we kick off winter break!

 

 

The Wildcat Marching Band earned a unanimous Superior rating at VBODA Marching Band Assessment on 10/26/24 at Liberty High School in Bealeton, VA. The highlight of the day was the comment from a judge, “you are a JOY to watch perform!” Congratulations to all of the student musicians who brought the show, Come Rain or Come Shine, to life, and for their incredible work and commitment to musical excellence. A special thank you to the dedicated band parents who helped support everyone throughout the season with assistance on props, uniforms, equipment, food and so much more!

Please join the Wildcat Bands on Thursday, December 5th at 7PM in the Skip Maiden Auditorium for their Winter Concert. This performance will feature all of the concert bands, as well as small chamber music performances from select students. We hope to see you there!

Save the date for Bandemonium! Wildcat Band Under the Stars. This one-of-a-kind music festival event will take place on May 16, 2025 at 6:30PM in the CVHS Bus Loop. More details to come!

 

 

Theatre Centreville is excited for their mythical 2024-2025 season. Each season's show will be inspired by a myth from around the world. Come support these hardworking performers on:

Fall Play: Antigone 3021- November 22-24, 2024

Winter Showcase: A Mythical Series Short Plays- January. 16, 2025

Spring Musical: Xanadu- May 1-4, 2024

 

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CVHS PTSA Meeting - Nov 12

Our next PTSA meeting will take place virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, Nov 12th at 7:00pm. Please use the following link - https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95496282848

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

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C'ville School News 10-31-2024

 

Federal Impact Aid Survey Now Open

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

 

Pyramid Choral Concert, Wed., 11/6 @ CVHS Gym, 7pm

Please join us for the Centreville Pyramid Choral Concert, Wednesday November 6 at 7pm in the CVHS gym! This community-building event features more than 600 singers from CVHS, Liberty Middle School, Bull Run Elementary, Centre Ridge Elementary, Centreville Elementary, Colin Powell Elementary, and Union Mill Elementary. Our choir members have been working very hard to prepare for this concert and would love to see you in the audience!

 

 

    Red Bag Day, November 9th

 

 

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.

 On November 9th CVHS will be hosting a Red bag event. This means we need volunteers to help collect, sort and organize food. Not only is this a great opportunity for students to receive volunteer hours but for staff to see the process of how our food pantry is run and be part of a wonderful cause. Below is the signup sheet to be considered a volunteer in the Red Bag event. Please be sure to sign up by close of business 11/1/24.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P7YcV23oloMHZ-pXGYyM2-cQrVHqYT87AUtxOOmSoHw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

  Mark Your Calendar - PTSA Panera Fundraiser, Sat.,11/23, 4-8

Support the PTSA with our Panera fundraiser on Sat.,11/23 from 4-8. A printed or electronic flyer must be presented when ordering.  Flyers will be available closer to the event.

 

  CVHS Wildcat Achievements Superior Rating for Wildcat Marching Band

Congratulations to our Wildcat Marching Band who earned a unanimous Superior rating at VBODA Marching Band Assessment on 10/26/24 at Liberty High School in Bealeton, VA. The highlight of the day was the comment from a judge, “you are a JOY to watch perform!” Congratulations to all of the student musicians who brought the show, Come Rain or Come Shine, to life, and for their incredible work and commitment to musical excellence. A special thank you to the dedicated band parents who helped support everyone throughout the season with assistance on props, uniforms, equipment, food and so much more!

 

 

Concorde District Champs - Boys Cross Country

A huge congratulations to the boy’s cross country team who won the Concorde District Title yesterday.  A big shout-out to Coach Fanale and Coach Post as well.  Go Wildcats!!

 

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

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

Fril., Nov 1 - School & Offices Closed, Diwali & All Saints Day

Mon.& Tues., Nov. 4 & 5 - School Closed; School Planning & Teacher Workday

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

Mon., Nov. 11 - School Holiday - Veterans Day

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

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

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

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

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CVHS Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations due by Friday, 11/6/2024

Each year, FCPS recognizes outstanding employees through the Outstanding Employee Awards process. Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Centreville High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google Form link. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The Google Form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. Per tradition, the winners become nominees for the Outstanding Wildcat award given in June.

 

Outstanding Teacher  

Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

 

Outstanding New Teacher

Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category

                                                           

Outstanding Leader 

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal)

Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services

 

Outstanding Professional Employee  

Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership

Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school

 

Outstanding Operational Employee

Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee

Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid) 

 

The deadline to submit a nomination is November 6, 2024.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Lutes at [email protected].

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

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

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

• All 9th graders DO NOT report to school. 

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

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

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

 

 

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

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

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

 Become a member!

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

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

 

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

Free Immunization Clinic at Centreville HS

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

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

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

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

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

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

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

 

 

CVHS Wildcat Achievements National Merit Semifinalists & Commended Scholars Recognition

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

VMBC South County Marching Band Invitational

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

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

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

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

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

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

Mon. Oct. 14 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Yearbook Orders for All & Information for Senior Families

 

Preorder a 2024-2025 Yearbook

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

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

 

Senior Portraits

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

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

 

Senior Tributes

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY for  PEP RALLY:

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

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

 

PARADE:

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

 

TAILGATE:

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

 

FOOTBALL GAME

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

 

HOMECOMING DANCE:

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

 

Below is the parade route and Homecoming Dance ticket info:

 

 

PSAT/SAT Day, Wed., October 9

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

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

• All 9th graders DO NOT report to school. 

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

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

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

 

Afterschool Clubs 

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

 

 

CVHS Wildcat Achievements Food for Neighbors - Red Bag Program

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

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

 

 

 

Congratulations to District Golfers

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

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sent on behalf of the CVHS PTSA:

 

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

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

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TAG DAY 2024

 

2024 Tag Day is Saturday, September 14!

Support the Centreville High School Music Department!

 

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

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

 

Thank you for supporting the Centreville High School Music Department!

 

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CVHS PTSA Meeting

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

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

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

Attend a meeting!

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

 Become a member!

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

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Late Buses to Begin Mon., 9/9

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

 

Upcoming Underclass Portraits - 9/11 & 9/12

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

 

World Language Credit by Exam

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

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

 Parent Consent form

 

PTSA Meeting - Sept 10

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

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

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

Attend a meeting!

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

 Become a member!

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

 

Tag Day - Sat., 9/14

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

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

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

 https://tinyurl.com/CVHS-Tagday 

Thank you for supporting the Centreville High School Music Department!

 

Homecoming 2024

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

 

Important Upcoming Dates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CVHS Home Football Game Updates and Expectations

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

Game Expectations

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

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

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

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

Student Game Drop Off and Pick Up

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

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

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

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

Here’s how it works:

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

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

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

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

 

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

Chad Lehman

Principal

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Fentanyl Awareness

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Back to School Night

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

 

Senior Parent Meeting

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

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

 

Upcoming Underclass Portraits - 9/11 & 9/12

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

 

Attendance 

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

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

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

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

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

 

Cell Phone Use

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

See the CVHS Cell Phone Policy on the school website.

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

 

Grading Updates

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

 

Bathroom Safety

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

 

Lunch & Food Deliveries

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

 

Return to School Forms

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

 

Update Contact Information

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

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

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

 

Important Upcoming Dates

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

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

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

Fri., Sept. 27 - Homecoming 

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

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CVHS Kiss & Ride

Wildcat Families,

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

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

 

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