Centreville Students, Families, and Community,

One of our priorities at Centreville High School is cultivating a positive school culture, and this week was a beautiful example of what that looks like in action. From athletics to academics to the arts, our Wildcats continue to show what it means to lead with pride, perseverance, and positivity.

First, congratulations to our Girls’ Basketball team on an incredible season! While the season did not end exactly as we had hoped, we are immensely proud of all they accomplished. Their dedication, teamwork, and resilience represented Centreville with class all year long.

Our talented Choir and Orchestra programs also took the stage this week for their pre-assessment concerts. These performances not only showcased the tremendous talent of our student musicians but also provided valuable preparation for their upcoming state assessment. Based on what we heard this week, we know they are poised for exceptional performances ahead!

During Junior Focus Day this week our juniors engaged in a variety of meaningful presentations about post-secondary pathways. Whether their plans include college, the military, apprenticeships, or trade schools, students gained valuable insights and practical tools to help them confidently begin mapping out their next steps. It is exciting to see them start shaping their futures with intention.

Meanwhile, Centreville Robotics Team 5243 - AEGIS competed this weekend in an archaeology-themed competition, and their robot, “Reggie” (a fun nod for any Raiders of the Lost Ark fans!), was a standout in every match. Beyond technical excellence, our students demonstrated outstanding teamwork, problem-solving, and Wildcat spirit on their way to becoming one of the top-performing teams in the competition. We are so proud of their innovation and collaboration.

Our commitment to positive culture and belonging was especially evident as our Unified Basketball team traveled to Annandale High School for their FanQuest basketball game. Special Olympics Unified Sports brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, promoting inclusion, friendship, and understanding through competition. Watching our students in the adapted curriculum compete alongside their partner students, with their abilities highlighted and celebrated, is truly inspiring. It was a powerful and energizing kickoff to our upcoming Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week.

This week we celebrate our 2nd Annual Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week. At Centreville, we strive to be a school where everyone is welcomed, celebrated, and feels a true sense of belonging. Inclusion is not simply an initiative, it is who we are. When we embrace inclusivity, students develop stronger social skills, learn to respect and appreciate differences, and build the confidence needed to reach their full potential. A positive school culture means ensuring every Wildcat feels seen, valued, and supported.

We look forward to continuing the celebration with our FanQuest Pep Rally on Wednesday and our FanQuest Unified Basketball event on Thursday evening. I encourage all members of our Wildcat community to come out, show your spirit, and celebrate the diverse strengths and talents that make Centreville such a special place.

Thank you for your continued partnership in building a school culture that lifts up every student. It is a great week to be a Wildcat!

Dr. Erik Healey, Principal

Upcoming Events

March 8 - Class of 2026 Yard Signs on Sale

March 9-13 - Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week

March 12 - Centreville Unified Basketball FanQuest, Centreville High School, 5:00-8:00PM

March 12 - PTSA Meeting, Centreville High School Library, 6:00PM

March 13 - International Night, Centreville High School Auditorium, 6:00-9:00PM

March 13-15 - Fairfax Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Robinson Secondary

March 20 - No School - Student Holiday (Eid al-Fitr)

March 27 - End of Third Quarter - Early Release Bell Schedule

March 28 - April 6 - Spring Break

April 7 - College Commitment Celebration Day, 9:50-11:15AM

April 9 - Centreville Pyramid Art Show, Centreville High School, 4:30-6:30PM

April 10 - No School - Student Holiday (School Planning Day)

April 11 - CVHS Thrift Sale Fundraiser, Centreville High School, 8:00AM-1:00PM

April 17-19 - CVHS Theatre Spring Play

April 25  - Junior/Senior Prom, Union Stage - Washington, D.C., 7:00-10:00PM

March 8 - Class of 2026 Yard Signs on Sale: Celebrate your senior in style! Class of 2026 Graduation Yard Signs are now available for purchase through the PTSA Store. Signs are $26 each, and supplies are limited. Visit https://centrevillehsptsa.givebacks.com/shop to place your order or scan the QR code shared in our materials. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your Class of 2026 pride!

March 9-13 - Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week: Centreville High School’s Partnership Class is excited to host the 2nd Annual FanQuest Spirit Week, March 9–13! The week features a Pep Rally on Wednesday, March 11, during 3rd period (9:50–11:05 a.m.) as Centreville’s Unified Basketball team takes on Annandale. The fun continues Thursday, March 12, with a Tailgate from 5:00–6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria followed by a Tournament at 6:00 p.m. in the gym, featuring Centreville, Westfield, Robinson, and Chantilly. Admission is free, concessions will be sold, and all are welcome to join the excitement and show their school spirit!

• Monday, March 9th – Pajama Day
• Tuesday, March 10th – Disney Day
• Wednesday, March 11th – C’ville gear
• Thursday, March 12th – Country Out
• Friday, March 13th – Culture Appreciation Day

March 12 - Centreville Unified Basketball FanQuest: Come support our FanQuest Unified Basketball team as they take on Westfield, Chantilly, and Robinson on Thursday, March 12th at CVHS as part of our Inclusion Revolution Spirit Week. Tailgate starts at 5:00 and games begin at 6:00 PM. Let’s all PACK THE STANDS for our Unified athletes and show our best spirit throughout spirit week.

March 12 - PTSA Meeting: Please join us for the monthly PTSA meeting on Thursday, March 12 at 6:00 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. 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 13 - CVHS International Night: Join us for International Night 2026 on Friday, March 13th at 6 PM for an evening of vibrant cultural celebration the whole family will enjoy! For just $5 admission—or free entry when you bring a dish to share—guests will experience an exciting showcase of international fashions, lively dance, and musical performances. Enjoy performances featuring Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, Bollywood, K-Pop, Bellydance, Bhangra, Korean Drum Line, African American culture through the decades, and more. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of culture, community, and cuisine sponsored by the South Asian Student Association!

March 13-15 - Fairfax Regional Science & Engineering Fair: We are excited to share that the 71st Annual Fairfax Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be held March 13–15, 2026, at Robinson Secondary School. The fair will be open to the public during the Open House on Sunday, March 15, from 1:00–3:00 p.m., and we encourage our Centreville community to stop by, view the impressive project displays, and congratulate our student participants. This year, 26 CVHS students competed in our school Science Fair, presenting 15 projects across seven categories, with first- and second-place winners advancing to regionals. With more than 250 judges evaluating projects in fields ranging from astronomy to biomedical engineering, this is an incredible opportunity for our Wildcats to showcase their innovation and research skills. Please see the list of Centreville High School projects below and join us in celebrating their outstanding work.

April 9 - Centreville Pyramid Art Show: Join us for the Centreville Pyramid Art Show on April 9th from 4:30–6:30 PM at Centreville High School. This special evening will showcase artwork created by talented students from Centreville High School, Liberty Middle School, Centre Ridge Elementary, Bull Run Elementary, Centreville Elementary, Colin Powell Elementary, and Union Mill Elementary. Come enjoy a wonderful celebration of student creativity featuring beautiful artwork, live music, and light snacks. We hope to see you there!   April 11 - CVHS Thrift Sale Fundraiser: Join us for the CVHS Thrift Sale on Saturday, April 11th from 8:00AM-1:00PM. All items are just $1, making this a great opportunity to shop great deals while supporting a meaningful cause. Donations will be accepted at CVHS on Friday, April 10th from 3:00–7:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the CVHS Class of 2026 All Night Grad Party. We hope to see you there! April 25 - Junior/Senior Prom - Save the Date: We are excited to announce that Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Union Stage at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.. This year’s theme is “A Monumental Night”—an evening sure to be filled with memories that will last a lifetime! Ticket sales will begin after Spring Break. Additional details will be shared soon. We can’t wait to celebrate this special night with our juniors and seniors!

Wonderful Wildcats

Centreville Student Shines on Ice: Centreville High School freshman Emma Escano shines as a member of the Virginia Ice Theatre’s Adaptive Team, a program that recently made history as the first of its kind to compete on the world stage in France. Emma and her teammates are currently preparing for the 2026 National Theatre on Ice Championships with a new production centered on the wonder of magic, embodying the spirit of inclusion and innovation. You can catch Emma’s performance at the Soirée on Ice showcase on March 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Prince William Ice Center. This inspiring event celebrates the artistry and athleticism of these remarkable local athletes while inviting the community to support the future of inclusive sports.

Centreville Students Selected to Boys’ and Girls’ State Programs: The Virginia Boys and Girls State programs are premier, merit-based summer leadership initiatives for rising high school seniors, focusing on hands-on, non-partisan government education. Held in June, Boys State occurs at Radford University while Girls State is at Longwood University, where students create mock, functional state governments. Selection to these programs is highly competitive, with candidates chosen based on leadership, character, scholarship, and service. We extend congratulations to Centreville’s selections for Girls’ State: Joanna Choi and Dina Khashan; and Boys’ State: Saechun Jung and Vaibhav Somesula. These students embody leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, and service to the school and the community.

Centreville DECA Places at State Leadership Competition: Last week, 16 Centreville students attended the DECA State Leadership Competition (SLC). DECA’s Competitive Events program prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs by immersing students in real-world business scenarios across marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Through role-plays, case studies, prepared events, and presentations, members apply classroom knowledge to authentic challenges faced by today’s professionals. Our students proudly represented CVHS and earned placements in the Financial Literacy Written Competition and Business Finance Competition. Great job, CVHS DECA!

CVHS Earns Silver Distinction from College Board: The College Board has named 17 FCPS high schools to the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll, with schools earning bronze, silver, gold, or platinum distinctions. This annual recognition highlights schools that expand access to AP courses, strengthen college-going culture, and support college readiness. Centreville High School earned the Silver distinction. To qualify, at least 50% of graduating seniors must take one AP exam, 30% must score a 3 or higher, and 5% must take five or more AP exams.

News from Student Services

Service-Learning Reminders and Updates

• Seniors- all service hours must be VERIFIED by an adult in x2vol by APRIL 20th 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 (i.e. every Saturday from 10am-12pm from Jan. 3, 2026, to May 2, 2026) 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 (i.e. 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 (i.e. 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

News from Student Activities

Centreville Color Guard Seeking New Members: Centreville High School proudly offers a competitive Color Guard program during both the fall and winter seasons, and we welcome new members to join us—no experience required! Color Guard is a performance-based “sport of the arts” that brings marching band shows to life through flags, mock rifles, sabers, dance, and theatrical storytelling. Students are supported by dedicated adults while building teamwork, confidence, and creativity. If your child is interested in being part of this outstanding group, please email centrevillewildcatguard@gmail.com for more information.

Centreville Announces New Head Football Coach: We are pleased to share that Coach Joshua Culver has been selected as the new Head Football Coach for our Centreville Wildcats following a thorough and competitive search process. With 18 years of high school football coaching experience and 13 years as a Head Track and Field Coach, he brings a strong record of developing disciplined, competitive student-athletes. Throughout the interview process, Coach Culver demonstrated a deep respect for Centreville’s traditions and a commitment to upholding high standards of character, accountability, and pride. His vision emphasizes player development, teamwork, and community pride, grounded in his belief of “Always Us, Always Cville, Always Wildcats.” Please join me in congratulating Coach Culver on his new role as we look forward to an exciting new chapter for Centreville football.

Important Information from FCPS

Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9: FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment.
• Communication.
• Student success.
• Advocacy.
• Family and school partnerships.
• Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.

Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update: Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports. If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations. 

Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid: As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on: 

• Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
• Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
• Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
• Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.

Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.

2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled: FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Rooted in Resilience, Echoes of Excellence: FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration: The spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as FCPS held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This year’s event was especially significant as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of the movement that became Black History Month.Students from across the division took center stage as the true "echoes" of this excellence. The program featured student-led Moments of Pride that connected local and national history to contemporary achievements. Vernon Walton, senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vienna, delivered a spirited keynote speech. Another highlight of the night was the FCPS Black Excellence video tribute.

Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students: Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Students in the camps below can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.

• Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps: Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
• 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. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
• Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!
• Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.

• Self-Directed Economics and Personal FinanceSummer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. During the self-directed course, students work independently to complete the requirements. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 5. For more information, see the Summer Learning information page.

Summer Online CampusTake 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 5. 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.

Información importante

La Encuesta de Participación Familiar comenzará el 9 de marzo: FCPS llevará a cabo nuestra Encuesta de Participación Familiar, la cual estará disponible desde el lunes 9 de marzo hasta el lunes 23 de marzo. Sus comentarios son fundamentales para ayudarnos a reconocer, comprender, respetar y abordar mejor las fortalezas y necesidades de las familias en nuestras escuelas.

Los temas de la encuesta incluyen:

• Ambiente acogedor.
• Comunicación.
• Éxito estudiantil.
• Defensa de los estudiantes (Advocacy).
• Colaboración entre la familia y la escuela.
• Colaboraciones comunitarias.

La encuesta estará disponible en inglés, amhárico, árabe, chino, farsi, coreano, pastún, español, urdu y vietnamita. El 9 de marzo, los padres y cuidadores recibirán un enlace de la encuesta por correo electrónico de parte de FCPS. También se publicará un enlace en el sitio web de FCPS. Además, habrá encuestas en papel disponibles en cada escuela. Por favor, manténgase atento para recibir más información.

Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Comparta su Opinión con la Dra. Reid: Siendo una líder que sabe escuchar, la Dra. Reid considera muy importante conectarse e involucrarse con miembros de la comunidad en toda la división escolar. Sus reuniones Conversaciones con la Comunidad representan oportunidades para que comparta sus ideas y opiniones y para que haga las preguntas que tenga. Los eventos se realizarán en estas fechas, durante la primavera (de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. a menos se notifiquen cambios): 

• Martes, 17 de marzo, de 6:45 a 7:45 p.m., en la