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Woodson Weekly is published every Monday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Vision Statement

Carter G. Woodson High School is a community that embraces diversity in a culture of improvement and success that promotes academic curiosity and individual mental and physical growth. 

Cav Kudos winners are students who have demonstrated acts of kindness and good citizenship that reflect our school's mission

Message from Mr. Greata

Dear Woodson Families,

The weather is finally turning in our favor, and as the season changes, we find ourselves surrounded by reasons to celebrate our students’ hard work and remarkable talents. From the concert hall to the wrestling mat, the Woodson spirit is shining brightly this spring.

Our music department continues to reach new heights, and we are thrilled to share the results of the All-Virginia Band and Orchestra auditions. Please join us in congratulating Mary Kate Jones, Audrey Shifflett, Catie Morton, Lisa Kurian, Faith Lee, Aiden Brennan, Carson Fenner, and Graham Bickford for their selection to the All-Virginia Chorus. Their dedication to their craft is truly inspiring. We also want to recognize our talented alternates—Grace Verne, Allie MacDonald, John Meyers, Keaton Brennan, and Luke Theodore—for their hard-earned achievements in this competitive process.

On the athletic front, our students have been making waves at the state level. In wrestling, we are incredibly proud of Nimmar Al-Qudwa Al-Hussieni, who secured an impressive 4th-place finish in the state championships. Our track and field stars have also been rewriting the record books; Kendall Anderson broke the school record in the 500m with a time of 1:16.40, and Barrett Pullen earned 3rd place in the state for shot put. Additionally, Isaac Schools, Kendall Anderson, Keira Arenholz, and Camille Lichtenstein have all officially qualified for All-State Indoor Track and Field.

One of the most moving stories this season comes from Maia Kim, a cellist in the Woodson Orchestra and a recipient of the 2026 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County. Inspired by a desire to share the joy of music with her Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) peers, Maia partnered with Mrs. Wilcox to bring "Vibrotextile" technology to our school. This innovative harness allows wearers to physically feel the vibrations of different orchestral sections, from the deep resonance of the bass to the bright notes of the violins.

Watching our students dance and connect to music through this technology has been a powerful reminder of how empathy and innovation can build a more inclusive community. Maia recently shared these possibilities with music educators from across the state, ensuring her impact reaches far beyond our hallways.

As we look toward the future, your voice remains a vital part of our success. This Monday, March 9, you will receive the bi-annual FCPS Family Engagement Survey in your inbox. This confidential survey is an essential tool for us to understand how we can better serve your family and foster a trusting, caring culture. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. You can learn more via this link. Please share your feedback by Monday, March 23.

Finally, we hope to see you at our PTSO meeting this Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. It is a wonderful opportunity to stay connected and involved in the initiatives that make Woodson such a special place for our children.

Don’t forget to come out this Friday to support our unified basketball team for Fanquest!  The festivities start at 6:30 pm and the game starts at 7 pm. They are hot off a win at lake Braddock this past weekend and an appearance at George Mason University. 

Thank you for your continued partnership and for making this season of growth so rewarding.

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Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility

Please submit your form as soon as possible. Forms turned in after March 31st may not be processed in time for students to receive fee waivers/reductions for this school year.

If your children qualify for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM), they may also be eligible for:

• Waive student course fees, reduced student parking pass, and waive senior fees.

• Information about scholarships, classes, and services from non-FCPS agencies and organizations.

To receive these additional benefits, you must give written consent allowing FCPS staff to share your children's meal eligibility status with administrators, school counselors and the school's finance technician. This information will not be shared with any other parties.

The Consent to Share is available here in multiple languages. Copies are available in Student Services, as well.

Help Keep Woodson Phone-Free

Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) can no longer be used during passing periods. Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.

FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans. 

If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-503-4600. 

 Important Dates for 2025-2026

Friday, March 20th - No School

Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3 - Spring Break - No School

Monday, April 6th - School Planning - No Students

Friday, April 10th - Teacher Workday - No Students

Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day - No School

Tuesday, May 26th - Teacher Workday - No Students

Wednesday, May 27th - No School

Thursday, June 4th- Class of 2026 Graduation

Wednesday, June 17th - Last Day of SY25-26

Student Services Information

Counselor Corner

Counselors continue to meet with students for Academic Advising meetings through March 17. Any student who was absent or missed their meeting for some reason will be seen by March 19. Counselors will automatically send for remaining students; there is no need to request a meeting.

Academy enrollments closed on March 6. We expect the Academy decisions to be shared with families in April. The upcoming deadline for students who requested a Dual Enrollment course(s) to apply to NOVA and enter the courses(s) in the MyNOVA portal is March 24. This is a firm NOVA deadline. Students were given this checklist to follow, which includes information about a mandatory virtual orientation as well.

Finally, students who would like to change a course request for next year may do so via email to their counselor by March 27. Ms. Bopp’s students may email Mr. Peters at fjpeters@fcps.edu. All students should check their 2026-27SY course requests for accuracy in SIS by clicking on "course requests" from the menu.

We are excited to host Sophomore Post-Secondary Planning night on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium. We reviewed resources located on the Sophomore padlet during academic advising meetings, including the 10th grade Road Map and college planning timeline. 

Seniors who intend to begin their college journey at NOVA should plan to attend the NOVA Enrollment Workshop on March 19 during Returns in the Career Center. All NOVA-bound seniors are welcome to join! Register in Naviance > Colleges tab> College Visits.

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