 Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
I am thrilled to begin by congratulating Theatre Centreville for their outstanding production of Annie last weekend. The performance showcased the incredible talent of our students and was a true testament to the collaboration within our performing arts department, with our orchestra students performing a live pit, and to the strength of our pyramid as students from our feeder elementary and middle schools joined the cast. A heartfelt thank-you goes to Mr. McGee, our Theatre Director, Dr. Taylor, our Orchestra Director, and Ms. Kraft, our Choral Director, for their dedication and hard work in bringing this wonderful show to life.
I would also like to congratulate our Wildcat Football team on their victory over Marshall High School on Friday. The team will face Madison High School this upcoming Friday in the Region Semifinals. As a reminder, the enhanced security measures implemented at last week’s game will continue throughout the playoff season for the safety of all students, families, and community members.
Additionally, I want to remind everyone that Superintendent Dr. Reid will be joining our PTSA meeting on Tuesday, November 18th to share updates regarding the upcoming renovation of Centreville High School. This meeting is open to all current and future Wildcat families, as these renovations will impact students currently in our elementary and middle schools who will attend Centreville in the coming years.
Lastly, I am excited to highlight an important opportunity for our juniors and seniors to register for the ASVAB assessment. This career-focused assessment provides valuable insights into students’ skills and supports exploration of future career pathways. Students who earn a qualifying score will also receive distinguished honors at graduation. More information and the registration form can be found below.
Thank you and Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
November 17-24 - PTSA Holiday Candle Fundraiser
November 17-21 - Centreville SGA Canned Food Drive
November 17, 19 - 11th Grade Wellness Screener
November 17 - Band Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse
November 18 - PTSA Meeting with Dr. Reid - CVHS Renovation Update, 7:00PM
November 19 - CATS Cycle 2 Begins (NEW DATE)
November 26-28 - School Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)
December 3 - ASVAB Test Administration
December 3 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 7:00PM
December 4 - Winter Band Concert, 7:00PM
December 10 - Orchestra Winter Concert, 7:00PM
November 16-24 - PTSA Holiday Candle Fundraiser: Shop local and support the Centreville High School PTSA this holiday season! The PTSA holiday fundraiser features 5oz hand-crafted, small-batch soy candles from locally owned business, Flame Pout. Each purchase gives back directly to the CVHS PTSA to help fund student programs, teacher resources, and school events. You can order four different scents tailored for our Wildcat community here. Thank you for your support!
November 17-21 - SGA Canned Food Drive: The annual Student Government Association (SGA) Canned Food Drive begins on November 6 and runs through November 21. Students can donate unexpired, non-parishable food items during their ROAR classes. The top 5 ROAR classes will each receive a prize.
November 17, 19 - 11th Grade Wellness Screener: We will be offering our wellness screening 11th grade students as part of the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention program during ROAR on November 13, 17, and 19. Students will watch age-appropriate videos and participate in a discussion. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. If you do NOT wish your child to participate in this program and/or screener, contact Kristin Girardin, Director of Student Services.
November 17 - Band Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse: Head to Texas Roadhouse (4993 Westone Plaza | Chantilly, VA) on Monday, November 17th, 5PM-9PM for DINE IN OR TO GO and support the CVHS Wildcat Band! Present the attached flyer and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Centreville HS Band. Spread the word and see you there!
November 18 - PTSA Meeting with Dr. Reid - CVHS Renovation Update, 7:00PM: The Centreville High School (CVHS) PTSA is hosting Superintendent Dr. Reid at our November 18th meeting. We invite all families in the Centreville Pyramid to attend. Dr. Reid will provide updates to our community regarding the CVHS renovation. Since the renovation timeline affects both current and future Wildcats, this is a critical opportunity to learn more about the plans. We hope to see you there!
November 19 - CATS Cycle 2 Begins: Continuous Achievement & Targeted Support (CATS) Period is intended to provide students with targeted support during the school day. Students are identified for support based on data, testing needs, and progress toward completion of graduation requirements. Our second round of CATS period will begin on November 17, so some students may be assigned to a new CATS period based on their needs.
December 3 - ASVAB Test Administration: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a free career assessment that provides valuable insight into your skills in areas like math, verbal reasoning, science, and technical fields. Your results can help you:
- Identify your academic and technical strengths
- Explore careers in fields such as healthcare, technology, skilled trades, military service, and more
- Make informed decisions about college, training programs, or career opportunities after graduation
This year, we will offer the ASVAB at Centreville High on Wednesday, December 3. This is a valuable chance for students to learn more about themselves and your future. Plus, students who earn a qualifying score will earn distinguished honors at graduation!
Students need to complete this form no later than November 21st if you would like to take the ASVAB. Students will also need their parents to sign the ASVAB Opt-In Form. This is for students age 16 and up only. There is no obligation to join the military if you choose to take the ASVAB, but it is required if you plan to enlist in the military. The time and location will be shared closer to the date of the assessment.
December 3 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony: Congratulations to all the students who will be inducted as new members of the National Honor Society! We look forward to celebrating your achievement at the upcoming Centreville High School NHS Induction Ceremony on December 3 at 7:00 PM. NHS will recognize students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character—earning a place in this organization will be a significant honor. We are proud of your hard work and dedication, and we’re excited to soon welcome you into this distinguished community.
December 4 - Winter Band Concert: Please join the Wildcat Band at the Winter Band Concert on Thursday, December 4th at 7PM in the CVHS auditorium. All of our talented band students from beginners to advanced will dazzle the audience with a variety of band tunes. The concert will also feature student-led small chamber ensemble performances. Finally, don’t miss a special guest conductor on the annual performance of Sleigh Ride! We hope to see you there!
College Success Programs Visits GMU: Last week, 63 students from various college success programs, including COllege Partnership Program, AVID, and Young Scholars, participated in an in depth visit to George Mason University. Students were treated to a tour of the campus, lunch in Ike’s dining hall, and received critical information to support their future college selection process. Thank you to our staff, Kara Stamper, Candace Jones, Shantell Russ, Kristen Parrott, Marcus Dunton and Desiree Hampton, for chaperoning and your ongoing support of these programs!
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CVHS Marching Band Earns Top Marks: Congratulations to the Wildcat Marching Band on earning a SUPERIOR rating at the 2025 VBODA Marching Band Assessment! The band has had a wildly successful season, including an appearance at the Bands of America Regional Championship in Newark Delaware last month. Bravo to all of the hard working student musicians on this tremendous accomplishment!!
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Centreville Teachers earn W!SE Gold Start Teacher Award: We are extremely happy to recognize two Centreville teachers, Ms. Albana Celepia and Ms. Pamela Davis, who earned the 2024-2025 W!SE Gold Star Teacher Award! To earn the Gold Star Award, a teacher must achieve a 93% passing rate on the W!se Financial Literacy Certification Test in at least one of their classes during the school year. Thirteen teachers from FCPS were recognized with this outstanding achievement, and we are very proud of Ms. Celepia, Ms. Davis, and their students!!
Lightspeed Parent Portal Allows Parents to Manage Student Screen Time
FCPS has introduced new parent controls in the Lightspeed Parent Portal to help families manage screen time on FCPS-issued devices. Through the portal, parents can control their child's access to YouTube and pause web browsing during designated After-School Hours while students are off the FCPS network.
These controls are active Monday - Friday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 AM (even on student holidays) and all day Saturday and Sunday. They do not affect district filtering policies during the instructional day.
Parents can register for the Lightspeed Parent Portal using the link provided in their weekly Lightspeed Online Student Activity Report email.
For more information about the Parent Portal, please visit the Lightspeed Parent Portal page on the FCPS website.
Mark your Calendars for CVHS Curriculum Night: It’s hard to believe, but our Student Services department is beginning to plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The Centreville High School Curriculum Night will take place on Thursday, January 8th from 6:30-8:00PM (with January 15th serving as a snow date). The evening will consist of a Rising 9th Grade Presentation from 6:30-7:00, with additional workshops taking place for current families, followed by our Curriculum Fair from 7:00-8:00PM. Students and families will be able to have conversations with teachers from each department about the course offerings so students can make the most informed decisions about their course selections for 2026-2027.
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey: FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible. Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.
Register for ParentVUE: Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students: FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots to all FCPS students at no cost. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Immunization clinics will take place on Tuesday, November 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center. Participation is voluntary. Additional Immunization Resources are available online. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.️
New Western High School Naming Survey: FCPS is opening a new high school in western Fairfax County, and students have a chance to help name it! Please check your FCPS email account for a message from FCPS with your personal survey link sent on November 13. The survey takes less than five minutes to complete. Let your voice be heard! Thank you!
Entregue su Encuesta de Asistencia por Impacto Federal: FCPS les está solicitando a todas las familias que completen la “Federal Impact Aid Survey” o Encuesta sobre la Asistencia de Impacto Federal. Esta planilla está disponible en SIS ParentVUE en la sección “Online Packets” o Paquetes Online, la cual está ubicada en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla, una vez que haya entrado a la aplicación. Por favor, complétela tan pronto como le sea posible. Las escuelas entregarán estas planillas a aquellas familias que no la hayan completado en ParentVUE. Para encontrar más información, visite la página del Federal Impact Aid Survey o mire el video acerca de por qué la asistencia por impacto es importante.
Regístrece para Acceder a ParentVUE: Aprenda cómo activar su cuenta de SISParentVUE, para que pueda fácilmente entregar su encuesta y para que acceda a otra información útil sobre la educación de su niño en FCPS.
Eventos de Vacunación para Estudiantes de FCPS: FCPS, en asociación con “Inspire Health Alliance”, ofrecerá las vacunas obligatorias para ir a la escuela y la vacuna contra la influenza (“Flu” en inglés), de forma gratuita, para todos los estudiantes. También se ofrecerán fechas adicionales durante todo el año escolar. Las clínicas de vacunación se realizarán en las siguientes fechas: Martes, 18 de noviembre, de 3 a 6:30 p.m., en el Willow Oaks Administrative Center. La participación en este evento es voluntaria. Están disponibles online Recursos sobre la Vacunación. Padres y tutores podrían programar una cita para sus estudiantes.️
Encuesta para elegir el nombre de la nueva escuela preparatoria Western: ¡Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) abrirán una nueva escuela preparatoria en el oeste del Condado de Fairfax, y los estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de ayudar a elegir su nombre! Por favor, revisen su correo electrónico de FCPS; el 13 de noviembre recibirán un mensaje con el enlace a su encuesta personal. Completarla les tomará menos de cinco minutos. ¡Participen! ¡Gracias!
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