Willow Springs School News, 4/24/26: SOL Testing, Summer Camps, Calendar Reminders and more!

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Weekly Update for April 24, 2026

Benchmark Literacy Instruction

Students at all grade levels enjoyed fun in the sun during Field Day.

What a Day! Field Day 2026 Highlights

Field Day is officially in the books, and we couldn't have asked for a better day. A huge shout-out to our amazing volunteers and staff who helped coordinate the games and kept our students hydrated and happy!

The joy on the students' faces says it all. Thank you for making this one of the best days of the school year!

Students dressed in heritage outfits for the Willow World Festival

Families shared their cultural heritage during Willow World Festival.

We enjoyed seeing and hearing a performance of traditional Korean drumming.

A Night to Remember!

What an incredible turnout! We were thrilled to see over 400 students and parents join us for this year’s Willow World Festival. From the mouth-watering global flavors to the high-energy cultural performances, the evening was a beautiful showcase of the diversity that makes our community so special. It truly was a "Willow World" celebration!

A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers

An event of this scale doesn't just happen—it takes a village (or in our case, a very dedicated pack of Foxes!). We want to extend our deepest gratitude to:

Our Planning Committee: For the months of coordination and heart you put into this event.
The Performers: For sharing your incredible talents and traditions with us on stage.
The Food Donors: For providing the delicious samples that allowed us to "travel the world" through our taste buds.
Set-Up & Clean-Up Crews: For being the first ones there and the last ones to leave to ensure everything ran smoothly.

We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you for making Willow Springs such a vibrant place to learn and grow.

Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.

Girls Basketball Camp

The Fairfax Girls Basketball Staff is hosting basketball camp the week of July 13-16 from 9 AM – 3 PM and Friday July 17 9 AM – 12 PM at Fairfax HS. The camps will provide quality instruction, skill development, fun interactive games and team play. For more information, online registration, and payment go to

https://givebutter.com/futurelionsgirlsbasketball

Unleash Your Creativity!

Looking for ways to keep your student engaged, active, and inspired this summer? We are kicking off our summer opportunities list with some fantastic arts programs hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools. Whether your child is a budding Picasso, a future Broadway star, or just loves to move and groove, there is something for everyone!