Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
Last week was an incredible and memorable final week with the Class of 2026, culminating in our graduation ceremony on Thursday. It was a privilege to celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and perseverance of our graduates alongside their families, friends, and staff. As I shared during my remarks at graduation, regardless of where life takes our graduates, I hope they continue to expand their minds, expand their perspectives, and expand their impact on the individuals and communities they encounter. The future is bright for the Class of 2026, and we are proud to welcome them into the long tradition of Centreville High School alumni. Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!
For our underclassmen, we have just a few days remaining in the school year. Final exams will conclude on Monday and Tuesday, and we encourage all students to continue giving their best effort through the final assessments of the year. For any students who do not successfully complete a course, members of our staff will be reaching out to discuss available options and next steps to ensure students remain on track toward graduation and future success.
As a reminder, June 17 is the final official day of the school year. Students who choose to attend will report from 8:10 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. and will remain in the cafeteria for the duration of the morning. This time provides an opportunity to connect with friends and staff one final time before the start of summer break.
This edition of the Wildcat Weekly will be the final newsletter of the 2025–2026 school year. As we reflect on the year, I cannot thank our students, families, staff, and community partners enough for your continued support and partnership. Together, we have made meaningful progress in pursuit of our shared priorities: ensuring high-quality instruction for all students, fostering a positive and inclusive school climate, and committing ourselves to continuous growth and improvement. The strength of the Wildcat Nation lies in our ability to work together, support one another, and continually strive to be better than we were yesterday.
The Wildcat Weekly will return near the end of July as we begin preparations for another exciting school year. Until then, I wish all of our students and families a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer break filled with opportunities to recharge, explore new experiences, and spend time with those who matter most.
And to all of the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures in the Wildcat community, I hope you enjoy the upcoming Father's Day surrounded by family and loved ones. Thank you for the many ways you support and encourage our students throughout the year.
Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
June 15-16: Underclassmen Final Exams
June 17: Last Day for Students, Early Release at 10:30AM
June 18: Rising Seniors Parking Spot Painting Registration
June 15-16 - Underclassmen Final Exams: Final exams for all non-seniors will be administered between June 10-16. June 10 is a regularly scheduled, full school day. The remaining exam days of June 12, June 15, and June 16 are early release days. The final exam schedule for underclassmen is outlined below:
- Monday, June 15 - Period 2 & 4 Exams
- Tuesday, June 16 - Period 6 & 8 Exams
June 17 - Last Day for Students: The last day of school for students will be an early release day. The school day will conclude at 10:20AM, with Grab-and-Go lunch from 10:20-10:30AM and buses will depart at 10:30AM. We will not have a rotating bell schedule as in years past. Students in attendance on this day will remain in the cafeteria to engage in yearbook signing with their peers.
June 18 - Rising Senior Parking Spot Painting Registration: Calling all rising seniors in the Class of 2027! Be part of a brand-new Centreville High School tradition by purchasing the opportunity to paint your own parking spot for the 2026-27 school year. This is your chance to showcase your creativity, school spirit, and senior pride while making your parking space uniquely yours. Spots are filling quickly, and fewer than 30 spaces remain available! To reserve your spot, search “Senior Painted Parking Spot” on MySchoolBucks and complete your purchase. Painting days will take place August 10–13, so don't wait—secure your spot today and help launch what we hope will become a lasting Wildcat tradition!
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CVHS Theatre Making Things Go Wrong the Right Way with Cappies Award: Congratulations to the CVHS Theatre Department’s outstanding stage crew members Lena Thepvongsa, Callaghan Crofton, and Amelia Loht on earning a Cappie Award for their work on The Play That Goes Wrong (High School Edition)! Their creativity, technical expertise, and dedication behind the scenes helped bring the production to life and ensured that every mishap happened exactly as planned. The Cappies program recognizes excellence in high school theatre through a year-long process in which student critics attend performances, write published reviews, and select award recipients from among their peers. We are incredibly proud of Lena, Callaghan, and Amelia for this well-deserved honor and for representing Centreville High School with excellence. Bravo to our talented Wildcats!
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Updated FCPS Cellphone Policy Starts July 1: No Phones or Devices During Lunch for High School Students: Under a new Virginia cellphone law (SB108) and the updated FCPS Cellphone Policy, high school students at FCPS will no longer be able to use cellphones and other smart devices during lunch time, starting July 1. This includes watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other items connected to the internet. During the school day, including during lunch time, high school students will have to keep cellphones and other smart devices off and stored in a locker, backpack, pouch, purse, etc. This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. Visit the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage for more information.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon: Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families. Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE: Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE. Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices. Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected: On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.” The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact our registrar, Emiley Slebrch at 703-802-5422, to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed. All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications. For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT 2026: SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams for the 2026-27 school year will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 7, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports: Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual learner (ML) supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 3, to request new or updated College Board testing accommodations. If you have a multilingual learner entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 27, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day. Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
La política actualizada de FCPS sobre teléfonos celulares entra en vigor el 1 de julio: Prohibición de teléfonos o dispositivos durante el almuerzo para estudiantes de secundaria (high school). En virtud de una nueva ley de Virginia sobre teléfonos celulares (SB108) y la política actualizada de FCPS, los estudiantes de secundaria de FCPS ya no podrán utilizar teléfonos celulares ni otros dispositivos inteligentes durante el horario de almuerzo a partir del 1 de julio. Esta medida incluye relojes con doble función, como los relojes inteligentes (*smartwatches*), así como auriculares, audífonos, gafas inteligentes y otros dispositivos conectados a Internet. Durante la jornada escolar, incluido el horario de almuerzo, los estudiantes de secundaria deberán mantener los teléfonos celulares y otros dispositivos inteligentes apagados y guardados en su casillero, mochila, estuche, bolso, etc. Esta política no se aplica a los dispositivos proporcionados por la escuela. Visite la página web de la política de FCPS sobre teléfonos celulares para obtener más información.
Pronto Serán Mostrados los Resultados de los Exámenes de los Estudiantes: Entre junio usted recibirá los resultados de las evaluaciones tomadas por sus niños en la primavera. Si no sabe cuáles exámenes tomaron sus niños este año, le mostramos una lista de estos exámenes para cada grado, disponible en la página de FCPS. La forma en que se entregan los resultados depende de cada examen. Las notas serán enviadas en la aplicación SIS ParentVUE o por la escuela u organización evaluadora. Aprenda qué debe esperar con respecto a las prácticas de calificación y cronograma de las evaluaciones. Visite la página web de FCPS para que encuentre información adicional acerca de cómo son entregados los resultados de los exámenes a las familias. Las páginas web de cada evaluación ofrecen traducciones del reporte de calificaciones y asistencia con la interpretación de los resultados de los exámenes. Las familias deben contactar a las escuelas si tienen cualquier pregunta acerca de los exámenes o si necesitan información acerca de cómo las mismas escuelas y los maestros usan los resultados para apoyar el éxito de cada estudiante.
Apoye el éxito de su hijo con SIS ParentVUE: ¡Registrarse para obtener una cuenta de SIS ParentVUE le ayuda a apoyar el éxito académico de su hijo! A través de ParentVUE, los responsables del estudiante pueden consultar información importante como la asistencia, las calificaciones, los informes de progreso y los resultados de las evaluaciones.
Una vez que haya activado una cuenta de ParentVUE para un estudiante de FCPS, conservará la misma cuenta hasta que el estudiante se gradúe. Es posible acceder a la información de los estudiantes de una misma familia mediante una sola cuenta de ParentVUE. El servicio está disponible en línea y como aplicación móvil para dispositivos Apple y Android. ¿Necesita ayuda para crear una cuenta de SIS ParentVUE? Este video le guía paso a paso por el proceso. Obtenga más información sobre SIS ParentVUE. Si ya tiene una cuenta, asegúrese de que su información de contacto esté actualizada. Los padres o tutores pueden actualizar sus números de teléfono o direcciones de correo electrónico en la sección de padres/tutores. Consulte más detalles sobre ParentVUE.
Active su cuenta de ParentVUE para mantenerse conectado: El miércoles 29 de julio, las familias de FCPS que aún no hayan activado su cuenta de ParentVUE recibirán un correo electrónico con el asunto "Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter". El mensaje incluirá instrucciones para activar la cuenta de ParentVUE. Si no tiene una cuenta y no recibe el correo electrónico, por favor revise su carpeta de correo no deseado (spam) o envíe una solicitud de asistencia para padres (Parent Support Request). Después del 29 de julio, las familias también pueden comunicarse con nuestra encargada de registros, Emiley Slebrch, al 703-802-5422, para solicitar una carta de activación impresa o una nueva clave de activación, si fuera necesario. Se recomienda a todas las familias activar sus cuentas lo antes posible para garantizar el acceso inmediato a información importante sobre los estudiantes y a las comunicaciones de la escuela. Para obtener ayuda con la activación de su cuenta, por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina principal. Para recibir asistencia técnica, envíe una solicitud de asistencia para padres (Parent Support Request).
Exámenes “SAT School Day” y “PSAT/NMSQT” en el 2025: Los exámenes “SAT School Day” y “PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test” (NMSQT) serán realizados en cada escuela secundaria el miércoles 7 de octubre, sin costo alguno para las familias. El examen digital “SAT School Day” se les ofrece a estudiantes de 12vo grado, mientras que el examen digital “PSAT/NMSQT” se les ofrece a estudiantes de 10mo y 11vo grado.
Facilidades para Estudiantes con Discapacidades y Apoyo para Estudiantes Multilingües: Dado que estos exámenes son operados por la “College Board”, las facilidades para estudiantes con discapacidades y el apoyo para estudiantes multilingües (ML, por sus siglas en inglés), no son automáticamente recibidas. Si usted tiene un estudiante con discapacidades que esté entrando al 10mo, 11vo, o 12vo grado, por favor revise el proceso para solicitar facilidades y devuelva las formas necesarias antes del lunes 3 de agosto, para que solicite nuevas o actualice facilidades existentes para los exámenes realizados por “College Board”. Si usted tiene un estudiante multilingüe (ML, por sus siglas en inglés) que esté entrando al 10mo, 11vo, o 12vo grado, por favor revise el proceso para solicitar apoyo a un ML y devuelva las formas necesarias antes del jueves 27 de agosto, si desea solicitar apoyo a su ML para los exámenes “2026 PSAT/NMSQT” o “SAT School Day” de octubre. Conozca más sobre los exámenes SAT y PSAT en FCPS.
Free Summer Bus Passes Available for FCPS Students: Fairfax County Public Schools students can take advantage of the FREE Student Bus Pass program this summer, providing complimentary rides on Fairfax Connector buses throughout the season. Students can obtain a bus pass by visiting their school's Student Services Office and requesting a card. The pass is valid for use on Fairfax Connector routes from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week, making it easier for students to get to summer jobs, enrichment programs, recreational activities, libraries, and community events. This partnership between Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax Connector helps students stay connected, active, and engaged throughout the summer. For more information, contact your school's Student Services Office.
Adult & Community Education (ACE) Opportunities:
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Write Your Way Into College: Learn to write a knock-out college admissions essay in a four-session workshop through FCPS Adult and Community Education starting on Saturday, June 6. Learn how to brainstorm meaningful topics, develop a powerful hook, scrawl a superlative narrative, and gain invaluable editing skills to make your essay clear and concise. After this affordable course at the FCPS Herndon Learning Center, you’ll have a polished, knockout essay ready to sell to the university of your dreams.
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Trades Scholarship Application Window Opening: If you’re seeking a career in the Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC trades, FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) can help you get started with a certified Apprenticeship program and a $1,000 scholarship toward your classes. Apply Monday, June 15, through Saturday, August 15, for $1,000 towards an FCPS ACE Trades Apprenticeship class starting this Fall. See more details and explore trade programs.
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Apprenticeship 101: Core Construction Skills: Due to high demand, a third course section is now open for Apprenticeship 101: Core Construction Skills, through FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE). Prepare to succeed in any skilled-trade career. This rigorous course from the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) covers all the basic skills you need to begin an apprenticeship and a career in the Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or other Construction trades. This course is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 NCCER trades curriculum and is required to gain NCCER craft qualification. Learning is condensed into three weeks of intensive training, combining both in-person and online classes. Earn 80 hours of apprenticeship-related instruction as well as an industry-recognized, registered credential. And connect with employers who may sponsor your career! Enroll today. These classes fill quickly. The tuition price has been subsidized by grants to make it an affordable start to building your career.
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