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Westfield Weekly
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Transportation and Traffic
Arrival and Dismissal
- The building opens to students at 7:50 a.m.
- From 7:50–8:10 a.m., students must enter through Door 1, Door 11 and Door 14 and complete the security screening.
- After 8:10 a.m., all students arriving late and visitors must enter through Door 1.
- Students will be dismissed for the school day at 2:55 p.m.
Bus Information
Security Screening
All students must be screened when entering Westfield High School. Doors 1, 11, & 14 open at 7:50 a.m. Before entering the screening line, students should remove these items from their bags:
- Laptops
- Three-ring binders
- Collapsible umbrellas
- Metal lunch boxes, pencil cases and glasses cases
These items may remain inside bags:
- Books, planners, spiral notebooks and folders
- Non-metal lunch boxes and pencil cases
- Cell phones, headphones and keys
Learn more by viewing the security screening video or reviewing the FCPS frequently asked questions.
Schedule Changes
Schedules
As we prepare for the first day of school on Monday and the implementation of our new cellphone policy, please make sure you have your schedule written down somewhere or printed and ready to reference. Students will need access to their schedules throughout the day, so having a paper copy will be especially helpful.
Schedule Change Policy
Please review the schedule change policy:
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August 24 – September 4 (first two weeks of school): Schedules will be adjusted for corrections only
- “See Counselor” listed in schedule
- Senior missing graduation requirements
- Incorrectly placed in a repeat credit course or not meeting prerequisites
- Too few or too many classes
- *A friendly reminder that there will be no elective changes.
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September 7 – 11 (third week of school): Schedule changes based on class-level on a space-available basis
- AP or Honors level up changes (i.e. from English 11 to English 11 HN)
- Moving down a level
Student ID Cards for Westfield Bus Riders
Westfield will begin distributing student ID cards to all our students who ride the school bus or use FCPS transportation services. Student ID cards will be distributed by September 3rd.
Students who have student ID cards should begin tapping as they board and exit the bus. Only students who use FCPS transportation services will be provided with a student ID card at this time.
Learn more about the bus navigation and student ID cards.
The 2027 Guardian is now on sale!
The Guardian, Westfield High School’s yearbook, is now on sale for its lowest price all year. The current cost is $70 and will go up on October 10th. Go to https://yearbookordercenter.com?school=5577 to purchase.
Parent Safe Driving Meetings (PSTD) for 10th Grade Families
Westfield offers four Parent Safe Driving Meetings during the 2026–2027 school year. Current 10th-grade students and a parent or legal guardian are required to attend one session together. Learn more about PSTD meetings.
All meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium:
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September 16
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November 19
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February 10
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May 10
Questions? Please email ebturner@fcps.edu
Learner’s Permit Testing
Learner’s permit testing sessions are held monthly in Room N142 starting promptly at 3:00 p.m.
Testing dates for the school year:
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2026: September 16, October 14, November 18, December 16
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2027: January 13, February 17, March 17, April 14, May 19, June 9
Students must register through two separate platforms using the registration link and submit a signed consent form on the test day. For testing inquiries, contact ebturner@fcps.edu.
For additional details, check out our Westfield Driver's Ed FAQ page!
Crossing Guard Update
Beginning this school year, Fairfax County will no longer assign crossing guards to our school. As always, we encourage students, families, and drivers to use extra caution when traveling to and from school, follow all traffic laws, and remain alert to pedestrians and other vehicles. Because traffic patterns may be different, please allow a few extra minutes when arriving at or departing from school.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Get Ready for Day One With the FCPS App
- Learn About School Meals
- Managing Technology at Home
Previous Westfield Weekly Topics
Cell Phone Policy
Cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored (i.e., backpacks) for the duration of the school day: bell to bell. Per state law, student cell phones are not permitted from 8:10 AM to 2:55 PM. View Westfield’s complete cell phone expectations.
Seniors, Save the Date for Senior Sunrise!
Senior Sunrise is scheduled for August 27 at 6 a.m. at the WHS Stadium. Stay tuned for additional Class of 2027 updates!
Westfield's Subschools structure our large school into smaller, dedicated communities based on student last names.
throughout the year:
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