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UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH

22: Ballin' With Buddies Basketball Tournament (12 - 2 PM, Main Gym)

28: End of Third Quarter (Full Day)

31: Eid al Fitr (Holiday, No School) 

APRIL

1: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

9: Purple Up! Day

11: WSHS International Night Festival (7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

14-18: Spring Break (No School)

WSHS Calendars/Bell Schedules

NEWS AND NOTES

Save the Date: WSHS International Night Festival

Mark your calendars!  The annual WSHS International Night Festival takes place on Friday, April 11^th at 7 p.m.  (doors open at 6:30 p.m.).  Performers will celebrate the diversity of the WSHS community. 

Tickets will be presold through Etix only.  There will be food sales starting at 5:30 PM. 

It’s sure to be a good activity for the whole family. Funds collected go towards all clubs that perform and a Senior Scholarship given at the end of the school year! 

*WSHS students, if you would like to perform, see Mrs. Emerson in room 1238 (maemerson@fcps.edu).

2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)

Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.

This event will feature: 

• Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
• Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.

• Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
• Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.

Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process. 

Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.

 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Programs

This enrichment program allows students to dive deeper into Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, develop new or existing skills, and begin career exploration.  Registration open NOW!

Cost - $275 per week

Dates -July 7 - 11

July 14 - 18

July 21 - 25

Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm

Location - Lake Braddock Secondary School

Eligibility - Current 6th to 11th graders

Transportation is provided!

CTE Summer Academy

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHT

Simeon Samuel: 2025 Student Peace Award Recipient

Simeon Samuel receiving the 2025 Student Peace Award from school board member, Ryan McElveen

Simeon Samuel, a senior at West Springfield High School, has been honored with a Student Peace Award for his exceptional commitment to fostering peace and understanding. His motivation stems from his personal experiences with violence in Ethiopia, which ignited a passion within him to make a tangible difference.

Through his leadership and dedication to service of others, Simeon Samuel exemplifies the power of young people to create positive change in the world. Congratulations to Simeon on this tremendous accolade!

More information about Simeon’s work and the work of all 2025 awardees can be found on the Student Peace Awards website.

 Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Proud

Spartan Strong!

WSHS PTSA NEWS

Applications for WSHS PTSA Scholarship for Success (SFS) now open!

Purpose: The West Springfield High School PTSA offers a scholarship to a WSHS senior who has had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in place for at least two of their four years in high school, and who has overcome obstacles on the road to either academic or other school-related success. The amount and number of scholarships is determined by the annual PTSA budget. Last year multiple awards of $500 were offered. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize the growth that a student has achieved throughout his/her high school career.

Applications Due: Friday, April 4, 2025 by 8 pm.

For more info, visit: https://wshsptsa.net/programs/scholarships/

Visit the WSHS Community webpage today

Have something to share? We encourage community members to submit information about relevant events, programs, and opportunities for inclusion on our site. Email your suggestions to the PTSA at wshsptsa@gmail.com.

Let's work together to build a stronger WSHS community!

STUDENT SERVICES

Academic Advising 2025-2026

Parents and Guardians,

This week marks the conclusion of the Academic Advising Season for the 2025-2026 school year. Since October, our counselors have been working with your student to discuss class options and graduation requirements. Over the past three weeks, students have had the opportunity to select their classes for the upcoming school year.

However, the advising process does not end here. The most crucial part of this journey is the ongoing conversation you have with your student about their class choices. All course requests can be viewed in StudentVue under the “Course Request” section. Students will have until March 28th to make any changes to their course selections.

Please note that, due to staffing decisions, any requests made after March 28th will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on our staffing for the 2025-2026 school year.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your student’s academic journey.

Student Services Quick Links

AP Exam Volunteers Needed

This year, we will give almost 2,500 AP Exams at WSHS and we need your help! We are searching for volunteers to support our staff and serve as testing room monitors between May 5^th and May 23^rd.

• Volunteers can be any responsible adult who is not actively employed by a tutoring or test preparation company.
• Volunteers who are current, former, or retired teachers should not sign up for a subject they are teaching or have taught.
• Volunteers should not sign up for an exam if any family member will take that exam this year.

Please use the Sign Up Genius link to select one ore more slots: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A44AAA828A5FA7-55538782-wshs#/. More details about the time commitment and responsibilities are available on the sign up page.

Questions? Please email our Assessment Coach, Laura Fitzsimmons (Lmfitzsimmon@fcps.edu).

STUDENT CORNER

Complete the ASVAB and Receive a Career Readiness Medal at Graduation!

We are excited to share that in alignment with the VDOE accreditation standards, West Springfield High School will be recognizing students with a graduation medal, to be worn at commencement, for achievement in the areas of education, employment, and career readiness.  

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a valuable career exploration tool that your student will have the opportunity to take at West Springfield High School on two upcoming dates. 

Seniors have one more opportunities to take the ASVAB. Students can register at the link:

• March 21 – ASVAB (10 - 12th Graders, Register)

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to contact our College and Career Specialist, Jeff Toomer, at jktoomer@fcps.edu, or phone (703) 913-3985. 

What is CPP? The mission of the College Partnership Program (CPP) is to close the opportunity gap by preparing students for college readiness and success. CPP’s goal is to ensure that students capable of completing a college preparatory path will: succeed in rigorous curriculum, actively participate in the school community, enroll in a four-year college or another post-secondary program, and become responsible participants and leaders of society.

Would your student benefit from the following elements?

• Having a trusted adult at school to touch base with about academics and social-emotional wellbeing
• Organizing their time, materials, thoughts, and writing
• Getting and staying motivated to succeed in school
• Exploring colleges, careers, and a variety of pathways to postsecondary success

Does your student fit into ONE or more of the following categories?

• First in your family to attend a four-year college in the U.S.
• Need financial support to attend college
• Current GPA of 2.5 or above
• Determined to go to college
• Willing to take some advanced courses and put in the necessary work Good attendance record

If you’ve answered “yes” to any of the above, then CPP might be for your student! Talk to your school counselor. Additional information about CPP is on the FCPS website.

Application Extended to March 7

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