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Updates from Chantilly HS

Dates to Note:

April 6: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday

April 6-10: National Assistant Principals' Week!

April 9: Chantilly Pyramid Art Show

April 10: Student Holiday, Teacher Workday, Jr. / Sr. Prom!

April 21: Special Election Day - Student Holiday

Please call the main office for assistance and to make registration appointments.

Chantilly Main Office: 703-222-8100

Please call your student's subschool for early dismissal.

Office and Building Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Chantilly A/B Day Calendar

A Note from Dr. Goodloe:

Dear Chantilly Community,

On behalf of the entire Chantilly faculty, I hope that you and your loved ones have been enjoying the spring break. WE look forward to welcoming our Chargers back to school for an A day (1, HR, 5, 7) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Prom Ticket Sales and Donations Requested

Attention Families of Juniors and Seniors - Prom is fast approaching - Friday, April 10! Tickets may be purchased on MySchool Bucks until 4/9, and cash sales will take place in the cafeteria during all lunches 4/7-9 .We have worked to keep the price down for students at our awesome venue and are asking for some support to provide sweet treats at the event. Please consider a donation on MySchoolBucks when you purchase a ticket to help make Prom extra special for our Chargers!

Share the Love with our Staff!

Share the Love with our Chantilly Staff - PTSA WishList:

Help the PTSA keep our teachers and staff fueled and appreciated all year long. Please use this wish list link if you would like to buy snacks or a gift card or drop off items in the front office.

WE appreciate your ongoing support and partnership. I look forward to connecting with you at Chantilly very soon.

Sincerely,

Amy T. Goodloe, Ed.D.

Principal, Chantilly HS

WE Lead the CHARGE!

atgoodloe@fcps.edu

@DrGoodloe

703-222-8100

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Prom 2026: Night At The Bayou. April 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM, at The River View At Occoquan. Ticket Sales Start March 9. March 16 to April 9, tickets are $75 on MySchoolBucks. Tickets can also be purchased with cash during all lunch on March 26 & 27, and April 7 through April 9. Tickets are $85, cash only at the door.

Attendance Matters

Spring (Break) is HERE!

Every year, absences spike in the weeks before and after spring break. Let’s break that cycle!
Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning. But it’s harder to teach and it’s harder to learn when too many students are absent.
Make sure your student is in school every day, right up until vacation starts so they can finish Quarter 3 strongly.
We are eager to welcome your student back in school on Tuesday, April 7; ready to start their last quarter of the school year!

Things to Consider Regarding a Pre-Arranged School Absence

Pre-arranged absences fall under the same FCPS/VDOE guidelines in terms of excused and unexcused absences.
Even with pre-arranged notification, an absence may be classified as unexcused.
Parents/guardians and students must plan to arrange for their child to complete make-up work, tests, and/or projects.
If the student's absence request exceeds five days, a parent conference may be required. The conference will require a review of the student's academic and absence record.
Students who are absent 15 or more consecutive school days will be withdrawn from enrollment.
FCPS computers and Schoology are not accessible outside of the United States.

Reminders from Chantilly Admin:

Chantilly student drop off and pick up:

We have had increased complaints about students parking and traffic congestion in Shenandoah Apartments and Greenbriar Neighborhoods. Please be a good neighbor and do not use these areas to drop off or pick up Chantilly students:

Please used the Chantilly Kiss and Ride lane for student drop off.
Please pick students up in the Chantilly parking lot after 3:05 PM
Violators may be ticketed or towed

Cell Phone Policy Reminders

Phones Off, Learning On

FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:

Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces.
Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.

If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at [phone number]. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

Google Sites Blocked on FCPS network

Due to observed student misuse and gaming during class, starting today, Chantilly HS will block all external Google Sites. Google Sites starting with the URL sites.google.com that do not originate from our official FCPS domain will be automatically blocked on all FCPS devices where a student is logged in. Many students use these sites to circumvent our content filter to access gaming sites Students can still access their created Google Sites through their Google Drive account and then filter the drive by the “site” type. This will display all the student's created sites. Students can also still access all internal Google Sites by navigating to the URL of the site

Charge Ahead! Class of 2030 Registration Is Open

Charge Ahead is an orientation program for rising 9th-grade students to help them become more familiar with the school building, schedule, and high school expectations!

What We Do:

Meet other rising 9th grade students!
School tours and Q&A from our leadership students and school clubs.
Walk a mock schedule and meet our admin team.
Enjoy a pizza lunch and a Class of 2030 T-shirt.

Sessions are on:

Tuesday, August 11^th (9am – 1pm)
Wednesday, August 12^th (1pm – 5pm)
Thursday, August 13^th (9am – 1pm)

Register here from March 18th - July 31st. The registration fee can be paid on MySchoolBucks. Due to upfront costs, we cannot provide refunds.

Questions or concerns? Contact David Dewett at dmdewett@fcps.edu.

Summer Learning

Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students

Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps

Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.

Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!

Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.

New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.

Self-Directed Economics and Personal FinanceSummer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. During the self-directed course, students work independently to complete the requirements. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 5. For more information, see the Summer Learning information page.

Summer Online CampusTake advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s Online Campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 5. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.

Checking out early?

The best and most efficient way to check your student out of school early is to send a note with them to take to their Subschool Office in the morning! Or call your child's subschool before 9 a.m. to request early dismissal. You can find the phone numbers at the bottom of this email and on the Chantilly Attendance page.

Your student will receive a pass to leave class at the time you specify.
You won't need to come inside the school; your student will simply come out to meet you.

Please be aware that if you sign your student out in person, it can take up to 30 minutes for the pass to reach them. Sending a note is always the quickest option!

Important Reminders:

Email is not accepted for reporting absences or early checkouts.
If a student becomes sick during the school day, they must be checked out through the clinic, not the Subschool Office, or by text with the student..

Volunteer FCPS

Volunteer FCPS Helps Community Members Connect With Schools

The new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities at our school or across the school district.

Volunteer FCPS is how FCPS provides a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. Anyone interested in volunteering with FCPS must:

Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk on EVERY visit – no exceptions.

Recent Updates to Volunteer Opportunity Levels

Due to the overwhelming response, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers. Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.

Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a comprehensive background check that includes fingerprinting).

To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal confirmation that you have no history of violent felonies, physical or sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude (dishonesty, fraud, things that are immoral by society’s standards).

Visit the Volunteer FCPS website to complete a volunteer orientation. View Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the volunteer levels.