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Woodson Weekly is published every Monday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Vision Statement
Carter G. Woodson High School is a community that embraces diversity in a culture of improvement and success that promotes academic curiosity and individual mental and physical growth.
FCPS Impact Awards Recipients
Message from Mr. Greata
It's finally here – Homecoming Week! This is going to be one of the most exciting weeks of the year, and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you. We kicked things off last Friday with our Jersey Out Spirit Day, and the fun continues tonight at our annual Bonfire starting at 6:30 PM.
We then continue with our Spirit Week Schedule: Tourist Tuesday, Twin Day on Wednesday, Dress Your Age on Thursday, and then a USA OUT on Friday. On Thursday we’ll have our Homecoming pep rally, which is always spirited to the max!
Of course, don't miss out on the big events this weekend:
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Parade Friday at 4:30 PM
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Pig Out at the tailgate from 5 PM to 7PM
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Homecoming Game & Court Royalty will be revealed during the halftime show
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Rio Carnival Dance on Saturday, October 18, from 8 to 11 PM
This Wednesday, October 15, at 7:00 PM we’re excited to host singers from across our pyramid at our Annual Pyramid Chorus Concert. This concert is always a joy and I am sure it will be a night of beautiful melodies and harmony!
Last week, a team from our staff won an FCPS Impact Award, which recognizes contributions that transform student lives. Our Portrait of a CAV team shared how they’ve taken this work to new heights. The Portrait of a Graduate outlines the knowledge, skills, experiences, and attributes students need to succeed in life and be "future-ready." Additionally, FCPS encourages students to create presentations of learning to showcase how they’ve grown, proven their skills, and why it matters.
The Portrait of a CAV team at Carter G Woodson High School has been leading this work for years. Over several years, it has since evolved into a school-wide initiative where every student completes a presentation of learning each year based on one of the Portrait of a Graduate skills. This initiative has added purpose to our advisory periods and supported our school climate, as teachers and students build relationships while developing the presentations of learning. Events like Career Day have supplemented this work and conversations about post-secondary plans.
Please join me in congratulating the Portrait of a CAV team for their hard work and dedication. Thank you Paula DiSalvo, Katrina Cohen, Melinda Conner, Christie Day, Lee Hedrick, Mike Jeffry, Nishi Langhorne, Jeffrey Lonnet, Kathy Marcos, John Michals, Emma Miller, Ann Marie Rodgerson, Katherine Stransky, and Kelsey Treague for everything you do!
This year, we’ll continue to explore new ways to support our students’ post-secondary goals in alignment with the new Virginia School Performance and Support Framework. More importantly, we’re continuing to build on the great work that’s always been happening at Woodson High School. For example, we’ll be offering the ASVAB test to a broader range of students this year, not just those interested in the military. The test serves as a comprehensive evaluation of a student’s strengths and can help match them with a suitable career and post-secondary path and is aligned to the readiness portion of the new state framework.
If you’re wondering how to finance your post-secondary education, be sure to check out the information below regarding the FAFSA application.
As always, check out woodsonsports.com for all the sporting events this week. And a quick reminder that there is no school next Monday, October 20th, in observance of Diwali. To those observing, we wish you and your family a joyful and prosperous Diwali!
Have a wonderful week!
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 the Attendance Office in the morning!
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, making sending a note the quickest option!
For emergencies or last-minute appointments, you can also call the 24-hour attendance line at 703-503-4800 and leave a message.
Important Reminders:
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Email is not accepted for reporting absences or early checkouts.
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If a student becomes sick during the school day, they must be checked out through the clinic, not the attendance office.
Go Paperless!
Did you know you can view your student’s report card under the Documents tab in ParentVUE? You also have the option to “Go Paperless” for Secondary Report Cards and Elementary Progress Reports by simply checking the box under your account details. This ensures your documents are delivered digitally, saving paper and arriving faster — plus they won’t be mailed to your home.
Homecoming Activities
Theme: Rio
Homecoming Field Day & Bonfire – Monday, October 13, 6:30 – 9 :30 Pat Cunningham Stadium
Bonfire will take place behind the stadium and will be lit no later than 8:00 PM. Join us for hot cider, games and fun.
Spirit Week – Friday, Oct 10 – Friday, October 17
Fri, 10/11 – Rep Your Flock Day – wear your favorite team’s hat or jersey
Tue, 10/14 – Tourist Day – dress like a tourist
Wed, 10/15 – Birds of a Feather Day – Twin Day
Thu, 10/16 – Dress Your Age Day – Freshmen: babies/toddlers; Sophomores: pre-teens; Juniors: parents; Seniors: senior citizens; Faculty: students
Fri, 10/17 – Wear Red, White and Blue
Homecoming Pep Rally – Thursday, October 16 at the Football Stadium during 3rd period.
Homecoming Parade – Friday, October 17, 4:30 – 5:15pm Free Homecoming Dance ticket if you drive your convertible/Jeep/Pickup Truck in the Homecoming Parade.
Pre-game Pig-out – Friday, October 17, 5:00 – 6:45pm outside on the field between the tennis courts and the stadium. This is a community event for students and parents. Admission is free. Join us for fun, games, face painting, moon bounce, food trucks, and more before the Homecoming game. Attendees can purchase a wristband for $5 which gets them unlimited turns on the moon bounce obstacle course, one popcorn, one snow cone, one cotton candy.
Homecoming Dance – Saturday, October 18, 8:00 – 11:00pm
Dance tickets go on sale starting Monday, October 6, and will be sold between the Cafeterias during all lunches and on e-tix (Follow this link to purchase tickets online). No tickets are sold at the door. Tickets sold at school can be paid for with cash or check. Students wishing to purchase a homecoming ticket with a credit card must purchase the ticket through e-tix. The dance attire is semi-formal and tickets cost $25.
Students bringing a non-Woodson guest must get prior approval from administration. Guest request forms are in the main school office and on Schoology and are due on Thursday, October 16.
Rio Carnival HOCO Spirit Week Oct 10-17
INOVA Blood Drive
The INOVA Blood Drive will be coming up soon at Woodson on Oct. 27th. We would need your help as a parent volunteer to assist with signing in/out students for attendance purposes. If you are available for any time on that day between 8am-2:30pm, please email legrecodecer@fcps.edu.
We would also be grateful for your blood donation if you are interested. Parents can sign up for an appointment by emailing mphu@fcps.edu for a time slot available between 8am-2pm. We will try to make sure to minimize your wait time by having you in front of students. Thanks so much for your consideration.
Important Dates for 2025-2026
Friday, October 17th - Homecoming Parade and Football Game
Monday, October 20th - No School
Saturday, October 18th - Homecoming Dance
Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 - Winter Break
Thursday, January 15th-Curriculum Night 6-8pm
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3 - Spring Break
Thursday, June 4th- Class of 2026 Graduation
Wednesday, June 17th - Last Day of SY25-26
FAFSA Updates
Federal Student Aid has made the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available ahead of the scheduled release date. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their students to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office website for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account, if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA.
The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application has not yet opened but should be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.
Over the next few months, College Access Fairfax will be offering several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website.
In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org.
College and Career Center
College & Career Center Updates are posted in Schoology every week! | 
