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Important Dates:
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Feb 2-6- National School Counseling Week
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Feb 6- 100th Day of School
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Feb12- 7:00pm (Auditorium)- Partners for Safe Teen Driving
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Feb 15- National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
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Feb 16- Presidents Day
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Feb 17- Lunar New Year / Ramadan begins at Sundown (Teacher work day)
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Feb 18- Ash Wednesday and First Full Day of Ramadan
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Feb 24-28- Public Schools Week
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March 1-7- National School Social Work Week
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March 2- Read Across America Day
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March 8- Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
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March 20- Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr
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March 27- Quarter End/Early Release
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Mar 30 to Apr 6- Spring Break / Teacher Workday
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Apr 27- 7:00pm (Auditorium)- Partners for Safe Teen Driving
- Jun 5- 2:00pm- Class of 2026 Graduation- Eagle Arena
SCHS ATTENDANCE INFORMATION 2025-26
Report a Full-Day Absence-The fastest way is to use ParentVUE.
Alternative Methods
Required Details
Provide the student's full name, ID, and date(s) of absence, along with your name, relationship, and contact number, and the specific reason. (Student-reported absences will not be excused.)
Key Reminders
Message from Dr. Khoshaba
Greetings, SoCo family,
Last weekend’s historic snowfall and lingering ice kept our community home all week, and while the pause was necessary for safety, we know it disrupted routines for students, families, and staff alike. I’m grateful for your patience and flexibility as we navigated an unusual week together. Because we were out of school all week, this newsletter will be briefer than usual, but no less heartfelt, as we look ahead to getting back into classrooms, reconnecting as a community, and returning to the rhythms that make South County such a special place.
Student and Staff Belonging
SoCo on It’s Academic! We’re excited to share that our students recently taped an episode of It’s Academic, and their episode premieres today! We are incredibly proud of the way they represented South County High School with their knowledge, teamwork, and poise. You can watch the show now on YouTube using the link below. We encourage our entire SoCo community to tune in, cheer them on, and share the link to help increase viewership.
https://youtu.be/ByU83cdnrp8
Thank you for supporting our students and celebrating their hard work and achievement. Go SoCo!
Final Week to Purchase International Night Tickets! International Night, one of South County’s most anticipated events of the year, is almost here! This upcoming week is the final opportunity for SoCo families to purchase tickets before sales open to the general public on Monday. To guarantee your seats, we strongly encourage you to purchase tickets before then, as both shows sell out every year.
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15597/south-county-high-school-theatre
International Night will take place on February 7 with two performances:
- 12:00 PM – designed especially with families in mind
- 5:00 PM – open to the entire community
Each show will run approximately 2½ hours. New thi
s year, ticket buyers can select their exact row and seat, rather than general admission, making early purchase even more important.
Don’t miss this incredible celebration of culture, talent, and SoCo pride; secure your seats while they’re still available!
Taking It To the Mat!
I want to commend our SoCo wrestling team for taking Mother Nature to the mat and squeezing in a quad meet just hours before the snow hit last Saturday. With schedules tightening and conditions uncertain, our wrestlers stayed focused, prepared, and ready to compete. That ability to adjust on the fly speaks to the grit, discipline, and mental toughness that define the sport of wrestling. Well done to our wrestlers and coaches for pinning down the moment and representing SoCo with Stallion pride.
As we dig out from this latest blast of snow, we’re hoping the weather gives us a well-deserved thaw and puts the shovel away for good. Here’s to clear roads, clear skies, and no encore performance from winter.
 Kambar
#StandingStrongFor20Years!
College Partnership Program
College Partnership Program (CPP)
The College Partnership Program focuses on closing the opportunity gap by preparing students for college readiness and success through academic advising, college visits, family engagement and preparation beyond high school. 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 you benefit from the following elements?
- Attending monthly meetings during Stallion Time to learn about colleges, careers, and a variety of pathways to postsecondary success
- Going on field trips to visit colleges and universities
- Getting and staying motivated to succeed in school
Do you 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 you!
Additional information about CPP is on the FCPS website, and students with questions are encouraged to speak with their school counselors or one of the South County program advocates: Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Mims, Mrs. Straughn, and Ms. Biehl.
Students must be logged into their fcpsschools accounts to use this link and access the application. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 on February 20th.
All Current 10th grade HPE students are required to attend one of the 4 scheduled PSTD (Partners for Safe Teen Driving) sessions held here at South County. This is part of the completion of the classroom portion of the Drivers Education curriculum in 10th grade HPE.
Students and a parent/guardian are required to attend one of the 90 minute session on one of the 4 evenings.
Sessions begin promptly at 7:00 pm in the auditorium- doors will close at that time with no late admittance.
PSTD Dates:
- February 12, 2026
- April 27, 2026
2026 CTE Summer Academy
CTE Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration.
Students choose 4 classes each week they participate and learn new content, discover interests, and build their skills.
Details:
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Eligibility: Current 6 to 11 graders
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Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm* *Early drop off begins at 7:30 am; after care ends at 5 pm
New to 2026! We’re offering after care!
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Location - Robinson SS
- Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
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Cost - $300 per week Back for 2026 programs, we will be offering tuition assistance. More information on our webpages.
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New to 2026! We’re offering a 4th week of our programs!
- Different weekly offerings; weekly themes and class offerings can be found on our webpages!
Class Options:
Students will choose four (4) classes each week to build their own specialized summer learning program. Courses are available in all CTE program areas: Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical, Marketing, Technology and Engineering, and Trade and Industrial.
Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content.
For the list and schedule of classes being offered, please visit our webpage!
Registration:
Registration is open from February 2 to June 5, 2026.
Students can register online by visiting the CTE Summer Academy webpage and clicking on the register button.
More Information:
Visit the CTE Summer Academy webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA for more information!
See attached flyer
South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
The South Fairfax Chamber of Commerce is offering Student Scholarships for college and trade school students.
Please apply using the link: Student Scholarship: https://forms.gle/QrV2v89EFMQVLqEB7
ATHLETICS CORNER
South County High School Athletic Booster
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