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Woodson Weekly -  January 17

Woodson Weekly is usually published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.

Mission Statement

Woodson High School’s mission is to empower our community to reach their individual potential by creating a healthy environment of mutual respect, responsibility, equity, and inclusion. 

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Important Dates

Monday, January 20th - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Inauguration Day; Holiday, No School

Friday, January 24th, 7:00PM - Dessert on Broadway

Saturday, January 25th, 2:00PM & 7:00PM - Dessert on Broadway

Saturday, January 25th, 3:00PM & 5:00PM - Unified Special Olympics Basketball Tournament at Marshall HS (Enter at Door #5)

Tuesday, January 28th - End of 2nd Quarter

Wednesday, January 29th - Teacher Workday; No School for Students

Saturday, February 8th - International Night

Monday, February 17th - Presidents' Day; Holiday

Woodson Calendar

See the complete 24-25 FCPS school year calendar

2025-2026 FCPS calendar

Message from Mr. Greata

It’s been a busy week here at Carter G. Woodson High School as we’ve been catching up from snow days, preparing for the end of the second quarter, and looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year. This week, we were thrilled to welcome many of our families, including rising 9th-grade families, to CG Woodson for our Curriculum Night and start to envision the possibilities for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Course selection is a vital part of our students' academic journey. Through conversations with parents, teachers, and students, it is clear that we all agree on the importance of providing access to rigorous courses that prepare our students for whatever paths they choose after high school. At the same time, we recognize the need to help students strike a balance between their academic life, extracurricular activities, and their pursuits outside of school. I look forward to continuing these important conversations!

This year, our course catalog has expanded to include additional AP options for 9th and 10th graders. Ninth-grade students will now have the opportunity to enroll in AP Human Geography, and sophomores will be able to take AP Seminar, which also fulfills an English 10 credit. We are excited about these additions, as they offer an accessible introduction to AP coursework and align with our commitment to academic excellence.

As these courses are new to our curriculum, we will continue to share more information about them in the coming weeks. Please stay tuned for updates as we learn and grow together in these offerings.

I’m also delighted to share some incredible news from our theater program! Our recent one-act play earned recognition for Best Music and Best Storytelling at the Virginia Thespian Festival. Additionally, Silas Blocker was named to the All-Star Cast, and both Aiden Brennan and Julie Gurrola received Top Actor awards for their performances in Essential Self-Defense. The VHSL One-Act Competition is this weekend, and we wish our talented thespians the very best of luck!

Our Science Olympiad team has been achieving amazing results this season. On December 14, they placed 1st out of 27 teams, and on January 11, they again took 1st place out of 60 teams. These are incredible accomplishments in such a competitive environment! Their next competition is the Princeton University Invitational on February 1—go Cavs!

This week, we also celebrated our senior athletes on the wrestling team (Wednesday night) and the swim and dive team (Thursday night). It’s always heartwarming to reflect on how much our seniors have grown. You can continue cheering them on this weekend:

• Swim and Dive Team: Competing tonight and tomorrow at Oakmont.
• Wrestling Team: Competing tomorrow at Annandale High School.
• Basketball Team: Traveling to Osbourn High School tomorrow after a decisive win against Fairfax High School last night. Go Cavaliers!

Next week, our choral department presents the highly anticipated Dessert on Broadway, with a show on Friday night and two shows on Saturday. For tickets and more details, please visit the Dessert on Broadway website.

A quick reminder: there is no school this Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Also, the second quarter ends soon, on January 28. Please check in with your student to ensure they’re on track to finish the semester strong.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and their incredible activities. Have a wonderful long weekend!

Warm regards,

Kevin Greata
Principal

View our Student and Group Recognition webpage!

Woodson Science Olympiad team placed 1st in a field of 60 teams this past weekend. Way to go, Cavs!

School Closed Monday, January 20th Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Inauguration Day

Dessert on Broadway

Woodson Chorus invites you to its 36th annual Dessert on Broadway!

This Broadway Revue show is great entertainment for all ages, a wonderful musical theater experience for the entire family to enjoy together. The show is fully staged with costumes and a live band accompaniment.  

This year Woodson students will be performing songs from musicals such as Hair, Pippin, Mean Girls, Six, Kimberly Akimbo, Fiddler on the Roof, and many more!

It wouldn't be Dessert on Broadway without the dessert!  Patrons come before the show to enjoy a dessert and beverage in the DOB Cafe.  We will be serving several cake choices including our famous Black Magic Cake. Dessert service will be from 5:45-6:45 for the evening shows and 12:45-1:45 for the matinee.

Get your tickets now at https://whschorus.booktix.com or purchase a ticket at the door.

Suggested donations for tickets are $5 Students, $10 Seniors (65+), and $15 Adults. Add on your Dessert ticket for $6.00.

Beautiful sunrise over the snowy Woodson grounds on Monday morning. 

2nd Quarter Ends Tuesday, January 28th

Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the second quarter. See the complete school year calendar. 

SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue
Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child. 

Teacher Workday Wednesday, January 29th No school for students

Gap Year Fair 

Learn about opportunities for the year following graduation at the Gap Year Fair. FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas will co-host the annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, January 28, 6-8:30 p.m., at Marshall High School. 

This event is for high school students and their families who are interested in learning about opportunities for the year following high school graduation. Students should register at USA Gap Year Fairs. 

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

Get2Green Event at Woodson

Are you interested in being an environmentally conscious citizen? Are you concerned about food waste?  If so, you are invited to attend a FCPS Get2Green event at Woodson H.S., sponsored by Canterbury Woods E.S. and Woodson H.S.  We will be showing an abbreviated version of the documentary Just Eat It, followed by a panel discussion by experts from Food for Others, Hands on Harvest, FCPS students and more!

Where: Woodson High School.  Please park by the front of the school and enter through door 18. 

When: Thursday, February 6th, 6:30-8:15PM

The annual Woodson Basketball Turnpike Night will be on January 24th. Turnpike players K-6th grade wearing a jersey will get in free to the games with a paying adult. Hope to see you there!

College & Career Center

College & Career Center Events can be found on the Woodson Wide School Calendar (filter by College & Career in turquoise).

Updates with new Scholarship & Enrichment Opportunities are posted weekly in the CGW All SCHOOL Schoology Course.

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