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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.
Cav Kudos winners are students who have demonstrated acts of kindness and good citizenship.
Message from Mr. Greata
Welcome back! It’s wonderful to have everyone returning to the halls of Carter G. Woodson High School. I hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating break.
As we jump back into the swing of things, I wanted to share some incredible highlights and upcoming events within our community.
I am beyond proud to share the phenomenal work of our students in the 2026 Northern Virginia Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign. Two dedicated Woodson teams took part in this year's Blood Cancer United initiative, raising more than $60,000 for life-saving research and treatments. Please join me in celebrating Cavs for a Cure, led by Aiden Wang, Daniel Moreth, and Jude Hanlon, alongside their team (Angelina Tran, Cally Codding, Elliot Lewis, Natalie Mai, Siena Ang, Lorenzo Tessarolo, Noelle Choi, Olivia Atiyeh, Dhanava Dowla, Dylan Lim, Faith Lee, Olivia Lowe, Marin Marks, and Riley Saunders), and CURE-ageous, led by Sophia Han with team members Chau Vo and Lina Tran. Their commitment to the fight against blood cancer is a true testament to the spirit of Woodson.
Our fine arts department is blooming this season! We invite the entire community—and our division leadership—to witness the creativity of our students at our upcoming exhibitions. The Woodson Pyramid Art Show will take place on April 14, followed by the Woodson HS Senior Art Show on April 15. Both events run from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Woodson High School. For questions regarding these shows, please contact awsaffron@fcps.edu.
Today, you should have received an email containing a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This anonymous questionnaire is a vital part of our Performance Evaluation Program. I truly value your perspective and hope you will take a few moments to share your feedback on our school’s progress and environment.
Finally, spring sports are officially in full swing! Whether it’s on the field, the court, or the track, our athletes would love your support. For a full schedule of games and matches, please visit woodsonsports.com.
As a reminder, there is No School for students this Friday, April 10. Let's make this a great week back!
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Important Dates for 2025-2026
Friday, April 10th - Teacher Workday - No Students
Tuesday, April 14th - Parents will be able to see grades in ParentVue at 6AM
Wednesday, April 15th - Report cards will be available in the documents tab in ParentVue
Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday, May 26th - Teacher Workday - No Students
Wednesday, May 27th - No School
Thursday, June 4th- Class of 2026 Graduation
Wednesday, June 17th - Last Day of SY25-26
Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
Woodson High School is in search of parent volunteers and/or recent graduate volunteers for this spring’s AP testing. This is a great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.
AP exams will take place from May 4th – May 15th. There are two test sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning test sessions require proctors to be present from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (approximately). Afternoon test sessions require proctors to be present from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (approximately).
Please contact Elizabeth Walter ehwalter@fcps.edu if you are able to volunteer and help proctor. As always, we greatly appreciate the support. Thank you!
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NOTIFICATION OF TESTING:
SOL Grade 9-12 Assessments
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course (EOC) assessments will be administered at CG Woodson HS between April 20 and June 3, 2026. Your student may be taking one or more assessments.
Some SOL assessments are required under federal law, and some may be needed to verify credit for high school graduation. The table below shows the SOL EOC tests available to fulfill federal participation and/or verified credit requirements.
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Content Area
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Mathematics
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Science
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English
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Social Studies
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Available Tests
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Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2
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Biology Chemistry
Earth Science
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Reading
Writing
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Virginia and U.S. History
World History 1 World History 2
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- Federal law requires schools to provide students one SOL test in reading, in mathematics, and in science during grades 9-12. These assessments provide information about student achievement to the parent/guardian, school, division, and state.
- State law requires students to verify credits to fulfill Standard and Advanced Studies diploma requirements, as outlined on the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage.
- SOL tests are the most common way students earn the verified credits they need. However, performance assessments (Social Studies only) or substitute assessments approved by the Virginia Board of Education may be another option available for your student to verify certain credits.
An SOL Tests in High Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage provides more information about SOL EOC tests in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Information about timing and process for accessing SOL test results can be found on the SOL Test Results | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage. All SOL assessments are taken in-person at school. School staff will schedule and communicate specific testing dates for your student based on their individual assessment needs. If you do not want your student to participate in SOL assessments, you may choose to refuse testing. However, any decision to refuse SOL tests should be made in consultation with school staff to allow full consideration of any potential implications for on-time graduation. See the Information for Families about Testing and Assessments | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage section for information to support this decision.
If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact your student’s school counselor or the assessment coach/school test coordinator, Kathleen Crosson.
Junior Focus Day – April 7, First Period & Returns: Woodson juniors will participate in Junior Focus Day, where they will attend three sessions exploring college and career pathways. Families are encouraged to review the session descriptions together and help students choose the three sessions that interest them most. To help students prepare, we have created a Padlet with descriptions of all available sessions:
Junior Focus Day Padlet
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminars
Attention all 10th grade students and their parents. All new drivers and parents must attend a state mandated traffic safety seminar, Partners for Safe Teen Driving. Please mark your calendar for the Woodson seminars for 2025-2026. Seminars will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will take place in the Woodson Auditorium. You do NOT have to register for this, attendance will be taken at the presentation.
Wednesday, April 15th
End of Year Final Exam Schedule
As the school year winds down, we want to ensure our students feel prepared and confident heading into their final assessments. To help your family plan ahead and manage those end-of-term study sessions, we have published the complete End-of-Year Final Exam Schedule and Senior Activities Schedule on our website.
Seniors
To view event photos, after graduation, go to https://my.photoday.com/gallery/woodsongrad26
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Math Center
The Woodson Math Center is now open. Students can come by B208 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 - 3:45 pm to receive free peer math tutoring. Snacks will be provided!
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Yearbook Orders
Order your yearbook by going to: Yearbookordercenter.com
Use code: 5278
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.
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