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| April 21 |
No School |
| April 22 |
WorkKeys Writing Assessment
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| April 23 |
WorkKeys Reading Assessment |
| April 28 |
History and Reading SOLs for Seniors |
| April 29 |
Science SOL for Seniors |
| April 30 |
Math SOL for Seniors |
| May 22 |
Last Day for Seniors |
| Save the Date - May 28 |
Senior Trip to Dave and Busters - more information coming soon |
| Save the Date - June 1 |
Graduation - 5:00 pm in the Auditorium |
Students and staff enjoy our Career Fair on Thursday, April 16!
Greetings Bryant Families!
What a great week it has been for our staff and students! On Wednesday, April 15, our staff proudly participated in Purple Up! day to recognize our military-connected students and families. As a designated Purple Star school, we are grateful for the service and sacrifices of our military families and enjoyed the opportunity to show our support.
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On Thursday we held our annual Career Fair, where students enjoyed an afternoon filled with guest speakers, networking with potential employers, and discovering valuable community resources. We were honored to host Danielle Craddock, who delivered the keynote presentation; thanks to her, every student received a copy of her book, Launchpad to Success: 21 Ways for Teens to Prepare for Their Dream Careers. To wrap up the day, students received a $20 Uber gift card and enjoyed popsicles together. We encourage you to ask your child about the vendors they met and which career paths sparked their interest.
Looking ahead to next week, our students will be taking the WorkKeys Reading and Writing assessments. These are important evaluations of our students' skills, and we want to ensure everyone is set up for success. Please help us by making sure your child gets plenty of rest and arrives at school on time so they can perform their best.
Finally, please remember that there is no school on Tuesday, April 21, due to the special election. We encourage students to take advantage of this mid-week break by completing any outstanding assignments and turning them in to their teachers. Thank you for your continued partnership in making this a successful school year!
Take Care!
Cindy Conley
Principal
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Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters. Our Testing schedule is below.
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WorkKeys Testing
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Senior Testing Dates
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Grades 9-11 SOL Testing Dates
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April 22 - WorkKeys Reading
April 23 - WorkKeys Writing
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April 28 - History & Reading SOLs
April 29 - Science SOL
April 30 - Math SOL
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May 5 - History & Reading SOLs
May 6 - Science SOL
May 7 - Math SOL
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Explore Life After High School at Flash Forward Postsecondary Education and Employment Options Event
Fairfax County Public Schools’ Career and Transition Services will host Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options on Wednesday, April 22, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in the cafeteria at Woodson High School.
The event is designed for students with disabilities pursuing a standard or advanced diploma and their families. It offers an introduction to postsecondary pathways, including education, employment, and community programs. Representatives from adult education, workforce programs, and community organizations will be available to share resources and answer questions.
Families are encouraged to register in advance to attend.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Calendar Updates
- Teacher on The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Support Your Student During SOLs
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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