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Centreville Students, Families, and Community,
As we enter the final week of the third quarter, and with Spring Break mere days away, I want to take a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and focus on the strong finish ahead. For our Class of 2026, this moment is especially significant, with fewer than 50 school days remaining until graduation on June 11. While the end of the school year is in sight, this is not the time to ease up. It is critical that we close out this quarter, and the 2025–2026 school year, with purpose and determination. I encourage all of our students to stay focused, continue working hard, and seek support whenever it is needed. We are here to help you succeed.
As we look ahead, I also want to share an important update regarding our schedule for SOL testing. Centreville High School will operate on a modified bell schedule on April 30, May 4, and May 6. On these dates, students scheduled to take an SOL assessment will participate in testing blocks from 8:10–11:15 AM. Our goal is to provide a calm, focused environment that allows every student to perform at their very best. These assessments are not only essential for graduation requirements, but they also serve as important benchmarks for our school as a whole. Additional details are included below, and we will continue to communicate with students and families as these dates approach.
After Spring Break, the pace of the school year will only accelerate. I encourage all students and families to take full advantage of the upcoming break as a time to rest, recharge, and prepare for the final stretch. Please note that there will be limited access to the school building during the break, along with reduced hours, so that our staff can also take some well-deserved time.
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support of our Centreville community. I will return with the next Wildcat Weekly on April 5. Until then, stay safe and enjoy your Spring Break.
Go Wildcats!
Dr. Erik Healey, Principal
March 22 - Class of 2026 Yard Signs on Sale
March 22 - All-Night Grad Party GoFundMe Fundraiser
March 27 - End of Third Quarter - Early Release Bell Schedule
March 28 - April 6 - Spring Break
April 6-19 - Principal Evaluation Feedback Questionnaire
April 9 - College Commitment Celebration Day, Centreville High School Gym, 9:50-11:15AM
April 9 - Centreville Pyramid Art Show, Centreville High School, 4:30-6:30PM
April 10 - No School - Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
April 11 - CVHS Thrift Sale Fundraiser, Centreville High School, 8:00AM-1:00PM
April 14 - PTSA Meeting, Centreville High School Library, 6:00PM
April 17-19 - CVHS Theatre Spring Play
April 20-24 - Stress Less Week
April 25 - Junior/Senior Prom, Union Stage - Washington, D.C., 7:00-10:00PM
April 30, May 4 & 6 - SOL Testing Days - Modified Student Schedule
May 4-15: Advanced Placement (AP) Testing
March 22 - Class of 2026 Yard Signs on Sale: Celebrate your senior in style! Class of 2026 Graduation Yard Signs are now available for purchase through the PTSA Store. Signs are $26 each, and supplies are limited. Visit https://centrevillehsptsa.givebacks.com/shop to place your order or scan the QR code shared in our materials. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your Class of 2026 pride!
March 22 - All-Night Grad Party GoFundMe Fundraiser: The Centerville High School PTSA is hosting an All Night Graduation Party (ANGP) on June 11 — a celebration the night of graduation, filled with games, prizes, food, and memories to last a lifetime! To offset student costs, the PTSA is hoping to raise $1,500 to make this a special event for the Class of 2026. Give $5 or $50 — and help us give the Class of 2026 the send-off they have earned! Here is the link to donate. Thank you!
April 6 - Principal Evaluation Feedback Questionnaire: On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Centreville High School will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
April 9 - College Commitment Celebration Day: Centreville High School is proud to celebrate our Wildcat student-athletes during our upcoming College Commitment Celebration Day. This special event recognizes the hard work, dedication, and achievements of students who have committed to continuing both their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. It is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to honor these athletes and the commitment they have shown to their sport, their studies, and Wildcat Nation. Families of participating student-athletes are warmly encouraged to attend as we celebrate this exciting milestone together.
April 9 - Centreville Pyramid Art Show: Join us for the Centreville Pyramid Art Show on April 9th from 4:30–6:30 PM at Centreville High School. This special evening will showcase artwork created by talented students from Centreville High School, Liberty Middle School, Centre Ridge Elementary, Bull Run Elementary, Centreville Elementary, Colin Powell Elementary, and Union Mill Elementary. Come enjoy a wonderful celebration of student creativity featuring beautiful artwork, live music, and light snacks. We hope to see you there!
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April 11 - CVHS Thrift Sale Fundraiser: Join us for the CVHS Thrift Sale on Saturday, April 11th from 8:00AM-1:00PM. This a great opportunity to shop great deals while supporting a meaningful cause. Donations will be accepted at CVHS on Friday, April 10th from 3:00–7:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the CVHS Class of 2026 All-Night Grad Party. We hope to see you there!
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April 17-19 - Centreville Theatre Spring Play: From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes this smash-hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award-winning comedy – now adapted specially for high school performers – is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter! Tickets can be purchased: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15624
April 20-24 - Stress Less Week: Wildcat Wellness Week will take place from April 20-24. Throughout the week, students and staff will learn and practice wellness skills, participate in wellness activities during ROAR, and focus on strategies that support their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. As we move into the final stretch of the school year, wellness week is a great time to pause, recharge, and focus on healthy habits that support success both in and out of the classroom. We look forward to a week of positivity, balance, and self-care for our entire school community.
April 25 - Junior/Senior Prom - Save the Date: We are excited to announce that Junior/Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Union Stage at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.. This year’s theme is “A Monumental Night”—an evening sure to be filled with memories that will last a lifetime! Ticket sales will begin after Spring Break. Additional details will be shared soon. We can’t wait to celebrate this special night with our juniors and seniors!
April 30, May 4 & 6 - SOL Testing Days - Modified Student Schedule: As we approach spring testing, we are adjusting our bell schedule to create a testing environment more conducive to student success on these important end of year SOL assessments. Centreville High School’s bell schedule will be modified on April 30, May 4, and May 6. SOL testing will occur from 8:10 AM - 11:15 AM.
For Students Taking SOLs:
- Students must take their scheduled SOL tests.
- Students will receive an email to their fcpsschools.net account with their specific testing dates and locations. Parents will also receive this information.
- Students should arrive on time with a fully charged FCPS Chromebook & charger.
- All school buses will run on their normal schedules.
For Students NOT Taking SOLs:
- Students who are at school during the testing time (8:10 AM - 11:15 AM) will be assigned to a room to work on:
- Missing assignments
- Review activities
- Other academic tasks
- Students who do not have transportation for a late arrival should ride the bus or be dropped off before 8:10am.
- Students may also complete missing assignments or review activities at home and arrive at school by 11:15AM.
- Students arriving after 11:15 AM will attend class as outlined below.
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Centreville Students Lead Award-Winning Effort, Raising Over $108,000 for Blood Cancer Research: Centreville High School student Cara Portella recently led “Xavier’s Xtreme Team” in the nationally recognized Student Visionaries of the Year campaign for Blood Cancer United, raising an incredible $108,052.50 in just seven weeks to support blood cancer research and patients. Working alongside a team of primarily CVHS students, their efforts earned multiple honors, including the Impact Award, Hero Award, and a top-three finish among 19 Northern Virginia teams. Several Centreville students were also recognized individually for outstanding fundraising, with Cara named a top-five fundraiser and Hall of Fame honoree. Inspired by her brother’s battle with leukemia, Cara’s leadership and the team’s dedication have made a meaningful impact on countless lives and continue to showcase the extraordinary commitment of our Centreville Wildcats. Check out the full story on Good Morning Washington ABC 7 WJLA!
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Centreville Prom Dress Shop Featured on WUSA9: The efforts of our Classroom on the Mall students, led by marketing teacher Ms. Miranda Schick, were highlighted on WUSA9 recently. The piece recognizes the power of finding your passion, building positive relationships, and giving back to the community. Thank you to Ms. Schick, all her students, and all of our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to learning by doing and to contributing to our community.
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CVHS Choirs Earn Top Honors at District Assessment: Congratulations to the CVHS Choral Department on their District Choral Assessment last week! 86 singers in 3 choirs traveled to GMU on March 11 to perform two songs for 3 judges and to sight read before 1 judge. All 3 choirs received ratings of only 1 (Superior) and 2 (Excellent) across the board, and all 3 choirs received straight 1's (Superior) in sight reading! Treble Choir received an overall rating of 1 (Superior), Bella Voce received an overall rating of 1 (Superior), and Symphonic Choir received an overall rating of 2 (Excellent). Congratulations to all!
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Centreville Students Earn Honors at Regional Science Fair: Congratulations to the 17 CVHS students who earned top honors at the Fairfax Regional Science Fair last weekend! Competing among 442 projects from 28 schools, our students demonstrated not only exceptional knowledge and skill, but also the kind of curiosity and higher-level thinking that define our school community. Their ability to ask meaningful questions, analyze complex problems, and develop innovative solutions led to an incredible achievement of over 91% of Centreville High School projects receiving an award. Through their work, they are building the habits of mind that drive progress in STEM fields and beyond. We are proud of the way they are already contributing to the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and we look forward to seeing how their curiosity and creativity will continue to shape the world.
 
Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year: As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact Kristin Girardin, Director of Student Services, for support or assistance. To access this feature:
- Log in to your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
- Click Edit Information.
- In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
- Click Save Changes.
Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature. Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.
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. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
2026 Special Education Family Conference: The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School. Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action. Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
2026 Awards Recognizing Special Education Supporters: Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across Fairfax County Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.
Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online. Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.
Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Comparta su Opinión con la Dra. Reid: Siendo una líder que sabe escuchar, la Dra. Reid considera muy importante conectarse e involucrarse con miembros de la comunidad en toda la división escolar. Sus reuniones Conversaciones con la Comunidad representan oportunidades para que comparta sus ideas y opiniones y para que haga las preguntas que tenga. Los eventos se realizarán en estas fechas, durante la primavera (de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. a menos se notifiquen cambios):
Se ofrecerán servicios de Cuidado de Niños y de Traducción. Estos eventos están abiertos para todas las personas. Visite la página de participación comunitaria de la superintendente para que encuentre la información más reciente.
Conferencia Familiar de Educación Especial 2026: La Conferencia Familiar de Educación Especial 2026, titulada "Más fuertes juntos: Conectando a familias y escuelas", se llevará a cabo el sábado 18 de abril, de 8:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m., en la Escuela Secundaria Marshall (Marshall High School). La Dra. Shelley Moore pronunciará el discurso principal sobre "La evolución de la inclusión". En él se examinará cómo los objetivos de la inclusión han seguido cambiando y evolucionando a medida que aprendemos más sobre la diversidad y la identidad. Se invitará a los participantes a reflexionar sobre sus propios contextos y a considerar los próximos pasos en materia de defensa de derechos y acción. Visite la página web de la Conferencia Familiar de Educación Especial 2026 de FCPS para obtener más información, incluida la oferta de sesiones simultáneas y una lista de los proveedores que estarán presentes en el lugar. Confirme su asistencia a la conferencia de este año.
Premios 2026 en reconocimiento a los defensores de la educación especial: Ya están abiertas las nominaciones para los Premios 2026 de la PTA de Educación Especial del Condado de Fairfax (SEPTA), los cuales reconocen a educadores, personal, voluntarios y miembros de la comunidad que se esfuerzan al máximo para apoyar a los estudiantes que reciben servicios de educación especial. Este programa anual rinde homenaje a personas de todo el sistema de Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) que demuestran un compromiso excepcional con la inclusión, el apoyo y el éxito de los estudiantes.
Entre los galardonados pueden figurar maestros, asistentes de instrucción, administradores, terapeutas, voluntarios y otros miembros de la comunidad que hayan marcado una diferencia significativa en la vida de los estudiantes y sus familias. Las nominaciones estarán abiertas hasta el viernes 27 de marzo y pueden enviarse en línea. Los ganadores de los premios serán reconocidos en la Ceremonia de Premiación de la SEPTA el sábado 2 de mayo, donde familias, educadores y miembros de la comunidad se reunirán para celebrar a aquellos que contribuyen a construir comunidades escolares más inclusivas y solidarias. Los detalles sobre la inscripción para la ceremonia se anunciarán en una fecha posterior.
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