January 12, 2024
Important Reminders
Report Cards
All students were sent home with students today. Please take time to talk with your student about their grades.
6th Grade White Team Field Trip
If you would like to chaperone for the 6th Grade White Team Field Trip in April, please make sure that you have an approved volunteer form on file.
If you have not completed the form please click here, it will be sent to the School Board for approval.
After-School Tutoring
If you signed up and completed the permission slip, our after-school tutoring program is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If you did not sign up and are interested, please reach out to your Math or English teacher.
Grading Update
Starting 3rd Quarter, all students who do not attempt or turn in assignments will no longer be given a "zero" score, they will now receive a score of 30%. If a student makes an attempt on an assignment they will earn no lower than a score of 50%.
Sherando High School Rising 9th Grade Information
FCPS Math Pathways Chart
The following chart is a helpful tool for families to use as they plan for and review course registration in Mathematics.
Important Dates
Monday, January 15, 2024,
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 16, 2024,
Scrabble, Chess, & Booksavers Club Meeting, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
**Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium**
Wednesday, January 17, 2024,
Drama Meeting, 2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
FCA Meeting, 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Rising 7th Grade Course Selection during Science Classes
**Rising 7th Grade & 8th Grade Parent Night at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium**
Friday January 19, 2024,
Rising 8th Grade Course Selection during Social Studies Classes
Monday, January 22, 2024,
Drama Meeting, 2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Math Counts, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Rising 8th Grade Course Selection during Social Studies Classes
Tuesday, January 23, 2024,
FFA Meeting, 2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Scrabble, Chess, & Booksavers Club Meeting, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024,
Drama Meeting, 2:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.
FCA Meeting, 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
**6th Grade Honor Roll Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium**
Thursday, January 25, 2024,
**7th Grade Honor Roll Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium**
**8th Grade Honor Roll Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium**
Athletic Schedules
Volleyball
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, JWMS vs. Skyline at JWMS @ 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 18, 2024, JWMS vs. Warren Co at Warren Co @ 5:00 p.m.
Monday, January 22, 2024, Playoffs at High Seed @ 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Finals at ABMS @ 5:00 p.m.
*Athletic Admission
Due to limited funds, please have exact change.
- Adults and middle/high school students - $3.00
- Elementary students and younger children, senior citizens and FCPS employees with ID - Free*
*Please make sure to wear black, white and silver to support our team!
Principal Shout Outs
*If you would like to recognize any staff members and/or students.
Please send an email to Dr. Woolever at WOOLEVET@fcpsk12.net.
Volleyball
7th and 8th-grade volleyball students recognized their Most Valuable Teachers during Thursday night's game by giving them a shirt and carnation.
Please meet our honorary Bulldog, Papito!
Report an Absence
Please help us ensure all absences are “excused!”
Absences that are not reported are considered "unexcused" absences.
This may be done by emailing the school attendance office at jwmattnd@fcpsk12.net or by calling 540-667-7500.
*Any absences must be reported by a guardian. Please include your students' grade level.
Alternate Bus Requests
If your student would like to ride a bus with a friend, notes that include permission from both students' parents must be sent to the office. Notes can be handwritten or emailed to jwmattnd@fcpsk12.net.
Important Updates
Early Dismissal: We ask that you please notify the school of any early dismissals as soon as you are aware.
To help insure a smooth transition for our end of the day dismissal, students leaving early must be picked up by 2:25 p.m.
Food Deliveries: Please note that outside delivery of food/drinks for students will NO longer be accepted during the school day. Packed lunches are allowed.
**As we move closer to winter, please remember that blankets are not allowed to be worn as clothing at school. If a student brings a blanket to school, they will be asked to put the blanket in their book bag.**
Cell Phone Usage: Please review the cell phone zones below.
Infinite Campus Update
Parents/guardians should have received an email from fcps-sis@fcpsk12.net with an activation code and instructions for creating your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account.
The Infinite Campus Parent Portal provides real-time access to student schedules, grades, assignments and more.
*If you have issues creating your account or have not received an email, please email ParentPortalSupport@fcpsk12.net.
**Please remember to update your contact information and emergency contacts with our registrar, Ms. Bryant at bryanta@fcpsk12.net.**
Administration Contacts
6th Grade: A-N
Principal: Dr. Tara Woolever
6th Grade: O-Z
Assistant Principal: Erik Bearer
School Counselor: Rhonda Headley
7th Grade
Assistant Principal: Erik Bearer
School Counselor: Kimberly Wilbourne
8th Grade
Principal: Dr. Tara Woolever
School Counselor: Cassandra Vetter
Special Education Designee
Assistant Principal: Wendy Houser
1313 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Main Office: (540) 667-7500
Main Office Fax: (540) 667-9391