Eagle News

https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/

Hello Freedom Family

As we approach the end of the school year, our goal is to finish strong, and I need your help to achieve this.

Our Goals:

• 100% of our students graduate on time.
• 100% of students take and pass their SOLs.
• Decrease our dropout rate.
• Continue to build a positive climate and culture within and outside of the building.

We are finishing SOLs, and some students will have the opportunity to do retakes. Parents, please make sure your child is completing all their work so they can pass their classes. Check your student's grades thru ParentVUE. We are offering academic support after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM. This is also an opportunity for your students to make up time they have missed in school.

This is THE PLACE WHERE EAGLES SOAR! We have the best children, and they deserve the best. Together, we can ensure that every student reaches their full potential. Let's finish this school year with pride and determination, showing everyone what the Freedom Family is capable of. Your support is invaluable, and together, we will help our students soar to new heights.

Our end-of-the-year PAC meeting is in person on May 21st at 6 PM. This meeting is an opportunity to hear from you because we must work together to support our students.

Thank you for your continued support.

Chevelli Smith

Principal

Freedom High School

• Jewish American Heritage Month
• Military Appreciation Month
• National Mental Health Awareness Month
• Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Better Hearing and Speech Month
• National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
• 5/1 National Decision Day
• 5/1-5/7 National Physical Education and Sports Week
• 5/2 School Lunch Hero Day
• 5/5-5/9 National Teacher Appreciation Week
• 5/6 Teacher Appreciation Day
• 5/6-5/12 National Nurse Week
• 5/7 National Nurse Day
• 5/7 National Bike to School Day
• 5/9 School Communicators Day
• 5/10-5/16 National Mental Health Awareness Week
• 5/10 National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
• 5/15-6/15 National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month

https://www.pwcs.edu/calendars/school_calendar/index

Friday, 05/02/2025

SpEd Prom: POC Ms. Arissa Alley: Location: Freedom High School Enclosed Cafeteria

6:30-8:30p

Thursday, 05/08/2025

International Night: POC: G. Richards Location: FHS Commons/Cafeteria & Auditorium

Doors open at 4:45pm (tickets sold online)

5pm-6:50pm Food sampling and music; 7pm - 9pm I Night Show

Saturday, 05/10/25

Prom: POC: S. Schraml Location: Magnoliya Grand Manor (see flyer below for additional information)

7pm-10pm

Sunday, May 11 - May 17, 2025

National Police Week

Wednesday, 05/14/2025

Art Show: POC = Ms. Chivers Location is FHS Commons

5:30-7pm

Wednesday, 05/14/2025

Band Spring Concert: POC = Thorogood Location is Auditorium

Time: 7 pm - approx 8:30pm

Thursday, 5/15/2025

Top 25 0f 2025: POC: H. Mahalchick: Location is Enclosed Cafeteria

Time: 6:00pm (by invitation)

Thursday, 05/15/2025

Orchestra Spring Concert: POC Thorogood Location is Auditorium

Time: 7 pm - approx 8:30pm

Monday, 05/19/2025

Senior Class Awards; Location- Auditorium; POC - J. Campbell, AAII

Time: 7:45 am - 10:15am

Tuesday, 05/20/2025

Underclassmen Awards; Location - Auditorium; POC - J. Campbell, AAII

Time: 7:45 am - 10:15am

Wednesday, 5/21/25

PAC Meeting in Person at FHS- Enclosed Cafeteria: POC: K. Ellis

Click here and register to attend: https://forms.office.com/r/ehRnyxmqET. Thank you.

6pm- approx 7pm

Monday, 05/26/2025

Memorial Day: Schools and Offices Closed

Wednesday, 05/28/2025

Choir Spring Concert; POC: M. Wilcher; Location Auditorium

Time: 7 pm - approx 8:30pm

We have added two more dates for Satruday school. Saturday school is being offered on April 5th, 12th, 26th, and May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th to address chronic absenteeism. Students will be able to make up classwork, homework, and test corrections through Edmentum.

Our final PAC Meeting will be in person and an Ice Cream Social. Please click here and register to attend. https://forms.office.com/r/vhfcsns4h2

The PAC serves both a representative and advisory function to assist and support our school Principal and Leadership Team (as outline in PWCS Regulation 230.01-1) by:

• Developing the school plan to include objectives, strategies, and action plans.
• Aligning the school plan and action plans with the division Strategic Plan;
• Aligning the school budget with the school plan;
• Reviewing the alignment of the school professional development plan with the school plan;
• Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the plan; and
• Assuming other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the principal and school.

We look forward to your attendance.

Prom Season is here! Freedom's prom will take place Sat. May 10 at the Magnoliya Grand Manor in Manassas. Tickets are $60 . See Ms. Jenkins, Ms. Lutrell or Ms. Everett to pick up a permission slip.

We are delighted to inform you that I-Night will be held on Thursday, May 8th. We are eagerly anticipating the impressive performances our students have prepared. Additionally, we are excited to savor the diverse cultural dishes you will contribute to the "Around the World Potluck."

Please complete the attached form to participate in the Potluck:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bZqwF-SVHk2F4xzg1N5_wWWvqd8MhEJAhOaZHCIfyo9UMUtVRzIySlg2MlVFVzUySFlOUFZTRFVOSy4u

See you on May 8th!

Freedom High Schools Annual Art Show is scheduled on Wednesday, May 14 5:30pm - 7pm, Free Entry

PARTICIPANTS: Fine Arts, Photography, Strings, Band

ABOUT: Come join us for a night of the arts! Start your evening off with some music from our String department while exploring amazing talent by our art students. End you evening with some live music from our band.

Covington-Harper is excited to host our FIRST graduating class for a Senior Walk to celebrate their accomplishments! Calling all former Covington-Harper Elementary students! Please join us for a parade in your honor. Wear your cap and gown to show off your accomplishment to our students! May 27 at Covington-Harper Elementary 2500 River Heritage Blvd 2:45pm. Scan the above QR to RSVP

What is a Graduation Coach: https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/students/graduation_coach

For additional graduation support, please don't hesitate to reach out:

I am proud to announce that Freedom High School has become part of the NAMNI on Campus family. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions affected by mental illness.

NAMI on Campus club is a student-led, student-run mental health club. It is an incredible leadership opportunity for student leaders. The club promotes mental health awareness and education to support high school students through their transition to college and beyond.

Education and awareness are important, especially when it comes to mental health. By bringing a NAMI On Campus club to Freedom High School and the community, we became part of the change in a positive way. About NAMI:

https://www.nami.org/get-involved/nami-on-campus/

If you would like to join the club or want more information, reach out to Ms. Guyisha Riley for more information.

Please be informed that SOL testing attendance will always be updated the day after testing. If your student was in a testing session, please understand that we have to wait until the end of the test day to ensure student who tested are verified.

Click on this link for the Attendance Policies: https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/our_school/attendance

Excuse Same Day Or Absences Pre-Arranged In Advance

• Use ParentVue on the day of an absence or in advance of a planned absence.

Excuse Absences From Previous Days

• Email FDHS-attendance@pwcs.edu

Please reference the phase ABSENCE in the subject line of your email message.

• Parents must send written or electronic communication citing the reason(s) for the absence to the school no more than five school days following the date of the absence.

Excuse A Tardy

• Email FDHS-attendance@pwcs.edu

Please reference the phrase TARDY in the subject line of your email message.

To Arrange An Early Dismissal

• Email FDHS-attendance@pwcs.edu at least one (1) hour prior to the requested dismissal time. Be sure to include the full name of your student and the time of the dismissal.

Please reference the phrase EARLY DISMISSAL in the subject line of your email.

• Early dismissals are only permitted prior to 1:30 pm. After that time, you will have to wait for normal dismissal times/procedures. This helps ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all.

*If you have any questions or concerns about attendance issues at Freedom High School, please contact the Attendance Office at fdhs-attendance@pwcs.edu.

Athletics Calendar: Freedom High School - Woodbridge Eagles Calendar - Freedom High School - Woodbridge Eagles - Woodbridge, VA (freedomeaglespwcs.com)

Purchase your tickets on line: https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/2ea7dece-1cc7-4e86-94db-0bf1b5863bc4 Freedom High School Woodbridge, VA

It's that time of year again! We are excited to have your student interested in participating in athletics for the 2025-2026 school year.

Parents/Guardians of student-athletes intending to participate in athletics MUST upload their students’ most recent physical to ensure eligibility for participation. We have simplified this process through online digital registration.

Please follow these steps:

1. Create an Arbiter Registration account (you only need one account for your whole family).

• You may create your account by clicking here.

1. Activate your Arbiter Registration account using the activation link that will be automatically sent to your email. (Note: this email may go into your junk folder).

• If you are having trouble creating your account, receiving the activation email, or logging in, you may contact support at registration@arbitersports.com or call us at 800-311-4060.

1. Complete your pre-participation registration:

• Select the Pre-Participation for Athletics 2025-2026 program from the Freedom High School Athletic Registration Site.

• Once you have completed your registration, you will receive an email notification confirming we have received your registration.

Stay Tuned!

We will be opening our athletic registration soon, which will allow you to select the sports you wish to participate in for the 2025-2026 school year. Once athletic registration is open, you may register for sports by visiting the Freedom High School Athletic Registration Site. If you need assistance with your online registration, please reach out to Arbiter Registration Support at 800-311-4060 or registration@arbitersports.com.

Come out and support!

Schedule subject to change pending weather.

Baseball - May 6th vs Forest park (game starts at 6:00 Senior night beforehand)

Softball - May 9th vs Colgan game at (game starts at 6:00Senior night beforehand)

Soccer Boys May 8th - Vs Colgan Game Varsity game at 7 senior night beforehand -

Soccer Girls May 12th - vs Gar-field game starts at 6:00Senior night beforehand

Track (WITH GIRLS SOCCER) May 12th. Senior night AT HALFTIME if they get back in time (they have districts beforehand)

Join a club or activity at Freedom High School!

https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/our_school/athletics/index

We are thrilled to announce two fantastic opportunities for girls to get involved in NFL Flag Football through our Learn to Play Clinics! Scan the appropriate QR code to register.

Clinic Details:

1. Unity Reed High School: May 3rd, 1 PM - 3 PM

2. Freedom High School: May 17th, 1 PM - 3 PM

These clinics are designed to introduce girls to the fundamentals of flag football in a fun and supportive environment

Click on this link for helpful details for the Class of 2025: https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/seniors1/seniors

Class of 2025 Commencement will be held on May 31, 2025 at Eagle Bank Arena.

Seniors planning to participate in the graduation ceremony will need to have a cap and gown to participate. https://www.jostens.com

Important Dates:

May 29 Senior Graduation Practice 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Auditorium/Gym)

May 30 Senior Graduation Practice 9:00 am to 11:00 am (Gym)

• Seniors should come dressed in their caps & gowns for this practice, this is your dress rehearsal.

May 31 Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony 2:00 pm (Eagle Bank Arena)

Please be sure to review all senior class of 2025 documents. https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/seniors/index

Q: How do I order my cap and gown?

A: Jostens is the graduation vendor for the Class of 2025. Please visit Jostens’s website to purchase a cap and gown. https://www.jostens.com

Students planning to participate in the graduation ceremony will need to have a cap and gown.

Q: I have guests who will need accessible seating. What should I do?

A: Accessible seating will be available at the venue. Space is limited. Upon arrival, please speak to school security for further directions.

Q: Will guests need tickets in advance to attend?

A: No. This year we have decided not to use tickets.

Q: What time do I need to arrive on graduation day?

A: Graduates should arrive no later than 1:15 pm. Once on-site students will be directed to the holding area as they wait for the processional to begin. Spectators should plan to arrive no later than 1:30 pm.

Q: Who can I contact with additional questions? A: Please email our graduation coordinator at brownls1@pwcs.edu or your senior sponsor Ms. Guyisha Riley at rileygn@pwcs.edu and Ms. Kamei Ellis at elliska@pwcs.edu

Please visit our school web site for helpful information. This link will direct you to parent canvas and parent vue information:

https://freedomhs.pwcs.edu/students/parent_canvas_and_parentvue_information

https://www.pwcs.edu/academics___programs/summer_school/high_school

Click on the above link for information regarding Summer2025 Prince William County Schools High Schools summer programs. Registration link and frequently asked questions.

Edu-Futuro Community Opportunity: Learn New Tools and Technology Skills for Life

4 Free classes every Thursday at Freedom High School

For more information email ged@edu-futuro.org or call 571-336-4715

Edu-Futuro offers FREE assistance to help you submit Federal Student Aid / Virginia Alternative Student Aid applications. Email edaponte@edu-futuro.org with any questions or WhatsApp 703-929-9151

• Edu-Futuro: Free Assistance filling out SNAP, TANF, Health Insurance, Refugees/Immigrants, Childcare, USCIS Applications (that do no require a lawyer) and other
• Support to find access to food and clothing
• Assistance looking for a job
• Learn about: email; Google Documents; develop a resume and cover letter; mock interview; online job applications; how to use google sheets

Become a PWCS Tutor

PWCS is seeking Tutors (16 years and older) to provide English and Math remediation support to identified students grade 3-8. Work will be performed at nearby elementary and middle schools. The rate of pay is $15.83 per hour.

Requirements • Be at least 16 years old • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA High school student candidates must complete the following for consideration: • PWCS Substitute/Temporary Application; • Print a HS Student Tutor Employment Reference and Eligibility Form and submit the form to a current teacher, school administrator, counselor, and/or Ed Rising sponsor; and • Apply to posted tutor position(s). The application, reference, and posting information is available at https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/hr/substitute__temporary/

Students may speak with Mr. Garrett Driscoll, Freedom High School HPE teacher and student job coordinator by email driscog@pwcs.edu