This annual planning calendar is shared with students and families to highlight events hosted by the College, Career, and Student Support Department, along with select events from other departments that may be of interest. We encourage you to bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates and upcoming activities. When available, event titles include links with additional information or related resources.
| Event | Date | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Fair (West) | October 8, 2026 6-8 p.m. |
Family Event | Gainesville High School |
| Virginia Department of Transportation Career Fair | TBD | Field Trip | Crystal View Event & Conference Center 12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Fairfax, VA 22033 |
| College Fair (East) | October 14, 2026 6-8 p.m. |
Family Event | Forest Park High School |
| ALCANZA! College Fair | October 16, 2026 10:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. |
Field Trip | George Mason University EagleBank Arena |
| College Application Week | October 19-23, 2026 & October 26-30, 2026 | School Event | All high schools |
| Aviation Career Fair | TBD | Field Trip | Manassas Regional Airport |
| National School Counseling Week | February 1-5, 2027 | School-day activities | All high schools |
| i2i Industry Career Fair | TBD | Field Trip | INOVA Center for Personalized Health Conference Center |
| Employment Fair | TBD | Family Event | TBD |
| Apprenticeship Week | April 25–May 1, 2027 | School Event | All high schools |
| Decision Day | May 1, 2027 | School Event | All high schools |
| Employment/Military Signing Day | TBD | Family Event Registration required by CTE |
TBD |

The following high schools will either host or partner with other schools to offer Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) workshops. Families are invited to attend the workshop at the designated host school listed below. If your school is partnering with another, please refer to the location of the host school for your workshop.
Contact your student's college and career counselor (CCC) for more information or questions.
| High School | Location | Date and Time | Is Pre-Registration Required? | Contact | Partnering School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield | Battlefield |
November 18, 2026 6–8 p.m. |
No | Amy Shelton [email protected] |
N/A |
| Brentsville District | Patriot |
November 10, 2026 5–6 p.m. |
No | Amy Kerns [email protected] |
Patriot |
| Colgan | Hylton |
October 20, 2026 5:30–7:30 p.m. |
Yes–Contact your school's CCC | Leah Byrd [email protected] |
Forest Park & Hylton |
| Forest Park | Hylton |
5:30–7:30 p.m. |
Yes–Contact your school's CCC | Ruth Rodriguez [email protected] |
Colgan & Hylton |
| Freedom | Freedom |
October 29, 2026 5:30–7:30 p.m. (doors close at 7 p.m.) |
No | Angela Jenkins [email protected] |
Potomac |
| Gainesville | Gainesville |
October 23, 2026 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. November 2, 2026 8–10 a.m. |
No | Taija Harris [email protected] |
N/A |
| Gar-Field | Gar-Field |
November 5, 2026 5:30–7:30 p.m. (doors close at 7 p.m.) |
Yes–Contact your school's CCC | Malaika Washington [email protected] |
Woodbridge |
| Hylton | Hylton |
October 20, 2026 5:30–7:30 p.m. |
Yes–Contact your school's CCC | Ruperto Peres [email protected] |
Colgan & Forest Park |
| Osbourn Park | Osbourn Park |
October 27, 2026 5:30–7:30 p.m. |
Yes–Contact your school's CCC | Jacquelyn Harris [email protected] |
N/A |
| Patriot | Brentsville District |
November 10, 2026 5–6 p.m. |
No | Courtney Jaeger [email protected] |
Brentsville District |
| Potomac | Freedom |
October 29, 2026 5:30–7:30 p.m. (doors close at 7 |
Yes–Contact your school's CCC | Shallene Austin [email protected] |
Freedom |
| Unity Reed | Unity Reed |
October 21, 2026 9–10:20 a.m. November 12, 2026 5–7 p.m. |
Yes–Contact your school's CCC | Arnold Garcia Canaza [email protected] |
N/A |
| Woodbridge | Gar-Field |
November 5, 2026 5:30–7:30 p.m. (doors close at 7 p.m.) |
Yes–Contact your school's CCC | Shantell Russ [email protected] |
Gar-Field |
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