Fairfax Co.'s Woodson High officially gets new name. School officials rededicated Woodson High School in tribute to Carter G. Woodson, a Virginia native credited with being the "father of African American history."
While the school is known as Woodson High, it was originally named for Wilbert Tucker Woodson or W.T. Woodson, FCPS' second longest-serving superintendent, who led the school system from 1929–1961. Historical documents showed he opposed desegregation, leading the community to ask for a name change.
Unanimous Board Decision Honors Civil Rights Leader The Fairfax County School Board voted to rename Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis at its business meeting on July 23, 2020. The new name will be effective for the 2020-21 school year.
In 2020, for instance, Fairfax renamed Robert E. Lee High School to John R. Lewis High School in honor of the late civil rights icon and Georgia congressman, and in 2017 the school board voted to rename J.E.B.
In order to initiate a name change, a notarized application prepared in ance with the Code of Virginia and Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court must be filed. The petitioner must also provide an order for consideration by the judge.
Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.
Virginia Name Change Laws No publication is required. The application and public record can be sealed for the health and safety of the applicant and their immediate family. Individuals who are currently incarcerated or are on probation may be eligible for name change at the discretion of the court.
How to Change Your Name. To change your name on your DMV record, credentials and documents, Start online or complete a Driver's License and Identification Card Application requesting a name change.
The Land Records Division of the Fairfax Circuit Court is located on the third floor of the Fairfax County Courthouse at 4110 Chain Bridge Road in Suite 317. Telephone 703-691-7320 (press 3, then 3) (TTY 711).
The address of the Land Records Division is: Fairfax Circuit Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 317, Fairfax, VA 22030. The telephone number is 703/691-7320 (press 3, then 3). The office is open from a.m. – p.m. Monday through Friday.