Tag: Annandale High School
School news: Rocket science
Students at Luther Jackson Middle School teach art to classmates with disabilities. [FCPS] An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information here is from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Annandale High School students are taking part in the Team America Rocketry Challenge, one of the world’s biggest … Continued
Catch a glimpse of AHS alum on Super Bowl show
If you’re planning to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, keep an eye out for Annandale High School graduate Gregory Gast. He won’t be on the field, though; he’ll be in a Skittles commercial. Gast (Class of 1980) plays the dad in an ad titled “Romance,” which calls for a series of characters to catch … Continued
Growth in public school enrollment slowing down
A modular unit is proposed to relieve overcrowding at Glasgow Middle School. The soaring enrollment growth in Fairfax County Public Schools in recent years is slowing down, reports the Capital Improvement Program for 2018-22 approved by the school board Jan. 26. Since the 2008-09 school year, FCPS has seen an average increase of 2,400 students … Continued
New programs launched at local schools
Memory bricks at Annandale High School. [Atoms Athletic Boosters] This is the first in an occasional series highlighting programs and activities at local public schools. Holmes Middle School is one of four FCPS schools selected to participate in the after-school Capital One Coders program during the spring semester. Volunteers from Capital One will teach participating … Continued
Police fear missing Annandale student is in danger
UPDATE: The missing team was found, is well, and is back with her family, FCPD announced Jan. 13. Detectives from the Mason Police District are searching for a missing teen, Venus Romero Iraheta, 17, an Annandale High School student, whom they believe could be in danger. Police have received anonymous information that Romero Iraheta, a … Continued
Support the Marching Atoms
Annandale High School’s Marching Atoms will perform on the field during halftime at a D.C. United game at RFK Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. The AHS Band Boosters encourage people buying tickets to the game to use this link, because a portion of the ticket price will be donated to the Band Boosters.
Taste of Annandale is aimed at building community and engaging youths
Taste of Annandale Steering Committee Chair Rev. Clarence Brown (right) speaks at the 2015 festival. Also on the stage are (from the left): Rep. Gerry Connolly, state Sen. Dave Marsden, Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova, and Mason Supervisor Penny Gross. “The Taste of Annandale was created to bring neighbors together to meet and greet … Continued
Annandale HS Marching Atoms need your support
Annandale HS marching band members Nicky, Ben, and Noah perform for shoppers at the Bradlick Shopping Center. Annandale High School band members have been entertaining shoppers at various locations around the community in an effort to encourage the public to contribute to the school’s music programs. Band members also went door-to-door seeking donations on Tag … Continued
Reconnect at the Atoms 5K
The theme of the this year’s Annandale Atoms 5K is “Welcome Back Alumni,” so it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with your old friends. The Atoms 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, May 15, at the school, at 8 a.m. Online registration is open through midnight on May 14. It’s $15 for Annandale students and faculty and … Continued
‘Mulch madness’ supports graduating seniors
The PTSAs at all three high schools in the Annandale/Mason area are selling mulch to support all-night graduation celebrations for the Class of 2016. These parties provide a fun, safe, alcohol-free environment for seniors on graduation night. The Stuart High School PTSA is selling mulch for $5.50 per bag. Orders must be placed by midnight … Continued
Public invited to Annandale HS Just World Festival Feb. 26
The sponsors of the Just World Festival hope more members of the community will come to this annual event at Annandale High School that highlights students’ activities aimed at making the world a better place. The 11th annual Just World Festival is this Friday, Feb. 26, 3:30-6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Come see how Annandale … Continued
Annandale High School’s orchestra director honored
Angela Ammerman (left) with AHS orchestra students. Angela Ammerman, orchestra director at Annandale High School, has been named the 2015-16 Virginia Orchestra Director of the Year by the American String Teachers Association. Ammerman has taught at Annandale for four years. In addition to her work with AHS students, she was recognized for coordinating a benefit … Continued
Annandale Rotary hosts Inter-Service Luncheon at Annandale HS
Annandale Rotary Club President Bob Kahane speaks at the group’s Inter-Service Lunch. Once a year, the Rotary Club of Annandale hosts an Inter-Service Luncheon, bringing together people from other community and volunteer organizations. This year’s event, Nov. 11, was held at the Annandale High School Bistro, and featured guest speaker Tim Thomas, Annandale’s new principal … Continued
This Saturday is AHS Band Tag Day
Annandale High School students in the marching band, color guard, and concert band will going door-to-door on Saturday, Sept. 12, soliciting donations and thanking the community for its support. This campaign, known as “Tag Day,” is the largest fundraiser of the year for the AHS band program. Funds collected by student band members will help … Continued
Annandale HS students selling restaurant discount cards
When an Annandale High School student knocks on your door over the next few weeks, be sure to answer. They are raising money for the Annandale HS Athletics Boosters by selling discount cards for local restaurants. The cards are $20 and can be used multiple times until July 31, 2016. Each restaurant is providing a … Continued