May 17, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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School news roundup: Students shine in science, music, journalism, and more

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Science Olympiad team at Justice High School. Biking at Bailey’s – The physical education team at Bailey’s Elementary School received two grants – a Community Foundation Healthy Kids grant and a Virginia Safe Routes to School grant – to teach students how to ride a bicycle. Students will learn bicycle skills, safety, and will learn … Continued

School board candidate Jessica Swanson focuses on equity, early childhood education

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Jessica Swanson (left) speaks at a candidate forum hosted by the Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation March 18. Jessica Swanson, who is seeking the Democratic endorsement for the Mason seat on the Fairfax County School Board, says her top priorities are early childhood education, supporting teachers, and ensuring schools with the neediest students get extra … Continued

School news roundup: Winners, walkouts, and a princess

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Annandale High School students took a field trip to Northern Virginia Community College to learn about college programs.  New STEM graduation seal – The Virginia Board of Education has announced a new graduation seal, available to students in the graduating class of 2019 and beyond. The Diploma Seal for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) … Continued

Glen Forest ES community seeks help with school bus traffic on Glen Forest Drive

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The photos of Glen Forest Drive with this story were taken by a Glen Forest ES parent. The Fairfax County School Board is fast-tracking a boundary change to relieve overcrowding at Glen Forest Elementary School in Bailey’s Crossroads. While moving some students to another school isn’t likely to take effect until the 2020-21 school year, there’s … Continued

Gross, Aiken clash on redevelopment issues at candidate forum

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From the left: Del. Kaye Kory, Sen. Dick Saslaw, Gary Aiken, Jessica Swanson, Supervisor Penny Gross, Andres Jimenez, and Ricardy Anderson. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross and her Republican challenger, Gary Aiken, clashed over how to revitalize aging commercial centers, the East County Office Building, and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School at a candidate forum March 18 … Continued

School news: Student winners, Momo, and more

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Zero the Hero visits kindergarten students at Bren Mar Park Elementary to help them learn to count by 10s. [FCPS] Online safety – The Annandale High School PTSA invites the community to a PTA Connected with Facebook Digital Families Community Event on Friday, March 22. The event starts with a pasta dinner in the AHS … Continued

Rachna Sizemore Heizer would bring experience as disability advocate to school board

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Rachna Sizemore Heizer (left) at her campaign launch event.  Rachna Sizemore Heizer, a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board, vows to be the voice for the students who don’t have a voice – whether they are economically disadvantaged, have a disability, or otherwise aren’t heard. At Heizer’s campaign kickoff March … Continued

School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a full-time, hands-on board member

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Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova (left) and school board candidate Ricardy Anderson.  School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a hands-on, full-time board member who will spend lots of time visiting classrooms. Both Anderson and Jessica Swanson are vying to represent Mason District on the school board. At Anderson’s campaign launch event March … Continued

School news: Parklawn PTA gets Google grant to host workshop on Internet safety

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Glen Forest Elementary School students get to know a Fairfax County Police officer during a lunchtime visit. School News is an occasional series highlighting local school programs, activities, and issues. The information and photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools.  Internet safety – The Parklawn PTA invites parents to a Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop … Continued

School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promotes equity for Mason District schools

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Ricardy Anderson with her husband and children.  Annandale resident Ricardy Anderson believes her 21 years of experience in education – including more than 12 years as a principal – makes her an excellent choice for the Fairfax County School Board. Anderson is running for the Mason District seat on the board. She is seeking the … Continued

School news: Teacher raises proposed

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A student displays her research project on the effectiveness of natural and artificial preservatives on bread at the Annandale High School science fair. See more pictures from the science fair here. School News is an occasional series highlighting news about school programs, activities and issues. The photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools.   School board seeks … Continued

Middle schools get artists-in-residence

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Chitra Sharma Students at three middle schools in the Annandale/Mason District area will have a chance to work with professional artists as part of ArtsFairfax’s Artist in Residency Program. Chitra Sharma, a screen printer, visual artist, and designer, will work with Glasgow Middle School art students on “The Glasgow Print Society” Feb. 11-28. Sharma will integrate social … Continued