May 18, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Donations of school supplies sought for Annandale/Mason District students

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During Britepath’s 2016 Collect for Kids program, Bailey’s Rotary President Pat Borowski (left) joined Britepaths Seasonal Programs Manager Dawn Sykes (second from left) and volunteers at Oak View Elementary School in Fairfax to pack school supplies for students in the Stuart High School pyramid. Britepaths is once again working with Fairfax County’s Collect for Kids … Continued

The horses are back for the summer

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Preschoolers at Congressional School enjoy rides on Tinkerbell, seen here with camp counselor Julia Utting.  Back in the day when the Annandale area was dotted with farms, horses were a common sight. They’re gone now, as the area has urbanized. But there is still one place left in Mason District where you can find horses … Continued

Proposed school bond would include projects in Annandale/Mason area

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Annandale Terrace The Fairfax County School Board is requesting the Board of Supervisors place a school bond referendum for $315 million on the ballot for the general election in November. The bond would provide funds for many school construction and renovation projects, including several schools in the Annandale/Mason area: Renovations of Annandale Terrace Elementary School. … Continued

FCPS official will consider parents’ concerns about leadership at Mason Crest Elementary School

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Region 2 Assistant Superintendent Fabio Zuluaga (left) and Region 2 Executive Principal Jay Pearson speak to parents at Mason Crest Elementary School.  Fabio Zuluaga, the Fairfax County Public Schools assistant superintendent for Region 2, told several dozen parents at a meeting at Mason Crest Elementary School May 31 that he would address their concerns about … Continued

Scott Brabrand named FCPS superintendent

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Brabrand [FCPS] The Fairfax County School Board has selected Scott Brabrand as the finalist for the position of superintendent, pending final approval at the board’s June 8 meeting, Fairfax County Public Schools announced June 1. Brabrand is superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools in Lynchburg, Va., He previously worked at at FCPS as assistant superintendent, principal … Continued

Parents concerned about leadership changes at Mason Crest Elementary School

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Mason Crest Mason Crest Elementary School has developed a great reputation under its much-lauded principal Brian Butler and assistant principals Diane Kerr and Sherry Shin. But now that Butler and Kerr are leaving, parents are concerned that the school’s quality could decline if a new leadership team isn’t committed to the school’s Professional Learning Community … Continued

Volunteer program involving older adults in schools recognized by governor

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A GrandInvolve volunteer works with a student at Parklawn Elementary School. [FCPS] The GrandInvolve program, in which older adults help young students with academic skills, was recognized with a 2017 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award. GrandInvolve is in six Fairfax County elementary schools, including Parklawn in Mason District. The program, launched three years ago, … Continued

New gym completed at Bailey’s Elementary School

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The new gym at Bailey’s Upper. Bailey’s Upper Elementary School now has a 5,000-square-foot gymnasium plus an outdoor playground and ball field. The new gym was officially opened April 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bailey’s patrols gather for the ribbon-cutting. In the foreground, left to right: Principal Marie Lemmon, School Board Chair Sandy Evans, Mason … Continued

Annandale HS orchestra director nominated for Teacher of the Year

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Ammerman [FCPS] Angela Ammerman, the orchestra director at Annandale High School, has been selected to represent Fairfax County Public Schools in the Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year program. Ammerman has been recognized for her innovative and successful teaching methods. She believes all students have the ability to make music and tirelessly recruits students from … Continued

School news: Science stars

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Third-graders at Belvedere Elementary School organized a seed sale as part of a unit on economics. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Science Olympiad – Luther Jackson Middle School came in third overall, beating … Continued