Tag: schools
Oakwood School expansion approved by Planning Commission
Oakwood School Oakwood School’s plans for a major expansion of its facilities on Braddock Road in Mason District moved a step closer to reality. The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended the Board of Supervisors approve applications for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and zoning special exception for the project April 26. The Board of Supervisors … Continued
School news: Celebrating success
An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. In this edition of School News, we’ve also got a story from a private school. Staff members and students at Annandale Terrace Elementary observe Autism Awareness Month with special T-shirts … Continued
Weyanoke PTA seeks sellers for vendor fair
The Weyanoke Elementary School PTA seeks vendors for a vendor fair and group yard sale at the school scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost is $30 per parking space. Spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Weyanoke is at 6520 Braddock Road, a block from Little River Turnpike. It’s … Continued
School news: Something to howl about
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. A new logo – A logo has been selected for Justice High School featuring the school’s mascot, the Wolves, which was chosen by students in January. JEB Stuart High … Continued
School budget addresses teacher pay gap
School board member Sandy Evans talks about the FCPS budget. After struggling with limited budgets for years, the Fairfax County Public School is now in a good-enough financial situation that it can begin raising teacher pay to levels comparable with surrounding school systems. The FCPS budget for FY 2019, as recommended by Superintendent Scott Brabrand … Continued
School news: Safe routes to school
Students at Weyanoke Elementary School celebrate Heritage Fest, featuring songs and dances from around the world. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area and other school news. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Safe Routes to School – Glasgow and … Continued
Summer camp registration open at Pinecrest School
An animal activity at Pinecrest Pavilion. Registration for the Pinecrest Pavilion summer camp is now under way. Pinecrest Pavilion, at Pinecrest School (7209 Quiet Cove in Annandale), is a creative and enriching summer camp program for four-year-old preschoolers through rising sixth-graders. The nine one-week morning and afternoon sessions offer a mix of STEM (science, technology, engineering … Continued
Student walkout protests gun violence
Students in local schools are joining the national walkout today to protest gun violence and demand stronger laws to limit access to guns. Students are walking out of class at 10 a.m. for 17 minutes in remembrance of the 17 victims of the massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., exactly one month … Continued
School news: Student peacemakers
Members of the Glasgow Middle School VEX Robotics Team. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area and other school news. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Peace awards – More than 30 students from 23 public schools have been named … Continued
Police investigating school threats
FCPD increases the police presence at local school schools following mass shootings. [WAMU] Since the Parkland, Fla., school shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 17 students and teachers Feb. 14, Fairfax County Police Chief Chief Edwin Roessler Jr. reported police officers have investigated 24 threats or complaints related to local schools. That includes emails … Continued
Vigil honors victims of Florida school shooting
Students, teachers, parents, and community members gathered at a vigil Thursday evening to remember the victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Feb. 14. Participants held candles while members of the faith community offered prayers and speakers called for commonsense solutions to improve school security. The event was held … Continued
Students stage walkouts to protest gun violence
The student walkout at Edison High School [Maggie via Twitter] Students across the D.C. metro area walked out of school today to protest gun violence and to honor the victims of the school shooting in Florida Feb. 14, which resulted in the deaths of 17 students and teachers. A parent of a student at Frost … Continued
2017: The year in review
Here’s a look back at some of the major stories we covered in the Annandale Blog during the past year. January The Howard Hughes Corp. revises its proposal for redeveloping Landmark Mall after acquiring the Macy’s site. Fairfax County copes with a soaring number of opioid overdoses. Local immigrant advocacy groups denounce refugee ban. February The Fairfax County … Continued
Santa’s Ride stops at Mason Crest Elementary School
Santa greets students at Mason Crest. Santa Claus dropped in for a visit at Mason Crest Elementary School in Annandale Dec. 12, but arrived on a Harley rather than a sled. Santa, along with Mrs. Claus, Frosty, and Rudolf, handed out candy canes to students in preschool through first grade, as their entourage – motor pool … Continued
Transforming Stuart HS to Justice HS will cost much less than previously estimated
FCPS Superintendent Scott Brabrand (left) talks to the public at a “community conversation” at Luther Jackson Middle School. The cost of changing the name of JEB Stuart High School to Justice High School would cost $428,418, according to a plan to implement the name change submitted by Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand to … Continued