January 9, 2025
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Reid vows to address fights at Jackson MS

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Several parents raised concerns about fighting at Luther Jackson Middle School during a “community conversation” for the Falls Church pyramid with Superintendent Michelle Reid Sept. 13. “Jackson has a bad reputation for drugs, alcohol, and fighting,” said the parent of a Westlawn Elementary School student. There are fights in the cafeteria, which students record on … Continued

Annandale Terrace has a new principal

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Ingrid Badia has been named principal of Annandale Terrace Elementary School, effective Sept. 19. Badia started her career with Fairfax County Public Schools as a Spanish immersion and language arts teacher at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences. She was an assistant principal at Annandale Terrace and, for the past couple of months, … Continued

Community invited to Truck & Toss event

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Grace Christian Academy invites the community to the sixth annual Truck and Toss Sept. 10, a festival featuring food trucks a cornhole tournament, and craft brew tastings. The event, 4-8 p.m., is on the grounds of Grace Lutheran Church at 3233 Annandale Road, Falls Church. It’s a fundraiser for the academy. Food trucks include DC … Continued

Chesterfield police chief addresses Glasgow counselor fail

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Chesterfield County Police Chief Col. Jeffrey Katz clarified some of the issues surrounding the counselor who got a job at Glasgow Middle School despite being previously convicted of a sex offense. Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid told the Glasgow community Aug. 25 that an in-depth investigation will be conducted. The report, due Sept. 9, … Continued

Free meals at 13 Annandale/Mason schools

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Fairfax County Public Schools will continue to provide free breakfasts and lunches during the 2022-23 school year at 34 schools, including these schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. Annandale High School Annandale Terrace Elementary School Bailey’s Elementary Bailey’s Upper Elementary Beech Tree Elementary Braddock Elementary Glasgow Middle School Glen Forest Elementary Justice High School Parklawn … Continued

Schools are over 99 percent fully staffed

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When public school starts on Monday, Aug. 22, there will be “a certificated adult in every classroom,” said Superintendent Michelle Reid. Fairfax County Public Schools are “over 99 percent fully staffed,” Reid said during a virtual community meeting Aug. 17. FCPS is still hiring, though. The school system has been struggling with a teacher shortage, … Continued

Beech Tree ES to get a new principal

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Karim Daugherty is moving on after 13 as principal of Beech Tree Elementary School. Daugherty, a 20-year veteran with Fairfax County Public Schools, has accepted a position as principal of Oak Street Elementary School in Falls Church City. Stephanie Carpenter, the current assistant principal at Westlawn Elementary School, will serve as acting principal at Beech … Continued

Pick up a free backpack at Wireless Zone

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Families are invited to pick up a free backpack full of school supplies at Wireless Zone and TCC stores on Sunday, July 31. That includes the Wireless Zone at 7301 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The giveaways will take place 1-4 p.m. on a first-come-first-served basis while supplies last. The backpack program is sponsored by … Continued

Outstanding Annandale educators honored

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Two educators from the Mason District were among the 12 employees honored with Outstanding Employee Awards by Fairfax County Public Schools. Essel Linton, the music teacher at Annandale Terrace Elementary School, is the winner in the Outstanding Elementary Teacher category. “Essel’s music class is always filled with students singing, dancing, playing instruments, and, most importantly, … Continued

Annandale Terrace will get a new principal

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Annandale Terrace parents will soon have an opportunity to participate in the selection process for a new principal. The current principal, Lisa Pilson, will start a new job July 1 as director of early childhood curriculum and grants management with Fairfax County Public Schools. In the coming days, FCPS Region 2 Assistant Superintendent Fabio Zuluaga … Continued

Weyanoke ES girls do STEM projects at TJ

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Every Friday afternoon, members of the WISE Club (Women Interested in Science and Engineering) at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology host a group of girls from Weyanoke Elementary School for fun science projects. The program was highlighted in a feature story by the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Communications and Community … Continued