Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Let a Raider rake your leaves

The 3rd annual Raiders Rake, a leaf-raking fundraiser sponsored by the JEB Stuart High School Athletic Boosters, is happening during the weekends of Nov. 12, Nov. 19, and Dec. 3. Stuart athletes will rake your leaves to raise money for their teams. Prices start at $80. Donations above and beyond your quoted prices are 100 … Continued

Get ready for school at the Stuart Pyramid Resource Fair

Students and parents prepare for school at the 2015 Stuart Pyramid Resource Fair. Do you have children going to Beech Tree, Sleepy Hollow, Parklawn or any of the other schools in the Stuart High School pyramid? Get a jump start on the school year at the second annual Stuart High School Resource Fair, Aug. 9, … Continued

Stuart community discusses pros and cons of changing high school’s name

School board member Sandy Evans speaks at a community meeting at Stuart High School. Members of the Stuart High School community filled the school’s cafeteria Monday night to talk about whether Stuart should be renamed. This was the first step in a process initiated by the Fairfax County School Board in a community engagement process … Continued

Stuart Foundation helps students go to college

Some of the Stuart High School graduates who received scholarships from the Stuart Educational Foundation. Hundreds of Stuart High School graduates from lower-income families were given an opportunity to attend college thanks to the help they got from the Stuart Educational Foundation. Since the foundation was created 10 years ago, it has raised nearly $900,000 … Continued

Donations sought for Rotary fundraiser to support Stuart Pyramid Fair

The 2015 Stuart Pyramid Fair drew large crowds. The Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club (BXRC) Foundation is seeking donors for its online auction to benefit the 2016 Stuart Pyramid Resource Fair. One hundred percent of  the proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase school supplies for students in Stuart High School and the elementary … 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