Tag: youths
New county program aids pregnant teens
The Fairfax County Department of Health launched a program in May called Stable Families, Thriving Futures to improve the health, educational, and socioeconomic outcomes for pregnant teens and mothers. Stable Families will provide support to small groups of future mothers and fathers age 14-25. The program is aimed at helping them achieve their educational … Continued
Scouts honor veterans for Memorial Day
Boy Scouts from Troop 150 honored the “fallen heroes” yesterday at the cemetery at Annandale United Methodist Church.
Troop 150 celebrates 95th anniversary
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, parents, grandparents, elected leaders, Boy Scout officials, and former scouts celebrated the 95th anniversary of Troop 150 on May 15. The event, at Annandale United Methodist Church (AUMC), included an Honor Court recognizing scouts’ achievements and an induction ceremony welcoming new scouts. Troop 150 is the oldest troop in Fairfax County … Continued
Stand for the Silent works to end bullying
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s a table in front of Collector’s World at 7006 Columbia Pike in Annandale offering information on suicide prevention and bullying. The booth is hosted by the national organization Stand for the Silent. It will be up until 6 p.m. and might be back next week, … Continued
FCPS proposes dress code changes
Fairfax County Public Schools is set to make some changes to the rules on dress codes, harassment, and other issues. Those changes would be incorporated into the Student Rights and Responsibilities document, which Assistant Superintendent for Special Services Michelle Boyd describes as a “guide to good citizenship.” The SR&R also ensures students have the right … Continued
RAMP fitness studio will lead warmups at the Taste of Annandale 5K
Pablo Amaya, the owner of the RAMP Optimal Performance & Wellness fitness studio in Annandale and an assistant DC United coach, has established numerous programs to support local youths and serve the community. He can now add one more activity to that list: RAMP (release, activate, mobilize, perform) is a Silver Sponsor of the Taste … Continued
Drama students learn about themselves as they explore their characters in ‘Pippin’
By Mayuka Valluri and Asha Das Family feuds, fire, and finding fulfillment – a humorously tender story is coming to the stage at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in April and May. Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson’s musical “Pippin” is a lively tale following the titular character as he searches for … Continued
The Annandale Rotary Club is the new sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 150
The Annandale United Methodist Church (AUMC) has chartered Boy Scout Troop 150 since 1928, but when that relationship had to end earlier this year, the Annandale Rotary Club agreed to sponsor the troop. The change comes as a result of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filing for bankruptcy in February 2022 due to the … Continued
Registration open for Annandale High School basketball summer camp
Registration is now open for the Annandale Atoms Basketball Camp for rising fourth to ninth graders. The camp runs from July 10 to July 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Annandale High School. “Every camper will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of basketball drills and competitions as well as learn new skills,” … Continued
Viewpoint: Pinecrest prepares students well for middle school
By Ragan Sawyer Transitioning to middle school can be filled with anxiety and feel like a mysterious next step for students and parents alike. Pinecrest School, an independent, private school in Annandale serving preschoolers through sixth graders, offers a special event every year called Life After Pinecrest to prepare students for middle school. At the … Continued
Students trained as public health ambassadors
Graduates of the Fairfax County Health Department’s Public Health Youth Ambassador Program – most of them from Justice High School – were honored at a ceremony hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health. The Youth Ambassador program trains high school students from communities of color as public health … Continued
Annandale Community Center opens
The Annandale Community Center, now open, gives children a new safe place to get homework help, learn new things, and make new friends. The center, at 7861-B Heritage Drive, is at the rear of the Heritage shopping plaza. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington formed a new branch, the Annandale Boys & Girls … Continued
Little League registration now open
Hey, kids, get in the game. Registration is now open for the 2023 season of the Mason District Little League. The MDLL offers opportunities for children ages 4-13 to learn and play tee ball and baseball. Register here. Teams practice at Mason District Park, Parklawn Park, and Parklawn Elementary School. The MDLL is a member … Continued
Students walk out to protest governor’s anti-trans policies
Students across Virginia walked out of class Sept. 27 to protest Gov. Glenn Younkin’s new model policies on transgender students. The walkouts were organized by the Pride Liberation Project, a student-led coalition of LGBTQIA+ students working to create safe, inclusive, and equitable schools. Students at 22 Fairfax County schools participated, including Annandale, Falls Church, Justice, … Continued
LGBTQ advocates blast Youngkin’s policy to roll back protections for trans students
LGBTQ advocates are up in arms over Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s policy to roll back the rights of transgender and nonbinary students. They say the policy, which Youngkin touts as pro-parent, denigrates these students, will disrupt families, and will lead to more mental health problems among this population. Students outed without consent The “model policies,” … Continued