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Atom Nation

The Atoms head into spring break with several programs showing growth and improvements and several looking prepared to breakout and make runs at district championships! We encourage everyone to get your Atoms Booster pass and don't miss the action! We hope that everyone has a safe, happy spring break and we can't wait to see you when we return to actions April 1!

GO ATOMS!!! Atoms Weekly Recap

Here is a quick recap of first week of spring sports

Girls Soccer was back in action with two games before the break. The Atoms welcomed the Bulldogs of Westfield Tuesday evening and held a 2-1 lead late into the second half before the Bulldogs were able to squeeze a goal in with five to play. The game ended in a 2-2 after OT. The Atoms didn't have long to wait before their game as they hosted Woodbridge Wednesday. The Atoms played well but couldn't hold the Vikings from scoring twice to take the game 2-0. The Atoms are off until their district opener at Falls Church, April 4.

Boys Soccer didn't get in the win column but they didn't end up of loss column either this week. The Atoms traveled to Westfield and battled the Bulldogs to a 2-2 tie in a great competitive game. Thursday night saw the Atoms host Osbourn Park and hold a 2-1 advantage until the final minutes of the game when a PK was the dagger to make it 2-2. OT was a competitive and saw the game end just the way it started, tied. The Atoms return to the field April 4 when they host Falls Church.

Softball was in action twice this week vs district foes Hayfield and Justice. The Atoms played a tough Hayfield team, holding an 11-10 lead into the 5th inning and tie game at 11 into the 7th. The Hawks were able to scratch a couple runs across in the 7th to win an exciting game 15-12. The Atoms returned to the field at Justice Thursday night and ran away from the Wolves winning convincingly 18-2! The Atoms looks to make it two in a row when they return after the break vs Oakton on April 3.

Baseball had two more district games before the break. Game 1 of the week saw the Atoms take an early lead vs Hayfield before the Hawks' bats got hot and flew away from the Atoms in the later innings. Game 2 required the Atoms to travel to the Den of Justice. It was an exciting back and forth game that saw the Atoms prevail 7-6 over the Wolves! The Atoms have a few games over the break (all at Annandale) and return to district play April 2 vs Lewis. 

Boys Tennis had a busy week with three matches vs district opponents. The Atoms started the week with a dominating 8-1 win over Justice! The Atoms were solid in every match but unfortunately could keep the momentum as they fell to Lewis the next day 3-6. The Atoms finished the week off with state contenders TJ but the growth and development of the team is evident as they head into spring break. Next up Edison April 3. 

Girls Tennis went into spring break with three matches. The young Atoms continue to played hard each match but their youth is still evident at this point in the season. They fell in all three matches to Justice, Lewis, and TJ but their determination to get better continues to shine through and look to make big strides after the break. They return to the court April 3 vs Edison.

Boys Lacrosse hit the field for three games before the break. The Atoms hosted Wakefield Monday and played well but fell short to the Warriors to open the week. The Atoms traveled to Mt. Vernon for their first district game and came away the win to start the season off 1-0. The Atoms ended the week vs South Lakes. The Seahawks ran away from the Atoms but the improvements that started last year continue to show! The Atoms look to continue that growth when they return after the break vs district rival Falls Church.

Girls Lacrosse had one game this week versus a talented South Lakes team. The Seahawks flexed early and ran away from the Atoms. The Atoms played hard and look to build off the growth they've shown this year when they return to the field for their district opener vs Falls Church.

Outdoor Track & Field had their second meet of the season at Justice. The Atoms continue to shine on the track as several more athletes qualified for the district and region meets with personal best times. The Atoms get back at if after the break with their third meet at Lewis. 

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:

All District/Region/State Recognition

* Winter recognition will be posted once all winter seasons voting is complete *

Annandale Legacy Wall 

Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to  those who have walked our halls. As we move into 2024, we want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall! 

To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here

*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*

For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris

Annandale HS Summer Camps

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors! More information on signups upcoming!

Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net. 

Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”.

Payment is due on the first day of camp or can be made online by clicking on the camps link below (When paying online, there is an additional small fee for processing).

Save the dates for our camps below!

Camp Information

Multi-Sport Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 20-23 ($120): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win prizes! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

To pay online for the Multi-Sport Camp: Click Here

Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 24-27 ($120): This exciting camp features team activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, touch football, and relay races. Campers will also get a chance to compete and earn medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

To pay online for the Olympics Camp: Click Here

Basketball - Rising 4th-9th Graders - July 8-12 ($200): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. 

For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

To pay online for the Basketball Camp: Click Here

 

Annandale Special Olympics Track Meet

Annandale’s Inclusion Track Meet will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00am to 2:00pm on the track field.

Come out to support your Annandale Special Olympics team and enjoy a fun filled day of Inclusion. Vendors will be on sight with music, face painting, yard games, and food. Fun for the whole family!

Autism Acceptance Night

Come join us this Thursday, April 25 at 6:30pm as we cheer on our Varsity Baseball Team and celebrate Autism Acceptance. Our special guest stars Kevin Maldonado-Lopez and Andy Ocloo will be throwing out the first pitch for the game. Our classes have been working hard and we will be selling various items that they have created. We will also have baked goods and Inclusion Revolution Autism Acceptance t-shirts for sale. All proceeds will go to our Special Education Department. We will be selling Autism Acceptance gear at the game!

Annandale H.S. Physical Night

Students who would like to participate in sports or band next year will need a valid VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2024. On May 21 at 5:30pm we will be hosting Sport and Activity Health Screenings. This physical will be good for all of next school year. The cost at Annandale is $50 pre-registration and $60 dollars walk-in. This is a donation to the Athletic Training Program so that we can continue to provide state of the art care for our athletes and band members. Click HERE to sign up or scan the QR code below. For information about financial assistance for this event, please contact Ryan Hughes.

Rising 9th Grade Activites/Athletics/Clubs Night

The Activities Office will be hosting an information night for rising 9th grade Activities/Athletics/Clubs Night on May 21 at 6:30pm in the main gym. During this session, we will share information about the sports/seasons that we offer, how to sign up for a sport, and when try-outs for each sport begin. A coach, director, or student representative for each program will be available to answer any questions.

Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Atoms Athletics Booster Scholarship

Each year the Atoms Athletics Booster Club gives out two $1000 scholarships to our Atoms athletes. The scholarships goes to two senior student-athletes who plan to pursue further education after high school. The student-athletes must have a 3.0 grade point average and have played an Atoms Athletic Department recognized sport during their senior year. To complete the application, Click Here. 

The deadline to submit the application is May 1, 2024

Spring Pictures Information

Legacy Studios is excited to photograph Annandale High School's 2024 athletic teams!  All sports team images will be available to view and order online after picture day.  Here are a few tips for accessing your images: 

• Images can be accessed via this link: Legacy Studios Events or by going to events.legacystudios.com. 
• Please use code 4542E24 to view your images on the website. 
• You will have the option to select the images you'd like to order, ie: team, individual, etc. as well as the border for your prints and the text you'd like on the images, including your athlete's name. 
• All ordered packages will be delivered directly to the athlete's home, not returned to the school. 

For assistance with questions or ordering, please contact Legacy Studios directly at [email protected] or 716.512.6336.  Please do not contact the school or your Activities office. 

Atoms Jibbitz for sale!

Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!

Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, April 8 at 6 pm!

Join us on Monday, April 8 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

Atoms Booster Blast and Spirit Wear

Interested in knowing more about our Atoms Booster Club?! Then check out the Atoms Booster Blast to learn more about how you can get involved and help support our student-athletes at Annandale! 

Interested in ordering some Atoms spirit wear? Check out our online store and get your Atoms merch! Atoms Online Store

Atoms Booster Passes (REDUCED PRICES)

We have reduced the price for an Atoms Boosters Pass! Prices are cut in half for the spring season. Current prices are: Adults - $30, Students - $15!

The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season HOME football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!

To purchase your Atoms Pass click  here! 23-24 Atoms Booster Pass 

Atoms Athletics Concession Stand

Boosters needs you help with concession stand coverage! Click on a link below to sign up and support our Atoms Booster club!

Varsity Softball: Sign up here

JV Softball: Sign up Here

Varsity Baseball:  Sign Up Here 

JV Baseball:  Sign Up Here

If anyone has trouble with the above links, please email [email protected] 

Thank you for your support!

Learners Permit Testing at Annandale

Is your student eligible for a learner's permit (15 years and 6 months old)? Would you like to avoid the long lines at the DMV? Then we have the fix for you. Annandale 10th grade Driver's Education teachers will be offering learner's permit testing after school at 3:15pm for those students eligible for their permit. Students must register through ACE Website. Check out the dates below and for more information about how to register for testing, email one our Driver's Education teachers Lizzie McManus or Xiomara Hernandez. 

Monday, March 18, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Monday, April 22, 2024

Monday, May 6, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024

Partners for Safe Teen Driving

Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter. 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Weekly Schedule March 25- March 30

Monday, March 25

ALL GAMES AT ANNANDALE

Grant & Danny Spring Break Baseball Tournament

Annandale vs Meridian - 10:00am

TJ vs Meridian - 12:00pm

TJ vs Potomac - 2:00pm

Annandale vs Potomac - 4:00pm

 

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Annandale Students, Families, and Community:

At Annandale, we support student academic success not only in the classroom, but through our PRIDE Time Intervention and our After School Academic Program (ASAP). Last week, we once again reviewed student data and adjusted assignments for PRIDE Time and ASAP. These adjustments ensure that our interventions remain responsive and effective, fostering an environment where every student can thrive.

Looking forward, now that academic advising is nearly done, we are hard at work on our master schedule for next year with input from administrators, instructional coaches, and department chairs. In addition, we have started hiring for the upcoming school year and have found some incredible candidates who will enrich our work as a school in the years to come. 

Our Instructional Council and CT Leads recently came together to examine our instructional focus and the progress we have made as a building towards our priorities of relationships and support, high quality instruction, and strong collaboration. It is always exciting to reflect on how we have grown and discuss how we can continue to get better as a school. More importantly, this work will shape our instructional focus for next year, which we will share with students, staff and the community in the coming months.

As Spring Break approaches, we will continue our tradition of allowing everyone to relax and refresh over the spring holiday. Teachers should not be assigning work over spring break with the exception of long term assignments that happen to span over the break. Furthermore, to ease the transition back into academic routines, there will be no assessments the first two days back after break.

Finally, tomorrow, Annandale parents/guardians will receive an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school. Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. I value your feedback!

Have a great week and a safe Spring Break, Atom Nation! As always, reach out with any questions.

Shawn DeRose, Principal

Mulch Madness Is Here!

Mulch Madness is the PTSA's biggest and most critical fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the mulch sale go directly to support the PTSA's All Night Graduation Celebration and Senior Scholarships. All Night Graduation Celebration provides a fun, safe, alcohol and drug-free parent-chaperoned celebration for our seniors. Order now through March 27! Mulch will be available for pick-up at AHS on Saturday, April 6 from 8am-12pm or delivered to your location. Each mulch bag covers 3 cubic feet and weighs about 50 lbs. $6.50 per bag delivered (10 bag minimum and within a five mile radius of AHS). $5.50 per bag self pick-up. For more information, email [email protected]. 

In addition, there are big and small volunteer opportunities but they all make a difference with our biggest and most critical fundraiser of the year. Sign up here to volunteer and help make this event a success!

Important Dates

March 18 - Lockdown Drill

March 20 - Student of the Month Celebration

March 21-22 - Performing Arts Spring Trip

March 22 - End of Quarter 3

March 25-29 - Spring Break

April 1 - Teacher Work Day (No School)

April 2 - School Planning Day (No School)

April 8 - W4 Activities Day

April 9 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm

April 10 - Eid Al Fitr Holiday (No School)

April 15 - Senior Breakfast

April 13 - Special Olympics Inclusion Track Meet

April 17 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving, 6:30pm

 

March 18 - Lockdown Drill: On Monday, we will conduct our second required lockdown drill of the school year. Your student may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your student about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Here are some helpful tips for families to use to support their students before and after school lockdown drills. 

 

March 21-22 - Performing Arts Spring Trip: Annandale’s Performing Arts students will be taking a trip to New York City! During the trip, students will be touring Lincoln Center, seeing a Broadway show, attending a workshop, and seeing a performance at Juilliard. The afternoon before leaving for the trip, students will enjoy a clinic with members of The United States Army Band and members of the National Symphony Orchestra on “Setting the Tone.”

 

March 25-29 - Spring Break: Schools and school offices will be closed. See the complete 2023-24 school year calendar.

 

April 9 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm: Our next PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00pm in the library. Spanish translation will be available. If you can't attend in person, consider joining us virtually on Zoom. The link will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Also, if you have not done so already, please consider joining the PTSA by filling out the online Membership Form. For more information about membership visit the Annandale PTSA website.

 

April 13 - Special Olympics Inclusion Track Meet: Annandale’s 2nd Annual Inclusion Track Meet will be held on April 13 from 9am to 2pm on the track field. Come out to support your Annandale Special Olympics team and enjoy a fun filled day of Inclusion. Clubs, sports teams, and vendors will be on sight with music, face painting, yard games, and food. Fun for the whole family!

 

April 17 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD), 6:30pm: Annandale High School will be hosting Partners for Safe Teen Driving on April 17 at 6:30pm. The state of Virginia requires students and their parents to attend one session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). If the parent and student are not in the auditorium at 6:30pm then they will be asked to attend another session. If you have any questions, please email Lizzie McManus.

Awesome Atoms

Cafecito Con El Director Monthly Meeting: Annandale Family Liaisons host a monthly event, "Cafecito con el Director" that invites our Spanish-speaking families to meet with school staff members and learn about important events and programs while building a network of community support. This month, they reviewed ways to support students in finishing the third quarter strong and preparing for SOLs.

 

WIDA Testing Complete! WIDA testing has officially ended. We administered over 2,800 tests! Over the course of the testing window, we were able to test 98.5% of our ELs. Huge shoutout to our ESOL department for their support proctoring WIDA and to our Admin, Coaches, Counselors, Librarians, and other staff who helped in getting our students to testing.

 

Future Atoms Visit AHS: Students from Frost, Glasgow, and Lake Braddock Middle Schools visited Annandale High Schools to tour our campus and learn about student life from our Atoms Ambassadors. Staff and students had a great time getting to know our future Atoms and welcoming them to Atom Nation!

 

AVID Students Visit University of Mary Washington: More than 40 AVID Students visited the University of Mary Washington this week for a campus tour and lunch. Students were also able to meet with AHS alumni attending UMW and learn about the college experience.

 

Students Visit the United Nations: The Center for International Education and Exchange (CIEE) Global Ambassadors traveled to NYC to leverage their study-abroad experience and explore post-secondary options in the field of international studies. Students visited the United Nations, toured New York University, and connected with alumni at CIEE partner school, Stuyvesant High School. It's not a trip to NYC without a visit to Times Square and walking the Brooklyn Bridge! Keep an eye on these five changemakers as they seek to make the world a better place for all.

Music In Our Schools Month

March is Music in our Schools Month. We recognize the importance of music education for all students and the important role of music education in schools. To celebrate, we wanted to share some updates from our Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Guitar programs.

 

Annandale Music Students Audition for All-Virginia Band & Orchestra: On February 24, several hundred select band and orchestra students from throughout Virginia traveled to JMU to audition for the All-Virginia band and orchestra. Our very own Tyler Perez competed against 32 other euphonium players to win a coveted spot in the All-Virginia concert band, ranking #7 in the state. Tyler will participate in rehearsals and performances in Richmond, April 18-20. Congratulations Tyler!

 

Annandale Choirs Earn High Marks at State Choral Assessments: Annandale High School proudly announces exceptional results from the State Choral Assessments at Annandale UMC. Our talented choral groups have excelled, with ten Superior and two Excellent ratings in concert performances, showcasing their outstanding musical abilities. In the challenging sight-reading component, our ensembles continued to impress, achieving three Superior and one Excellent ratings. These achievements highlight the dedication, hard work, and musical excellence of our students and educators. We commend their efforts and celebrate the vibrant musical spirit within our school community.

 

AHS Students Form Interdisciplinary Jazz Ensemble: The Annandale Bands have much to celebrate this Spring. As you may have seen in the A-Blast, several band students have come together on their own to form an interdisciplinary Jazz ensemble led by senior trombonist Anthony Rodriguez. Members of the band, orchestra, chorus, and IB Music class rehearse every Tuesday and Thursday after school as they prepare for their debut performance on May 14 as part of the Band spring concert. Anthony has written custom warm-ups and arrangements for the Jazz ensemble, and leads rehearsals like a veteran teacher!

 

Annandale Band Students Earn High Ratings in District Assessment: Since our return from winter break the Annandale Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble have been diligently rehearsing and preparing for District Ten concert assessment. This process is a summative experience of preparing the most challenging concert repertoire against state standards that are evaluated by three professional judges. Both the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble earned “Excellent” ratings in all categories of performance. The Symphonic Band, composed mostly of freshman and sophomores (including 6 beginners), even earned a “Superior” rating in sight-reading. After a successful assessment experience, the bands now turn their attention to preparing the Spring concert, marching band mini-camp, and playing for graduation.

 

Orchestra Assessment Success! Congratulations to Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras on their outstanding professionalism and performances at Assessment! Both ensembles walked away with Superior ratings from all judges with A’s (highest marks) in every category. We are so proud of their hard work and the growth all of the groups have shown over this concert cycle! Thank you to the staff for their support and sharing their spaces with us to make this event happen for District X.

 

Guitar Concert a Success! The AHS Guitar Ensemble celebrated the first guitar concert at AHS in a decade. The guitar students are now busy preparing for a spring concert and Assessment this May. Six students from the AHS Guitar program were selected to perform with the VGDA North Region Honors Guitar Ensemble. Congratulations to Parikshit, Gabriel Olivares-Tapia, Keegan Cano, Emily Camacho, Sibyl Dauer and Marina Bonilla-Gomez.

Important Information

Assignments Over Spring Break: We will continue our tradition of allowing everyone to relax and refresh over spring break. Teachers should not be assigning work over spring break with the exception of long term assignments that happen to span over the break. In addition, there will be no assessments the first two days back after break.

 

Principal Evaluation Survey Coming Soon! On Monday, March 18, Annandale HS parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.

​​​​​​​The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!

 

Safety Drills in March: Keeping students and staff safe is a priority at Annandale High School. Last week, we conducted our annual tornado drill. This week we will conduct our second required lockdown drill of the school year and our monthly fire drill. Your student may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your student about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Here are some helpful tips for families to use to support their students before and after school lockdown drills. Working together, we create a safe, secure environment for students to learn and grow in our schools.

 

Now Open! Family Engagement Survey: FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open now through Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Parents will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

Opportunities

March 18 - Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs, 6:30pm: A community conversation on the opioid crisis in Northern Virginia will be held Monday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. (Please enter through Door #14). Attendees will receive free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services within FCPS and Fairfax County. This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed will be suitable for students in grade 6 and higher. Language interpretation will be available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online.

 

March 20 - FCPS Virtual Military Night: FCPS School Counseling Services is hosting a Virtual Military Night on Wednesday, March 20, 6-8 p.m. This event is designed for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about the military pathways and opportunities. Enlistment, service academies, and ROTC pathways will be represented. 

 

Now through March 21 - Yearbook Ads for Sale: Celebrate your Class of 2024 Senior or underclassman with a Personal Ad in the 2024 Yearbook! Design a Personal Ad and purchase the 2024 Yearbook here!

 

March 22 - Nominations for the First Class Award for Inclusion Due: The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First Class Awards. The awards are presented annually to educators, administrators, and students who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The ACSD will recognize award winners at the Family Summit on Saturday, April 20. Nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools by Friday, March 22. Email [email protected] with questions.

 

March 22 - Applications for Student Representative to the School Board Due: Each year, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). Find out more and apply here.

 

Institute for the Arts: Students in all FCPS secondary schools can enroll in the Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a two- or three-week summer Arts enrichment program for students in rising grades 7-12. Students create their own schedules in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance from nearly 60 courses offered. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Institute for the Arts website for more information or email [email protected].

Academic Support

Sign up for a writing conference with the AWC: The trained peer tutors of the Atoms Writing Center will continue to provide support for students with writing in any class. Use this link to sign up for a writing conference. If you haven’t already, you should also join our Schoology group to get important updates and announcements from the AWC all year by going to “Groups” > ”My Groups” > ”Join Group” then putting in this code: 9MSF-KSDM-B7HCP. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Contact Mrs. Crowley with any questions.

 

Need Help in Your Class? Stay With Your Teacher After School! Annandale High School offers late bus transportation three (3) days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All teachers stay after school at least one day a week to provide academic support for students. Please refer to this list to see which day your student’s teacher is available after school.

 

Annandale Tutoring Center Open Mondays: Students can now get tutoring from AVID and honor society members, every Monday in Room 287 from 3:00-4:00pm. Tutors will be available to help in math, science and social studies. Contact Ms. Michelle Lukacs, AVID and History teacher, with questions.

 

Work with Live Tutors for Free! Does your student need help getting up to speed in math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor. Find out more here.

College Admission & Financial Aid

March 19 - NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families: Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is offering virtual information and application sessions. Information sessions will provide an overview of NOVA and the opportunities, services, and resources designed to connect high school seniors to the NOVA Nighthawk Community. An information session will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 4:30pm and a virtual application workshop will be held Tuesday, April 30, at 7:00pm. Sessions are open to all FCPS seniors and their families. For questions, email [email protected] or call 703-323-3000.

 

FAFSA Updates for Seniors and Families: There have been several technological challenges with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) since its launch on December 31, 2023. The latest news is that colleges will not get FAFSA summaries from the U.S. Department of Education until mid-March at the earliest. As a result, colleges won’t be able to give students financial aid award letters based on their FAFSA information until late April to May, at best. Students who applied to a college that uses the CSS Profile may receive financial aid information sooner.

Different media outlets are reporting a growing list of colleges that will push back deadlines for students to accept offers of admission into May and even June. The American Council on Education has a database of colleges and universities that have extended their deadline to commit to enroll. We recommend that all information obtained by a secondary source be confirmed directly with the college or university. If you need assistance, please contact Mr. Yeagley in our College and Career Center or your student’s counselor.

 

College & Career Planning Google Site: Check out the College & Career Planning Google site, which provides up-to-date information on the college application process; college representative visits; financial aid and FAFSA/VASA workshops; military options; information on apprenticeships; as well as resources for finding a job. The website also provides contact information for our School Counselors, as well as our College and Career Specialist.

 

Thursday College Application Workshops: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm in Room 90 (near the Cafeteria), Counselors and AVID students will be assisting students with various topics: Making a College List; Transcript Request Form; Common App; Recommendation Requests. Students are welcome to drop in with questions about any aspect of the process. 

News from the Activities Office

Check out the latest information from the Activities Office in their weekly newsletter. In addition, learn more about Annandale High School Athletics and Activities by visiting their website, AHS Athletics Twitter or Instagram page. Please email Brandon Sutphin if you have any questions.

 

Booster Membership Fee Reduced! The cost of Booster Memberships is now 50% less! The new low price will be Adults $30 and Students $15 (including Elementary, Middle, and High School Students). The Booster pass allows Free Admission to all regular season Freshman, JV, and Varsity games. This price drop will include the last 3 games of the basketball season and include ALL Spring season sports: Baseball, Soccer, and Lacrosse. Check Atoms Athletics schedules and buy your Booster Pass here.

 

This Week: 

Monday, March 18

Boys Lacrosse vs Wakefield - 5:45/7:15pm

Boys Tennis vs Justice - 4:00pm

Girls JV Lacrosse @ Herndon - 6:00pm

Girls Tennis @ Justice @ Mason District Park - 4:00pm

Tuesday, March 19

Boys Tennis vs Lewis - 4:00pm

Girls Soccer vs Westfield - 5:45/7:30pm

Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Hayfield - 6:30pm

Girls Tennis @ Lewis - 4:00pm

Boys Soccer @ Westfield - 5:00/6:30pm

JV Baseball/Softball @ Hayfield - 6:00pm

Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ Mt. Vernon - 6:30pm

Wednesday, March 20

Girls Soccer vs Woodbridge - 5:45/7:30pm

Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ Osbourn - 6:00pm

Outdoor Track @ Justice - 5:00pm

Thursday, March 21

Boys Tennis vs TJ - 4:00pm

JV Baseball vs Justice - 6:30pm

Varsity Boys Soccer vs Osbourn Park - 6:30pm

Girls Tennis @ TJ - 4:00pm

Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Justice - 6:00pm

JV Softball @ Marshall - 6:30pm

Friday, March 22

Boys Lacrosse vs South Lakes - 5:45/7:15pm

Girls Lacrosse @ South Lakes - 6:00/7:30pm

Saturday, March 23

Varsity Baseball vs TJ @ Potomac HS (Woodbridge) - 11:00am

News from the PTSA

Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars! 
April 6 - Annual Mulch Sale

April 9 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm

April 14-21 - Silent Auction

May 4 - Flea Market

June 4 - All Night Grad

 

PTSA Nominating Committee: Each year the PTSA forms a committee to identify people interested in serving as PTSA officers. The Nominating Committee advertises the opportunities available and explains how to
apply, receives nominations and identifies potential candidates, and presents a slate of nominees at the April PTSA general membership meeting. Contact Angela Torres at [email protected] for more information or to sign up.

 

Volunteers Wanted - AHS Pantry: The AHS Pantry needs your help! Each month, the Annandale Pantry distributes bags of food to Annandale families in need. Distribution dates are primarily on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:00pm. Please consider volunteering to assist in a distribution. Volunteers can sign up here.

 

AHS Pantry Distribution Every Second Wednesday: We offer bi-monthly family distributions as well as twice weekly student distributions and emergency needs and gift cards for emergency situations that are tracked and distributed with our AHS clinical staff. We have partnerships with Food for Others and Fairfax Diaper as well as other Community businesses, neighborhoods, girl scout troops and churches.

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Atom Nation

Week 1 of the spring season is in the books and if this week is a preview of what is to come for the season, then you better make sure you're in attendance! A lot of exciting action was on display this week so make sure to get your reduced Atoms pass and see it all in person! Make sure to read through the newsletter to see what's upcoming for Annandale Athletics!

GO ATOMS!!! Atoms Weekly Recap

Here is a quick recap of first week of spring sports

Girls Soccer got the season started off with an impressive 3-2 win over Meridian Tuesday evening. It was a hard fought back and forth game that saw great passing and skills demonstrated by the Atoms! Their second game of the week saw a competitive game versus a talented Washington-Liberty team that eventually scored a goal in the final 10 minutes on the Atoms to come away with a 2-1. The Atoms play at home again on Tuesday vs Westfield.

Boys Soccer didn't come away with a win in their two games but the team showed resilience and why they could be a force to be reckoned with this year. The first game saw the Atoms fall in a close one versus Colonial Forge 1-0 with a controversial call in the final minutes that didn't go the Atoms way. The Atoms turned around and played a tough W-L team but fell short 2-1. The Atoms take the field by traveling to Westfield on Tuesday.

Softball got the season started off with a huge district win over Mt. Vernon Tuesday evening 5-3. The Atoms came out strong early with 3 runs in the first and battled the rest of the way to get the win. The other two games of the week weren't as kind as the Atoms fell to Falls Church and Osbourn in 5th inning run rules. The Atoms return to the field with district opponent Hayfield Tuesday.

Baseball won their first game of the district season in comeback fashion. The Atoms were down 8-2 before scrapping back to a 9-8 win over Mt. Vernon Tuesday evening. The Atoms came up short in their game vs Falls Church Thursday going into the 7th tied at 4 before allowing three runs to give Falls Church the win. The Atoms host Hayfield Tuesday evening.

Boys Tennis kicked off their season with Falls Church Wednesday. The team returns only a few players and will have some growing pains this year but played hard vs Falls Church, winning one of the doubles matches on the night. The Atoms host Justice Monday.

Girls Tennis served it up vs Falls Church and Hayfield to start their season. The Atoms played hard but were no match for both teams winning only one match between the two games. The Atoms return to the court Monday evening at Justice.

Boys Lacrosse got their season underway with a road game to Marshall Friday evening. The Atoms continue their growth from last year but their teamwork and determination were on display as they gave the Statesmen all they could handle. The Atoms fell short but look to get back after Monday evening as they host Wakefield.

Girls Lacrosse had a great game vs Marshall. An early deficit of 6-1 saw the Atoms storm back before the half to be down 7-5 midway through. Unfortunately the Atoms lost the steam and fell 11-7 but it was an impressive showing by the team in their first game. The Atoms are playing in the Atoms Lacrosse Tournament today and return to play Friday at South Lakes.

Outdoor Track & Field had their first event of the year at TJ Wednesday evening. The Atoms showed up throughout the night with several athletes qualifying for the district and region meets after just one event. The Atoms hit the track again Wednesday at Justice.

 

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:

All District/Region/State Recognition

* Winter recognition will be posted once all winter seasons voting is complete *

Annandale Legacy Wall 

Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to  those who have walked our halls. As we move into 2024, we want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall! 

To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here

*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*

For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris

Annandale HS Summer Camps

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors! More information on signups upcoming!

Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net. 

Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”.

Payment is due on the first day of camp or can be made online by clicking on the camps link below (When paying online, there is an additional small fee for processing).

Save the dates for our camps below!

Camp Information

Multi-Sport Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 20-23 ($120): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win prizes! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

To pay online for the Multi-Sport Camp: Click Here

Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 24-27 ($120): This exciting camp features team activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, touch football, and relay races. Campers will also get a chance to compete and earn medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

To pay online for the Olympics Camp: Click Here

Basketball - Rising 4th-9th Graders - July 8-12 ($200): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. 

For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

To pay online for the Basketball Camp: Click Here

 

Annandale Special Olympics Track Meet

Annandale’s Inclusion Track Meet will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00am to 2:00pm on the track field.

Come out to support your Annandale Special Olympics team and enjoy a fun filled day of Inclusion. Vendors will be on sight with music, face painting, yard games, and food. Fun for the whole family!

Autism Acceptance Night

Come join us this Thursday, April 25 at 6:30pm as we cheer on our Varsity Baseball Team and celebrate Autism Acceptance. Our special guest stars Kevin Maldonado-Lopez and Andy Ocloo will be throwing out the first pitch for the game. Our classes have been working hard and we will be selling various items that they have created. We will also have baked goods and Inclusion Revolution Autism Acceptance t-shirts for sale. All proceeds will go to our Special Education Department. We will be selling Autism Acceptance gear at the game!

Annandale H.S. Physical Night

Looking to participate in sports and activities next year? Then make sure to save the date to get your VHSL physical completed at Annandale!

Atoms Athletics Booster Scholarship

Each year the Atoms Athletics Booster Club gives out two $1000 scholarships to our Atoms athletes. The scholarships goes to two senior student-athletes who plan to pursue further education after high school. The student-athletes must have a 3.0 grade point average and have played an Atoms Athletic Department recognized sport during their senior year. To complete the application, Click Here. 

The deadline to submit the application is May 1, 2024

Rising 9th Grade Activites/Athletics/Clubs Night

The Activities Office will be hosting an information night for rising 9th grade Activities/Athletics/Clubs Night on May 21 at 6:30pm in the main gym. During this session, we will share information about the sports/seasons that we offer, how to sign up for a sport, and when try-outs for each sport begin. A coach, director, or student representative for each program will be available to answer any questions.

Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Spring Pictures Information

Legacy Studios is excited to photograph Annandale High School's 2024 athletic teams!  All sports team images will be available to view and order online after picture day.  Here are a few tips for accessing your images: 

• Images can be accessed via this link: Legacy Studios Events or by going to events.legacystudios.com. 
• Please use code 4542E24 to view your images on the website. 
• You will have the option to select the images you'd like to order, ie: team, individual, etc. as well as the border for your prints and the text you'd like on the images, including your athlete's name. 
• All ordered packages will be delivered directly to the athlete's home, not returned to the school. 

For assistance with questions or ordering, please contact Legacy Studios directly at [email protected] or 716.512.6336.  Please do not contact the school or your Activities office. 

Atoms Jibbitz for sale!

Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!

Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, April 8 at 6 pm!

Join us on Monday, April 8 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

Atoms Booster Blast and Spirit Wear

Interested in knowing more about our Atoms Booster Club?! Then check out the Atoms Booster Blast to learn more about how you can get involved and help support our student-athletes at Annandale! 

Interested in ordering some Atoms spirit wear? Check out our online store and get your Atoms merch! Atoms Online Store

Atoms Booster Passes (REDUCED PRICES)

We have reduced the price for an Atoms Boosters Pass! Prices are cut in half for the spring season. Current prices are: Adults - $30, Students - $15!

The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season HOME football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!

To purchase your Atoms Pass click  here! 23-24 Atoms Booster Pass 

Atoms Athletics Concession Stand

Boosters needs you help with concession stand coverage! Click on a link below to sign up and support our Atoms Booster club!

Varsity Softball: Sign up here

JV Softball: Sign up Here

Varsity Baseball:  Sign Up Here 

JV Baseball:  Sign Up Here

If anyone has trouble with the above links, please email [email protected] 

Thank you for your support!

Learners Permit Testing at Annandale

Is your student eligible for a learner's permit (15 years and 6 months old)? Would you like to avoid the long lines at the DMV? Then we have the fix for you. Annandale 10th grade Driver's Education teachers will be offering learner's permit testing after school at 3:15pm for those students eligible for their permit. Students must register through ACE Website. Check out the dates below and for more information about how to register for testing, email one our Driver's Education teachers Lizzie McManus or Xiomara Hernandez. 

Monday, March 18, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Monday, April 22, 2024

Monday, May 6, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024

Partners for Safe Teen Driving

Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter. 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Weekly Schedule March 18- March 23

Monday, March 18

Boys Lacrosse vs Wakefield - 5:45/7:15pm

Boys Tennis vs Justice - 4:00pm

Girls JV Lacrosse @ Herndon - 6:00pm

Girls Tennis @ Justice @ Mason District Park - 4:00pm

Tuesday, March 19

Boys Tennis vs Lewis - 4:00pm

Girls Soccer vs Westfield - 5:45/7:30pm

Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Hayfield - 6:30pm

Girls Tennis @ Lewis - 4:00pm

Boys Soccer @ Westfield - 5:00/6:30pm

JV Baseball/Softball @ Hayfield - 6:00pm

Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ Mt. Vernon - 6:30pm

Wednesday, March 20

Girls Soccer vs Woodbridge - 5:45/7:30pm

Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ Osbourn - 6:00pm

Outdoor Track @ Justice - 5:00pm

Thursday, March 21

Boys Tennis vs TJ - 4:00pm

JV Baseball vs Justice - 6:30pm

Varsity Boys Soccer vs Osbourn Park - 6:30pm

Girls Tennis @ TJ - 4:00pm

Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Justice - 6:00pm

JV Softball @ Marshall - 6:30pm

Friday, March 22

Boys Lacrosse vs South Lakes - 5:45/7:15pm

Girls Lacrosse @ South Lakes - 6:00/7:30pm

Saturday, March 23

Varsity Baseball vs TJ @ Potomac HS (Woodbridge) - 11:00am

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Annandale Students, Families, and Community:

At Annandale, we have long held a shared belief that our diversity is our greatest strength. This week, we celebrated Inclusion Revolution Week, which honors the many cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our students. This is one of my favorite weeks of the year as it showcases the very best of Atom Nation.

The week began with our monthly W4 Activities Day. Students had a special opportunity to hear from Dr. Geovanny Ponce, FCPS Chief of Schools. During his speech, he recounted his inspiring journey as an immigrant and educator, detailing the challenges he faced and emphasizing the importance of self-belief, even in the face of skepticism from others.

On Wednesday, we held our annual FanQuest pep rally, where students on the Special Olympics teams from Annandale and Justice took to the court in front of a crowd of cheering fans. This event is a celebration of inclusion and respect in which we come together to honor the unique strengths of each student. It is truly moving to watch our entire student body captivated by the Special Olympics student athletes as they cheer on both teams.

Finally, on Friday, our incredible community came out for our Just World Festival and Heritage Night. After school, the halls were filled with student clubs and local organizations that are striving to make the world a better place, both locally and globally. Students hosted workshops, shared cultural foods and experiences, and built community and understanding all while having fun at the Just World Festival. The evening culminated with our Heritage Night performance. Hosted by our leadership class, students shared their cultural heritage and pride with a fashion show and dance performances as families and peers cheered in the packed auditorium.

I am so proud to be a part of a community that not only values, but actively celebrates every member of Atom Nation. A huge thank you to all the staff, students, families, and community organizations that played a part in orchestrating these remarkable events.

Have a great week, Atom Nation! As always, reach out with any questions.

Shawn DeRose, Principal

Mulch Madness Is Here!

Mulch Madness is the PTSA's biggest and most critical fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the mulch sale go directly to support the PTSA's All Night Graduation Celebration and Senior Scholarships. All Night Graduation Celebration provides a fun, safe, alcohol and drug-free parent-chaperoned celebration for our seniors. Order now through March 27! Mulch will be available for pick-up at AHS on Saturday, April 6 from 8am-12pm or delivered to your location. Each mulch bag covers 3 cubic feet and weighs about 50 lbs. $6.50 per bag delivered (10 bag minimum and within a five mile radius of AHS). $5.50 per bag self pick-up. For more information, email [email protected]. 

In addition, there are big and small volunteer opportunities but they all make a difference with our biggest and most critical fundraiser of the year. Sign up here to volunteer and help make this event a success!

Important Dates

March 11 - Ramadan Begins

March 11 - Tornado Drill

March 12 - SEL Screener

March 12 - PRIDE TIme 4.0 Begins

March 12 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm

March 13 - ASAP 3.0 Begins

March 13 - PTSA Pantry Distribution

March 13 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving

March 14 - Lockdown Drill

March 18 - Fire Drill

March 20 - Student of the Month Celebration

March 21-22 - Performing Arts Spring Trip

March 22 - End of Quarter 3

March 25-29 - Spring Break

April 1 - Teacher Work Day (No School)

April 2 - School Planning Day (No School)

April 10 - Eid Al Fitr Holiday (No School)

 

March 11 - Tornado Drill: We will be conducting our required yearly tornado drill on March 11. 

 

March 11-April 9 - Ramadan: This year Ramadan begins at sunset the evening of March 11 and ends at sunset the evening of April 9. During this time, many of our Muslim students may be fasting and it is important for those students to have a quiet, alternative location to go to during lunchtime. Therefore, the library will be open to students who would prefer to go there during lunch rather than the cafeteria. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Eqab.

 

March 12 - Spring Social and Emotional Learning Screener: Students in grades 9-12 use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. 

 

March 12 - PRIDE Time 4.0 Begins: PRIDE Time 4.0 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 12. This latest iteration of PRIDE Time will focus on identifying students in need of preparation for the upcoming SOLs. Students who are not identified for intervention will be assigned a Study Hall PRIDE Time and will have the ability to complete assignments or request assistance from another Study Hall PRIDE Time teacher. Beginning March 11, students will be able to view their new PRIDE Time assignment in SIS StudentVue as their period 11 class.

 

March 12 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm: Our next PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00pm in the library. Spanish translation will be available. If you can't attend in person, consider joining us virtually on Zoom. The link will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Also, if you have not done so already, please consider joining the PTSA by filling out the online Membership Form. For more information about membership visit the Annandale PTSA website.

 

March 13 - ASAP 3.0 Begins: On Wednesday, March 13 we will begin our third round of our After School Academic Program. ASAP is one way we support students needing intervention in more than one subject area. Students selected to participate in ASAP work with an assigned teacher after school from 3:10-4:10pm. Selected students and parents will receive an email with updated assignments and teachers will provide students with paper invitations during class. Students are expected to attend ASAP before other extracurricular activities, including sports and detention. Late buses are available, and Super Snack is provided in the cafeteria after 4:15pm. If you have questions about your student’s ASAP assignment, please reach out to Matt Carlock.

 

March 13 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving (PTSD), 6:30pm: Annandale High School will be hosting Partners for Safe Teen Driving on March 13 at 6:30pm. The state of Virginia requires students and their parents to attend one session of Partners for Safe Teen Driving in order to receive their Pink Card (DEC-8). If the parent and student are not in the auditorium at 6:30pm then they will be asked to attend another session. If you have any questions, please email Lizzie McManus.

 

March 14 - Lockdown Drill: This week we will conduct our second required lockdown drill of the school year. Your student may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your student about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Here are some helpful tips for families to use to support their students before and after school lockdown drills.

 

March 21-22 - Performing Arts Spring Trip: Annandale’s Performing Arts students will be taking a trip to New York City! During the trip, students will be touring Lincoln Center, seeing a Broadway show, attending a workshop, and seeing a performance at Juilliard. The afternoon before leaving for the trip, students will enjoy a clinic with members of The United States Army Band and members of the National Symphony Orchestra on “Setting the Tone.”

 

March 25-29 - Spring Break: Schools and school offices will be closed. See the complete 2023-24 school year calendar

Awesome Atoms

Heritage Night Celebrates AHS Diversity and Belonging! Friday night, Annandale hosted our Annual Heritage Night Performance. Students had an opportunity to showcase their culture through music, dance, fashion, and more. Audience members enjoyed an incredible array of performances by students in which the appreciation of our diversity shined. Special thanks to all of our performers who worked so hard to practice their showpieces, our fantastic MCs Semir Ali, Radiate Yohanes and Kenza Choukairi as well as our leadership teachers, Madison Morella and Selvana Ayoub for their hard work in making the show a success!

 

Annandale Teachers Are Lifelong Learners! A big shout out to our English 10, Geometry, and Chemistry teams who have been participating in professional development around engaging students through high quality instruction using the workshop model. We really appreciate our staff taking the day to work with their admin and coach and learn together about ways to maximize our time in the classroom. Teachers learned tools and strategies to support students in completing tasks independently while teachers work with others in small groups. 

 

Congratulations to Thanh Nguyen, National Merit Scholarship Finalist! Congrats to Thanh Nguyen, who has been recognized from a pool of over 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists from around the country. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college scholarships that began in 1955. The program is conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation, a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. United States high school students enter the National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which serves as an initial screen of over 1.3 million entrants each year, and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.

 

FCPS Chief of Schools Addresses Atom Nation: On Monday, March 4, Dr. Ponce, the FCPS Chief of Schools, came to Annandale to share his personal story of immigrating to the United States with many of our own newcomer students. The session also highlighted the importance of diversity in our schools and the opportunities being multilingual can provide. We are so appreciative of Dr. Ponce taking the time to motivate and inspire our students!

 

Journalism Students Learn From Some of the Best in the News Business: Students in the Journalism Pride Time group welcomed Christi Parsons of the University of Maryland’s Medill College of Journalism, former Wall Street Journal Washington Bureau Chief Al Hunt, Morning Edition’s Michael Martin and four of her colleagues from NPR including Chief Washington Editor Krishnadev Calamur, Morning Edition Editors Adam Bearne and Mohamed ElBardicy, and producer Nina Kravinsky. Students met in small groups with journalists to get individualized suggestions on how to complete the stories they've been working on since January.

 

FanQuest Rocks Atom Nation! On Wednesday, March 6, the Annandale Special Olympics Basketball team hosted the Justice Wolves for our annual FanQuest. FanQuest is an event that promotes inclusion and respect for students with disabilities through sports. Both the Atoms and Wolves played with the support of general education peers involved with the Special Olympics and Best Buddies programs. These are programs in which students have the opportunity to work with their Cat-B peers.

The event, as a part of our annual Inclusion Revolution week, was supported by our leadership class, boys basketball team, band, and cheerleaders. It was an incredible experience to watch our Special Olympics athletes showcase their basketball skills in the gymnasium packed with student fans. All eyes were on our athletes and the crowd went wild when the first basket was made, and the cheering didn’t stop. The support and appreciation our students had for both the Wolves and their fellow Atoms was overwhelming. Special thanks to Special Olympics Coaches Janan Hawthorne, Katie Shaw and Paul Fink for coordinating this incredible event and to the Justice Wolves for an amazing game. A special shoutout to Mr. Lee and our leadership students for MCing the event and getting the gym set up for our athletes. Any student that would like to get involved with Special Olympics or Best buddies can reach out to Coach Hawthorne or Ms. Salgado or stop by room 22!

Watch the Justice and Annandale Special Olympics Team Introductions at FanQuest 2024! Important Information

Safety Drills in March: Keeping students and staff safe is a priority at Annandale High School. Last week, we conducted our annual tornado drill. This week we will conduct our second required lockdown drill of the school year. Your student may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your student about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Here are some helpful tips for families to use to support their students before and after school lockdown drills. Working together, we create a safe, secure environment for students to learn and grow in our schools. Below are the dates of our March safety drills.

• March 11 - Tornado Drill
• March 14 - Lockdown Drill
• March 18 - Fire Drill

 

Boundary Study Update: The Fairfax County School Board is considering boundary study scope recommendations to address capacity challenges at Glasgow Middle School. However, the two community meetings scheduled for March 6 and March 13 have been postponed to allow for additional scoping and School Board review. Keep informed and engaged by visiting the Glasgow Middle School Capacity Challenges webpage. While there, sign up for the mailing list. Communication about this ongoing work will also be shared by the school and your school board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson.

 

Now Open! Family Engagement Survey: FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open now through Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Parents will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

Opportunities

Now Open! Summer Camps Pre-Registration: Annandale Summer Camps are now accepting pre-registration. Summer Youth Sports Camps are held at Annandale High School and run 8:30am-3:00pm. The cost is $120. Sign up before March 1 and receive the $100 early bird rate. Multi Sport Camp: June 17,18, 20, 21 (No camp on June 19), Olympics Camp: June 24-27 (No camp Friday). Pre-Register Here!

 

Now through March 15 - Personal Yearbook Ads for Sale: Celebrate your Class of 2024 Senior or underclassman with a Personal Ad in the 2024 Yearbook! Design a Personal Ad and purchase the 2024 Yearbook here.

 

March 20 - FCPS Virtual Military Night: FCPS School Counseling Services is hosting a Virtual Military Night on Wednesday, March 20, 6-8 p.m. This event is designed for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about the military pathways and opportunities. Enlistment, service academies, and ROTC pathways will be represented. 

 

March 22 - Applications for Student Representative to the School Board Due: Each year, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). Find out more and apply here.

Academic Support

Sign up for a writing conference with the AWC: The trained peer tutors of the Atoms Writing Center will continue to provide support for students with writing in any class. Use this link to sign up for a writing conference. If you haven’t already, you should also join our Schoology group to get important updates and announcements from the AWC all year by going to “Groups” > ”My Groups” > ”Join Group” then putting in this code: 9MSF-KSDM-B7HCP. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Contact Mrs. Crowley with any questions.

 

Need Help in Your Class? Stay With Your Teacher After School! Annandale High School offers late bus transportation three (3) days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All teachers stay after school at least one day a week to provide academic support for students. Please refer to this list to see which day your student’s teacher is available after school.

 

Annandale Tutoring Center Open Mondays: Students can now get tutoring from AVID and honor society members, every Monday in Room 287 from 3:00-4:00pm. Tutors will be available to help in math, science and social studies. Contact Ms. Michelle Lukacs, AVID and History teacher, with questions.

 

Work with Live Tutors for Free! Does your student need help getting up to speed in math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor. Find out more here.

College Admission & Financial Aid

March 19 - NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families: Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is offering virtual information and application sessions. Information sessions will provide an overview of NOVA and the opportunities, services, and resources designed to connect high school seniors to the NOVA Nighthawk Community. An information session will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 4:30pm and a virtual application workshop will be held Tuesday, April 30, at 7:00pm. Sessions are open to all FCPS seniors and their families. For questions, email [email protected] or call 703-323-3000.

 

FAFSA Updates for Seniors and Families: There have been several technological challenges with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) since its launch on December 31, 2023. The latest news is that colleges will not get FAFSA summaries from the U.S. Department of Education until mid-March at the earliest. As a result, colleges won’t be able to give students financial aid award letters based on their FAFSA information until late April to May, at best. Students who applied to a college that uses the CSS Profile may receive financial aid information sooner.

Different media outlets are reporting a growing list of colleges that will push back deadlines for students to accept offers of admission into May and even June. The American Council on Education has a database of colleges and universities that have extended their deadline to commit to enroll. We recommend that all information obtained by a secondary source be confirmed directly with the college or university. If you need assistance, please contact Mr. Yeagley in our College and Career Center or your student’s counselor.

 

College & Career Planning Google Site: Check out the College & Career Planning Google site, which provides up-to-date information on the college application process; college representative visits; financial aid and FAFSA/VASA workshops; military options; information on apprenticeships; as well as resources for finding a job. The website also provides contact information for our School Counselors, as well as our College and Career Specialist.

 

Thursday College Application Workshops: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm in Room 90 (near the Cafeteria), Counselors and AVID students will be assisting students with various topics: Making a College List; Transcript Request Form; Common App; Recommendation Requests. Students are welcome to drop in with questions about any aspect of the process. 

News from the Activities Office

Check out the latest information from the Activities Office in their weekly newsletter. In addition, learn more about Annandale High School Athletics and Activities by visiting their website, AHS Athletics Twitter or Instagram page. Please email Brandon Sutphin if you have any questions.

 

Booster Membership Fee Reduced! The cost of Booster Memberships is now 50% less! The new low price will be Adults $30 and Students $15 (including Elementary, Middle, and High School Students). The Booster pass allows Free Admission to all regular season Freshman, JV, and Varsity games. This price drop will include the last 3 games of the basketball season and include ALL Spring season sports: Baseball, Soccer, and Lacrosse. Check Atoms Athletics schedules and buy your Booster Pass here.

 

This Week: 

Tuesday, March 12

Girls Soccer vs Meridian - 5:30/7

Varsity Baseball vs Mt. Vernon - 6:30pm

Varsity Softball vs Mt. Vernon - 6:30pm

JV Baseball @ Mt. Vernon - 6:00pm

JV Boys/Girls Lacrosse @ Justice - 5:45/7:00pm

Chorus Pyramid Concert - Auditorium - 7:00pm

Wednesday, March 13

Boys Soccer vs Colonial Forge - 5:00/6:30pm

Boys Tennis vs Falls Church - 4:00pm

Girls Tennis @ Falls Church @ Jefferson District Park - 4:00pm

Outdoor Track @ TJ - 5:00pm

Thursday, March 14

Girls Soccer vs Washington-Liberty - 5:45/7:15pm

Girls Tennis vs Hayfield - 4:00pm

Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Falls Church - 6:30pm

Boys Soccer @ Washington-Liberty - 5:45/7:15pm

Boys Tennis @ Hayfield - 4:00pm

JV Baseball/Softball @ Falls Church - 6:30pm

Friday, March 15

Girls Lacrosse vs Marshall - 6:00/7:30pm

Varsity Softball vs Osbourn - 6:30pm

Boys Lacrosse @ Marshall - 5:45/7:15pm

JV Softball @ Edison - 6:30pm

Saturday, March 16

Atoms Girls Lacrosse Tournament - 9:00am

News from the PTSA

Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars! 
April 6 - Annual Mulch Sale
April 14-21 - Silent Auction 
May 4 - Flea Market
June 4 - All Night Grad

 

PTSA Nominating Committee: Each year the PTSA forms a committee to identify people interested in serving as PTSA officers. The Nominating Committee advertises the opportunities available and explains how to
apply, receives nominations and identifies potential candidates, and presents a slate of nominees at the April PTSA general membership meeting. Contact Angela Torres at [email protected] for more information or to sign up.

 

Volunteers Wanted - AHS Pantry: The AHS Pantry needs your help! Each month, the Annandale Pantry distributes bags of food to Annandale families in need. Distribution dates are primarily on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:00pm. Please consider volunteering to assist in a distribution. Volunteers can sign up here.

 

AHS Pantry Distribution Every Second Wednesday: We offer bi-monthly family distributions as well as twice weekly student distributions and emergency needs and gift cards for emergency situations that are tracked and distributed with our AHS clinical staff. We have partnerships with Food for Others and Fairfax Diaper as well as other Community businesses, neighborhoods, girl scout troops and churches.

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Atom Nation

The final week of scrimmages concluded Thursday evening and the first official contest start Tuesday! The Atoms have been working hard and are prepared to show the community all the buzz around the spring season. We have a lot going on over the first two weeks of the season before spring break, so make sure to pick up your booster pass and catch all the action!

Take a look at our upcoming summer camp dates and save the date for our annual Annandale High School physical night!

GO ATOMS!!! Atoms Weekly Recap

Scrimmages wrapped up this week with several unfortunate cancelations thanks to mother nature. A few programs were able to get some reps and were impressive to watch. Boys and girls soccer had impressive showings in their final tune up versus West Potomac and are looking to show the National District what they've got when the season starts Tuesday! Baseball, girl's and boys lacrosse completed their scrimmages and the progress and improvements from last year are already starting to show and will look to compete for a region playoff spot this year!

Other programs had their final scrimmage canceled but everyone is geared up and ready to go!

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:

All District/Region/State Recognition

* Winter recognition will be posted once all winter seasons voting is complete *

Annandale Legacy Wall 

Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to  those who have walked our halls. As we move into 2024, we want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall! 

To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here

*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*

For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris

Annandale HS Summer Camps

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors! More information on signups upcoming!

Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net. 

Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”.

Payment is due on the first day of camp or can be made online by clicking on the camps link below (When paying online, there is an additional small fee for processing).

Save the dates for our camps below!

Camp Information

Multi-Sport Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 20-23 ($120): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win prizes! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

To pay online for the Multi-Sport Camp: Click Here

Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 24-27 ($120): This exciting camp features team activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, touch football, and relay races. Campers will also get a chance to compete and earn medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

To pay online for the Olympics Camp: Click Here

Basketball - Rising 4th-9th Graders - July 8-12 ($200): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. 

For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

To pay online for the Basketball Camp: Click Here

 

Dance Team Fundraiser

Annandale dance team is a young program and we fundraise for everything we do (camps, competitions, uniforms, transportation, and dance gear) in order to keep costs to individual dancers at a minimum - which is vital in order to make sure anyone who wants to dance with us, CAN!

Donate at least $30 and receive a one-of-a-kind stainless steel water bottle as a THANK YOU for supporting our program.

DONATE HERE

Annandale H.S. Physical Night

Looking to participate in sports and activities next year? Then make sure to save the date to get your VHSL physical completed at Annandale!

Atoms Jibbitz for sale!

Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!

Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, April 8 at 6 pm!

Join us on Monday, April 8 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

Atoms Booster Blast and Spirit Wear

Interested in knowing more about our Atoms Booster Club?! Then check out the Atoms Booster Blast to learn more about how you can get involved and help support our student-athletes at Annandale! 

Interested in ordering some Atoms spirit wear? Check out our online store and get your Atoms merch! Atoms Online Store

Atoms Booster Passes (REDUCED PRICES)

We have reduced the price for an Atoms Boosters Pass! Prices are cut in half for the spring season. Current prices are: Adults - $30, Students - $15!

The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season HOME football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!

To purchase your Atoms Pass click  here! 23-24 Atoms Booster Pass 

Atoms Athletics Concession Stand

Boosters needs you help with concession stand coverage! Click on a link below to sign up and support our Atoms Booster club!

Varsity Softball: Sign up here

JV Softball: Sign up Here

Varsity Baseball:  Sign Up Here 

JV Baseball:  Sign Up Here

If anyone has trouble with the above links, please email [email protected] 

Thank you for your support!

Learners Permit Testing at Annandale

Is your student eligible for a learner's permit (15 years and 6 months old)? Would you like to avoid the long lines at the DMV? Then we have the fix for you. Annandale 10th grade Driver's Education teachers will be offering learner's permit testing after school at 3:15pm for those students eligible for their permit. Students must register through ACE Website. Check out the dates below and for more information about how to register for testing, email one our Driver's Education teachers Lizzie McManus or Xiomara Hernandez. 

Monday, March 18, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Monday, April 22, 2024

Monday, May 6, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024

Partners for Safe Teen Driving

Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter. 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Weekly Schedule March 11- March 16

Tuesday, March 12

Girls Soccer vs Meridian - 5:30/7

Varsity Baseball vs Mt. Vernon - 6:30pm

Varsity Softball vs Mt. Vernon - 6:30pm

JV Baseball @ Mt. Vernon - 6:00pm

JV Boys/Girls Lacrosse @ Justice - 5:45/7:00pm

Chorus Pyramid Concert - Auditorium - 7:00pm

Wednesday, March 13

Boys Soccer vs Colonial Forge - 5:00/6:30pm

Boys Tennis vs Falls Church - 4:00pm

Girls Tennis @ Falls Church @ Jefferson District Park - 4:00pm

Outdoor Track @ TJ - 5:00pm

Thursday, March 14

Girls Soccer vs Washington-Liberty - 5:45/7:15pm

Girls Tennis vs Hayfield - 4:00pm

Varsity Baseball/Softball vs Falls Church - 6:30pm

Boys Soccer @ Washington-Liberty - 5:45/7:15pm

Boys Tennis @ Hayfield - 4:00pm

JV Baseball/Softball @ Falls Church - 6:30pm

Friday, March 15

Girls Lacrosse vs Marshall - 6:00/7:30pm

Varsity Softball vs Osbourn - 6:30pm

Boys Lacrosse @ Marshall - 5:45/7:15pm

JV Softball @ Edison - 6:30pm

Saturday, March 16

Atoms Girls Lacrosse Tournament - 9:00am

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Annandale Students, Families, and Community:

Tomorrow we will host our annual Just World Festival and Heritage Night. These events make up one of the best evenings of the year.

The theme for this year’s Just World Festival is "Solidarity in Community,” and strives to educate the community about global and environmental issues, fair trade, human rights, equality, and most importantly, social action.

Directly after the Just World Festival, students will showcase their cultural heritage at the Heritage Night performance in an incredible celebration of our diversity. Heritage Night is another opportunity for Annandale students to showcase their culture through music, dance, fashion, and more.

Tickets are sold out! But don't worry, you can watch the live stream here.

Doors for Heritage Night will open at 6:30pm and seating is first come, first serve. The performance will begin at 7:00pm. The doors will close at 7:20pm and will not re-open for the remainder of the evening. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Shawn DeRose, Principal

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Annandale Students, Families, and Community:

This is our annual Inclusion Revolution Week! During this time, our vision that “we find strength in diversity and foster belonging” is on full display. 

We will begin the week with our monthly W4 Activities Day. As you know, W4 Activities Days are additional opportunities for students to deepen their sense of connection and belonging to Atom Nation. On this day, you can find students playing soccer or volleyball, dancing, painting, making friendship bracelets, trying new instruments, completing club-related tasks, and more. I am so proud we are one of the few high schools that manage the planning and logistics for this monthly event. A big thank you to our Assistant Director of Student Activities, Bryan Harris, and our teachers and staff for supporting this day!

Tuesday is election day, and a student holiday. When we return on Wednesday, we will hold our annual FanQuest pep rally. FanQuest is an event that promotes inclusion and respect for students with disabilities. During W4, students will attend a Pep Rally where they will cheer on our Special Olympics basketball team as they showcase their skills in a game against the Justice Wolves. This is a unique opportunity for our Special Olympics athletes to experience a real game day atmosphere in front of their peers. Check out this video from last year’s FanQuest event. 

Over the past few weeks, our Special Olympics team has been fundraising through the “Pie the Admin” contest. During lunch, students and staff have had the opportunity to donate to our Special Olympics program, voting for the administrator they would like to see get “pied.” The pep rally will culminate with a pie in the face of the “winning” administrator (and for some reason, I seem to be in the lead...again!)

Finally, we will end the week with our annual Just World Festival and Heritage Night. These events make up one of the best evenings of the year. The theme for this year’s Just World Festival is "Solidarity in Community,” and strives to educate the community about global and environmental issues, fair trade, human rights, equality, and most importantly, social action. Directly after the Just World festival, students will showcase their cultural heritage at the Heritage Night performance in an incredible celebration of our diversity. This event has been very popular in the past, so we highly recommend pre-purchasing your tickets today to reserve your seats! No tickets will be sold at the door.

Have a great week, Atom Nation! As always, reach out with any questions.

Shawn DeRose, Principal

Important Dates

Now through March 8 - Heritage Night Tickets on Sale

March 4-8 - Inclusion Revolution Week

March 4 - W4 Activities Day

March 4 - Atoms Booster Club Meeting, 6pm

March 5 - School Planning Day (No School)

March 6 - FanQuest Pep Rally

March 6 & 8 - IB Junior Extended Essay Library Day

March 8 - Just World Festival & Heritage Night

March 11 - Ramadan Begins

March 12 - SEL Screener

March 12 - PRIDE TIme 4.0 Begins

March 12 - ASAP 3.0 Begins

March 12 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm

March 13 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving

March 20-22 - Performing Arts Spring Trip

March 22 - End of Quarter 3

March 25-29 - Spring Break

April 1 - Teacher Work Day (No School)

April 2 - School Planning Day (No School)

April 10 - Eid Al Fitr Holiday (No School)

Now through March 8 - Heritage Night Tickets on Sale: The Heritage Night performance will take place at 7:00pm and is another opportunity for Annandale students to showcase their culture through music, dance, fashion, and more. Tickets are now on sale! Cost is $10. No tickets will be available for purchase at the door! This event has been incredibly popular in the past, so we highly recommend purchasing your tickets now to ensure a spot at this incredible performance!

 

March 4 - W4 Activities Day: Our next W4 Activities Day is on Monday, March 4. W4 Activities Day is a time set aside for students to explore clubs and activities and connect with classmates and staff over shared interests. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Harris.

 

March 4 - Atoms Booster Club Meeting, 6pm: Join us on Monday, March 4 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

 

March 5 - Presidential Primary (No School): The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election. Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day for staff.

 

March 6 & 8 - IB Junior Extended Essay Library Day: This year we have 99 juniors that have started their IB diploma journey. To support these students on one of their requirements, the Extended Essay, they will participate in an in-school field trip to the AHS library. IB juniors with last names A-L will meet on Wednesday, March 6 and those with last names M-Z will meet on Friday, March. Students will spend the day crafting their research question, finding sources, and developing an outline. Mary Johnson, Extended Essay coordinator, and our librarians will provide guidance. Attendance is mandatory. Students should notify their teachers in advance and make plans if they miss an assessment. Please reach out to Linda Bradshaw, IB coordinator or Mary Johnson if you have any questions.

 

March 6 - FanQuest Pep Rally: FanQuest is an event that promotes inclusion and provides our special education students the opportunity to showcase their basketball skills in front of the entire student body. This year our amazing Special Olympics Basketball team will take on the Justice Wolves in a riveting basketball match. Check out this video from last year’s FanQuest event. FanQuest is just one event during “Inclusion Revolution Week” at Annandale High School that highlights the diversity of our school. 

 

March 8 - Just World Festival & Heritage Night: Annandale High School leadership students are excited to join the Just World Interact Club for the 18th annual Just World Festival and Heritage Night on March 8. The theme for this year’s Just World festival is "Solidarity in Community." The festival aims to inspire youth that they are not only a part of their local community but a global one as well. We want to educate the community about global and environmental issues, fair trade, human rights, equality, and most importantly, social action.

Doors for Heritage Night will open at 6:30pm and the performance will take place at 7:00pm. The doors will close at 7:20pm and will not re-open for the remainder of the evening. Heritage Night is another opportunity for Annandale students to showcase their culture through music, dance, fashion, and more. Tickets are on sale now!. Cost is $10. No tickets will be available for purchase at the door! This event has been incredibly popular in the past, so we highly recommend purchasing you tickets now to ensure a spot at this incredible performance! Seating is first come, first serve!

Academic Support

Sign up for a writing conference with the AWC: The trained peer tutors of the Atoms Writing Center will continue to provide support for students with writing in any class. Use this link to sign up for a writing conference. If you haven’t already, you should also join our Schoology group to get important updates and announcements from the AWC all year by going to “Groups” > ”My Groups” > ”Join Group” then putting in this code: 9MSF-KSDM-B7HCP. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Contact Mrs. Crowley with any questions.

 

Need Help in Your Class? Stay With Your Teacher After School! Annandale High School offers late bus transportation three (3) days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All teachers stay after school at least one day a week to provide academic support for students. Please refer to this list to see which day your student’s teacher is available after school.

 

Annandale Tutoring Center Open Mondays: Students can now get tutoring from AVID and honor society members, every Monday in Room 287 from 3:00-4:00pm. Tutors will be available to help in math, science and social studies. Contact Ms. Michelle Lukacs, AVID and History teacher, with questions.

 

Work with Live Tutors for Free! Does your student need help getting up to speed in math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor. Find out more here.

Coming Soon! Mulch Madness PTSA Fundraiser

Mulch Madness is the PTSA's biggest and most critical fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the mulch sale go directly to support the PTSA's All Night Graduation Celebration and Senior Scholarships. All Night Graduation Celebration provides a fun, safe, alcohol and drug-free parent-chaperoned celebration for our seniors. Stay tuned for more information on how to order and volunteer.

Awesome Atoms

Saul Soriano selected for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program: The Annandale Community is proud of Saul Soriano for being accepted to Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX). Saul is one of 50 students selected across the United States who will receive a full scholarship to spend a year studying in Germany. Students are selected based on academic merit, strong communication skills, and the ability to represent the U.S. with distinction. Saul is an active member in our AHS school community. He is an AHS student ambassador for the Center for International Education and Exchange and will be performing with the Hispanic Student Union for Heritage Night. Congratulations, Saul!

 

World Languages Students & Culinary Arts Classes Collaborate with Delicious Results: Students in Arabic class learned to prepare traditional dishes as they worked along side students in Culinary Arts in the kitchen. What a delicious opportunity to learn from and with each other!

 

AHS Celebrates ESOL Honor Roll Students: The ESOL department recognized over 50 students for making the ESOL honor roll with all As and Bs. This is an honor for students who demonstrate academic excellence while learning both English and academic subjects at the same time. This is challenging but they showed perseverance, determination, and dedication to their education. During the ceremony, we celebrated their hard work and impressive academic achievements.

Important Information

Boundary Study Update: The Fairfax County School Board is considering boundary study scope recommendations to address capacity challenges at Glasgow Middle School. The following schools are included in the recommended boundary scope presented to the School Board February 22:

• Glasgow Middle School and AAP Center
• Holmes Middle School
• Poe Middle School
• Frost Middle School AAP Center
• Belvedere Elementary School AAP Center
• Canterbury Woods Elementary School AAP Center

The boundary scope is currently under review by the School Board.  Next steps and updates on the process will be shared via email and on the  Glasgow Middle School Capacity Challenges webpage. Two community meetings scheduled for March 6 and March 13 have been postponed to allow for additional scoping and School Board review.

 

March 3 - Family Engagement Survey Opens: FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Parents will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

Opportunities

Now Open! Summer Camps Pre-Registration: Annandale Summer Camps are now accepting pre-registration. Summer Youth Sports Camps are held at Annandale High School and run 8:30am-3:00pm. The cost is $120. Sign up before March 1 and receive the $100 early bird rate. Multi Sport Camp: June 17,18, 20, 21 (No camp on June 19), Olympics Camp: June 24-27 (No camp Friday). Pre-Register Here!

 

March 9 - Fairfax County Teen Job Fair: Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, March 9, at West Springfield High School. Student registration is free and open to all teens in Fairfax County seeking employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume. Business registration is also free and open to any organization providing positions for students.

 

Now through March 4 - High School Academy Open Houses: FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students through March 4. A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses. Click here to learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

 

Now through March 15 - Personal Yearbook Ads for Sale: Celebrate your Class of 2024 Senior or underclassman with a Personal Ad in the 2024 Yearbook! Design a Personal Ad and purchase the 2024 Yearbook here: http://tinyurl.com/AHSybk2024

 

March 22 - Applications for Student Representative to the School Board Due: Each year, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). Find out more and apply here.

College Admission & Financial Aid

March 19 - NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families: Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is offering virtual information and application sessions. Information sessions will provide an overview of NOVA and the opportunities, services, and resources designed to connect high school seniors to the NOVA Nighthawk Community. An information session will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 4:30pm and a virtual application workshop will be held Tuesday, April 30, at 7:00pm. Sessions are open to all FCPS seniors and their families. For questions, email [email protected] or call 703-323-3000.

 

FAFSA Info for Class of 2024: The Federal Student Aid FAFSA form is now available (soft launch is working out glitches, so be patient with the website). The application is free and is the largest source of aid to help pay for college or career/trade school. Even if you don't think your family would qualify for financial assistance, you would still want to complete the application because some states and colleges use information from the FAFSA form to determine student eligibility for their grants, scholarships, and loans. If you need assistance, please contact Mr. Yeagley in our College and Career Center or your student’s counselor.

 

College & Career Planning Google Site: Check out the College & Career Planning Google site, which provides up-to-date information on the college application process; college representative visits; financial aid and FAFSA/VASA workshops; military options; information on apprenticeships; as well as resources for finding a job. The website also provides contact information for our School Counselors, as well as our College and Career Specialist.

 

Transcript Requests for College Applications & Scholarships: Seniors need to request official high school transcripts one month prior to application deadlines. For example, if a college application is due on March 10, the Transcript Request Form is due on February 10. We will be receiving a very high volume of requests in the coming months, and our Student Services staff needs adequate time to process them. Early Action and Early Decision application deadlines are quickly approaching. For step-by-step instructions and forms for submitting Transcript Requests, go to the College & Career Planning Google site.

 

Thursday College Application Workshops: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm in Room 90 (near the Cafeteria), Counselors and AVID students will be assisting students with various topics: Making a College List; Transcript Request Form; Common App; Recommendation Requests. Students are welcome to drop in with questions about any aspect of the process. 

 

Register For College Rep Visits: Are you interested in hearing from college admissions representatives from colleges you are interested in applying to? Please follow the directions below to register. (Juniors and Seniors ONLY). Log into Naviance and click "Student Naviance Login." Click on "Colleges" at the top of the page and then click on "college visits." You will then see a list of all the colleges that are visiting, along with the dates and times. Click "register now" for the visits you would like to attend. Students must show the email to their teacher and get permission to attend. Students who are not registered in Naviance for a college visit will be denied entry. Please note that students are limited to registering for up to six college visits!

News from the Activities Office

Check out the latest information from the Activities Office in their weekly newsletter. In addition, learn more about Annandale High School Athletics and Activities by visiting their website, AHS Athletics Twitter or Instagram page. Please email Brandon Sutphin if you have any questions.

 

March 4 - Atoms Booster Club Meeting, 6pm: Join us on Monday, March 4 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

 

Booster Membership Fee Reduced! The cost of Booster Memberships is now 50% less! The new low price will be Adults $30 and Students $15 (including Elementary, Middle, and High School Students). The Booster pass allows Free Admission to all regular season Freshman, JV, and Varsity games. This price drop will include the last 3 games of the basketball season and include ALL Spring season sports: Baseball, Soccer, and Lacrosse. Check Atoms Athletics schedules and buy your Booster Pass here.

 

This Week: 

Monday, March 4

Boys Soccer vs West Potomac - 5:45/7:15pm (Scrimmage)

Girls Soccer @ West Potomac - 5:45/7:15pm (Scrimmage)

Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Osbourn - 6:00pm (Scrimmage)

Girls Tennis @ Wakefield - 4:00pm (Scrimmage)

Tuesday, March 5

Varsity Baseball vs Wakefield - 6:00pm

Varsity Softball vs Wakefield - 6:00pm

Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs Rock Ridge - 6:30pm

Girls Tennis vs West Potomac - 4:00pm

JV Baseball @ Wakefield - 6:00pm

JV Softball @ Wakefield - 6:00pm

Girls Lacrosse @ Park View - 6:00pm

Boys Tennis @ West Potomac - 4:00pm

Wednesday, March 6

Girls Lacrosse vs Independence - 5:30/6:45pm

Thursday, March 7

Boys Tennis vs Wakefield - 4:00pm

JV Baseball vs Fairfax Trinity Christian - 6:00pm

Chorus Pre-Assessment Concert - Auditorium - 7:00pm 

Friday, March 8

Heritage Night - Auditorium - 7:00pm

News from the PTSA

Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars! 
April 6 - Annual Mulch Sale
April 14-21 - Silent Auction 
May 4 - Flea Market
June 4 - All Night Grad

 

PTSA Nominating Committee: Each year the PTSA forms a committee to identify people interested in serving as PTSA officers. The Nominating Committee advertises the opportunities available and explains how to
apply, receives nominations and identifies potential candidates, and presents a slate of nominees at the April PTSA general membership meeting. Contact Angela Torres at [email protected] for more information or to sign up.

 

Volunteers Wanted - AHS Pantry: The AHS Pantry needs your help! Each month, the Annandale Pantry distributes bags of food to Annandale families in need. Distribution dates are primarily on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:00pm. Please consider volunteering to assist in a distribution. Volunteers can sign up here.

 

AHS Pantry Distribution Every Second Wednesday: We offer bi-monthly family distributions as well as twice weekly student distributions and emergency needs and gift cards for emergency situations that are tracked and distributed with our AHS clinical staff. We have partnerships with Food for Others and Fairfax Diaper as well as other Community businesses, neighborhoods, girl scout troops and churches.

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Atom Nation

First week of scrimmages kicked off this week and there is a lot more on the slate for this week so make sure to throw on your jackets and come out to support the Atoms. We are looking forward to an exciting spring of athletics as many of teams look to play deep into the postseason. Don't forget to get your reduced booster pass before coming to the games!

Take a look at our upcoming summer camp dates in the newsletter and to save the date for our annual Annandale High School physical night!

GO ATOMS!!! Atoms Weekly Recap

First scrimmages of the spring season occurred Thursday evening with several programs getting their first taste of competition for 2024. Varsity baseball, varsity softball, girls tennis, and boys and girls soccer were in action. It was great to see the Atoms back in action and we look forward to competitive games this fall!

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:

All District/Region/State Recognition

* Winter recognition will be posted once all winter seasons voting is complete *

Annandale Legacy Wall 

Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to  those who have walked our halls. As we move into 2024, we want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall! 

To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here

*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*

For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris

Annandale HS Summer Camps

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors! More information on signups upcoming!

Save the dates for our camps below!

Camp Information

Multi-Sport Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 20-23 ($120): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win prizes! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 24-27 ($120): This exciting camp features team activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, touch football, and relay races. Campers will also get a chance to compete and earn medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

Basketball - Rising 4th-9th Graders - July 8-12 ($200): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. 

Forr questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

Dance Team Fundraiser

Annandale dance team is a young program and we fundraise for everything we do (camps, competitions, uniforms, transportation, and dance gear) in order to keep costs to individual dancers at a minimum - which is vital in order to make sure anyone who wants to dance with us, CAN!

Donate at least $30 and receive a one-of-a-kind stainless steel water bottle as a THANK YOU for supporting our program.

DONATE HERE

Annandale H.S. Physical Night

Looking to participate in sports and activities next year? Then make sure to save the date to get your VHSL physical completed at Annandale!

Atoms Jibbitz for sale!

Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!

Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, March 4 at 6 pm!

Join us on Monday, March 4 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

Atoms Booster Blast and Spirit Wear

Interested in knowing more about our Atoms Booster Club?! Then check out the Atoms Booster Blast to learn more about how you can get involved and help support our student-athletes at Annandale! 

Interested in ordering some Atoms spirit wear? Check out our online store and get your Atoms merch! Atoms Online Store

Atoms Booster Passes (REDUCED PRICES)

We have reduced the price for an Atoms Boosters Pass! Prices are cut in half for the spring season. Current prices are: Adults - $30, Students - $15!

The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season HOME football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!

To purchase your Atoms Pass click  here! 23-24 Atoms Booster Pass 

Atoms Athletics Concession Stand

Boosters needs you help with concession stand coverage! Click on a link below to sign up and support our Atoms Booster club!

Varsity Softball: Sign up here

Varsity Baseball:  Sign Up Here 

JV Baseball:  Sign Up Here

If anyone has trouble with the above links, please email [email protected] 

Thank you for your support!

Learners Permit Testing at Annandale

Is your student eligible for a learner's permit (15 years and 6 months old)? Would you like to avoid the long lines at the DMV? Then we have the fix for you. Annandale 10th grade Driver's Education teachers will be offering learner's permit testing after school at 3:15pm for those students eligible for their permit. Students must register through ACE Website. Check out the dates below and for more information about how to register for testing, email one our Driver's Education teachers Lizzie McManus or Xiomara Hernandez. 

Monday, March 18, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Monday, April 22, 2024

Monday, May 6, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024

Partners for Safe Teen Driving

Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter. 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Weekly Schedule March 4 - March 9

Monday, March 4

Boys Soccer vs West Potomac - 5:45/7:15pm (Scrimmage)

Girls Soccer @ West Potomac - 5:45/7:15pm (Scrimmage)

Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Osbourn - 6:00pm (Scrimmage)

Girls Tennis @ Wakefield - 4:00pm (Scrimmage)

Tuesday, March 5

Varsity Baseball vs Wakefield - 6:00pm

Varsity Softball vs Wakefield - 6:00pm

Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs Rock Ridge - 6:30pm

Girls Tennis vs West Potomac - 4:00pm

JV Baseball @ Wakefield - 6:00pm

JV Softball @ Wakefield - 6:00pm

Girls Lacrosse @ Park View - 6:00pm

Boys Tennis @ West Potomac - 4:00pm

Wednesday, March 6

Girls Lacrosse vs Independence - 5:30/6:45pm

Thursday, March 7

Boys Tennis vs Wakefield - 4:00pm

JV Baseball vs Fairfax Trinity Christian - 6:00pm

Chorus Pre-Assessment Concert - Auditorium - 7:00pm 

Friday, March 8

Heritage Night - Auditorium - 7:00pm

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Annandale Students, Families, and Community:

At Annandale, we often say that, “When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.” Building this community begins with hiring, and this weekend, I, along with Assistant Principals Aaron Schneider and Hanna Langstein, attended the FCPS Job Fair at Lake Braddock. 

Our approach to hiring is to focus on ensuring candidates’ are aligned in our values, have strong instructional skills, and an ability to build strong relationships. To that end, over the last several years, we have been purposeful in recruiting prospective candidates who share our priorities of relationships and support, high quality instruction, and strong collaboration.

When we hire, we don’t just interview candidates. Instead, we invite them to come see Annandale High School, walk our halls, visit our classrooms and speak with students and staff members. As a result, candidates know exactly what it will mean to be a part of Atom Nation. Our new hires choose Annandale over other schools because we are clear about who we are and how we work together. Check out the Atom Nation At A Glance Packet that we share with all of our prospective staff members. 

In addition to, or perhaps because of our shared commitment to our priorities, we also have a lot of fun as a community. On Saturday, Annandale hosted our annual Monopoly Tournament sponsored by the PTSA. Congratulations to Juli Valentine who was crowned this year’s Annandale Monopoly Tournament Champion! Annandale student, Haaniah Beg, finished second and former Annandale administrator Brian Valentine was third, followed by former champion and Annandale math teacher Toby Dienstfrey. Huge shoutout to Rai Kent and the PTSA for organizing this fun event.

Have a great week, Atom Nation! As always, reach out with any questions.

Shawn DeRose, Principal

Important Dates

Now through March 8 - Heritage Night Tickets on Sale

February 28 - PTSA Pantry Distribution

February 28 - Spring Meet the Coaches Night, 6:30pm

March 4-8 - Inclusion Revolution Week

March 4 - W4 Activities Day

March 4 - Atoms Booster Club Meeting, 6pm

March 5 - School Planning Day (No School)

March 6 - FanQuest Pep Rally

March 6 & 8 - IB Junior Extended Essay Library Day

March 8 - Just World Festival & Heritage Night

March 12 - SEL Screener

March 12 - PRIDE TIme 4.0 Begins

March 13 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving

March 20-22 - Performing Arts Spring Trip

March 22 - End of Quarter 3

March 25-29 - Spring Break

April 1 - Teacher Work Day (No School)

April 2 - School Planning Day (No School)

 

Now through March 8 - Heritage Night Tickets on Sale: The Heritage Night performance will take place at 7:00pm and is another opportunity for Annandale students to showcase their culture through music, dance, fashion, and more. Tickets are now on sale! Cost is $10. No tickets will be available for purchase at the door! This event has been incredibly popular in the past, so we highly recommend purchasing your tickets now to ensure a spot at this incredible performance!

 

February 28 - Spring Meet the Coaches Night: On Wednesday, February 28, parents will have an opportunity to hear from the activities office, our athletic trainer and spring sports coaches to learn more about supporting their spring student-athlete. Meet the Coaches Night will start at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.

 

March 4 - W4 Activities Day: Our next W4 Activities Day is on Monday, March 4. W4 Activities Day is a time set aside for students to explore clubs and activities and connect with classmates and staff over shared interests. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Harris.

 

March 5 - Presidential Primary (No School): The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election. Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day for staff.

 

March 6 & 8 - IB Junior Extended Essay Library Day: This year we have 99 juniors that have started their IB diploma journey. To support these students on one of their requirements, the Extended Essay, they will participate in an in-school field trip to the AHS library. IB juniors with last names A-L will meet on Wednesday, March 6 and those with last names M-Z will meet on Friday, March. Students will spend the day crafting their research question, finding sources, and developing an outline. Mary Johnson, Extended Essay coordinator, and our librarians will provide guidance. Attendance is mandatory. Students should notify their teachers in advance and make plans if they miss an assessment. Please reach out to Linda Bradshaw, IB coordinator or Mary Johnson if you have any questions.

 

March 6 - FanQuest Pep Rally: FanQuest is an event that promotes inclusion and provides our special education students the opportunity to showcase their basketball skills in front of the entire student body. This year our amazing Special Olympics Basketball team will take on the Justice Wolves in a riveting basketball match. Check out this video from last year’s FanQuest event. FanQuest is just one event during “Inclusion Revolution Week” at Annandale High School that highlights the diversity of our school. 

 

March 8 - Just World Festival & Heritage Night: Annandale High School leadership students are excited to join the Just World Interact Club for the 18th annual Just World Festival and Heritage Night on March 8. The theme for this year’s Just World festival is "Solidarity in Community." The festival aims to inspire youth that they are not only a part of their local community but a global one as well. We want to educate the community about global and environmental issues, fair trade, human rights, equality, and most importantly, social action.

Doors for Heritage Night will open at 6:30pm and the performance will take place at 7:00pm. The doors will close at 7:20pm and will not re-open for the remainder of the evening. Heritage Night is another opportunity for Annandale students to showcase their culture through music, dance, fashion, and more. Tickets are on sale now!. Cost is $10. No tickets will be available for purchase at the door! This event has been incredibly popular in the past, so we highly recommend purchasing you tickets now to ensure a spot at this incredible performance! Seating is first come, first serve!

Annandale Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month. This year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of “visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.” Throughout the month, we will celebrate and honor the experiences, achievements, and contributions made by African Americans and their central role in US History.

This week, Government classes are researching the Executive Branch and practicing source analysis skills through the study of presidential executive orders which advanced racial equality beginning with the Emancipation Proclamation. In World History, students are focusing their learning on the lasting impact the Haitian Revolution had on the fight for independence throughout Latin America, and how African nations exhibited agency during the Age of Imperialism.

School-Family Partnership

Research shows that the single most impactful thing parents can do to support their student’s education is to talk with them about school. We encourage you to talk with your student about their school experience. Here is a question to help get the conversation started...

“I heard there were different W4 lessons for Black History Month last week. Which one did your class do?"

Thank you for everything you do to support us and your student - we truly work together to support our students’ needs!

Academic Support

Sign up for a writing conference with the AWC: The trained peer tutors of the Atoms Writing Center will continue to provide support for students with writing in any class. Use this link to sign up for a writing conference. If you haven’t already, you should also join our Schoology group to get important updates and announcements from the AWC all year by going to “Groups” > ”My Groups” > ”Join Group” then putting in this code: 9MSF-KSDM-B7HCP. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Contact Mrs. Crowley with any questions.

 

Need Help in Your Class? Stay With Your Teacher After School! Annandale High School offers late bus transportation three (3) days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All teachers stay after school at least one day a week to provide academic support for students. Please refer to this list to see which day your student’s teacher is available after school.

 

Annandale Tutoring Center Open Mondays: Students can now get tutoring from AVID and honor society members, every Monday in Room 287 from 3:00-4:00pm. Tutors will be available to help in math, science and social studies. Contact Ms. Michelle Lukacs, AVID and History teacher, with questions.

 

Work with Live Tutors for Free! Does your student need help getting up to speed in math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor. Find out more here.

Coming Soon! Mulch Madness PTSA Fundraiser

Mulch Madness is the PTSA's biggest and most critical fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the mulch sale go directly to support the PTSA's All Night Graduation Celebration and Senior Scholarships. All Night Graduation Celebration provides a fun, safe, alcohol and drug-free parent-chaperoned celebration for our seniors. Stay tuned for more information on how to order and volunteer.

Awesome Atoms

Annandale Students Visit NOVA Medical Campus: Forty-five (45) Annandale students recently visited the NOVA Medical Education Campus in Springfield to learn about NOVA’s nursing and health science programs, such as phlebotomy, respiratory therapy, and radiography. Students learned about financial aid opportunities and toured the various labs on campus.

 

ExxonMobil Education Alliance Donates $1000 to AHS: ExxonMobil is fueling young minds and helping create aha moments through the Educational Alliance. Over $40 million has been committed since the program’s inception, which funds math and science programs at schools in need. It’s part of our ongoing effort to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education within the communities we serve. For more information, check out ExxonMobil’s Education Alliance website.

 

AHS Equity Team for ELs Volunteer at DC Central Kitchen: Last Wednesday, 35 students from the AHS Equity Team for ELs, Alumni of the Center for International Education and Exchange (CIEE), and Just World volunteered at DC Central Kitchen. This experience allowed students a hands-on opportunity in public service to develop their interest in being changemakers around the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The students made a valuable contribution in their DMV community by way of peeling, chopping, mixing, weighing, and packaging food for those in need. The students heard from (and were complimented by!) the DC Central Kitchen CEO, who thanked them for their efforts and encouraged them to continue to be global citizens. This trip was made possible by the Educate Fairfax grant awarded to AHS earlier this school year.

 

AHS Celebrates Students of the Month: Congratulations to Colton D’ambrogi, Angelina Gutierrez Acosta, Mohammad Omari, Rodshi Taiyabah, Kevin Tieu, Karen Aguilar Cruz, Tea Akl, Valeria Castellanos Reyes, Noelia Conchambay Zhune, Abiezer Corea-Ochoa for being selected as our February Students of the Month. Each month, Annandale teachers nominate one student who exemplifies one of our Atoms Agreements of Empathy, Determination, and Safety. In February, our focus was on Determination. Congratulations to all for being selected as our Student of the Month winners! Our next round of Students of the Month for March will focus on students that exemplify the Atoms Agreement of Safety.

Important Information

March 3 - Family Engagement Survey Opens: FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Parents will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

Opportunities

Now Open! Summer Camps Pre-Registration: Annandale Summer Camps are now accepting pre-registration. Summer Youth Sports Camps are held at Annandale High School and run 8:30am-3pm. The cost is $120. Sign up before March 1 and receive the $100 early bird rate. Multi Sport Camp: June 17,18, 20,21 (No camp on June 19), Olympics Camp: June 24-27 (No camp Friday). Pre-Register Here!

 

March 2 - Family Bootcamp Fundraiser, 9am - Elevate Your Family's Health Together! Join Our Exclusive Family Bootcamp Fundraiser for the Annandale Atoms! Unleash the power of family fun and fitness at our high-energy Family Bootcamp Fundraiser sponsored by the Annandale High Football Team. This boot camp will have engaging activities cater to all fitness levels, creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for the whole family. Kids will separated appropriately by age range and given a trainer to run the fun activities for them! Recommended kids age 6-12. Sign up here! 

 

March 2 & 9 - Fairfax County Teen Job Fair: Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Chantilly High School, and Saturday, March 9, at West Springfield High School. Student registration is free and open to all teens in Fairfax County seeking employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume. Business registration is also free and open to any organization providing positions for students.

 

Now through March 4 - High School Academy Open Houses: FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students through March 4. A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses. Click here to learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

College Admission & Financial Aid

March 19 - NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families: Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is offering virtual information and application sessions. Information sessions will provide an overview of NOVA and the opportunities, services, and resources designed to connect high school seniors to the NOVA Nighthawk Community. An information session will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 4:30pm and a virtual application workshop will be held Tuesday, April 30, at 7pm. Sessions are open to all FCPS seniors and their families. For questions, email [email protected] or call 703-323-3000.

 

FAFSA Info for Class of 2024: The Federal Student Aid FAFSA form is now available (soft launch is working out glitches, so be patient with the website). The application is free and is the largest source of aid to help pay for college or career/trade school. Even if you don't think your family would qualify for financial assistance, you would still want to complete the application because some states and colleges use information from the FAFSA form to determine student eligibility for their grants, scholarships, and loans. If you need assistance, please contact Mr. Yeagley in our College and Career Center or your student’s counselor.

 

College & Career Planning Google Site: Check out the College & Career Planning Google site, which provides up-to-date information on the college application process; college representative visits; financial aid and FAFSA/VASA workshops; military options; information on apprenticeships; as well as resources for finding a job. The website also provides contact information for our School Counselors, as well as our College and Career Specialist.

 

Transcript Requests for College Applications & Scholarships: Seniors need to request official high school transcripts one month prior to application deadlines. For example, if a college application is due on March 10, the Transcript Request Form is due on February 10. We will be receiving a very high volume of requests in the coming months, and our Student Services staff needs adequate time to process them. Early Action and Early Decision application deadlines are quickly approaching. For step-by-step instructions and forms for submitting Transcript Requests, go to the College & Career Planning Google site.

 

Thursday College Application Workshops: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm in Room 90 (near the Cafeteria), Counselors and AVID students will be assisting students with various topics: Making a College List; Transcript Request Form; Common App; Recommendation Requests. Students are welcome to drop in with questions about any aspect of the process. 

 

Register For College Rep Visits: Are you interested in hearing from college admissions representatives from colleges you are interested in applying to? Please follow the directions below to register. (Juniors and Seniors ONLY). Log into Naviance and click "Student Naviance Login." Click on "Colleges" at the top of the page and then click on "college visits." You will then see a list of all the colleges that are visiting, along with the dates and times. Click "register now" for the visits you would like to attend. Students must show the email to their teacher and get permission to attend. Students who are not registered in Naviance for a college visit will be denied entry. Please note that students are limited to registering for up to six college visits!

News from the Activities Office

Check out the latest information from the Activities Office in their weekly newsletter. In addition, learn more about Annandale High School Athletics and Activities by visiting their website, AHS Athletics Twitter or Instagram page. Please email Brandon Sutphin if you have any questions.

 

February 28 - Meet the Coaches Night, 6:30pm: As our coaches and teams complete week one of tryouts/practices, we want to invite all parents/guardians of our spring athletes to join us for an informational session. You will have the opportunity to hear from the athletic office staff, athletic trainers, athletic boosters and your student athletes specific coach. We will meet in the cafeteria then teams will breakout into classrooms.

 

March 4 - Atoms Booster Club Meeting, 6pm: Join us on Monday, March 4 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

 

Booster Membership Fee Reduced! The cost of Booster Memberships is now 50% less! The new low price will be Adults $30 and Students $15 (including Elementary, Middle, and High School Students). The Booster pass allows Free Admission to all regular season Freshman, JV, and Varsity games. This price drop will include the last 3 games of the basketball season and include ALL Spring season sports: Baseball, Soccer, and Lacrosse. Check Atoms Athletics schedules and buy your Booster Pass here.

News from the PTSA

Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars! 
April 6 - Annual Mulch Sale
April 14-21 - Silent Auction 
May 4 - Flea Market
June 4 - All Night Grad

 

PTSA Nominating Committee: Each year the PTSA forms a committee to identify people interested in serving as PTSA officers. The Nominating Committee advertises the opportunities available and explains how to
apply, receives nominations and identifies potential candidates, and presents a slate of nominees at the April PTSA general membership meeting. Contact Angela Torres at [email protected] for more information or to sign up.

 

Volunteers Wanted - AHS Pantry: The AHS Pantry needs your help! Each month, the Annandale Pantry distributes bags of food to Annandale families in need. Distribution dates are primarily on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:00pm. Please consider volunteering to assist in a distribution. Volunteers can sign up here.

 

AHS Pantry Distribution Every Second Wednesday: We offer bi-monthly family distributions as well as twice weekly student distributions and emergency needs and gift cards for emergency situations that are tracked and distributed with our AHS clinical staff. We have partnerships with Food for Others and Fairfax Diaper as well as other Community businesses, neighborhoods, girl scout troops and churches.

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Atom Nation

Spring sports kicked off Monday and it was a great first week for Atoms' spring programs. Participation numbers were up for every program and we are looking forward to an exciting spring for Annandale High School! Make sure you get your reduced Atoms Pass and come out and support all the Atoms athletes! Read through the newsletter to check out some great things we are doing at Annandale, from our upcoming summer camps to our future Legacy Wall, where you can leave your legacy of your time at Annandale!

GO ATOMS!!! Atoms Weekly Recap

Winter sports ended last week for the Atoms but spring sports picked right up this week kicking off the first week of tryouts for all spring teams. Stick around for weekly recaps from our spring sports.

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:

All District/Region/State Recognition

* Winter recognition will be posted once all winter seasons voting is complete *

Spring Meet the Coaches Night 

As our coaches and teams complete week one of tryouts/practices, we want to invite all parents/guardians of our spring athletes to join us for an informational session. You will have the opportunity to hear from the athletic office staff, athletic trainers, athletic boosters and your student athletes specific coach. 

Wednesday, February 28, 6:30pm in the Annandale Cafeteria

General session in the cafeteria and team breakouts will be in classrooms.

Annandale Legacy Wall 

Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to  those who have walked our halls. As we move into 2024, we want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall! 

To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here

*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*

For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris

Annandale HS Summer Camps

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors! More information on signups upcoming!

Save the dates for our camps below!

Camp Information

Multi-Sport Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 20-23 ($120): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win prizes! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 24-27 ($120): This exciting camp features team activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, touch football, and relay races. Campers will also get a chance to compete and earn medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. 

For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

Basketball - Rising 4th-9th Graders - July 8-12 ($200): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. 

Forr questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.

Dance Team Fundraiser

Annandale dance team is a young program and we fundraise for everything we do (camps, competitions, uniforms, transportation, and dance gear) in order to keep costs to individual dancers at a minimum - which is vital in order to make sure anyone who wants to dance with us, CAN!

Donate at least $30 and receive a one-of-a-kind stainless steel water bottle as a THANK YOU for supporting our program.

DONATE HERE

Annandale to Host Family Boot Camp (NEW DATE)

DATE CHANGE ONCE MORE: Looking to get in shape for the New Year! Matt Stevens of Athlete Up Fitness and Annandale High School’s Football strength and conditioning coach is hosting a family boot camp to help raise money for the football team.  Attached is the flyer. Camp is $20 a family!

Join us in the Annandale Cafeteria Saturday, March 2!

Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/tFrSgMU57KGU53Pk8

Atoms Jibbitz for sale!

Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!

Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, March 4 at 6 pm!

Join us on Monday, March 4 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

Atoms Booster Blast and Spirit Wear

Interested in knowing more about our Atoms Booster Club?! Then check out the Atoms Booster Blast to learn more about how you can get involved and help support our student-athletes at Annandale! 

Interested in ordering some Atoms spirit wear? Check out our online store and get your Atoms merch! Atoms Online Store

Atoms Booster Passes (REDUCED PRICES)

We have reduced the price for an Atoms Boosters Pass! Prices are cut in half for the spring season. Current prices are: Adults - $30, Students - $15!

The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season HOME football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!

To purchase your Atoms Pass click  here! 23-24 Atoms Booster Pass 

Learners Permit Testing at Annandale

Is your student eligible for a learner's permit (15 years and 6 months old)? Would you like to avoid the long lines at the DMV? Then we have the fix for you. Annandale 10th grade Driver's Education teachers will be offering learner's permit testing after school at 3:15pm for those students eligible for their permit. Students must register through ACE Website. Check out the dates below and for more information about how to register for testing, email one our Driver's Education teachers Lizzie McManus or Xiomara Hernandez. 

Monday, March 18, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

Monday, April 22, 2024

Monday, May 6, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024

Partners for Safe Teen Driving

Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter. 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Weekly Schedule February 26 - March 2

Thursday, February 29

Girls Soccer vs South Lakes - 5:45/7:15pm (Scrimmage)

Boys Soccer @ South Lakes - 5:45/7:15pm (Scrimmage)

Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Osbourn - 6:00pm (Scrimmage)

Girls Tennis @ Wakefield - 4:00pm (Scrimmage)

Saturday, March 2

Boys Lacrosse @ CD Hylton - 8:00/9:30am (Scrimmage)

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Spring Meet the Coaches Night 

As our coaches and teams complete week one of tryouts/practices, we want to invite all parents/guardians of our spring athletes to join us for an informational session. You will have the opportunity to hear from the athletic office staff, athletic trainers, athletic boosters and your student athletes specific coach. 

Wednesday, February 28, 6:30pm in the Annandale Cafeteria

General session in the cafeteria and team breakouts will be in classrooms.

Spring Coaches Contacts

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Annandale Students, Families, and Community:

Today marks the start of the spring sports season. Sports and activities are a great way for students to deepen a sense of belonging at school. The benefits of participating in athletics in high school is well documented. Sports benefit both our physical and mental health and help mitigate stress and anxiety. Moreover, students who participate in athletics perform better academically than their peers. Spring sports include tennis, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, baseball and softball.

To learn more about Annandale's Spring sports programs, check out this week’s “Atoms Athletics and Activities Newsletter,” that includes required paperwork and tryout information. In addition, information about Annandale High School Athletics and Activities can be found on their website. Please email Brandon Sutphin if you have any questions.

Looking ahead, I am excited for our Inclusion Revolution Week, which kicks off Monday, March 4, with our final W4 Activities day of the year. As you know, W4 Activities Days are additional opportunities for our 2200 students to deepen their sense of connection and belonging to Atom Nation. Held monthly during our advisory and intervention period, students select from academic, club-sponsored, or plain old fun activities to participate in. On this day, you can find students playing soccer or volleyball, walking the track, painting or making slime, trying new instruments, or completing club-related tasks, among other options. I am so proud we are one of very few high schools that manage the planning and logistics for this monthly event. A big thank you to our Assistant Director of Student Activities, Bryan Harris, and our teachers and staff for supporting this day!

As the next part of Inclusion Revolution Week, we will host Justice High School at our FanQuest Pep Rally and basketball game on Wednesday, March 6. This is an opportunity for our students with severe disabilities to play some great basketball against another FCPS high school, with the tremendous support of our entire student body. This may be my favorite event of the year. I have to admit, the show of support from all of our students and staff makes me tear up every time. Check out this video from last year’s FanQuest event. 

Finally, that week culminates with our 18th Annual Just World Festival and Heritage Night on Friday, March 8. These events make up one of the best evenings of the year at Annandale. The theme for this year’s Just World festival is "Solidarity in Community,” and it strives to educate the community about global and environmental issues, fair trade, human rights, equality, and most importantly, social action. Directly after the Just World festival, students will showcase their cultural heritage at the Heritage Night performance in an incredible celebration of our diversity. This event fills our auditorium and tickets go fast, so please see below for more information!

Have a great week, Atom Nation! As always, reach out with any questions you have.

Shawn DeRose, Principal

Annandale Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month. This year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of “visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.” Throughout the month, we will celebrate and honor the experiences, achievements, and contributions made by African Americans and their central role in US History.

This week, in honor of Black History Month, government classes are researching the Executive Branch and practicing source analysis skills through the study of presidential executive orders which advanced racial equality beginning with the Emancipation Proclamation. In World History, students are focusing their learning on the lasting impact the Haitian Revolution had on the fight for independence throughout Latin America, and how African nations exhibited agency during the Age of Imperialism.

Important Dates

Now through March 8 - Heritage Night Tickets on Sale

February 19 - President’s Day (No School)

February 19 - Spring Sports Begin

February 20 - PTSA Meeting

February 24 - PTSA MONOPOLY® Tournament

February 28 - PTSA Pantry Distribution

March 2 - Family Boot Camp, 9am

March 4-8 - Inclusion Revolution Week

March 4 - W4 Activities Day

March 4 - Atoms Booster Club Meeting, 6pm

March 5 - School Planning Day (No School)

March 6 - FanQuest Pep Rally

March 6 & 8 - IB Junior Extended Essay Library Day

March 8 - Just World Festival & Heritage Night

March 13 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving

March 22 - End of 3rd Quarter

March 25-29 - Spring Break

 

Now through March 8 - Heritage Night Tickets on Sale: The Heritage Night performance will take place at 7:00pm and is another opportunity for Annandale students to showcase their culture through music, dance, fashion, and more. Tickets are now on sale! Cost is $10. No tickets will be available for purchase at the door! This event has been incredibly popular in the past, so we highly recommend purchasing your tickets now to ensure a spot at this incredible performance!

 

February 19 - Presidents Day (No School): As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on today, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete 2023-24 School Year Calendar.

 

February 19 - Spring Sports Tryouts Begin: Spring sports tryouts will begin today, February 19. Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. Tryout information is posted in the “News from the Student Activities Office” section below.

 

February 20 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm: Our next PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00pm in the library. Spanish translation will be available. If you can't attend in person, consider joining us virtually on Zoom. The link will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Also, if you have not done so already, please consider joining the PTSA by filling out the online Membership Form. For more information about membership visit the Annandale PTSA website.

 

February 28 - Spring Meet the Coaches Night: On Wednesday, February 28, parents will have an opportunity to hear from the activities office, our athletic trainer and spring sports coaches to learn more about supporting their spring student-athlete. Meet the Coaches Night will start at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.

 

March 6 - FanQuest Pep Rally: FanQuest is an event that promotes inclusion and provides our special education students the opportunity to showcase their basketball skills in front of the entire student body. This year our amazing Special Olympics Basketball team will take on the Justice Wolves in a riveting basketball match. Check out this video from last year’s FanQuest event. FanQuest is just one event during “Inclusion Revolution Week” at Annandale High School that highlights the diversity of our school. 

 

March 6 & 8 - IB Junior Extended Essay Library Day: This year we have 99 juniors that have started their IB diploma journey. To support these students on one of their requirements, the Extended Essay, they will participate in an in-school field trip to the AHS library. IB juniors with last names A-L will meet on Wednesday, March 6 and those with last names M-Z will meet on Friday, March. Students will spend the day crafting their research question, finding sources, and developing an outline. Mary Johnson, Extended Essay coordinator, and our librarians will provide guidance. Attendance is mandatory. Students should notify their teachers in advance and make plans if they miss an assessment. Please reach out to Linda Bradshaw, IB coordinator or Mary Johnson if you have any questions.

 

March 8 - Just World Festival & Heritage Night: Annandale High School leadership students are excited to join the Just World Interact Club for the 18th annual Just World Festival and Heritage Night on March 8.

The theme for this year’s Just World festival is "Solidarity in Community." The festival aims to inspire youth that they are not only a part of their local community but a global one as well. We want to educate the community about global and environmental issues, fair trade, human rights, equality, and most importantly, social action.

School-Family Partnership

Families recently received a personalized student progress report email which includes students’ grades as well as any academic interventions or supports the student is receiving.

Research shows that the single most impactful thing parents can do to support their student’s education is to talk with them about school. We encourage you to talk with your student about their classes and how they are taking advantage of PRIDE Time. Here is a question to help get the conversation started...

" How will you stay connected to school during the spring season?"

Thank you for everything you do to support us and your student - we truly work together to support our students’ needs!

Academic Support

Sign up for a writing conference with the AWC: The trained peer tutors of the Atoms Writing Center will continue to provide support for students with writing in any class. Use this link to sign up for a writing conference. If you haven’t already, you should also join our Schoology group to get important updates and announcements from the AWC all year by going to “Groups” > ”My Groups” > ”Join Group” then putting in this code: 9MSF-KSDM-B7HCP. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Contact Mrs. Crowley with any questions.

 

Need Help in Your Class? Stay With Your Teacher After School! Annandale High School offers late bus transportation three (3) days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All teachers stay after school at least one day a week to provide academic support for students. Please refer to this list to see which day your student’s teacher is available after school.

 

Annandale Tutoring Center Open Mondays: Students can now get tutoring from AVID and honor society members, every Monday in Room 287 from 3:00-4:00pm. Tutors will be available to help in math, science and social studies. Contact Ms. Michelle Lukacs, AVID and History teacher, with questions.

 

Work with Live Tutors for Free! Does your student need help getting up to speed in math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor. Find out more here.

Awesome Atoms

Area Journalists Visit Annandale High School: On Friday, Annandale Students meet with political journalist Al Hunt, Fox 5’s Shomari Stone, and NPR’s Michel Martin to help share stories about their careers, offered advice to students and helped share article the students are working on that matter to our school community. Check out Shomari Stones shoutout to Annandale on FOX 5 here.

 

Annandale Students Earn Recognition at Edison Academy! Two Annandale students received second quarter recognition with us. Please congratulate them on their accomplishment! Sophia Terrazas-Toranzo earned the Achievement Award for Cyber Security: Exploring IT, and Melvin Guerra Argueta earned Student of the Quarter for Electrical Construction 1. Check out the photo album of all second quarter award winners.

 

Muslim Student Association Celebrates Middle Eastern Culture! At that annual Arabian Night event, students from diverse backgrounds had the opportunity to try different authentic Arabic food, listen to songs, and play games. Thank you to all who supported this event and to the students who spent their evening sharing with their classmates!

 

AHS English Teacher Selected as Fulbright Global Competence Fellow: Last week administrator Sarah Eqab accompanied IB Language and Literature teacher, Kathleen Mathis, to the Fulbright Global Education Symposium in Washington, DC. They spent several days engaging with representatives of the U.S. Department of State, as well as administrators and educators from across the country. They also discussed how to integrate global competence and instructional strategies in the classroom. The Symposium is part of Mathis’s journey as a Fulbright Teachers for Global Competence fellow. In June she will travel to Uruguay to learn about their education system. As part of her capstone project, she will create an educational guide to incorporating global perspectives in the classroom.

 

Students Visit NOVA Auto Tech Program: Earlier this month, 45 AHS students visited the NOVA Alexandria campus to tour the campus and learn about the Auto Tech programs available at NOVA. Everyone enjoyed the trip and we hope to make it an annual event. Students who would like help applying to NOVA can stay after school on Thursdays in Room 90 for assistance.

 

Annandale Celebrates School Resource Officer (SRO) Day: The SRO assignment is unique within the law enforcement profession. These officers fill a three-part role, serving as informal mentors or counselors, law educators and law enforcement officers to support the students and communities they serve. On Thursday, we celebrated Hannah Isabella, Annandale's School Resource Officer (SRO), who is a vital partner in keeping our school community safe. Thank you Officer Isabella for all you do!

 

AHS Celebrates Students of the Month: Congratulations to Hailiee Alves, Daniel Benitez, Sarem Bonger, Munira Khalif, Nicolas Larrazabal, Jason Lopez, Laura Nguyen, Stephanie Nguyen, Karen Rivera-Perez for being selected as our January Students of the Month. Each month, Annandale teachers nominate one student who exemplifies one of our Atoms Agreements of Empathy, Determination, and Safety. In January, our focus was on Empathy. Congratulations to all for being selected as our Student of the Month winners! Our next round of Students of the Month for February will focus on students that exemplify the Atom Agreement of Determination.

Important Information

Eating Disorder Information: Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. Eating disorders are not fads or phases, and can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships. To support families struggling with an eating disorder, FCPS, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at here.

Opportunities

Now Open! Summer Camps Pre-Registration: Annandale Summer Camps are now accepting pre-registration. Summer Youth Sports Camps are held at Annandale High School and run 8:30am-3pm. The cost is $120. Sign up before March 1 and receive the $100 early bird rate. Multi Sport Camp: June 17,18, 20,21 (No camp on June 19), Olympics Camp: June 24-27 (No camp Friday). Pre-Register Here!

 

February 24 - Annual MONOPOLY® Tournament: Join us for the 2024 MONOPOLY® Tournament sponsored by the Annandale HS PTSA on February 24, 2024 in Clausen Hall. This is an official tournament so registration is required for players and spectators. Grand Prize is $300 and a MONOPOLY® Game. Sign up now!

In addition, we need several people to help finish planning, setting up, and staffing the Tournament. Please visit https://bit.ly/3SP3pU4 or reach out to Rai
Kent at [email protected] to volunteer.

 

March 2 - Family Bootcamp Fundraiser, 9am - Elevate Your Family's Health Together! Join Our Exclusive Family Bootcamp Fundraiser for the Annandale Atoms! Unleash the power of family fun and fitness at our high-energy Family Bootcamp Fundraiser sponsored by the Annandale High Football Team. This boot camp will have engaging activities cater to all fitness levels, creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for the whole family. Kids will separated appropriately by age range and given a trainer to run the fun activities for them! Recommended kids age 6-12. Sign up here! 

 

High School Academy Open Houses: FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students through March 4. A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses. Click here to learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

News from Student Services

Course Selection Information: At Annandale, we want to ensure students and families know where to access all the information needed for course selection. Our Academic Advising page has the grade level information presented by counselors and the course selection Google forms that students must complete. We encourage you to visit this site with your student to discuss courses for next year. Here are some questions you can use to engage with your student about course selection:

• Which classes most excite you about next year?
• When looking at your classes, what are your electives and why did you select those?
• What type of diploma are you going for?
• Where would you like to be challenged?
• Where do you think you might need support?

Please reach out to our counselors if any questions or concerns arise. Their emails and phone numbers can be found on our Student Services page. We are here to help and look forward to supporting our students through this process!

College Admission & Financial Aid

FAFSA Info for Class of 2024: The Federal Student Aid FAFSA form is now available (soft launch is working out glitches, so be patient with the website). The application is free and is the largest source of aid to help pay for college or career/trade school. Even if you don't think your family would qualify for financial assistance, you would still want to complete the application because some states and colleges use information from the FAFSA form to determine student eligibility for their grants, scholarships, and loans. If you need assistance, please contact Mr. Yeagley in our College and Career Center or your student’s counselor.

 

College & Career Planning Google Site: Check out the College & Career Planning Google site, which provides up-to-date information on the college application process; college representative visits; financial aid and FAFSA/VASA workshops; military options; information on apprenticeships; as well as resources for finding a job. The website also provides contact information for our School Counselors, as well as our College and Career Specialist.

 

Transcript Requests for College Applications & Scholarships: Seniors need to request official high school transcripts one month prior to application deadlines. For example, if a college application is due on March 10, the Transcript Request Form is due on February 10. We will be receiving a very high volume of requests in the coming months, and our Student Services staff needs adequate time to process them. Early Action and Early Decision application deadlines are quickly approaching. For step-by-step instructions and forms for submitting Transcript Requests, go to the College & Career Planning Google site.

 

Thursday College Application Workshops: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm in Room 90 (near the Cafeteria), Counselors and AVID students will be assisting students with various topics: Making a College List; Transcript Request Form; Common App; Recommendation Requests. Students are welcome to drop in with questions about any aspect of the process. 

 

Register For College Rep Visits: Are you interested in hearing from college admissions representatives from colleges you are interested in applying to? Please follow the directions below to register. (Juniors and Seniors ONLY). Log into Naviance and click "Student Naviance Login." Click on "Colleges" at the top of the page and then click on "college visits." You will then see a list of all the colleges that are visiting, along with the dates and times. Click "register now" for the visits you would like to attend. Students must show the email to their teacher and get permission to attend. Students who are not registered in Naviance for a college visit will be denied entry. Please note that students are limited to registering for up to six college visits!

News from the Activities Office

Check out the latest information from the Activities Office in their weekly newsletter. In addition, learn more about Annandale High School Athletics and Activities by visiting their website, AHS Athletics Twitter or Instagram page. Please email Brandon Sutphin if you have any questions.

 

Booster Membership Fee Reduced! The cost of Booster Memberships is now 50% less! The new low price will be Adults $30 and Students $15 (including Elementary, Middle, and High School Students). The Booster pass allows Free Admission to all regular season Freshman, JV, and Varsity games. This price drop will include the last 3 games of the basketball season and include ALL Spring season sports: Baseball, Soccer, and Lacrosse. Check Atoms Athletics schedules and buy your Booster Pass here.

 

March 4 - Atoms Booster Club Meeting, 6pm: Join us on Monday, March 4 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

 

Recap from the week in winter sports: Girls Basketball completed their season with a quarterfinal loss in the National District Tournament at Hayfield Monday evening. The Atoms played hard throughout but Hayfield was just too strong. The Atoms showed a lot of grit, determination, and improvement throughout the season. The Atoms lose a some seniors but return a core group of players who look to continue the growth next season. The team was highlighted by the postseason selections of Ava Sewall, first team all district, and Susan Aburish, all district honorable mention.

Boys Basketball traveled to Mount Vernon for the National District Quarterfinals. The crowd was treated to an entertaining back and forth match up from start to finish. The Atoms held a lead to start the fourth but the Majors battled back and took a lead with a minute to play. The Atoms showed resilience and forced OT with about 10 seconds to play. Unfortunately, the Atoms lost a heartbreaker with the Majors hitting a couple back breaking shots to get the 3 point win. 

Swim/Dive had a record breaking performance at the VHSL State Championship Meet in Hampton. Melanie Decareau won her swim-off to qualify for the finals in the 50 free Friday evening. Melanie finished her season with a 16 place finish in the state. The boys 200 medley relay (Colin McGee, Finn Sample, James Chilton, & Noah Popp) broke a school record at the regions to qualify for the state meet. The team was able to secure a spot in the finals Friday evening and finished as the 12th overall team in the state! Colin McGee completed his high school career in an exciting fashion. He qualified for the A final Friday evening by .01 seconds and tying the school record in the 100M Breaststroke. He completed the evening by finishing 8th overall in state. It was a successful year for the program overall!

Wrestling had one wrestler travel to the VHSL State Championship Meet in Virginia Beach. Jordy Lopez Funes was the lone wrestler and made Annandale proud. He pinned his opponent in his first match but lost in the quarterfinals. He moved to the consolations where he won his first match to move on. Unfortunately, he was unable to pull through in his second match and lost a 10-6 decision to be eliminated. He finishes his season with a 35-5 record and looks to improve on that as he returns for his senior year.

Indoor Trackcompeted in the Occoquan Region Championship Meet Wednesday and Thursday at PG Sportsplex. The Atoms showed heart across all events and unfortunately no Atoms were able to secure a state berth they should be proud of their accomplishments. The Atoms were highlighted by Pamela Moura's performance in the long and triple jump events. She performed well enough to qualify for the finals on day 2 and finished 6th overall in the region.

 

February 19 - Spring Sports Tryouts: Spring sports tryouts are right around the corner. The dates for tryouts are today, February 19 through Wednesday, February 21.

Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.

Any athlete without a physical and registration on file by Friday, February 16 will not be allowed to tryout on Monday, February 19. Athletes submitting physicals and registration post February 16 will be eligible to tryout the day after the physical and registration have been submitted. For more information about tryouts, check www.annandaleatoms.net.

 

This Week:

 

News from the PTSA

Upcoming Events - Mark your calendars! 
February 24 - The Monopoly Official Tournament
April 6 - Annual Mulch Sale
April 14-21 - Silent Auction 
May 4 - Flea Market
June 4 - All Night Grad

 

February 20 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm: Our next PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00pm in the library. Spanish translation will be available. If you can't attend in person, consider joining us virtually on Zoom. The link will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Also, if you have not done so already, please consider joining the PTSA by filling out the online Membership Form. For more information about membership visit the Annandale PTSA website.

 

PTSA Nominating Committee: Each year the PTSA forms a committee to identify people interested in serving as PTSA officers. The Nominating Committee advertises the opportunities available and explains how to
apply, receives nominations and identifies potential candidates, and presents a slate of nominees at the April PTSA general membership meeting. Contact Angela Torres at [email protected] for more information or to sign up.

 

Volunteers Wanted - AHS Pantry: The AHS Pantry needs your help! Each month, the Annandale Pantry distributes bags of food to Annandale families in need. Distribution dates are primarily on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:00pm. Please consider volunteering to assist in a distribution. Volunteers can sign up here.

 

AHS Pantry Distribution Every Second Wednesday: We offer bi-monthly family distributions as well as twice weekly student distributions and emergency needs and gift cards for emergency situations that are tracked and distributed with our AHS clinical staff. We have partnerships with Food for Others and Fairfax Diaper as well as other Community businesses, neighborhoods, girl scout troops and churches.

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Atom Nation

Spring sports start Monday but we still have one winter team still playing as boys basketball travels to Woodson this afternoon. For those athletes planning to tryout for spring sports, check out the schedule and coaches contact information below! Make sure to get out and support the Atoms as we move in the spring sports!

GO ATOMS!!! Atoms Weekly Recap

A recap from the week in winter sports:

Girls Basketball completed their season with a quarterfinal loss in the National District Tournament at Hayfield Monday evening. The Atoms played hard throughout but Hayfield was just too strong. The Atoms showed a lot of grit, determination, and improvement throughout the season. The Atoms lose a some seniors but return a core group of players who look to continue the growth next season. The team was highlighted by the postseason selections of Ava Sewall, first team all district, and Susan Aburish, all district honorable mention.

Boys Basketball traveled to Mount Vernon for the National District Quarterfinals. The crowd was treated to an entertaining back and forth match up from start to finish. The Atoms held a lead to start the fourth but the Majors battled back and took a lead with a minute to play. The Atoms showed resilience and forced OT with about 10 seconds to play. Unfortunately, the Atoms lost a heartbreaker with the Majors hitting a couple back breaking shots to get the 3 point win. The Atoms qualified for the region tournament and travel to Woodson this afternoon for a 4:00pm tip-off.

Swim/Dive had a record breaking performance at the VHSL State Championship Meet in Hampton. Melanie Decareau won her swim-off to qualify for the finals in the 50 free Friday evening. Melanie finished her season with a 16 place finish in the state. The boys 200 medley relay (Colin McGee, Finn Sample, James Chilton, & Noah Popp) broke a school record at the regions to qualify for the state meet. The team was able to secure a spot in the finals Friday evening and finished as the 12th overall team in the state! Colin McGee completed his high school career in an exciting fashion. He qualified for the A final Friday evening by .01 seconds and tying the school record in the 100M Breaststroke. He completed the evening by finishing 8th overall in state. It was a successful year for the program overall!

Wrestling had one wrestler travel to the VHSL State Championship Meet in Virginia Beach. Jordy Lopez Funes was the lone wrestler and made Annandale proud. He pinned his opponent in his first match but lost in the quarterfinals. He moved to the consolations where he won his first match to move on. Unfortunately, he was unable to pull through in his second match and lost a 10-6 decision to be eliminated. He finishes his season with a 35-5 record and looks to improve on that as he returns for his senior year.

Indoor Track competed in the Occoquan Region Championship Meet Wednesday and Thursday at PG Sportsplex. The Atoms showed heart across all events and unfortunately no Atoms were able to secure a state berth they should be proud of their accomplishments. The Atoms were highlighted by Pamela Moura's performance in the long and triple jump events. She performed well enough to qualify for the finals on day 2 and finished 6th overall in the region.

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:

All District/Region/State Recognition

* Winter recognition will be posted once all winter seasons voting is complete *

Spring Sports Tryouts

**PLEASE NOTE A FEW TIME CHANGES**

Spring sports tryouts are Monday! The dates for tryouts are Monday, February 19 through Wednesday, February 21.

Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.

Any athlete without a physical and registration on file by Friday, February 16 will not be allowed to tryout on Monday, February 19. Athletes submitting physicals and registration post February 16 will be eligible to tryout the day after the physical and registration have been submitted. For more information about tryouts, check www.annandaleatoms.net.

Check out the first three days of tryouts and our spring coaches contacts below!

Annandale Legacy Wall 

Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to  those who have walked our halls. As we move into 2024, we want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall! 

To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here

*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*

For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris

Dance Team Fundraiser

Annandale dance team is a young program and we fundraise for everything we do (camps, competitions, uniforms, transportation, and dance gear) in order to keep costs to individual dancers at a minimum - which is vital in order to make sure anyone who wants to dance with us, CAN!

Donate at least $30 and receive a one-of-a-kind stainless steel water bottle as a THANK YOU for supporting our program.

DONATE HERE

Annandale to Host Family Boot Camp (NEW DATE)

Looking to get in shape for the New Year! Matt Stevens of Athlete Up Fitness and Annandale High School’s Football strength and conditioning coach is hosting a family boot camp to help raise money for the football team.  Attached is the flyer. Camp is $20 a family!

Join us in the Annandale Cafeteria Saturday, March 2!

Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/tFrSgMU57KGU53Pk8

Atoms Jibbitz for sale!

Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!

Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, March 4 at 6 pm!

Join us on Monday, March 4 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

Atoms Booster Blast and Spirit Wear

Interested in knowing more about our Atoms Booster Club?! Then check out the Atoms Booster Blast to learn more about how you can get involved and help support our student-athletes at Annandale! 

Interested in ordering some Atoms spirit wear? Check out our online store and get your Atoms merch! Atoms Online Store

Atoms Booster Passes (REDUCED PRICES)

We have reduced the price for an Atoms Boosters Pass! Prices are cut in half for the spring season. Current prices are: Adults - $30, Students - $15!

The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season HOME football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!

To purchase your Atoms Pass click  here! 23-24 Atoms Booster Pass 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving

Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter. 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Don't miss out on the Atoms because you can't attend in person. All of our events that take place on our stadium field and in our gymnasium will continue to be streamed live on the NFHS Network. Get your subscription today to avoid missing the action!

Prices - $11.99 per month or $79.99 for an annual subscription. 

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Live Stream

 

Weekly Schedule February 19 - February 24

Monday, February 19

SPRING SPORTS TRYOUTS BEGIN!

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Occoquan Region Basketball First Round This Afternoon

Occoquan Region Basketball this afternoon!!

Come out and support the boys basketball program as they start region play.

Schedule for this afternoons games:

Boys Basketball @ Woodson High School - 4:00pm Ticket prices for district and regional games are as follows:

Students - $5.00

Adults - $7.00

*Booster passes will not be accepted*

GO ATOMS!!!

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National District Basketball Quarterfinals Tonight

National District Basketball Quarterfinals tonight!!

Come out and support the boys and girls basketball programs as they start postseason play.

Schedule for tonight's games:

Girls Basketball @ Hayfield - 5:30pm Boys Basketball @ Mount Vernon High School - 7:30pm Ticket prices for district and regional games are as follows:

Students - $5.00

Adults - $7.00

*Booster passes will not be accepted*

GO ATOMS!!!

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Annandale Students, Families, and Community:

I am thrilled to share that the Annandale Community Insider, our weekly newsletter to the students, parents and community members, recently won “Best High School Newsletter” at the 2024 FCPS School Communicators Conference. It was four years ago this month that we sent our first Community Insider. Our goal then and now is not only to provide you with the information needed for the upcoming week and beyond, but also to build culture, reinforce our vision, share celebrations, and establish a sense of community. Special thanks to Jen Cory and Jeniva Miller, who help collect, organize and edit our weekly newsletter!

On another note, we recognized our amazing school counselors this past week during Counselor Appreciation Week. Each day counselors were celebrated with cards made by their students, breakfast or lunch, and small gifts. On Thursday, we held our very first counselor parade! Led by members of the marching band, our Student Services team walked the building as students lined the hallways with signs and cheers of appreciation. Check out the video on our Instagram page.

Finally, tomorrow we will host W4 Activities Day. This day is a time set aside each month for students to explore clubs and activities and connect with classmates and staff over shared interests. We are excited to offer this experience for our students and continue to find ways we help our students feel connected to school.

Have a great week, Atom Nation! As always, reach out with any questions.

Shawn DeRose, Principal

Annandale Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month. This year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of “visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.” Throughout the month, we will celebrate and honor the experiences, achievements, and contributions made by African Americans and their central role in US History.

Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of Black and African American people year-round, and Black History Month is one opportunity to honor these diverse and important stories. Guided by resources curated by the FCPS Social Studies Office, teachers are providing students opportunities to reflect on and celebrate the role of African Americans in US History.

At Annandale, our African American History students have created school-wide lessons that will be shared during W4. These lessons are a wonderful opportunity for all of us to learn from and with each other. In addition, students in US/Va History classes are completing a month-long project studying the African American experience during the Reconstruction era and analyzing the ways in which African Americans exercised their freedom and fought against unjust policies & actions.

Important Dates

Now through February 16 - W4 Check-ins

February 11 - AHS Hosts Special Olympics Basketball

February 12 - W4 Activities Day

February 14 - Singing Valentines

February 14 - PTSA Pantry Distribution

February 19 - President’s Day (No School)

February 19 - Spring Sports Begin

February 20 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm

February 24 - PTSA MONOPOLY® Tournament

March 5 - School Planning Day (No School)

March 8 - Just World Festival & Heritage Night

 

Now through February 16 - W4 Check-ins: The social and emotional wellness of our students continue to be a priority at Annandale. Once again this semester, teachers have been conducting one-on-one check-ins with students in their advisory (W4) class. These conversations are another opportunity to build a caring and trusting environment for all students, cultivate positive relationships, and identify student needs.

 

February 12 - W4 Activities Day: Our next W4 Activities Day is on Monday, February 12. W4 Activities Day is a time set aside for students to explore clubs and activities and connect with classmates and staff over shared interests. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Harris.

 

February 13 - Singing Valentines: On Tuesday, February 13, the Annandale Singers will deliver “Singing Valentines” throughout the day. Students were able to purchase songs last week during all lunches.

 

February 19 - Presidents Day (No School): As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete 2023-24 School Year Calendar.

 

February 19 - Spring Sports Tryouts Begin: Spring sports tryouts will begin Monday, February 19. Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. Tryout information is posted in the “News from the Student Activities Office” section below.

 

February 20 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm: Our next PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00pm in the library. Spanish translation will be available. If you can't attend in person, consider joining us virtually on Zoom. The link will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Also, if you have not done so already, please consider joining the PTSA by filling out the online Membership Form. For more information about membership visit the Annandale PTSA website.

 

March 8 - Just World Festival & Heritage Night: Annandale High School leadership students are excited to join the Just World Interact Club for the 18th annual Just World Festival and Heritage Night on March 8.

The theme for this year’s Just World festival is "Solidarity in Community." The festival aims to inspire youth that they are not only a part of their local community but a global one as well. We want to educate the community about global and environmental issues, fair trade, human rights, equality, and most importantly, social action.

The Heritage Night performance will take place at 7:00pm and is another opportunity for Annandale students to showcase their culture through music, dance, fashion, and more. Tickets go on sale February 13. Cost is $8. NO tickets will be available for purchase at the door! This event has been incredibly popular in the past, so we highly recommend purchasing your tickets now to ensure a spot at this incredible performance!

Annandale Celebrates Our School Counselors!

School Counselors at Annandale are engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents; work in partnership with families as they encounter challenges of raising children in today’s world; focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development; and work with teachers and other educators to provide an education system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. We cannot thank our counseling team enough for all of their hard work and dedication to the welfare of our students! 

If you have not done so already, please reach out to our counselors to show them your appreciation! Their contact information can be found here. 

School-Family Partnership

Families recently received a personalized student progress report email which includes students’ grades as well as any academic interventions or supports the student is receiving.

Research shows that the single most impactful thing parents can do to support their student’s education is to talk with them about school. We encourage you to talk with your student about their classes and how they are taking advantage of PRIDE Time. Here is a question to help get the conversation started...

“Monday is W4 Activities Day. Which activity did you sign up for?"

Thank you for everything you do to support us and your student - we truly work together to support our students’ needs!

Academic Support

Sign up for a writing conference with the AWC: The trained peer tutors of the Atoms Writing Center will continue to provide support for students with writing in any class. Use this link to sign up for a writing conference. If you haven’t already, you should also join our Schoology group to get important updates and announcements from the AWC all year by going to “Groups” > ”My Groups” > ”Join Group” then putting in this code: 9MSF-KSDM-B7HCP. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Contact Mrs. Crowley with any questions.

 

Need Help in Your Class? Stay With Your Teacher After School! Annandale High School offers late bus transportation three (3) days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All teachers stay after school at least one day a week to provide academic support for students. Please refer to this list to see which day your student’s teacher is available after school.

 

Annandale Tutoring Center Open Mondays: Students can now get tutoring from AVID and honor society members, every Monday in Room 287 from 3:00-4:00pm. Tutors will be available to help in math, science and social studies. Contact Ms. Michelle Lukacs, AVID and History teacher, with questions.

 

Work with Live Tutors for Free! Does your student need help getting up to speed in math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor. Find out more here.

Awesome Atoms

Husna Basiri is an NHS Scholarship Award Winner! Congratulations to senior, Husna Basiri for being selected as an NHS Scholarship Recipient. NHS Scholars are chosen based on their demonstrated work to support the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character and presented with an award to support college access and student success. National Honor Society members make a difference in their schools and communities, and the NHS Scholarship is NASSP’s way of recognizing the most exceptional of these student leaders. The scholarship program is supported by the parent organization of the NHS, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

 

Annandale Community Insider Wins “Best High School Newsletter”! The Annandale Community Insider, our weekly newsletter to the students, parents and community members, recently won “Best High School Newsletter” at the 2024 FCPS School Communicators Conference. It was four years ago this month that we sent our first Community Insider. Our goal then and now is not only to provide you the information needed for the upcoming week and beyond, but also build culture, reinforce our vision, share celebrations, and establish a sense of community. Special thanks to Jen Cory and Jeniva Miller, who help collect, organize and edit our weekly newsletter!

 

Annandale PACE Program Begins New School Business! Annandale's PACE program recently began a new school business, which delivers drinks and treats to staff members, called 'PACE Pours'. PACE classes encourage our special needs students, ages 18-22, to access different community environments that may be met after high school. Our focus is to further develop our students’ communication, financial literacy, and life skills while also expanding their job skill repertoire. Through patronage of ‘PACE Pours’, our students will have opportunities to apply what they have learned in class to real world scenarios.

 

Ivan Flores-Gomez Wins NVFHOF Scholarship! Congrats to Ivan Flores-Gomez, 12th grade student and football player, who recently was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame. Ivan was recognized because of his accomplishments both on and off the field! 

 

University of North Texas Celebrates Annie Ray! Annie Ray was recently highlighted on a billiard in Denton, Texas by the University of North Texas for winning GRAMMY Educator of the Year! Annie is a graduate of the UNT College of Music. Check out this North Texan feature on how Annie gives students with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to play music.

 

AHS Hosts First Guitar Concert in 10 Years! On January 31 Annandale Guitar students presented a momentous concert. The concert was a huge achievement for the students as it was the first Guitar concert at AHS in over a decade. Congratulations to the students and we look forward to the next concert on May 9!

 

Three Annandale Students Named All District Band - Congratulations to Shane Gomez, Tyler Perez and Brian Bernard for being named All-District Band by the Virginia Band & Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA). 2024 All-Virginia Band and Orchestra Auditions will be February 24 at James Madison University in Harrisonburg.

 

Orchestra Students Get Backstage Access to the National Symphony Orchestra! Fifty Annandale Orchestra students spent their Friday night at the National Symphony Orchestra where they saw Hilary Hahn perform and meet conductor Gianandrea Noseda. It was an amazing evening organized by Orchestra Leadership. Shoutout to the Orchestra Boosters for making it happen!

Important Information

Now thru February 13 - Academic Advising: Our counselors began meeting one-on-one with students through their English classes. We began with our rising seniors and then will work through the other grade levels over the next several weeks. Students will be sent an email with their appointment time the weekend before they are scheduled to meet with their counselor. As always, students and families can get more information about course selection on our Academic Advising website.

Opportunities

Now Open! Summer Camps Pre-Registration: Annandale Summer Camps are now accepting pre-registration. Summer Youth Sports Camps are held at Annandale High School and run 8:30am-3pm. The cost is $120. Sign up before March 1 and receive the $100 early bird rate. Multi Sport Camp: June 17,18, 20,21 (No camp on June 19), Olympics Camp: June 24-27 (No camp Friday). Pre-Register Here!

 

February 17 - Career Exploration Events for Students: In February, school divisions across the region will team up with Virginia Ed Strategies to host the annual Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo. This Northern Virginia regional event invites high school students to connect virtually and in person, with more than 60 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields. Virtual sessions will be held Monday, February 5, through Thursday, February 8, 4-7 p.m., and the in-person Career Expo and Job Fair will be held Saturday, February 17, 1-4 p.m., in the North Hall of the Dulles Expo Center. Register here!.

 

February 17 - Family Bootcamp, 9am: Annandale Football’s strength and conditioning coach, Matthew Stevens is going to put on a 1 hour workout for the whole family. The bootcamp will be held in the Upstairs Gym. Recommended ages 6-14. Support the Atoms and take a step toward your fitness goals. $20 suggested donation. All proceeds go towards Annandale Football. Sign up here!

 

February 18 - Annandale Baseball Winter Clinic: Annandale Baseball is hosting their final Sunday Skills camps. The camp focuses on fundamentals and is instructed by the coaching staff and players. The camp will be held in the main and auxiliary gyms at Annandale High School. Information and sign up for the Sunday Baseball Camp here. Cost is $25.

 

February 24 - Annual MONOPOLY® Tournament: Join us for the 2024 MONOPOLY® Tournament sponsored by the Annandale HS PTSA on February 24, 2024 in Clausen Hall. This is an official tournament so registration is required for players and spectators. Grand Prize is $300 and a MONOPOLY® Game. Sign up now!

 

High School Academy Open Houses: FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students through March 4. A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses. Click here to learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

News from Student Services

Course Selection Information: At Annandale, we want to ensure students and families know where to access all the information needed for course selection. Our Academic Advising page has the grade level information presented by counselors and the course selection Google forms that students must complete. We encourage you to visit this site with your student to discuss courses for next year. Here are some questions you can use to engage with your student about course selection:

• Which classes most excite you about next year?
• When looking at your classes, what are your electives and why did you select those?
• What type of diploma are you going for?
• Where would you like to be challenged?
• Where do you think you might need support?

Please reach out to our counselors if any questions or concerns arise. Their emails and phone numbers can be found on our Student Services page. We are here to help and look forward to supporting our students through this process!

College Admission & Financial Aid

FAFSA Info for Class of 2024: The Federal Student Aid FAFSA form is now available (soft launch is working out glitches, so be patient with the website). The application is free and is the largest source of aid to help pay for college or career/trade school. Even if you don't think your family would qualify for financial assistance, you would still want to complete the application because some states and colleges use information from the FAFSA form to determine student eligibility for their grants, scholarships, and loans. If you need assistance, please contact Mr. Yeagley in our College and Career Center or your student’s counselor.

 

College & Career Planning Google Site: Check out the College & Career Planning Google site, which provides up-to-date information on the college application process; college representative visits; financial aid and FAFSA/VASA workshops; military options; information on apprenticeships; as well as resources for finding a job. The website also provides contact information for our School Counselors, as well as our College and Career Specialist.

 

Transcript Requests for College Applications & Scholarships: Seniors need to request official high school transcripts one month prior to application deadlines. For example, if a college application is due on March 10, the Transcript Request Form is due on February 10. We will be receiving a very high volume of requests in the coming months, and our Student Services staff needs adequate time to process them. Early Action and Early Decision application deadlines are quickly approaching. For step-by-step instructions and forms for submitting Transcript Requests, go to the College & Career Planning Google site.

 

Thursday College Application Workshops: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm in Room 90 (near the Cafeteria), Counselors and AVID students will be assisting students with various topics: Making a College List; Transcript Request Form; Common App; Recommendation Requests. Students are welcome to drop in with questions about any aspect of the process. 

 

Register For College Rep Visits: Are you interested in hearing from college admissions representatives from colleges you are interested in applying to? Please follow the directions below to register. (Juniors and Seniors ONLY). Log into Naviance and click "Student Naviance Login." Click on "Colleges" at the top of the page and then click on "college visits." You will then see a list of all the colleges that are visiting, along with the dates and times. Click "register now" for the visits you would like to attend. Students must show the email to their teacher and get permission to attend. Students who are not registered in Naviance for a college visit will be denied entry. Please note that students are limited to registering for up to six college visits!

News from the Activities Office

Check out the latest information from the Activities Office in their weekly newsletter. In addition, learn more about Annandale High School Athletics and Activities by visiting their website, AHS Athletics Twitter or Instagram page. Please email Brandon Sutphin if you have any questions.

 

Booster Membership Fee Reduced! The cost of Booster Memberships is now 50% less! The new low price will be Adults $30 and Students $15 (including Elementary, Middle, and High School Students). The Booster pass allows Free Admission to all regular season Freshman, JV, and Varsity games. This price drop will include the last 3 games of the basketball season and include ALL Spring season sports: Baseball, Soccer, and Lacrosse. Check Atoms Athletics schedules and buy your Booster Pass here.

 

Recap from the week in winter sports: Girls Basketball completed their regular season with their final two district games. The Atoms traveled to Edison to face the top seeded Eagles. The Atoms played hard throughout but were no match as the Eagles pulled away to secure the number one seed for the district tournament. Game two of the week saw an exciting game vs Mount Vernon. The Atoms held a 10 point lead in the second half but a few momentum runs by the majors saw a tie ball game with under three minutes to go. The Majors ultimately pulled away in those final three minutes but not without sweating it out as the Atoms took it down to the buzzer. The Atoms will hit the road to Hayfield for the first round of the district tournament Monday evening at 5:30pm.

Boys Basketball held their final two National District games this week. The Atoms started the week off with an impressive win over the number 2 seed Edison Eagles. The Atoms were in a back and forth affair throughout the first half, trailing by 2 at the half before catching fire and running away from the Eagles in the second half. The final home game of the season saw the Atoms host Mount Vernon. It was a tight game throughout with the Majors pulling away in the last two minutes to secure the 4 seed in the district tournament. The Atoms will go in as the five seed and travel to Mount Vernon Monday evening for a 7:30pm start.

Swim/Dive is currently competing in the Occoquan Region Championships this weekend. Wrestling competed in the Occoquan Region Championships Wednesday and Thursday at Fairfax High School. The Atoms were led by Jordy Lopez Funes and Junior Vera Puna who advanced to the second day of the championship. Junior battled hard in each match, falling just short of qualifying for the state meet but will go in as an alternate. Jordy made it to the region final in his weight class but came up short in his attempt to be region champion. He will go into the state tournament, February 16 and 17, as the number two seed from region C. 

Indoor Track is preparing for the Occoquan Region Championship on February 14 and 15. Gymnastics had Kate Hanlen compete in the Occoquan Region Championships Monday evening at Robinson. Kate had an impressive showing and represented Annandale well in a competitive meet. The Atoms are young and have a bright future ahead of them.

 

February 19 - Spring Sports Tryouts: Spring sports tryouts are right around the corner. The dates for tryouts are Monday, February 19 through Wednesday, February 21.

Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.

Any athlete without a physical and registration on file by Friday, February 16 will not be allowed to tryout on Monday, February 19. Athletes submitting physicals and registration post February 16 will be eligible to tryout the day after the physical and registration have been submitted. For more information about tryouts, check www.annandaleatoms.net.

 

This Week:

Monday, February 12

National District First Round Basketball

Boys Basketball @ Mount Vernon - 7:30pm 

Girls Basketball @ Hayfield - 5:30pm

Tuesday, February 13

Pre-Assessment Band Concert - 7:00pm

Wednesday, February 14

National District Quarterfinals Basketball (Must win Monday)

Occoquan Region Indoor Track Championship Day 1

Thursday, February 15

Pre-Assessment Orchestra Concert - 7:00pm

Occoquan Region Indoor Track Championship Day 1

Friday, February 16

State Swim & Dive Championships - Hampton Aquaplex

State Wrestling Championships - Virginia Beach Convention Center

National District Quarterfinals Basketball (Must win Monday & Wednesday)

Saturday, February 17

State Wrestling Championships - Virginia Beach Convention Center

News from the PTSA

February 20 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm: Our next PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00pm in the library. Spanish translation will be available. If you can't attend in person, consider joining us virtually on Zoom. The link will be active 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Also, if you have not done so already, please consider joining the PTSA by filling out the online Membership Form. For more information about membership visit the Annandale PTSA website.

 

Volunteers Wanted - AHS Pantry: The AHS Pantry needs your help! Each month, the Annandale Pantry distributes bags of food to Annandale families in need. Distribution dates are primarily on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:00pm. Please consider volunteering to assist in a distribution. Volunteers can sign up here.

 

AHS Pantry Distribution Every Second Wednesday: We offer bi-monthly family distributions as well as twice weekly student distributions and emergency needs and gift cards for emergency situations that are tracked and distributed with our AHS clinical staff. We have partnerships with Food for Others and Fairfax Diaper as well as other Community businesses, neighborhoods, girl scout troops and churches.

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Atom Nation

We are now complete with all regular season winter events and move into postseason action for all programs. We are thrilled with the performance of our student-athletes from the winter and look forward to more as some teams look to make postseason runs. We are officially 10 days from spring sport tryouts so make sure to get those jackets ready as events start the second week of March and we can't wait to see you all out there supporting our Atoms!

GO ATOMS!!! Atoms Weekly Recap

A recap from the week in winter sports:

Girls Basketball completed their regular season with their final two district games. The Atoms traveled to Edison to face the top seeded Eagles. The Atoms played hard throughout but were no match as the Eagles pulled away to secure the number one seed for the district tournament. Game two of the week saw an exciting game vs Mount Vernon. The Atoms held a 10 point lead in the second half but a few momentum runs by the majors saw a tie ball game with under three minutes to go. The Majors ultimately pulled away in those final three minutes but not without sweating it out as the Atoms took it down to the buzzer. The Atoms will hit the road to Hayfield for the first round of the district tournament Monday evening at 5:30pm.

Boys Basketball held their final two National District games this week. The Atoms started the week off with an impressive win over the number 2 seed Edison Eagles. The Atoms were in a back and forth affair throughout the first half, trailing by 2 at the half before catching fire and running away from the Eagles in the second half. The final home game of the season saw the Atoms host Mount Vernon. It was a tight game throughout with the Majors pulling away in the last two minutes to secure the 4 seed in the district tournament. The Atoms will go in as the five seed and travel to Mount Vernon Monday evening for a 7:30pm start.

Swim/Dive is currently competing in the Occoquan Region Championships this weekend. 

Wrestling competed in the Occoquan Region Championships Wednesday and Thursday at Fairfax High School. The Atoms were led by Jordy Lopez Funes and Junior Vera Puna who advanced to the second day of the championship. Junior battled hard in each match, falling just short of qualifying for the state meet but will go in as an alternate. Jordy made it to the region final in his weight class but came up short in his attempt to be region champion. He will go into the state tournament, February 16 and 17, as the number two seed from region C. 

Indoor Track is preparing for the Occoquan Region Championship on February 14 and 15. 

Gymnastics had Kate Hanlen compete in the Occoquan Region Championships Monday evening at Robinson. Kate had an impressive showing and represented Annandale well in a competitive meet. The Atoms are young and have a bright future ahead of them.

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:

All District/Region/State Recognition

Spring Sports Tryouts

Spring sports tryouts are right around the corner. The dates for tryouts are Monday, February 19 through Wednesday, February 21.

Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.

Any athlete without a physical and registration on file by Friday, February 16 will not be allowed to tryout on Monday, February 19. Athletes submitting physicals and registration post February 16 will be eligible to tryout the day after the physical and registration have been submitted. For more information about tryouts, check www.annandaleatoms.net.

Check out the first three days of tryouts and our spring coaches contacts below!

Annandale Legacy Wall 

Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to  those who have walked our halls. As we move into 2024, we want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall! 

To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here

*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*

For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris

Dance Team Fundraiser

Annandale dance team is a young program and we fundraise for everything we do (camps, competitions, uniforms, transportation, and dance gear) in order to keep costs to individual dancers at a minimum - which is vital in order to make sure anyone who wants to dance with us, CAN!

Donate at least $30 and receive a one-of-a-kind stainless steel water bottle as a THANK YOU for supporting our program.

DONATE HERE

Annandale to Host Family Boot Camp (NEW DATE)

Looking to get in shape for the New Year!  Matt Stevens of Athlete Up Fitness and Annandale High School’s Football strength and conditioning coach is hosting a family boot camp to help raise money for the football team.  Attached is the flyer. Camp is $20 a family!

Join us in the Annandale Cafeteria Saturday, February 17!

Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/tFrSgMU57KGU53Pk8

Atoms Jibbitz for sale!

Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!

Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, March 4 at 6 pm!

Join us on Monday, February 5 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

Atoms Booster Blast and Spirit Wear

Interested in knowing more about our Atoms Booster Club?! Then check out the Atoms Booster Blast to learn more about how you can get involved and help support our student-athletes at Annandale! 

Interested in ordering some Atoms spirit wear? Check out our online store and get your Atoms merch! Atoms Online Store

Atoms Booster Passes (REDUCED PRICES)

We have reduced the price for an Atoms Boosters Pass! Prices are cut in half for the spring season. Current prices are: Adults - $30, Students - $15!

The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season HOME football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!

To purchase your Atoms Pass click  here! 23-24 Atoms Booster Pass 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving

Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter. 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Weekly Schedule February 12 - February 17

Monday, February 12

National District First Round Basketball

Boys Basketball @ Mount Vernon - 7:30pm 

Girls Basketball @ Hayfield - 5:30pm

Tuesday, February 13

Pre-Assessment Band Concert - 7:00pm

Wednesday, February 14

National District Quarterfinals Basketball (Must win Monday)

Boys Basketball @ TBD

Girls Basketball @ TBD

Occoquan Region Indoor Track Championship Day 1

Thursday, February 15

Pre-Assessment Orchestra Concert - 7:00pm

Occoquan Region Indoor Track Championship Day 1

Friday, February 16

State Swim & Dive Championships - Hampton Aquaplex

State Wrestling Championships - Virginia Beach Convention Center

National District Quarterfinals Basketball (Must win Monday & Wednesday)

Boys Basketball @ TBD

Girls Basketball @ TBD

Saturday, February 17

State Wrestling Championships - Virginia Beach Convention Center

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Annandale Students, Families, and Community:

What an exciting week in Atom Nation! We are so proud of Annie Ray, 2024 GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year. Last night, Annie was honored at the GRAMMY Special Merit Awards in Los Angeles alongside Gladys Knight, Ice Cube and other fellow artists. Check out Annie being interviewed on the red carpet before the event. Be sure to watch the GRAMMY Awards tonight at 8:00pm, with Red Carpet events beginning at 6:00pm. See below for viewing details.

It was great to see so many students displaying Atom Pride during spirit week and at Friday’s pep rally, where we celebrated our winter athletes. As part of this event, teachers and members of our admin team participated in a pie eating contest. While I did not win, I did get pied in the face by a few enthusiastic staff members. After several showers, I think I still have whipped cream in my ear. A big congratulations to all of our winter athletes, and a huge thank you to our Leadership students and Activities Office for organizing this fun event!

On Thursday, I hosted a virtual Principal Check-In where I shared the ways we are working together through our systems and structures to ensure that our students can achieve their full potential. Thank you to families who were able to attend. You asked such thoughtful questions and shared important perspectives. I appreciate our school and family partnership.

To that end, families and students should have received emails with new ASAP assignments. Our next round of PRIDE Time and ASAP begin. As always, our instructional coaches and teams have worked together over the past few weeks to re-identify students who need additional academic support during the school day and after school. Students can find their updated PRIDE Time assignments in StudentVue no later than tomorrow evening. If you have any questions about your students’ PRIDE Time or ASAP assignment, please reach out to your students’ teachers. 

Finally, this week is National School Counseling Week, when we celebrate the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for college or a career. Our counselors focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development, work with our teachers to provide an environment where students can realize their potential, and partner with parents to support the needs of our students. We cannot thank our counseling team enough for all of their hard work and dedication to the welfare of our students! 

Have a great week, Atom Nation! As always, reach out with any questions you have.

Shawn DeRose, Principal

Watch the 2024 GRAMMY Awards Tonight!

The 2024 GRAMMY Awards is tonight at 8:00pm on CBS. In addition, you can also watch the event online at live.GRAMMY.com beginning at 6:00pm. This dynamic, expansive online experience will feature a multi-screen livestream you can control. You can watch all the highlights from the 2024 GRAMMYs in one place before, during and even after the telecast. Catch GRAMMY performances, acceptance speeches, the GRAMMY Live From The Red Carpet livestream special, the full Premiere Ceremony livestream, behind-the-scenes backstage moments, and so much more.

Annandale Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month. This year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of “visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression.” Throughout the month, we will celebrate and honor the experiences, achievements, and contributions made by African Americans and their central role in US History.

Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of Black and African American people year-round, and Black History Month is one opportunity to honor these diverse and important stories. Guided by resources curated by the FCPS Socials Studies Office, teachers are providing students opportunities to reflect on and celebrate the role of African Americans in US History. In addition, our African American History students have created school-wide lessons that will be shared during W4. These lessons are a wonderful opportunity for all of us to learn from and with each other.

Important Dates

February 5 - Report Cards & Transcripts Available in SIS

February 5-9 - National School Counseling Week

February 6 - PRIDE Time 3.0 Begins

February 11 - AHS Hosts Special Olympics Basketball

February 12 - W4 Activities Day

February 13 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm

February 14 - PTSA Pantry Distribution

February 19 - President’s Day (No School)

February 19 - Spring Sports Begin

February 24 - PTSA MONOPOLY® Tournament

March 5 - School Planning Day (No School)

 

Now through February 14 - W4 Check-ins: The social and emotional wellness of our students continue to be a priority at Annandale. Once again this semester, teachers have been conducting one-on-one check-ins with students in their advisory (W4) class. These conversations are another opportunity to build a caring and trusting environment for all students, cultivate positive relationships, and identify student needs.

 

Now through March 1 - Summer Camps Pre-Registration: Annandale Summer Camps are now accepting pre-registration. Summer Youth Sports Camps are held at Annandale High School and run 8:30am-3pm. The cost is $120. Sign up before March 1 and receive the $100 early bird rate. Multi Sport Camp: June 17,18, 20,21 (No camp on June 19), Olympics Camp: June 24-27 (No camp Friday). Pre-Register Here!

 

February 5 - Report Cards & Transcripts Available in SIS: Students and parents can now access the Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE to view grades. In addition, transcripts will be uploaded and available by the end of the week.

 

February 5-9 - National School Counseling Week: This week is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for college and career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

Our counselors focus on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career and social/emotional development, work with our teachers to provide an environment where students can realize their potential, and work in a partnership with parents to support the needs of our students. We cannot thank our counseling team enough for all of their hard work and dedication to the welfare of our students!

 

February 11 - AHS Hosts Special Olympics Basketball: Annandale High School will host our annual Special Olympics basketball tournament from 9am to 1pm! Come out and support the team as they take on other teams in and around the district.

 

February 12 - W4 Activities Day: Our next W4 Activities Day is on Monday, February 12. W4 Activities Day is a time set aside for students to explore clubs and activities and connect with classmates and staff over shared interests. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Harris.

 

February 19 - Presidents Day (No School): As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete 2023-24 School Year Calendar.

School-Family Partnership

Families recently received a personalized student progress report email which includes students’ grades as well as any academic interventions or supports the student is receiving.

Research shows that the single most impactful thing parents can do to support their student’s education is to talk with them about school. We encourage you to talk with your student about their classes and how they are taking advantage of PRIDE Time. Here is a question to help get the conversation started...

"This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week. How will you show your appreciation for your counselor?"

Thank you for everything you do to support us and your student - we truly work together to support our students’ needs!

Academic Support

Sign up for a writing conference with the AWC: The trained peer tutors of the Atoms Writing Center will continue to provide support for students with writing in any class. Use this link to sign up for a writing conference. If you haven’t already, you should also join our Schoology group to get important updates and announcements from the AWC all year by going to “Groups” > ”My Groups” > ”Join Group” then putting in this code: 9MSF-KSDM-B7HCP. You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Contact Mrs. Crowley with any questions.

 

Need Help in Your Class? Stay With Your Teacher After School! Annandale High School offers late bus transportation three (3) days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. All teachers stay after school at least one day a week to provide academic support for students. Please refer to this list to see which day your student’s teacher is available after school.

 

Annandale Tutoring Center Open Mondays: Students can now get tutoring from AVID and honor society members, every Monday in Room 287 from 3:00-4:00pm. Tutors will be available to help in math, science and social studies. Contact Ms. Michelle Lukacs, AVID and History teacher, with questions.

 

Work with Live Tutors for Free! Does your student need help getting up to speed in math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor. Find out more here.

Awesome Atoms

Annandale Theater Company Performs for Future Atoms: The Annandale Theatre 1 class took their adapted play of "The Day the Crayons Quit" to Annandale Terrace Elementary School. In the audience were Kindergartners, First and Second graders. The performance was followed by a Q&A. A wonderful time was had by all! Congratulations Theatre Arts 1 students on a job well done! Check it out on the ATC Instagram page.

 

Theater Students Perform at National District One Acts Competition: Theatre 3 & 4 students performed ‘Things That Fly’ this past Friday during the National District One Acts Competition, under the direction of Miss Bustamante. Led by Liam Kessler (Robert) and Kaya Thomas (Sally) Annandale took the audience on a flight back to their childhood where it all began, with playing pretend. The judges were amazed by Sally’s sense of wonder and the relationship between the sibling duo, along with the children who contributed to their world of wonder and reality. They called the performance, “A strong story with ridiculous amount of fun!” Our very own Kaya Thomas was also one of 8 performers recognized with the ‘All-Star Performer Award.’ Congratulations to the cast of ‘Things That Fly’ on a job well done!

 

Scholastic Bowl Team Participates in Tournament Debut: The newly formed Scholastic Bowl team at AHS made their debut in Scholastic Bowl Tournament competition this past Saturday, January 27. They competed in the Occoquan Sectional and Regional Scholastic Bowl Tournament against five other schools. They competed well and are looking forward to being regulars on the Scholastic Bowl competition circuit.

 

Students Visit NOVA STEM Fab Lab: On Tuesday, 40 AHS students visited the Fabrication Lab, a maker space on the campus of NOVA Manassas. Students toured the Fab Lab and learned about design thinking by collaboratively designing a solution to help an unsighted Lego sculptor sort his Legos before building his creations. Students also learned about STEM programs that NOVA offers, both summer programs and paid internships for high school students and college degree programs for after they graduate. Huge thank you to Educate Fairfax for funding this opportunity for our students!

 

Everybody Scores at Special Olympics Basketball! This past weekend the Special Olympics team took part in the first basketball tournament of the year against the Justice Wolves and Yorktown Patriots. The team had great team play as they came out with every member of the team scoring a point!

 

Ten Annandale Students Advance to Regional Science Fair: Nineteen Annandale Students Advance to Regional Science Fair: A huge shout-out to all of the teachers who guided students through the science fair project process. Over the last few months our science teams have been working to support students as they prepare their Science Fair Projects. On Wednesday, January 31, Annandale held our in-school science fair. From there, Annandale will send 19 projects to the Regional Science Fair that will take place the weekend of March 15-17. A big thank you to all of our students and staff members who participated in making this year’s science fair a success!

Important Information

Now thru February 13 - Academic Advising: Our counselors began meeting one-on-one with students through their English classes. We began with our rising seniors and then will work through the other grade levels over the next several weeks. Students will be sent an email with their appointment time the weekend before they are scheduled to meet with their counselor. As always, students and families can get more information about course selection on our Academic Advising website.

 

Social Studies Performance Based Assessments: The Virginia Department of Education has approved the use of Performance Based Assessments (PBAs) as a replacement for the SOL Exam for students to earn locally awarded verified credit (LAVC) in Social Studies. This means that, instead of taking a traditional SOL test at the end of the year, students will be completing performance based assessments throughout the remainder of the school year. These assessments will be part of students’ course grades, as well as how they earn verified credit. Students must earn 1 verified credit in Social Studies to be awarded either the Advanced or Standard Diploma. In order to earn the verified credit for their course, students will need to:

1. Earn a minimum rubric score of 1 (out of 4) on each Performance Based Assessment, and
2. Receive a passing grade for the course by the end of the school year.

VDoE has created the assessments and rubrics that Social Studies teachers will use this year. These assessments are aligned with the Virginia State Standards and integrated into our course. For questions, please reach out to your student’s Social Studies teacher or email Meg Anderson. More information about this program can be found on the Virginia Department of Education website.

 

WiDA Testing: WiDA testing began on Wednesday, January 31. Over the next few weeks more than 720 students at Annandale will be scheduled to complete the four-part WiDA exam. Federal law requires that all Level 1-5 English Learners (ELs) participate annually in an English language proficiency assessment. WiDA ACCESS for ELs consists of the following parts: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. Students will take the four parts of WiDA over multiple test sessions. This assessment determines a student’s English language proficiency level, eligibility for ESOL services and testing accommodations. It also provides teachers with information they can use to plan for and support their students’ learning. Students enrolled in ELD courses will be testing during their ELD courses. All other students have received an email with their individual test schedules. 

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires an annual English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment to be administered to all English Learners in grades K-12 (ELP levels 1-5 and 9), including ELs whose parents/guardians have refused ESOL services. The purpose of the assessment is to determine a current ELP level and measure progress towards English language proficiency. If you have any questions about the WIDA testing window, please contact Meg Anderson.

Opportunities

February 5, 8 & 17 - Career Exploration Events for Students: In February, school divisions across the region will team up with Virginia Ed Strategies to host the annual Instruction 2 Industry Career Expo. This Northern Virginia regional event invites high school students to connect virtually and in person, with more than 60 local industry professionals from in-demand career fields. Virtual sessions will be held Monday, February 5, through Thursday, February 8, 4-7 p.m., and the in-person Career Expo and Job Fair will be held Saturday, February 17, 1-4 p.m., in the North Hall of the Dulles Expo Center. Register here!.

 

February 6 - All Night Grad Pampered Chef Fundraiser Orders Due: Hosted by the PTSA, you’re invited to the Annual All Night Grad's Pampered Chef FUN'draiser! 25% of your order will be donated to ANGC... and the FREE products will be donated to ANGC! Don’t miss out. Get a free gift with $90 purchase, free shipping on orders $150+. Order here! Share the link, share the love! Products may be shipped anywhere in the US.

 

February 17 - Family Bootcamp, 9am: Annandale Football’s strength and conditioning coach, Matthew Stevens is going to put on a 1 hour workout for the whole family. The bootcamp will be held in the Upstairs Gym. Recommended ages 6-14. Support the Atoms and take a step toward your fitness goals. $20 suggested donation. All proceeds go towards Annandale Football. Sign up here!

 

February 18 - Annandale Baseball Winter Clinic: Annandale Baseball is hosting their final Sunday Skills camps. The camp focuses on fundamentals and is instructed by the coaching staff and players. The camp will be held in the main and auxiliary gyms at Annandale High School. Information and sign up for the Sunday Baseball Camp here. Cost is $25.

 

February 24 - Annual MONOPOLY® Tournament: Join us for the 2024 MONOPOLY® Tournament sponsored by the Annandale HS PTSA on February 24, 2024 in Clausen Hall. This is an official tournament so registration is required for players and spectators. Grand Prize is $300 and a MONOPOLY® Game. Sign up now!

 

High School Academy Open Houses: FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January. A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses. Click here to learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

News from Student Services

Course Selection Information: At Annandale, we want to ensure students and families know where to access all the information needed for course selection. Our Academic Advising page has the grade level information presented by counselors and the course selection Google forms that students must complete. We encourage you to visit this site with your student to discuss courses for next year. Here are some questions you can use to engage with your student about course selection:

• Which classes most excite you about next year?
• When looking at your classes, what are your electives and why did you select those?
• What type of diploma are you going for?
• Where would you like to be challenged?
• Where do you think you might need support?

Please reach out to our counselors if any questions or concerns arise. Their emails and phone numbers can be found on our Student Services page. We are here to help and look forward to supporting our students through this process!

College Admission & Financial Aid

FAFSA Info for Class of 2024: The Federal Student Aid FAFSA form is now available (soft launch is working out glitches, so be patient with the website). The application is free and is the largest source of aid to help pay for college or career/trade school. Even if you don't think your family would qualify for financial assistance, you would still want to complete the application because some states and colleges use information from the FAFSA form to determine student eligibility for their grants, scholarships, and loans. If you need assistance, please contact Mr. Yeagley in our College and Career Center or your student’s counselor.

 

College & Career Planning Google Site: Check out the College & Career Planning Google site, which provides up-to-date information on the college application process; college representative visits; financial aid and FAFSA/VASA workshops; military options; information on apprenticeships; as well as resources for finding a job. The website also provides contact information for our School Counselors, as well as our College and Career Specialist.

 

Transcript Requests for College Applications & Scholarships: Seniors need to request official high school transcripts one month prior to application deadlines. For example, if a college application is due on January 10, the Transcript Request Form is due on December 10. We will be receiving a very high volume of requests in the coming months, and our Student Services staff needs adequate time to process them. Early Action and Early Decision application deadlines are quickly approaching. For step-by-step instructions and forms for submitting Transcript Requests, go to the College & Career Planning Google site.

 

Thursday College Application Workshops: Every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm in Room 90 (near the Cafeteria), Counselors and AVID students will be assisting students with various topics: Making a College List; Transcript Request Form; Common App; Recommendation Requests. Students are welcome to drop in with questions about any aspect of the process. 

 

Register For College Rep Visits: Are you interested in hearing from college admissions representatives from colleges you are interested in applying to? Please follow the directions below to register. (Juniors and Seniors ONLY). Log into Naviance and click "Student Naviance Login." Click on "Colleges" at the top of the page and then click on "college visits." You will then see a list of all the colleges that are visiting, along with the dates and times. Click "register now" for the visits you would like to attend. Students must show the email to their teacher and get permission to attend. Students who are not registered in Naviance for a college visit will be denied entry. Please note that students are limited to registering for up to six college visits!

News from the Activities Office

Check out the latest information from the Activities Office in their weekly newsletter. In addition, learn more about Annandale High School Athletics and Activities by visiting their website, AHS Athletics Twitter or Instagram page. Please email Brandon Sutphin if you have any questions.

 

Booster Membership Fee Reduced! The cost of Booster Memberships is now 50% less! The new low price will be Adults $30 and Students $15 (including Elementary, Middle, and High School Students). The Booster pass allows Free Admission to all regular season Freshman, JV, and Varsity games. This price drop will include the last 3 games of the basketball season and include ALL Spring season sports: Baseball, Soccer, and Lacrosse. Check Atoms Athletics schedules and buy your Booster Pass here.

 

Recap from the week in winter sports: The Atoms team programs head into the last week of the regular season with a lot on the line heading into district tournaments, while many individual athletes competed in their district tournaments this week. It was an impressive week across the board for the Atoms with wins and individuals qualifying for regional championships. Make sure to stay tuned on our website and come out to support our athletes as we wind down the winter seasons.

 

February 19 - Spring Sports Tryouts: Spring sports tryouts are right around the corner. The dates for tryouts are Monday, February 19 through Wednesday, February 21.

Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.

Any athlete without a physical and registration on file by Friday, February 16 will not be allowed to tryout on Monday, February 19. Athletes submitting physicals and registration post February 16 will be eligible to tryout the day after the physical and registration have been submitted. For more information about tryouts, check www.annandaleatoms.net.

 

This Week:

Monday, February 5

Boys Basketball vs Edison - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm 

Girls Basketball @ Edison - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm

Occoquan Region Gymnastics Championships @ Robinson - 4:30pm

Wednesday, February 7

Occoquan Region Wrestling @ Robinson - 5:00pm

Thursday, February 8

FB/VG/VB Basketball vs Mount Vernon - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm 

FG/JVG/JVB Basketball @ Mount Vernon - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm

Occoquan Region Wrestling @ Robinson - 1:00pm

Friday, February 9

Occoquan Region Swim & Dive @ Oak Marr Rec Center

- Dive - 8:30am; - Swim Prelims - 5:30pm

Friday, February 10

Occoquan Region Swim & Dive @ Oak Marr Rec Center

- Swim Finals - 5:30pm

News from the PTSA

Volunteers Wanted - AHS Pantry: The AHS Pantry needs your help! Each month, the Annandale Pantry distributes bags of food to Annandale families in need. Distribution dates are primarily on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5:00pm. Please consider volunteering to assist in a distribution. Volunteers can sign up here.

 

AHS Pantry Distribution Every Second Wednesday: We offer bi-monthly family distributions as well as twice weekly student distributions and emergency needs and gift cards for emergency situations that are tracked and distributed with our AHS clinical staff. We have partnerships with Food for Others and Fairfax Diaper as well as other Community businesses, neighborhoods, girl scout troops and churches.

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Atom Nation

The Atoms team programs head into the last week of the regular season with a lot on the line heading into district tournaments, while many individual athletes competed in their district tournaments this week. It was an impressive week across the board for the Atoms with wins and individuals qualifying for regional championships. Make sure to stay tuned on our website and come out to support our athletes as we wind down the winter seasons.

GO ATOMS!!! Atoms Weekly Recap

A recap from the week in winter sports:

Girls Basketball hosted their final home game of the season vs Lewis. The Atoms celebrated three seniors on the evening and celebrated a victory over the Lancers. The freshman fell short in their exciting game while JV scored early and often on their way to a win. Varsity saw themselves in an early double digit deficit but their grit and determination saw the Atoms take a lead into the 4th quarter. The last frame was an exciting back and forth affair that ultimately saw the Atoms behind Ava Sewall and senior Susan Aburish put the Lancers away in the final minute to get the win! The Atoms continued their hot streak for three quarter at TJ but cooled off in the fourth quarter, falling short in their attempt to get a second win in a row. The Atoms played well and saw themselves trailing by one after three before TJ got hot to put the Atoms away in the fourth. The Atoms travel to Edison Monday evening. 

Boys Basketball played two key districts games this week. The first one saw the Atoms dominate the Lancers in the varsity game. The Atoms jumped out early and never took their foot off the pedal as they ran away from the Lancers to secure a huge district win. The Atoms welcomed TJ Friday evening in a pivotal district matchup. The crowd was treated to an exciting game with the Atoms holding multiple leads in the first half but trail at the half. The second half saw lead changes throughout before TJ settled in in the last half of the fourth quarter to put the Atoms away. The Atoms host Edison Monday evening to kick off the last week of the regular season.

Swim/Dive had a successful National District Championship Meet with several swimmers and divers qualifying for the Occoquan Region Championships February 9 and 10. The Atoms competed hard all night with a couple swimmers being crowned district champions in their events. Colin McGee started the evening off with an impressive swim to win districts in the 200IM. Melanie Decareau had a great 50 freestyle event but fell short of a district championship by a mere .01 seconds! Noah Popp completed the individual events for the Atoms running away with a district championship in the 100M backstroke. All three have qualified for the region meet and are at the cut line for state qualifying times. The Atoms relay teams had great nights as well as the boys and girls relay teams all qualify for the region meet. The boys 200IM, 200 Freestyle, and 400 freestyle relays all took second place in their respective events with the first two only being within two seconds of state qualifying times. All swimmers will get one more shot at an opportunity for states as they compete in the Occoquan Region Championships next Friday and Saturday at Oak Marr Rec Center in Vienna.

Wrestling traveled to Lewis Thursday for the National District Championships. It was tough early for the Atoms as two wrestlers made it to the semifinals after round 1. However, the Atoms hung tough and fought back to get 11 of 14 wrestlers to qualify for the Occoquan Regional Championships. The Atoms were highlighted by Jordy Lopez Funes who the district championship in his weight class! Jordy goes into the region tournament as the number one ranked wrestler. All 11 wrestlers will compete Wednesday and Thursday at Robinson in the Occoquan Regional Championships.

Indoor Track competed in the National District Championships this week. There was some impressive showings by multiple Atoms led by Pamela Moura and her district championship in the triple jump event! The girls 4x200 relay took second place in their respective event to qualify for the region championship meet. There were multiple Atoms who qualified for the regions including Pamela Moura, Teagan Scott-Daniels (auto qualified), and Logan Noyes in the high Jump to name a few. These Atoms will compete in the Occoquan Region Championships February 14 and 15. 

Gymnastics completed their season Monday at the National District Championships at Mount Vernon. The Atoms showcased their skills throughout the evening and were impressive to see the growth each gymnasts has had during the season. Kate Hanlon was able to secure a spot in the Occoquan Regional Championship with her top three finish in three different events. She will compete Monday evening at Robinson at 4:30pm

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:

All District/Region/State Recognition

Spring Sports Tryouts

Spring sports tryouts are right around the corner. The dates for tryouts are Monday, February 19 through Wednesday, February 21.

Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.

Any athlete without a physical and registration on file by Friday, February 16 will not be allowed to tryout on Monday, February 19. Athletes submitting physicals and registration post February 16 will be eligible to tryout the day after the physical and registration have been submitted. For more information about tryouts, check www.annandaleatoms.net.

Check out the first three days of tryouts and our spring coaches contacts below!

Annandale Legacy Wall 

Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to  those who have walked our halls. As we move into 2024, we want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall! 

To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here

*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*

For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris

Dance Team Fundraiser

Annandale dance team is a young program and we fundraise for everything we do (camps, competitions, uniforms, transportation, and dance gear) in order to keep costs to individual dancers at a minimum - which is vital in order to make sure anyone who wants to dance with us, CAN!

Donate at least $30 and receive a one-of-a-kind stainless steel water bottle as a THANK YOU for supporting our program.

DONATE HERE

Annandale to Host Family Boot Camp (NEW DATE)

Looking to get in shape for the New Year!  Matt Stevens of Athlete Up Fitness and Annandale High School’s Football strength and conditioning coach is hosting a family boot camp to help raise money for the football team.  Attached is the flyer. Camp is $20 a family!

Join us in the Annandale Cafeteria Saturday, February 17!

Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/tFrSgMU57KGU53Pk8

Atoms Jibbitz for sale!

Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!

Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, February 5 at 6 pm!

Join us on Monday, February 5 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.

Atoms Booster Blast and Spirit Wear

Interested in knowing more about our Atoms Booster Club?! Then check out the Atoms Booster Blast to learn more about how you can get involved and help support our student-athletes at Annandale! 

Interested in ordering some Atoms spirit wear? Check out our online store and get your Atoms merch! Atoms Online Store

Atoms Booster Passes

The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season HOME football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!

To purchase your Atoms Pass click  here! 23-24 Atoms Booster Pass 

Atoms Boosters Concession Stand Help

Special Ask... Atoms After School Snack Bar

As many of you know, the Atoms Athletic Boosters has been able to open our concessions stand after school for your children to grab a bite to eat prior to heading to their activities. If your schedule allows, please consider volunteering 1 day a week or even just 1-2 days a month. The hours are 3:15-4:15. This is a rare benefit in Fairfax County that we are able to provide for our kids, but we can’t do it without parent help. Please contact at [email protected] or (703) 626-9647 if interested in helping.

Winter Sport Concession Sign Ups

We need your help with our concession stand for the winter season. Considered signing up and helping our Atoms Athletic Boosters make money during our winter events. Click on a link below to sign up

Boys Basketball Concession Sign up

Girls Basketball Concession Sign Up

Partners for Safe Teen Driving

Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter. 

Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!

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Weekly Schedule February 5 - February 10

Monday, February 5

Boys Basketball vs Edison - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm 

Girls Basketball @ Edison - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm

Occoquan Region Gymnastics Championships @ Robinson - 4:30pm

Wednesday, February 7

Occoquan Region Wrestling @ Robinson - 5:00pm

Thursday, February 8

FB/VG/VB Basketball vs Mount Vernon - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm 

FG/JVG/JVB Basketball @ Mount Vernon - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm

Occoquan Region Wrestling @ Robinson - 1:00pm

Friday, February 9

Occoquan Region Swim & Dive @ Oak Marr Rec Center

- Dive - 8:30am

- Swim Prelims - 5:30pm

Friday, February 10

Occoquan Region Swim & Dive @ Oak Marr Rec Center

- Swim Finals - 5:30pm

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Spring Sports Tryouts

Spring sports tryouts are right around the corner. The dates for tryouts are Monday, February 19 through Wednesday, February 21.

Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.

Any athlete without a physical and registration on file by Friday, February 16 will not be allowed to tryout on Monday, February 19. Athletes submitting physicals and registration post February 16 will be eligible to tryout the day after the physical and registration have been submitted. For more information about tryouts, check www.annandaleatoms.net.

Check out the first three days of tryouts and our spring coaches contacts below!

4700 Medford Drive Annandale, VA 22003 | Main Office: 703.642.4100
Attendance: 703.642.4150 | Web | Twitter