Top 10 Reasons Why Annandale High School is AMAZING

  1. Superstar Teachers 🏅
    Shoutout to VA World Language Teachers of the Year: Lauren Paz Soldan & Miles Meijer!
  2. Music Legends in the Making 🎶
    2024 GRAMMY Music Educator Award winner Annie Ray leads our melodies!
  3. Award-Winning Leadership 🏆
    We’re proud of our Region 6 Outstanding Principal Shawn DeRose and Teacher Katie Shaw.
  4. Principal is a Social Media Star 🎥 
    Have you seen Principal Shawn DeRose's hype video on TikTok? He’s even got Paramount talking.
  5. Epic Alumni 🎓
    Best grad ever? James Clapper, former U.S. Director of National Intelligence!
  6. Students Who Succeed 🎯 
    Our students across all subgroups achieve at high levels, and we’re proud to be Fully Accredited—proof that dedication leads to success!
  7. High-Performing Teams 🤝
    Annandale is a Model PLC School, setting the standard for teamwork and excellence.
  8. Inclusive Spirit 🌍
    From Special Olympics to Heritage Night, we celebrate every culture and ability!
  9. Community Love ❤️
    Our AHS Pantry ensures no one goes hungry.
  10. Emotional Well-Being 🌱
    SEL is at the heart of everything we do with W4 Advisory and programs that build strong, connected students.
  11. College & Career Ready 🎓
    With IB Programs and AVID, we’re preparing students for bright futures! Check out last year’s class decisions!