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Foundation Prepares to Promote Mental Health

Josh Anderson Foundation to sponsor events across county for mental health and depression awareness.

Before Fairfax County students finish the school year and head to summer break, they first must deal with exams, both final and for AP classes. This can lead to a lot of stress over the final two months of school, pressure the Josh Anderson Foundation is determined to relieve. 

Centre View School Notes April 3

School notes for students from the Centre View area.

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‘Hats Off to Being Bully-Free’

Colin Powell Elementary School held an Anti-Bullying Week, March 18-22.

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National Recognition

Artwork by two students from Saint Timothy Catholic School, Josh Romero and Erin Costello, was selected along with 23 other drawings by the national office of the Missionary Childhood Association for its annual Christmas Artwork Contest.

Alexandria School Notes April 3

School notes for Alexandria natives.

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English Honor Society Induction

T.C. Williams High School held its inaugural Induction Ceremony of the school’s chapter of the National English Honor Society. Thirty-two students, three faculty members, and the keynote speaker were inducted on Feb. 13.

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Willow Springs Participates in National PTA Program

Students at Willow Springs Elementary in Fairfax participated in the National Parent Teacher Association Reflections program, a national PTA arts recognition and achievement program for students.

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Kids at Play

CFNC hosts Super Science Saturday.

The Child and Family Network Centers hosted a hands-on Super Science Saturday March 14 at the CFNC Birchmere headquarters on Mount Vernon Avenue.

Fairfax Student Wins Columbus Essay Contest

Claire Wang, a junior at Trinity Christian School (TCS) of Fairfax, won the state level Christopher Columbus Essay Contest sponsored by the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution.

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‘Familiar Fairytale With a Talented Cast’

Paul VI presents “Once Upon a Mattress.”

Colorful costumes, an elaborate set, songs, dances and a classic musical comedy—they’re all part of Paul VI’s upcoming production of “Once Upon a Mattress.”

Westfield High Holds International Night

Featuring a variety of performers representing countries throughout the globe, Westfield High will hold its annual, International Night program this Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m., in the school theater.

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Hackathon to Promote Invention

24-hour computer science event to be held April 26-27.

The first time Mayank Jain heard of a hackathon was as a freshman at the University of Illinois. Having graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) in June 2012, a tournament such as this, where students collaborated and created software projects within a short window of time, was what he was looking for from the field of computer sciences.

St. Mark ESL Offers Spring Language Program

The number one goal of most students of English as a Second Language is a universal one: to communicate. In particular, the adult students of St. Mark English as a Second Language (ESL) program want to be able to converse in English with their children, with their employers and with their neighbors.

Eight Run for MCC Governing Board

Three adult, two teen positions available.

Eight Run for MCC Governing Board

Connolly’s Art Contest Deadline April 5

High school students residing in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District are encouraged to participate in Congressman Gerry Connolly’s annual Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. Connolly is accepting artwork entries at his Annandale and Prince William District Offices until April 5.

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