Stopping Bullying
Students at Greenbriar West participated in teacher-led discussions about how they can work together to help stop bullying.
Thriller!
The West Potomac dance team performed to the music of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” during the halftime show during the football game against T.C. Williams on Friday night, Nov. 2.
Sticker Shock
During Saturday's Sticker Shock activity, teams of youth and adults visited 60 retailers in Alexandria to place "Stop" stickers on alcohol products.
Alexandria School Board To Get Seven New Members
One School Board incumbent ousted as voters select new direction for school system.
The past few years have been some of the most turbulent in the history of Alexandria City Public Schools, which was blasted in a recent audit as having a budget office with a “dysfunctional environment.”
West Springfield Junior Wins Essay Contest
The McLean Community Players (MCP) opened the 2012-2013 theatrical season with A. R. Gurney’s play “What I Did Last Summer.”
A Spooktacular Strings Performance
Ghoulish Gang at White Oaks Elementary plays hauntingly familiar tunes.
The melodies were haunting as musical ghosts and goblins performed during the 33rd Annual Spooky Strings Concert at White Oaks Elementary School in Burke on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
British Murder Mystery at Robinson Secondary
Theater students present “Night Must Fall.”
A British murder mystery, “Night Must Fall,” is Robinson Secondary’s upcoming play. It’s slated for Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 15, 16, 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at www.robinsondrama.org and $12 at the door.
Bullis School Holds Town Hall Debate and Mock Election
Students depict different political perspectives.
Students and staff at the Bullis School voted on Tuesday, Nov. 6 for the presidential candidate of their choice.
Vienna Student Wins Sixth Grade Art Contest
Henry James Ross, 11, won Oakton Elementary School’s sixth grade art contest.
Marshall Road Elementary PTA Receives Grant for Artist in Residence Program
Marshall Road Elementary School (MRES) PTA is fully funding its 2012-2013 Artist in Residence program through an arts grant received from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Langley School Presents Comedic Version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’
The Langley School will present its middle school fall production of “Romeo and Juliet Together (and Alive!) at Last” Thursday, Nov, 8-Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s Sherman Arts Center, with an additional matinee performance at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10.
An Instrumental Program at Oakcrest School
McLean independent girls’ school enjoys its musical reputation.
When music teacher Anne Miller came to Oakcrest School 11 years ago, there was no formal music program.
Post-Sandy Clean Up
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Churchill Road eco-patrols helped with the storm-related cleanup.
‘A Win-Win for Everyone’
Traffic signal for Willow Springs Elementary.
The evening of Sept. 6, a group of parents, politicians, a Fairfax County School Board representative, a police captain and two VDOT representatives gathered in Willow Springs Elementary’s cafeteria.
Students Also Question Candidates’ Representatives
Chantilly High students and administration also got to question the presidential candidates’ representatives last week.
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