Education

New Preschool for Homeless Children

Homestretch, a nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless Fairfax families become self-sufficient, opened a preschool at its headquarters on Maple Avenue in Falls Church.

General Election Held at Churchill Road

After two weeks of campaigning for Student Council Association officer positions, the Churchill Road student body held its general election.

Rockets Launched from Churchill Road

On Friday, Sept. 21, more than 50 years after the first manned rocket launch, Churchill Road sixth graders had the opportunity to launch their own (unmanned) rockets on the school’s outdoor track.

McLean High Places Second in Band Competition

Herndon High hosts 16th Annual Virginia’s Showcase of Bands.

The stadium at Herndon High was packed Saturday with friends and family attending the 16th Annual Virginia’s Showcase of Bands.

International Day of Peace

With a few days of preparation, students from three senior honors theology classes at Bishop O’Connell High School created an outdoor display to recognize the Sep. 21 International Day of Peace.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Clifford, the Big Red Dog, was out on the playground at Patrick Henry Elementary School greeting the children as they arrived for the community reading festival on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 29.

Chantilly Chargers Celebrate Homecoming

Chantilly High held its homecoming parade Friday, Sept. 21, in Greenbriar.

Column: Public Education Sustains Democracy

One of the most important conversations I have each year is with our new teachers. I ask them if they know why American public education is so important. The answer has always been clear to me: to help create literate, participating, productive citizens to sustain and enhance our democracy.

Charitable Effort

Nine Bishop Ireton High School students traveled to Catholic Charities’ Christ House in Alexandria on Sept. 11.

Veteran To Visit Wayside Elementary

Appearance is part of school’s Special Needs Awareness Week.

A Potomac native, former U.S. Army officer and decorated Iraq War veteran will return to the area next week to share a message of acceptance with some local students. Luis Montalván, who sustained both physical and emotional wounds while serving in the military, will speak at Wayside Elementary School in Potomac as part of the school’s Special Needs Awareness Week (SNAP).

Health Initiative Helps Usher In Fall

Marymount kicks-off campaign to boost campus wellness.

Officials at Marymount University in Arlington are using the start of fall to encourage faculty, staff and students to let “all health break loose.” The school kicked-off its “Healthy Monday” campaign earlier this month.

Friends and Newcomers Award Scholarships

Four local students awarded funds for college education.

The Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Club awarded scholarships to four local students Tuesday, Sept. 18, as part of their annual community outreach.

Beyond the Stars

Planetarium officially re-opens Friday.

Named to commemorate the memory of a late local astronaut, the David M. Brown Planetarium will celebrate its grand re-opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a weekend full of activities starting this Friday, Sept. 28.

Arlington Bulletin Board: Sept. 26, 2012

Upcoming events and activities.

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