Education

Sheriff Lawhorne graduates from NVCC

For Alexandria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, it was a goal 36 years in the making: to complete the college degree he started back in 1976 after graduating from T.C. Williams High School.

History Teacher of the Year

West Springfield’s teacher Brian Heintz honored at state level, competes nationally.

Brian Heintz, a teacher at West Springfield High, recently won the Virginia State History teacher of the year award. Heintz has taught history and social studies in the Fairfax County Public School system for nine years, at both Westfield and West Springfield

Robinson Senior Receives Band Scholarship

Graduating senior Nathaniel "Nate" Banks of Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax received $2,500 on May 29 as the 2012 recipient of The Lunsford/Behrend Scholarship.

Keene Mill Elementary Celebrates 50th Birthday

Keene Mill Kangaroos marks half century milestone.

Keene Mill Elementary School welcomed more than 300 students, parents, teachers and guests for its 50th "birthday" celebration Monday, June 4.

‘Whatever I Do Will Only Make Me Stronger’

Robinson student wins Hispanic Leadership Alliance scholarship.

Born in Bolivia, Lucia Maldonado came to the U.S. at age 7 with her mother and younger sister. Now 18, she’s about to graduate from Robinson Secondary School and is the recipient of a Hispanic Leadership Alliance (HLA) scholarship.

Planning for the Future

Robinson’s Latin American Student Association is growing.

To encourage leadership among Robinson Secondary School’s Hispanic population, Ruth Azimi and Enrique Fernandez co-sponsor LASA, the Latin American Students Association. It’s helping the students’ parents, as well.

'Swag Tag' Gives Students Discounted DASH Rides

The Alexandria Transit Company has created a $65 pilot student pass called the Swag Tag, which will allow Alexandria middle and high school students unlimited DASH rides from May 21 through Sept. 2.

TC Biology Teacher To Retire After 22 Years

Department chair reflects on students' progress.

“I’ve been very lucky to have a career where I truly do look forward to coming to work every day,” said T.C. Williams High School Science Department Chair David Keener, who will retire this month after teaching Advanced Placement Biology at TC for 22 years.

Reston Bike Club Presents Jersey Design Contest Awards

The Reston Bike Club (RBC), over the last five years, has worked with the South Lakes High School Fine Arts Department: Each year, the RBC brings a jersey design contest to the school and with the help of Amy Saylor, fine arts teacher, art students get a chance to implement their newly-learned skills in submitting designs to the club.

Langley HS Orchestra Pops Concert Thursday

The Langley HS Orchestra presents its annual pops concert on Thursday, June 7, at 7 p.m. in the Langley HS auditorium. With the theme of "Villains and Gangsters," the concert will include music from "The Godfather," "Psycho," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Phantom of the Opera," and "How to Train Your Dragon."

Langley Student Recognized for Math Tutoring

Students from Langley High School have been volunteering with non profit organization, National Science & Technology Education Partnership (NSTEP), as math tutors to underserved students from around the country. Vishal Erabelli, from Langley High School, was named as the Tutor of the Week this passed school year for NSTEP’s Study Buddy program. Vishal was selected for this distinction due to exemplary tutoring sessions with struggling, underserved math students.

Finding Treasure in Trash

After many months of hard work creating an environmental studies banner, with Debra Maes, Environmental Studies Coordinator, Churchill Road 6th grade artists Emma Higbee, Maggie Bujor and Linsey Wenk saw their project to fruition.

Churchill Students Learn About Churchill

In anticipation of Memorial day, Churchill Road sixth graders were treated to an informative presentation about the school’s namesake, Winston S. Churchill, Britain’s World War II prime minister. Peter Swiers, the grandfather of CRS students Timothy (6th grade) and Matthew (5th grade) Swiers, was the presenter.

McLean Sophomore Wins Music Competition

McLean High School sophomore Allie Arnold placed first in the freshman/sophomore division of the Northern Virginia Music Teacher Association's Woodwind Competition. Judges for the semi-annual competition included musicians from the US Army and Marine Bands.

At Forestville, Odyssey Comes Home

Forestville Elementary team brings back Odyssey of the Mind title in spontaneity.

The students of Forestville Elementary School lined up behind the school on Thursday, May 31, waving signs emblazoned with the word "Congrats!" written in every fancy lettering and color. Bumping and nudging one another, they weren’t just excited to be out of class that morning.

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