Education

Pennies For Patients

The Stratford Landing Elementary School K-Kids Club (sponsored by Mount Vernon Kiwanis) collected a total of $4,144.37 last month for a project called Pennies For Patients. This is about $1,400 more than last year’s collection. The collection is a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society community service project where students and their friends donate their spare change to fund blood cancer research and patient aid programs. Above, the K-Kids present a symbolic check to the representative from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Joann Hatch (shown on right).

Carl Sandburg Competes in Science Olympiad

The Carl Sandburg Science Olympiad Team ranked 12th out of 29 schools at the Virginia State Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday, April 14, at Westfield High School in Chantilly.

From Theatre Workshop to Stage

Fifty-one fifth graders from Mt. Vernon Wood, Woodley Hills and Woodlawn Elementary Schools have spent the past 12 weeks in a theatre workshop hosted by the Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre. The students created original plays based on themes from their life at school. The plays have been in rehearsal since February. On Tuesday evening, May 1, the students brought their work to the stage at Woodlawn Elementary.

Schools Name John C. Baker Lead Psychologist

John C. Baker has been named lead psychologist for the Alexandria City Public Schools. The position supports the professional learning of ACPS’ school-based psychologists.

Holy Child Equestrians Win Championship

Sarah Holladay wins CASEY Award.

Potomac has a long history of equestrian triumphs — and Holy Child is living proof that history can repeat. The young women of the HC Junior Varsity squad have captured the prestigious championship of the Inter-School Horse Show Series (ISHS) for 2012.

Churchill Students Win 2012 National Achievement Scholarship

Award honors scholastic achievements of African American students

Two Potomac-area high school students were selected as 2012 National Achievement Scholarship winners by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Christine Hildreth and Maliza Namude received the highly selective prize that honors the academic achievements of African American students around the country.

‘West Side Story’ At South County

Classic update of "Romeo & Juliet."

South County Secondary School Theatre Department is ready to rumble as the popular musical, "West Side Story," hits its stage this month. Set in the mid-1950s, the play tells the story of two rival gangs, the Sharks and the Jets, who fight for the same territory in New York City.

Five NoVA High School Students Honored

Five high school artists from Prince William and Fairfax won awards Saturday in Congressman Gerry Connolly’s annual 11th District Congressional Art Competition. The artwork of the first prize winner – Hope Martin of Battlefield High School in Haymarket – will hang in the U.S. Capitol for the next year where it will be seen by hundreds of thousands.

Landon Teacher Launches Website

Potomac resident Josh Basile and Brittany Martin, a Chinese teacher and the Varsity Rugby head coach at Landon School, have co-founded a new website, www.SPINALpedia.com.

Educational Alliance

University of Phoenix and Northern Virginia Community College agreed to an alliance that will provide new educational opportunities in healthcare, information technology and criminal justice. The new alliance was formalized at a special signing ceremony April 26. Through the new agreement, students will have the opportunity to earn an associate degree at Northern Virginia Community College and transition to a bachelor’s degree program at one of University of Phoenix’s seven D.C.-Metro area locations or online.

Del Ray Montessori Adds Elementary Level

Starting in Fall of 2012, The Del Ray Montessori School will offer classes for children from 2 1/2 to 9 years old.

SLHS Scores a Success with ‘West Side Story’

Romeo and Juliet are waiting for you to come see them at South Lakes High School. In addition to the "Star-Crossed Lovers," you’ll also get to see and hear lavish production numbers with "A Cast of Thousands" and a lot of gorgeous music.

South Lakes Principal Retiring in June

After 31 years as teacher and administrator, Butler is stepping down.

After 31 years as teacher and administrator, South Lakes Principal Bruce Butler is retiring. Butler’s last day will be June 29.

Heading to Foreign Language Academies

Herndon High School is proud to announce the names of students who have been invited to attend the Governor’s Foreign Language Academies and the Star Talk Academies this summer.

Herndon Students Going to Governor’s School

Herndon High School has announced the names of students who have been invited to attend Summer Residential Governor’s School for one month this summer at various colleges and universities in the state.

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