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Editorial: Later Start Times for High School
It’s past time to act; let this year be the year.
Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, the first day of school in Fairfax County, Dr. Karen Garza began her official day at 6:30 a.m. at Chantilly High School. While Garza was making herself available for interviews before the first class started at 7:20 a.m., many students were already on the school bus.
Brief: Week in McLean
Fire at Marshall High, McLean Chamber Promotes Bike to Work Day, and Book Collection to Support Scholarships for Women
News Briefs
News Briefs
Sports Briefs
The Centreville boys’ lacrosse team honored its senior players at its last regular season home game on May 11,
Aldrin Elementary Celebrates 20 Years
Buzz Aldrin himself attends elementary school celebration as a featured speaker.
Hundreds of students, ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade, flooded into the auditorium of Aldrin Elementary for a special assembly this past Monday, June 8.
Column: School Board Takes the Plunge - Sort of
The wheels of change grind slowly in Fairfax County. The move toward later, healthier school start times for teenage public school students is a prime example. Despite support from a wide range of health professionals, the School Board has struggled with the issue for some 20 years.
'Not Guilty’ Pleas in Fairfax Crimes
Jesse Matthew slated for March 2015 trial.
On Oct. 20, a Fairfax County grand jury indicted Jesse L. Matthew Jr. in connection with a 2005 attack on a 26-year-old City of Fairfax woman. Last week, he officially entered his pleas in Circuit Court, and now the case against him is moving forward in the judicial system.
Great Falls Celebrates Spring
Community enjoys 30th Annual Spring Festival.
“When the weather is nice we always have a nice turnout,” said Wendy Adeler Hall, daughter of the Great Falls jeweler Jorge Adeler. On Sunday, April 13, families from the Great Falls community and Northern Virginia gathered at the Village Green for the annual Spring Festival. The Spring Festival and Egg Hunt was hosted by the Great Falls Optimist Club and Adeler Jewelers, a family business which has served northern Virginia for more than 20 years.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac High School Holds Commencement June 20
“La decisión están en tus manos,” West Potomac High School graduating senior Alexandra Susano-Jarjuri said, sharing advice her father has given her over the years. “There will be repercussions, you can’t blame others,” she translated.
Nepalese American Heritage Celebrated
Town of Herndon first in USA to proclaim Nepalese-American Heritage Day.
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More Early Voting Options
The Democratic primary election is Tuesday, June 20.
The Democratic primary election is Tuesday, June 20.
Multiple Rotary Clubs Collaborate for Rise Against Hunger
Volunteers and sponsors needed.
Volunteers and sponsors are sought for the Rise Against Hunger Food Packaging event at Aldrin Elementary School, 11375 Center Harbor Road, Reston, VA, Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; set-up at 8:30 a.m.
Senior Living March 18-24
Senior Living March 18-24
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: April 1-10
Entertainment
Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
Schools Notes
Schools Notes
Mark Your Calendar: Potomac Country House Tour
Mark Your Calendar: Potomac Country House Tour
Cooking Demos at Spice & Tea Exchange
Cooking Demos at Spice & Tea Exchange
Faith Notes, April 2
Faith Notes, April 2