Chantilly High School Prom
In front of The Westfield Marriott, and their limousine to and from dinner at National Harbor are, from left, Ryan Boyle, Bailey Shaffer, Billy Germain, Layne Zimmerman, Kara Tribbie, Adam LaBrecque, Katie Athearn and Jake Dansey.
Students Write about Chantilly
Sultan Seraj from Chantilly High School and Rachael Hayes from Poplar Tree Elementary School won the Chantilly Day essay competition. The topic of the essay was: “Remember Yesterday, Celebrate Today, Embrace Tomorrow.”
Shakespeare at Oak Hill
Sixth graders (32 boys and girls) at Oak Hill Elementary School will present William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on June 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. The admission is free to this PTA-sponsored play.
Chantilly Student Wins Heroes Essay Contest
Teachers can have lifelong impacts on their students and, in Briana Neuberger’s case, memories of an elementary-school teacher helped her win first prize in an essay contest. She also won a $1,000 scholarship.
Pramstaller Leaving Chantilly High
Chantilly High choral teacher Sarah Pramstaller is the lead choreographer for Jazz & Pizzazz, aided by Glenn Cockrell, Drew Ross and Assistant Band Director Chris Singleton. And while she’ll love watching the students perform the dances she choreographed for them, she’ll also have mixed feelings.
Centreville High Raising Funds for Artificial-turf Fields
Brick by brick, Centreville High is raising money to install two, artificial-turf, athletic fields to replace the school’s existing grassy ones. It’s nearing its goal, but still needs more funds to bring its plan to fruition.
Game On
George Mason University students develop video games aimed at curtailing gang recruitment in Virginia.
Law enforcement officials now have two unlikely weapons in the fight against gang activity in Virginia: video games and college students.
Rocky Run Against the World
Robowiz team develops groundbreaking research.
With food safety being of vital importance these days, a group of students mainly from Rocky Run Middle School created a way to prevent e coli from forming in reusable grocery bags. For their efforts, they took second place in a state championship and third in the world.
Come to the ‘State Fair’ at Liberty Middle School
Featuring a cast and crew of 90, Liberty Middle School presents the classic, Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “State Fair.” Show times are Thursday-Friday-Saturday, May 3, 4 and 5, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Audition Workshop Set for Westfield Summer Stage
Westfield Summer Stage celebrates 12 years of summer musicals with the classic musical comedy, "Anything Goes," to be performed in late July at Westfield High.
Student Sleuth Takes the Stage at Rocky Run Middle
Presents “Brenda Bly: Teen Detective.”
Granted, says Theater Director Julie Wharton, “Nobody’s ever heard of this show, ‘Brenda Bly: Teen Detective,’ but it’s funny and the characters are charming.” And soon, local residents will be able to enjoy it, too, at Rocky Run Middle School.
College Day At Lees Corner
Friday April 13 was "College Day" in the Chantilly Pyramid and all faculty and staff were encouraged to wear a shirt from their alma mater and to engage their students in discussions about college and careers. The effort was part of a "Crayon to College" initiative, acknowledging research that suggests that the earlier students start thinking about possible careers, the better they plan their educational paths. Here, some administrators and faculty of Lees Corner Elementary School pose for a group shot in their spirit wear.
College Day at Greenbriar West
Friday, April 13, was "College Day" in the Chantilly Pyramid. All faculty and staff were encouraged to wear a shirt from their alma mater and take five-plus minutes to share their college experience with their students. At Greenbriar West Elementary School teachers started the day in class meetings by sharing where they went to college, what they studied, and things they wished they had known before going to college. The goal was to show the children that the goal of attending college is realistic for them.
It’s OK, Come ‘Into the Woods’
Audiences throughout the country are currently enjoying two TV shows and a movie based on fairytales, so Chantilly High’s upcoming play, "Into the Woods," should receive an enthusiastic reception here.
Addressing ‘College Drinking Culture’
The Perils of the College Drinking Culture" forums continue through May.
It’s college decision time for Fairfax County seniors, and college-bound students and their parents are encouraged to attend an upcoming program that deals with binge drinking on college campuses. "The Perils of the College Drinking Culture" will be presented by the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Police Department, in April and May at locations across the county.