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Largest High School in Maryland Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a block party. MCPS shared that the event consisted of “fun, games, and community support.”. The school, which now has the distinction of being the largest high school in the state (in square foootage), opened in 1974...
Thank you for reporting on Hayfield recruiting scandal
I just wanted to thank you for your story “Recruiting scandal at Hayfield widens into multiple investigations” in the Fairfax Times on June 28-30. I hope you will pass along my congratulations to Sravan Gannavarapu and Asra Nomani for an excellent piece of investigative reporting. Without your coverage I think it is unlikely that any investigation within FCPS, or anywhere else in our county government, would be taking place. Much like the previous issue withholding earned Merit Scholar notifications from students, FCPS continuously tends to sweep these issues under the table unless they are exposed externally. The fact that an individual principal was allegedly able to pull off such a blatant disregard for FCPS policies with perhaps even legal ramifications is quite disturbing. I hope you and your team will continue reporting on the outcome of these investigations.
Football scandal triggers wave of school hires, abrupt removal of security chief
This past December, Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria posted an ad for a new head football coach. On Feb. 12, Darryl Overton, a championship football coach from across county lines at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, took the position, bringing with him an estimated 30-plus football players transferring to Hayfield from Freedom and at least three other area schools.
Convenient color combo leads to college pick for LC's Sanyiah Littlejohn
Andrew Robinson (@ADRobinson3) Some people just look good in certain colors. Sanyiah Littlejohn figured out her best colors are green and gold, having seen plenty of success wearing those colors through three years at Lansdale Catholic. George Mason’s colors are green and gold too and thanks to a year-long process, Littlejohn decided it might not be a bad idea to stay in those colors at the next level as well.
Fairfax School Board members divide up liaison assignments
The Fairfax County School Board assigned members July 18 to these standing committees for the 2024-25 school year:. • Audit Committee: Ryan McElveen (At-Large), chairman, and members Robyn Lady (Dranesville), Ilryong Moon (At-Large) and Marcia St. John-Cunning (Franconia). • Budget Committee: Kyle McDaniel (At-Large), chairman, and Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock),...
Student-achievement notes, 7/25/24 edition
• The following local residents earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at the University of Wisconsin-Madison:. > From McLean: Alia Wilson earned a doctor of veterinary medicine degree. Brandon Liao earned a bachelor of science degree in computer sciences. Lucy Dubois earnded a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. Erin Schlegel earned a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering, Samantha Wayne earned a bachelor of arts degree in legal studies and sociology.
Manassas board adjusts grading policy; late work, ‘no zeros’ key discussion points
The Manassas City School Board approved changes to the school system's grading policy Tuesday, giving students a two-week window after a deadline to submit late work for full credit. The School Board considered three options for the grading policy, all of which offered different late-work policies. When the grading guidelines...
Two Gar-Field grads headed to Summer Olympics
Besides Battlefield graduate Lauren Hoffman, two other Prince William County high school graduates will be participating in the Summer Olympics. High school: Gar-Field (1992 graduate) Sport: Rowing. Olympic connection: Head U.S. Men’s Sweep Coach. Did you know? Galvanek is a member of Gar-Field’s Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1991,...
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