The District Swim Tournament will begin at 5:30 p.m. January 27, 2012 at 7:57 am
The District Dive Tournament will begin at 1:30 p.m. January 27, 2012 at 7:56 am
Varsity girls basketball will face West Potomac at home at 7:30 p.m. January 27, 2012 at 7:55 am
Varsity boys basketball will face West Potomac away tonight at 7:30 p.m. January 27, 2012 at 7:55 am
ESOL WIDA testing continues in the cafeteria. January 27, 2012 at 7:54 am
The FCPS School Board voted 11-1 last night to restore mid-level honors classes January 27, 2012 at 7:54 am
Today is a Red Day. January 27, 2012 at 7:53 am
Dana Filipczyk , Staff Writer
January 27, 2012
The Science National Honor Society (SNHS) held a presentation in the auditorium during Atom Time on Jan. 26 to promote “Pennies for Patients,” a yearly campaign that raises funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. SNHS members explained the... READ MORE »»
Annie Curran, Co-Editor in Chief
January 26, 2012
Students have two curricular roads they can follow in FCPS. They can take the standard class route, or they can take IB or AP classes. What about the students who want more of a challenge than what is offered in standard classes, but are not quite ready... READ MORE »»
Braddock District Member Megan McLaughlin supports the measure.
Sam Converse, Staff Writer
January 25, 2012
AHS’s upstairs gym was filled with students and parents cheering on the wrestling team in their annual Pack the Pit meet on Jan 25 against Lake Braddock. The meet began at 7:00 p.m., marking one of the team’s last competitions before districts. “It’s... READ MORE »»
An AHS wrestler takes on his opponent in last year's Pack the Pit. The Atoms will battle the Bruins tonight in the yearly event.
Andrea Melendez, Staff Writer
January 25, 2012
AHS welcomed Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker on Jan. 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium to celebrate young musicians and motivate them to stay on with the music program. Baker began playing at the age of 4 and is best known for her accomplishments... READ MORE »»
World-renowned violinist Jenny Oaks Baker will be performing selections from "Wish Upon a Star" tonight at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
Marissa Uriarte, Staff Writer
January 25, 2012
Seniors scramble nervously throughout the day as the infamous Individual Oral Commentaries (IOCs) continue. Held in the AHS Neighborhood Center next to the modular, the IB English oral exams are completed by students during an assigned block in which... READ MORE »»
Students completed their IB English oral exams from Jan. 18-25.