‘Happy’ Books Come to Neighborhood
Terraset Elementary school book mobile gives out free books.
Several times this summer, a blue Mazda brimming with books has circled Reston’s neighborhoods.
Forest Edge Elementary Teachers Learn New Ways to Teach Science
Next fall, students in Reston will join a growing movement of innovative science achievement and learning in Virginia.
Governor's Mansion, Confidential
Defense team in corruption case to detail crumbling McDonnell marriage.
When he takes the stand in his own defense, former Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell will read jurors an email that he wrote to his wife as their marriage was said to be crumbling.
Libraries Promote Summer Reading
Fairfax County program encourages students to read.
Every summer, the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) offers a summer reading program for children ages preschool-12th grade.
Peter Pan Jr. at Forest Edge Elementary
The cast and set/stage crew consisted of 64 students from grades 4 through 6.
Wolfe Elected President of Principals’ Association
Wolfe served on the VAESP board of directors for the past six years, and served as an at-large member and president-elect before being elected president.
Full-Day Mondays Start in September
Teachers promised planning time.
Full-day Mondays for all. After 40 years, Fairfax County Public Schools will give all elementary students "full Mondays" for more learning time — and more recess. During a School Board meeting Thursday, June 26, Superintendent Karen Garza said Mondays were cut in half for elementary students since 1972. "While not everyone tonight will embrace the change, we will engage the stakeholders," she told the board.
Seahawks Take Flight
Over 500 students graduated from South Lakes High School Wednesday, June 18.
In their signature royal blue caps and gowns and Kelly green sashes, over 500 South Lakes High School seniors crossed the Patriot Center stage and joined the ranks of high school graduates Wednesday, June 18.
Home Depot Builds “Cruise Bridge” for SLHS
When Home Depot paint department manager Autumn Barkley was asked the best way to create a walkway for South Lakes High School’s senior all-night graduation party, she decided the Reston store would take care of the project - and cover all the costs.
Seahawks Urged To Be Creators
South Lakes graduates 576 at Patriot Center.
Antonia Nagle urged her classmates - all 575 of them - to go out and be creators.
Week in Reston
Volunteers needed and scholarships awarded.
Reston Hospital Center Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors
In a ceremony on Thursday, June 5, Reston Hospital Center awarded 17 Northern Virginia high school seniors with scholarships in recognition of their excellence in education and passion for pursuing a career in healthcare.
Local Area Team Wins Third Place in Virginia State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament
In a tough competition of all the regional winners in the state tournament, the team came in third place.
Poverty in the Classroom: Low-Income Students Scattered Through Northern Virginia
Where are the region's highest poverty schools?
When Carla Castro-Claure was approaching the age when she would soon attend Kindergarten, her mother became increasingly concerned about Hybla Valley Elementary School.
Biggest Virginia Pine Becomes ‘Tree Cookie’
Possible tree competition for county.
Most cookies are done after baking for15 minutes. Not a tree cookie, however.