Even in Closed Cases, Police Maintain Culture of Secrecy
Public must rely on information police agencies choose to share, even if it's wrong.
In December of 2008, the Fairfax Police Department chased 19-year-old Hailu Brook across the county line into Arlington and shot him dead.
Farewell Mr. Butler
The class of two thousand and twelve wishes to extend an enormous thank you to our principal, Mr. Bruce Butler.
‘Ride is Over’ at South Lakes
The school graduates 460.
On Thursday’s South Lakes’ Class of 2012 Graduation Ceremony, student speaker, William Cochrane evoked memories of the senior class’ Homecoming pep rally cheer.
Langston Hughes Student Gets STARS Recognition
Langston Hughes Middle School STARS Program has recognized Joseph Letteri, 12, who has been teaching violin to five children at Forest Edge Elementary School throughout this school year.
Reston Bike Club Presents Jersey Design Contest Awards
The Reston Bike Club (RBC), over the last five years, has worked with the South Lakes High School Fine Arts Department: Each year, the RBC brings a jersey design contest to the school and with the help of Amy Saylor, fine arts teacher, art students get a chance to implement their newly-learned skills in submitting designs to the club.
Aldrin ES, Worldgate LLC Announce Partnership
Aldrin Elementary School has announced a new business partnership with Worldgate LLC. The partnership was officially announced as part of a planned student assembly. Worldgate LLC president, Katelyn Montgomery, and vice president Scott Montgomery are also Aldrin parents. Worldgate is a consulting company with offices in Reston, Philadelphia and New York. They are at work on several educational projects.
Community Services Budget Under Scrutiny
$8 Million budget hole threatens programs, public review underway.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, which provides social services to thousands of the county’s most vulnerable residents and has come under fire for an $8 million budget shortfall, was given a temporary reprieve by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Area Students Win Merit Scholarships
Six Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have been named winners of Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). T
Exploring the Early History of Reston
Program to present Initial Planning Ideas and Creation of the Master Plan.
The Reston Historic Trust (RHT) and the Reston Museum are exploring the early history Reston. Reston Museum is producing another free program in May, to be presented at the JoAnn Rose Gallery at Reston Community Center - Lake Anne, "The Early History of Reston – Creation of the Plan," Thursday, May 24, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Aldrin Elementary Teacher Recognized
Christine Lewis, advanced academic resource teacher at Aldrin Elementary, has been recognized as the Region 4 Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted by the Virginia Association for the Gifted (VAG).
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.
Northern Virginia Bill Signing Puts Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence in Spotlight
A rare moment of bipartisanship between Republican governor and Democratic legislators.
Strangulation will be punished more aggressively to combat violence against women. Campus police will work with other police agencies to crack down on domestic violence of unmarried couples. And the telephone number for a human trafficking hotline will be placed in the restrooms at strip clubs across Virginia.
Challenging the World
Two Reston teams advance to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.
Your problem, should you choose to accept it, is this: Use a word or words to make a first and last name. You must relate this name to an occupation. You will have one minute to think and three minutes to respond. You must be creative. Boring responses will not earn you a point. Examples of creative responses are: Minnie Ster is a pastor, Clara Net is a musician or Ali Gator is a marine biologist.
Science and Math Night at Armstrong Elementary
Armstrong Elementary School held a Science and Math Night on Thursday, April 26.
South Lakes Principal Retiring in June
After 31 years as teacher and administrator, Butler is stepping down.
After 31 years as teacher and administrator, South Lakes Principal Bruce Butler is retiring. Butler’s last day will be June 29.