McLean: 100 Days Smarter
Churchill Road kindergarteners celebrated the 100th day of school by writing about why they are 100 days smarter, counting to 100 and creating art projects with 100 items.
McLean: Finding Love, Friendship and Family, A Cappies Review
Oakcrest School's production of “Anne of Green Gables: The Musical.”
A precocious and spunky orphan with red hair, a wild imagination, and a name that begins with "A"?
Three Potomac School Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has recognized Potomac School seniors Ryan Kelly, Kevin O'Leary and Gianmarco Terrones as National Merit finalists.
McLean: Bomb Threat
Students sent home after reported bomb threat at McLean High School; nothing suspicious found.
Fairfax County Police’s first responders reported to McLean High School Monday, Feb. 29 for a “reported bomb threat,” according to police tweets. “School is closing, kids to be bussed home.”
UVA Backs Students’ Research Projects
From examining how James Joyce’s work relates to civil unrest to quantitative eco-labeling schemes, and from researching Roman property law to analyzing the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease, 50 University of Virginia undergraduates will pursue 46 grant-funded research projects this summer.
McLean and Great Falls: Supreme Court Inspires Case Day at Langley
Justice Antonin Scalia remembered at Langley during Case Day, which he helped originate.
United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin “Nino” Scalia helped former Langley teacher James Catlette develop Case Day into an annual academic gift to each Langley graduating class.
FCPS Students Win Awards in 2016 Scholastic Writing Competition
Fairfax County Public Schools students at 22 schools won regional awards in the 2016 Scholastic Writing Awards Competition.
McLean and Great Falls: STEAM Fair Pushes Innovative Thinking
On Saturday, Feb. 6, The Langley School hosted its first-ever STEAM Fair to celebrate the school’s interdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach to learning and discovery through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
BASIS Independent to Open in Tysons Corner
In preparation of the opening of BASIS Independent McLean (which is Tysons Corner’s first prek-12th grade school), Basis.ed’s co-founder Michael Block will speak at an introductory session on Monday, Feb. 22 at the Sheraton Tysons Hotel at 7 p.m.
McLean: Langley High Orchestras Tour Spain
Langley musicians perform two concert, tour three cities.
From Feb. 3—9, members of the Langley High School orchestras (Freshman, Sinfonietta, Symphonic and Philharmonic) traveled to Spain, where they performed two concerts and toured the cities of Madrid, Segovia and Barcelona.
Barnes and Noble’s Teacher Contest Ends March 1
The Barnes and Noble My Favorite Teacher Contest ends March 1.
Potomac School Senior Commits to Swim for University of Chicago
Sydney Grube, a senior at The Potomac School, has committed to swim for the University of Chicago.
Potomac School Senior Commits to Wellesley for Soccer
Emily Tran, a senior at The Potomac School, has committed to play Division III soccer for Wellesley College.
McLean Woman’s Club: Discussing Senior Nutrition
Dr. Lewis Suskiewicz, M. D., a distinguished local internist retired from Inova Fairfax and Fair Oaks Hospitals, spoke about senior nutrition to the Woman’s Club of McLean at its meeting on Feb. 2.
The Langley School Crowns Geography Bee Champion
Ten students in grades 4-8 at The Langley School tested their geographic knowledge during the first round of the 28th annual National Geographic Bee on Jan. 14.