Musicians and Patrols Get Awards
McLean Woman’s Club honors middle- and elementary-school students.
The musicianship of four students from Cooper and Longfellow middle schools was recognized by the Woman’s Club of McLean at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 1, where the students also performed on their instruments.
McLean High Examines Youth Survey Numbers
Students report less bullying, inhalant use, more alcohol, binge drinking than county numbers.
The McLean High School PTSA hosted a meeting Wednesday, May 2 to discuss the McLean High School pyramid-specific results from the 2010 Fairfax County Youth Survey. The annual survey, which is filled out by eighth, 10th and 12th graders (as well as a modified version taken by sixth graders) is meant to gather data on student behavior, both positive and negative.
Langley High Orchestra Visits Nashville
The Langley High School Orchestra went to Nashville, Tenn. where they recorded in the RCA studio, participated in an orchestra clinic at Vanderbilt University, attended a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, and stayed in the renowned Gaylord Opryland Resort.
Parade of Cuisines at Churchill Road
On Wednesday, April 18, about 250 students, parents and staff celebrated the more than 30 countries represented in the student body at the Churchill Road Elementary School’s annual Parade of Cuisines.
Nutritionist Draws a Crowd at McLean High
More than 150 attend the ‘Power of Your Plate’ talks.
When a presentation draws double the audience expected, someone has hit a hot spot. On Tuesday, April 24 at McLean High School, local nutritionist Victoria Wood pulled in an audience of over 150 with her talk, "The Power of Your Plate."
McLean High Bands Win at National Competition in Boston
McLean High School’s Symphonic, Concert and Jazz Bands all brought home first place trophies from a national band competition in Boston last weekend. In addition the school’s Percussion Ensemble received the highest "Superior Gold" rating by judges and five musicians received an "Individual Soloist Award." McLean’s bands traveled to Boston to compete in the WorldStrides Heritage Festival which pitted the music program against top programs in high schools from the East Coast to California and Alaska.
Growing Up in a Virtual World
The effects of today’s technologies on the lives of teenagers.
Until recently, we didn’t know that the average teenage girl sends or receives a staggering 4,050 text messages per month. That boils down to at least one message every seven minutes during her waking hours. This is a problem, said Dr. Leonard Sax, well-known author and psychologist, not just because of the amount of time spent, but because this and other research findings show that today’s teenage girl is hyper-connected to her peers; and she is more disconnected than ever from herself.
Space Shuttle Discovery Flies Over Langley High
Harris LaTeef, a 9th grader from Langley High School and Assistant Editor of The Saxon Scope, the school newspaper, was on top of the sports bleachers capturing photos of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it passed low over Langley on its way to Dulles Airport on April 17.
Langley High Wins Science Olympiad
Langley High School's Science Olympiad team won first place in Division C (grades 9-12) at the Virginia Science Olympiad state competition, held April 14 at Westfield High School.
Langley Crew Wins Races, Helps Community
The Langley crew team has three regattas under their belt with some great successes: Several boats have come in first, second or third in their heats. The freshmen and novice boats have produced some great times – building future successes for the team.
A Gripping Play
Langley High’s production of ‘The Crucible.’
A maddening witch hunt, a town turned on its head, and a court fallen to corruption -- and it all started with a dance; this crazed phenomenon, the hunt for witches, that swept Salem, Mass., in 1692, was depicted beautifully in Langley High School's production of "The Crucible."
Celebrating Earth Day at Churchill Road
On Friday, April 20, Churchill Road Elementary School students and staff participated in a school wide pep-rally to celebrate Earth Day.
Langley Choir Tours Europe
Vocal groups win one silver, three gold medals at 2012 Young Prague Festival.
On March 29, 113 Langley choral students and chaperones along with their director, Dr. Mac Lambert, and Langley High School administrator Sonya Williams gathered in the Langley High School auditorium with suitcases and passports in hand.
‘Nerd Girls’ Founder Visits The Madeira School
On Thursday April 12, Tufts University engineering professor and "science rock star," Dr. Karen Panetta, spoke to students at the Madeira School.
Thinking Strategically at Churchill Road
Churchill Road Elementary school held a Strategy Game Night for Grades K-6 the evening of Thursday, April 12.