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A lot is happening at Annandale over the next several weeks so make sure you read through the newsletter to find more information about our special events, senior nights, and scholarship opportunities! We would love to see all of our community members at our events as we head into the final weeks of the spring season!
Go Atoms!
 Atoms Athletics
Special events and memories were made this week for many of our Atoms athletes! We celebrated seniors night for boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, and girls tennis! Congratulations to those seniors and we wish you all the best on your future endeavors!
Boys and girls tennis played hard in their three matches for the week but came up against some stiff competition. Both programs have their final match Monday before the district tournament starts Thursday. Boys lacrosse continues to improve throughout every game and complete their regular season Monday vs Edison. Girls Lacrosse moved up the district standings after their senior night victory over Mount Vernon Thursday evening! Baseball had some cold bats to start the week but began to heat up in a game vs a hot Justice team but fell just short. A positive outlook as they finish their season against three teams they already beat! Softball finished the week strong with a huge win over Justice to climb one spot higher heading into the final week of the season. Boys soccer lost a heartbreak to Falls Church earlier in the week but bounced back to beat Justice 1-0! Girls soccer stayed undefeated in district play with an exciting OT win over Falls Church and nail biting 1-0 win over Justice! Track once again had personal best and region qualifying times achieved in their meet at Justice Wednesday evening!
Exciting things happening around Atoms Athletics so don't miss out on the action!!
Winter sports concluded at the beginning of March and all postseason recognition has been completed. Check out our updated All-District/Region/State Recognition page
We've had a few cancelations during the first few weeks of the season so make sure you are staying up to date on all schedule changes on our Atoms Athletics Website
 Atoms Athletes at the Next Level
We will continue to highlight our Atoms who can't wait to show off their skills at the next level! Congratulations to a couple more athletes who recently committed to play in college!
* Tyler Foti - St. Mary's College - Soccer
* Tayron Adu Ghamfyi - Hampton University - Football
Annandale Special Olympics Track Meet
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Annandale’s first ever Inclusion Track Meet will be held on May 6th from 9am to 2pm on the track field.
Come out to support your Annandale Special Olympics team and enjoy a fun filled day of Inclusion. Vendors will be on sight with music, face painting, yard games, and food. Fun for the whole family!
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Autism Acceptance Night
On Tuesday, May 5, the Annandale Community is cordially invited to our Autism Acceptance athletic event! Two of our students will be throwing out the first pitch at our baseball and softball games. This is a joint event that is sponsored by Annandale Athletic Boosters and the Special Education Department.
We will be selling baked goods to raise money for our Special Education Department. We will also be running an 50/50 raffle and selling tickets for this at the game. Our WAT students have been working hard and will be selling greeting cards. There will also be Inclusion Revolution Atom Nation Autism Acceptance t-shirts to purchase. All proceeds from these sales will go to our Special Education Department.
Please join us with your students and families to participate in this special event. It would be great to have a big crowd to cheer on our Annandale Atoms and raise money for our department! Please come enjoy the games at 6:30.
Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors!
Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net.
Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”. Payment is due on the first day of camp.
If you have any questions, please email Brandon Sutphin, Director of Student Activities, at basutphin@fcps.edu.
Camp Information
Multi-Sport Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 20-23 ($120): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win prizes! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. Register Here.
Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 26-29 ($120): This exciting camp features team activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, touch football, and relay races. Campers will also get a chance to compete and earn medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. Register Here.
For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach, at cabagot@fcps.edu.
Basketball - Rising 4th-9th Graders - July 10-14 ($250): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. Register Here.
For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy, Camp Director and Varsity Coach, at jjmcavoy@fcps.edu.
Girls Field Hockey/Lacrosse - Rising K-9th Grade - July 10-14, July 17-21, & July 24-28 ($120/week): For new athletes and those who have been playing for years, camp will be a fun-filled day of training, group competition, and surprise activities. Campers should bring their lunch each day except Friday when lunch will be provided. Hours are 8:00am-3:00pm. Register Here.
For questions about Girls Field Hockey/Lacrosse Camp please reach out to Janan Gokturk, Camp Director and Assistant Varsity Coach, at jahawthorne@fcps.edu.
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Annandale Physical Night
Students who would like to participate in sports or band next year will need a valid VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2023. On May 31 at 5:30pm we will be hosting Sport and Activity Health Screenings. This physical will be good for all of next school year. The cost at Annandale is $40 pre-registration and $50 dollars walk-in. This is a donation to the Athletic Training Program so that we can continue to provide state of the art care for our athletes and band members. Click HERE to sign up. You may pay by credit card on myschoolbucks or cash/check at the door. For information about financial assistance for this event, please contact Ryan Hughes and Kathy Ayers.
Rising 9th Grade Activites/Athletics/Clubs Night
The Activities Office will be hosting an information night for rising 9th grade Activities/Athletics/Clubs Night on May 22 at 6:30pm. During this session, we will share information about the sports/seasons that we offer, how to sign up for a sport, and when try-outs for each sport begin. A coach, director, or student representative for each program will be available to answer any questions.
Email basutphin@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Directors Cut
Check out what's happening from our performing arts department!
Theatre Director - Katie Brunberg
May 4-7 - Spring Musical -The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical: As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York). Tickets available now on ETIX.
Band Director - Tyron Barnes
May 11 - The Department of Bands will host our Spring Concert entitled “Emotions” on May 11 at 7:00pm. The concert will include our Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. This will be our final concert of the school year. We encourage all of you to bring family and friends and enjoy a night of incredible music.
Orchestra Director - Anne Ray
May 18 - Orchestra is excited to welcome Grammy nominated artist, Christylez Bacon, to our classes next week to kick off his residency with us! We are lucky enough to be one of the seven schools in Virginia to be awarded the 2023 Wolf Trap Educator Grant, and are using these funds to explore improvisation, blending styles and cultures of music, and creating beats with Christylez. This residency ends with a day of performing our original work and exploring arts careers at Wolf Trap. Catch our performance with Christylez at Annandale High School on May 18 at 7:00pm in the auditorium!
Choral Director - Pat Vaughn
May 26 and May 27 - Broadway Desserts: Broadway Desserts will feature all five of the AHS Choirs performing songs from the stage and is a Broadway Review of sorts. Both group and individual acts will be featured from auditions held earlier in the semester. The students prepare the music, pick their costumes and coordinate their choreography for a fantastic evening of entertainment. Please join us on either Friday, May 26 or Saturday, May 27 at 7:00pm in Watson Auditorium! Tickets will go on sale April 24.
Dance Team Fundraiser
The dance team needs your support! Grab a tote bag (or just contribute a donation) by following this link: Fundraising Link
The tote bag was designed by current sophomore dancer (and artist) Madison Mueller and it includes our dance team motto, "Every move is a moment!"
After competing for the first time this past season, Annandale Dance Team has even bigger ambitions this year .. Including going to dance camp for the first time this summer, along with more local competitions. Your contributions will go towards dance camp and competition fees, along with uniforms and dance gear. It also ensures that costs to dancers remain at a minimum.
We are going into our 3rd year as a team, so we are still young - which means we need all of the fundraising support we can get. Thank you for your support! GO ATOMS!
Atoms Athletics Concession Stand
Boosters needs you help with concession stand coverage! Click on a link below to sign up and support our Atoms Booster club!
Varsity Softball: Sign up here
Varsity Baseball: Sign Up Here
JV Baseball: Sign Up Here
Stadium Concessions: Sign Up Here
If anyone has trouble with the above links, please email odessapmurray@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
Gear up with Official Atoms Spiritwear
Gear up for another action-packed season with official Atoms gear. You can dress in team-spirited garb on game day and every day with the largest selection of Annandale Atoms apparel at the official Atoms Store. Cheer on your Atoms with t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more.
Our online Atoms Shop has items for any occasion. Visit spiritwear.atomsboosters.org to see the latest Atoms gear.
Atoms Athletics Booster Scholarship
Each year the Atoms Booster Club gives out scholarships to two senior athletes. For more information can be found under the quick links tab on Annandale Activities Page. Deadline for the application is May 12, 2023
Scholarship Opportunity
The Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship intended for a high school senior looking to major in sports journalism or a similar field in the collegiate or professional sports industry.
The scholarship is a financial award in the amount of $1,000.00 to help the chosen student with college expenses. The application deadline is April 15.
More details can be found by visiting their website:
Scholarship Opportunity
Weekly Schedule
May 1 - May 6
Monday, May 1
Boys Tennis vs Edison (SENIOR NIGHT) - 4:00pm
Girls Tennis @ Edison - 4:00pm
Girls Lacrosse vs Edison - 6:00/7:30pm
Boys Lacrosse @ Edison - 5:45/7:15pm
JV Baseball @ Justice - 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 2
Boys Soccer vs Hayfield - 5:45/7:15pm
Girls Soccer @ Hayfield - 5:45/7:15pm
JV Baseball vs TJ - 6:30pm
Varsity Baseball/Softball @ TJ - 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 3
Outdoor Track @ Falls Church - 5:00pm
Thursday, May 4
Boys Soccer vs TJ (SENIOR NIGHT) - 5:45/7:15pm
Girls Soccer @ TJ - 5:45/7:15pm
Varsity Softball vs Justice - 6:30pm
Boys National District Tennis Quarterfinals @ Mt. Vernon
Girls National District Tennis Quarterfinals @ TJ
Friday, May 5
Varsity Baseball vs Mt. Vernon - 6:30pm
Varsity Softball vs Mt. Vernon (SENIOR NIGHT) - 6:30pm
JV Baseball @ Mt. Vernon - 6:30pm
Boys National District Lacrosse Quarterfinals @ TBD
Girls National District Lacrosse Quarterfinals @ TBD
Monday, May 6
JV Baseball @ Justice - 6:00pm
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