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Atom Nation
Mother nature affected a few more games this week but several programs were able to compete and show off their skills and development. We are gearing up for final regular season play over the next three weeks, so make sure to check out our weekly glance ahead! This week we have a lot of action that you shouldn't miss and the weather looks awesome, so grab your seat cushions and check out all the exciting action!
Don't forget about our performing arts as they prepare for their spring concerts and musicals that start with our Spring Musical "Mean Girls", April 26 & 27! More information about upcoming concerts and performances below.
GO ATOMS!!!
Atoms Weekly Recap
Here is a quick recap of first week of spring sports
Baseball hit the road for two key district games vs Edison and Mt. Vernon this week. On Monday, the Atoms battled the Eagles but couldn't pull out the win falling to the Eagles 6-2. The Atoms traveled to Mt. Vernon Thursday and played in a hard fought back and forth game. The Atoms gave a gritty performances holding on for a huge district win 12-10. The Atoms host Lewis Monday evening.
Softball had a tough week with three games scheduled on the calendar. Monday, the Atoms fell on the road at Edison but came back strong vs Mt. Vernon Thursday. The Atoms played well and gave a full team effort in an impressive 22-15 win over the Majors. The Atoms didn't have a lot of time to celebrate as they had to get back to it Friday evening with a road game at Marshall. The game wasn't the result the Atoms was looking for falling to Marshall but the schedule shapes up for some competitive district games as the Atoms look to make a run a top seed in the district tournament.
Boys Soccer traveled to Hayfield Friday evening for their lone district game of the week. The night saw an exciting back and forth game that ended with an Atoms 2-1 win! It's a huge win for the Atoms as they have two crucial district games this week vs Justice and Lewis.
Girls Soccer hosted Hayfield for their only game of the week last night. JV came away with a 3-1 win to start the night. Unfortunately, varsity couldn't keep the momentum going as they fell to the Hawks in regular time. The Atoms have two key games next week with away games at Justice (Tuesday) and Lewis (Thursday)
Outdoor Track battled the rain Thursday evening at Hayfield with several Atoms earning more personal best but the week was highlighted Friday evening at South County Stallion Invitational where freshman Connor Uzokoff won the 1600m race. The Atoms continue to impress on the track as many have qualified for the district and region meets in May.
Boys Tennis has a correction from last weeks score vs Mt. Vernon. The Atoms came away with a dominant victory over the Majors. It was recapped incorrectly in last weeks newsletter. This week the Atoms traveled to take on the Jaguars. The Atoms played hard but the Jaguars were too much to overcome. The Atoms return to the court as they travel to Edison Monday.
Girls Tennis had their lone match of the week vs Hayfield rained out Thursday evening. They return to the court Monday vs Edison.
Boys Lacrosse played host to two teams that could see each other in the district championship in Hayfield and Justice. The Atoms traveled to Hayfield Monday and played hard but the Hawks were too strong for the Atoms coming away with the win. The Atoms hosted Justice Thursday evening and it was dreary night all around. The weather was off and on rain and the Wolves got up early and never looked back winning 17-5. The Atoms return to the field in a pivotal match up vs Lewis at home Monday evening.
Girls Lacrosse held senior night Monday evening vs Hayfield. Prior to the game the Atoms honored the 8 seniors who will be graduating in June. It was a special night for the seniors but unfortunately the result didn't turn out the way they had hoped. The Atoms played hard but the Hawks were too much as they came away the win. The Atoms traveled to Justice Thursday evening to take on the Wolves. The Wolves took over early and ran away from the Atoms to get the district win. The Atoms hit the road Monday to take on Lewis.
 Swim/Dive Records Updated
This past winter the boys 200 Medley Relay, 200 Freestyle Relay, and breaststroke times were broken! Those records were officially updated this week on the Swim/Dive Record board in the main gym lobby. Congrats to our swimmers:
200 Medley Relay - Noah Popp, James Chilton, Finn Sample, & Colin McGee
200 Freestyle Relay - Noah Popp, James Chilton, Finn Sample, & Matthew Munoz
100 Breaststroke - Colin McGee
Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams
We have officially completed the winter seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:
All District/Region/State Recognition
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Annandale Legacy Wall
Annandale High School has a rich history of success, community support, and strong alumni base that stretches back to its creation in 1954. There is a legacy that surrounds Annandale that many are proud to be a part of as it feels like home to those who have walked our halls. As we move into 2024, we want to provide our students, alumni, and community members the opportunity to be a part of the Annandale legacy. Looking for a graduation gift, birthday gift, or to share your own legacy with the Annandale community, then purchase an acrylic block for $100, that will be on displayed along the stadium field wall!
To purchase a block and leave your legacy, click here
*Note orders will be made once the quantity reaches 50 purchased blocks*
For more information, contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris
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Annandale HS Summer Camps
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! More information on signups upcoming!
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 or can be made online by clicking on the camps link below (When paying online, there is an additional small fee for processing).
Save the dates for our camps below!
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.
To pay online for the Multi-Sport Camp: Click Here
Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 24-27 ($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.
For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.
To pay online for the Olympics Camp: Click Here
Basketball - Rising 4th-9th Graders - July 8-12 ($200): 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.
For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy, Camp Director and Varsity Coach.
To pay online for the Basketball Camp: Click Here
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Future College Atoms Athletes Signing Day
The Activities Office will be hosting a signing day for our future college athletes on April 22 at 3:15pm in the main gym to honor our student athletes who will be continuing their athletic career in college.
We would like to invite the families of those student-athletes, teachers, and coaches to honor and recognize the hard work and dedication of our athletes. If you have any questions, please email Brandon Sutphin, Director of Student Activities.
Autism Acceptance Night
Come join us this Thursday, April 25 at 6:30pm as we cheer on our Varsity Baseball Team and celebrate Autism Acceptance. Our special guest stars Kevin Maldonado-Lopez and Andy Ocloo will be throwing out the first pitch for the game. Our classes have been working hard and we will be selling various items that they have created. We will also have baked goods and Inclusion Revolution Autism Acceptance t-shirts for sale. All proceeds will go to our Special Education Department. We will be selling Autism Acceptance gear at the game!
Annandale H.S. Physical Night
Students who would like to participate in sports or band next year will need a valid VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2024. On May 21 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 $50 pre-registration and $60 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 or scan the QR code below. For information about financial assistance for this event, please contact Ryan Hughes.
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 21 at 6:30pm in the main gym. 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.
Atoms Athletics Booster Scholarship
Each year the Atoms Athletics Booster Club gives out two $1000 scholarships to our Atoms athletes. The scholarships goes to two senior student-athletes who plan to pursue further education after high school. The student-athletes must have a 3.0 grade point average and have played an Atoms Athletic Department recognized sport during their senior year. To complete the application, Click Here.
The deadline to submit the application is May 1, 2024
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Dance Clinics
Interested in being a part of the dance team next year?! Check out our dance clinic on May 30 3:30-4:30pm in the dance room. Come hear from seniors and learn some basic choreography as you prepare for tryouts in June.
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Spring Pictures Information
Legacy Studios is excited to photograph Annandale High School's 2024 athletic teams! All sports team images will be available to view and order online after picture day. Here are a few tips for accessing your images:
- Images can be accessed via this link: Legacy Studios Events or by going to events.legacystudios.com.
- Please use code 4542E24 to view your images on the website.
- You will have the option to select the images you'd like to order, ie: team, individual, etc. as well as the border for your prints and the text you'd like on the images, including your athlete's name.
- All ordered packages will be delivered directly to the athlete's home, not returned to the school.
For assistance with questions or ordering, please contact Legacy Studios directly at customercare@legacystudios.com or 716.512.6336. Please do not contact the school or your Activities office.
Directors Cut
Check out some of our upcoming performing arts concerts and musicals!
ATC Presents The Mean Girls Musical!
April 26 - 7:00pm; April 27 - 2:00/7:00pm
May 3 - 7:00pm; May 4 - 2:00/7:00pm
The Mean Girls Musical: High School Version brings the beloved teen comedy to life on stage. Follow Cady Heron as she navigates the treacherous world of high school cliques, led by the infamous Plastics: Regina George, Gretchen Wieners, and Karen Smith. With catchy tunes, sharp humor, and a timely message about the perils of gossip and social hierarchy, this musical adaptation captures the essence of adolescent drama and the quest for acceptance. Join Cady and her classmates as they learn valuable lessons about friendship, betrayal, and the true meaning of being "fetch." Tickets on sale now!
Band Concert
May 14 - 7:00pm
The Annandale High School Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will present their final concert of the year, combining forces in a musical celebration of “Marches, Movies, and Memories.” The concert is free, and we welcome all our Annandale friends and families to come support our talented band students, most especially our graduating seniors.
Orchestra Concert and End of Year Banquet
May 16 - 7:00pm
Orchestra is excited to welcome The United States Air Force Strolling Strings and Katie O’Hara LaBrie to premiere her piece “ATOMS!” written for our school! Featured guests of the performance include members of the Washington D.C. Chapter of The Grammy Recording Academy and Virginia House Delegate Watts. We are proud to showcase our 45 graduating Seniors and perform a diverse repertoire of heritage pieces. Come learn about our different cultures of music and celebrate the end of an incredible year of music making!
Broadway Desserts
May 23 & 24 - 7:00pm
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 Thursday, May 23 or Friday, May 24 at 7:00pm in Watson Auditorium! Tickets go on sale April 22.
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Atoms Jibbitz for sale!
Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!
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Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, May 6 at 6 pm!
Join us on Monday, May 6 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.
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
JV Softball: Sign up Here
Varsity Baseball: Sign Up Here
JV Baseball: Sign Up Here
If anyone has trouble with the above links, please email odessapmurray@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
Learners Permit Testing at Annandale
Is your student eligible for a learner's permit (15 years and 6 months old)? Would you like to avoid the long lines at the DMV? Then we have the fix for you. Annandale 10th grade Driver's Education teachers will be offering learner's permit testing after school at 3:15pm for those students eligible for their permit. Students must register through ACE Website. Check out the dates below and for more information about how to register for testing, email one our Driver's Education teachers Lizzie McManus or Xiomara Hernandez.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
Monday, May 20, 2024
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!
Weekly Schedule
April 15- April 20
Monday, April 15
JV Boys Lacrosse vs Herndon - 5:45pm
Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs Lewis - 7:15pm (SENIOR NIGHT)
Girls Tennis vs Edison - 4:00pm
Varsity Baseball vs Lewis - 6:30pm
Boys Tennis @ Edison - 4:00pm
Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ Lewis - 6:30pm
Tuesday, April 16
Girls Tennis vs Justice - 4:00pm
JV Baseball/Softball vs Falls Church - 6:30pm
Boys Soccer vs Justice - 5:45/7:15pm
Boys Tennis @ Justice @ Mason District Park - 4:00pm
Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Falls Church - 6:30pm
Girls Soccer @ Justice - 5:45/7:15pm
Wednesday, April 17
JV Girls/Boys Lacrosse @ Fairfax - 6:00/7:15pm
Track @ Edison - 5:00pm
Thursday, April 18
Girls Tennis vs Lewis - 4:00pm (SENIOR NIGHT)
Boys Soccer vs Lewis - 5:45/7:15pm
Boys Tennis @ Lewis - 4:00pm
Girls Soccer @ Lewis - 5:45/7:15pm
Friday, April 19
JV Baseball/Softball vs Hayfield - 6:30pm
JV Boys/Girls Soccer vs TJ - 5:30/7:30pm
Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Hayfield - 6:00pm
JV Girls/Boys Lacrosse @ TJ - 6:00/7:30pm
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