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An exciting first week of action at Annandale! If the rest of the fall is anything like the first week, then you better get your booster pass and come out and support the Atoms!
Make sure to check out the newsletter for more information about upcoming events and ways you can get involved at Annandale.
GO ATOMS!!!
  Atoms Athletics Recap
Fall Opening Week Recap:
Golf's lone match of the week was canceled due to the heat but we will recap a couple matches that have occurred already. The Atoms opened up in the National District Kickoff Tournament on August 12, where Carter Demers finished second overall with an 80! The Atoms played Hayfield on August 21 and hung tough against a good Hayfield, falling short by nine strokes. The Atoms were highlighted by Sophia Sewall with a nine hole score of 44, which qualifies her for the Girls Zone Qualifier in October. The Atoms tee it up Wednesday vs Lewis at Greendale.
Girls Volleyball hit the road for their first two games of the year Monday and Tuesday. The varsity team traveled to Unity Reed and took care of business in three sets to notch their first W of the season. A quick turn around required another trip but a short one to Falls Church Tuesday evening. The Atoms played well but the Jaguars were a little too much, winning in three. The freshman and JV Atoms both lost 2-0 but both teams played hard and made the Jaguars earn it. The Atoms set it up Thursday evening for their home opener vs Hayfield.
Boys Volleyball got their inaugural season underway with their first home game vs rival Falls Church. It was an exciting back and forth game with the Atoms taking the first set over the Jaguars. Sets two, three, and four were more of the same back and forth but unfortunately went the way of the Jaguars to get the 3-1 win over the Atoms. The Atoms return to the court when they travel to Justice for a 5:45pm tilt with Hayfield, Thursday evening.
Field Hockey got their season underway with a 2-0 win over a talented McLean team. The Atoms controlled the game throughout and survived a couple close calls by the Highlanders but goals by Callia Uviedo and Ripley Hotaling was the difference. The Atoms host their home opener Thursday evening when they welcome Marshall to campus.
Football had to wait a day to get their first game of the season in the books. Friday evening storms caused the game to be pushed to Friday afternoon. The Atoms came out and showed first game jitters as they fumbled on three of their first four possessions that allowed the Marshall Statesman to set the tone of the game. The Statesmen turned each of those turnovers into touchdowns and cruised the to win over the Atoms. The Atoms showed grit and toughness and look to get back on track as they host Washington-Liberty for their home opener Friday evening at 7:00pm.
Boys and Girls Cross Country had their meet of the season on Tuesday at Mason District Park. It was a good showing for both teams in their first run of the season. The Atoms displayed a great team run for both programs as they look to get their legs under them in the early part of the season to make a run in the National District Championship Meet in October.
Purchase your Atoms Pass for 2024-2025
(Updated FCPS ticket prices)
Effective with the start of the 2024-2025 school year all FCPS schools will have consistent regular season, district tournament and region tournament entry fees for general admission. Adults (18 and over) will be $7. FCPS students will be $5. Schools will continue to offer free admission to senior citizens and children under 6. The VHSL sets ticket prices for VHSL State Competitions. Schools are not allocated funding for uniforms and consumable supplies and ticket revenue is the primary funding source for those items.
With the new pricing for tickets for FCPS, The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season passes are a no brainer! The Atoms Pass provides you general admission access to all regular season HOME football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass! **UPDATED price change for adults**
To purchase your Atoms Pass click here! 24-25 Atoms Booster Pass
Friday Night Lights Expectations
We host our first home football game on Friday, September 6. As you prepare to attend the game, make sure to read some relevant information for that evening.
- ALL students will be asked to show their ID or SIS account for entry into the game.
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No backpacks or other bags will be allowed in the stadium. (Students and Adults)
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No outside food or drinks are allowed. The concession stand will be open.
- Students must plan to have their rides waiting for them at 9:30 pm.
- The purpose for attending our football games is to watch the game, cheerleaders, band and dance team.
- We cheer for Annandale and not against our opponent. All cheers should be positive.
- Students planning to attend a game need to leave campus upon school dismissal and return to cheer on the Atoms.
- All students must pre-arrange for transportation and plan to leave immediately after the game.
- Students are expected to be in the stands and not hanging out by the concession stand, bathrooms or other areas; all elementary-aged children must always be supervised by an adult.
- The stadium is now marked with RED and BLACK fence topping. Any section marked in RED means that you are NOT allowed to stand in that area. This is to help keep our athletes safe and the walkways in front of the bleachers clear.
- Anyone who leaves may not re-enter, even with a ticket stub or pass.
- Whistles and similar noisemakers are prohibited.
All elementary and middle school students need a parent/guardian to enter and need to be supervised by an adult while at the game. Any elementary or middle school student in violation of this policy will have parents called immediately and are subject to being excluded from future extracurricular events and ticket money will not be refunded.
Purchase a Red Card!
Each fall, our sports programs sell a discount “Red Card” to raise money for their teams. The red cards include various discounts at local businesses including: Sweet Frog, Jersey Mike’s, Jet’s Pizza, Kilroy’s, Arby’s, Bowlero, Jiffy Lub, and AHS Sports Camps. Red Cards are only $20 and can be used at any of the businesses through September 1, 2025. If you would like to purchase a Red Card, please reach out to a fall athlete or email Brandon Sutphin, Director of Student Activities
Atoms Football Fitness Challenge
Are you ready to transform your fitness, health, and wellness while supporting a great cause? Join our 7-Day Online Fitness & Wellness Challenge with Atoms Football Strength Coach and Online Trainer Matt Stevens and Atoms Defensive Coordinator and Life Coach Cory Daise. Experience a week of expertly designed workouts and nutrition challenges that will kickstart your journey to a healthier, fitter you. This isn't just about fitness – it's about making a positive impact. All proceeds go to Annandale High School Football, helping us fund equipment for the team.
Join us for some daily workouts, nutrition challenges, and community support, while boosting your fitness, building healthy habits, and having fun!
Sign up now and take the first step towards a healthier you while making a difference in our community. Let’s get fit and give back together! It's only $15!
Sign up Here!
Atoms Boosters Concession Stand Help
Attention Parents! Volunteers are needed to sell concessions at games throughout the year, starting with fall sports Football and Volleyball. We welcome any and all parents to volunteer but when parents of a particular sport work a game, a portion of concessions sales directly benefit that team. If you are not able to help directly at home games, there are many ways you can get involved with the Atoms Athletics Boosters by attending our monthly meetings or being a team liaison. Thank you for your support for Atom’s Athletics!
For questions about concession stand sign ups, contact Odessa Murray.
Football Concessions & Spirit Wear
Girls Volleyball Concessions & Spirit Wear
Boys Volleyball Concessions
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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. 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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Atoms Chairs for Sale
Looking for a piece of Atoms furniture to add to your house?! Purchase an Atoms chair! New chairs were ordered this summer for events around school and we're selling our old chairs. There is a limited amount of chairs so get yours before they're gone! Price is $60 for one, $100 for two. Contact Brandon Sutphin or Bryan Harris to purchase yours!
Fall Sports Pictures
Fall Sports Pictures: Team and individual pictures for all fall sports except Cheer (date TBD) occurred on Thursday, August 15. To order use the information below:
- Images can be accessed via this link: Legacy Studios Events or by going to events.legacystudios.com.
- Please use code 4542E25 to view your images on the website.
- Please note that if your images have not uploaded to the site yet, when entering that code you'll receive a 'Gallery not found' notification. Please allow 7 days after picture day before trying to access your images to avoid any frustration.
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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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 Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To obtain 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 or legal 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 630pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent or legal guardian, arrive ON TIME, and remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent or legal guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter.
Patterns for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Weekly Schedule
September 2 - September 7
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