 Atoms Athletics Recap
Girls Volleyball played two district games this week as they prepare for the final week of the season. Monday, the Atoms honored their seniors before their game vs Lewis. It was a great night of celebration all the way around for the seniors as all three levels won their respective games vs Lewis! The Atoms played their final home game vs TJ Wednesday evening but came up short in their hard fought match. Their final two games of the season are on the road at Edison Monday and at Mt. Vernon Thursday.
Boys Volleyball split their two games this week. Monday the Atoms beat Lewis in five sets to continue to their movement up the National District standings. However, they gave a game back Wednesday evening with their loss at TJ. The Atoms host senior night Monday vs Edison before their final game vs Mt. Vernon Thursday.
Field Hockey wrapped up their regular season by securing the number one seed in the National District Tournament that begins Monday. The Atoms took care of business in their Monday matchup at Edison, running away from the Eagles to win 6-0. Wednesday was senior night and the Atoms honored their nine members before running through the Majors to win 7-1. The Atoms will host Lewis Monday evening at 7:30 in the National District Quaterfinals.
Football traveled to Edison to take on the Eagles in a National District showdown Friday evening. The Atoms jumped out early with a great opening drive that resulted in a touchdown pass to give the Atoms the early lead 6-0. The Atoms controlled the Eagles for much of the first quarter before the Eagles returned a punt for a touchdown and added a field goal to hold a 10-6 advantage. The Atoms battled back in the second quarter but the Eagles held a 20-12 lead heading into halftime. The third quarter was back and forth as the Eagles scored, the Atoms returned the favor, but couldn't keep the Eagles out of the endzone again as they held a 33-18 lead going into the 4th. Unfortunately the Atoms couldn't punch another in and fell short 40-18. The Atoms hit the road again as they travel to Mt. Vernon Friday evening.
Boys and Girls Cross Country got on the trail again but this time at Burke Lake in a final tune up before the National District Meet in two weeks. The Atoms continued their progression and improvements with runners continuing to achieve personal best times that will certainly prepare them for their district meet. Both teams are positioned right where they feel they need to be to make a run for a district championship at Burke Lake!
Winter Season Tryouts
Winter sports include basketball, swim & dive, wrestling, gymnastics, sideline cheer, and indoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.
Students interested in participating in a winter sport can submit their physicals and register for a sport on Monday, November 11 from 9:00am-12:00pm in the main gym lobby. The first official day for winter tryouts will be Tuesday, November 12. For more information about tryouts, check out www.annandaleatoms.net.
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 below!
Annandale Trunk or Treat
BOO-tiful Annandale Community: are you ready to get your SPOOK on?! We’ve conjured up a ghoul-den opportunity for you to dress up in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat with the students of Annandale HS, and support the ATOMS at TRUNK OR TREAT! We are hosting a Varsity football game on Halloween night, October 31 at 6:00pm vs Lewis and we want to invite all the superheroes and witches in the ‘hood to trick-or-treat in the front lot of AHS prior to the game from 4:30-5:30pm. There will be inflatables for the kids to play on and of course candy to be handed out! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Don’t be a scaredy cat–Let’s have a HOWLING good time!
Atoms Thrift Market and Student Craft Fair
"The Atoms Football program will be hosting the Atoms Thrift Market and Student Craft Fair on Saturday, November 2 from 8:00am - 2:00pm. Come check out handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork, baked goods, and more from current AHS students, as well as gently used clothing, kitchen items, sporting gear, toys, and small furniture items sold by neighbors, community members and alumni.
If you would like to become a vendor, contact Shannon Rumpf for more information. Vendor stalls consist of two adjacent parking spaces and can be reserved for $20. Current AHS students will receive a discounted rate of $10."
Fall Chorus Concert
Come and enjoy the choirs from AHS on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00pm. This first concert of the year will feature all four of our choirs here at Annandale. Atom Chorale, Men’s Chorale, Chamber and the Annandale Singers will present songs of encouragement, positivity, hope and joy to remind us all how music can impact our lives.
Annandale High School Launches Speech & Forensics Team
We are thrilled to announce the formation of Annandale High School's new Speech and Forensics team! This exciting new program offers students an incredible opportunity to develop essential communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills through a diverse array of competitive events. Whether your student enjoys public speaking, debate, acting, or interpretation, there’s a place for everyone on this team.
Speech and Forensics opens doors to various opportunities, including local, state, and even national competitions, while fostering confidence, creativity, and collaboration. With Annandale’s rich diversity, we’re excited to showcase our students' talents and voices in this new program, which will help them thrive both academically and personally.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of something special! For more information, contact Speech coach: Megan Mooney, Room 334 .
Debate - The Annandale Debate team enters it’s second year of competition and is excited welcome new and returning members. For more information email Kimberly Falvey
E-Sports - Interested in playing Rocket League, League of Legends or Ultimate Smash Brother’s? For more information email Mr. Ahmad
Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, November 4 at 6:30pm!
Join us on Monday, November 4 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Come and find out how you can get involved and support out Atoms' athletic programs!
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Annandale Legacy Wall
**Updated picture of the wall below**
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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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 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
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!
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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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Boys/Girls Tennis Green Days
Girls/Boys tennis Green Days are held every Thursday at 3:15 on the tennis courts (weather permitting). No experience or equipment is necessary. Students must have a physical on file to participate. Faculty is welcome to join us. See Coach Zaret in Room 287 or 108 if you have questions.
 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, December 4, 2024
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Learner's Permit Testing at Annandale
Are you 15 and a half years old (or older) and ready to start your driving journey? Annandale High School is offering the Virginia Learner’s Permit Test after school in Room 43 on various Mondays throughout the school year.
Click HERE for more information.
Any questions can be directed to Lizzie McManus
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