 Atoms Athletics Recap
Girls Volleyball saw their final two games of regular season this week end in a split. Monday the Atoms traveled to Edison where they held a 2-1 set lead before falling in the fourth and fifth set in heartbreaking fashion. The loss didn't stick with the Atoms too long as they came back ready to play at Mt. Vernon Thursday. The Atoms handled the Majors, running away in three sets to get the win! The Atoms will be the number six seed in the district tournament and travel to TJ Monday at 5:30pm.
Boys Volleyball played their final two games of the regular season this past week. Monday the team honored the programs first senior class. It was a special night all the way around culminating in a 3-0 sweet of Edison on senior night. The win set up a final match up at Mount Vernon Thursday evening. The Atoms came in focused and took care of business from the first serve, dominating the Majors to sweep the game 3-0! The two wins vaulted the Atoms into fourth place in the National District and secured a home district playoff game for Monday evening vs Falls Church at 6:30pm.
Field Hockey ran away in their first two district tournament game vs Lewis and Mt. Vernon this week. Monday saw the Atoms come out slow, only to turn it on and put the Lancers away with a 6-0 win to set up a date with Mt. Vernon on Wednesday. The Majors gave the Atoms everything they had early on but the Atoms proved to be too much in the end, as they put the game away late in the third before cruising to the 4-0 win and move on to the National District Championship. The Atoms welcomed Justice to J. Wallace Bolding Stadium Friday evening for the district Championship. It was a game of back and forth possession as the Atoms possessed the ball about 70% of the time in the first quarter and it flipped to the Wolves in the second. The Atoms were able to sneak one past the goalie at the horn of the first quarter to hold a 1-0 lead. The Atoms put a second goal on the board and held that advantage heading into the 4th quarter. The 4th was a game of keep away that saw the Atoms add a third goal that sealed the win and the Atoms second National District Championship in three years!! The Atoms move on to host an Occoquan Region Quarterfinal game at Annandale on Wednesday at 6:00pm.
Football traveled to Mount Vernon for their last road game of the year. The Atoms found themselves in an early hole but battled their way throughout to and score just before the half to make it 21-6. The Atoms received the opening kickoff of the second half and returned it to the house to make it 21-12. Unfortunately for the Atoms, the Majors moved the ball down the field to make it 28-12 before ultimately pulling away to get the victory. The Atoms return home for a special Thursday Night Halloween edition vs Lewis at 6:00pm. Make sure to check out our Trunk or Treat before the game from 4:30-5:30pm in the front parking lot!
Boys and Girls Cross Country hit the trail this week at Burke Lake with the JV runners having the opportunity to showcase their running ability. The Atoms had some strong performances with several of the runners finishing in the top 15 of the event, proving that the future is bright for the program. The Atoms return to the course next Wednesday in the National District Meet at Burke Lake. Girls will run at 11:30am and boys will follow at 12:30pm.
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 HERE
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."
Annandale's Theatre Fall Play
The Annandale Theatre Company is proud to present “Peter Pan and Wendy.” Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars. Facing down fairies, mermaids, and the dastardly Captain Hook, Wendy, Peter, Tiger Lily and their friends discover the power of standing up together for what’s right. J.M. Barrie’s classic Peter Pan is reimagined for a new generation of theatregoers as a bright, charming, feminist, anti-colonial, empowering play for all ages. You can purchase tickets online www.annandaletheatre.org
November 15 at 7pm
November 16 at 2pm and 7pm
$5 for kids 10 and under
$10 for students over 10
$15 for general admission
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!
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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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!
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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