Winter Sports Tryouts
Winter sports include boys & girls basketball, swim & dive, boys & girls 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.
The first official day for winter tryouts will be Monday, November 10. Check out our winter tryout schedule below! For more information, email Brandon Sutphin or one of our winter coaches.
National District Cheer Competition
Come out and support out Atoms Cheerleaders as they compete in the prelims of the National District Cheer Championship Thursday evening at Hayfield. Performances start at 6:30pm and doors open at 6:00pm!
Atoms Athletics Recap
Golf has their final tournament as Sophia Sewall plays in the girls zone qualifier Tuesday at Twin Lakes looking for a chance to play in the Girls State Open Championship.
Girls Volleyball served up two more wins this week on their way to securing at least the number two seed in the upcoming district tournament. The Atoms were given a tough match Tuesday vs Falls Church, especially in a pivotal third set that saw the Atoms trailing the Jaguars 20-13. The Atoms battled back and won the set and finished the match off in the fourth to get a 3-1 win. The Atoms turned around and traveled to Hayfield Thursday evening where they handed the Hawks a 3-1 defeat and secured at least the two seed with the win. The Atoms travel to Mt. Vernon and finish with a road game to TJ Thursday evening.
Boys Volleyball continues to play hard through every game and get are getting better but came out on the wrong end in both games this week. The Atoms were beat by Falls Church, who remains undefeated in district play, Tuesday evening and were swept by the Hawks Thursday. The Atoms look to get in the win column as they travel to Mt. Vernon and host TJ for senior night in their final two games of the regular season.
Field Hockey played their final regular season game of Monday evening at Mt. Vernon. The Atoms continued their dominance of the National District as they handled the Majors 6-1 to end their season 7-0 in the district and securing the number one seed in the National District Tournament. Speaking of the tournament, the Atoms welcome Lewis to campus Friday for the first round of the tournament. The Atoms made quick work of the Lancers as they cruised and move on to the semifinals Tuesday evening at Annandale.
Football traveled to Hayfield Friday evening for a date with the Hawks. The Atoms played hard and kept themselves in it despite the 24-0 score. The score doesn't show that one or two plays and the game could have been 17-14 game. The Atoms defense held the Hawks to 14-0 deficit at the half but the Atoms offense just couldn't punch it in the endzone. The second half saw two scoring chances end in heartbreak. A long run was wiped out by a fumble out of the endzone, to which the Hawks would score on the ensuing drive, and a second chance saw the Hawks stop the Atoms after a first and goal from the six. The Atoms score those two times and the result could be a different story. The Atoms play their final home game for senior night Friday vs Lewis.
Boys and Girls Cross Country ran their final meet of the season Wednesday at Burke Lake. The Atoms used the race to tune up for the district championship meet that will be ran Wednesday at Burke Lake. The girls run at 3:00pm and the boys start at 4:00pm. Come out and support in the Atoms as they look to secure a spot in the region championship meet.
Girls Flag Football played their first games in school history Tuesday evening as Annandale hosted the first girls flag football game of the season. The Atoms took on Falls Church in their first game and the fans were treated to a competitive affair as the Jaguars prevailed in the matchup. The Atoms played Lewis in the second game and ran away with it as they defeated the Lancers 39-12. They travel to Justice Tuesday evening.
Fall Chorus Concert
Sing!
On October 28 at 7:00pm in Watson Auditorium, come and experience the first AHS Choir Concert of the 2025-26 academic year, Sing! This concert will feature all four of our choirs: Atom Chorale, Men’s Chorale, Chamber and the Annandale Singers. Accompanied by piano, bass and drums, this concert is an eclectic mix of many genres and will feature music composed by Brinsmeade, Englehardt, Farnell, Gilpin, Hagenberg, Johnson, Stopford, Tate and many others.
Come and enjoy this wonderful evening hearing our students as they lift their voices in Sing!
Two Atoms Choir Members Selected For Senior Honor Choir
Two Annandale Singers have been selected to participate in the Senior Honors Choir at the VMEA Convention to be held in Norfolk November 20-22, 2025. The selection process included 738 auditions for 132 spots across the entire state of Virginia. To say that this is a huge honor would be a gross understatement! Congratulations to seniors Tyler Miller (Bass 2) and Josh Vaughn (Bass 1) for this significant honor!
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Annandale Theatre Company presents “Annie"
Is it a Hard Knock Life? Don’t worry, the Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow, or rather in November when our theatre company performs the beloved musical “Annie.” Follow Annie, a loveable orphan on her journey to find her forever home and chosen family. With catchy songs, showstopping choreography, and bigger than life characters, this family-friendly musical will delight our Annie-dale community.
Performance Dates:
Thursday November 13 - 7:00pm
Friday, November 14 - 7:00pm
Saturday, November 15 - 2:00 & 7:00pm
Tickets: $15 general, $10 students
60+, $5/age 10 and under. Free to AHS Staff Members
Purchase tickets HERE
Atoms Booster Passes
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! Click the link below to purchase yours today!
25-26 Atoms Booster Pass
Friday Night Lights Expectations
The fall season is underway and the tradition that continues is Friday night football at Annandale. As you prepare to attend the game, make sure to read through relevant information for Friday evenings.
- ALL students will be asked to show their ID or SIS account for entry into the game. Annandale students will receive a wristband.
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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
- 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.
Fall Sports Pictures
Fall sports pictures will were taken Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15. You can order picture online using the link below
- Please use code 454226 to view your images on the website.
- All ordered sports team photos 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.
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 Lissette Puna.
Fall Concession Help
ATOMS ONLINE STORE!!
We’re thrilled to share that we have a new Atoms online store! The new store has a variety of brands like Nike, Under Armour, Lululemon, and more. You will find hundreds of different design options, kids and toddler clothing, new accessories, and direct to your door shipping. Grab your gear now and give a gift for the holidays!
ANNANDALE ATOMS ONLINE STORE
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
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New Athletic/Activity Registration
Returning Athletes: ALL Families will need to create a NEW ACCOUNT. ONE account per family, where you will be able to register multiple students. Your previous log-in will not work, you must create a new one. Once you create your new account, log-in and register your student for this year.
New Athletes: Please create an account and register for the 2025-2026 school year. You can register for as many sports as you wish.
REGISTER HERE
VHSL Physical Updated Information for 2025-2026
Legislation introduced in the Virginia General Assembly and recently signed into law will result in two significant changes to the athletic pre-participation examination (physical) requirements for FCPS student-athletes:
- Beginning July 1, 2025, athletic physicals will be considered valid for a period of 14 months from the date the form is signed by the medical provider completing the exam. This is the date on page 3 of the VHSL Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Physical Examination Form (revised January 2021).
- Beginning May 1, 2025, FCPS student-athletes are EXPECTED to have athletic physicals completed on the new VHSL Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Evaluation Form (revised April 2025).
New VHSL Transfer Information
ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS by default are INELIGIBLE. More information can be found on the FCPS Website.
The NEW Guardian application process must be started before the transfer students is considered "bona fide".
ALL Transfer students must complete the Guardian application process to be declared eligible.
NO TRANSFER IS ELIGIBLE UNTIL THERE IS NOTICE FROM THE GUARDIAN SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES A VHSL CITATION AND POST SEASON ELIGIBILITY.
Athletic Eligibility and Transfer Gateway
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 throughout the school year.
Click HERE for more information.
Any questions can be directed to Lizzie McManus or Morgan Neild
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