Atoms Weekly Recap

Baseball faced a busy week with a pair of tough losses before ending on a high note Friday night. The Atoms dropped a district matchup at Hayfield on Tuesday and fell in a non-district contest at Meridian on Wednesday. Annandale bounced back in dramatic fashion on Senior Night, defeating Mount Vernon on a walk-off hit Friday evening to give the seniors a memorable final home game victory. The Atoms play at TJ for their final game of the season Monday before the district tournament starts on Thursday. 

Softball battled through a pair of challenging district games this week, falling to Hayfield on Tuesday before suffering a heartbreaking 13-12 loss to Mount Vernon on Senior Night. The Atoms fought back throughout Friday’s game and had the tying run on third base in the final inning, but came up just short in an exciting back-and-forth contest. The Atoms travel to TJ for their final game of the regular season as they prep for the National District Tournament Thursday. 

Boys Lacrosse came up just short in a pair of tough district matchups this week. On Monday evening the Atoms traveled to Mt. Vernon dropped a hard-fought 6-4 contest to Mt. Vernon before suffering a heartbreaking 7-6 overtime loss to Thomas Jefferson on Senior Night

Girls Lacrosse celebrated Senior Night in style Tuesday with an exciting 12-10 victory over Mt. Vernon, sending the seniors out with a memorable win in front of the home crowd. The Atoms battled from start to finish and showed resilience down the stretch to secure the hard-fought victory. Annandale returned to action Thursday night but ran into a tough Thomas Jefferson squad, falling 16-0. Next is a trip to Wakefield for their final game of the season before districts on Thursday at TBD. 

Boys Soccer suffered two narrow district losses this week, falling 2-1 at Mount Vernon on Tuesday before dropping another heartbreaking 2-1 decision to Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening. The Atoms battled hard in both contests, with Friday’s match slipping away in the final minutes despite a strong defensive effort and competitive play throughout the week. The Atoms will play Falls Church Friday evening the first round of the National District Tournament, location is TBD. 

Girls Soccer celebrated Senior Night with an impressive 4-1 victory over Mount Vernon on Tuesday evening, honoring the team’s seniors with a strong all-around performance. The Atoms followed with a hard-fought battle against Thomas Jefferson on Friday, coming up just short in a tight 1-0 loss. The Atoms shift their focus for a first round district tournament game vs Mt. Vernon Friday evening at home with a 6:00pm start time. 

Boys Tennis split its final two district matches of the season this week. The Atoms fell to Edison 9-0 earlier in the week but responded in dominant fashion Thursday afternoon with a 9-0 sweep of Mount Vernon. With a sixth-place finish in the district standings, Annandale qualified for the Occoquan Region Tournament, closing out district play on a strong and successful note. Before the teams plays again, the Atoms' top two singles and doubles will play in the National District Tournament this week at Annandale.

Girls Tennis closed out the regular season with a split in its final two district matches. The Atoms narrowly fell to Edison 5-4 on Tuesday afternoon before bouncing back with an impressive 8-1 victory over Mount Vernon in the season finale. With a top-six finish in the district standings, Annandale earned a spot in the Occoquan Region Tournament to cap off a strong season. The Atoms top two singles and doubles will play at TJ this week in the National District Tournament. 

Outdoor Track & Field wrapped up its regular season this week with several Atoms delivering strong performances in the team’s final meet before postseason competition begins. Multiple athletes took advantage of their last opportunity to post qualifying marks, securing spots in the upcoming National District Meet. The Atoms now turn their focus toward district competition with momentum heading into the postseason.

Atoms Athletes to play at the Next Level

On Wednesday, May 6, we recognized our Atoms athletes who intend to play at the collegiate level! Atom Nation is proud of each of you for your hard work and dedication! Earlier this year, we celebrated the following Atoms: 

* Callia Uviedo - William and Mary - Field Hockey

* Melanie Decareau - Emory University - Soccer

* James Chilton - Rider University - Swim

This past Wednesday, we added a fourth signee as we celebrated Esther Jung, who will be playing Volleyball at Rhode Island College in the fall!

Congratulations to our four signees and we look forward to your future success as you represent Annandale at the next level!

Atoms Athletics Booster Club Meeting; *Officers Needed*

The Atoms Athletics Booster Club will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, June 1 at 6:00pm. Please join us, in person or virtually, and hear more about how the Atoms Boosters supports all the athletic programs at Annandale.

As we prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, the Atoms Athletics Booster Club is looking for new officers. Those positions that are available are as follows:

* President & Vice President

To join virtually, click on the link HERE

Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams

Winter seasons have come to a close several Atoms have already received post-season recognition. Check out the recipients using the link below:

Fall 2025 All District, Region, and State Recognition

Winter 2025-2026 All District, Region, and State Recogntion

Upcoming Performing Arts Performances

MAKE SURE YOU COME CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMANCES!!!

May 12 - Band Concert, 7pm:  The Annandale High School Bands will wrap up their successful 2026-2027 year with a fantastic Spring Concert. The Percussion Ensemble, Beginning Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble will perform a wide range of exciting music. From works like “Dragonstone” and “Starfall” to “Star Trek” and the emotionally challenging piece, “(not) Alone”. This concert will feature several student soloists and allow the bands to say one final farewell to our graduating seniors. Please join us for this FREE concert! Doors open at 6:45pm!

May 21 & 22 - Broadway Desserts, 7pm: 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 21 or Friday, May 22 at 7:00pm in Watson Auditorium! Get your tickets here!

AHS Chorus Program Represents Well at Annual All Virginia Music Conference

The Chorus department is proud to announce that six of our students were selected from over 300 auditions in District X to participate in the All Virginia event held last weekend in Richmond.

Please join us in congratulating the following representatives:

- SSAA Choir: Lina Abuelhawa and Elisa Quesada Sayler

- TTBB Choir (Inaugural Year): Tyler Miller and Josh Vaughn

- SATB Choir: Nathaniel Dosen and Nattha Poolchuay

We would also like to recognize the five students selected as alternates: Marcello Canniff, Lucas Miller, Quinn Mongold, Megan Murray, and Sean Visperas.

Additionally, Tyler Miller achieved the rare distinction of being selected for All Virginia for all four years of high school. Congrats, Tyler!

Atoms Signing Day

Any senior athlete who plans to play athletics at the collegiate level can join us for signing day! Join us Wednesday, May 6 at 3:15pm in the main gym as we will celebrate your signing to play at the next level. You can scan the QR Code below or complete the form HERE.

Signees need to complete the form by Friday, May 1.

SAVE THE DATE!!

Annandale High School Physical Night

On Monday, June 1, 2026 Annandale High School will host an opportunity for student athletes to receive a complete pre-participation VHSL physical exam (PPE) that will be valid for all sports for the 2026-27 academic year.

This event will serve as the primary fundraiser for the Annandale Athletic Training Program, which receives zero financial assistance to operate in terms of medical supplies and equipment – we thank you for your support and donation!

Appointments begin at 5:30pm and end at 7:30pm – appointments will fill quickly, so please do not delay! Walk-in exams are $60.00, BUT…

…PRE-REGISTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT AND SAVE $10! ($50 EXAM):

Register HERE and reserve your spot!

Email Ryan Hughes or Samantha Dickie if you have questions.

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!

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

Save the dates for our camps below!

Camp Information

Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 22-26th 8:30am-3pm ($150): 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 medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. To register for Olympics Camps, click HERE. For questions about Olympics Camp, please reach out to Christopher Bagot.

Volleyball Camp - Rising 3rd-9th Graders - June 29- July 2 ($120): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their volleyball skills and playing small sided games. Campers will work on improvement and understanding how to play volleyball. Campers will have a 30 minute break from 11:00-11:30am for snacks or eat lunch. Campers should bring their own snack/lunch or purchase items at camp. Hours are 9:00am-1:30pm. To register for Volleyball Camp, click HERE. For questions about volleyball camp please reach out to Camp Director, Girls Head Coach AJ Witkofsky,

Wrestling – K-12 - July 6-10 ($295): Annandale is hosting a 5-day camp with Purler Wrestling Academy! Open to ALL Wrestlers age 7-18; THERE ARE ONLY 100 SLOTS! It is recommended that your child pack their lunch; however, the concession stand will be open during both breaks and will be selling pizza and other items.

Participants will get 20 Hours of Drill time and 40 Matches worth of live competition. These small-group, drill-intensive camps have a proven track record! Camp includes FREE access to the Purler Wrestling Video Series for all those that complete camp ($200 value)!

Purler Wrestling Academy began with Nick Purler whose career highlights include a #1 rank in the country at his weight class; he is the 1994 NCAA All-American, Big 12 Champion, U.S. Open All-American, University Nationals Finalist, Olympic Sports Festival Champion, and was part of three National Championship teams.

To register for wrestling camp, click HERE. For questions about the wrestling camp, reach out to Josh Damico.

Boys & Girls Basketball - Rising 3rd-9th Graders - July 20-24th 9am-4pm ($250): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a t-shirt and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9am to 3pm. We accept early pickups at 8am and late pickups at 4PM. To register for basketball camp click HERE. For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy and Chelsea Harrison

Donate to Annandale Athletics and Teams Annandale Atoms Sports' Fundraiser is to help generate financial support for our programs. Our participants spend many long hours preparing to be the best they can be and are very deserving of your support. Your donations goes to helping our programs obtain the necessary equipment they need to get their seasons up and running!  We appreciate any amount you can give and thank you in advance for your generous support! GO ATOMS!!! To donate click HERE

Spring Sports Pictures

Spring sports pictures were taken on March 5 and 6. To order your pictures use the the information below. Ordering info:

• Images can be accessed via this link: Legacy Studios Events or by going to events.legacystudios.com. 
• Please use code 454226 to view your images on the website. 

* Please allow 7 days for pictures to be uploaded *

Track pictures have been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 7

REDUCED PRICES

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 

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

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

Out of Season Practice Schedule

Out of season practice opportunities are open to ALL students who are interested in trying out for a team. These practices are strictly voluntary. Participating in these practices DO NOT guarantee an athlete will make the team but is an opportunity to work on skills and development that will help them prepare for tryouts. 

In order to participate you must have a complete VHSL Physical and online registration on file with the Activities Office.

Monday, May 11

Main Gym - Girls Basketball - 4:00-6:00pm

Weight Room - Football - 3:00-6:00pm

Track - Cheer - 3:30-5:00pm

Tuesday, May 12

Main Gym - Boys Basketball - 3:30-5:30pm

Weight Room - Cheer - 3:30-4:00pm

Track - Cheer - 4:00-5:30pm

Weight Room - Football - 3:00-6:00pm

Wednesday, May 13

Main Gym - Girls Basketball - 4:00-6:00pm

Weight Room - Football - 3:00-6:00pm

Thursday, May 14

Main Gym - Boys Basketball - 3:30-5:30pm

Weight Room - Cheer - 3:30-4:00pm

Track - Cheer - 4:00-5:30pm

Weight Room - Football - 3:00-6:00pm

Friday, May 15

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