Fall Weekly Recaps
Girls Volleyball hosted Justice in the first round of the National District Tournament on Monday evening. It would turn out to be a quick evening the Atoms as they dominated Justice to get the 3-0 sweep of the Wolves. A quick turnaround saw a trip to Hayfield for the district semi-finals. The Atoms fell behind in after the first two sets but came back strong in the third to make it 2-1. The Hawks would win the fourth to end the match and move on to the finals. The Atoms qualified for the Occoquan Region Tournament on Wednesday at Fairfax at 6:30pm.
Boys Volleyball traveled to Thomas Jefferson for the first round of the National District Tournament. The Atoms played hard, giving the Colonials everything they had as they made it interesting by winning the third set after falling in the first two. However, the Colonials would hold off the Atoms in the fourth set to get the win and close the season for the Atoms.
Field Hockey played in the Occoquan Region Tournament this week. The Atoms welcomed South County Monday evening in the quarterfinals of the tournament. The game was tight throughout with a lot of great passing and defense on display by both teams. The Atoms were able to get one in the back of the net to take a 1-0 lead. A lead that they would not give us as they defeated the Stallions thanks to some great defensive plays. The Atoms looked for revenge in their semi-final matchup vs Fairfax (who had beat the Atoms in double OT last year in the region finals). The game didn't disappoint as both teams traded shots and defensive stands to keep the game close. The Lions snuck one past the Atoms in the first quarter. The Atoms had several chances bouncing the ball off the goalie on three straight shots. Unfortunately, those would turn out to be the best looks they would get as the Lions held on to bring the Atoms season to a close.
Football had their bye week this week. They return to the field Friday evening for their final home game of season vs Mt. Vernon.
Cheerleading may have their competition season completed but you can catch their competition performance during halftime of the football game on Friday evening! Come out and check out their performance that had them three points away from qualifying for the Occoquan Region Championships.
Flag Football hosted Wakefield and Justice Tuesday evening. In the first matchup the Warriors would play great defense against on the Atoms as they took the match up 13-0. The Atoms got a second chance on the night, this time versus Justice. The Atoms would dominate both sides of the ball as they won the game 29-0. The Atoms play their final game of the season at TJ Tuesday.
Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams
The 2026-2027 fall athletic seasons are coming to a close. This means that postseason recognition is being voted on by coaches. Check back in next weeks newsletter as we will have our first round of Atoms recognized for postseason teams!
ATC hold Fall play
Annandale Theatre Company will be performing Romeo & Juliet on November 19-21.
Set in modern day, and fueled by a dynamic indie-rock soundtrack, this famous story of star-crossed lovers is sure to entertain our audience.
Tickets available at www.annandaletheatre.org.
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Winter Sports Tryouts
Fall sports will start Monday, November 9! Contact one of our fall coaches below to learn more about tryouts! Our tryout schedule is below!
All athletes interested in trying out must have a completed VHSL Physical on file. You can find VHSL Physicals HERE
**REMINDER: All VHSL Physicals are good for 14 months!
Example - Physical date on August 1, 2026 is valid until October 1, 2027**
New Athletic/Activity Registration
Atom Nation:
We are very excited to announce that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Student Activities and Athletics has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service, for student registration for athletics and activities.
FinalForms allows you to complete and sign athletic forms for your students online. FCPS and FinalForms have worked closely to ensure that your most sensitive information is safeguarded and meets all of FCPS’ rigorous data protection requirements.
Emails to a parent's email address on SIS should have been sent Monday, July 6 through Tuesday, July 7. If you did not receive your invitation email to create your FinalForms account, please reach out directly to the Annandale Activities Office, DSA: Brandon Sutphin or Admin Assistant: Nicole Salgado Lopez
For more information about setting up your account, please visit our website by clicking HERE
Athletics and Activities in the Yearbook
All of our athletics and activities team pictures will be featured in the Annandale yearbook! Celebrate the memories made on the field, stage, track, and court. Yearbooks are $85 through December 18, 2026, and will increase to $100 after winter break. Visit HERE, search for Annandale High School, and follow the prompts to order. Capture the memories and celebrate the year!
Friday Night Lights UPDATES
Starting this fall there are updates coming to Friday Night Football Games! Starting with the first home football game on Thursday, September 3, all spectators will follow updated entry and bag policy guidelines that can be found below:
To help provide a safe and enjoyable experience and to expedite entrance into FCPS athletic events, students, family members and all spectators are reminded that the following items are prohibited:
- Backpacks
- Large Purse
- Fanny Pack
- Tote Bags
- Outside food and beverage
- Sporting equipment (balls, bats, sticks, etc.)
Middle-school students and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Approved bags are limited to:
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc bags
- Small clutch bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
- Medical and diaper bags permitted but subject to inspection
Atoms Boosters Passes
The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season passes are back! This year our Atoms Athletic Boosters is transitioning to a digital format for the all-season passes. The developers are still working on it, and it will be rolled out soon.
Pricing for the '26-'27 season will be, Adult - $80, Student - $40, and Parking Pass - $30.
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!
To purchase a booster pass, click on the following links:
ADULT PASS
STUDENT PASS
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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: Glory Days, Subways, Jet’s Pizza, Kilroy’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dairy Queen, Lucky Strike, and AHS Sports Camps. Red Cards are only $20 and can be used at any of the businesses through October 1, 2027. If you would like to purchase a Red Card, please reach out to a fall athlete or email Brandon Sutphin
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VHSL Physicals
Do you need a physical for 2026-2027?!
Go to PM Pediatrics Urgent Care in Spingfield or Fairfax and get your physical for $25 during the week or $50 on the weekends.
Springfield address:
6358 Springfield Plaza, Springfield, VA 22150
Hours - 8:00am-midnight
Fairfax address:
11056 Route 29 Fairfax, VA 22030
Hours - 10:00am-10:00pm
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Fall Sports Pictures
ALL Fall sports pictures are complete!
Online ordering information.
- All images will be posted to our website shortly after picture day.
- Images can be accessed via this link: Events.LegacyStudios.com
- Please use code 4542S27 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.
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Atoms Athletics Booster Club Meeting
The Atoms Athletics Booster Club will hold their next meeting of the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, November 2 at 6:30pm. Please join us in person or online and hear more about how the Atoms Boosters supports all the athletic programs at Annandale.
Below are a list of meeting dates for 2026-2027.
November 2, 2026; December 7, 2026
January 4, 2027; February 1, 2027; March 1, 2027; April 5, 2027; May 3, 2027; June 7, 2027
To join virtually, click on the link HERE
**Date subject to change due to teacher workday
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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
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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 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
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