'Big Fish' Journey Of Discovery On South Lakes HS Stage: Cappies

South Lakes High School's production of "Big Fish School Edition" serves as a reminder of the truth and meaning in the stories we all tell.

Reston Student Athletes, Teams Recognized By County Supervisors

Student athletes from the Reston area were recognized for their championship-level efforts during the 2023-24 winter sports season.

South Lakes State Championship Teams Recognized By Fairfax Supervisors

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented proclamations to the Seahawks' girls indoor track and field and boys basketball teams.

Reston Robotics Team Wins National Competition At Tech Conference

Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science​ students Advanced Vertical Robotics team competed at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL conference.

19 VA High Schools Make U.S. News 2024 ‘Best’ Ranking

U.S. News & World Report ranked 19 schools from Virginia among the best in the U.S. on its 2024 Best High Schools list.

South Lakes High School Theatre Arts Stages 'Big Fish' Musical

South Lakes High School Theatre Arts will be presenting performances of the musical "Big Fish" on May 2-4.

Youngkin Appoints McGuireWoods Partner To Mason Board Of Visitors

Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointed Farnaz Farkish Thompson of McGuireWoods LLP to the George Mason University Board of Governors.

VA School System: Woman Made Up Claim She Was Raped By Schoolmate

A 24-year-old woman told jurors she was repeatedly raped and sexually harassed a decade ago as a seventh-grade student in Virginia.

2 Ideaventions Academy​ Seniors Named University Scholars At GMU

Two seniors from Ideaventions Academy will receive four-year, full-tuition scholarships as part of GMU's University Scholars program.

South Lakes Chorus To Knock On Doors In Reston For Fundraising Day

Members of the South Lakes High School will be out in force in the Reston area on Saturday as part of their 2024 fundraising day.

Fairfax County Public Schools Makes Feb. 13 Weather Decision

With a major storm passing through Northern Virginia on Tuesday, Fairfax County Public Schools altered its schedule for students and staff.

Reston Theater Students Receive National Award At Atlanta Festival

Students from Reston's Lopez Studios, Inc.​​ received honors for their performance of "Shrek The Musical JR" at a festival in Atlanta.

'One, Two, Tree' Model Chosen For 2024 Lake Thoreau Art Installation

South Lakes STEAM students vote on which sculpture they will be installing on the Lake Thoreau spillway in 2024.

1st Place Win By Reston Ideaventions Academy Robotics At Nationals

Ideaventions Academy’s Drone Team Daeadelus of won first place overall at last Saturday's Bell Advanced Vertical Robotics competition.

Reston Robotics Team Wins Regionals, Heads To Nationals In Texas

Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science students will be competing in the Bell Advanced Vertical Robotics national championship.

Reston Art Student Displays Work As Part Of Elmira College Exhibit

Artwork created by a college student from Reston is included in the Term I 2023 Student Art Show at Elmira College in New York.

Reston Student Sings National Anthem At Hershey Bears' Season Opener

As part of the Milton Hershey School's performance choir, a Reston student sang the National Anthem at a recent minor league hockey game.

Headless Horseman Stalks Schoolteacher In South Lakes High Production

South Lakes Theatre Arts presents performances of the Washington Irving Classic "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" on Nov. 9-11.

Reston Teacher Sean O'Day 'Sparks Love Of Learning Everyday

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung teachers in Westminster and celebrate their contributions.

3 Reston Students Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists

Semifinalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships announced in 2024.

For LGBTQ+ Students George Mason University ‘Best Of The Best'

George Mason University is one of only 30 institutions nationwide, and the only one in Virginia, to be named a 2023 “best of the best."

GMU Enrollment Reaches 40,000 Students, A Record For VA

George Mason University's total student enrollment has surpassed 40,000 this year, a first for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Ideaventions Academy Student Honored With National Hispanic Award

John Heitz, a rising senior at Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science in Reston, recently received the National Hispanic Award.

Back To School: Reston 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Reston can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

'Ms. Pompeii' To Retire From Simon Children's Center In Reston In 2024

Pompeii Ferrer, who teaches 4-year-olds at the Robert E. Simon Children's Center in Reston, plans to do mission work in The Philippines.

Dunkin' Regional Scholarship Awarded To Reston Student

A student from Reston was among 50 students in the D.C. area who received a $2,500 Dunkin' Regional Scholarship.

K-Pop Expert Traces Popularity Of Music To Increased Interest In Korea

George Mason University K-pop expert Gyu Tag Lee explains why “Generation Z” embraced K-Pop.

$498K In Scholarships Awarded To 142 NoVA Students By Foundation

The Community Foundation of Northern Virginia awarded nearly $500,000 in scholarships to 142 Fairfax County students in June.

FCPS Calls National Merit Claims Made By Attorney General Misleading

FCPS expressed concern about the inaccuracy of Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares' recent public statements.

Lake Anne Elementary Students Create Art With Fairway Underpass Artist

Artist Shawn James recently worked with Lake Anne Elementary students on painting a large mural of the school's dolphin mascot.

South Lakes Musical 'Bright Star' Wins 10 Cappies Awards

South Lakes High School students performed a part from "Bright Star," which won best musical during the Cappies Gala at the Kennedy Center.

Reston College Students Graduate, Earn Degrees From Their Schools

Patch recognizes the students from Reston who earned degrees during the spring semester at their college or university.

South Lakes High Scores Most Cappies Nominations For 'Bright Star'

South Lakes High School's "Bright Star" got nominated for the most Cappies, the DC area high school theater's version of the Tony Awards.

Cappies Review: Beautiful 'Bright Star' Shines On South Lakes' Stage

South Lakes High School's "Bright Star" tells a powerful story of time, hope, and healing through bluegrass inspired music.

VA Math, Reading Scores Down After Pandemic Slide: Report

Math and reading scores for Virginia students in the fourth and eighth grades dropped in 2022 when compared to pre-pandemic testing.

FCPS Students Selected For 2023 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, And Orchestra

Students representing all Fairfax County high schools have been named to the 2023 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra.

Mason Formally Welcomes New Men's Basketball Coach Tony Skinn

Tony Skinn, a member of George Mason University Final Four men's basketball team in 2006, was officially welcomed as the team's new coach.

Fairfax County Public Schools Hosts Bus Driver Job Fairs

Your welcoming smile can make a difference in a Fairfax County student's day.

36 Fairfax County Teachers Earn Or Renew Certification From NBPTS

The National Board Certification program in FCPS began over 20 years ago, and more than 500 FCPS teachers have achieved this certification.

Reston Theatre Major Works On Emerson College's 'Mary, Sweet Mary'

A theatre major from Reston served as the assistant director of Emerson College's recent production of "Mary, Sweet Mary.'