Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointed Farnaz Farkish Thompson of McGuireWoods LLP to the George Mason University Board of Governors.
A 24-year-old woman told jurors she was repeatedly raped and sexually harassed a decade ago as a seventh-grade student in Virginia.
Two seniors from Ideaventions Academy will receive four-year, full-tuition scholarships as part of GMU's University Scholars program.
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.
With a major storm passing through Northern Virginia on Tuesday, Fairfax County Public Schools altered its schedule for students and staff.
Students from Reston's Lopez Studios, Inc. received honors for their performance of "Shrek The Musical JR" at a festival in Atlanta.
South Lakes STEAM students vote on which sculpture they will be installing on the Lake Thoreau spillway in 2024.
Ideaventions Academy’s Drone Team Daeadelus of won first place overall at last Saturday's Bell Advanced Vertical Robotics competition.
Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science students will be competing in the Bell Advanced Vertical Robotics national championship.
Artwork created by a college student from Reston is included in the Term I 2023 Student Art Show at Elmira College in New York.
As part of the Milton Hershey School's performance choir, a Reston student sang the National Anthem at a recent minor league hockey game.
South Lakes Theatre Arts presents performances of the Washington Irving Classic "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" on Nov. 9-11.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung teachers in Westminster and celebrate their contributions.
Semifinalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships announced in 2024.
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."
George Mason University's total student enrollment has surpassed 40,000 this year, a first for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
John Heitz, a rising senior at Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science in Reston, recently received the National Hispanic Award.
Parents in Reston can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
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.
A student from Reston was among 50 students in the D.C. area who received a $2,500 Dunkin' Regional Scholarship.
George Mason University K-pop expert Gyu Tag Lee explains why “Generation Z” embraced K-Pop.
The Community Foundation of Northern Virginia awarded nearly $500,000 in scholarships to 142 Fairfax County students in June.
FCPS expressed concern about the inaccuracy of Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares' recent public statements.
Artist Shawn James recently worked with Lake Anne Elementary students on painting a large mural of the school's dolphin mascot.
South Lakes High School students performed a part from "Bright Star," which won best musical during the Cappies Gala at the Kennedy Center.
Patch recognizes the students from Reston who earned degrees during the spring semester at their college or university.
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.
South Lakes High School's "Bright Star" tells a powerful story of time, hope, and healing through bluegrass inspired music.
Math and reading scores for Virginia students in the fourth and eighth grades dropped in 2022 when compared to pre-pandemic testing.
Students representing all Fairfax County high schools have been named to the 2023 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra.
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.
Your welcoming smile can make a difference in a Fairfax County student's day.
The National Board Certification program in FCPS began over 20 years ago, and more than 500 FCPS teachers have achieved this certification.
A theatre major from Reston served as the assistant director of Emerson College's recent production of "Mary, Sweet Mary.'
Patch highlights the academic achievements earned by Reston students at their college or university.
Fairfax County Public Schools will be accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs beginning Wednesday, March 1.
Students from five counties and 22 high schools took part in the Jan. 9 CyberSlam 2023, a hands-on cybersecurity event at GMU.
FCPS Superintendent Michelle C. Reid says the delay at Thomas Jefferson High School this fall was a unique situation due to human error.
A Dogwood Elementary instructional assistant charged with assaulting autistic boy also performs for children as Flabbergast the Wizard.
Patch highlights the honors received by Reston students from their college or university.