Atoms Weekly Recap

Baseball had an exciting week, starting with their final regular season game at TJ, Monday evening. The Atoms needed a win to secure the 6 seed in the National District Tournament and did they ever get one! With Cole Cardwell on the mound, the Atoms pitcher threw a gem of a game to help the Atoms win the game 1-0! The second game of the week was the National District Quarterfinal matchup with Justice. The Atoms held a lead throughout taking a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the 6th inning, where the Wolves pushed two across the plate to make it 3-2 and eventually holding off a rally to secure the win. The Atoms qualified for the region tournament and will travel to TBD on Tuesday, May 26 at 4:00pm.

Softball battled through two dramatic games this week, showing resilience and determination until the final outs. The Atoms fell in a high-scoring 25-24 contest against Thomas Jefferson on Monday evening before turning in another strong performance Friday against Falls Church. Annandale held an early lead 4-0, before Falls Church rallied to take a 7-6 lead entering the seventh inning when KK Supple delivered a clutch home run to tie the game. Falls Church ultimately responded with a walk-off run to edge the Atoms 8-7 in another heartbreaking finish. The Atoms will now move on to the Occoquan Region tournament and will play Tuesday, May 26 at 4:00pm, at TBD.

Boys Lacrosse wrapped up its season this week, falling to Falls Church 15-3 in the regular season finale on Monday before dropping a 16-0 decision to Hayfield on Thursday evening in the opening round of the National District Tournament. The Atoms competed hard throughout the season and closed the year against two tough opponents. Thursday’s game also marked the final game of Coach Bill Maglisceau’s career, as he will retire at the end of the school year after his longtime dedication to Annandale lacrosse and student-athletes.

Girls Lacrosse closed out the regular season with a 10-3 loss Monday evening at Wakfield. Thursday evening was a trip to Edison for the opening round of the National District Tournament that saw the Atoms trail 1-0 after the first period but the Eagles were just too strong as they ran away to get the tournament win 17-3. Despite the results, the Atoms continue postseason play this week and will travel to Woodson on Wednesday for the first round of the Occoquan Region Tournament at 6:00 p.m.

Boys Soccer saw its season come to an end this week with a hard-fought 1-0 loss to Falls Church in the National District quarterfinals. The Atoms played a solid and competitive match throughout, creating several scoring opportunities, but were unable to capitalize on their chances in the narrow postseason defeat.

Girls Soccer suffered a tough 1-0 upset loss to Mount Vernon in the National District quarterfinals Friday evening. Despite the setback, the Atoms earned a spot in the Occoquan Region Tournament and will continue postseason play with first-round action beginning Thursday evening. The opponent for said match will be out Tuesday morning. 

Boys Tennis had several players compete in the National District Singles and Doubles Tournament this week. Andrew Banks picked up a first-round singles victory before falling in the second round, while both Atoms doubles teams were eliminated in their opening matches. Annandale now turns its attention to team competition in the Occoquan Region Tournament, which begins Friday at Fairfax High School at 3:30 p.m.

Girls Tennis had several players compete in the National District Singles and Doubles Tournament this week, highlighted by a strong performance from Lizzie Gronberg. Gronberg won both her first and second round singles matches to advance to the semifinals and qualify for the Occoquan Region Singles Tournament. She later fell in the semifinals but competed with great determination and spirit throughout the tournament. Gronbergn The Atoms now shift their focus to the Occoquan Region Team Tournament, which begins Friday at West Springfield at 3:30 p.m.

Outdoor Track & Field competed in the National District Championship Meet Wednesday and Saturday at Mt. Vernon. A complete recap will be in next weeks newsletter. 

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 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!

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.

All Athletes End of Year Celebration 

We are cordially inviting ALL of our student-athletes and families to the annual Annandale All Athletes End of Year Celebration. The event is set up to reflect, recognize, and celebrate all programs and student-athletes accomplishments from this year. If you played on an athletic team this year, you are invited to this event and we are encouraging business casual attire for this evening. At the conclusion of the event, we will serve dessert and drinks in the auditorium lobby for some socializing and mingling.

Wednesday, June 3

Annandale Auditorium

6:00pm – End of Year Celebration

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