Atoms Field Hockey to play at Independence for State Quarterfinals
Atoms field hockey has qualified for the VHSL State Tournament that begins play on Tuesday, November 4. The Atoms will travel to Independence High School in Ashburn for a 6:00pm start.
Online ticket price is $10 (plus a $1.50 fee). Cash will be accepted at the gate for $12. There is NO special student pricing. Tickets to the game can be purchased HERE.
Address to the high school:
Independence High School
23115 Learning Circle
Ashburn, VA 20148
Atoms Girls Volleyball to host Alexandria City for Region First Round
The Atoms girls volleyball program secured the three seed in the Occoquan Region Tournament. The Atoms will host Alexandria City Monday, November 3 at 6:30pm. Ticket prices are $5 for students and $10 for adults.
**Atoms Booster passes are not accepted**
Winter Sports Tryouts
Winter sports include boys & girls basketball, swim & dive, boys & girls wrestling, gymnastics, sideline cheer, and indoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.
The first official day for winter tryouts will be Monday, November 10. Check out our winter tryout schedule below! For more information, email Brandon Sutphin or one of our winter coaches.
Atoms Athletics Recap
Girls Volleyball started their postseason play Monday evening with a home quarterfinal match vs Lewis. The Atoms took care of the Lancers as they dominated to a 3-0 win to move on to the semis. In that matchup, the Atoms welcomed TJ to campus. The match turned out to be a result not in favor of the Atoms as they fell 3-1 to the Colonials. Despite the loss the Atoms have qualified for the Region Tournament. They secured the three seed and will host Alexandria City at Annandale on Monday evening at 6:30pm.
Boys Volleyball season came to a close Monday evening at Hayfield. The Atoms traveled to the Hawks for their quarterfinal district game. The Atoms played hard throughout but couldn't crack the Hawks as they fell 3-0 to bring their season to an end.
Field Hockey played a historic week of games this week! First up was a region quarterfinal game with Robinson. This was the fourth time in four years that the Atoms have played Robinson in the region tournament and every game was close. However, this time was different as they Atoms dominated the Rams in every fashion to win 4-1! A quick turnaround welcome Lake Braddock to campus for a semifinal matchup. The Atoms continued the hot play from the night before taking a 2-0 lead into halftime. The Bruins scored in the third but it was the Atoms who would put one final goal into the net to secure the win 3-1, a spot in the region final, and state bid! The Atoms played for their second region championship in school history Thursday evening at Fairfax. The fans were treated to an incredible game that saw the Atoms first goal get erased off the board due to a foul. The Lions got on the board first in the second quarter and stayed that way until the Atoms got one by the goalie in the fourth quarter to tie it up. The game stayed that way into double OT and the Lions squeezing one past the Atoms to secure the win 2-1. The Atoms next travel to Independence High School for their state quarterfinal matchup with the Tigers at 6:00pm.
Football was on a bye week and plays their final game of the season at Mount Vernon on Friday at 7:00pm.
Boys Cross Country completed their season at the Occoquan Region Championship Wednesday afternoon at Burke Lake. The Atoms ran well but were unable to qualify for the state meet. Many of the Atoms now prepare for the Indoor Track season.
Girls Flag Football played three games this week and came out victorious in all three! The beat Justice in game one of the week and played TJ in their second game on the same evening. The Atoms lost to TJ the previous week but this time they would not be denied as they won in dramatic fashion on a touchdown pass at the end of the game. Game three of the week was a revenge game vs Falls Church and the Atoms were dominant! They dismantled the Jaguars to the tune of 26-0! The Atoms play their final two games of the season at Lewis on Monday evening.
 Annandale Theatre Company presents “Annie"
Is it a Hard Knock Life? Don’t worry, the Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow, or rather in November when our theatre company performs the beloved musical “Annie.” Follow Annie, a loveable orphan on her journey to find her forever home and chosen family. With catchy songs, showstopping choreography, and bigger than life characters, this family-friendly musical will delight our Annie-dale community.
Performance Dates:
Thursday November 13 - 7:00pm
Friday, November 14 - 7:00pm
Saturday, November 15 - 2:00 & 7:00pm
Tickets: $15 general, $10 students
60+, $5/age 10 and under. Free to AHS Staff Members
Purchase tickets HERE
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
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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
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