Two students who attend Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology have been named finalists in the 2020 Society for Science and the Public’s Science Talent Search, sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

Marshall Academy, a Governor’s STEM Academy, will host its annual open house for prospective students on Wednesday, January 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (snow date: February 5).

Educators at Deer Park Elementary developed an after-school mentoring program for students who have demonstrated the need for extended learning time to reach their full academic potential.

Through the Madison High mentor program, each of the more than 600 freshmen in the class of 2023 has an upperclassman peer mentor.

Mantua Elementary office assistant, Lorri Fowlkes, is a long-time mentor at the school and is currently mentoring her fifth student, second grader Ada.

At Herndon High, students enrolled in studio art and gourmet foods rose to the challenge of collaborating to create a local version of Cupcake Wars for the second consecutive year.

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Fairfax High has established a food pantry—A Place to Eat @ Fairfax—the result of a partnership between the school, A Place to Stand, BritePaths, and Food for Others.

Louise Archer Elementary is continuing its successful mentor program this year, building relationships while enabling teachers and students to connect in a deeper way during the school day.

Beech Tree ES students pair up with author and illustrator Angela Dominguea via #KidsNeedMentors.