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Online AP exams fall short

Online AP exams fall short

June 11, 2020

English and Peer Tutoring teacher Melissa Morgan bakes cookies in between online classes. She has been exploring baking many different kinds of treats, and she recently made these sugar cookies.

Online classes give students insight into teachers’ lives

June 1, 2020

This is a view from the balcony of an apartment in Valencia, Spain. The balcony overlooks the iconic buildings in the City of Arts and Sciences Park. The colors of the sunset showcase the beauty this world has to offer.

“View From My Window” showcases isolation globally

May 7, 2020

Heartwarming cards of support members of SWV made to send to victims of war in Yemen. They were written in both English and Arabic for understanding purposes. Arabic phrases with English translations were displayed on the board for club members to choose and write down.

Senior Salwa Zahid awarded Student Peace Award of Fairfax County

May 6, 2020

FCA members gather with Tanya Crevier after she spoke, performed, and prayed for the club.

Tanya Crevier wows FCA

March 10, 2020

Junior Elaine Yepez faces off in a jump ball during the Unified Spartans' first ever Special Olympics event.

Special Olympics makes its debut

March 10, 2020

Seniors Eden Mammo, Afomiya Alemayehu, and Bethanya Fseha have all committed to Virginia Tech and plan to continue their education at VT.

Committing to college early

March 10, 2020

The children who received the clothing from the winter clothing drive stand in their new and warm coats they can wear this winter. The club’s twitter (@swv_wshs) provides updates and announcements related to the club’s purposes. More photos and a video of the actual clothing distribution can be found there.

Spartans for War Victims makes an impact around the world

February 4, 2020

Jessica Massey, who will be taking over as counselor for students with last names between Tor-Z. Her transition into the Student Services department took place earlier this year.

New counselor brings new experiences

December 18, 2019

Seniors Ben Barnedo, Heather Apostol, and Afomiya Alemayehu with their Kristi's Christmas buddies. Kristi's Christmas took place on Saturday the 7th at the Springfield Waterford.

Kristi’s Christmas: the gift of giving

December 18, 2019

Freshmen Emma Jury, Nora Hennessy, and Helen Phillips wearing dresses to help end human trafficking in society.

Dressember has arrived

December 18, 2019

Spartans serve community at Trunk or Treat

November 7, 2019

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