In notoriously competitive Northern Virginia, high achievement is expected especially at the high school level when students are on the road to apply to college. At Hayfield specifically, classes and extracurriculars...

Every morning, whether it be rain or sunshine, students have to wait outside until 7:40 a.m. before they are allowed inside the building. Principal Darin Thompson explains why this school policy exists. “While...

Journalism to Brittany Eckard at Hayfield High School is one of the most important jobs one can have. It was one of the very first classes she ever truly loved and connected to. Now, as a teacher she shares...

“Something I hope people take away from the show is that age doesn't define creativity,” said Senior Tessa Pilla from Hayfield High School.  As the event coordinator, Pilla marketed for the show...

Sexual assault is one of the biggest issues we face today, yet it’s also the least reported crime. According to data from the National Sexual Violence Research Center (NSVRC), 63% of sexual assaults...

Prom- the most magical night for high schoolers. Moves are busted, songs get played, and pictures get taken. All students across Hayfield are waiting in anticipation for April 25th. When the idea of...

As spring comes around, so does lacrosse season. This season brings a lot of new players, as well as a new coach. Nat Roten is navigating her first year coaching. “I’m at every practice I can be...

Ursula Pece is one of many biology teachers at Hayfield Secondary. However, she’s unlike most teachers. She works endlessly and starts her day at 3 a.m., to share her passion for science. The time and...

Advancement Via Individual Determination, more commonly referred to as AVID, is a class designed for academically motivated students aspiring to pursue future career goals. Through the course curriculum,...

Although not widely known and often overlooked, the Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission is the region's first commission composed solely of high school students in partnership with Fairfax County...

As the school year progresses, students are discovering new ways to showcase their creativity, including a series of murals organized by the National Art Honor Society (NAHS). This year, students can anticipate...

With a vacancy in Hayfield’s administrative lineup, Bryan Harris was appointed as Hayfield’s interim Director of Student Activities. Making the move from Annandale High School, he is no stranger to...