Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Hayfield Secondary School

The Harvester News

The Student News Site of Hayfield Secondary School

The Harvester News

The Student News Site of Hayfield Secondary School

The Harvester News

Courtesy of Sidney Pinkston

New Lacrosse season brings new players, coaches and goals

Julia Schoennauer, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

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...

Courtesy of Julia Schoennauer

A day in the life of Mrs. Pece

Emily Fredlake, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

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...

AVID Career Day

AVID Career Day

Nargis Ismailzada, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

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,...

The Student Human Rights Commission and the Fair housing contest

The Student Human Rights Commission and the Fair housing contest

Lara Elbedour, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

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...

NAHS has created new murals at Hayfield

NAHS has created new murals at Hayfield

Jasmine Bailey, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

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...

Bryan Harris with his wife, Meredith.

Bryan Harris appointed as interim Director of Student Activities

Katerina Floros, Editor March 28, 2025

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...

Tikok Logo on Smartphone

Would a TikTok ban benefit teens?

Emily Fredlake, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

TikTok, one of the largest social media platforms with over 1.6 billion users, went dark on the evening of January 18, 2025. Many teens were shocked by the ban and unsure if TikTok would return. Luckily...

A photo of a Hayfield restroom after students vandalized the toilet.

Behind the scenes of our overlooked custodial staff

Sultana Fortune-Musa, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Our school is a place we come to learn, grow, and build everlasting memories with the people we’ve met. However, behind every clean classroom, gym, spotless hallway and well-maintained bathroom, is our...

Andrew Santy and Abraham Walker both go for the spike

Hayfield’s new teams make their mark

Kayla Spiess-Ki, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

This year, Hayfield Secondary School introduced two new sports: girls wrestling and boys Volleyball. Previously, Hayfield has only offered girls volleyball and boys wrestling. However, due to student demands,...

Heel strike, runner with Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris (2024 Ljubljana Marathon). Courtesy of Petar Milosevic, Wikimedia Commons

Start running off right with the best shoes

Julia Schoennauer, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Paying attention to the shoes you run on is important to your training and well being. After asking different distance runners about Asics, Hokas and Nikes, the Hayfield distance runners' valuable feedback...

Lina Kong and Kayleigh Haes recycling materials at the library.

Hayfield Gardening Club sows change through recycling

Emily Johnson, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2025

According to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the rate of recycling in Virginia has declined by 3% in half a decade. While this percentage may seem miniscule, it’s the difference...

Graphic made by Tatum Pilla

Hayfield students celebrate the month of love

Tatum Pilla, Staff Writer February 26, 2025

February, the month of love, is known as the time for your relationships, romantic and platonic. Everyone has their own traditions and cherished memories from Valentines of the past and present. In honor...

Load More Stories