Vet Sci Puppies! – Part 1
May 15th-17th: Honorary students came to ACL for their first physical exam! The puppies have been socialized to remain calm during the exam. Owners touch their paws and ears, open their mouths, and “maul” them…
Interior Design Trends
How often do rooms change? Once every ten years? Five? Or even every month? Interior design trends reflect the personalities and styles of millions of people around the world. Decorating a living space allows people…
App Development in IT Pathway
February 25th: After a long semester of Machine Learning in Python, the 11th graders in the IT Pathway of AET are finally working on App Development starting …
Kaleidoscope
Your brown eyes, as deep as rich soil, Have stars in them like seeds about to sprout And see the world in colors and patterns, Believing in the moment without a doubt. I wish…
By the Spark Cafe
May 23rd: Hanging out together during break time by the Spark Cafe.
We Are the World – Class of 2022
Over the past few months, Mrs. Megan Fay and Yihong Song (AOS, 12th) filmed a music video cover of “We Are the World” by Michael Jackson as their message for unity and peace for our…
Skilled Trades Fair 2022
The Academies of Loudoun hosted a Skilled Trades Fair on January 26, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 PM. All Loudoun County Public School students with an interest in skilled trades were invited to attend with a parent…
ACL Hosts VEX Robotics
April 2nd: The Academies of Loudoun’s Office of Admissions and Outreach hosted a VEX Robotics Competition for various elementary and middle schools. ACL student volunteers came in early to learn how to judge the rounds…
The Truth About Neonicotinoids
Since the advent of Rachel Carson’s revolutionary book, Silent Spring, pesticides have come under increased scrutiny from the global community. However, after the banning of the DDT, one of the first synthetic insecticides, new harmful…
2022 Pi-a-Thon Competition
March 14th: Pi-A-Thon finalists Team Laynuh, Team Pi-orch, Team Algebraniacs, and Team Whales competed live during lunch on Pi-Day. photographed by Anushri Chatterjee