King Abdullah Academy Closing: FCPS Buy for HS?

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Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

Please stop misrepresenting the people who are questioning this purchase. They are very clearly discussing the transparency (or lack thereof) surrounding the acquisition - FUNDING - and not the boundaries. Just stop.

[Anonymous]

For the person who keeps insisting this will be a magnet/TJ2 - if they don't decide to use it as a neighborhood HS, which they absolutely should, then I hope they turn it into a SPED center.

Have a great day!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

A few even seem to be from neighborhoods very close to the Langley / Herndon boundary line. Why are they so worked up?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

Please stop misrepresenting the people who are questioning this purchase. They are very clearly discussing the transparency (or lack thereof) surrounding the acquisition - FUNDING - and not the boundaries. Just stop.

There's no misrepresentation on my part, only endless spinning on your end.

To take just one example, one vocal Great Falls skeptic of the purchase posted recently: "[B]uying a new school seems likely to upend all the boundary scenarios that were previously shared. It’s frustrating that FCPS hasn’t been more transparent about this purchase or its potential impact on the boundary review."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

Please stop misrepresenting the people who are questioning this purchase. They are very clearly discussing the transparency (or lack thereof) surrounding the acquisition - FUNDING - and not the boundaries. Just stop.

There's no misrepresentation on my part, only endless spinning on your end.

To take just one example, one vocal Great Falls skeptic of the purchase posted recently: "[B]uying a new school seems likely to upend all the boundary scenarios that were previously shared. It’s frustrating that FCPS hasn’t been more transparent about this purchase or its potential impact on the boundary review."

I supported their wanting to stay put--as I also wanted my neighborhood to stay put. But, THRU picked my neighborhood to split and move.
But, when the nastiness started over the purchase of KAA, I changed my mind. Why could they not just be happy that a neighborhood was going to get relief at a bargain price for FCPS? But, they started attacking the purchase--and, I suspect, it is not about process or funding. The bond for purchase of land was passed many years ago. Why would people vote for that if they did not think it was for a school? They have repeatedly searched and could not find a site. We know that. There was a committee to do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For the person who keeps insisting this will be a magnet/TJ2 - if they don't decide to use it as a neighborhood HS, which they absolutely should, then I hope they turn it into a SPED center.

Have a great day!

I think you are addressing this to me, and I’d be fine with it being a sped center or a PP mentioned arts magnet. That’s kind of a cool idea too.

You ladies are all hyperventilating over me highlighting the fact that Frisch and Dunne raised the magnet prospect. You’re like little pre-schoolers who cover your ears and say la la la so you don’t hear contrary things. It’s very bizarre behavior for adults.

Oh, also, just a heads up to the person who listened to the sb meeting and thinks that somehow offered proof that it’ll be a neighborhood school- the article came out subsequent to that vote.

Anyway, have a great day too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

Please stop misrepresenting the people who are questioning this purchase. They are very clearly discussing the transparency (or lack thereof) surrounding the acquisition - FUNDING - and not the boundaries. Just stop.

There's no misrepresentation on my part, only endless spinning on your end.

To take just one example, one vocal Great Falls skeptic of the purchase posted recently: "[B]uying a new school seems likely to upend all the boundary scenarios that were previously shared. It’s frustrating that FCPS hasn’t been more transparent about this purchase or its potential impact on the boundary review."

I supported their wanting to stay put--as I also wanted my neighborhood to stay put. But, THRU picked my neighborhood to split and move.
But, when the nastiness started over the purchase of KAA, I changed my mind. Why could they not just be happy that a neighborhood was going to get relief at a bargain price for FCPS? But, they started attacking the purchase--and, I suspect, it is not about process or funding. The bond for purchase of land was passed many years ago. Why would people vote for that if they did not think it was for a school? They have repeatedly searched and could not find a site. We know that. There was a committee to do that.

Interesting post showing how incredibly petty you are. Not going to lie, I don’t think I would admit to what you just admitted to. Really showing your true colors.

[Anonymous]

https://www.ffxnow.com/2025/06/26/fairfax-county-public-schools-try-to-mitigate-expectations-for-upcoming-redistricting/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

Please stop misrepresenting the people who are questioning this purchase. They are very clearly discussing the transparency (or lack thereof) surrounding the acquisition - FUNDING - and not the boundaries. Just stop.

Everyone has an agenda, PP, and you know it. I imagine some of these people in Great Falls have a political agenda - maybe they want to run for school board or other political office? Or maybe they work for a politician and this is how they get their thrills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

Please stop misrepresenting the people who are questioning this purchase. They are very clearly discussing the transparency (or lack thereof) surrounding the acquisition - FUNDING - and not the boundaries. Just stop.

Everyone has an agenda, PP, and you know it. I imagine some of these people in Great Falls have a political agenda - maybe they want to run for school board or other political office? Or maybe they work for a politician and this is how they get their thrills.

Imagine living your life this obsessed with great falls 😂😂😂 even when it has nothing to do with the discussion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

Please stop misrepresenting the people who are questioning this purchase. They are very clearly discussing the transparency (or lack thereof) surrounding the acquisition - FUNDING - and not the boundaries. Just stop.

Don’t mind her. She just thinks bringing up great falls is a political winner for her. She’s trying to misdirect from Frisch and Dunne saying they are considering a magnet school. Which they did in the wtop article, clear as day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

Please stop misrepresenting the people who are questioning this purchase. They are very clearly discussing the transparency (or lack thereof) surrounding the acquisition - FUNDING - and not the boundaries. Just stop.

Everyone has an agenda, PP, and you know it. I imagine some of these people in Great Falls have a political agenda - maybe they want to run for school board or other political office? Or maybe they work for a politician and this is how they get their thrills.

Imagine living your life this obsessed with great falls 😂😂😂 even when it has nothing to do with the discussion.

DP. And yet it does, which is why you follow this thread like a hawk and other Great Falls posters poke and prod at all the details around the KAA purchase.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So the nasty anti-new school trolls are nervous Herndon parents who don't want to be zoned out of Langley?

I can't tell if those who oppose a new neighborhood HS at the KAA site are:

1. People who really want a "TJ West" or "Kyle McDaniel Aviation Academy HS";

2. Langley posters who don't want to be the only ones left standing to fill empty seats at Herndon;

3. People who don't want to pay taxes to support public schools; or

4. Trolls who just like to make those who stand to benefit from a new school insecure.

If I can't tell, I'm betting you can't either, so shame on you for saying it's #2 when it could be ### 1, 3, 4 or something else.

DP. It's not anyone from Langley. This school doesn't affect that area, as much as the PP wants to continue bringing that community into the conversation, all so she can smear them. She calls others "jerks" and full of "vitriol," yet she absolutely exemplifies a hateful attitude.

The only people who oppose a neighborhood HS at the KAA site are jackasses who are insisting it'll be a magnet - because they arrogantly think their own kid would qualify. This long-awaited school isn't going to be a magnet. It was acquired to serve the community as a whole.

DP. The point was no one really knows who is posting *here* or their motivations.

Those raising the most questions elsewhere (on Next Door and Facebook) about the funding for the new school and how it might impact the ongoing boundary review are primarily from Great Falls. Odd that would be the case if the new school doesn't affect their area.

Please stop misrepresenting the people who are questioning this purchase. They are very clearly discussing the transparency (or lack thereof) surrounding the acquisition - FUNDING - and not the boundaries. Just stop.

Don’t mind her. She just thinks bringing up great falls is a political winner for her. She’s trying to misdirect from Frisch and Dunne saying they are considering a magnet school. Which they did in the wtop article, clear as day.

Actually, I don't think it is Great Falls people. I think it is Herndon people who are in Langley boundary. At least, those are the most vocal on my Nextdoor feed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you live in western Fairfax and want KAA to become a traditional high school, don’t fight the crazy pro magnet woman.

Instead, contact your school board member.

I emailed mine and received a positive response.

There is that nervous vitriol again.

Thanks for the heads up though. I’m going to contact my school board reps to tell them the opposite of what you said!

Please go ahead. I actually feel very optimistic after receiving the email from the school board member who didn’t even vote for the purchase (she abstained).

I bet there are many more parents who want a traditional high school in western Fairfax than parents who want a magnet school.

+1
Would you mind posting the contact info for the SB reps, or is there a website that has their addresses? Thanks so much.

PP here - nvm, I found the website and sent my note.

Don’t forget the at-large members too. They can probably be convinced not to follow Frisch and Dunne in their consideration of a magnet school.

And, since you’re already reaching out to them, please don’t forget that the quicker they tell us the details about the purchase, why it was needed, where they’re getting the $150 million, what they intend to make the school, how many students, How they plan to incorporate the school into the boundary review, etc., the better off you’ll be! You’ll have less stress since you’ll know their true intentions for the school, and I can end my endless plugging of it potentially being a magnet. It’s really a win-win. (And thanks to those of you who already reached out, you definitely have made my job easier). 😉

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Centreville and Chantilly both have modulars and trailers.
Westfield has trailers
South Lakes has trailers.

According to the dashboard, Oakton has neither trailers or modular.

This school is needed to relieve overcrowding if getting rid of modulars and trailers is a goal.

Trailers are cheap and should be eliminated if possible. Modulars cost millions to install and eliminating them shouldn’t be a priority.

Herndon is sitting on hundreds of empty seats and they at least ought to have a plan to fill them before we spend $150M on a new school in western Fairfax.

There it is. That is the reason one person here is so worked up, replying to every little thing posted here. They want those seats filled from the KAA area and not from the Herndon, Forestville, GF addresses that are so close by. Panic has set in and they are flailing about grasping at straws. They thought they were safe but now the writing is on the walls. It will be nice to get the thread back once the plan is officially announced for the new Western HS, but this is enjoyable too.