Clifton Elementary School (Clifton, Virginia)

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Clifton Elementary School is located in Clifton, Virginia. It is one of many elementary schools part of Fairfax County Public Schools. The school is the smallest public school in the county. Its main colors are red, black, and gray. (Since the 2006-2007 school year) The mascot is the cardinal. Currently the school has about 430 students enrolled.

Contents 1 History 1.1 Clifton Schoolhouse 1.2 The Main Building 1.3 Outdoor Fields 1.4 Clifton News Center 2 See also

[edit] History

[edit] Clifton Schoolhouse

Since 1885 there have been many "Clifton Schools" that were located where the building still stands. The first building was a one room schoolhouse where about 35 kids attended until 1912 when the construction of Clifton High School was completed.

[edit] The Main Building

In 1959, the main building (which is still standing) was built. In 1973 a cafeteria and a gym was added, and in 1987 an upper grade wing was built.

[edit] Outdoor Fields

A playground was built in 1990 and an upper field for grades 3-6, where most of the students play kickball, basketball, soccer, and football.

[edit] Clifton News Center

Since 1999, the morning annoucements are done by Clifton News Center often referred to as CNC, it is a 5 minute show done by 2 teachers and about five 6th graders. The show has two anchors, one teleprompter operator, one cameraman, and one sound effect operator. The show airs to the whole school.

[edit] See also

• Fairfax County Public Schools