🌱 Patch AM: How Western High School could change options for Chantilly students soon

Good morning Chantilly! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Western High School could change options for Chantilly students soon
• How Paul VI’s Chantilly squad climbed to No. 3 nationally
• Why a Chantilly ICE center is central in a major profiling lawsuit

Also on today's calendar: Chantilly Library Books and Brews Book Club and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 52 and low of 37 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 52, low: 29.
• Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 34 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Western High School could be name of Fairfax County's new western high school (ffxnow.com) — Families in the Chantilly High School pyramid could soon opt into a new “Western High School” opening in 2026–27 at the former King Abdullah Academy campus near Herndon. Up to 500 rising eighth and 500 rising 10th graders from Chantilly and nearby pyramids may be admitted by lottery, with full boundary changes phased in through 2028–29.
   

• USA TODAY Sports Super 25 boys basketball rankings, Week 1 (usatodayhss.com) — Chantilly’s Paul VI boys basketball team is ranked No. 3 nationally in USA TODAY’s first Super 25 of 2026, highlighted by a double-overtime thriller against top-ranked competition. The list showcases elite high school programs nationwide and firmly places Chantilly on the national hoops map.
   

• Trump Admin Responds to Lawsuit Alleging ICE ‘Racial Profiling' (newsweek.com) — An ongoing federal lawsuit over alleged ICE racial profiling in D.C. includes claims that one plaintiff was detained for hours at an ICE processing center in Chantilly. While the case centers on national immigration policy, it highlights Chantilly’s role in regional detention operations that could affect local immigrant families and advocacy efforts.
   

📸 Around Chantilly

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chantilly

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★ Featured events ★

Friday February 6

• The Nation’s Gun Show – Chantilly, VA
  Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday January 12

• Chantilly Library Books and Brews Book Club
  Bunnyman Chantilly , 14140 Parke Long Ct , Chantilly
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• Dementia Man: An Existential Journey
  Chantilly Regional Library , 4000 Stringfellow Rd , Chantilly
  2:00 pm

Sunday January 25

• Nepalese Community Gathering
  Brahma Kumaris Center, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl suite 200 2nd floor, Chantilly, VA
  1:30 pm

Monday January 26

• Companion care (Non medical) on Demand... Superaides is coming to Fairfax county
  , Centreville
  4:22 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 13

• Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar
  8:00 am
• Commission on Aging Advisory Board Meeting
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar
  9:45 am
• Strategize Your Job Search Workshop (ON-SITE)
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar
  10:00 am
• Housing Advisory Board
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar
  4:00 pm
• Disability Services Board
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar
  6:00 pm
• Henry Dinner - GMOV
  Henry Lodge No. 57 , 10503 Oak Pl , Fairfax
  6:00 pm
• Board of Supervisors Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee
  Loudoun County, VA Calendar
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A crash has been cleared on the northbound I-495N express lanes in Fairfax County.
  10:59PM on Jan 11: All northbound travel lanes on I-495N Express Lanes in Fairfax County are closed. (Nextdoor )
• Strong winds prompt ground stop at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia.
  2:39PM on Jan 11: The FAA has issued a ground stop at Washington Dulles Airport due to strong winds, with a medium probability of extension (30-60%)… (Nextdoor )

• Robert Half posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Chantilly. Apply here.
• Jetro Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Hilo Driver in Chantilly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chantilly here.

🗞 Nearby News

Centreville

• CREW requests records from State Department, DHS and Coast Guard regarding emoluments (citizensforethics.org)
• Allegations Fairfax Co. social worker arranged, paid for student abortions are untrue, investigation finds (wtop.com)

Herndon

• Morning Notes for January 12, 2026 (ffxnow.com)
• One Trapped in Herndon Car Crash at McLearen and West Ox Roads (thelegaladvocate.com)
• NextStop Theatre to premiere ‘↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword]' by Nia Akilah Robinson (dctheaterarts.org)

Ok Chantilly! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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