Science High School Accepting Applications — Eighth graders can now apply to attend Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Submissions can be made through Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. [Fairfax County Public Schools]

English Channel Swimmers Include Reston Natives — Two Reston natives swam the English Channel this month. South Lakes High School graduate Tom Bell made the more than 21-mile journey in less than 16 hours, and Bill Shipp, a graduate of Herndon High School, made it in a little more than 12 hours. [Fairfax Times]

Southgate Community Center, Rally for a Cause Highlighted — The Reston Association’s monthly video, released Saturday, features the community center’s programs and the tennis tournament. [YouTube/Reston Association]

New Reston Community Center Website — The RCC’s new website will launch Tuesday, with an aim to be easier to navigate. [Reston Community Center]