Loudoun County Public Schools recently hosted its third annual Building Learning Opportunities and Options in Medical Sciences (BLOOM) event, a two-day immersive experience designed to inspire sixth-grade students to explore careers in healthcare.
Held at Seneca Ridge and JL Simpson middle schools, BLOOM welcomed nearly 200 students from six middle schools: Seneca Ridge, Sterling, River Bend, JL Simpson, Harper Park and Smart’s Mill. These students, part of the LCPS Level Up program, engaged in hands-on learning, listened to inspiring healthcare professionals and explored diverse career pathways in the medical field.
Highlights of BLOOM included:
Interactive Activities
Students participated in life-saving exercises such as CPR and Stop the Bleed training, along with dynamic demonstrations on the Inova Loudoun Mobile Health Bus and from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Emergency Medical Services.Inspiring Stories
Healthcare professionals shared personal journeys, sparking curiosity and excitement about the possibilities within the medical field.Career Exploration
Students were introduced to a wide array of healthcare careers, broadening their understanding of what the future in medical sciences can hold.
BLOOM was made possible through the generous support of the Loudoun Education Foundation, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Inova and Loudoun Fire and Rescue. These partnerships ensured students gained real-world exposure to the healthcare industry.
About LCPS Level Up
LCPS Level Up, the middle school counterpart to the PROPEL elementary program, provides STEM opportunities for students underrepresented in these fields. The program offers resources to families, helping them navigate the best pathways to higher education and career success.
Through initiatives like BLOOM, LCPS empowers students to challenge their understanding of when, where, and how they learn, while fostering curiosity and ambition for future careers. BLOOM exemplifies LCPS’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of healthcare heroes.
For more information on LCPS Level Up and upcoming events, visit the LCPS Level Up Program webpage.