Now Accepting Applications for FREE Preschool!
LCPS Head Start & STEP programs are open for 2025-26 enrollment! Free, full-day preschool for eligible 4-year-olds. Apply early to secure a spot! Learn more at lcps.org/headstart.
Congrats to Madison Boyd and Jessica Corun, 2nd grader teachers at Mountain View Elementary School for being selected as this month’s SHINE winner. Learn more about SHINE: www.lcps.org/SHINE
Looking for a nurturing, hands-on learning experience for your 3- or 4-year-old? The LCPS Learning Lab is accepting 2025–2026 school year registrations! Spaces are limited and determined by lottery. Details and deadlines are at: http://www.lcps.org/ecelab
Are you ready for the future and ready to practice empathy? A local marketing executive shares insights on Building Understanding Through Experience—a key skill for success. Check out what Sharon Wright has to share. https://lcps.pub/4kMow5d
Happy National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day! RDNs are leading experts in food and nutrition, requiring a degree from an accredited dietetics program and completing a 1,200 hour internship before being eligible to sit for the national registration exam.
Today, we celebrate the vital role that LCPS’ RDN, Ms. Palaschak, plays in our school community. She works closely with LCPS Executive Chef Erik Madsen to create healthy and nutritious meal plans for our students. Together, they develop balanced, nutritious meals that fuel students’ growth and learning. Interested in joining our School Nutrition Services team? Apply now: https://lcps.org/schoolnutrition
Embrace the season of growth this March! From Tests to Triumph: Demystifying K-12 Assessments will help you understand and support your child during testing season. Join us on March 13, at 12 p.m. or 6 p.m., to cultivate confidence and prepare for brighter days ahead. Visit lcps.org/familyacademy for details.
Your opinion matters! Starting February 24, look for the LCPS Annual Family Survey in your email. Quick, easy, and it helps shape the future for our students. Questions? Email research@lcps.org.
Parents and guardians are invited to a Distance Learning Live Fireside Chat and Q&A Webinar to learn more about virtual distance learning in LCPS. This session will cover curriculum delivery, student engagement strategies, special needs considerations, social-emotional learning and the role of parents in a virtual environment. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. To Register, visit https://bit.ly/DistanceLearningMarch
Does your rising 12th-grader need their required meningitis vaccine? To support LCPS families, the Loudoun County Health Department will be hosting a meningococcal immunization clinic on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Freedom High School for 11th-grade students who need their meningococcal vaccine. To participate, submit the Vaccination Consent Form by Friday, March 14 to the school nurse. Parents/guardians of students who are missing the vaccine received an email with the consent form attached. Additional consent forms are available in the school’s health clinic. If you have questions, please contact the Freedom High School Nurse.
It's Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day, and we want to send out a big thank you to our staff who keep every campus in operation on a daily basis.
Registration for the ECE Learning Labs is now open for children ages 3 to 4. Families can register for the enrollment lottery. Visit the ECE Learning Lab webpage for details on locations, registration and deadlines: http://www.lcps.org/ecelab
Rising sixth through 10th-grade students can now sign up for LCPS’s exciting Summer in the Arts program! Explore classes in music, theater, visual arts, dance, creative writing and robotics. To access the catalog and register, go to: www.lcps.org/sia. A program fee applies. Don’t wait—spots are filling quickly!
The LCPS Annual Family Survey is open! Check your email for a link from Dr. Aaron Spence. Share your feedback to help shape school decisions. Complete one survey per school your child attends. Questions? Email research@lcps.org.
It is time to register your kindergarten or new LCPS student for the 2025/26 school year. Registration is a two-step process: online pre-registration and an in-person registration appointment. See www.lcps.org/StudentRegistration for more details. Contact RegistrationServices@lcps.org or your student’s assigned school with any questions. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to LCPS!
Congrats to James Erik Sassak, Belmont Ridge Middle School history teacher, for receiving the 2024 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Excellence in Teaching Award. Read more: https://lcps.pub/4hRGEZx
The LCPS Family Academy presents an engaging session to support your child’s journey.
Learn strategies to embrace challenges, navigate setbacks and foster emotional well-being. Walk away with actionable tips!
Don’t miss this opportunity to create a supportive environment that encourages growth and self-reflection.
First Workshop: Feb 27, 2025 | 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!
Learn more and access the Registration link at lcps.org/familyacademy
LCPS is closely monitoring the weather forecast, which predicts light snow starting tomorrow morning. We are currently operating on a normal schedule tomorrow, Feb. 20, but if conditions change, we will be sure to update you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to monitor any potential impacts of weather and road conditions. Check your email, texts or www.lcps.org for any updates.
The Loudoun County Health Department will be hosting an immunization clinic on March 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dominion High School for 11th-grade students who need their meningococcal vaccine. To participate, submit the Vaccination Consent Form by Thursday, Feb. 27 to the school nurse. Parents/guardians of students who are missing the vaccine received an email with the consent form attached. Additional consent forms are available in the school’s health clinic. If you have questions, please contact the Dominion High School Nurse.
The next Student Success Talk with Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence is tonight, Tuesday, February 18 at Blue Ridge Middle School! The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., covering topics such as ParentVUE, testing, mental health and college readiness. Visit the LCPS website for details. www.lcps.org/successtalks We hope to see you there!
LCPS is transforming the future for high school students! ACCESS Academy, in partnership with George Mason University and NOVA, offers students real-world IT experience, industry certifications and college credits — all while still in high school. Students will work alongside industry experts, earn dual-enrollment credits, and gain hands-on experience with top companies. Join us on February 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Potomac Falls High School for an information session. More info: lcps.org/accessacademy
