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Are you ready for One LCPS Celebration Day tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 17? We are so proud of our school division and we want to celebrate! Students and staff can show their LCPS spirit by wearing their school’s spirit wear or school colors. Schools that show their spirit may receive awards. We look forward to seeing your LCPS spirit! #WeAreOneLCPS
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It's National Ombuds Appreciation Day! Ombuds: Here to Hear You!
The ombuds office serves constituents – families, employees and community members – as a designated informal neutral resource to help them advocate for fairness, equity and consistency if they have concerns or issues. Learn more: lcps.org/ombuds
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Joint Statement from Superintendent Aaron Spence and Board Chair Melinda Mansfield on Safety, Student Privacy and Misinformation: https://lcps.pub/4eXqSKK
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Reminder: Get your walking shoes on and tune up the wheels on your bike or scooter, National Walk & Roll to School Day is today, Wednesday, October 9!
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Reminder: Get your walking shoes on and tune up the wheels on your bike or scooter, National Walk & Roll to School Day is today, Wednesday, October 9!
#WalkRollToSchoolDay
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Happy National Principals Month! Thank you for leading and inspiring us every single day.
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Sunday, October 6, is National Coaches Day. Thank you, LCPS coaches and mentors!
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LCPS Families & Staff: Your voice matters, and LCPS is committed to listening. Please take a few moments to take the survey on the LCPS Bell Schedule and School Calendar. Look for an email today, October 1, with the link to the survey. We want to ensure that any future adjustments continue to meet the needs of our students and families. The survey closes October 15. Details: https://lcps.pub/4eBYcHg
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Join LCPS Superintendent Dr. Spence at the Workforce Summit on Fri., Oct. 18, where thought leaders, educators, nonprofits & community members will come together to collaborate on how to shape the next generation of workforce talent. RSVP by October 14: https://lcps.pub/3XCz3Fz
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Attend the first ever School Nutrition Services Food Show on Friday, Oct. 4, at Independence High School from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sample new and exciting recipes and provide feedback about new foods for school menus that students love and align with current food service trends.
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Check out this Think Fast with Superintendent Spence! Each month, Dr. Aaron Spence answers a few rapid-fire questions from students and staff. https://lcps.pub/3XQpDr9
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Today, Tuesday, September 17, is National IT Professional Day. Thank you for everything you do for our staff and students each and every day!
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Today, when classes are in session, we celebrate Constitution Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.
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LCPS and Varsity Tutors are hosting their third Parent Informational Webinar on Tuesday, September 17, at 6:30 p.m. This session will provide an overview of exciting FREE learning opportunities for kindergarten through grade 12 students. These include tutoring, enrichment classes, 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring, on-demand essay review, and live classes. Whether students need help with homework, classwork or test prep, the Varsity Tutors platform has them covered. Please note, all classes are offered in English only.
Register here: https://lcps.pub/4d6DlL9
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Today marks the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. Today we honor the victims, families, first responders and survivors of that day. The NJROTC cadets at Loudoun County High School placed flags on the front lawn in honor of each life lost during the 9/11 attacks. #NeverForget
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🚀 Exciting News! LCPS has a new and updated app! 🌟 With a sleek design and new features, accessing LCPS and school updates has never been easier. Download the app from the Google Play or Apple App Store and explore it today!
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The Loudoun County School Board will hold a meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn. For details: https://lcps.pub/47jLEC4
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Sunday, September 8, is World Physical Therapy Day. We are so grateful for our Physical Therapists – thank you for everything you do for our students each and every day!
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Families, stay connected! Check out our latest video on the communication tools available to you – from school updates to bus routes, we’ve got you covered. Stay informed and engaged with LCPS! https://vimeo.com/1001616225/23565efc1b?share=copy
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Did you miss Tuesday’s, August 27, Back-to-School Question and Answer Session hosted by Superintendent Spence and LCPS leaders? Staff and community members submitted questions in advance to be answered by the team. Watch here: https://vimeo.com/1003291338