Check out this Think Fast with Superintendent Spence! Each month, Dr. Aaron Spence answers a few rapid-fire questions from students and staff. https://vimeo.com/1007736577
Plan to attend the Course Planner Learning Session Webinars for Parents/Guardians on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Course Planner is an interactive tool that will assist LCPS staff, students, and families with the academic planning and the course selection process. Parents/guardians of 5th and 6th-grade students are invited to attend a learning session at 6 p.m. and parents/guardians of 7th through 11th-grade students are invited to attend a learning session starting at 7 p.m. If you are unable to attend, these webinars will be recorded and posted to the LCPS School Counseling webpage. Webinar links and more information can be found on the LCPS School Counseling webpage:
https://www.lcps.org/schoolinks
The next Student Success Talk with Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence is on December 17, 2024 at Trailside 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!
Registration for the 2025/26 school year opens on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Registration is for kindergarten students and all students who will be new to LCPS. See Student Registration – www.lcps.org/StudentRegistration – for details including documents needed for registration.
Are you on active duty in the uniformed services or working on federally owned property located in VA? If you haven’t already, please fill out the Federal Impact Aid survey via ParentVUE. For details, go to: https://lcps.pub/3AmEX5V
A big thank you to our schools, staff, students and community for a successful first-ever One LCPS Celebration Day! Thanks for making LCPS shine. Check out all the photo contest winners: https://lcps.pub/4hIdzA7
LCPS is hosting Student Success Talks with Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence! LCPS Families are invited to join these talks between November 2024 and May 2025 in all eight election districts. Topics will include ParentVUE, assessments, college and career readiness, mental health and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with LCPS staff and learn valuable tips for supporting student success. Visit the LCPS website for details! www.lcps.org/successtalks
We look forward to welcoming parents into our classrooms on Wednesday, November 20th. Parents are invited to attend 1 class to spending all day experiencing the life of a middle school student. We will have space available for parents to check phone messages and/or emails. We ask that parents do not have their devices out during class. Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/yrzHmBd45Pto7ggQ9 There will be a brief survey we ask parents to complete after their day at Trailside. Your feedback is important to us!
Are you on active duty in the uniformed services or working on federally-owned property located in VA? Please fill out the Federal Impact Aid survey via ParentVUE. For details, go to: https://lcps.pub/3NJINcy
Sunday, October 27, is World Occupational Therapists Day. Thank you for the patience, kindness and expertise you provide our students each and every day. #WorldOccupationalTherapyDay
Happy Transportation Staff Appreciation Day (Oct. 23)! We want to thank all our LCPS Transportation Staff for their hard work and dedication to keeping our students safe! Plus, watch this important safety video, just in time for National School Bus Safety Week. https://lcps.pub/48yttsZ
Makeup photo day is on Friday, October 25th.
While we prioritize new students and students who were not able to make the original picture day, we would like to photograph any student who would like a retake. So that we can work together to photograph all students who both need and would like a retake picture, we have included guidelines for a successful retake day at the following link: www.vosphoto.com/retakes
Students who have not previously ordered can still place a preorder for retake day using this link: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001141259#login
It’s celebration day – One LCPS Celebration Day, that is! Today, Thursday, Oct. 17, we are celebrating our staff and students. Wear your school’s spirit wear or colors so staff can take photos and tag us at #WeAreOneLCPS!
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
School Photos are now online! Families should have received an E-proof via email.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
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
Joint Statement from Superintendent Aaron Spence and Board Chair Melinda Mansfield on Safety, Student Privacy and Misinformation: https://lcps.pub/4eXqSKK
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
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
Happy National Principals Month! Thank you for leading and inspiring us every single day.
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
