Trailside Middle School

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

Sunday, October 6, is National Coaches Day. Thank you, LCPS coaches and mentors!

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

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

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.

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