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
Snuggle up with a good book! This morning, we kicked off the day with a cozy read-aloud assembly, and later today, we'll surprise the students with DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time! A fun reminder that we're always #BetterTogether when we grow through reading.
We hope you will join us this evening for our winter chorus concert!
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
We would love for you to join us next week for lunch! Please use the QR code to RSVP. We hope to see you!
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
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
We are THRILLED to announce that we are now an official PURPLE STAR SCHOOL!
The Purple Star School Program is a state-sponsored recognition designed to emphasize the importance of assisting military children with school transition and developing programs that recognize the value of military service and civic responsibility.
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
Save the date! Please join us along the bus loop in front of the school for our annual book character parade! We can't wait to see our students dressed up as their favorite character!
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
Volunteers are needed to help with school picture day coming up on Monday, October 21st. As a thank you, volunteers receive a $25 discount code via email after Picture Day.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094DA8A82FAB9-52415069-fall
Congratulations to our fifth grade student Emanuel from Mrs. Galer's class! His artwork was one of twelve pictures chosen to be included in the annual D.A.R.E. calendar out of all LCPS fifth grade students!
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
