Loudoun County Public Schools

Thank you The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation for maximizing experiences for LCPS youth! Contributions and efforts help to close opportunity gaps and support historically underrepresented students in advanced academic programs.

Meet Simpson Middle School’s new principal, Dr. Tripp Di Nicola. Principal Di Nicola is an inspired lifelong learner. Find out more: https://lcps.pub/3P4qd0c

Congrats to Megan Tucker, the dean of curriculum, STEAM teacher, gifted teacher and instructional facilitator for technology at Hillsboro Charter Academy, for being named the A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year by the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Read more: https://lcps.pub/3E8gf7A

We're gearing up to welcome back more than 83,000 students to school on Thursday, August 24. We're excited for a great year! Read more about the new 2023-24 school year here: https://lcps.pub/45DFUAG

Thank you Equinix, Inc.! In addition to equitable and inclusive access to technology and connectivity, LCPS students learn skills needed to thrive in today's digitally driven world and to bridge the digital divide.

Meet Lucketts Elementary School’s new principal, Laura Ganley. Principal Ganley brings the best practices of some of LCPS’ best principals to her new role. Find out more: https://lcps.pub/47xdhXU

School starts soon! Make sure your student has their required school vaccinations. Only students with the required school vaccinations will be able to start school on the first day, Thursday, August 24. All kindergarteners must have current immunization requirements before enrolling in school. For more information about required vaccinations, go to: https://lcps.pub/3DP1Ih7
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¡La escuela comienza pronto! Asegúrese de que su estudiante tenga las vacunas escolares requeridas. Solo los estudiantes con las vacunas escolares requeridas podrán comenzar la escuela el primer día, el jueves 24 de agosto. Todos los niños de kindergarten deben tener requisitos actuales de inmunización antes de inscribirse en la escuela. Para obtener más información sobre las vacunas requeridas, consulte los: https://lcps.pub/3DP1Ih7

As the start of school is just around the corner, we welcomed 638 new employees, including 267 teachers new to the profession at a special event, Welcome O.N.E., last week. Read more: https://lcps.pub/45v4hAy

LCPS Families: Please login to ParentVUE to complete the Online Verification process as part of LCPS’ First Day of School initiative. For questions, go to: www.lcps.org/FirstDay
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Familias de LCPS: Inicie sesión en ParentVUE para completar el proceso de verificación en línea como parte de la iniciativa del primer día de clases de LCPS. Para preguntas, vaya a: www.lcps.org/FirstDay

Purcellville Police Department partnership with LCPS, and its trust and commitment to diverse communities can be felt throughout the County. A long time participant of Job For A Day, Homework Club and community outreach forge lasting impacts on all students.

The Loudoun County School Board held a meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Read the summary here: https://lcps.pub/451w7EW

Last week was the unofficial start to the upcoming school year for division leadership with more than 600 administrators together for a two-day professional development event. Learn more: https://lcps.pub/440lCQI

The National Weather Service has indicated that potentially hazardous weather is impending in Loudoun County. All LCPS facilities, schools and campuses will close at 3:30 p.m., and all school activities are canceled for today August 7, 2023, beginning at 3:30 p.m. All School Board and committee meetings are also canceled.

Congrats to Ben Stodola, the chair of Rock Ridge High School’s Career and Technical Education Department, for being named the Virginia Association of Marketing Educators (VAME) 2023 Teacher of the Year. Read more: https://lcps.pub/47ncwjT

The Loudoun County School Board will hold a meeting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8, at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn. For details: https://lcps.pub/3qacpaZ

Thank you, Susan Mitchell, for your service to health and medical sciences, serving on the Loudoun Education Foundation Board and strengthening STEM and workforce development initiatives in LCPS! You are a true champion for empowering LCPS students.

Did you know LCPS surveys students, families and staff yearly to receive feedback? We do! Division and school-level reports for our Annual Stakeholder Survey are available online. For details, go to: https://lcps.pub/43MOL1O

Our 2024 graduation and celebration schedule is now available on our website here: https://lcps.pub/3OEwEac

A team of students at Belmont Ridge Middle School achieved a first-of-its-kind creation as part of their Summer Sustainability Academy. Find out what these future engineers created: https://lcps.pub/3YeI07K

Thank you Sharon Wright! Your long-standing support of LCPS has been above reproach, from Advisory Committees, Job-for-a-Day and countless LCPS events. Your continued advocacy, support and enthusiasm for and about our students and staff are treasured and appreciated.

Python boot camp teaches teachers computer language this summer! Computer science teacher Dr. Chapin and three rising seniors from the Academies of Loudoun hosted the summer camp. Learn more: https://lcps.pub/3Q5n4y5

Thank you Morven Park Center for Civic Impact! In 22-23, 7195 individual LCPS students across 44 schools engaged in unique civics experiences through 4 key civic competencies:
Your voice matters; Examine current and complex issues; Take responsibility; and Make an Impact.

According to Niche.com, seven Loudoun County Public Schools high schools rank among the top 25 high schools in Virginia in 2023. Learn more about this exciting ranking: https://lcps.pub/3XRLyMV

Be on the lookout for the Second Annual Dominion Cluster Bike Tour taking place this Friday, July 21! Meet your principal or join the ride. For an itinerary of the event, go to: https://lcps.pub/3JV2SLr

Congrats to Emory Ellis, a senior at Stone Bridge High School, for representing Virginia at a delegation of his peers and celebrity advocates in D.C. for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 2023 Children’s Congress. Read more: https://lcps.pub/3rnb94h

Thank you, Rosendin! Innovators in technology, Rosendin’s long-time partnership has shared career development and exploration with students in the fields of engineering increasing awareness and experiences that will positively impact future endeavors.

Thank you to Loudoun First Responders Foundation! Your funding and support helped make the LCPS First Responders Recognition Event a success; more than 175+ folks gathered in appreciation for essential cross-team collaboration, diverse contributions and achievements.

REMINDER: Loudoun County Public Schools will be providing free meals this summer for students ages 18 and younger at eight locations throughout Loudoun County. For important information about the summer meals program for this year, go to: https://lcps.pub/3JiJdVn
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Recordatorio: Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Loudoun proporcionarán comidas gratuitas este verano para estudiantes de 18 años o menos en ocho ubicaciones en todo el Condado de Loudoun. Para obtener información importante sobre el programa de comidas de verano para este año, visite: https://lcps.pub/3JiJdVn

All LCPS schools and offices are closed today, Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July.