Loudoun Education Foundation

🎉 That's a wrap on the 2025–26 school year! And just look at this energy — that's what learning looks like when it's hands-on and fun.

This year, with your support, LEF helped fund classroom grants that brought projects like this PROPEL challenge to life, provided scholarships to graduating seniors, and kept kids fueled and ready to learn — delivering 54,190 weekend meal bags and supporting 21 in-school pantries through our Fueled program.

To every student, teacher, and donor who made this year possible — thank you.

Wishing everyone a happy, restful summer! ☀️

What a year for Fueled!

This week, LEF’s food security program wrapped up its final pack night of the school year.

Together, volunteers packed 54,190 meal bags, a 14% increase over last year. Fueled now serves more than 2,000 students across 57 schools, helping meet the growing need for food and basic hygiene support throughout Loudoun County.

None of this would be possible without our incredible community. Thank you to the donors who invest in this work, the volunteers who show up pack after pack, and the schools, businesses, and community members who host food, snack, and hygiene drives throughout the year.

Because of your support, more Loudoun County Public Schools students have access to the essentials they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for answering the call and helping care for our neighbors.

📍See where Fueled is making an impact: https://www.loudouneducationfoundation.org/school-impact

This spring LEF stepped into the classroom to see the brilliant work Loudoun County Public Schools teachers are achieving with Innovation in Education grants.

At Blue Ridge Middle School, an LEF grant supported Liz O’Neill as she ran the 8th grade in-house art field trip titled “A Day in Clay.” Students participated in three workshops: wheel thrown pottery, clay birds (handbuilding), and underglaze transfers (a finishing technique).

Because of the LEF grant, O’Neill was able to bring in artists skilled in ceramics to augment the students’ experience.

The next classroom grant window opens in August.

LCPS teachers, we hope you'll apply next school year. Have a wonderful and well-deserved summer break!

🌟 SHINE Spotlight 🌟

Congrats to Brittany Lewis, Behavior Resource Teacher 👏

Brittany’s consistency, collaboration, and proactive support have made a lasting impact on students and staff. From strengthening PBIS programs to anticipating needs before they arise, she helps create a positive, supportive school culture every day. 💛

Thank you, Brittany, for your efforts to go above and beyond for the schools and students you serve.

A HUGE thank you to our sponsors, You've Got Maids of Northern Virginia, for helping us gift Brittany a large airbnb gift card for her next snowboarding adventure!
Loudoun County Public Schools

🔨Big news!

We are thrilled to share that 100WomenStrong of Loudoun County, Virginia is awarding LEF a $20,000 grant to launch Summer in the Trades, a brand new week-long camp for 8th graders that puts hands-on career exploration front and center.

Led by the LCPS Division of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, the camp will welcome 200 students across two sessions, giving them a firsthand look at eight CTE pathways, from healthcare and construction to culinary arts, agriculture, computer science, and more.

Because the best time to discover what you love is before you have to choose.

Thank you, 100WomenStrong, for investing in the next generation of Loudoun’s workforce! 💪

✨ SHINE Spotlight ✨

Join us in celebrating Gretchen Swierczynski of North Star School! 🎉

Affectionately known as “The Closer,” Mrs. Swierczynski has a remarkable gift for helping students reach the finish line—especially those who have faced repeated challenges with the WorkKeys assessment. Through her dedication to literacy and unwavering belief in her students, she rebuilds confidence and empowers them to earn their diplomas and move forward with success.

More than a teacher, she is a mentor, leader, teammate, and a true life-changer. 💫

A special thank you to our partners at Apple Federal Credit Union! Their generous support helped us surprise Mrs. S with a $450 StubHub gift card so she can cheer on her favorite team, the Buffalo Bills, live next season. 🏈💙❤️

Mrs. Swierczynski truly embodies the heart of SHINE—going above and beyond to make a lasting difference.

Loudoun County Public Schools