Lynchburg City Schools

Meet the LCS alums breaking into the machining industry. They’ll graduate at the end of this month from the 12-week Women in Machining program, hosted by Vector Space in partnership with the City of Lynchburg, Virginia Government, Lynchburg Beacon of Hope, and Virginia Career Works - Central Region. Equipped with hands-on technical training and vital career development skills, they’ll go on to continue their education or secure entry-level machine tooling jobs. ⚙️

Read about how they’re defying the odds in a male-dominated field: https://www.lcsedu.net/2023/08/24/meet-lcs-women-breaking-machining-industry

to Sabra Jones, a nutrition team member at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School for Innovation!

“She always looks out for my son in the cafeteria and makes sure he’s okay. She has contacted me to tell me how wonderful he is, and I appreciate that so much.” -LCS parent

Want to highlight your favorite teacher or staff member? Let us know: www.lcsedu.net/shout-out.

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Want to be a teacher? Got a bachelor’s degree? Streamline your path to licensure through our new Classified Teacher program. You’ll jump right into the classroom full-time, guided by experienced mentors. You’ll have plenty of support along the way, with comprehensive benefits and a starting salary of $42,300, which is at the 90th percentile of the current teacher starting salary.

Apply for any open teacher position now: https://lcsedu.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

All smiles during the first week of school at LCS Virtual Academy! 😍

Just like that, the first week of school is in the books! SO proud of all of our students and how engaged they were! Looking forward to many more weeks like this.

Our community showed up for LCS on the first day of school! Thank you to everyone who helped give our students a warm welcome. ❤️

Welcome back, Huskies! 🫶

Heritage High School is back, baby! 🧡💙

These T. C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation Eagles soared right into their first day of school! 🦅

Three cheers for the first day of school! We missed these smiling faces! 📣💐🥹

Tomorrow is the first day of school! Bring on the first-day outfits, the reunions with new friends and old, and the new teacher introductions!

Parents and guardians, be sure to download the Traversa Ride 360 app to track your child’s bus commute: http://www.lcsedu.net/departments/transportation/app

We kicked off the school year this past weekend with a back-to-school celebration at the University of Lynchburg! Tomorrow is the first day of school, and we couldn’t be more excited. 🤩👏

Want to make a positive impact on the lives of students across the division? The Lynchburg City School Board is looking for volunteers to serve on the Equity Task Force, the School Health Advisory Board, the Special Education Advisory Committee, and the General Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee this school year.

Learn more and apply by Aug. 25: https://www.lcsedu.net/2023/07/21/school-board-seeking-volunteers-2023-24-advisory-committees

Oh hey, it’s Enrollment Day! 🖍️✌️🌭 It’s not too late to join the party–visit your child’s school before 6:30 p.m. today to make sure you’re all set for the school year.

Get all the info you need about returning to school here: https://www.lcsedu.net/2023/08/01/back-school-central

Introducing the Traversa Ride 360 app! LCS parents and guardians can now use it to see their child’s bus routes, track their bus location in real-time, and get alerts about delays and changes. Swipe to see our bus drivers training on the app last week. 🚌📱

Get the app before the first day of school: www.lcsedu.net/departments/transportation/app

Our fifth annual was a success! More than 350 educators from across the region came together to learn about the latest in educational technology. They’ll kick off the school year equipped with insights on everything from AI to inclusive teaching strategies.

Wednesday, Aug. 9 is Enrollment Day! Swing by your child’s school anytime from 12:30-6:30 p.m. to meet teachers and finish any paperwork needed to get your family ready for the first day of school. This is required for all students except for those at Bass Elementary School. 🏫🤝

Pro tip: Register online for the school year beforehand to make Enrollment Day a breeze: www.lcsedu.net/registration

We’re considering potential paths toward a brighter future for LCS, which may include closing, rezoning, renovating, or repurposing schools. Get answers to frequently asked questions here: https://www.lcsedu.net/schoolboard/master-plan/faq

We need your feedback. Fill out the survey: https://bit.ly/lcs4plans

To learn more, join us for an open house tonight between 6 and 8 p.m. at Dearington Elementary School.

When you give a kid a spray bottle… 🌊💦

Students and families took to the blacktops to celebrate the culmination of LCS summer programs last week. Even the Lynchburg Fire Department joined the party. Here’s to learning new things and splashing with abandon!

There are big changes on the horizon for LCS, which may include closing, repurposing, or renovating schools.

Come to an open house (6-8pm) to learn more about what these changes could look like:
🛠️Monday, July 17 at Paul Munro Elementary
🛠️Tuesday, July 18 at Sandusky Elementary
🛠️Wednesday, July 19 at Heritage Elementary
🛠️Monday, July 24 at Dearington Elementary

Can’t make it? Don’t worry–you can get info and give us your feedback here: http://www.lcsedu.net/master-plan

CANNONBALL! 🌊 Two weeks ago, many of these Power Scholars Academy sixth graders didn’t know how to swim, but they’re making steady progress with lessons at the YMCA of Central Virginia. After a summer of focused academics and aquatic fun, they’ll go back to school ready to knock their classes out of the park–and backstroke through any bodies of water they encounter along the way. 🏊🏿

In April, we asked you how you’d want the future of LCS to look. Based on community input, a team of consultants drafted some possible scenarios that outline potential paths forward, including rezoning, renovating, converting, and closing schools.

We want your feedback! Learn more and fill out the survey here: http://www.lcsedu.net/master-plan

To learn more, attend one of the following open houses. Each event is 6:00-8:00 p.m.:
🛠️Monday, July 17 at Paul Munro Elementary
🛠️Tuesday, July 18 at Sandusky Elementary
🛠️Wednesday, July 19 at Heritage Elementary
🛠️Monday, July 24 at Dearington Elementary

We’re all about spreading the love–but not the germs! Make sure your child has all the immunizations they need before the first day of school. 🦠💉

Learn more: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/

Science experiments! Robotics lessons! Real-life reptiles from SeaQuest Lynchburg! Camp Encanto has it all. Besides good, old-fashioned fun, it provides equitable summer learning opportunities for a diverse group of students, from English learners to those with disabilities. 🚁🐕🦎🐢

E. C. Glass Theatre alumna Maggie Contreras is taking the film world by storm. Her documentary “Maestra,” an audience award winner at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, follows five international competitors in the world’s only competition for female orchestra conductors. It’s a love letter to the women’s perseverance and passion as they stake their claim in a field dominated by men.

“It was at E. C. Glass where I first understood that a career in the entertainment industry was something achievable,” she said. “Because my teachers brought in LCS alumni to speak with students, I discovered that my dream job was a real job.”

Now based in California, Maggie will return to Lynchburg for a special “Maestra” screening and Q&A at the Academy Center of the Arts on Saturday at 4 p.m. 🎻🎥🍿

Talk about talent! These elementary schoolers drew oil pastel self-portraits last week with the help of our friends at the Academy Center of the Arts. As Promoting Excellence Through Accelerated Learning (PETAL) students, their summer days are full of fun challenges like this one, along with advanced reading and math programming. 🎨🖌️

Did you know that kids 18 and under in Lynchburg can get meals completely free of charge this summer? We’re serving food on a first-come, first-served basis, and meals must be eaten onsite. 🍗🥦🥛

Find a distribution location near you: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/school-nutrition/summer-food-service-program

Lynchburg City Schools will be closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Summer programs will resume as normal Wednesday, July 5. ❤️🤍💙

At LCS, math is more than a class–it’s a fundamental part of students’ development as critical thinkers. We’re offering up to a $10,000 bonus per year for the next two years to newly hired middle and high school math teachers who commit to LCS for four years.
🔷5+ years of experience: $10,000 bonus
🔷1-5 years of experience: $7,500 bonus
🔷0 years of experience: $5,000 bonus

Join our team! Apply today: www.lcsedu.net/jobs

These LCS elementary schoolers got to try their hand at some firefighting skills last week! The Lynchburg Fire Department visited Power Scholars Academy students at Perrymont Elementary School to teach them a thing or two about fire safety. 🚒🔥

Sheffield Elementary School, William Marvin Bass Elementary School, and Dearington Elementary School for Innovation - LCS have made enormous progress in reading and math over the past three years. This month, the Virginia Department of Education - VDOE honored them with the 2023 Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award. Learn more: https://www.lcsedu.net/2023/06/28/three-lcs-schools-recognized-continuous-improvement

Did you know you can register for the 2023-24 school year in less time than it takes your sunscreen to set? Lather up that SPF, grab your computer, and visit www.lcsedu.net/registration. Your future self will thank you–for the UV protection and the smooth start to the school year! 🧴💻☀️

Introducing the new principal of T. C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation, Christen Rhodes! You may know her as an assistant principal at E. C. Glass High School or as a former teacher and administrator at Fort Hill Community School. With more than 20 years of experience spanning alternative, special, and general education, Christen is a champion for all students. Show her some love in the comments! 💛🦅 Learn more: https://www.lcsedu.net/2023/06/21/t-c-miller-elementary-welcomes-new-principal

Safe Schools Lynchburg, the Lynchburg Police Department, and the Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation are teaming up with LCS to bolster school safety at E.C. Glass High School. 💙

Every Second Counts: Lynchburg group launches pilot project to boost school safety Safe Schools Lynchburg is a volunteer-led committee formed by community member Rick Read, a grandfather of five school-aged or close to school-aged children.

Lynchburg City Schools will be closed Monday, June 19 for Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚 SOL Academy will begin on Tuesday, June 20. Other ongoing summer programs will resume as normal on Tuesday.

From helping students create a pollinator garden to building ESL learners’ vocabularies at Amazement Square, the things LCS teachers did with Classroom Innovation Grants from the Lynchburg City Schools Education Foundation this past year were truly spectacular. We’ve got a creative crew of teachers! 💡

Lynchburg City Schools is hiring math teachers! We’re offering up to a $10,000 bonus per year for the next two years to newly signed middle and high school math teachers with a four-year commitment to LCS.
🔷5+ years of experience: $10,000 bonus
🔷1-5 years of experience: $7,500 bonus
🔷0 years of experience: $5,000 bonus

Apply now: www.lcsedu.net/jobs

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