• Meet John Johnson, an athletics trainer at the University of North Carolina and a Tuscarora High School alum. He provides helpful advice on how to overcome adversity.

Back to School with Jennifer Yu

  • Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we're highlighting everyday life tips from high-profile LCPS alums. Jennifer Yu, a Woman Chess Grandmaster, Harvard student AND a Stone Bridge HS alum, explains how she handles pressure, setbacks and overall mental health.

Back to School with Marisa Stark

  • Marissa Stark, a professional ballerina for the Nashville Ballet AND a Loudoun Valley HS alum, shares successful tips to avoid physical and mental distractions. Stay tuned for more videos highlighting high-profile LCPS alums. 

Back to School with Kendrick Umstattd


  • On this #WellnessWednesday, Kendrick Umstattd, a software engineer at Google AND a Loudoun County High School alum, talks about the importance of asking for help and why it takes a lot of courage to do just that! 

Welcome Back to School with Trace McSorley


  • Trace McSorley, former Baltimore Ravens quarterback (now with the Arizona Cardinals) AND a Briar Woods High School alum, talks about the need for a strong support network! This is just one video in a series highlighting high-profile LCPS alums. Stay tuned for more!

Welcome Back to School with Kevin Rogers


  • Kevin Rogers, a professional Lacrosse player for the Chrome Lacrosse Club AND a Loudoun County HS alum, brings awareness to learning differences, and shares the importance of a strong support network! This is the second video in a series highlighting high-profile LCPS alum’s. Stay tuned for more!

Welcome Back to School with Jonathan Allen


  • The LCPS Communications and Community Engagement Office is proud to release the first in an ongoing series of videos designed to help students:

    • Become aware of mental health resources;
    • Reach out to a support system to achieve goals and excel in school; and
    • Positively support those with learning differences. 

    These videos feature a series of high-profile LCPS alumni.  The first in this series is hosted by Stone Bridge High School alumnus Jonathan Allen. Allen is a defensive tackle with the Washington Football Team. He shares his memories of going back to school in the fall and speaks to the importance of finding a support network.