Show submenu for Families
Show submenu for Students
Show submenu for Community
Show submenu for Staff
Show submenu for About LCPS
Show submenu for School Board
Show submenu for Work for LCPS
Show submenu for

The countdown is officially on for the start of the 2026/27 school year!

Families: Your first task for the new school year is to log in to ParentVUE and update your student’s information. This process includes confirming or updating your student’s emergency contacts, setting your preferred language for written communications and answering required questions. You must update your student’s information to access bus and class schedules when they are released on Wednesday, August 12.

Looking for more back‑to‑school tips? Visit the LCPS First Day webpage for everything you need to start the year strong!

3 days ago, LCPS
A poster with the words "READY for the FIRST DAY?" and a backpack. A paper airplane is floating above.

Want to help review challenged instructional materials in LCPS? We're building a volunteer roster of parents/guardians and staff for the 2026–27 school year!

- Sign-up opens Aug. 1, and runs year-round
- Must have a student in LCPS or be a current staff member
- Participation is based on eligibility and availability

Visit the Challenged Instructional Resources page for details and to sign up to volunteer.

3 days ago, LCPS
A blue background with various books in a row. Text reads "Volunteer Opportunity for LCPS Parents, Guardians and Staff Review Challenged Materials".

The Loudoun County School Board updated Student Dress Code Policy 8270. The changes take effect at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Families are encouraged to review the updated expectations with their students before the first day of school to help ensure a smooth start to the year.

Read a summary of the changes and review the updated Student Dress Code Policy 8270.

3 days ago, LCPS
Blue and white background with the text "UPDATE" in bold. The Loudoun County Public Schools logo below.
As we gear up for a new school year, it’s the perfect time to download the updated LCPS, ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps. The refreshed LCPS app brings all the important information, including school news, events, calendars, menus and more, together in one place. The ParentVUE and StudentVUE are essential educational tools, allowing families and students to track academic progress and to provide important information. Families using the old ParentVUE app will automatically be prompted to switch. Download the apps today to start off the school year smoothly and to stay informed wherever you go! Learn more: https://lcps.pub/3RoLFBb
6 days ago, LCPS
Blue graphic with the word ‘Update’ and the Loudoun County Public Schools logo.
Don't wait until August to schedule your student's required immunizations. Schedule immunization appointments now and prepare your student to be able to start school on time in August. Students entering kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade have required immunizations. Once your student has been immunized, provide proof of vaccination to your student's school any time before the first day of school. Students without the appropriate documentation will not be able to start school on the first day of school. For more details: www.lcps.org/Immunizations
15 days ago, LCPS
Poster with a girl holding books and a syringe symbol. Text: "Does your student have their required immunizations?"
Backpacks, story time, new friends – kindergarten is calling! If you haven't already, register your rising kindergartner and get ready for an amazing first year. Learn more: www.lcps.org/KindergartenRegistration
about 1 month ago, LCPS
A flyer for Loudoun County Public Schools. It features two children holding books, and states "Kindergarten Registration Now Open!"
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Loudoun County School Board voted to name its next high school, HS-14, Thornton Summit High School. The school is located at 41634 Steeplechase Loop Drive and is situated on the same campus as Watson Mountain Middle School. Thornton Summit High School is expected to open at the start of the 2028-2029 school year and will have a capacity of 2,100 students across approximately 345,000 square feet. Read more: https://www.lcps.org/article/3009302
about 1 month ago, LCPS
LCPS Update Graphic
Attention! Students interested in playing a sport in fall 2026 should review this important information about LCPS athletics tryouts and registration: https://lcps.pub/43sGOkE
about 2 months ago, LCPS
LCPS Update Graphic
Congrats to Trailside Middle School for being recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work® (PLC) by Solution Tree for its success in raising student achievement. Read more: https://lcps.pub/4a6meKw
2 months ago, LCPS
Two students study together at a library table surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.
Two Rock Ridge High School publications earned major national honors this year, highlighting their exceptional commitment to student journalism. The Rock Ridge yearbook – Genesis – received a Gold Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and a prestigious Pacemaker Award from the National Scholastic Press Association, making it one of only seven schools in the nation to earn both top awards in 2026. The Blaze, Rock Ridge’s student-run newspaper, was recognized as a School Newspapers Online Distinguished Site after earning all six digital badges for excellence. More: https://lcps.pub/4x28SsH
2 months ago, LCPS
Group of six young people wearing gold paper crowns posing indoors with a trophy held by the person in the center.
LCPS, through participation in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, will be providing free meals this summer for all students ages 18 and younger throughout Loudoun County. For important information about the summer meals program for this year, go to: https://lcps.pub/4viz6W3
2 months ago, LCPS
Blue graphic with the word ‘Update’ and the Loudoun County Public Schools logo.
Gretchen Swierczynski, a reading teacher at the North Star School, is this month’s SHINE award winner. Ms. Swierczynski was nominated by a fellow North Star teacher, Deborah Jackson, who shared that Ms. Swierczynski works tirelessly with North Star students who face the highest stakes, those who feel that graduation is out of reach. “Mrs. S doesn’t just teach reading. She restores the confidence students need to cross the finish line and earn their diplomas. She is a mentor, a leader, a teammate and a life-changer for the students who need her most,” wrote Ms. Jackson in her nomination.

As a SHINE award recipient, Ms. Swierczynski received a gift coordinated by the Loudoun Education Foundation and sponsored by Apple Federal Credit Union. SHINE, or Spotlighting Heroes in Education, is a joint LEF and LCPS initiative celebrating staff who go above and beyond for students and the community. Learn more at www.lcps.org/SHINE.
2 months ago, LCPS
Two people stand side by side indoors against a blue cinderblock wall and a black display screen. The person on the left holds a white basket filled with items and a bouquet of pink tulips. Both people wear layered outfits, and ID badges hang
Five people stand in a row indoors against a blue cinderblock wall and a large black display screen. Two people in the center hold a large purple sign that reads “WE ♥ EDUCATORS” with “Loudoun Education Foundation” printed in the lower corner. The group is dressed in business and casual attire, and all wear ID badges or lanyards.
Four people sit at desks in a classroom or library space with glass windows revealing bookshelves behind them. The person in the center, with curly hair and glasses, holds both hands near the face while others on either side clap.
Reminder: LCPS seeks feedback on School Calendar Options for 2028-2029. Families and staff, please look for a link in your email to the survey and complete it by May 21. Thank you in advance for your input! More details: https://lcps.pub/42VjrQk
3 months ago, LCPS
Loudoun County Public Schools survey announcement with LCPS logo on a blue and white background.
Congratulations to Mr. Skubal, a teacher at Cool Spring Elementary School, for being recognized as the Region IV Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted for 2025-2026! Awarded by the Virginia Association for the Gifted, Mr. Skubal earned the highest evaluation by the selection committee for his dedication to providing academic enrichment opportunities and support for the gifted students of Cool Spring. Read more: https://lcps.pub/4uS60g4
3 months ago, LCPS
Alan Skubal in a green shirt standing in front of a cartoon penguin mural on a painted brick wall.
Riverside High School Computer Science Teacher Kathryn Cossa was recently recognized as a Virginia 2026 Computer Science Champion for Grades 9-12, specifically for her work with the CS Buddies program. This program pairs high school students with elementary students to support computer science lessons in the classroom.

Ms. Cossa is dedicated to supporting all students in building their confidence and facilitating early exposure to computer science. She is a role model for elementary and high school students alike!
3 months ago, LCPS
An adult leaning over a row of seated students in a computer lab, gesturing toward a desktop monitor while the students work at keyboards. Multiple desktop computers are visible on long tables, and several faces are intentionally blurred.
Summer plans are starting. Have you applied for preschool yet?
LCPS offers free, full-day preschool for eligible 4-year-olds, with caring teachers and a play-based learning environment that prepares children for kindergarten.

Spots are filling, and now is a great time to apply before summer gets busy.

Learn more: lcps.org/preschool
Questions? 571-252-2110 | HeadStart@lcps.org
--
Los planes de verano ya están comenzando. ¿ya solicitó preescolar?

LCPS ofrece preescolar gratuito de día completo para niños elegibles de 4 años, con maestros atentos y un ambiente de aprendizaje basado en el juego que prepara a los niños para el kínder.
Ahora es un buen momento para inscribirse antes de que el verano se llene de actividades.

Más información: lcps.org/preschool
¿Preguntas? 571-252-2110 | HeadStart@lcps.org
3 months ago, LCPS
Promotional graphic for Loudoun County Public Schools preschool. Two photos show young children in a classroom—one group standing together near a wall display and another child drawing at a table. Text reads, “Where confidence and curiosity begin. Free, full-day preschool for eligible 4-year-olds.” Loudoun County Public Schools logo and website, lcps.org/preschool, appear at the bottom.
LCPS seeks feedback on School Calendar Options for 2028-2029. Families and staff, please look for a link in your email to the survey sent today, Thursday, May 7, and complete the survey by May 21. Thank you in advance for your input! More details: https://lcps.pub/4trTSBn
3 months ago, LCPS
Blue graphic with white text reading ‘LCPS Survey’ on the left and the Loudoun County Public Schools circular logo in the lower right
Meadowland Elementary’s 4th‑ and 5th‑grade students welcomed a special guest when NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Captain Barry Wilmore visited their school and shared stories from his missions, including his unexpectedly long 286‑day stay aboard the International Space Station. Wilmore described the awe of space travel, what it’s like to complete a spacewalk, and even how water is recycled aboard the ISS. Wilmore encouraged students to “study, study, study and learn, learn, learn,” emphasizing that a strong foundation in math and science opens doors to incredible opportunities. Read more: https://lcps.pub/496mmJo
3 months ago, LCPS
A person wearing a blue astronaut-style flight suit stands among rows of seated elementary-age students gathered around cafeteria tables in a school gym or multipurpose room, with teachers and school staff visible in the background.
Attention, parents and guardians! Student report cards are now available in ParentVUE. Need help with ParentVUE? Go to: https://lcps.pub/3YDrmzo
4 months ago, LCPS
Blue graphic with the word ‘Update’ and the Loudoun County Public Schools logo.

It’s Earth Week, April 20-24! Recently at J.L. Simpson Middle School, students donned green aprons and gloves for a different kind of lunch duty. Throughout the school’s three lunch periods, members of the school’s Student Council collected, sorted and measured all the food and trash discarded by their classmates. Students at Watson Mountain Middle and Blue Ridge Middle conducted similar food‑waste audits. Backed by the data they collected, the students will develop communication plans to encourage their peers to reduce waste and make their schools greener. These audits are part of each school’s Green Team work, coordinated by the LCPS Office of Sustainability, and part of LCPS’ overall commitment to involving students in sustainable solutions for a greener tomorrow! Read more: https://lcps.pub/4cyYC1t

4 months ago, LCPS
A group of students and one adult stand behind a table in a school cafeteria, wearing green aprons and gloves. Clipboards and papers are on the table, and a sign in the background reads “Waste Station,” with cafeteria tables and wall banners visible behind them.
Students wearing aprons and disposable gloves stand along a cafeteria sorting station, placing leftover food and containers into large labeled bins. Other students wait in line behind the station, and international flags hang from the ceiling in the background.
Several students wearing aprons and gloves sort cafeteria waste into color-coded bins labeled “Food Scraps,” “Single Use Plastics,” and “Other Trash,” placing leftovers from divided trays into the appropriate containers. Informational signs are taped to the tables above each bin.