A local CEO is giving back to Loudoun County Public Schools after connecting with the same kind of support that shaped his own path. He was moved by the vibrant and diverse community at Sterling Middle School and the commitment to students and families.
Thank you, Mr. Garcia, for helping create more opportunities and showing how partnerships can make a lasting impact.
Thank you, Mr. Garcia, for helping create more opportunities and showing how partnerships can make a lasting impact.
Plan to attend Setting Students Up for Success After High School, a workshop about how SchooLinks, a college and career readiness platform, can help you and your student plan for what comes after graduation. The workshop will be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stone Bridge High School (43100 Hay Rd, Ashburn, VA). From 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., LCPS staff and SchooLinks representatives will provide an overview of SchooLinks’ features and show how SchooLinks can help you and your student navigate their academic and post-graduation pathway. From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., we will discuss the College Application Manager, which helps students track and complete the college application process. Parents are invited to attend the entire workshop or just the portion that most applies to their student’s current needs.
Tune in to tomorrow’s School Board meeting as the One LCPS Spotlight highlights two exciting new opportunities for students: ACCESS Academy and The Recovery School.
Both programs launch this year and reflect our commitment to meeting students where they are and supporting their academic and personal success.
Watch live on Tuesday, August 12 at: https://lcps.pub/4m92oCi
Both programs launch this year and reflect our commitment to meeting students where they are and supporting their academic and personal success.
Watch live on Tuesday, August 12 at: https://lcps.pub/4m92oCi
Just 10 days until the 2025/26 school year kicks off! Starting today, families can log into ParentVUE to view student bus and class schedules:
High School schedules available at 9 a.m.
Middle School at noon
Elementary School at 2 p.m.
Remember: Online Verification must be completed before viewing schedules. Visit our First Day webpage for resources, FAQs and everything you need to start the year strong.
Congratulations to Daniel Mayer, a 2025 graduate of Briar Woods High School, for being one of just four students across Virginia recognized at the fourth annual event held July 24 at Virginia Commonwealth University. Read more.
Reminder About Parent/Guardian Opt-In for Third-Party Educational Tools and Services
As part of our efforts to provide an engaging learning experience, LCPS uses a range of digital tools and services to support instruction and enhance student learning. Beginning this 2025-2026 school year, LCPS is now required by Google to ask parents to consent, or “opt-in,” for their students to be able to access third-party applications not designed explicitly for K-12 use, which are commonly used in instruction, like YouTube, Google Maps, and Google Translate.
LCPS already limits access to applications that are not required or recommended for learning to the greatest extent possible on LCPS-issued devices and student permissions vary according to their elementary, middle or high school level.
When you complete the Online Verification process for your student(s), you will see a box to opt your student in for these third-party applications for their use in learning. If you have questions, please read the posted Frequently Asked Questions or visit the list of LCPS-approved software.
The countdown is officially on for the start of the 2025–26 school year!
Parents and guardians: your first step for this school year is logging into ParentVUE to complete Online Verification, which opened today. This important process ensures your student’s information is up to date. Online Verification must also be completed before you can access your student’s bus and class schedule, which will be available on Monday, August 11.
Visit our First Day webpage at www.lcps.org/firstday for everything you need to help you and your student start the school year.
Parents and guardians: your first step for this school year is logging into ParentVUE to complete Online Verification, which opened today. This important process ensures your student’s information is up to date. Online Verification must also be completed before you can access your student’s bus and class schedule, which will be available on Monday, August 11.
Visit our First Day webpage at www.lcps.org/firstday for everything you need to help you and your student start the school year.
The Loudoun County School Board passed an updated Grading and Assessment Policy 5030 on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Read more about the updated policy and next steps: https://www.lcps.org/article/2321825
Online Verification in ParentVUE opens Tuesday, August 5! Parents and guardians, this is your chance to: 1. Update or confirm your student’s info; 2. Make opt-in/opt-out selections; 3. Get ready to view class and bus schedules (available August 11!). Online Verification must be completed before being able to access class and bus schedules on Monday, Aug. 11. As a reminder, the first day of school is Thursday, Aug. 21. We are looking forward to welcoming your student for the 2025/26 school year!
From Formula 1 emissions to climate migration, LCPS students tackled big issues using GIS technology. Seven projects were featured on an international stage in July! Read more: https://lcps.pub/3H4FHQu
High School English Learner Teacher Amanda Stoermer, Stone Bridge, spent a week at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, where she participated in the Marine Corps Educators Workshop. This immersive experience helps educators have informative conversations with students who are considering military service and allows educators to learn what their students with military aspirations might one day experience. www.lcps.org/article/2319904
Starting in 2025–26, students must arrive on time to be eligible for sports practices, competitions or performances. The previous 15-minute grace period has been removed. Full details are available at www.lcps.org/athletics. Questions should be directed to your school’s athletic director or the LCPS Division of Athletics and Activities.
New rules will affect rising ninth graders who request special permission to attend a school outside their assigned zone. These students will be ineligible to participate in VHSL athletics for 365 days unless they attended that school’s feeder middle school the previous year. Students attending their zoned school or an LCPS academic program remain eligible. Full details are available at www.lcps.org/athletics. Questions should be directed to your school’s athletic director or the LCPS Division of Athletics and Activities.
Steuart Weller Elementary School’s Amy Frenck turned a dream into reality by publishing her first book. Her students’ enthusiasm has sparked even more stories. Her newest book, Welcome to Kindergarten: A Special Book to Start Your Year, helps students get ready for kindergarten, sharing all of the great learning that will happen in their first year of elementary school. Frenck said that the best part of this new adventure is seeing her students become excited about reading and writing. Read more: https://lcps.pub/4l8kOCG
Backpacks filled with food, compassion, and joy are headed to students at Sterling Middle and Guilford Elementary this summer—Check out how more than 80 student leaders from Sterling Middle School came together for a powerful afternoon of service with Mercy Chefs and Washington Commanders Center, Tyler Biadasz. Read More: https://lcps.pub/3G3vljD
Big congratulations to Stone Bridge High School’s Library Program! Their Historical Artifact Footlocker Program has earned the 2025 Sara Jaffarian Award from the American Library Association. A national honor for hands-on history and innovative learning! https://lcps.pub/40qz2qb
Goshen Post Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team, The Sigmas, won fourth place at the OOTM World Finals held in Michigan in May. The team, composed of students in grades 1, 2, 4 and 5, competed in a technical challenge called “Mech-Animal Sidekick,” in which they designed, built and operated a robotic animal that performed tricks. Read more: https://lcps.pub/45zyxOd
All student-athletes must use the new VHSL physical form dated April 2025, starting July 1. Forms must be signed by a medical provider on or after May 1, 2025, and are valid for 14 months. Incomplete forms or missing signatures may delay participation. Submit completed forms directly to your school’s athletic office. Full details are available at https://www.lcps.org/athletics. Questions should be directed to your school’s athletic director or the LCPS Division of Athletics and Activities.
Big congratulations to Stone Bridge High School! Their library program has been named the 2025 School Library Program of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Librarians. A well-deserved recognition of a student-centered, innovative program that’s making a real impact on learning. Read more: https://lcps.pub/3ZSQqUn
25-26 Athletics Updates: Athletic registration now through Arbiter Sports
Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, all LCPS athletic registrations must be completed through Arbiter Sports. Paper forms and other platforms will no longer be accepted. Arbiter Sports is secure, multilingual and user-friendly. Note: Internet access is available at any LCPS school if needed. Full details are available at https://www.lcps.org/athletics. Questions should be directed to your school’s athletic director or the LCPS Division of Athletics and Activities.
