Your Feedback and Participation Welcomed for the LCPS 2032 Strategic Plan Development
Loudoun County Public Schools developed a strategic plan, the One LCPS: 2027 Strategic Plan for Excellence, to guide our work through 2027. It is now time to begin developing a 2032 Strategic Plan to help guide LCPS decisions and clearly define priorities in our work together. Our goal every day is to support student excellence and well-being, be responsive to and supportive of our staff (the largest workforce in the county) and foster positive interactions across our community to build trust.
Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking input from students, families, staff and community members to help shape the future of our school division to ensure we provide the best education possible for our students.
Right now, we are entering the first phase of listening and feedback. On November 5, you’ll receive a link to the survey, and there are two ways you can help!
Take the survey. We will be sending our families, staff and students a survey about how you feel and what you might suggest as we reexamine our mission, vision, and core values, and how to bring them to life in the coming years to improve student achievement and future pathways.
Participate in a focus group. We envision that the 2032 strategic plan will continue to allow for school improvement, better student outcomes, and increased parental involvement in the school communities and the division. We would love to hear your voice in the process.
It is easy to get involved. When you take the survey, indicate you wish to be considered for participation in a focus group. If selected, you would need to be available in person January 12 - January 16 at the Administration building, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn. More information is included in the survey. We will also be asking parents and community members to become involved in a Strategic Planning Team to support this process.
Please join us as we work together to align our guiding plan for the future. Look for a link to arrive on November 5 from me to invite you to take the survey.
We value your feedback.
With appreciation,
Aaron Spence, Ed.D.
Superintendent
The most recent graduating class has a lot to be proud of. 97.2% of the senior class of over 6,900, now LCPS alumni, graduated on time! Read our full report: lcps.org/annualreport2025
Your Student’s Passport to Global Learning Starts Here
Loudoun County Public Schools is introducing the Academy of Global and Linguistic Studies, a new special high school program that combines global studies, world languages and real-world experiences to prepare students for college, career and life in a global society.
Join our free informational webinar, “Your Passport to Global Learning: Inside the Academy of Global and Linguistic Studies,” to learn more.
Date: November 12, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Online (Webex)
Register to receive the access link by email. https://lcps.pub/47XFkCq
Family Liaisons Support Families in Accessing and Navigating Resources
Every LCPS school has a Family Liaison dedicated to helping families access and navigate community resources. Whether you need assistance with food, housing, health services, employment or other needs, your school’s Family Liaison is here to help.
How Family Liaisons Support Families
Family Liaisons connect families to resources, nonprofit services and community programs throughout Loudoun County.
They help families navigate LCPS programs and resources such as weekend backpack meals, fee waivers, free & reduced meal applications and more.
They support families when a confidential referral or support is needed.
Guidance for Working with Your Family Liaison
Reach out early if your family could use support.
Share your needs so the Family Liaison can connect you with the right help.
Stay in touch to ensure continued access to resources.
Visit your school’s website or the LCPS Family and Community Engagement website to find your Family Liaison.
Why It Matters
When families feel supported, students are more confident and ready to learn. The Family Liaison helps strengthen that connection between home, school and community.
Additional Resources
Loudoun County Government’s Resources for Federal Workforce page lists help with food assistance, housing support, insurance and more.
To help us celebrate, students share what makes LCPS special to them! #WeAreOneLCPS
Join us for School Nutrition Services' Food Show: Flavor Forward: Powered by Students. Driven by Nutrition, on Monday, November 3, from 12-2 p.m. at Riverside High School. Help shape the future of meals at your school, meet LCPS’s own Chef Erik and try a special chef-inspired recipe just for you. More: lcps.org/foodshow
River Bend Middle School partnered with LCPS’s English Learner Family and Community Engagement team and the Division of Equity, Inclusion and Access to host its first Family Feedback Circle. More than 200 parents from diverse backgrounds attended to share their voices and help shape the future of the school.
Family Feedback Circles create a space for listening and learning so River Bend can build programs and supports that reflect the strength of its diversity and the unity of its shared purpose.
Read more : https://lcps.pub/4pVy6p1
Meet Dr. Fredericka Mack, principal of the newly established Recovery, Inspiration, Strength, and Empowerment (R.I.S.E.) Academy, where students in recovery from substance-use disorders can work toward their high school diplomas while receiving the support they need to thrive. With a career rooted in behavioral health and education, and a heart guided by family and mentorship, Dr. Mack brings both professional expertise and personal passion to this role. “Every student deserves a future full of possibilities despite their circumstances,” she says. Read more: https://lcps.pub/4pR1lcr
Grades 9-12 students fluent in a language other than English can earn up to three world language credits and the Seal of Biliteracy through LCPS’s free Credit Through Testing exam. Registration is now open. Learn more: lcps.org/ctt.
Congratulations to Loudoun Valley High School Head Football Coach David Bishop! He’s been named the Washington Commanders’ “Tackle Coach of the Week” for Week 1. The Commanders are awarding a grant to support the Vikings football program, and Coach Bishop will be honored on the field at a Commanders home game later this season. Read the full story on our website: https://lcps.pub/4nQhs8l
We’ve Extended the Survey!
There’s still time to share your feedback. The deadline for the LCPS Special Programs and Capital Budget Survey has been extended to October 6. Your input will help guide future programs and projects across the Division.
Provide your feedback today: https://survey.k12insight.com/p/SpecialPrograms2025
Belmont Ridge Middle School’s adapted CTE class is opening doors and hearts. Students are gaining real-world skills, confidence and opportunities through hands-on projects that align with LCPS’s instructional focus on inclusion and deeper learning. Read more: https://lcps.pub/3II5crB
Congratulations to Juliann Shockley, environmental science teacher at Heritage High School, on earning the Virginia Environmental Education Certification from the Virginia Association for Environmental Education. Shockley involved her students in a capstone project, partnering with the Town of Leesburg, to plant and distribute free trees. Ms. Shockley inspired the next generation of environmental leaders. “We are all part of nature. I want to empower students to protect the planet, for themselves and future generations.” Read more: https://lcps.pub/4mv1CPo
Lightridge High School Technology Student Association students showed their STEM skills on the national stage this summer, competing and winning at the TSA National Conference in Nashville. Their success highlights how LCPS programs like TSA build critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills that prepare students for life after high school. Read more: https://lcps.pub/425iIMJ
Six Houses, One Family: Lucketts Elementary is growing more than knowledge this year. Through its Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) House System and a new community tree, students and staff are building connections across grade levels and strengthening a culture of belonging every day. Read more: https://lcps.pub/46rWgyt
