Check out the LCPS Family SEL page (https://lcps.pub/4pJeDYc) for connection activities, videos and resources for all ages! Winter 2025 activity pages are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Farsi and Vietnamese, along with a menu of fun options, including the engaging “Snow Globe of Positivity” activity to enjoy with family or friends.
Shared activities can strengthen family bonds, improve communication and foster positive relationships across generations. These moments also create supportive opportunities to practice empathy, teamwork and problem-solving while having fun together.
Join us Dec. 10 at 12 or 6 p.m.
To learn more or register: lcps.org/familyacademy
Free for all LCPS families with students in grades K-12.
Congratulations to Jeremy Staples who was also named Teacher of the Month for November. Mr. Staples champions student success through exceptional opportunities. His MATA pathway offers dual enrollment, allowing students to earn 15 college credits across five NVCC courses—a testament to his advocacy and support. He has helped coordinate our school’s participation in the CyberPatriot competition since 2018 and, using his connections to industry partners, recently secured a total program sponsorship donation of $6,500 from Ocean Solutions LLC. His dedication makes a lasting impact on our school community. Congratulations to Jeremy Staples, our Teacher of the Month!
Visit Ocean Solutions: https://oceansls.com/
https://www.instagram.com/oceansolutionsllc/
https://www.facebook.com/OceanSolutionsIT
Loudoun County Public Schools campuses will be allowed to reopen today, December 5, beginning at 4:00 p.m. for scheduled activities. Today, all CASA and YAS programs will remain closed.
Please check your school’s website for updates on canceled or confirmed activities.
As with any inclement weather situation, please use your best judgment about the conditions in your area. Please check with your school to confirm whether a scheduled event can take place.
For specific program information, please check your email or your school’s website to see how the delay could affect you.
Huge shoutout to the 12 awesome @AcademiesofLoudoun students (from AOS, AET, and MATA) who attended the VA Envirothon Training at Graves Mountain Lodge on Saturday, November 22! What an incredible day of learning and getting hands-on with environmental science. Our students joined 30 teams and nearly 300 participants to dive into the 2025 curriculum.
Highlights from the Training:
Nonpoint Source Pollution: We tackled the special topic, "Nonpoint Source Pollution: It Begins at Home," getting prepped for the Oral Presentation scenario.
New Tools & Tracks: Students explored a brand-new soil pit and practiced with forestry tools.
Outdoor Learning: It was a great day being outdoors, fueled by Graves' famous all-you-can-eat buffet!
Special thanks to @LoudounSoilandWaterConservationDistrict for sponsoring us and covering our registration fees and lunch! Remember to keep studying those resources so we can represent at the Local and Area Competitions! #GreenEarthClub #LCPSGreenTeam #AOS #AET #MATA #EnvironmentalEducation #LSWCD
Course Selection: Helping Your Student Make Informed Choices
As winter approaches, it’s the perfect time to plan for next year. This session helps families navigate course selection and choose classes that match their student’s strengths and goals.
Join us Dec. 10 at 12 or 6 p.m.
To learn more or register: lcps.org/familyacademy Free for all LCPS families with students in grades K-12.
Job for a Day gave LCPS students in grades 10 and 11 a firsthand look at workplaces across Loudoun. Approximately 600 students explored careers in fields like healthcare, engineering, information technology, public safety and hospitality throughout the county.
Our thanks to the more than 70 participating businesses for helping students discover new interests, understand the skills needed in different fields and make informed choices about their post–high school plans. Find details about the program at https://lcps.org/jfd
Family Connection Tip: Ask your student what helps them feel most welcome at school, then share their answers with their teacher or principal. When we listen to and elevate student perspectives, we strengthen communities of belonging together.
More than 230 families and students joined LCPS educators, staff, and community partners to celebrate and strengthen support for English Learner students across the division at the LCPS Empowered! English Learner Family Conference on Saturday, Nov. 15. The Division of English Learners, Family and Community Engagement office hosted the conference featuring practical resources, interactive workshops, and opportunities for families to connect with LCPS staff and community organizations. The event underscored our commitment to ensuring every student and family has the tools and support needed to thrive. Read more: https://lcps.pub/48l3fLP
Having more than 80,000 students and 13,000 staff members places LCPS in the top 50 largest school systems in the nation! And, our commitment to students is just as big - with over 90% of our budget supporting employees based in schools around the county. LCPS invests an average cost per pupil of $21,793!
Save the date for the Academies of Loudoun Holiday Plant Sale, December 2 - 4! Poinsettias, fresh wreaths and greenery, christmas cactus, cyclamen, holiday arrangments and more! We will also have baked goods from the Culinary Arts class, cards from the Graphic Communication class and crafts, gifts and demonstrations from the Academies FFA (Future Farmers of America).
We accept credit cards, cash and checks. Proceeds help provide scholarships for MATA's Environmental Plant Science and Biotechnology seniors.
