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.
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!
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.
Future educators, community partners & families gathered to celebrate 248 LCPS Teacher Cadets! As part of our “Grow Your Own” initiative, students gain real-world classroom experience, mentorship and college credit. https://lcps.pub/4kB9X4g
LCPS will be providing free meals this summer for all students ages 18 and younger at fourteen locations throughout Loudoun County. For important information about the summer meals program for this year, go to: https://lcps.pub/3FQhooN
More than 3,100 LCPS first graders participated in the second annual Together in Remembrance Memorial Day event, building American flags with Veterans and volunteers across 36 schools. A powerful lesson in service, citizenship and community. Read more: https://lcps.pub/4mGeyDH
Moorefield Station Elementary celebrated student innovation and compassion during its first-ever Children’s Business Fair. Students launched small businesses and donated proceeds to Loudoun Hunger Relief, Women Giving Back and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A powerful display of learning, leadership and heart. Read more: https://lcps.pub/3Hne9Wv
LCPS is proud to celebrate the more than 950 educators who have completed Volume 1 of LETRS and 550 who have completed Volume 2 since 2022. Thanks to our educators’ commitment, students are building the skills they need. https://lcps.pub/4klT9Oi
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 in the 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.
There is no action needed now; however, this fall, 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. We are letting you now so you have time to research and review the process to the degree you wish prior to the Online Verification process in August. For additional details: https://lcps.pub/4kKVemU
Are you looking for ways to keep your child motivated this summer? Join the final LCPS Family Academy session of the 24-25 school year! Learn more and access the Registration link at www.lcps.org/familyacademy
The best adventures start early! Give your preschooler a head start with free full-day preschool through LCPS Head Start and STEP. Learning, exploring and growing—all in a caring, play-based environment! Spots are filling fast—apply today to save your child’s seat! www.lcps.org/headstart
Is your preschooler ready to discover, create and thrive? Apply now for free full-day preschool through LCPS Head Start and STEP. Spots are filling fast—apply today! www.lcps.org/headstart
As the Week of Play comes to a close, we’re celebrating all the moments—big and small—that brought joy, movement, and connection to our schools, homes, and communities. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported and embraced the spirit of movement this week! Whether you stretched between tasks, danced in the kitchen or took mindful walks with your family—you made wellness a priority, and it showed. Let’s keep moving forward—together. Share your favorite moment from the week and tag your school so we can celebrate with you!
Want to play and move but don’t have equipment? No problem. Today’s challenge is to get creative with movement. Use what’s around you—pillows, chalk, stairs or cardboard boxes—and turn everyday items into a movement adventure. Did your living room become an obstacle course? Did the driveway turn into a hopscotch court? Show us your creative play.
Rolling is more fun together! Grab a partner—your friend, sibling, neighbor or even a pet—and celebrate Bike & Roll to School Day and the Week of Play! Moving together builds fitness, friendship and fun. What activity helps you connect while you move?
Every “body” is different—and that’s something to celebrate. Whether you’re stretching in your seat, rolling through the park or tapping your toes to a favorite song, today’s focus is to move in a way that feels right for you. Snap a photo of how YOU moved today and tell us what made it enjoyable.
The LCPS Week of Play starts today. Join us in celebrating physical activity, wellness and community through simple, daily movement—no matter your age, ability, or fitness level. www.lcps.org/familywellness
The LCPS Week of Play kicks off Monday—let’s get moving! Get ready for a week filled with school-based activities, daily wellness challenges and community engagement that puts health and movement at the center of learning and life.
Looking for a fun way to warm up for the week? Join us at Run the Greenway on Saturday, May 4! Whether you’re running, walking or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great opportunity for schools and communities to come together and get energized for the Week of Play. Let’s build the momentum and celebrate movement—all week long!
Movement is for everyone. Whether it’s a walk, stretch or dance break, LCPS encourages all staff and families to take time each day to move in a way that feels right for them. www.lcps.org/familywellness
Just 11 days until the LCPS Week of Play begins. Join us as we celebrate wellness and encourage physical activity for all ages and fitness levels, May 5–9. www.lcps.org/familywellness
