Are you ready for the future and ready to practice empathy? A local marketing executive shares insights on Building Understanding Through Experience—a key skill for success. Check out what Sharon Wright has to share. https://lcps.pub/4kMow5d
Career and Trade Expo
Where: Loudoun Valley High School on Thursday, March 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Students will learn about trade careers and other jobs. All Loudoun County students interested in alternative career and education paths after graduating are welcome.

Your opinion matters! Starting February 24, look for the LCPS Annual Family Survey in your email. Quick, easy, and it helps shape the future for our students. Questions? Email research@lcps.org.

Parents and guardians are invited to a Distance Learning Live Fireside Chat and Q&A Webinar to learn more about virtual distance learning in LCPS. This session will cover curriculum delivery, student engagement strategies, special needs considerations, social-emotional learning and the role of parents in a virtual environment. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. To Register, visit https://bit.ly/DistanceLearningMarch
It's Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day, and we want to send out a big thank you to our staff who keep every campus in operation on a daily basis.

Registration for the ECE Learning Labs is now open for children ages 3 to 4. Families can register for the enrollment lottery. Visit the ECE Learning Lab webpage for details on locations, registration and deadlines: http://www.lcps.org/ecelab
Calling all rising sixth- through 10th-grade students—LCPS’s Summer in the Arts program is here! Dive into exciting classes like instrumental and vocal music, theater, visual arts, dance, creative writing and even robotics. Save your spot today! Explore the catalog and register at www.lcps.org/sia. A program fee applies.

Rising sixth through 10th-grade students can now sign up for LCPS’s exciting Summer in the Arts program! Explore classes in music, theater, visual arts, dance, creative writing and robotics. To access the catalog and register, go to: www.lcps.org/sia. A program fee applies. Don’t wait—spots are filling quickly!

The LCPS Annual Family Survey is open! Check your email for a link from Dr. Aaron Spence. Share your feedback to help shape school decisions. Complete one survey per school your child attends. Questions? Email research@lcps.org.

North Star Newsletter for March has just been released! You can check it out here. https://secure.smore.com/n/dxu306

Women Giving Back is hosting their annual Prom Dress Boutique. This is free of charge for any 11th and 12th grader. You must have your student ID with you. No appointment necessary.


The LCPS Annual Parent/Family Survey is now open and in your email! Complete one survey for each of your children’s schools. For more information go to Stakeholder Surveys 2025 Information webpage. https://www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/2025-stakeholder-surveys-information

It is time to register your kindergarten or new LCPS student for the 2025/26 school year. Registration is a two-step process: online pre-registration and an in-person registration appointment. See www.lcps.org/StudentRegistration for more details. Contact RegistrationServices@lcps.org or your student’s assigned school with any questions. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to LCPS!

North Star has officially been recertified as a Common Sense School for the 2024-25 school year! This is representative of the dedication our teachers pour into teaching our learners how to be safe, responsible digital citizens.

The LCPS Family Academy presents an engaging session to support your child’s journey.
Learn strategies to embrace challenges, navigate setbacks and foster emotional well-being. Walk away with actionable tips!
Don’t miss this opportunity to create a supportive environment that encourages growth and self-reflection.
First Workshop: Feb 27, 2025 | 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!
Learn more and access the Registration link at lcps.org/familyacademy

LCPS is closely monitoring the weather forecast, which predicts light snow starting tomorrow morning. We are currently operating on a normal schedule tomorrow, Feb. 20, but if conditions change, we will be sure to update you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to monitor any potential impacts of weather and road conditions. Check your email, texts or www.lcps.org for any updates.

Look who was recognized on @lcpsofficial during Black History Month. Our very own, Ms. Kebbie. We are so very proud to have her at our school!

After surveying road conditions and deeming them suitable for travel, LCPS will open on time tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 13. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth and safe return to school.

Today, February 12, is National #SchoolCrossingGuardAppreciationDay! We would like to say thank you to all the Crossing Guards for helping our students cross the streets safely on their way to and from school. #SchoolCrossingGuardAppreciationDay https://lcps.pub/4jT8MNp

Loudoun County Public Schools and Administrative Offices are closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12. All activities on school campuses are canceled.

