The LCPS Letter
Join Superintendent Aaron Spence for the next Student Success Talk on Thursday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Brambleton Middle School (23070 Learning Circle, Ashburn).
These sessions, held across the eight election districts, offer valuable insights into supporting students’ academic, social and emotional growth. From ParentVUE tutorials to mental health resources and college readiness planning, each talk is packed with practical information.
Bring your questions, connect with other families and learn from LCPS leaders. There are just two sessions remaining! Visit www.lcps.org/successtalks for more details. Translation or interpretation services are available. Email clerk@lcps.org for assistance at least three days before the event. We can’t wait to see you there!
LCPS invites families to join in celebrating the LCPS Week of Play, Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9. The Week of Play is a fun, inclusive initiative promoting daily physical activity for students, staff, families and the community. Timed with both National Physical Fitness & Sports Month and National Physical Education & Sport Week, this special week highlights the power of movement and its impact on lifelong wellness.
Whether you're stretching before school, dancing in the kitchen, walking after dinner or trying one of our simple daily challenges, every moment of movement matters. Physical activity improves focus, boosts mood, reduces stress and strengthens connections—at home, at school and throughout life. This week, schools across the division will host playful, wellness-focused activities. Families are encouraged to join in, plan their own movement moments at home and share their experiences with us.
Ways to get involved:
Check in with your school for Week of Play activities and how families can participate
Plan a family walk, dance party or movement game each day
Follow LCPS on social media and try our daily movement challenges
Share your favorite family fitness moments using #LCPSMoves
Movement belongs to everyone. Let’s celebrate physical activity, joy and wellness—together.
The countdown to summer is on—apply today for the 2025-26 LCPS Head Start and Starting Towards Excellence in Preschool (STEP) programs! With end-of-year activities and summer plans picking up, now is the perfect time to complete your application and secure your child’s spot.
These free full-day preschool programs are open to children who turn 4 years old by September 30, 2025, and meet eligibility requirements. With small class sizes, certified teachers and a nurturing play-based environment, Head Start and STEP help young learners build the skills and confidence needed for kindergarten success.
Spots are filling fast! Visit the LCPS Preschool Application Page to apply and lock in your child’s opportunity for an amazing start. Need help with the application or have questions about eligibility? The Head Start and STEP team is happy to assist you through the process. Call 571-252-2110 or visit the Head Start and STEP webpage. Give your child the gift of a strong start—apply today!
The North Star School is hosting an open house on Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. for students and families interested in learning more about the school and visiting the campus. Registration is encouraged but not required. The North Star School is designed for current high school students who are under-credited and/or experiencing social anxiety related to the traditional school setting. The North Star School offers the Non-Traditional Education Program and the Individual Student Alternative Education Plan Program. Learn more about The North Star School admissions process and the programs available.
Get your walking shoes on, or tune up the wheels on your bike or scooter, National Walk & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, May 7! Walk & Roll to School Day allows students, families and staff to celebrate the joy of active transportation while building a sense of community and school spirit! Schools are encouraged to register. Contact Kelly Smit, Safe Routes to School Coordinator to learn how your school can easily participate.
Park View High School Student Council Association hosted more than 500 student leaders and advisors from around Virginia at the 98th Annual Virginia Student Councils Association (VSCA) Convention on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. Freedom High School, as the VSCA president school, presided over the convention. For the past year, Freedom High School senior Ainsleigh Wood served as the VSCA president and Park View High School senior Ashlyn Strayer served as the vice president. For the upcoming school year, Park View High School student Nadia Echeverria will serve as the VSCA secretary and Lunsford Middle School was elected as a representative middle school. Read more about the 98th annual VSCA convention.
Don’t forget to nominate your favorite teacher, bus driver, cafeteria worker, or other LCPS employee for the Loudoun Education Foundation’s monthly SHINE Award. Each month, LEF secures a sponsor to provide a personalized gift worth up to $500 to an exceptional LCPS worker. With your help, LEF has been Spotlighting Heroes in Education (SHINE) since 2023. You can find the nomination link here.
It is time to register kindergarten students for the 2025/26 school year! Registering a student for kindergarten can be completed in just five steps:
Determine eligibility
Identify your home school
Gather documents
Complete online pre-registration
Schedule an in-person appointment
If parents/guardians have any questions, they can contact their student’s home school or LCPS RegistrationServices@lcps.org. See more information about Student Registration on the LCPS website.
Don't wait until August to schedule your student's required vaccinations. Schedule vaccination appointments today and prepare your student to be able to start school on time next school year. Seventh and twelfth-grade students must have their required immunizations before starting school. Once your student has been immunized, provide proof of vaccination to the student's school nurse any time before the first day of school. Students without the appropriate documentation will not be able to start school on the first day of school. See Immunization Requirements for more details.