The Weekly Update #4
October 3rd, 2026
It's Homecoming Week!
HOMECOMING REFRESHMENTS NEEDED
Please sign up to donate a refreshment for the dance on Oct. 10. You can sign up to donate water, snacks, candy, or soda here. Every little bit helps make the dance more special for the kids! Food and drinks can be dropped off October 5-9 in the main office, or on October 10 at the concession stand in the stadium from 9:00-1:00.
HOMECOMING TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY!
We are SO excited to host Homecoming on Oct. 10 from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. in the STADIUM. The dance will take place under a massive tent and will feature dancing, a huge inflatable movie screen, two photobooths, games, snacks and more! Tickets are on sale now for $25. They will increase to $30 from Oct. 4-9.
To attend the dance, students should follow these steps:
Fill in the Homecoming permission form/dance contract HERE. (This is MANDATORY to attend the dance). Students MUST fill in this form to get their ticket. Students are allowed to bring ONE guest. If they are bringing a guest, they can indicate that on this form, and they must purchase a ticket for the guest.
Pay for your ticket. You can pay online here or at or at school during all lunches with cash, check or card.
- Pick up your ticket in the cafeteria during ALL lunches
Once a ticket is purchased online, students MUST fill out the dance contract and pick up their ticket in the cafeteria during all lunches in order to attend. Buying online does not fulfill the dance contract, the only way to get on the list to attend the dance is to complete the dance contract and then buy a ticket.
CLASH OF CLASSES KICKBALL GAME- MONDAY, OCTOBER 5!
Come out on Monday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m. to watch the senior class take on the junior class in the annual Clash of Classes Kickball game to kick off spirit week. The game will be held in the softball stadium. It is free to attend!
HOMECOMING TAILGATE- Oct. 9
On Oct. 9 from 4:45-6:45 SCA will be hosting a huge tailgate for the whole school and community. Families, students, siblings, etc. are all invited! The tailgate will feature two food trucks selling chicken tenders, fries, ice cream and more! There will also be an inflatable obstacle course for racing, tailgate games, a giant inflatable connect four, sign making, carnival games, and spirit giveaways. There will be fun for the whole family, so don’t miss the tailgate and then head to the Black Out Homecoming Game at 7!
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK NEXT WEEK
Be sure to dress up for each day to earn spirit points for your grade!
Monday- Nightmare Before Hoco- PJ Day
Tuesday- Evil Twin Tuesday- Match with a friend or group
Wednesday- Monster University- Wear college gear
Thursday- Costume Day- Wear a Halloween costume (no masks, must be school appropriate and adhere to dress code)
Friday- Black Out
Phoenix Student of the Month August/September
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for August and September! These students were nominated by their teachers as being deserving of special recognition for their high character and positive actions in the classroom. Their pictures will be displayed in the Main Hallway all year long as a representation of our pillars: RISE!
This Week in Athletics
Tuesday October 6th
9th Girls Volleyball and Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. Broad Run, 5:30 p.m.
JV Girls Volleyball and Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Broad Run, 7 p.m.
Thursday October 8th
9th Girls Volleyball and Varsity Boys Volleyball vs. John Champe, 5:30 p.m.
JV Girls and Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. John Champe, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Heritage, 6 p.m. Senior Night
Cheer @ John Champe, 6 p.m. Early Release at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs at 4 p.m.
Friday October 9th
Varsity Football vs. Hampshire, 7 p.m. HOMECOMING
Flag Football vs. Tuscarora, 4:45 p.m. HOMECOMING
Saturday October 10th
Cross Country @ Millbrook, 9 a.m. Bus departs at 7 a.m.
HEY - SEASON PASSES!
There’s a new, lower price for high school student athletics season passes!
Student season passes are now $50 — down from $125 — for a savings of $75, or 60%. The pass provides students admission to all regular-season home athletic events at their high school throughout the school year.
Ready to get a student season pass?
Visit GoFan.co or open the GoFan app.
Search for your high school.
Select the Student All Sports Pass 26/27. The pass will appear as “Locked.”
Enter the student’s ID number as the access code and select “Apply.”
Once the pass unlocks, select the pass and quantity, add it to your cart and complete checkout.
The pass will appear on the “Your Order” page, and you’ll receive a confirmation email.
Student season pass: $50 + $2.50 processing fee
Take advantage of the new lower price and get ready to support your school all year long!
Rock Ridge Theatre Arts
ROCK RIDGE HAS GOT TALENT:
Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy performances, unbelievable talent, and friendly competition! Join us as Rock Ridge’s finest take the stage to show off their skills! From showstopping vocals and instrumentals, dance, and more.
Our panel of judges will be rating each performance, but the stakes are high with big prizes on the line. Come out, support your favorite acts, and help us discover who will take home top honors!
Click this link to purchase your tickets NOW: https://rrhstheatre.booktix.com/
DAY AT THE THEATRE:
Join Rock Ridge Theatre Arts for a special Halloween edition of A Day at the Theatre on Friday, October 30th, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Rock Ridge High School.
There is no school on the 30th, so while school is out... the stage is open! This is a unique childcare event where your kids can explore the world of theatre. This event is open to ANY member of the community ages K-8th grade!
Register for Day at the Theatre HERE:https://forms.gle/S4MfD2ppBQ3geu1v5
CHICAGO: Teen Edition
Our winter mainstage this school year is Chicago: Teen Edition. In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.
Join us in December to witness this scandalous tail!
Click this link to purchase your tickets NOW: https://rrhstheatre.booktix.com/
Underclassmen Picture Day - MAKE UP SESSIONS
UNDERCLASSMEN MAKE UP PICTURE DAY- OCT. 15
Victor O’Neill Studios is coming back for underclassmen portrait makeups/retakes! This photo day is for students who were absent, new to the school, or who were not happy with their original package (students are required to return their original package to the photographer). No purchase is necessary. Anyone who has not ordered pictures can still preorder retake photos vosphoto.com/underclass.
This session is open to those who meet the following criteria:
Any student or staff member who was absent for the original session.
Any new/transfer students or staff who joined after the original session.
Any student/staff who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait. Please note:
No purchase is necessary to retake photos. Any student may retake their photo for use in the yearbook.
Students retaking their portrait will not receive a new ID card, exceptions below.
The new portrait will replace their original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.
Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package.
For students/staff who have issues with their ID card, we will reprint for those who meet the following criteria:
Any student or staff member who did not receive an ID card at the original session.
Any student who has incorrect/missing data on their ID card from the original session.
For students who have had a name or grade change, a signed note from administration/a counselor is required.
Feel free to contact Victor O'Neill with any questions or concerns: underclass@vosphoto.com | (703) 532-0013
School Nurse - EBike Notice!
E-bike/E-scooter related Emergency Department Visits for 2026 in Loudoun, VA
122 visits compared to 6 cases in 2021
100% increase in accidents (24 crashes), leading to 300% spike in ER/Urgent care visits
27% of injuries consists of head/brain trauma
28% of accidents - collision with motor vehicles
Parents, please review the pamphlet thoroughly and help our students avoid serious injuries! Helmets are a MUST HAVE (NTA 8776 grade).
School Counseling News
Dream Big! LCPS College Fair 2026
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location: Riverside High School (19019 Upper Belmont Pl Leesburg, VA 20176)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00PM
https://www.lcps.org/o/doss/page/college-fair
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC):
October 25 I Virginia Space Grant Consortium programs deadline
The three VSGC NASA-connected programs offer Virginia high school students free STEM learning experiences with the opportunity for top-performing students to attend a week-long residential Summer Academy at a NASA facility.
- VASTS – Virginia Aerospace Science & Technology Scholars: For 11th–12th graders, focusing on space exploration, engineering, and NASA missions, with a potential Summer Academy at NASA Langley Research Center.
- VESSS – Virginia Earth System Science Scholars: For 11th–12th graders, focusing on Earth science, climate, satellites, and remote sensing, with a potential Summer Academy at NASA Langley.
VSCS – Virginia Space Coast Scholars: For 10th graders, focusing on aerospace, engineering, and missions at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, where the Summer Academy is held.
Parent Guidance Workshops and Resources
In addition to the workshops offered by LCPS, the division partners with ParentGuidance.org to provide families and staff with access to a variety of mental health resources and learning opportunities, including:
The Mental Health Series: a library of resources, including overview and deep-dive videos, practical tips and upcoming live events, on a wide variety of topics.
Ask a Therapist: have your questions about parenting answered by a licensed family therapist, all from the comfort of your home.
Parent Coaching: connect with a parenting coach and therapist-created content to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting with confidence.
For details about upcoming workshops and registration information, view the Parent Guidance October Workshop Calendar. All workshops are free to attend, and participation is confidential.