Cavalier Community Connection

There are several important dates coming up for our Seniors!
Friday, May 8: Senior Service Day
Wednesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 14: Senior Class Walks at the elementary and middle schools
Sunday, May 17: Baccalaureate Service at Bonsack Baptist
Monday, May 18 : Graduation Practice @ 9:45 AM; Graduation @6:15 pm

Seniors will have the opportunity to decorate their graduation caps and participate in some other fun Makerspace activities in the LBHS Library!

Study Labs = Free Tutoring + Teacher Support
Help in ANY academic subject
Small group or one-on-one time with teachers
Master tough concepts & build confidence
Bonus: Time spent in Study Labs may also help make up for absences!

Don’t wait until you’re stressed—come get the extra support you need and crush those classes, Cavs!

All 2026-2027 Work-based Learning students are reminded to fill out the Google Form Mrs. Kish emailed so the appropriate paperwork can be signed before May 20, 2026. If paperwork is not signed by May 20, 2026, no hours the student works this summer will be counted towards his/her total. Email Mrs. Kish with questions kkish@bcps.k12.va.us.

Reminder: Rising Seniors, you need your Meningitis (ACWY) Vaccine before the first day of school!

The Mobile Dentist will be at Lord Botetourt High School on May 15th for spring dental cleanings. This is a great opportunity for your student to have their teeth cleaned before summer.

The dental clinic is available to ALL students. All insurance plans are accepted, and financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Using the Mobile Dentist helps prevent students from missing class and reduces the need for parents to miss work.

We encourage you to take advantage of this convenient opportunity! Please scan the QR code for more information and to register your student

Important Yearbook Dates and Information for the 2026-2027 School Year

Picture Dates:

Senior Portraits (formal and casual)

At Lord Botetourt:

June 18th and July 31st from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm

Register at cady.com/SeniorRegistration

Underclassmen Picture Day: September 1st, 11:45 am - 1:15 pm in the upper gym.

Underclassmen Retake Picture Day: October 2nd, 9:15 am - 1:00 pm in the auditorium.

Senior Picture Information:

All Formals and Casuals must be taken by Cady Photography.

All poses (casual and formal) must be chosen by Tuesday, November 24th. This date is the last day to guarantee a formal and casual senior portrait in the yearbook. No exceptions will be made! Thank you!

Yearbook prices will go up after the “back-to-school” special prices.

You can order a yearbook online at www.yearbooksonsale.com

Personalization and other items cost extra and are not included in the prices above. Yearbooks will be delivered in the fall of 2027 to include Prom and Graduation. They will be available for pick-up next summer during the Registration Dates.

Salena Dewease (A-D): sdewease@bcps.k12.va.us

Lindsay Haniewich (E-K): lhaniewich@bcps.k12.va.us

Paul Craft (L-Q) : kcraft@bcps.k12.va.us

Jenna Drumheller (R-Z) : jdrumheller@bcps.k12.va.us

Megan DeHart (SAPP Counselor): mdehart@bcps.k12.va.us

AP exams begin in May! If your student has registered for an exam, please make sure they are aware of their test date and time. More information and details will be sent directly to students in the coming weeks. If you have questions about AP exam registration please contact Jenna Drumheller in the School Counseling office.

The Scholarship Page is updated weekly!

This is a reminder that scholarship and financial aid priority deadlines are happening now through early spring for many Virginia colleges, including Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), James Madison University (JMU), Roanoke College, Ferrum College, Bridgewater College, and others. Many have a FAFSA deadline of MARCH 1.

Our GRASP Advisor is here to help families complete the FAFSA!

Lord Botetourt High School is excited to share that our school division has partnered with GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program), a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students access and afford post-secondary education. Through this partnership, Ms. Amy Hammond, our GRASP Advisor, will be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of the first semester and on either Tuesday or Thursday starting in January through the remainder of the year.

About GRASP:

GRASP’s mission is to support students and their families, offering encouragement, assistance with the financial aid process, and access to scholarships. Their team works to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to pursue education after high school, regardless of financial or social circumstances.

A key part of GRASP’s work is helping students secure financial aid for college or other post-secondary programs, ensuring they can achieve their goals at the lowest possible cost.

We look forward to welcoming our GRASP advisor to LBHS and encourage students and families to take advantage of this valuable resource. More details will be shared soon!

The Class of 2026 Senior Survey will be posted for students right before spring break!

High School student-athletes must be present for 3 blocks of the day in order to participate in any practices or competitions held that school day.