LCHS Weekly Update

All are invited to join the PTSA meeting this Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the library. Please use this link if you plan to attend virtually. https://meet.google.com/jzn-qdgx-ycn

School Counseling and representatives from NOVA will host a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and financial aid information session this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. This event is open to students and families of all grade levels and will provide valuable information about the financial aid and college application process. Use this link to learn more about the program.

We will administer the PSAT to all students in grades 9-11 during the school day on Thursday, October 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please review all PSAT information, available in multiple languages, using the following link: https://app.smore.com/n/wa5kn

All students in grades 9-11 will receive an email on the afternoon/evening of Tuesday, October 20, with their testing location and important testing reminders. Please ask your child to check their LCPS email for this information.

Planned Absences on PSAT Day (Grades 9-11): Parents of students in grades 9-11 who plan to miss school on PSAT Day should have notified our School Testing Coordinator, Kim Berkey, by Friday, October 16, so testing plans could be finalized. Please also remember to submit the absence through ParentVUE.

Information for Seniors: Seniors will not take the PSAT. Senior Class sponsors have planned activities for seniors during the testing window.

Athletics and Extracurricular Activities: All students who participate in a school-sponsored activity (athletics, band, theater, and etc.) must attend school on PSAT Day to remain eligible for practice or competition.

Device Requirements: Students will take a digital version of the PSAT using their LCPS-issued device. A built-in Desmos calculator is available for the math portion of the assessment, so no separate calculator is required. Students must bring their fully charged LCPS-issued device on test day. Loaner devices and charging cords will not be available.

Students who arrive without a working, fully charged device will be assigned to a Study Hall and will not be able to take the PSAT. Please note that there are no make-up testing dates.

Device Issues: If your student is experiencing any device issues, including a cracked screen, damaged keys, charging problems, random clicking, or other technical concerns, please have them bring their device to Room 105 as soon as possible to see Eyler Santos or John Bowers. Do not wait until test day. Repairs cannot be guaranteed on the day of testing.

Additional Resources: Additional information about the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT can be found on the:

• College Board PSAT website: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/

• LCPS Office of Assessment website: https://www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/psat

If you have questions regarding PSAT administration, please contact our School Testing Coordinator, Kim Berkey, at kimberly.berkey@lcps.org.

Adjusted Schedule and Lunch on the Lawn: LCHS will operate on an adjusted bell schedule on PSAT Day. After testing concludes, students will have the opportunity to participate in a Lunch on the Lawn event featuring yard games, an inflatable sports game, and cotton candy.

With testing behind them, we hope students will enjoy this chance to relax, spend time outdoors, connect with friends, and celebrate a successful morning. The weather forecast is looking favorable, and we are excited to provide an afternoon of fun and community for our students.

Is your student struggling with an assignment, project, or unit? We recently started a peer tutoring program called Collaborative Academic Peer Support (CAPS) Tutoring. Student tutors are available during all study hall blocks to tutor students who may need additional support across the core academic areas (English, Math, History, and Science w/ limited tutoring available in Spanish I - III). Because tutoring services are available to the entire school community and there are a limited number of student tutors, tutoring is designed to be one or two sessions and not on-going. The link for signing up can be found here (This link is accessible only via an LCPS email address, so please forward the link to your student in order for them to be able to sign up). If your student has questions about the program, please have them stop by the library to speak to one of the librarians.

Loudoun County High School will be offering the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on Thursday, October 29th, from 9am – 12pm in the school cafeteria. This is a teacher workday; therefore, students will need to provide their own transportation. This is an opportunity for 10th – 12th graders, ages 16 and above.

There is no cost to take this exam. Students will NOT be recruited by any member of the military before, during or after the exam. The purpose of this exam is to help young adults identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations and develop effective strategies to pursue their career goals.

For additional information about the exam please visit https://www.officialasvab.com/.

More information is available for students and parents in Schoolinks. Students can review these details by clicking on the "Events" tab in their Schoolinks account, then searching for "ASVAB" in the search bar. Specific details, as well as a parent permission form, are available there. Parent permission forms must be submitted via Schoolinks by Monday, October 26th.

Questions? Please contact Mr. Armes in the Counseling Office - matthew.armes@lcps.org

We are honored to invite veterans from our community to join us for our annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Loudoun County High School. The ceremony will begin at the start of our school day, and guests are asked to arrive between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. Veterans who wish to be recognized during the program should provide their name, rank, branch of service, and a brief summary of their service history to be shared with attendees.

Example Veteran Recognition Information:

• Name: Captain John A. Smith, USA (Ret.)

• Rank: Captain

• Branch of Service: United States Army

• Service Details: Served from 1988-2014. Completed deployments in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. Retired after 26 years of service and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.

Please send your recognition information to Crystal.Wolfgang@lcps.org no later than November 4, 2026, to ensure inclusion in the program.

Winter tryouts begin on November 9, 2026 and will be a minimum of three days for the following sports• Girls Basketball • Boys Basketball • Sideline Cheerleading • Girls Gymnastics • Boys and Girls Swim • Boys and Girls Winter Track • Boys and Girls Wrestling

New This Winter: We now have a stand‑alone Girls Wrestling team. This means girls will compete in girls‑only wrestling matches and invitationals.

VHSL Physical & Registration Requirements: To participate, students must: • Upload a completed VHSL physical during the online registration process • Complete registration by visiting www.countysports.info and clicking on 2026 Registration. Physicals should NOT be emailed or brought to the athletic office. • Beginning in Fall 2026, physicals must be uploaded as part of the registration process. • Submitting a physical to NJROTC does NOT fulfill the athletics requirement.

Tryout Policy Reminder: Students may not try out for more than one sport during the tryout period. For example, a student cannot try out for both boys’ basketball and wrestling and then decide later which team to join. If a student is selected for the boys’ basketball team and later chooses not to participate, they have taken a roster spot that could have gone to another student. This may also prevent another student from making the basketball team.

Cut vs. Non‑Cut Sports: If a student tries out for a cut sport, such as basketball, and is not selected for the team, they may still join a non‑cut sport by November 18th. Non‑cut sports include: • Girls Gymnastics • Winter Track • Wrestling. Depending on participation numbers, other sports may also remain open without cuts, but this varies from year to year and is not guaranteed.

Tryout Times: Tryout times are tentative, and it is the student’s responsibility to listen carefully to the coaches’ instructions for the final tryout schedule and times.

Winter tryout schedule if volleyball is still competing in post-season competition.

Winter tryout schedule if volleyball is not competing in post-season competition.

Coaches Contacts

Head Boys’ Basketball Coach, Alex Feliu, alexander.feliu@lcps.org

Head Boys’ Wrestling Coach, Matt Murphy, matt.murphy@lcps.org

Head Girls’ Wrestling Coach, Kyle Hayne, kyle.hayne@lcps.org

Head Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Coach, Jay Wareham, jay.wareham@lcps.org

Head Girls’ Gymnastics Coach, Becky Owens, rebecca.owens@lcps.org

Head Sideline Cheer Coach, Tara Jackson, tara.jackson@lcps.org

Head Boys’ and Girls Indoor Track Head Coach, Courtney Campbell, courtney.campbell@lcps.org

Makeup photos: Did your student miss photo day? For underclassmen who have not yet been photographed, make-up picture day is November 4. If you have not yet had your photo taken, you can preorder at https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001419493

Photo retakes: Anyone needing to have their photos retaken can schedule an appointment for the November 4 makeup day. If you need a retake, please fill out this form to schedule an appointment (the form contains additional information): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdg3PxvtywGvYDrNIPjlMh9W0GlEbKrVblLtARKkARzIaLnnA/viewform?usp=dialog Questions? Email valerie.egger@lcps.org

Ordering photos from picture day: For grades 9, 10, and 11, anyone still wanting to order school photos can do so by visiting vosphoto.com/underclass . Use your student’s student ID when prompted for the online code. For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com

Senior portraits: The last senior portrait session is October 23. Seniors wanting to be included in the yearbook or wanting their photos taken for purchase must sign up for an appointment. This is the last opportunity for seniors. www.vosphoto.com/loudouncounty Please note that the senior class panorama photo is also scheduled for the morning of October 23. Questions, please email seniors@vosphoto.com

Yearbook orders: Yearbooks and senior yearbook ads can be purchased at https://yearbookforever.com/ The price goes up November 30, so purchase early for a lower price.

AP Courses and Exam Selection Info: Parents of students taking AP courses - Please use the link below to access important details regarding AP exams, the deadline to order, and cost. AP Parent Letter 2026-2027

Please put these events on your calendar for future reference and action. This list will be updated throughout the year.

October 26: Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat on October 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the NJROTC parking lot. This free event is open to all elementary aged children. Student organizations and faculty groups will decorate their vehicles for Halloween and hand out candy to our young guests. We hope you and your family can join us for this fun-filled kickoff to the Halloween season, and we encourage our families to spread the word and invite friends and neighbors!

October 27: Open Mic Night with Choir- More information is coming

October 28: Last day of the first quarter

October 29-30: No school for students

November 2-3: No school for students

November 9: No school for students and staff

November 9: Winter tryouts begin this week

November 20-22: Fall play- Stay tuned for more information

November 25-27: No school- Thanksgiving Break

Please continue to monitor your email for important information and upcoming events.

Take care,

Michelle