The LCPS Letter
School starts on Monday, Aug. 17! We look forward to welcoming your student back to school. Below are some ways to help the first day of school go more smoothly.
Update Your Student’s Information and See Your Student's Class and Bus Schedule
Student class and bus schedules are now available to view in ParentVUE. Parents and guardians must update their student’s information and answer the required questions before the schedules can be accessed. This required annual update of student information must be completed before you can view your student’s school and bus schedules.
Ensure Your Student Has Required Immunization Documentation
Ensure that your student -- especially kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade students -- has their required immunization documentation. These immunizations are required by Virginia Code and help keep all students healthy. Once your student is vaccinated, please provide their school with the appropriate documentation. Students need the required immunizations to attend school.
Review the Updated Dress Code Policy
The Loudoun County School Board recently approved updates to Student Dress Code, Policy 8270. The changes take effect with the start of the 2026/27 school year and include updated clothing coverage requirements, physical education attire expectations and clarification about items that are and are not permitted at school. Families are encouraged to review the updated policy with their students before the first day of school to help ensure they understand the new expectations. Read a summary of the updates to the student dress code policy.
Check the First Day Webpage for Important Information
Visit the First Day webpage for important information and FAQs to help start the school year.
E‑bikes and e‑scooters continue to grow in popularity among students, but their increased use has also led to safety concerns in our community. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of everyone on our campuses, all motorized and electric-powered personal transport devices and toys are prohibited from being operated on school grounds. Students may use these devices to commute to school. Once on school property, however, the student must walk their motorized or electric-powered device. Please see the E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety webpage for more information.
LCPS School Nutrition Services is committed to providing students with nutritious meals that support learning and encourage lifelong healthy eating habits. LCPS uses LINQ Connect, an online platform that makes it easy to view daily breakfast and lunch menus for each school, check nutrition information and submit meal payments. To get started, families should create an account by visiting the LINQ Connect website and selecting “Register” in the top right corner.
LCPS also participates in the USDA Free and Reduced‑Price Meal (FARM) Program, which ensures eligible students have access to healthy breakfasts and lunches at no or low cost. This program plays an important role in supporting student success by providing the meals they need to learn and thrive. Applications for free and reduced meals are available on the LCPS website and at all school sites. LCPS administers the FARM Program in full compliance with federal and state regulations. See the LCPS Free and Reduced Meals webpage for more details.
Several LCPS schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) this year, implemented through the Healthy, Hunger‑Free Kids Act of 2010. CEP schools include Park View High, Sterling Middle, Guilford Elementary, Forest Grove Elementary, Sully Elementary, Sterling Elementary, Rolling Ridge Elementary, Meadowland Elementary, Sugarland Elementary, Potowmack Elementary and The North Star School. Students attending these schools will receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch each day at no cost, helping ensure every child has the fuel they need for a successful school day.
LCPS will launch the Smart Start K-2 Tech Pilot during the 2026/27 school year at 13 elementary schools. The pilot is part of the division's Intentional Technology Initiative and will help evaluate how classroom technology can best support teaching and learning for students in kindergarten through second grade. The pilot reflects our commitment to evaluating instructional practices and ensuring technology is used intentionally to support teaching and learning while meeting the developmental needs of our youngest students.
Beginning with the 2026/27 school year, students in kindergarten through second grade at participating schools will no longer be assigned individual Chromebooks to take home. Instead, they will continue using Chromebooks and other digital learning tools in the classroom through shared classroom technology models when these tools support instruction. Students will continue using technology for classroom activities, digital learning resources and required assessments. Throughout the pilot, LCPS will gather feedback from teachers and school leaders to help inform future recommendations for kindergarten through second grade.
The following schools will participate in the pilot during the 2026/27 school year: Aldie, Ashburn, Discovery, Goshen Post, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Mill Run, Potowmack, Richard and Mildred Loving, Round Hill, Sanders Corner, Seldens Landing and Waterford.
Learn more about the Smart Start K-2 Tech Pilot and read the answers to frequently asked questions.
Parents and guardians of high school students: Support your student and their school all year long with a student athletics season pass. High school student season passes are now $50 — down from $125. The pass provides students admission to all regular-season home athletic events at their high school throughout the school year. Take advantage of the new lower price and give your student a season of cheering on their school!
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.
For the sixth consecutive year, LCPS is providing classroom supply allotments to teachers. First-year teachers receive $250, while returning teachers receive $100.
Teachers access these funds by coordinating purchases with their school's financial technician or principal. Purchases are made through an approved school-supply vendor or with the school's purchasing card.
Using this established process stretches available funding, streamlines purchase tracking and, importantly, avoids personal tax implications for teachers.
In addition to the teacher allotments, each school receives funding for classroom supplies and instructional equipment throughout the school year. Principals determine how those funds are used to ensure teachers have the resources they need. The teacher allotments provide additional funding for classroom materials and other items that support student learning.
School supplies are only one part of preparing students for a successful school year. Some LCPS students also need coats, eyeglasses, food and other basic necessities. To learn how you, your business or nonprofit organization can support students in need, contact the Loudoun Education Foundation, the Division of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) or your school's principal.
The Loudoun Education Foundation has an unmissable opportunity for school-based staff: apply now for one of LEF’s Innovation in Education grants and watch your best ideas bloom to life in the classroom. Last school year, LEF funded a diverse array of projects, including a coffee cart run by special education students at Cedar Lane Elementary, an in-house art field trip at Blue Ridge Middle, and chemistry experiments at Riverside High School. The LEF team is excited to see the innovative opportunities teachers want to fund this year. Educators are encouraged to apply now for up to $500 for a classroom-sized project or up to $2,000 for a multi-grade/multi-classroom project.