The Weekly Update #4
October 3rd, 2026
Clash of Classes Kickball Game – October 5!
Seniors, ready to show off your kickball skills? If you want to participate in the Clash of Classes Kickball Game on October 5, be sure to pick up a permission form! Forms are available from Ms. Ahmed in L410 or Ms. Thomas in L212. Don’t miss your chance to represent the senior class!
🎓 Senior Hallway Decorating! 🎨
Seniors, we need your help!
Come help us transform the senior hallway into The Upside Down! Join us on Wednesday, October 7 at 4:30 PM to help create decorations and set everything up for our Hallway Decorating Contest.
✨ When: October 7 at 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Senior Hallway
🙌 Who: Any senior who wants to help!
Sign up HERE to participate! The more seniors we have, the better (and faster) we can get it done! Bring your creativity, your energy, and your school spirit.
🎓 Help Us Decorate the Senior Hallway! 🎨
We’re looking for donations of decorating supplies to help make the senior hallway special this year! If you have extra craft supplies, decorations, paper, streamers, poster board, or other items that could help bring our vision to life, we’d love your support.
📦 Donations: Please label all items “Senior Class”
📍 Drop-Off: Main Office
🛒 Want to shop from our Amazon Wishlist? Click here! Amazon Link
Thank you for helping us create a senior hallway that our students can be proud of!
School Counseling News
Senior Meetings
We are approaching the last week of meetings.
95% of Seniors have registered for their senior meeting. The class of 27 is the fastest to reach this point of all our graduates.
Seniors, it is time for you to book your required post-graduation advising appointment with your School counselor. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss your plan following high school graduation.
In addition, students applying to college will discuss what is needed to complete the process of formally requesting transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
The window to book your appointment is September 10th to October 9th. Each appointment is 30 minutes. Parents are welcome to join the meeting as well.
BOOK YOUR SENIOR APPOINTMENT HERE
Please remember:
To select your counselor from the menu
- To bring your Chromebook or device you are using.
- To keep a copy the receipt email sent to you – this is your verification of your appointment.
- To check with your teacher if you book your appointment during class time to avoid booking during tests and quizzes.
- Should you have any trouble booking your appointment please contact your counselor for assistance.
Recommendation: Make a list of questions you may have before your selected meeting time.
In addition, please select your school counselor in bookings, not the anyone option.
2027–28 FAFSA® Form Now Available
The 2027–28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available. Complete the form to apply for financial aid for attending college or career/trade school between July 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
If you submitted your form for the 2027–28 academic year during the early testing period, you don’t need to resubmit it.
Most FAFSA forms are processed immediately. Some can take one to three days. Once your form is processed, you can review your FAFSA Submission Summary. Your FAFSA information will also be sent to your selected schools.
If needed, you can update or correct your FAFSA form (such as to add a school).
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.