The LCPS Letter
LCPS will be providing free meals this summer for students ages 18 and younger at several locations throughout Loudoun County. LCPS provides this free service to our families through participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program provides funding for free meals to children during the summer months, when schools are closed, to ensure children retain access to nutritious meals when school is not in session.
Like all federally funded programs, there are certain requirements LCPS must follow, including:
All meals must be consumed at the school or site location.
Food cannot be taken off-site.
Meals cannot be picked up by a parent or guardian to bring home.
Please see the list of dates and locations for the Summer Meal distribution.
Virginia SUN Bucks helps eligible families with the cost of groceries during summer break when most schools are not in session. The SUN Bucks benefit can be used to purchase groceries like fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and meat at grocery stores, farmers’ markets and other places that accept SNAP EBT benefits. Each school-aged child who meets the program requirements will get a one-time payment of $120. Your child is automatically enrolled in Virginia SUN Bucks if they receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits or participate in income-based Medicaid or if they received free or reduced-price meals at school during the 2025-2026 school year through the National School Lunch Program. The Virginia Department of Social Services will begin issuing benefits on a rolling basis starting in June 2026. See the Virginia SUN Bucks webpage for more information.
This week’s LCPS Podcast features a special episode, Engage and Empower, available in both English and Spanish and created by the English Learners Family and Community Engagement Office (EL FACE). Listeners will learn from EL FACE Supervisor, Sarah Ocampo and EL FACE Instructors Karla Blasquez and Mona ELKholy about Summer Programs, the Empowered EL Family Conference in November, and executive functions to support from home.
The LCPS Podcast brings you behind the scenes with school leaders, educators, students and community members to explore trends shaping K–12 education and incredible moments you won’t find anywhere else. New episodes drop every Thursday during the school year. Find the LCPS Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music and iHeart Radio. Listen to this week's episode on the LCPS Podcast webpage.
All rising 7th‑ and 12th‑grade students must show proof of required immunizations before starting school next year. Don’t wait until August! Plan now to ensure your student has the necessary vaccines. Students without proper documentation will not be permitted to attend on the first day of school.
Required Immunizations for 7th‑Grade Students
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) vaccine given at age 7 or older
- Meningococcal vaccine given at age 10 or older
Encouraged for 7th‑grade students:
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
Required Immunization for 12th‑Grade Students
- Meningococcal vaccine given at age 16 or older
Learn more about Loudoun County and regional resources that provide the required immunizations for school enrollment and admittance.
Register your child who will be 5 by Sept. 30, 2026 for kindergarten today and secure their chance to join a welcoming school community where they can grow, learn and thrive. There are just five easy steps to kindergarten registration:
- Determine eligibility: Two factors determine a child’s eligibility to enroll in kindergarten in Loudoun County Public Schools: age and residency. They must be 5 years of age or older by Sept. 30, 2026 and living with a parent or legal guardian who resides in Loudoun County.
- Use the LCPS Attendance Boundary E-Listing to locate your student’s home school.
- Gather the required documents.
- Complete online registration: Current LCPS families registering a new student can access the registration portal from their existing ParentVUE account.
- Schedule an appointment with the school: During the appointment, the registrar will review all registration documents and answer any questions you may have.
Register your rising kindergartner today! We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners. Visit Kindergarten Registration to learn more and to register!
LCPS is Truckin’ Into Summer with Dulles Town Center! Truckin’ Into Summer, to be held Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Dulles Town Center parking lot outside the Cheesecake Factory, is a family-friendly event that invites kids to climb aboard, explore and meet the vehicles that keep our community moving. An LCPS school bus will be available for students to explore, helping soon‑to‑be kindergarteners get comfortable with their first big ride. Families can also gather information about kindergarten registration for the 2026/27 school year. Visit the Dulles Town Center website for more details.
With activities for readers of all ages and reading levels, the Loudoun County Public Libraries Summer Reading Program kicks off on Tuesday, June 16, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 16. Get started by creating an online account for your household. Then, beginning Tuesday, June 16, start completing your 10 challenges, which can be a combination of the activities listed for your age group, attending a program or reading for 60 minutes. View the list of challenges in your online account and on the printed bookmarks at every branch. By Sunday, Aug. 16, update your challenge card online. Once all 10 challenges are marked complete, you will be automatically entered into the grand prize drawing! Learn more on the Loudoun County Public Libraries website.
LCPS uses an online platform called Peachjar to share electronic flyers from LCPS departments, schools, community partners and local organizations. Flyers are emailed every Tuesday and Friday. Families can also view all flyers from the past month on the Peachjar Flyerboard. These flyers include important information about upcoming school and community events, programs and opportunities. Be sure to take a look!