Education
Loudoun County Public Schools’ middle school students had the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) careers during Amazon Girls’ Tech Day on May 2, at The Academies of Loudoun. The event, organized by the LCPS Computer Science Office, aimed to inspire girls to pursue STEAM-related interests. Amazon, through the Loudoun Education Foundation, sponsored the…
Loudoun County Public Schools marked a decade of service through its Welcome Center program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 29, celebrating the opening of the Division’s second Welcome Center, Welcome Center East. The celebration recognized both the 10-year anniversary of the LCPS Welcome Center and the expansion of services designed to better support families across…
Loudoun County Public Schools has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This national designation honors school divisions that demonstrate outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students. LCPS is among a select group of districts across the country…
Three new members of the Loudoun County School Board were sworn in on Jan. 6, at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administrative Offices in Ashburn. Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk Gary M. Clemens administered the oath of office to Ross Svenson (Broad Run District), Jon Pepper (Dulles District), and Amy Riccardi (Sterling District). April Chandler…
The Loudoun County School Board adopted the FY26 Operating Budget during a Special School Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Loudoun County Public Schools Administrative Offices in Ashburn. The Board heard from community members and asked thoughtful questions as they addressed the $1.96B Superintendent’s Estimate of Needs presented on Jan. 14. “I’m proud that…
Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools, presented his FY26 Superintendent’s Estimate of Needs (SEON) to the School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the LCPS Administrative Offices. The proposed $1.95 billion operating budget represents a 7.2% increase from the current fiscal year—an additional $131.7 million investment to address the evolving needs of students and…
By Reed Carver On Aug. 13 the Loudoun County School Board considered school redistricting – redrawing the boundaries that dictate school attendance. Projected student population will go from Madison’s Trust Elementary, to Sycolin Creek Elementary, which matriculates to Brambleton Middle, and Independence High School. However, at least 18 students were already counting on attending Madison’s…
By Reed Carver The Loudoun County School Board voted to allow Collective Bargaining, a unionization vote the night of Aug. 13 at their Board Meeting. Loudoun Education Association will become, “the exclusive bargaining unit” for teachers in Loudoun. Teachers are now unionized, but more is needed, said members of LEA outside in the gathering area…
Academies of Loudoun students attended the State and National SkillsUSA conferences this year achieving wide recognition for leadership, communication and service. Students first attended the 59th annual SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference and Skills Championship in the spring. LCPS participants included one welding student, seven administration of justice students, and thirty-four graphic communication students. The…
Over the two days on May 7 and 8, the 7th grade history classes at Blue Ridge Middle School partnered with Leesburg’s George C. Marshall International Center’s Middle School Outreach Program to create a truly authentic learning experience. The Center provides no-cost World War II programming to LCPS middle schools during the spring semester (April-May) when 7th grade…