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May 2013

Rekulapelli Finishes 4th in National Geography Bee

Akhil Rekulapelli, a seventh-grader at Stone Hill Middle School, finished fourth in the 25th annual National Geographic Geography Bee.

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2 Ball’s Bluff Second-Graders Raise more than 500 Pounds of Food

Hannah Kircher and Rylie Kijak, both second-graders at Ball’s Bluff Elementary, collected more than 500 pounds of food during the month of April.

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High-Level Visitors Honor Lowes Island Fifth-Graders

When you score a 97.6 on a Standards of Learning (SOL) test, they roll out the big guns.

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School Board Members Answer LEAPs Questions

Five members of the Loudoun County School Board answered questions from the delegates of the Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents (LEAP) during LEAP’s May 8th meeting.

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Stone Bridge DECA Students Earn Recognition at International DECA Conference

Stone Bridge High School DECA chapter members earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s 67th annual International Career Development Conference, April 24-27, in Anaheim, Calif.

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All-Cedar Run District Baseball Team

Nick Feight of Battlefield High School was selected as the Cedar Run District’s Baseball Player of the Year through a vote of the district’s coaches. Battlefield’s Jay Burkhart was named Coach of the Year

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Belmont Ridge Celebrates Earth Day

Skunks eat stink bugs.That kind of figures, doesn’t it?That obscure environmental factoid was one of the many bits of knowledge dispensed to Belmont Ridge Middle School students during an Earth Day celebration on April 22nd.

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Briar Woods Science Students Place in Competition

Briar Woods Independent Science Research students Moustapha Ouattara, Ashkan Abousaeedi, Eric Rothacker, Jed Alcantara, Kaelin Davis, Maha Siddiqi and Pushpak Pondugula were finalists in the Robert H. Herndon Memorial Science Achievement Competition on April 11th.

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Rekulapelli National Geography Bee Finalist

Akhil Rekulapelli, a seventh-grader at Stone Hill Middle School, is one of the 10 finalists in the 25th annual National Geographic Geography Bee.

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Taiko Drumming Concert at John Champe

A free concert featuring traditional Japanese drumming, songs and dances will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23rd, in the John Champe High School auditorium.

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Horizon, Little River Students Honored at Kings Dominion

The Festival Singers, 160 students from the Little River and Horizon elementary schools’ fourth and fifth grade choruses, traveled to Kings Dominion on Saturday, May 4th, to compete in the annual Festival of Music in the theme park’s Action Theater

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Big Surprise for Treasured Teacher

It was a 10-Kleenex day May 17th at Hillside Elementary.

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All-Cedar Run District Softball Team

Broad Run High School senior McKall Miller was named the Cedar Run Softball Player of the Year through a vote of the district’s coaches. Osbourn’s Tom McCauley was named Coach of the Year.

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2013 LCPS Graduation Speakers Set

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has set the speakers and after-graduation celebrations for its 18 graduation and completion ceremonies.

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Russell Named Shenandoah Teacher of the Year

Scott Russell, an art teacher at Ball’s Bluff Elementary, is the 2013 Shenandoah University Teacher of the Year for Loudoun County.

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Frederick Douglass Memorial Wall Honored

The Memorial Wall at Frederick Douglass Elementary School has received a Community Blue Ribbon Award from the Loudoun County Joint Architectural Review Board (JARB).

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Potomac Falls Guitar Quartet Performs at Kennedy Center

The Potomac Falls High School Guitar Quartet added yet another achievement to its list of distinctions as the ensemble performed May 2nd at the Millennium Stage of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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‘Lost Boy of Sudan’ to Address Social Science Winners

Deng Chol, one of the “Lost Boys of the Sudan,” will be the featured speaker during the awards ceremony for the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Social Science and Global Studies Academic Awards and Celebration.

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Valley Yearbook Receives National Awards

Yearbook editors Ashley Jackson, Katie Pownall and Christina Sanders represented the 2012 Saga staff when they accepted a Gold Crown from Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) the organization’s 89th annual Scholastic Convention.

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All-Dulles District Girls’ Lacrosse Team

Senior goalie Bailey Carver of Woodgrove High School is the 2013 Dulles District Girls’ Lacrosse Player of the Year. Tuscarora High School’s Anna Kate Collier was named Coach of the Year.

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Newton-Lee Student Wins Regional America Recycles Day Prize

Timmy Siegel, a second-grader at Newton-Lee Elementary School, is the K-12 winner of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Regional America Recycles Day contest.

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Leadership Loudoun Youth Accepting Applications

The fourth annual Leadership Loudoun Youth class will be held the week of July 15th and the week of August 5th.

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Rolling Ridge Elementary Hosts a Walk-a-thon for Track Construction

Rolling Ridge Elementary needs a new outdoor track, so nearly 120 students, parents and staff members walked miles around the existing track on April 26th as a kick-off for a series of fund-raisers planned to pay for the construction of their new facility.

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Countryside Principal Stuck on Reading

To celebrate School Library Month, students at Countryside Elementary were challenged to read 3,000 hours (collectively) during the first two weeks of April.

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Leesburg Police Department Offering Youth Camps This Summer

The Leesburg Police Department will be offering two youth camps this summer. Junior Police Camp is for rising sixth- to eighth-graders. The Kidsmart Safety Camp is for children aged 6-10.

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LCPS Students Qualify for All Virginia Chorus

Sixty Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) students were selected through audition to participate in this year’s All-Virginia Chorus and the Middle School ACDA Honors Chorus.

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Briar Woods’ Students Earn Recognition at International DECA Conference

Members of the Briar Woods High School DECA chapter earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s 67th annual International Career Development Conference, April 24-27, in Anaheim, Calif.

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Harper Park Marks Schools to Watch with Family Photo

You know how hard it is to get a family photo…Bad hair days…Fashion malfunctions…Uncooperative weather…

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Towbin to Speak on Children’s Mental Health May 16th

Dr. Kenneth Towbin, the chief of clinical child and adolescent psychiatry Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at the National Institute of Mental Health, will speak from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th, at the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Administrative Offices in Ashburn.

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Woodgrove SCA Honored

The Virginia Student Councils Association recently named Woodgrove High School’s Jeff Schutte its High School Adviser of the Year.

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Summer Robotics Camps Coming to NOVA-Loudoun

The Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)-Loudoun Campus is inviting students from various grade levels to participate in hands-on, robotics camps that focus on science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts.

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May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has declared May as “Lyme Disease Awareness Month” in Loudoun County.

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Top Monroe Students of the 3rd Nine Weeks

Monroe Technology Center (MTC) has named the top students in each of its programs for the third nine-week grading period. Awards were given for participants in both “A” and “B” days (some programs meet on only one day).

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Eagle Ridge Again School to Watch

Much has changed since Eagle Ridge Middle School was first designated a School to Watch in 2007.

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Frederick Douglass Presents Original Musical

Frederick Douglass Elementary recently celebrated its unique place in the history of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) in song.

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LCPS Sweeps Top 3 Places in State Chemistry Competition

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) students took first, second and third place at the Virginia State competition of You Be the Chemist® Challenge.

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LEAP Town Hall Meeting May 8th

The Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents (LEAP) will hold its final meeting of the 2012-2013 school year on Wednesday, May 8th, at the School Administrative Offices in Ashburn.

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Get Smart! 5K May 11th

The Smart’s Mill Middle School PTA is sponsoring the sixth annual Get Smart! 5K Stampede on Saturday, May 11th.

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STEM Education Taken to Next Level at Eagle Ridge Middle School

As a way to implement more STEM education in a general public school setting, Eagle Ridge Middle challenged its students and staff on April 19th by holding an all-day STEM education event.

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U.S. Army Band Giving Free Concert at Dominion May 8th

The U.S. Army Band, “Pershing's Own” will join the Dominion Symphonic Band on stage for the community concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8th.

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April 2013

23 LCPS Students Selected for Virginia All-State Band & Orchestra

Recently, 23 Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) band students were selected for the 2013 Virginia All-State Band and Orchestra, which was hosted by the Virginia Music Educators Association at Harrisonburg High School

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Sterling Middle Presents ‘Aladdin Jr.’ May 3-5

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. May 3rd and 4th, with a 2 p.m. show on Sunday, May 5th.

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LCPS Students Win State Debate Championships

Briar Woods High School junior Michael Holohan and senior Boyd Qu won the Virginia High School League Group AA Policy Debate state championship during the State Debate Tournament April 19th and 20th at Liberty University in Lynchburg.

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Heritage’s Munson Sets Coaching Record

Betsy Munson is not about setting records.She is about keeping an open mind.

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John Champe Presents ‘Alice in Wonderland’

John Champe High School will present “Alice in Wonderland” from Thursday, May 2nd, through Saturday, May 4th.

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Finn Finds a New Home in Hamilton

Teri Finn is returning to her small-town roots as the new principal of Hamilton Elementary.

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Stone Hill Wins Middle School Academic Challenge

The Stone Hill Middle School team won first place in the 2013 Middle School Academic Challenge on April 20th at Mercer Middle School.

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School Board Seeks Names for 3 New Schools

The Loudoun County School Board is seeking suggestions for the naming of three schools – one elementary school and two high schools.

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Tuscarora Black & Blue Turn Red for Lacrosse Game

There will be a “Red Out” at the April 29th boys’ lacrosse game between Tuscarora and Potomac Falls high schools at Tuscarora.

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Vote Now for Valley Cow!

You can vote early…You can vote often…You can win Loudoun Valley High School’s Art Department $20,000!

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Farmwell Student Becomes Famous Author

It’s not every seventh-grader who can say they’re a famous author.

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Monroe Technology Center’s Spring Plant Sale

Monroe Technology Center (MTC) will be holding its Spring Plant Sale from Wednesday, May 1st, to Friday, May 3rd.

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LCPS Seeks Parent & Community Input

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is reaching out to all residents to better understand the priorities of the community it serves. In a survey to launch on Monday, April 29th, parents and Loudoun County residents are invited to share their thoughts and ideas on the school district’s priorities to help district leadership in their decision-making.

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River Bend Re-Designated as School to Watch

Sometimes it’s the little things that earn big honors…

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Okinawan Taiko Drumming at Sugarland

Students at Sugarland Elementary got a taste of Washington, D.C.’s, Cherry Blossom Festival on Friday, April 12th, when it received a visit from the Okinawan Taiko Drummers of Wisconsin (OTDW).

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LCPS Students Take Part in George Washington STE Day

Tim Harris is a patient man.

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Claude Moore Commitment to LCPS Passes $3.5 million

With its recent donations, the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation’s commitment to Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has surpassed $3.5 million.

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LCPS High Schools Do Well at State FBLA Conference

The Virginia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference was held April 12th and 13th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Reston.

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Broad Run, Monroe Building Moonbuggy

It takes all kinds to build a moonbuggy…nerds, jocks, gearheads, the technologically gifted and the practically minded.

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Broad Run Wins 2 Gold Medals at Raleigh Championships

The Broad Run Indoor Drum Line and Winter Guard stole the show April 6th and 7th at the Atlantic Indoor Association (AIA) Championships in Raleigh, N.C. Competing against other units from Virginia and North Carolina, both won the gold medal and title of First Place Champions in their respective classes.

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Freedom Speech and Debate Team Sweeps

Freedom High School’s speech and debate team swept aside the competition April 12th and 13th at the National Forensic League (NFL) qualifying tournament at Madison County High School.

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Superintendent's Recommended Budget Reconciliation

Attached please find my recommendations for reconciling the $16,022,456 reduction made by the Board of Supervisors to your Proposed Operating Budget.

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Woodgrove on ‘It’s Academic’ Saturday

Woodgrove High School appears in the first playoff round on “It’s Academic” at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20th, on NBC-Channel 4.

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Farmwell Station Re-designated as School to Watch

Farmwell Station Middle School received its third designation as a School to Watch on April 12th.

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All Eligible LCPS Schools Included in Challenge Index

All 12 of the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) high schools eligible to be ranked nationally by The Washington Post’s Challenge Index received this honor in 2013. (John Champe High School is not yet eligible to be ranked.)

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LEAP Explores Dangers of Internet

If you aren’t aware of the dangers your children are exposing themselves to on the internet, you should be.

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Pinebrook Principal Puckers Up for Pot Belly Pig

The Pinebrook Elementary School reading incentive “Pig Out on Reading” culminated with a visit from Farmer Minor and his pot belly pig, Daisy.

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Living World War II History Lesson for Harper Park

Seventh-graders at Harper Park Middle School got a living history lesson about World War II and other 20th century conflicts from the people who lived through them on Tuesday, April 9th.

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Park View Offers Aid to Louisa County

Park View High School’s student body committed a not-so-random act of kindness during a school picnic on Wednesday, April 10th.

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A Unique Career Day for Lunsford

Students at J. Michael Lunsford Middle School had a unique career day on March 22nd, visiting job sites and businesses throughout the area.

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Woodgrove Presents ‘The Music Man’

Woodgrove High School’s Historic Springhouse Productions will presents “The Music Man” April 18th through the 21st.

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Kindergarten Registration April 16th

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) will begin kindergarten registration on Tuesday, April 16th.

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$57,000 from LEF Goes to 10 LCPS Middle Schools

Through the combined efforts of the Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF) and Loudoun County resident Hugh McKee, 10 Loudoun County middle schools will receive from $1,000 to $10,000 in grant money to support interdisciplinary projects.

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Monroe Students Win at State HOSA Leadership Conference

Health & Medical Science students from Monroe Technology Center were recently recognized for excellence at the 33rd Annual Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference March 15th through 17th in Williamsburg.

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Author Draper Launches ‘Inclusive Community’ Project at Cedar Lane

Sharon Draper, author of “Out of My Mind” and nearly 30 other children’s and young adult books launched the “One Community, One Book” inclusion project on April 2nd at Cedar Lane Elementary.

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Roth 2013 Teacher of the Year

Lisa Roth, a first grade teacher at Dominion Trail Elementary School, is the recipient of The Washington Post 2013 Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award for Loudoun County.

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Woodgrove Repeats as Academic Challenge Champs

Woodgrove High School repeated as the Academic Challenge champion after the finals of this event were held on Thursday, April 4th, at Tuscarora High School.

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2nd Annual Freedom High School 5K: “3R5K"

On Saturday, April 20th, Freedom High School will be hosting its second annual Freedom 5K run/walk/stroll.

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Platenberg 2013 Principal of the Year

Janet Platenberg, the principal of Steuart Weller Elementary School, has been selected as the 2013 winner of The Washington Post’s Distinguished Educational Leadership Award for Loudoun County.

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Stone Hill’s Rekulapelli Wins Geography Bee

Akhil Rekulapelli, a seventh-grader at Stone Hill Middle School, won the Virginia Geography Bee on Friday, April 5th, at Longwood University.

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Battle of the Books Finalists Set

On March 20th Loudoun County High School Battle of the Books teams wrangled in the Battle of the Books Semi-Final Competition.

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April is Autism Awareness Month

What is Autism?

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26 Loudoun Teams Advance to State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament April 13th

Odyssey of the Mind Catoctin Region 14 and Dulles Region 16 held regional competitions March 2nd at Park View High School and March 9th at Tuscarora High School, respectively.

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Loudoun Health for Life Day April 13th

Loudoun Health for Life Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13th, at Gum Spring Library.

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Arbor Day Ceremony April 13th at LCPS Administrative Offices

This year the Loudoun Arbor Day Celebration Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 13th, at the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn.

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Catoctin, Frances Hazel Reid Roll Eggs at White House

100 students and chaperones from Catoctin and Frances Hazel Reid elementary schools were among the more than 30,000 people who participated in the 135th White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 1st.

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LCPS One of Three School Districts Honored by EPA

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) was one of three school districts nationwide honored with the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award.

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Special Education Town Hall Meeting April 18th

The Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will hold a Town Hall meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18th, at the LCPS Administrative Offices, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn.

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Internet Safety Subject of April 10th LEAP Meeting

The Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents (LEAP) will present one of its most popular programs on Wednesday, April 10th.

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‘Beauty and the Beast’ Coming to Belmont Ridge

River Hawk Productions at Belmont Ridge Middle School will present “Beauty and the Beast” for two weekends in April.

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Broad Run Hosts FBLA Spring Regional Conference

Broad Run High School hosted the Shenandoah Region of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Regional Conference and Awards Ceremony on March 16th.

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Bus Evacuation Drills in April

Second-semester school bus evacuation practice will be held during three weeks in April.

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Kindergarten Registration April 16th

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) will begin kindergarten registration on Tuesday, April 16th.

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