LCHS Weekly Update
Good Evening,
This is Michelle Luttrell, Principal at Loudoun County High School. A reminder we do not have school this week. It is spring break for staff and students. We return to school on Monday, April 1st on an A day.
School Nurse
Parents of current 11th graders:
All rising seniors (Class of 2025) must receive a MenACWY (meningitis) vaccine prior to the first day of school on August 22, 2024. The requirement is for one dose after the student's 16th birthday.
Vaccine Clinic:
The Loudoun County Health Department is organizing a vaccination clinic on Thursday, April 11 from 10am to 12pm at LCHS. Please note that this is the only vaccination clinic that will be held at LCHS. If you want your child to receive the vaccine on this day, kindly complete the attached Permission Form and attach a photocopy of your child's insurance card. You can return the forms to the Health Office or email them to our School Nurse, Shannon Nerantzis at shannon.nerantzis@lcps.org.
Prom
Prom tickets are now on sale! Tickets may be bought online or in person in room 241. Please be advised that we MUST sell 250 tickets to have a prom this year. The dance will be held Friday, 19 April at the Dulles Marriott.
Senior Class Action Items
Countdown to Graduation:
It’s time to celebrate!! Seniors, listen to the afternoon announcements or check out the senior Instagram to hear the randomly selected daily giveaway winner. Parents, we still have a few items left on our wish list. Please consider helping us celebrate the Class of 2024 and check out our wish list here.
Cap and Gown:
If you have not already done so, please order your cap and gown on the Herff-Jones website. If you are ordering online and want to just order the cap & gown (not a package deal with other items), go to “Grad Gear & Apparel” and scroll all the way to the bottom. Please note that if you are trying to use a gown from a previous graduate (older sibling or friend), the gown should be BLUE and made out of a matte (not shiny) fabric.
If you have any questions, please contact info@hjvirginia.com or one of the LCHS senior sponsors, Mel Hefty (mel.hefty@lcps.org) or Abby Schutte (abby.schutte@lcps.org).
Music on the Lawn
School Testing Coordinator
Spring SOL Tests:
Please save the dates below and refrain from scheduling appointments that will interfere with your child’s scheduled test.
Our spring SOL test dates are as follows:
- Monday, 20 May at 9:30am - Reading (Juniors only) & Math (students who need to earn a VC and students we are required to test for Federal Accountability)
- Tuesday, 21 May at 9:30am - Science & History (students who need to earn a VC and ALL Biology students)
Please read important details about spring SOL tests and who needs to test in your preferred language HERE.
AP Parents and Students:
The 2024 AP® Exam Terms and Conditions are available to review at cb.org/apexamterms. This agreement details the rules and policies students must follow related to taking the 2024 AP Exams. Students will need to accept these terms and conditions prior to taking each exam. Any updates to the terms and conditions will be clearly summarized on the terms and conditions page. College Board will send AP students email reminders to review these terms and conditions at cb.org/apexamterms before the exam administration.
Note: For AP courses with a portfolio submission (AP Art and Design, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Seminar, and AP Research), students will need to agree to the Digital Portfolio AP Exam Terms and Conditions (.pdf/224 KB) before submitting their work as final in the AP Digital Portfolio.
Senior Yard Signs:
Senior Yard Signs are here! All proceeds from the Senior Yard Sign Sales will go to help fund the Senior Class Events. This sale runs through April 5th. No sales will be processed after midnight Friday, April 5th.
The cost is $30 per sign and all signs will be delivered directly to your front yard (within the LCHS attendance boundaries) by the first week of May. **If you live outside of the LCHS attendance boundary, your yard sign will be available for pick-up in the Main Office by May 1st.
Please complete a separate entry for each sign if purchasing for more than one student.
Join Us:
Use this link to join the PTSA.
Lord Loudoun Yearbook
Yearbook:
The Lord Loudoun yearbook sold out last year. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase this year's book at cost through November 1st. This is the lowest price of the year!
Executive Skills Support
Executive functioning skills include organizing, planning, prioritizing, time management, task initiation, goal directed persistence and working memory, to name a few. We look forward to working with students and helping them be more successful in meeting their academic goals. Use the new button on our website to sign up for support.
Save The Dates
Please put these events on your calendar for future reference and action. This list will be updated throughout the year.
April 4, 2024: Last day of the third quarter.
April 5, 2024: No school for students. Teacher workday.
April 8, 2024: Solar Eclipse Viewing- As you may be aware, there is an upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, and we are excited to organize a viewing event for all staff and students. To ensure everyone's safety during the eclipse viewing, we have obtained appropriate eyewear that meets safety standards for every member of our student body and faculty. We will share instructional content related to solar eclipses with the school community the week leading up to the event and deliver an advisory lesson for the day of the event prior to our release outdoors. We will operate on an adjusted schedule this day.
April 12, 2024: 70th Celebration Concert on the Lawn: Join us for a special event to kick-off our celebration of 70 years of excellence with a free concert on the lawn. Bring your own chair and join us for an evening featuring good music, food trucks, and fellowship! Performances begin at 6:00 pm. Featured artists will be released soon!
April 18, 2024: Community Listening Session with Dr. Spence in the LCHS cafeteria
April 19, 2024: This year's prom theme is Masquerade and will be held on April 19 at the Dulles Marriott. Tickets will begin selling on March 11. Ticket prices will start at $50. Tickets may be bought online or in person in room 241. Please be advised that we MUST sell 250 tickets to have a prom this year.
April 25-28, 2024: Spring Musical- Cinderella. Show time is 7:00 pm 25th-27th and 2:00 pm on the 28th.
Please continue to read your email communication from the school and LCPS.
Take care,
Michelle