LVHS Weekly Update
March 22, 2024
LCPS Restroom Privacy and Safety Pilot Program
Construction and/or Sensor Technology Operational
As I wrote in a recent newsletter, in an effort to enhance the safety of LCPS students and increase opportunities for privacy, LCPS is implementing a school Restroom Privacy and Safety Pilot Program in nine schools. We are one of the nine.
The restroom construction and sensor technology is in place and operational beginning Monday, March 18. Students may use the new restrooms and will see lights on sensors functioning. Notifications about vaping, aggression, tampering and more will be received by designated administrators, who will respond with student safety and privacy in mind. You can learn more about the [construction and/or sensor technology] at www.lcps.org/restrooms.
Most of our students at Loudoun Valley are respectful of the school rules and other students. However, there are instances when undesirable behaviors occur inside the restrooms, like vaping. Loudoun Valley high school continues to balance the need for privacy and safety for all students, as governed by School Board policies, and is piloting these new restroom configurations and technology to help meet this need. The safety of LCPS students and staff remains the Division’s top priority.
For information about the program, participating schools and FAQs, visit https://www.lcps.org/restrooms.
To learn more about substance use, and how they might impact someone you know, please visit the LCPS Drug Awareness webpage to find information and resources. You can also contact the Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Developmental Services to get help for a friend or loved one struggling with substance abuse.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, you may reach out to me your child’s counselor or assistant principal
Programa Piloto de Privacidad y Seguridad en Baños de LCPS
Como escribí en un boletín reciente, en un esfuerzo por mejorar la seguridad de los estudiantes de LCPS y aumentar las oportunidades de privacidad, LCPS está implementando un
Programa Piloto de Seguridad y Privacidad de los baños escolares en nueve escuelas. Somos uno de los nueve.
La construcción de baños y la tecnología de sensores están en su lugar y operativas a partir del lunes 18 de Marzo. Los estudiantes pueden usar los nuevos baños y verán luces en los sensores funcionando. Los administradores designados recibirán notificaciones sobre vapeo, agresión, manipulación y más, quienes responderán teniendo en cuenta la seguridad y privacidad de los estudiantes. Puede obtener más información sobre [la construcción y/o la tecnología de sensores] en www.lcps.org/restrooms.
La mayoría de nuestros estudiantes en [Nombre de la escuela] respetan las reglas de la escuela y a los demás estudiantes. Sin embargo, hay casos en los que se producen comportamientos indeseables dentro de los baños, como vapear. [INSERTAR NOMBRE DE LA ESCUELA] continúa equilibrando la necesidad de privacidad y seguridad para todos los estudiantes, según lo rigen las políticas de la Junta Escolar, y está poniendo a prueba estas nuevas configuraciones de baños y tecnología para ayudar a satisfacer esta necesidad. La seguridad de los estudiantes y el personal de LCPS sigue siendo la principal prioridad de la División.
Para obtener información sobre el programa, las escuelas participantes y las preguntas frecuentes, visite https://www.lcps.org/restrooms.
Para obtener más información sobre los peligros asociados con el vapeo o el uso de sustancias, y cómo podrían afectar a alguien que conoce, visite la página web de Concientización sobre las Drogas de LCPS para encontrar información y recursos. También puede comunicarse con los Servicios de Desarrollo, Abuso de Sustancias y Salud Mental para obtener ayuda para un amigo o ser querido que lucha contra el abuso de sustancias.
Como siempre, si tiene preguntas o inquietudes, puede comunicarse conmigo en counselor o asistente principal.
PROM
Loudoun Valley’s Junior/Senior Prom, Starry Night, will be held at Shadow Creek Wedding and Events in Purcellville on Apr 19, 2024 from 7 - 10:30. All juniors and seniors are invited to attend. Early Bird Ticket sales for seniors has begun and juniors will be able to begin purchasing tickets on Mar 21, 2024 for one week at the early bird cost. The cost of the Early Bird Tickets will be $40 per attendee. All Early Bird sales will end on Mar 31, 2024 and regular sales will begin on Apr 1, 2024 at a cost of $50 per attendee. Ticket sales will end on Apr 15, 2024 at 4 p.m. Each Valley junior and senior may purchase no more than two tickets. Tickets can not be transferred to another guest.
Parents or Guardians must complete the Prom Permission click https://permission.click/gN4D6/int and payment can be submitted online with the payment portal or in person with cash or check to Mrs. Judd in room 121/201 or Dr Sharpe in room 119. If a student is bringing an out of school guest the student and the guest must complete the out of school guest form and return it to Mrs. Judd or Dr. Sharpe by Apr 12, 2024.
LVHS HANDBOOK
BELL SCHEDULE
Please visit the main page of our LVHS website or see the attached document for our LVHS bell schedules. This includes our daily schedule, along with one hour and two hour delay schedules.
COURSE INFORMATION NIGHT RESOURCES
Below are some helpful resources related to Course Information Night, which was held January 10, 2024. This event gives a high level overview of course offerings available at Loudoun Valley High School, as well as contact information for each department.
During the event, the following information was shared:
Additionally, during the event multiple questions were asked. We captured these questions and provided answers in this Course Information Night FAQ 24-25.
TESTING
TESTING COORDINATOR
Ms. Stecura is Loudoun Valley’s School Testing Coordinator. Her office is located in the main office. The best way to contact Ms. Stecura is through email at melissa.stecura@lcps.org.
The LVHS Testing Website has more information about testing.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
IB INFORMATION FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS
The purpose of this email is to provide you information about our International Baccalaureate program that might be useful as students continue to explore their course selection for the 24-25 school year. .
IB Information, Question, and Answer Night Slide Deck
Slide 8 - An Example Schedule of an IB Diploma Student
Slide 9 - Considerations for course selection for current 8th grade students
Slide 10 - Considerations for course selection for current 9th grade students
Slide 11 -Considerations for course selection for current 10th grade students
Linked here are common questions that have been asked about the International Baccalaureate.
Please reach out to Michael.skvarch@lcps.org with any questions you might have about the International Baccalaureate Program.
2023-2024 CELL PHONE EXPECTATIONS
At Loudoun Valley High School, we value teaching and learning and we reflect often on ways to improve and grow as a school community. Our Valley teachers, staff, and students have indicated a common theme that must be addressed as we prepare for this upcoming school year: student cell phone and earbud use in class. This year teachers have expressed concerns with students’ use of cell phones and the impacts it has had on engagement in instruction, opportunities to build collaborative relationships with peers, and building and utilizing critical thinking skills.
For the 23-24 school year, our school wide expectation is that students place their cell phones and earbuds in the designated space in each classroom. Phones will not be accessible during instructional time or Viking Time. Students may use their phones and earbuds during class changes, study hall, and lunch.
Students are not permitted to bring cell phones to the bathroom. Students should use all LCPS provided apps on their LCPS provided Chromebooks such as e-hallpass and Remind.
If students need to communicate with parents, coaches, employers, etc., they should do so during passing periods or lunch. If it is an immediate concern, students may go to the main office. Likewise, if you need to reach your student for an emergency, please contact the main office.
We ask that you begin having this conversation with your students now so they can start to understand these new changes in our Valley practices at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.
For additional information and resources to support your student in this transition, please see below from the LVHS United Mental Health Team. This is a rich resource with helpful information and we invite you to take a moment to look through it.
https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/youth-mental-health/social-media/index.html
This initiative for the 23-24 school year is a collective and collaborative effort with the LVHS leadership team, teachers, students, administrators, and counselors. Together, we can work to strengthen learning engagement for students and improve their opportunities to go deeper in developing important life and learning skills.
COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH
FOLLOW OUR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: @valleyschoolcounseling
CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S COUNSELING DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER
Click below to read the newsletter to find out the most up-to-date information from the Counseling Department, Mental Health Team, and Career Center.
LOUDOUN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
LYLP is a week-long experience designed to introduce youth to leadership concepts and communication skills while giving them exposure and interaction with local business, government and community leaders. Open to all Loudoun County rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, candidates participate in leadership workshops, have interactive sessions with county leaders and gain exposure to technology, business and agricultural economic drivers in Loudoun.
Please share the attached flyer with your students. Registration is open till March 15, and no student will be turned away. Financial aid will be available to qualifying students.
PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
CHORUS & ORCHESTRA
Addison Miller snagged one of 14 cello seats across the state for All-VA Orchestra. This is an incredibly competitive audition where students play college/professional-level excerpts in their audition. Oscar Little earned a spot as Tenor 2 alternate for All-VA Chorus, which is super impressive for a sophomore. He'll be called up should one of the top 2 students in the district need to drop. The All-VA Band/Chorus/Orchestra event takes place in Richmond from April 18-20.
Comet Maupin, Charlotte Abbe, and Julia Miller just returned from performing with the ACDA Southern Regional Honor Choir in Louisville, KY over the weekend. They were selected for these choirs as top scoring vocalists out of 11 states from VA down to FL and over to LA.
Finally, these 6 students were selected for All-County Orchestra: Alexandra Wentzel, Joshua Anderson, Lauren MacDonnell, Zander Smith, Sam Nixon, and Wyatt Lechliter. Some of you might remember this event being hosted at LVHS last year. These students will play with top string musicians from LCPS in a 2-day event at Woodgrove HS with a concert on April 6.
NEWSPAPER
Congratulations to Loudoun Valley High School, Purcellville, Virginia, one of 28 recipients of the 2024 First Amendment Press Freedom Award. It is Loudoun Valley's third year receiving the award. Read more: https://jea.org/wp/blog/2024/02/22/28-schools-awarded-2024-first-amendment-press-freedom-award/…
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
NHS TUTORING
NHS chapter is continuing its peer tutoring program, with goals of increasing the usage and awareness of the program. Our goal is to support you and our fellow students by providing NHS tutors to supplement a student’s learning process.
NHS members have indicated the subject areas in which they feel comfortable tutoring, ranging from World History to Calculus BC! Students will have the opportunity to directly fill out a Google Form to request a peer tutor and will then be connected to someone who fits their needs.
Here is the link to the form which students may use to request a tutor: https://forms.gle/hBt5dh76EvWF2kVB6
Tutors will facilitate the learning process with a strong emphasis on academic integrity.
YEARBOOK
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EVERYDAY MOMENTS MEET
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME MEMORIES
No matter how fast the school year flies by, the Loudoun Valley Saga yearbook captures every highlight! The deadline is Tuesday, February 27, 2024 to guarantee your copy.
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ATHLETICS
EXPECTATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AT LOUDOUN VALLEY VIKING HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
- The TicketSpicket App is to be used for ticket purchase. Ticket cost is $7.00 per person.
- No outside food or drink is allowed
- No signs/posters are allowed
- Noisemakers are not allowed at indoor athletic events
- No backpacks or equipment bags will be allowed inside the stadium or the gym or gym lobby/hallway areas - keep them at home or in your car.
- No balls, footballs, sticks, skate boards, frisbees, etc are allowed inside the stadium or the gym areas.
- No throwing and/or playing any games on campus – including inside the stadium or gym or gym hallway areas during the games.
- If you come to the games you are expected to sit in the bleachers/ stands, watch the games and support the Valley Viking teams; walking around in groups is not allowed - parents will be called for pickup if this occurs.
- Please carry out your trash to the nearest trash receptacle.
Thank you for contributing to a safe and pleasant experience for all Viking fans and players.
LVHS Athletic Administration
https://valleyvikingsport.org/
LVHS BOOSTERS
FOLLOW OUR SPRING SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA
Girls Tennis: Facebook: LoudounValleyTennis Instagram: lvhsgirlstennis
Boys Tennis: Instagram: lvhs_tennis
Boys Lacrosse: Instagram: lvhslacrosse
Girls Lacrosse: Instagram: valleyglax
Girls Softball: Facebook: LoudounValleySoftball Instagram: lvhs_softball
Boys Soccer: Instagram: lvhssoccer
Girls Soccer: Instagram: valleygsoc
Cross Country & Track: Instagram: lvhs_xc_track
CONGRATULATIONS!
SENIOR PARENTS
Give the gift that will last a lifetime at Loudoun Valley High School!
These personalized bricks are a wonderful way to recognize graduates, families, alumni and to show our Viking Spirit! Over time the pathway will lead all the way to Leonard Stadium! Next brick installment is scheduled for July!
Bricks start at $99.00 and with your 100% tax-deductible brick donation, you will leave a lasting mark on the Leonard Stadium where thousands of alumni, friends and students will recognize your role in sustaining your alumni home on campus. Your contribution from the sale of each brick goes towards supporting athletic programs at Loudoun Valley High School.
2023 - 2024 Sponsors
TECH SUPPORT
WHAT TO DO IF LCPS GO IS DOWN
Direct Links for Students to Instructional Tools
TOOL: Google
LINK: https://drive.google.com
HOW TO SIGN IN: Google: student email address IDnumber@lcps.org, i.e. 000000@lcps.org
TOOL: Schoology
LINK: https://learn.lcps.org
HOW TO SIGN IN: Google
TOOL: Google Meet
LINK: https://meet.google.com/ OR the link you created for your class
HOW TO SIGN IN: Google
TOOL: Clever (for app integrations)
LINK: https://clever.com/
HOW TO SIGN IN: Student ID and Password
TOOL: StudentVue
LINK: https://portal.lcps.org/
HOW TO SIGN IN: Student ID and Password
FAQs
I've used the links and received sign-in errors. Is my password wrong?
Sometimes an LCPS Go outage is limited to LCPS Go, and other times it may be a network problem affecting multiple sites. In this instance, a password or other sign-in error may or may not reflect the actual problem. Wait and try later, refresh your browser window, and clear the cache if needed.
HIGH SCHOOL TOOLKIT
Contact Information
Website: https://www.lcps.org/lvhs
Location: 340 North Maple Avenue, Purcellville, VA, USA
Phone: (540) 751-2400
Twitter: @LVHS_official
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