The LCPS Letter
School starts on Thursday, Aug. 22. We look forward to welcoming your student back to school. Below are some ways to help the first day of school go more smoothly.
Register Your New LCPS Student
Update Immunizations and Records
Ensure that your student -- especially kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade students -- has their required immunizations. These immunizations are required by Virginia Code and help keep all students healthy. Once your student is vaccinated, please provide their school with the appropriate documentation. Students need the required immunizations to attend school.
Complete Online Verification and See Your Student's Class and Bus Schedule
Complete and update the required information about your student in ParentVue. Once the information is confirmed, you will be able to view your student's class and bus schedules. Additional resources and FAQs about online verification and the start of the school year can be found on the First Day webpage.
Families may prepay for meals using our LINQ Connect meal payment tool. School breakfast for elementary and secondary students costs $2.30. Lunch at the elementary level costs $3.25, and at the secondary level (grades 6-12) $3.35. A la carte items are available for purchase during all meal service periods. See the LCPS School Nutrition website for more information about school meals.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who are eligible can apply for free or reduced-price meals. See the LCPS Nutrition website to apply. If you have any questions about this program, please email freeandreduced@lcps.org.
Special Diets Requests
Special meals for students requiring gluten-free or halal diets are available for all grade levels upon request for the 2024/25 school year. LCPS offers meal substitutions and modifications for children with dietary restrictions or substitutions when presented with a signed statement by a recognized medical authority. Please contact Brittany Palaschak, RDN, with any questions regarding specific dietary requirements. See the Nutrition webpage for information about special diets or to request a special diet. If you received a special diet in the school year 2023-2024, please submit a new request.
The LCPS Head Start and Starting Towards Excellence in Preschool (STEP) programs offer FREE full-day preschool opportunities for children who turn four years old by Sept. 30, 2024, and meet eligibility criteria. Both programs offer high-quality preschool instruction to prepare students for kindergarten. Classes are taught by a teacher and teacher assistant and are located throughout Loudoun County. Classes meet six hours a day, Monday through Friday, during the school year, and enrollment is open now!
Parents/guardians who are Loudoun County residents and interested in these programs can apply online by visiting the Preschool Application Page. At the time of application, parents may upload income verification, proof of residency, child’s birth certificate, and parent photo identification, which are required to help determine program eligibility. For more information about the Head Start and STEP classes, including eligibility criteria, locations, and how to apply, visit the Head Start and STEP webpage or call 571-252-2110.
As the new school year kicks off, students may find themselves needing extra help with their studies. LCPS students have access to Varsity Tutors, a valuable and FREE resource available 24/7. Whether it's tutoring or enrichment support, Varsity Tutors is here to help with any academic need. With a variety of dynamic classes, learning becomes both engaging and enjoyable. To get started, look for the Varsity Tutors button in LCPSGo!
LCPS has already started to plan for Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies. Graduation ceremonies for LCPS schools and programs will take place between May 27 and June 18, 2025. Graduation ceremonies will be held at Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University or at the school. See the complete list of graduation dates and locations.
