LVHS Weekly Update
May 31, 2024
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
We met with seniors on Friday, May 3rd and we talked through important dates related to graduation, end-of-year events, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service project formerly known as Capstone) participation reminders. See the links below for the information that was shared.
- Slide Deck Presentation
- Important Dates - very important information regarding end-of-year events and graduation. Please read thoroughly and carefully.
- Google Form for Senior Walk at former elementary school CAS One-Pager - important information about CAS (formerly capstone)
Email Ashley Taylor with any questions about graduation.
Email Michael Skvarch or Sarah Grantham with any questions about CAS
GRADUATING SENIORS GOOGLE/MICROSOFT ACCOUNT ACCESS
Attention Seniors!
We want to remind all graduating LCPS students who are not attending summer school that they will have the following access to their Google and Microsoft Accounts through the following dates:
Seniors need to export any data from these accounts by August 1, 2024.
For information on how to export the data, please download the
For questions, please contact the Department of Digital Innovation at
DDI-TechnologySupportCenter@lcps.org or via phone at 571- 252-2112
VALLEY SENIORS CREATE WOODEN LCPS LOGO PLAQUES FOR ALL PODIUMS AT CENTRAL OFFICE
END OF YEAR MEDICATION PICKUP
If your child has medication and/or medical supplies remaining in the health office, they will need to be picked up by a parent/guardian. Emergency medications should remain in the office through the last day of school. Non-emergency medications can be picked up anytime during the school day.
Please pick up medication/supplies on one of the following days:
- June 12 from 8:30-4:15
- June 13 from 8:30-4:15
- June 14 from 8:30-4:15
• Per the Virginia Department of Education, medication CANNOT be stored over the summer.
• Medication WILL BE DISCARDED if not collected by the end of day on Monday, June 17th.
Loudoun County Public Schools requires a new provider/physician orders each school year for the medication or specialized care which your child receives at school. If your child will continue to need medication or specialized health care at school, you and your child’s licensed healthcare provider must complete and sign the proper form(s). Please note that parents may not amend the provider’s order for managing the child’s medical condition.
The required forms are available in the health office at your child’s school or online at www.lcps.org. Click on the “Families” tab and the forms will be found under Medication at School. The forms should be returned, along with the appropriate medication, in the original, pharmacy labelled container, the week before school starts to the Loudoun County Public School that your child will be attending. Please refer to the “Medication at School Guidelines” for further information regarding medication at school.
Thank you,
Mary Ellen Foulkes, RN, MSN
Loudoun Valley High School Nurse
540.751.2404
Su hijo tiene medicamentos y/o suministros médicos en la oficina de salud que deben ser recogidos por un padre/tutor. Los medicamentos de emergencia deben permanecer en la oficina hasta el último día de clases.
Recoja los medicamentos/suministros uno de los siguientes días:
- Junio 12 de 8:30-4:15
- Junio 13 de 8:30-4:15
- Junio 14 de 8:30-4:15
• Según el Departamento de Educación de Virginia, los medicamentos NO PUEDEN almacenarse durante el verano.
• El medicamento SERÁ DESCARTADO si no se recoge al final del día lunes 17 de junio.
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Loudoun requieren que un nuevo proveedor/médico ordene cada año escolar el medicamento o la atención especializada que su hijo recibe en la escuela. Si su hijo seguirá necesitando medicamentos o atención médica especializada en la escuela, usted y el proveedor de atención médica autorizado de su hijo deben completar y firmar los formularios correspondientes. Tenga en cuenta que los padres no pueden modificar la orden del proveedor para controlar la afección médica del niño.
Los formularios requeridos están disponibles en la oficina de salud de la escuela de su hijo o en línea en www.lcps.org. Haga clic en la pestaña "Familias" y los formularios se encontrarán en Medicamentos en la escuela. Los formularios deben devolverse, junto con el medicamento apropiado, en el envase original con la etiqueta de la farmacia, la semana antes de que comiencen las clases a la escuela pública del condado de Loudoun a la que asistirá su hijo. Consulte las "Pautas de medicamentos en la escuela" para obtener más información sobre los medicamentos en la escuela.
Mary Ellen Foulkes, RN, MSN
Loudoun Valley High School Firma
540.751.2404
YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
The 2024 yearbooks will be arriving later than originally anticipated this year. As soon as we receive a ship date from our publisher, we will communicate the date that books will be available for pick-up. At this point, we anticipate that pick-up for those who have purchased yearbooks will occur in July.
While we had hoped to distribute these earlier, we are excited to share that this year’s yearbook will include spring events not typically included in past yearbooks. Coverage of events such as spring sports, prom, and Feet Meet will be included in this year’s edition. These spring events miss the cut-off when we aim for an earlier delivery.
Please stay tuned for an update near the end of May / beginning of June. Please contact Shari Adwers, LVH Journalism Adviser with any questions:
RESPIRATORY VIRUS GUIDELINES
SCHOOL YEAR 2024 - 2025 INFORMATION
At Loudoun Valley High School, we value teaching and learning and we are committed to maximizing student engagement. We are reaching out to our parents and students with a few reminders that will continue to be our focus going into the 2024-2025 school year. We ask that families spend time this summer preparing for the transition back to school including phone/earbud use during instructional time, student daily attendance, and student tardiness. All three of these aspects impact student engagement and learning.
Please see the link below for detailed information as updates may occur throughout the summer:
Community message for FY 2024-2025
We wish each of you a happy and healthy summer and look forward to seeing you all again in August!
SAVE THE DATES!
As we prepare for school opening and welcoming our community back, we wanted to share some important dates and events to start the 2024-2025 school year, beginning with our first event on August 16, 2024.
Save the Date August 16, 2024
On this date we host two different events to support students and families with the transition back to school. Please see the descriptions below for the events and times.
Freshmen and New LVHS Student Orientation
August 16, 2024
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
We are excited to welcome 9th grade and new LVHS students to Valley! At this event, students will get their class schedule, tour the building, and learn about LVHS norms and expectations prior to classes starting on August 22. Additionally, we will offer a parent session at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium – separate from the student orientation. Doors near the auditorium entrance will open at 2:45 pm for parents and students.
LVHS 2024-2025 Open House
August 16, 2024
4:00pm - 5:30 p.m.
This event is for all students and families in grades 9-12. At the event, students will get their class schedules, walk their schedule, and briefly meet their teachers. This is a great opportunity for students and families to receive a brief introduction of what they can expect in their courses during the 2024-2025 school year through teacher one-pager handouts.
Opening Football Scrimmage
August 16, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Following Open House, we invite all students and families to our opening football scrimmage of the year against Sherando High School in the LVHS Leonard stadium. There is no charge for entrance to the scrimmage.
Viking Fest
August 26 & 27, 2024
During the School Day
Viking Fest will be incorporated into the first two days of school, which will allow students to explore different clubs and student organizations to participate in during the school year. The first day of school for LCPS is August 22, 2024.
Fall Parent Conference Night
October 2, 2024
Parents can schedule meetings with specific details. More information will be shared as the date gets closer.
Look for additional information about school opening as we get closer to the first day of school.
We look forward to seeing you!
12TH GRADE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR
While the start of the 2024/25 school year is still several months away, it is important that you begin to schedule required vaccinations for your student now. All 12th-grade students are required, per Virginia Code 32.1-46, to have the following vaccinations and to show proof of vaccination to the student’s school:
Required Vaccinations for All 12th-Grade Students
One dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 16 or older. Please note: Men B, Bexsero, and Trumenba are not the same as MenACWY and will not be accepted in place of the required vaccinations listed above.
Please ask your private healthcare provider, the Loudoun County Health Department, or your school nurse to review your student's immunization record to ensure they have received the vaccine.
Vaccines are available from the Loudoun County Health Department, pharmacies, urgent care providers, or your child’s pediatrician. Contact information for the Loudoun County Health Department is provided below:
Loudoun County Health Department
102 Heritage Way NE, Leesburg
703-777-0236 – Call for an appointment
You will need to submit a copy of your student’s immunization record to the Health Department to schedule an appointment.
MenACWY vaccines will be offered at no cost to the family.
The first day of school for the 2024/25 school year is August 22, 2024. Students without the appropriate documentation will not be able to start school on the first day of school. Don’t wait until August! Vaccinate your student early and provide your student’s school with the appropriate proof of vaccination anytime prior to the first day. Acceptable documentation includes one of the following:
A copy of your student's immunization record, signed/stamped by the provider, showing the date the immunization was given.
A signed note from the healthcare provider on the provider's letterhead stating the date the immunization was given.
A healthcare provider’s signed statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption for a student who cannot receive the immunization due to medical reasons.
A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available on the LCPS website.
If you have questions about these requirements, please contact the nurse at your student’s school. Additional information can be found on the Student Health Services webpage.
MESSAGE REGARDING STUDENT TARDINESS
We are reaching out to ask for your support in ensuring that your student arrives to school - and therefore to their first or fifth block class - on time. With the spring testing season approaching and the end of the school year drawing near, it is crucial that students are present to receive important information and instruction. Late arrivals to school disrupt not only the individual student's learning but also that of their peers. Our teachers have expressed concerns about the impact of tardiness on classroom dynamics and academic progress.
As we enter the final quarter of the school year, we are taking a more proactive and systematic approach to addressing tardiness. It is important to note that classes start at 9:30am and any student late to their first or fifth block class is missing instructional time. This week, teachers will be reviewing this Slide Deck this week in preparation for next week.
You can expect the following from us moving forward:
- We will consider Marking Period 4 a clean slate for tardies only for all students, meaning we will begin tracking tardies from zero starting at the beginning of the quarter.
- As students accrue unexcused tardies, they will meet with their assigned assistant principal to develop a plan for improvement, aimed at gaining understanding and reinforcing expectations.
- Students who do not show improvement and continue to accumulate unexcused tardies will make up the missed instructional time through various means, such as lunch detention and/or a special assigned study hall and/or during their early release.
How you can support this initiative:
- Talk with your student about the importance of being at school on-time.
- Actively monitor your student’s attendance. In researching this topic and connecting with families, we found that many families do not have the notification feature in ParentVue turned on, and so they were unaware of their student’s tardiness. Please refer to the linked information for how to enable notifications (English ParentVue Notification Instructions/Spanish ParentVue Notification Instructions).
- Communicate to the school regarding any absences and/or tardies (English Attendance Instructions/Spanish Attendance Instructions).
- Connect with your student’s school counselor and/or assistant principal if there are extenuating circumstances preventing your student from being on time to school (School Counselor List).
We appreciate your support in this matter and are looking forward to a strong, successful finish to the school year.
LVHS HANDBOOK
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
SPRING TESTING CALENDAR
SOL TESTING
All students were provided with a letter from their counselor about which SOL tests they will be taking in May. An email will be sent in early May with SOL test dates, times, and locations.
AP TESTING
Students who are registered to take AP exams will receive an email on April 15th with testing information and locations. Students can confirm which AP exams they are registered for by logging into myap.collegeboard.org.
LVHS COLLEGE BOARD REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATION
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.
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.
COLLEGE ESSAY WEBINAR
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.
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ATHLETICS
FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for Fall Sports will open June 10, 2024
We are excited to welcome students to the upcoming fall athletic season at Loudoun Valley High School. Below is information to help students and families regarding the fall season.
Tryouts for fall sports will start on August 5th.
As you view the website, you will see an individual page for each sport. Each page contains specific tryout information from the coaches for each sport. We look forward to welcoming our students and families to an exciting season of fall sports. Go Vikings!
If you have any questions, please email one of the following members of the athletics team:
Athletic Director, Kris Kelican:
Assistant Athletic Director, Damian Krisko:
Athletics Secretary, Brenda Daeschner
Here is a list of the sports we offer for the fall, along with the contact information for each coach:
Golf – Kurt O’Connor – kurt.oconnor@lcps.org
Field Hockey – Melissa Ferrara – melissa.ferrara@lcps.org
Volleyball – Carmel Keilty – carmel.keilty@lcps.org
Football – David Bishop – david.bishop@lcps.org
Cross Country/Track – Kevin Shirk – kevin.shirk@lcps.org
Cheer – Heather Morga – heather.morga@lcps.org
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/
DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS
LVHS BOOSTERS
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR LOUDOUN VALLEY TRACK ATHLETES GOING TO STATES
Amber Glass- 100m, 200m &High Jump
Ava Cassella-200m & 400m
Ella Peterson- 800m & 1600m
Acadia Kincaid- 800m & High Jump
Eryn Lackey- 1600m & 3200m
Noelle Cates- 1600m & 3200m
Harper Bartlett- 1600m & 3200m
Alyssa Tribino- Long Jump
Chloe Winn- Triple Jump
Clarice Hartman -100m H & Long Jump
Triple Jump, High Jump
Maggie Mills - High Jump
Sammi Gaylord- Discus
John Lyth-100m & 200m
Caleb Wolfe- 400m
Ty Blair- 800m, 1600m & 3200m
Max Panica- 800m & 1600m
Rylan Wells- 1600m & 3200m
Tim Sweeney- 3200m
Cooper Nace-300m Hurdles
Marek Weshinskey- Long Jump
Jack McClelland- Long Jump
James Mackey- Long Jump &High Jump
Bradley Stine-Discus
Will Rimmel-Discus
Severn Welsh- Shot Put & Discus
4x100m Relays
- Alyssa Tribino, Clarice Hartman, Ava Cassella, Amber Glass, Drew Lowman
- Matt Mercuro, Cooper Nace, Marek Weshinskey, John Lyth
4×400m Relay
- Zoey Nicodemus, Ava Cassella, Ella Peterson, Acadia Kincaid
- Matt Mercuro, Justin McClelland, Caleb Wolfe, Ty Blair
4x800m Relay
- Eryn Lackey, Noelle Cates, Ella Peterson, Acadia Kincaid
- Max Panica, Bradley Bernard, Rylan Wells, Ty Blair
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to our Boys Soccer All Dulles District honors:
William Bell: Co-Player of the Year
First Team All District - River Welsh, Andrew Palmer and Christian Sonnenday
Second Team All District - Colin Byrne and Gavin Krug
Congratulations to our Girls soccer players on earning All Dulles District honors:
First Team All District - Tessa Heffron, Rachel Rietveld, Lizzie Thorton, Lily Hewatt and CC Pickering
Second Team All District - Ella Phelps, Ava Cassidy, Caroline Bell and Claire Jensen
Congratulations to our Varsity Baseball players earning All Dulles District honors:
First Team All District - Landon Bauer and Cole Schaaf
Second Team All District - Aidan Harris and Tal Rose
Congratulations to our varsity Softball players earning All Dulles District honors:
First Team All District - Maddy Greene, Ava Lomelin, Kayla Dunkerley and Abby Stern
Second Team All District - Alex Ordaz, Maia Valenti, Harlie Reich, Mikayla Greene, Anna Ramos
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.
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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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