The LCPS Letter
Four LCPS students represented the division at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest pre-college STEM, May 11-17 in Los Angeles, California, with three winning awards for their work. At ISEF, they presented alongside nearly 1,700 other students from around the globe after being selected during the 42nd Annual LCPS Regional Science and Engineering Fair in March. Read more about the students who participated and won awards at the ISEF.
Alternate transportation is defined as "Transportation to/from a location that is not the bus stop based on the student's home address and is within the attendance area of your student's school of assignment." Alternate bus stop locations may be requested for pick-up or drop-off of a student at a daycare facility or a family member’s residence that is not at the student’s registered home address. An alternate transportation request must also be submitted for a general education student who would like to be assigned to the same bus as their special needs sibling.
An alternative transportation request must be made by the parent or guardian and is not submitted by the school. Use the Resources & Opportunities menu in ParentVUE to submit your request using a Permission Click Form. Approval is subject to the seating availability on the bus and is not guaranteed. Parents and guardians will be notified by email of the determination. Requests received by Friday, July 12, will be conditionally approved, denied, or placed in pending status while availability is determined for the 2024-25 school year. Parents will be notified of the status of their request via email on or before Monday, August 12.
For step-by-step assistance on how to submit your request, see the LCPS website. Under ParentVUE FAQs, scroll down to the ParentVUE Data & Security subheading and click on the second question: How do I submit a request for Alternative Transportation for my student?
LCPS will be providing free meals this summer for students ages 18 and younger at eight locations throughout Loudoun County. All meals must be consumed at the school or site location to comply with USDA and VDOE requirements and cannot be picked up by a parent or guardian to bring home. See the LCPS website for dates and locations of the summer meals program.
Families interested in additional food assistance over summer break can go to the Loudoun Feeds website and click on the “Find Food” button to find a list of community partners who will have adequate food supplies on hand. Loudounfeeds.org provides a calendar that shows the date, time, location and requirements of open food pantries.
Giant Food is offering its customers an opportunity to support the LCPS Nutrition Program. Between July 1 and August 1, Giant customers will have the option to round up at the register to support the Nourishing Our Youth program. Proceeds from this program will directly support efforts to eliminate childhood hunger. Over the last two years, Giant Food and its customers have donated over $1.3 million to school divisions participating in this program.
Do you have a child who is ready for kindergarten? Kindergarten registration is happening now for children who are five years old or who will be five on or before Sept. 30, 2024. Parents/guardians are encouraged to begin the registration process online through the pre-registration portal. Check the LCPS website to know what school your child will attend based on your address and the documents needed for registration. Once you have completed pre-registration, the school registrar will contact you to schedule a registration appointment. All enrolling students are required to be adequately immunized. Register your child for kindergarten today!
