Relaunch Of School For Students With Disabilities Supported By Grant

A new grant will support the relocation of the Aurora School after a lockout from its campus of more than 16 years.

LCPS First Day Of School Marked Amid New Academies, Bathroom Policy Controversy

Loudoun County Public Schools started the school year Thursday with two new academies and continued controversy over its bathrooms policy.

5 NoVA School Districts Reaffirm Transgender Student Policies In Rebuke To Trump Administration

Five Northern Virginia school districts maintained their transgender student bathroom policies amid Trump administration demands.

New High School Contract Awarded By Loudoun County School Board

Plans for the new High School 14 in Loudoun County are taking a step forward with an approved construction contract.

Ashburn School Calendar For 2025-2026: Key Dates To Know

As the summer wraps up, here are the dates Ashburn students and parents should know for the new school year.

Loudoun County Student Among Final 2025 National Merit Scholarship Winners

The final round of scholarships bring the National Merit Scholarship winners to over 7,100 nationwide.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in Northern Virginia to Host Open Houses

Interested families are invited to tour the school, meet school leaders, and learn about the exciting plans for the upcoming school year

Superintendent's Contract Extended By Loudoun County School Board

Superintendent Aaron Spence is receiving a pay raise with a contract extension provided by the Loudoun County School Board.

Free Student Meals To Be Provided At Loudoun Schools In Summer 2025

As schools let out for the summer, students can get free breakfast and lunch at select Loudoun County Public Schools locations.

Cappies 2025 Award Winners Include Loudoun County School

The Cappies program, described as the Tonys of the DC region's high school theater, gave an award to one Loudoun County school.

5 Students In Loudoun County Win National Merit Scholarships

Five students with Loudoun County ties are among less than 1 percent of American high school seniors winning National Merit Scholarships.

VA Sending Loudoun County Transgender Locker Room Incident To Feds

The case will now move to the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice for further investigation, Attorney General Jason Miyares said.

Earlier School Year Start And End Floated For Next LCPS Calendar

The school board will again consider if it wants an earlier start and end to the school year in Loudoun County.

Loudoun County Schools Collect 16 Cappies Nominations In 2025

The Cappies, the DC region's Tony's of high school theater, announced schools receiving award nominations.

Loudoun Students Awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.

New Names For 2 Loudoun County Schools Approved By School Board

The Loudoun County School Board approved two school name changes, removing names that had ties to the state's Confederate past.

2025 National Merit Scholarships Awarded To Ashburn Students

Students from Ashburn were among the winners announced in the first round of 2025 National Merit Scholarships.

Cappies Review: 'Mamma Mia' At Woodgrove High School

A student reviews the "Mamma Mia" performance at Woodgrove High School, which is making its debut in the Cappies program.

2 School Renamings Get Public Hearing Ahead Of Loudoun School Board

Proposed renamings of two Loudoun County public schools are going to a public hearing after new names have been suggested.

LCPS Superintendent Addresses U.S. Education Dept Uncertainty

Superintendent Aaron Spence addressed concerns about the federal government's plan to eliminate the Department of Education.

Similar LCPS School Calendar Chosen Over Earlier Start, End Dates

Options with an earlier end to the school year, some as early as late May, were not approved by the Loudoun County School Board.

GED Prep Classes To Be Offered To Loudoun Inmates Through LCPS

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said it is working with LCPS to offer education to help inmates earn the GED degree.

LCPS Calendar Options Include Various Start, End Dates

The Loudoun County School Board had delayed action on the school calendar, which included options for a last day in late May.

Loudoun Public Schools Change Feb. 12 Schedule Due To Storm

With Loudoun County and the rest of the region under a winter storm warning, the school schedule for Feb. 12 will change.

Loudoun County Schools Adjust Schedule For Weather On Feb. 11

With Loudoun County and the rest of the region under a winter storm warning, the school day will be adjusted on Feb. 11.

Loudoun County Schools Make Schedule Changes For Feb. 6

With wintry weather expected, Loudoun County Public Schools have made a decision about Thursday morning.

Increased LCPS Budget Approved, Reduction To DEI Initiative Rejected

School board members approved several budget amendments but not a request to reduce diversity, equity and inclusion funds.

VA Attorney General Backs Parents In Loudoun Public Comment Case

Attorney General Jason Miyares is backing parents' case against the Loudoun County School Board for ending a public comment session.

Loudoun County Schools Change Schedule For Jan. 21

Loudoun County Public Schools have changed the schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 21 after a winter storm with frigid temperatures.

Case Against Former Loudoun Superintendent Scott Ziegler Dropped

The former Loudoun schools superintendent no longer faces charges from an investigation into how the district handled two sexual assaults.

7.2 Percent Budget Increase Proposed By LCPS Superintendent

The superintendent presented a budget estimate calling for a 7.2 percent increase, while LCPS expects an enrollment increase under 400.

Mansfield Re-Elected Loudoun School Board Chair, New Vice Chair Chosen

Melinda Mansfield will serve as the chair of the Loudoun County School Board once again with a new vice chair.

Loudoun County Public Schools Change Weather Status For Jan. 9

After three days of closures, Loudoun County Public Schools will have another adjusted weather status on Thursday.

Loudoun County Public Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 8

Winter weather continues to impact Loudoun County Public Schools, delaying the return from winter break.

Loudoun Schools Adjust Schedule On Jan. 7

Loudoun County Public Schools will have a second day of schedule changes from the winter storm.

Loudoun Schools Make Weather Decision For Jan. 6

Loudoun County Public Schools made schedule changes due to a winter storm starting late Sunday into Monday.

VA School Cell Phone Ban Now In Effect: What To Know

With state rules taking effect, Virginia school districts had to ensure they meet the minimum requirements to ban student cell phone use.

Loudoun Education Association Chosen For Collective Bargaining

The Loudoun Education Association won the collective bargaining election for certified employees like teachers and non-certified employees.

NoVA Virginia Family Service Opening Ashburn Early Childhood Ed Center

Nonprofit Northern Virginia Family Service is preparing to open a permanent home for its Head Start and Early Head Start serving Loudoun.

Lottery At LCPS Career And Technical Academy Sparks Backlash

After the School Board introduced a lottery for the academy's admissions, some students believe the new system hurts merit-based admissions.