New LCPS Superintendent Named By School Board

Aaron Spence, the current superintendent for Virginia Beach's school system, has been named the next superintendent for Loudoun schools.

Middle School Fight Clubs Elicit Warning From Principal

Students at Lunsford Middle School in Loudoun have been hosting fight clubs, and school officials said some parents have condoned them.

National Merit Scholarships Awarded To 7 Ashburn Students

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

Ashburn Students Win 2023 National Merit Scholarships

The first round of 2023 National Merit Scholarship winners featured 16 from Virginia, including several from the Ashburn area.

Energy Star Recognition Awarded To Loudoun Schools For 12th Year

The EPA named the Loudoun school system as an Energy Star partner for the 12th consecutive year for its energy efficiency efforts.

Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations, NOVA

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum

Fentanyl Awareness Forums Wrap Up At Loudoun County Schools

The Loudoun school system, along with the sheriff's office, hosted their final fentanyl awareness session last week to discourage drug use.

Loudoun Schools To Host Listening Sessions Beginning This Week

This week, the Loudoun school system will host its first "community listening" session to give residents a platform to provide feedback.

Loudoun Superintendent Search: School Board Asks For Resident Feedback

The Loudoun County School Board has opened a survey for community members as they continue their nationwide search for a new superintendent.

Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in NOVA

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum

Ashburn Star Student Balances Straight A's With Volunteer Work

A high schooler from Ashburn has received recognition from friends and family members as he balances straight A's with volunteer work.

3 Loudoun Schools Failed To Notify Merit Scholars In Timely Fashion

Three Loudoun County schools failed to notify National Merit scholars of their award in a timely fashion, the superintendent said.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschools Host National Hiring Day Event

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in Northern Virginia to Host On-Site Hiring Event on Jan. 18

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in NOVA Host Open Houses

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about Chesterbrook Academy's curriculum

Update: Loudoun Schools Change Schedule For Thursday Due To Weather

The Loudoun County school system is changing its schedule again for Thursday due to inclement weather throughout the region.

LCPS Employees Indicted By Grand Jury

A grand jury indicted two Loudoun schools employees after an investigation into the school system's handling of sexual assaults.

Antisemitic Vandalism Reported At Dominion High School: Police

Authorities said an antisemitic symbol was written in a bathroom and more symbols were carved into desks at Dominion High School.

Daniel Smith Named Interim LCPS Superintendent By School Board

The Loudoun County school board will voted to name Daniel Smith as the interim superintendent at a meeting on Thursday night.

Loudoun Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler Fired On Tuesday

Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler was fired by the school board on Tuesday.

Loudoun School Sexual Assaults: Grand Jury Releases Report

A grand jury empaneled by Attorney General Miyares has released a report about the Loudoun school system's handling of sexual assaults.

Calendar Approved For 2023-2024 School Year In Loudoun County

The Loudoun County School Board has approved a calendar for next school year that would have classes begin on Aug. 24 and end on June 14.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool Locations in NOVA Host Fall Open House

Families are invited to tour the schools and participate in the free community events, featuring music, snacks, fun activities and more

Employee Drunk While At Potomac Falls High School: Police

An employee at Potomac Falls High School was arrested and charged with being drunk in public on Friday, the Loudoun sheriff's office said.

Loudoun County Teacher Named Mount Vernon History Teacher Of The Year

Nellie Beaman, a sixth-grade teacher at Eagle Ridge Middle School, was named Mount Vernon's History Teacher of the Year.

Student Hospitalized After Assault At Independence High School: Police

One student was hospitalized and another was criminally charged after an assault at Independence High School in Ashburn last week.

Walkout Over Anti-Trans Guidelines Planned At Loudoun County Schools

Students in Loudoun County are planning to walk out of classrooms to protest guidelines restricting the rights of transgender students.

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Ashburn Hosts Ribbon Cutting Event

The grand opening celebration included a performance by students, free activities for families and tours of the school

Loudoun Schools Sex Assault Grand Jury Probe Can Continue, Court Rules

The Virginia Supreme Court ruled a grand jury can continue its investigation into Loudoun County Schools' sexual assault cases.

SOL Testing Results 2022: How Loudoun County Schools Performed

Loudoun County Public Schools exceeded the state average in reading, math and science pass rates on the 2022 SOL tests.

Ashburn School Calendar 2022-23: Loudoun County Holidays, Key Dates

Summer is coming close to an end for many students and teachers around Loudoun County as the 2022-23 school year draws near.

4 Ashburn Students Awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships

Several students from the Ashburn area received college-sponsored awards in the final round of National Merit Scholarships.

Sterling Middle School Teacher Accused Of Assaulting Students: Police

A Sterling Middle School teacher was accused of pushing a student off a chair and pulling a chair out from underneath another student.

Bomb Threat At Dominion High School Leads To Charges For Fairfax Man

An 18-year-old from Fairfax was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a bomb threat that was e-mailed to Dominion High School in May.

Ashburn Teacher Awarded Vacation, Gift Card From Virginia Lottery

A history teacher from Rock Ridge High School in Ashburn received a $2,500 vacation through the Virginia Lottery's Thank A Teacher campaign.

Teen Arrested After Bomb Threat At Potomac Falls High School: Police

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office announced that a teenager was arrested in connection with a bomb threat at Potomac Falls High School.

College-Sponsored National Merit Scholars Include Ashburn Students

Several students from Ashburn and Sterling are among the winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships in 2022.

Bomb Threat At Potomac Falls High School Leads To Early Dismissal

Students from Potomac Falls High School will be dismissed early after officials learned of a written bomb threat, authorities said.

Use Of Hate Speech, Racial Slurs Surges In Loudoun County Schools

School officials in Loudoun County said Tuesday they have seen a big increase in the use of racial slurs and hate speech by students.

Police Increase Presence At Loudoun Schools After Texas Shooting

Authorities said there would be an increased police presence at Loudoun elementary schools in the wake of the school shooting in Texas.

Effort To Recall 2 Loudoun School Board Members Dismissed By Judge

A Loudoun County judge rejected an attempt to recall two school board members, stating that there was not enough evidence available.