A Parent's Guide To After-School Activities In Leesburg

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

Leesburg 12th Grader Makes Aviation History With Vision Jet Achievement

From a brand partner: After training alongside veteran pilots, 17-year-old Maddie earned a rare Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 type rating.

McDaniel College selects Tim McLister as recent alumni trustee

Tim McLister of Leesburg graduated from McDaniel in 2013 and is a government contracts attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Cappies Review: Riverside High's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

Riverside High School was the first and only Virginia high school so far chosen to perform "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child."

'Makes Them Love School': Leesburg Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers like Jaime Preston of Leesburg and show them how much they're valued.

Weather Decision Made For Wednesday: Loudoun County Schools

Refreezing is expected throughout Northern Virginia for Wednesday's commute. Loudoun schools have decided to shift their schedule.

Astronaut On Space Station To Speak With Loudoun High Schoolers

On Tuesday, Heritage High School students will have a live call with an astronaut who is onboard the International Space Station.

Student Brought Knife To Elementary School In Leesburg: Police

A student brought a knife to Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg on Monday, authorities said.

Candidate Profile: Erika Ogedegbe For Loudoun School Board

Erika Ogedegbe is running to keep her seat representing Leesburg on the Loudoun County School Board in November.

SOL Standardized Tests: How Loudoun County Schools Performed

Student SOL scores had minor fluctuations in 2023 for students from Loudoun County Public Schools, newly released data shows.

Dunkin' Regional Scholarship Awarded To Leesburg Student

A student from Leesburg was among 50 students in the D.C. area who received a $2,500 higher education Dunkin' Regional Scholarship.

Leesburg Student Wins College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship

More than 3,000 students received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, including a student from Leesburg.

Leesburg Student Wins College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

More than 3,000 students, including 1 from Leesburg, received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships financed by universities.​

National Merit Scholarships Awarded To 2 Leesburg Students

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

Leesburg Student Wins 2023 National Merit Scholarship

The first round of 2023 National Merit Scholarship winners featured 16 from Virginia, including one from Leesburg.

Loudoun Sixth Grader To Compete In National Spelling Bee

Oviya Amalraj, a sixth grader at Lunsford Middle School, won the Loudoun spelling bee. She will compete in the national competition in May.

Suspect Framed Student In Threat Toward Leesburg Middle School: Police

Authorities said a child impersonated another student when threatening to bring a gun to Harper Park Middle School in Leesburg last week.

Loudoun Schools To Host Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Events

Loudoun County Public Schools are hosting fentanyl awareness sessions throughout the county to help prevent overdoses among students.

Sexual Assault Investigation Report Not Released By Loudoun Schools

An internal report investigating the two sexual assaults at Loudoun County Public Schools was not released by the school board.

Loudoun School Board Selects Firm To Find New Superintendent

The Loudoun County School Board has hired an Arizona-based firm to lead the hiring process for a new superintendent.

Racist, Antisemitic Writing Found In Leesburg High School: Police

For the second time in two weeks, authorities are investigating racist writings found in a bathroom at a high school in Leesburg.

Racist Writing Found In Heritage High School Bathrooms: Police

Authorities are investigating after racist writing was found in 3 Heritage High School bathrooms. School officials are removing the writing.

Student Charged After Assault At Heritage High School: Police

An 18-year-old student has been charged in connection with a November assault at Heritage High School in Leesburg.

Threat Mentioned Heritage High School, Police Investigating

Police in Leesburg are investigating a threat involving Heritage High School. There will be additional patrols at the school this week.

3 Students Accused Of Sexual Assault At Smart Mill's Middle School

Three children have been arrested in connection with a sexual assault that was reported at Smart's Mill Middle School in Leesburg.

Online Threat Mentioned Cool Spring Elementary School: Police

Authorities are investigating an online threat that mentioned Cool Spring Elementary School in Leesburg.

One Student Filmed Another In High School Bathroom, Police Say

One student filmed another over a bathroom divider at Loudoun County High School in Leesburg on Tuesday, police said.

Substitute Teacher Assaulted Student At Leesburg High School: Police

A substitute teacher is charged with one count of assault and battery after he was accused of assaulting a student at Tuscarora High School.

Leesburg 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.

Assault, Robbery Reported In Bathroom At Leesburg High School: Police

Authorities are investigating an assault and robbery that was reported in a bathroom at Tuscarora High School in Leesburg on Wednesday.

Police Increase Presence At Leesburg Schools After Texas Shooting

The Leesburg Police Department said there would be an increased police presence at Leesburg elementary schools on Wednesday.

Student Assaulted Employee At Woodgrove High School, Police Say

A Woodgrove High School student faces an assault charge after an employee was assaulted at the school on March 2, police said.

Teacher Assistant Charged, Accused Of Assaulting Student: Police

A teacher assistant at Belmont Ridge Middle School was charged after he was accused of striking a student in a classroom, police said.

No Charges Filed In Reported Assault At Loudoun High School: Cops

An assault was reported at Loudoun County High School last week; officials announced Thursday that no charges would be filed.

Assault Reported At Leesburg's Loudoun County High School: Police

The Leesburg Police Department is investigating an assault that was reported at Loudoun County High School on Friday.

Leesburg Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Leesburg area high schools.

Leesburg School Board Member Beth Barts Resigns

Beth Barts, who represents Leesburg on the Loudoun County School Board, announced she will resign, effective on Nov. 2.

Best Schools: How Loudoun County Ranked In 2022 Niche List

The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in schools serving Loudoun County.

2022 National Merit Semifinalists Named From Leesburg Schools

Seven semifinalists from Leesburg will be considered for National Merit Scholarships announced in 2022.

Loudoun Schools To Launch COVID-19 Data Page For New School Year

Loudoun County Public Schools’ COVID-19 webpage for the new school year will contain updates on positive cases across the school system.