Weekly Update
March 3, 2023
CAPSTONE 2023
Our Capstone program was introduced to our students during our PSAT day in October and is now live for students. Students are also receiving information regarding Capstone in their 12th grade English classes. Please review the Capstone One-pager, which is a great resource to help you understand this program.
LCPS Pre-IB Program at Loudoun Valley High School
Information for current 8th grade students at BRMS and 9th grade students at LVHS
If you have not already done so, we ask all students/ families of students currently in 8th grade at Blue Ridge Middle School or 9th grade at Loudoun Valley High School to please complete the following LCPS Pre-International Baccalaureate Student Interest Survey.
Hello,
This message is for students currently in 8th grade at Blue Ridge Middle School and 9th grade at Loudoun Valley High School interested in the LCPS Pre IB Program. We invite students and families to an optional drop-in work session on Thursday, January 26th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Loudoun Valley High School Library where Michael Skvarch (IB Coordinator) and Paul Hall (Counseling Director) will be available to answer questions and assist students/families with questions they might have pertaining to student course request in preparation for next year.
We are excited to be one of the first schools in Loudoun County to be undergoing the process of becoming an IB World school. Once we are authorized as an IB school, students starting with the classes of 2026 (current 9th grade students) and 2027 (current 8th grade students) will have access to unique International Baccalaureate (IB) classes starting their junior and senior years and will have the ability to pursue a full IB Diploma. For more information visit our website at https://www.lcps.org/IB or visit the official website of the IB: ibo.org.
Students who would attend Loudoun Valley as their home high school will automatically have access to the Loudoun Valley High School International Baccalaureate program. The official start of the program would begin a student’s 11th grade year, however we have specific course request recommendations for students who want to pursue the IB Diploma.
For those students and families interested in the full IB Diploma, we will have an LCPS Pre-IB Student Schedule Work Session on Thursday, January 26th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Loudoun Valley High School Library. This is a drop-in event where Michael Skvarch (IB Coordinator) and Paul Hall (Counseling Director) will be available to answer questions and assist students/families with questions they might have pertaining to student course requests in preparation for next year.
Please bring a device that will allow you to access StudentVue.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Sincerely,
Michael Skvarch(IB Coordinator) and Paul Hall (Counseling Director)
**Heritage and Loudoun Valley High Schools are candidate schools* for the Diploma Programme. These schools are pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer the Diploma Programme (DP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org.
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.
AP Testing information and schedule.
ATTENTION JUNIORS!
The Writing SOL will be administered on March 6th and 7th. Makeups for absences Academies of Loudoun students will be March 8th and 9th. Ms. Stecura will send out testing locations via LCPS email in mid-February.
Check out the Spring 2023 AP and SOL testing dates on our website.
AP FEES
AP Exam fees will be collected via SchoolCash Online. Any required fees will be posted to your student’s account beginning November 15, 2022. Payment should be made as soon as possible, but no later than March 15, 2023. If payment is not received by March 15, 2023, LCPS may cancel your student’s exam(s).
If you have already registered for SchoolCash Online, you can sign in after November 15, 2022, and pay any applicable AP Exam fees.
If you have not yet registered for SchoolCash Online, directions on how to register can be found here. Once you have registered and attached your student to your account, you will be able to pay any applicable AP Exam fees.
Online payments can be made by Mastercard, Visa, or eCheck. Online payments are preferred.
If payment needs to be made by cash or check, you can submit payment at your student’s home school. Exact change is required for cash payments. Checks should be addressed to “Loudoun County Public Schools”.
Please contact your school’s Testing Coordinator with questions about this process.
FOLLOW OUR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: @valleyschoolcounseling
STUDY SKILLS & ACADEMIC MOTIVATION PRESENTATIONS
LCPS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
This website offers comprehensive mental health services, support and resources provided by our Unified Mental Health Teams (counselors, psychologists, social workers, school nurses, and student assistance specialists) who can assist and direct families to the right level of services or interventions.
Available information includes:
- How to contact your school’s Unified Mental Health Team
- Resources for parents
- Suicide prevention resources
- LCPS mental and behavioral health services
- Substance use prevention and intervention services
- Resources for families of LGBTQ+ students and families
- Community resources
To access the mental health website created by the Department of Student Services, please visit: www.lcps.org/MentalHealthServices
MEET YOUR UNIFIED MENTAL HEALTH TEAM
MEET YOUR UNIFIED MENTAL HEALTH TEAM
As we approach Mental Health Awareness Month, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) and the Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT) at Loudoun Valley want to remind you of the opportunities and resources available to students and families. The Loudoun Valley Unified Mental Health Team supports the mental health of all Loudoun Valley students.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES NEWSLETTER
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRENDS
RECOVERY FROM VAPING
RYAN BARTEL PARTNER NEWSLETTER
FORTITUDE TEEN WORKSHOPS
LOUDOUN YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
ELEVATE LOUDOUN
ASVAB TESTING INFORMATION
2022-2023 ASVAB Test Registration
The ASVAB test is open to all LCPS students, grades 10-12. Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the start time of the test for check-in. If you have any questions, contact the Mrs. Krone, Career Center Assistant at LVHS.
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program can help young adults identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations and develop effective strategies to realize career goals.
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is one of the most widely used, multiple-aptitude tests in the world, developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. More than half of all high schools nationwide administer the ASVAB test to students in grades 10, 11 and 12 (sophomores cannot use their scores for enlistment eligibility).
The ASVAB consists of the following eight individual tests:
-General Science
-Arithmetic Reasoning
-Word Knowledge
-Paragraph Comprehension
-Mathematics Knowledge
-Electronics Information
-Auto and Shop Information
-Mechanical Comprehension
Students are provided with scores on each of these individual tests and three Career Exploration Score composites: Verbal Skills, Math Skills and Science and Technical Skills. The battery takes approximately three hours to complete, and test results are returned to schools in a few weeks.
The Military uses students’ ASVAB scores to identify the occupations that best suit their abilities. Junior, senior and post-secondary school students can use their ASVAB scores for enlistment for up to two years after taking the test.
Additional information (dates and testing sites) and registration is available at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoLyX9CTLrPuEUzP03jenUsVhriYaYT2gBLfW8E40nmz4Aig/viewform
FREE RESIDENTIAL STEM PROGRAM
NASA’s Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is excited to share that the application window is now open for our FREE summer residential STEM program for current 8th and 9th grade students in Virginia!
Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology (BLAST) is ideal for students who have a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and have not yet had either the confidence or the opportunity to participate in experiential STEM programs before now. We are asking for your help to ensure every qualified student in Virginia knows they can apply.
CLIMATE LEADERS FELLOWSHIP
GIRLS WHO CODE VIRTUAL SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM
Girls Who Code
Level up by becoming a coder this summer with Girls Who Code! Choose your own adventure through our two free virtual programs and get the skills, network, and lifelong college and career support you need to change the world. All high school girls and non-binary students are welcome to apply, including past participants!
- In our 2-week Summer Immersion Program for current 9th-11th graders, you’ll join live virtual classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, and Accenture. By the end of the program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process, and more, as you build out a suite of short games using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. You can even apply for laptop and hotspot access and grants of $300 for financial support!
- In our 6-week Self-Paced Program for current 9th-12th graders, you’ll learn to code through independent study and real-world projects. By the end of the program, you’ll earn beginner-level certificates of completion in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript for web development or intermediate-level certificates of completion in Python for cybersecurity or data science.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of a sisterhood that supports you for life! Get started at girlswhocode.com/summerapply or attend a webinar. Make sure that you indicate that you are affiliated with Loudoun County Public Schools on the application!
LOUDOUN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
NEW AG SCHOOL THINK OUTSIDE PROGRAM SPRING BREAK 2023
SUMMER 2023 OPPORTUNITIES
NORTH STAR SCHOOL PROSPECTIVE STUDENT OPEN HOUSE ON MARCH 27
The North Star School Open House for Prospective Families by Appointment
March 27 (teacher workday), 1:00pm-4:00pm
Please fill out this form to make an appointment. You will receive a confirmation email.
Please contact Mr. Royhab if you have any questions, at David.Royhab@LCPS.org
La Casa Abierta de la Escuela North Star para Familias Potenciales con Cita Previa
1 de marzo (jornada laboral docente), 1:00pm-4:00pm
Por favor llene este formulario para hacer una cita. Usted recibirá un email de confirmación.
Comuníquese con el Sr. Royhab si tiene alguna pregunta, en David.Royhab@LCPS.org
Scholarships
The 2023 local scholarship season is quickly coming to an end. Scholarships are available for everyone to apply for. If you have not talked with Mrs. Krone in the Career Center, you need to see her today.
NOVA CORE ENGINEERING
Incredible opportunity for students interested in studying engineering at NOVA. The NOVA CORE scholarship awards students a full-ride scholarship for an A.S. in Engineering at Northern Virginia Community College.
Engineering faculty will hold an information session on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:00 pm. Students may register using this link:
https://vccs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdOGurTIpG9Dvc5KWFXdAqDCwvfV-qd0p.
NOVA SySTEMic PROGRAMS
SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAMS – FREE 2-week summer bridge programs for current juniors and seniors who have little or no experience with Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering Technology career pathways. Students will be introduced to NOVA’s IET programs, tour regional employers, and meet NOVA faculty, students, and staff. Bridge students also have the opportunity to receive college credit. Program available at Manassas/Loudoun and Annandale/Woodbridge campuses. More information and application available at: https://www.nvcc.edu/systemic/bridge.html.
SUMMER STEM INTERNSHIPS – SySTEMic Internships return for Summer 2023. 10-day internships support summer STEM camps and are available for students with experience in coding, cybersecurity, fabrication, programming, robotics, or rocketry. Interns can receive up to a $1000 stipend upon program completion. Internships open to college and high school students age 16 and older. Applications due March 15th. Apply online at: http://intern.novastem.us/apply.
FINANCIAL AID 101 - FALL 2022 PRESENTATION
NOVA EARLY COLLEGE SPRING 2023
PEER
PEER (Positive Experiences in Educational Relationships) is a specialized class in LCPS, for student leaders, that is designed to develop students’ peer mentoring skills and help teach them how to assist their peers emotionally, socially, and academically. Peer groups focus on areas such as bullying, healthy relationships, substance use, mental health, suicide, special needs populations, violence prevention, and community outreach efforts.
As positive role models, peer helpers develop and implement educational and awareness programs which address issues facing today’s students. Through prevention and intervention approaches, the peer program functions as a supplemental resource for increasing overall effectiveness of student services within the school setting.
Campaigns and activities include - Blue Ridge Middle School Mentoring, Sources of Strength Training, Sources of Strength Assembly & Walk, Hey Day, New Student & Staff Luncheon, Gratitude Grams, Healthy Relationships Campaign, EL Students Luncheon, Clothing & Hygiene Product Drive, Club and Community Collaborations with We're ALL Human, LVSI, SCA, and Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter.
Are you interested in boosting school spirit, planning pep rallies and Homecoming and having a leadership role at Loudoun Valley? Consider being a member of SCA! Rising 9th-12th graders are welcome to apply! Applications open on March 3rd and close on March 17th. The link to the application is available on the LVHS website and here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sawYDd8sCqfaCRa121ayrpKVGUwVTh_Z554NQoN6hLA/edit?usp=sharing
Please email Mrs. Weller at sarah.weller@lcps.org or Michael Vereb at michael.vereb@lcps.org if you have any questions.
LVHS CLUSTER ART SHOW
Dear LVHS students, families, and community,
We cordially invite you to walk the LVHS Cluster Art Show on display in the Aux Gym Saturday, March 4th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This is an exciting opportunity to view all of our students' artwork and celebrate all of our K - 12th-grade students' artistic endeavors.
MUSIC FAMILIES NEWSLETTER - JANUARY
OVERDUE LIBRARY BOOKS
CAFETERIA ACCOUNT
If you have money to put on your account, you can bring it to the cafeteria in the mornings.
EDITING SPENDING LIMITS
SPRING TRYOUTS
We are excited to welcome students to the upcoming spring athletics season at Loudoun Valley High School. Below is information to help students and families regarding the spring season.
Tryouts for spring sports will start on February 20, 2023.
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:
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 spring, along with the contact information for each coach:
Boys Soccer – Nick Nunes – Nicholas.Nunes@lcps.org
Girls Soccer – Kerry Davidson – kerry.davidson@lcps.org
Boys Tennis – Christopher Wilson – christopher.wilson@lcps.org
Girls Tennis – Cara Orenzuk – caraorenzuk@gmail.com
Boys Lacrosse – Alex Inman – steven.inman@lcps.org
Girls Lacrosse – Austin Clark – austin.clark@lcps.org
Baseball – Wayne Todd – wayne.todd@lcps.org
Softball – Michael Elias – michael.elias@lcps.org
Track & Field – Kevin Shirk – kevin.shirk@lcps.org
We will send several reminder messages by email. We look forward to welcoming our students and families to an exciting season of spring sports.
Go Vikings!
TICKET SPICKET
LCPS will be using Ticket Spicket digital tickets for all high school athletic regular season events. Tickets can be purchased using the Ticket Spicket website or app.
Please Note: Tickets can not be redeemed prior to the event. Tickets must be presented to the event staff before being redeemed.
2022-23 Ticket and Annual Pass Prices
- Tickets for regular-season events: $7 per ticket
- All LCPS Access Pass: $500 provides access to home and away regular season athletic competitions held at any LCPS high school (each member in the immediate household will receive a pass with purchase of this package)
- Family Pass: $250 provides entrance to all regular season home games for the selected school (each member in the immediate household will receive a pass with purchase of this package)
- Individual Adult Pass: $125
- LCPS Student Pass: $100
Additional information along with helpful resources about Ticket Spicket can be found at LCPS.org.
Parents We want to see your athletes in action! Please send pictures and updates to pr@lvboosters.org
Congratulations to Sophomore Katie Clarke for being ranked in MaxField Hockey Top 100 players in the Class of 2025. She has been invited to the Top 150 Class of 2025 Invitational in Pennsylvania in May.
Senior Sonya Thompson, Sophomore Dakota Caruso and Freshman Alex Abell represented Loudoun Valley at the All Girls State Wrestling tournament.
Next Loudoun Valley Athletic Booster meeting Tuesday March 14th 7PM in the Library.
SPONSORS
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.
HIGH SCHOOL TOOLKIT
STUDENT SOFTWARE CATALOG
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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