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Principal's Message

Hello Bruin Community!

Our HS Theatre Department presented an outstanding opening night of Legally Blonde last night. The cast and crew were phenomenal. Tickets are still available for one show tonight and two shows on Saturday. 

This week, we celebrated our School Resource Officers, Officers Segur and Tillman. They are instrumental in keeping LBSS safe, but it is their dedication to building relationships with our students that truly turns our building into a community. 

Finally, good luck to all our athletes competing at State competitions this weekend. And to our boys and girls basketball teams competing in Regional tournaments on Monday. Please join us to support the girls team at Falls Church HS at 7:00 and the boys team here at LBSS also at 7:00.

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

Important Dates

February 17-20 & 23 – Spring Tryout Card Distribution
February 23 – Spring Sports Tryouts Begin

In this Issue

New Information
New FCPS Visitor Management System
Chorus Concert

Testing Information
Spring SOL/AP Testing Schedule
AP Testing Information

Class of 2026 News
100 Days to Graduation Meeting
Graduation Status Now Available
Yearbook Ad Deadline Extended

Athletics and Activities
Athletics and Activities Website Update
Springs Sports Tryout Information – High School

Family Liaison News

FCPS News

Attendance Reporting Information

New Information

New Visitor Management System

We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry. 

For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.

But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school. 

If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!

Chorus Concert Lake Braddock Chorus invites you to our annual Pre-Assessment concert to enjoy the songs the middle school and high school students will be performing at Assessment this year! The concert will be held on February 24th at 7 pm in the Little Theater. Admission is Free.

Testing Information

Spring Testing

The Spring Testing is quickly approaching. All-important testing information and the testing calendar can be found on the Lake Braddock Testing Website. Please note important dates your student may be testing and make every attempt to avoid testing interruptions.

High School students do not take every SOL therefore emails will be sent to students providing non testing students with their study hall locations for April 29, May 1 and May 7.  Please be on the lookout for those emails.

If you have specific questions about testing, please reach out to your student’s counselor or subject specific teacher.

AP Testing Information

If your student is taking at least one AP course this school year, please make sure you are checking for important AP information found in two places:

- On the LB website: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/advanced-placement

- In Schoology: Make sure your student joins the LBSS AP Student 2025-2026 Group in Schoology by using this Access Code:

5ZMN-CG7G-8RVFP Parents/guardians can join the group, too!

Please contact the AP Testing Team below with questions and /or concerns:

Lynn Carrera: LNCarrera@fcps.edu
Deb Brown: DSBrown1@fcps.edu
Maggie Spingler: MMSpingler@fcps.edu

Reminders

Girls in Roles of Leadership is excited to announce the Professional Women’s Conference is returning on Friday, March 13th! We are currently looking for guest speakers to host workshops on a range of topics from careers in tech, engineering, marketing, and more. There are two workshop sessions: 9:45–10:30 AM and 10:45–11:30 AM. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please reach out to lbssgirlsclub@gmail.com Monetary donations of any amount are also appreciated. Donate today here.

2026 CTE Summer Academy CTE Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to dive deeper into CTE program areas, and encourages skill development and career exploration. Students choose 4 classes each week they participate and learn new content, discover interests, and build their skills. Eligibility: Current 6 to 11 graders Time - 8:30 am to 2 pm* *Early drop off begins at 7:30 am; after care ends at 5 pm New to 2026! We’re offering after care! Location: Robinson SS Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided! Cost: $300 per week Back for 2026 programs, we will be offering tuition assistance. More information on our webpages. Dates: Week 1: July 6 - 10 Week 2: July 13 - 17 Week 3: July 20 - 24 Week 4: July 27 - 31 New to 2026! We’re offering a 4th week of our programs! Different weekly offerings; weekly themes and class offerings can be found on our webpages! Registration is open from February 2 to June 5, 2026. Students can register online by visiting the CTE Summer Academy webpage and clicking on the register button. Visit the CTE Summer Academy webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_CSA for more information!

Class of 2026 News

Important Dates
March 5 - 100 Days(ish) Meeting
May 15 - Prom
June 12 - Graduation

100 Days(ish) to Graduation Meeting is on Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 pm in the LBSS Cafeteria.

Graduation Status Now Available in ParentVUE & StudentVUE

A new Graduation Status section is now available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. The Graduation Status is a tool that helps parents and students monitor and track their progress in meeting graduation requirements. This feature includes progress towards the Standard or Advanced Studies diploma for high school students and middle school students who have enrolled in one or more high school courses. This new graduation status section is available in addition to the course history and unofficial transcript options in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. To view the graduation status section, please take the following steps:

1. Login to your SIS ParentVUE Account
2. Go to “Course History” for your middle or high school student
3. Go to “Graduation Status” and toggle “on” 

For questions about graduation requirements, please contact your school counselor. Additional information about ParentVUE is available on the following website:  https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview 

Class of 2026 Graduation Announcements and Accessories Jostens is the official supplier of graduation announcements and accessories for Lake Braddock Class of 2026. Now is the time to order your Custom Graduation Announcements and Senior Gear! Go to jostens.com or scan the QR code. Please note that the cap and gown will be ordered by LBSS.

Athletics and Activities

Athletics and Activities Website Update

LakeBraddockBruins.com is under construction. The URL still “works” but the information you seek is most likely no longer there. For now, the links below will provide you with everything you need for HS Spring Sports Registration as well as current and future team schedules & rosters.

Registration: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/athletics-activities-registration-2025-2026-17

VHSL Sport Physical forms: https://www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics

Team schedules / rosters: https://www.district4va.org/public/genie/1166/school/7/

Weekly and Daily Updates via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbathletic/

We encourage all families interested in HS Athletics to register to receive the Activities and Athletics  News You Choose weekly email newsletter with this information: Sign up to receive the Athletics & Activities weekly email newsletter directly to your email inbox: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/subscriber/new?qsp=Lake_Braddock_SS Select Lake Braddock under Secondary Schools, then check Lake Braddock Secondary School Student Activities.

The spring season is fast approaching and it’s time to make sure your child is eligible to tryout! Athletes need a Tryout Card to give the coach on the first day of tryouts. To be eligible for a Tryout Card, a valid VHSL physical must be on file and the student must be registered for the sport they intend to participate in. The Revised April 2025 VHSL Form is the only version of this document that will be accepted. Pages 1, 2, 4 and 5 of the form are to be filled out and signed by the athlete and a parent/guardian. Page 3 & 6 must be filled out by an MD/DO/NP/PA. Starting July 1, 2025, physical exam forms will be valid for 14 months, on a rolling schedule. This means a physical exam completed on July 15, 2025, will be valid until September 15, 2026. Parents will receive reminders regarding expiration via email and are expected to submit a new physical before the previous one expires to maintain eligibility. This form must be turned into the Activities Office or the Athletic Training staff – it is good for any season or out-of-season (Green/Yellow Day) activities during the 14-month timeframe. Preferred submission via email - please send a single PDF document, including any additional clearance paperwork, to LBSSActivities@fcps.edu. DO NOT GIVE PHYSICALS TO COACHES! The Online Athletics & Activities Registration must be completed annually for any sport the student is interested in participating with (this includes out-of-season (Green/Yellow Day) activities). Instructions for online registration can be found on the registration homepage. Tryout Cards will be distributed during the following dates/times/locations: February 17th (No School) – 12:00-3:00 PM – Door 14 February 18th-20th & 23rd – All HS Lunches – Cafeteria All required forms, contact information for coaches, tryout information (times & locations), and team schedules will be made available via the LB Athletics website - https://www.lakebraddockbruins.com.

Family Liaison News

Stay up-to-date with the Family Liaison website where you will find weekly newsletters with family resources in English and Spanish

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

FCPS News

Survey on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Now Open for All Families and Middle and High School Students

On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)

Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:

• Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
• Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
• Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.

The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.

Planning for Life in and After High School for Students with IEPs

Families, caregivers, and educators of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services are invited to join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school. 

The transition fair will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School. 

Ensuring the success of our students with disabilities after high school is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.

An exhibitor fair will include teachers and representatives from CTS high school courses, career academies, age 18-22 programs, and transition services for students with disabilities. This event also includes a presentation with a brief overview of transition services and a student/parent panel sharing firsthand experiences. Register in advance. 

FCPS In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Celebrating Our Students
• Summer Camp and Learning
• New High School Name

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please