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Principal's Message
Hello Bruin Community!
It was wonderful to see everyone back in the building after Spring Break! I hope you had a chance to visit our Pyramid Art Show on Wednesday ... it is amazing to see the talent of all our students.
We are in the final quarter of this school year and can feel the energy as we move toward Graduation. Please feel free to reach out to your child's teachers, counselors, or assistant principals if you have any concerns or joys to share. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Important Dates
April 10 - School closed for students
April 21 - School closed for election
April 23 - Spring Pep Rally (2nd & 8th periods flipped)
In this Issue
New Information
SGA Mental Health Competition
Symphony Orchestra News
Community Conversations
Important Reminders
April Pep Rally
HS Yearbooks
MS Yearbooks
Testing Information
Spring Testing
Class of 2026 News
Athletics and Activities
2026-27 Athletics Calendar
Family Liaison News
FCPS News
Attendance Reporting Information
New Information
SGA's Mental Health Campaign is hosting its first ever art competition! Submissions of mental health related art are due May 1st and three submissions will receive up to $100 in a gift card prize. In a world of more than 8 billion people, over 1 billion are impacted by mental illness. Mental illness means many different things to different people, and it is important that we as future leaders are understanding of other people’s unique experiences. As more and more people become impacted by mental health struggles, it is crucial to acknowledge and support the people around us. Resources are becoming more available around the world but still approximately 1 in 7 people will struggle with mental illness throughout their lifetime. The ideas surrounding mental illness create a stigma that discourages people from sharing their stories. This competition is an opportunity to learn more about mental illness and create a work of art that represents what it means to you.
Competition Information for students.
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Congratulations to the Lake Braddock Symphony Orchestra for being accepted to perform at the 2026 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic! This annual conference will take place in Chicago this upcoming December and is the premier professional development conference for band and orchestra directors in North America. It is regularly attended by 20,000 teachers and the selection process for ensembles is extremely rigorous. The Lake Braddock Symphony Orchestra will be the only orchestra representing the state of Virginia at this conference and we wish them the best of luck!”
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Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Important Reminders
April Pep Rally
Looking ahead to April, we originally had scheduled the Spring Pep Rally for April 17. We have had to change that date to Thursday, April 23. Please note that 2nd and 8th periods will be flipped that day.
The high school yearbook is finished and has been sent to print! It arrives at school in early May. In order to make sure your student has a copy, order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5061. There are fewer than 200 copies remaining!
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Testing Information
Spring Testing
The Spring Testing will begin April 29. 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.
Class of 2026 News
Important Dates
May 15 - Prom
June 12 - Graduation
Athletics and Activities
Ready to work on your 2026-2027 athletics calendar? High School tryout start dates:
FALL July 27: Golf August 3: Cheer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Girls & Boys Volleyball: Flag Football: TBD (~September)
WINTER November 9: Girls & Boys Basketball, Gymnastics, Rifle, Swim & Dive, Indoor Track & Field, Wrestling
SPRING 2027 February 22, 2027: Baseball, Crew, Girls & Boys Lacrosse, Girls & Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls & Boys Tennis, Outdoor Track & Field
PHYSICALS may be submitted any time and are valid for 14 months. Arbiter should send multiple email alerts prior to the physical expiring. The alert emails will go to the email used to register the athlete.
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.
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
Highlights include:
- Lake Braddock and Robinson SS - Community Resource Fair- April 15th
- Family Café- Upcoming sessions
- Military Family Field Day
- Flash Forward: Postsecondary Education and Employment Options
- 2026 Special Education Family Conference
- RAM & Humanity First- Free Medical Clinic
- Youth opportunities: scholarships, free camps and classes, seminars, teen job fair and more
FCPS News
Discover What’s New on the Menu
FCPS is excited to bring new and flavorful menu items to students while continuing to meet the high nutrition standards you trust. The school division’s registered dietitian team has developed standards to make school meals healthier while still tasting great.
Here’s what students can look forward to:
- New globally inspired dishes that offer exciting flavors from around the world.
- Fresh ingredients like whole grains, lean proteins, and plant-based options.
- Scratch-made items like homemade granola.
- Vegetarian options like the meatless Philly melt are available alongside classic favorites.
Our goal is to provide balanced, safe, and flavorful meals that support students’ learning, growth, and overall health.
Want to know what’s on the menu? Food and Nutrition Services has menus available.
Summer Student Intern Program Applications Open
The FCPS Summer Internship Program is a six-week, paid, in-person opportunity for FCPS high school students and recent alumni enrolled in post-secondary education. The program will run from Monday, July 6, to Friday, August 14. It offers hands-on work experience across central office departments.
Interns will work alongside professionals on projects that help prepare FCPS for the upcoming school year. They will learn about current trends in fields including AI and emerging technologies, business and finance, architecture and construction, communications, safety and cybersecurity, and education and advocacy as well as participate in weekly professional development workshops.
Job descriptions, details, and the interest form (which should be completed by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10) are available on the Summer Internship webpage. Watch a video about last year’s Summer Internship Program and follow @FCPSInterns on Instagram.
FCPS In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Support Military Children
- National Merit Finalists
- School Board to Present Budget to Board of Supervisors
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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