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Principal's Message
Hello Bruin Community!
This is a busy time for celebrations in FCPS. Earlier this week, we celebrated our bus drivers! Lake Braddock has over 60 drivers and attendants who tend to our students day in and day out and we are grateful for their service.
Today, we celebrate our Cafeteria staff with School Lunch Hero Day! They are amazing people who feed over thousands of students breakfast and lunch every day.
Finally, next week is Staff Appreciation Week and this year, the World Cup is Coming to Bruin Nation. We have a week full of fun events planned for our staff and we invite you to also take a moment to say thank you.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
LBSS Bus Drivers
LBSS Cafeteria Staff with Ms. Kearns and Mr. Darwin
Important Dates
April 30-May 2 - HS Production of Cabaret
May 8 - Spring Chorus Concert
May 18 - Rising 7th Grade Parent Information Night
May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 26 - No school for students for Teacher Workday
May 27 - Eid al-Adha Holiday
In this Issue
New Information
End-of-Year Schedule Updated
HS Yearbooks
Rising 7th Grade Parent Information Night
Important Reminders
LB HS Chorus Concert
All-Night Grad Party Volunteers Needed
Testing Information
Spring Testing
AP Testing Starts May 4
Class of 2026 News
Athletics and Activities
Boys Basketball Camp
Family Liaison News
FCPS News
Attendance Reporting Information
New Information
End-of-Year Schedule
Our 2025-26 EOY Schedule is now final. We have added yearbook distributioon information.
HS Yearbooks
The high school yearbook will be arriving at LB in May. Make sure you have reserved a copy for your student. Sales end Friday, May 1. We have fewer than 50 books remaining and once we sell out, there’s no way to get more printed.
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Join us for Rising 7th Grade Parent Information Night to learn how to best support your future Lake Braddock Bruin in their transition from elementary school to middle school.
Monday, May 18, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
LBSS Little Theatre
Enter through Door 14.
This is a parent only event.
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Important Reminders
Please join us for Lake Braddock High School’s Chorus Spring Concert on May 8th at 7:00 PM in the Little Theater. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Come enjoy the culmination of hard work and musical growth by our awesome chorus students this year!
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All-Night Grad Party Volunteers Needed
We are just under 2 months from graduation and planning the ANGP is well underway! Below you will find the volunteer sign up for that evening. This is a very fun event for our graduates and volunteer parents alike! Anyone 21 and up can volunteer! Remember that events like this cannot happen without your help! Thank you! Have a question? Please contact Eileen Patterson at patterson_eileen@yahoo.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4DA9AC29A46-62856426-allnight?fbclid=IwY2xjawRNpzNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEehw8sNZH3RwhV-Npj6Yjm3cElvtKWHEKjlnsFsnWBcaYM7FbNEZ9MfC868P0_aem_9Lh7HWVMpEDLs7DCOGJmJg#/
Testing Information
Spring Testing
The Spring Testing has begun. 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 through the first week of June.
High School students do not take every SOL therefore emails were sent to students providing non testing students with their study hall locations for May 7. Please be on the lookout for those emails. Students need to bring their school issued laptops for testing, chargers and their own writing utensils.
If you have specific questions about testing, please reach out to your student’s counselor or subject specific teacher.
AP Testing Starts May 4
Everything about AP Testing is on LB's Advanced Placement website.
Students who are scheduled to take AP exams should have read through the AP Student Responsibilities document and the AP Exam Student Presentation 2026: What Bruins Need to Know About Taking AP Exams. These items have been posted on the above website, Schoology, LBHS Counseling Facebook page, and sent to students and parents/guardians.
Parents/Guardians can help their students perform their best on these exams by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, bring their school-issued laptop to school for updates, charge it every night, and that the cell phone/electronic device policy is strictly enforced during AP testing season.
Our shared goal is your student’s success. If you have questions or concerns about AP testing, please conatct the AP Testing Team:
Lynn Carrera: LNCarrera@fcps.edu
Deb Brown: DSBrown1@fcps.edu
Maggie Spingler: MMSpingler@fcps.edu
Class of 2026 News
Important Dates
May 15 - Prom
June 12 - Graduation
Athletics and Activities
2026 LB Bruins Basketball Camp
Date: July 6-10 (Boys rising 7th-12th grade)
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: LB Gym
Cost: $100.00
For more information, contact Coach Metress (bcmetress@fcps.edu).
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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:
- Family Café- Introduction to Career Pathway for Students
- FCPS Family and County resources
- The Virginia Department of Education online tool (NEW)
- SNAP at Farmers Markets
- Fairfax County Government Cooling Programs
- Lake Braddock SS All Night Grad Party
- Virtual FAFSA & VASA workshops for 2026-20277 award year
- Youth opportunities: scholarships, camps, summer classes
FCPS News
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
FCPS In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Summer Learning
- Mental Health Resources
- Thank You, Bus Drivers and Food Service Workers
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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