|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
Principal's Message
This week, we celebrated Staff Appreciation Week, a time to pause and honor the incredible dedication of our entire Lake Braddock team. From the smiling faces in our front office and the tireless work of our facilities crew to our essential support personnel, every individual plays a vital role in making our school a home for our students.
While we celebrate every member of our staff, I want to extend a special thank-you to our teachers. At the heart of LBSS is the spark that happens in the classroom. Our teachers are the architects of our students' futures, working tirelessly to guide, inspire, and support them through every challenge and breakthrough. We are profoundly grateful for their daily commitment to excellence and the care they pour into every lesson.
One of the highlights of our week was delivering handwritten appreciation notes from students to our staff. Seeing the joy these messages brought was a powerful reminder of the bonds built here. If your child didn’t have the chance to write a note during the school day, I encourage them to take a few minutes this weekend to jot down a quick thank-you. They can bring it to school on Monday to deliver to any teacher or staff member who has made a difference in their year.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and for helping us celebrate the people who make Lake Braddock Secondary School so special.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Important Dates
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 Notes
Important Reminders
End-of-Year Schedule
Rising 7th Grade Information Night
Testing Information
Spring Testing
AP Testing
Class of 2026 News
Athletics and Activities
Boys Basketball Camp
Family Liaison News
FCPS News
Attendance Reporting Information
New Information
End-of-Year Notes
We'd like to point out several schedule changes for the end of the school year. For families new to LBSS this year, this is our typical end-of-year schedule:
Grades 7-11
June 10: 1st & 3rd period final exams -- school ends at 11:50 am
June 11: 2nd & 4th period final exams -- school ends at 11:50 am
June 12: No school due to Graduation
June 15: 6th & 8th period final exams -- school ends at 11:50 am
June 16: 5th & 7th period final exams -- school ends at 11:50 am
June 17: Last day of school -- ends at 10:00 am
Important Reminders
End-of-Year Schedule
Our 2025-26 EOY Schedule is now final.
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.
|
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.
Testing continues through the month of May to include make-ups for Reading, Math and Science. If your student missed their assessment, they will automatically be rescheduled. Please be on the lookout for testing emails to students. 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
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).
|
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:
- FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
- Immunizations Needed Before 7th and 12th Grade
- Thank you Teachers and Staff!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
LBSS Attendance Information
Quick Links
|
