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Principal's Message
We are now just three weeks away from Graduation, and you can feel the anticipation building in the halls! Because the end-of-the-year schedule has a lot of moving parts, please review the Class of 2026 section for Senior-specific details, as well as the End-of-Year Schedule Information for all other students.
With next week being a short one here at LBSS, we will not be publishing a News You Choose on May 29th. Therefore, these announcements are anticipated to cover everything you need to know until our next edition on June 5th. See you in June!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Important Dates
May 25 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 26 - No school for students for Teacher Workday
May 27 - Eid al-Adha Holiday
June 10 - First day of final exams for 7th-11th grade - school ends at 11:50
June 11 - Final Exams for 7th-11th grade - school ends at 11:50
June 12 - GRADUATION - no school for 7th-11th grade
In this Issue
New Information
MS Yearbook Distribution
8th Grade Formal Dance
Important Reminders
End-of-Year Schedule
Testing Information
Spring Testing
Class of 2026 News
Athletics and Activities
National Learn to Row Day
Volleyball Camps
Family Liaison News
FCPS News
Attendance Reporting Information
New Information
MS Yearbook Distribution
MS yearbooks will be distributed June 1-5 during MS lunch periods. Students can stop by the Concessions Stand to pick theirs up.
The 8th Grade Formal Dance is coming soon! The 8th Grade Dance is Saturday, June 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The theme is Enchanted Forest. Tickets are $20 and will be sold at A and B lunches May 28-June 5. This is for Lake Braddock 8th graders only. We need help from parents!!!
Please use the links below to donate and/or volunteer. Thank you for your help!
MS SCA
Questions? Email Kathy Williams kcwilliams@fcps.edu
8th Grade Dance Donations
8th Grade Dance Parent Volunteers
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Important Reminders
End-of-Year Schedule Information
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
Testing Information
Spring Testing continues through June 3. 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.
Testing concludes in June with Science Retakes (June 1), High School Math & MS Algebra 1 Retakes (June 2) and Middle School Math Retakes (June 3). As the state testing window closes June 3, there will be no makeups for retakes. Testing begins promptly at 8 am to allow for ample testing time. 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.
Class of 2026 News
Important Dates
June 3 - Final Exams 6th and 8th periods
June 4 - Final Exams 5th and 7th periods
June 5 - Final Exams 2nd and 4th periods
June 8 - Final Exams 1st and 3rd periods
June 9 - 8:30-10:30: Senior Class Meeting and Breakfast
June 10 - 8:30-11:00: Graduation Rehearsal #1
June 10 - 1:30: Senior Awards
June 11 - 8:30-11:00: Graduation Rehearsal #2
June 11 - 1:30: Pyramid Elementary School Grad Walk
June 12 - 9:00 am: Graduation - Seniors report at 7:30 am
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Seniors! Only 10 days left to purchase your All Night Grad Party Tickets! Please don't wait! We will not be selling tickets after June 1. If you have a question or need help, just reach out! Eileen Patterson at patterson_eileen@yahoo.com. I hope to see everyone there!! |
Athletics and Activities
Join the Lake Braddock Crew Team for a morning on the water, Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. - noon, in celebration of National Learn to Row Day. Participants will learn how to erg on a rowing machine, get a tour of the team's facilities, and row on the water. No experience necessary. Ages 12 and up. Bull Run Marina, 12619 Old Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Sign up for a time slot at: https://tinyurl.com/Row2026. Contact Ops@bruincrew.com for more information.
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2026 Lake Braddock Girls Volleyball Camps: July 20 - 24 (M-F) 🏐 Staffed by LB Girls Volleyball coaches & players! 🐻 Information and registration: https://tinyurl.com/2wec3mak
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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:
- My Brothers Keeper (MBK) Fairfax Local Action Summit
- Sibshops/SibTeen Summer Camp
- Fairfax County Department of Information Technology – Equity Impact High School Internship Program
- Financial Aid Help Desk and Webinar Series for Students and Families
FCPS News
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
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:
- Graduation and Summer Resources
- Check Your Lunch Balance
- Mental Health Support
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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