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Principal's Message
Today marks the end of the last full week of school, before we start half days on Wednesday, June 10. I cannot believe how quickly this school year flew by. One week from today, we say goodbye to the Class of 2026. Please remember that there will be no school for 7th-11th graders that day.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Important Dates
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
VMEA Blue Ribbon School
8th Grade Formal Dance
Important Reminders
End-of-Year Schedule
Class of 2026 News
Graduation
Athletics and Activities
National Learn to Row Day
Volleyball Camps
Family Liaison News
FCPS News
Attendance Reporting Information
New Information
VMEA Blue Ribbon School
Congratulations to our Music Department for earning VMEA Blue Ribbon status again this year. In order to earn this status, the highest performing group from Band, Chorus, and Orchestra must earn a Superior Rating at the VMEA assessments. We are so proud of our music faculty and students!
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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
Class of 2026 News
Important Dates
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
Graduation
Graduation is Friday, June 12 at 9:00 am at the EagleBank Arena at George Mason University. Seniors must report to the loading dock no later than 7:30 am.
Seniors will go through OpenGate screeners and be searched for prohibited items, including cell phones and other objects. If prohibited items are found, they will be confiscated by our security personnel, and students may pick them up the following day at Lake Braddock.
The doors will open for guests at 8:00 am, and the ceremony is expected to last two hours.
All guests will be required to go through OpenGate screening upon entering the Arena, and EagleBank Arena has very strict bag policies listed on their website. In addition, the following items are prohibited: inflatable or other balls; air horns or other noisemakers; balloons; weapons of any kind; outside food or beverages; laser pointers; flags, banners, or signs that obstruct views; poles or sticks of any size, with the exception of any medical aids.
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: Learn to Row. 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: Volleyball Camp Registration
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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: Sept 14
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:
- 2026 FCPS Summer Extravaganza
- FCPS Summer Food Service Program
- Free or Low-Cost Healthcare for kids
- Fairfax County and FCPS Student Bus Pass Program
- Fairfax Future Youth Survey
- Applying to Colle this Summer
- Summer Course for SAT Test Prep
- Scholarship Application Window Opening through FCPS ACE Trades Apprenticeship Programs
FCPS News
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
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!
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
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:
- Calendar Survey
- Summer Resources
- Deadline to Request Accommodations for SAT School Day
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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