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- Principal Message
- LSES Attendance Spirit Week
- Anti-Bullying Week
- Superintendent Community Conversations
- Transportation Safety
- Lorton Station School Store
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 ROCKET DAY WAS A BLAST!!!
Principal Message
Dear Lorton Station Families,
It has been an exciting week at Lorton Station! As we continue working together to support our students’ academic growth and overall well-being, we are pleased to share a few important updates and celebrations with our school community.
We Are a Purple Star School!
Lorton Station Elementary is proud to have been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children as a 2026 Purple Star School! The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families. This is our first time receiving this distinguished recognition.
Rocket Day Was a Blast!
Rocket Day was an incredible experience! Our Roadrunners saw handmade student rockets from our 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes take flight with help from our staff and students. The joy of hearing our students scream at the launch, and sometimes at aborted launches, was worth every moment of vinegar splash. If you want directions for creating your own rocket, we can share them with you.
Virginia SPSF Scores Are Available
Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) scores are now available. These scores provide families and school communities with information about school performance and areas of strength and growth. We encourage families to review the information and learn more about how schools support student achievement and continuous improvement.
At Lorton Station, we remain committed to providing high-quality instruction, meaningful learning experiences, and a supportive environment where every Roadrunner can thrive.
Have a Great Day,
Dr. Legagneur, Ms. Champion, Mr. Barton
 SHOW UP AND SHINE ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE
Lorton Station has launched our SHOW UP AND SHINE Attendance Challenge with a special emphasis on our Attendance Spirit Week. Strong attendance is vital to every student's academic and emotional well-being. When a child misses 10% or more of school each year, it significantly affects their ability to develop as a reader, build critical thinking skills, become a writer, and understand complex math concepts. We want to partner with our families to join our SHOW UP AND SHINE Challenge to ensure your child maintains a 90% or higher attendance every month.
Monday: Favorite Hat Day
Tuesday: Twin Day
Wednesday: College or Professional Day
Thursday: Pajama Day
Friday: School Spirit Day
Lorton Station Anti-Bullying Week
Each year, the National Bullying Prevention Center provides resources to help schools recognize Bullying Prevention Month and promote kindness, inclusion, and respect. This year, Lorton Station Elementary will celebrate Anti-Bullying Week from October 26–30, with Unity Day on Wednesday, October 28! 🧡
Important Dates:
• Spirit Week: October 26–30
- Monday: Kindness Day: Wear School Colors
- Tuesday: Pajama Day
- Wednesday: Wear Orange
- Thursday: Twins Day
- Friday: Character Day
• Unity Day: October 28 – Wear Orange! 🧡
• Poster Contest Deadline: October 30
Let’s work together in UNITY to promote kindness, celebrate inclusion, and stand against bullying at Lorton Station Elementary!
In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND! 🧡
Hayfield Pyramid Virtual Session: Helping Students Build Healthy Digital Habits
Thank you to the Hayfield Pyramid families and caregivers who joined FCPS Instructional Services and the Hayfield Pyramid principals for a conversation on Thursday evening about helping students build healthy digital habits. The session explored practical ways to navigate social media, gaming, and screen time, including setting healthy boundaries while fostering independence, establishing device routines at home, and hearing students’ perspectives.
If you couldn't attend, you can watch the recording using this link or view a PDF of the presentation. Passcode :zh4KMcu3#t
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Lorton Station is excited to offer a year-long spirit wear option for all families to purchase items. If you have any additional items or ideas for our students, please email Dr. Legagneur at flegagneur@fcps.edu
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