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Principal's Message

We have officially entered the final, busiest stretch of the school year. With the overlap of spring athletics, performing arts showcases, and final testing windows, our shared calendar is undeniably full. However, the finish line is in sight, and we are excited to begin the official countdown to graduation alongside you.

As we navigate these closing weeks, please know how much we value your partnership. It is your unwavering support at home that allows our students to cross this finish line with confidence and success.

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
MS After School Program
8th Grade Formal Dance
MS Yea
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

Ramping down the Middle School After School Program

The Middle School After School program will end on Friday, May 22nd. Next week (May 18-22) will be clubs only – no open spaces. Chill zone and Library will be closed. Some clubs have already had their final meeting; students should check their schoology for the daily updates.

I would like to thank all MSAS staff, students who took advantage of the program and parents.

Every year has its unique challenges. Some things were able to be done and some weren’t, the program can always be better, and I am working to ensure that it moves in that direction.

Thank you,

Jerald Minnis - MSAS specialist

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

MS Yearbooks It’s your last chance to purchase the middle school yearbook. There are still a few left and available on MySchoolBucks for $40. The yearbook staff thank you for your support! Adviser: Kelli Gary at kmgary@fcps.edu.

HS Yearbooks

Preordered yearbooks will be distributed from the concession stand during all lunches on Monday, May 18 through Wednesday, May 20. There are no extra yearbooks available for purchase.

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 has been updated with additional testing information. 

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 continues in the month of May with Math Makeups, Reading Retakes (May 21) and High School Reading WorkKeys (May 22) .  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
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:

• College Admissions Strategies for Students Who Don’t Have Perfect GPA’s recording link
• Department of Social Services -Virginia SUN Bucks 2026 (Summer Grocery Assistance)
• Fairfax County Summer Camps & Programs
• Annual Physical Night Registration is open
• Youth opportunities: scholarships, summer classes, George Mason Success Coaching program

FCPS News

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation

All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.

Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes and to access the application. 

Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

Bus Discount Program for Adults

Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.

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.