Select Schools to Pilot ID System for School Meals
We are excited to inform you that Lynchburg City Schools is introducing a new biometric student ID management system at Bass, Bedford Hills, and Perrymont Elementary Schools for the upcoming school year. This innovative system, powered by identiMetrics, aims to improve efficiency and safety during mealtimes.
Spring Golden Dustpan Awards Honor Top Custodians
On Tuesday, June 4, Lynchburg City Schools presented its second-ever Custodial School of Distinction Awards. These awards, granted each semester, recognize custodial teams going above and beyond to foster clean, safe school environments.
LCS Students Honored for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the school board honored students who represented Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) at regional, state, national, and/or international levels in academics, athletics, the arts, and more this school year.
“This school year, our students have set the standard for excellence locally, nationally, and internationally. The talent and tenacity of our students and the teachers and coaches who have supported them is unmatched,” said LCS Superintendent Crystal Edwards.
Congratulations to the following students:
LCS 2024 K-5 Literacy Textbook Review
The Virginia Literacy Act requires each school division to select textbooks from the VDOE-approved list to implement as a Core Curriculum for K-5 literacy. This implementation is required during the 2024-25 school year. LCS had a first-round review team with representation composed of literacy coaches, principals, and members of the Curriculum & Instruction team. The next round will be conducted at the school level with the top two publishers from the first round review.
HHS Presents Pioneer Theatre Spring Break Camp (Grades 3-5)
Heritage High School presents Pioneer Theatre Spring Break Camp, an exploration of theatre arts for third through fifth graders. Students will rehearse and perform Honk! Jr., a musical retelling of the Ugly Duckling’s journey to self-discovery.
Details: Students will rehearse from April 1–5 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m at Heritage High. They’ll perform the musical on Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m.
Apply Now for 2024-25! Schools for Innovation & Bass
You are invited to apply to a variety of LCS programs for the 2024-25 school year! Applications must be submitted by Feb. 29, 2024. Applications are accepted for students outside of these schools’ attendance zones. Students currently zoned for these schools do not need to apply.
Community Builds Kid-Designed Playground at Bass Elementary
On Saturday, September 30, volunteers picked up hammers and loads of mulch to build a brand-new playground at W. M. Bass Elementary School. The new playspace is brimming with unique touches like a zipline, a mini rock wall, and a community garden area. Best of all, it’s kid-designed.
Three LCS Schools Recognized for Continuous Improvement
Sheffield Elementary School, Bass Elementary School, and Dearington Elementary School for Innovation were awarded the 2023 Continuous Improvement Exemplar Award this month by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for demonstrating marked improvement in reading and math over the past three years.
