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Laurel Ridge Friendship Drive

Help us celebrate friendship during the month of February by donating a unique item to a child at INOVA's L.J. Murphy Hospital. More details here.
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Save the Date! The Run For The Ridge is March 15th!

Our annual fun run is coming soon! Registration closes Friday, February 14th, so sign up now.
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Family Engagement Walk-Through

Parents, staff, and community members are invited to take part in a Family Engagement Walk-Through on February 13th to help us assess various aspects of our school and provide their perspective on its level of engagement. Learn more.
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Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing.
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FCPS CARES Program

The FCPS CARES Program lets parents, staff, and community members recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to support others. We encourage you to share a story to highlight the outstanding efforts of a Laurel Ridge employee or team who deserve recognition through FCPS CARES.
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Early Release Mondays for 2024-2025 School Year

Laurel Ridge students will be dismissed three hours early on seven Mondays during the 24-25 school year: 9/23; 10/28; 12/9; 2/24; 3/17; 4/28; and 5/19. Find out more.
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Here Comes The Bus

Find out how you can track your child's bus schedule and location when it's on the road!

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2024-2025 Student Supply Lists

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LRES Staff receive Region 4 CARES Award

January 21, 2025
LRES staff receive the FCPS CARES Award for their exceptional teamwork and dedication to going above and beyond to support a Laurel Ridge family

2024 Storybook Character Day

November 05, 2024
Students proudly show off their storybook character costumes for the much-anticipated storybook character parade!

Walk & Bike To School Day

October 28, 2024
On October 9, Laurel Ridge families kicked off their day by participating in Walk & Roll To School Day!
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FCPS News and Features

FCPS Students Excel in 2025 Regional Scholastic Art Awards, Earning 809 Honors

The 2025 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program has awarded Fairfax County Public Schools students in grades 7-12 a total of 809 awards for outstanding artwork, including 210 Gold Key awards, 235 Silver Key awards, and 364 Honorable Mention awards.

♥️ Waynewood Elementary Shares Love Through Handmade Valentines

At Waynewood Elementary School, kindness isn’t just a lesson — it’s a way of life. On January 24, students put their hearts into action by creating handmade Valentine’s Day cards for people facing serious health challenges.

Letter from the Fairfax County Health Department About High Flu Activity

The Fairfax County Health Department reports that Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Learn how to prevent or reduce the spread of illness.

Superintendent's Weekly Reflections

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she met with the Boundary Review Advisory Committee and leaders from Real Food for Kids, attended an Honor Roll celebration at Langston Hughes Middle School, several sporting events, and more!
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