Lunenburg County Public Schools

LCPS Families--Attendance matters! As we conclude the holiday break and return tomorrow, we appreciate everyone’s efforts to settle into a routine of regular attendance for the first semester. Please continue to build this habit with your student for the second semester. As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as to connect to their peers and teachers. We thank: 🌟Our students and their families who do their best to show up daily even when it isn’t easy. 🌟Our teachers who go above and beyond to make school a welcoming and safe place for all students to learn. 🌟Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we create a physically and emotionally safe and engaging learning environment. 🌟Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need. We appreciate each one of you. If your family or child needs support, please contact our guidance departments. We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow.

Lunenburg County Public Schools will hold a Public Hearing on the FY2024 Budget at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Lunenburg Middle School.

Congratulations to Hayden Mickles who is this year's intern at Pennington Seed, Central Garden and Pet in Kenbridge. Hayden is training in numerous areas there and will have several certifications once completed. Once Hayden turns 18 in the spring, he will be certified to operate a forklift. Pictured with Hayden is Stuart Harmon, Safety Coordinator for the Garden Distribution Division. Thank you Pennington Seed, Central Garden and Pet for your continued support of our students and community!

Mr. Edmondson's 8th-grade Introduction to Plant Science students learned how to make holiday wreaths this past week.

Congratulations to the Career and Technical Education teachers and students at Central High School. To date, over 169 industry certifications have been earned by our students this semester. These tests include: Parapro W!se Financial Literacy National Career Readiness (NCRC) National Customer Service and Sales BASF Plant Science Microsoft Word 2019 Associate Microsoft Word 2019 Expert These Virginia Board of Education-approved credentials not only are a graduation requirement in the state of Virginia but also help prepare students for jobs and post-secondary education. Students who pass an industry credential while in high school may list it on resumes, college, job, and scholarship applications. It will help give our students an added advantage over other applicants.

Just a reminder-- LCPS will dismiss early TOMORROW, Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Lunenburg Middle and Central High School will dismiss at 12 noon, and Kenbridge and Victoria Elementary will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. LCPS will be closed for Winter Break starting Wednesday, December 21, 2022 and will be closed for students through Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Wednesday, January 4 will be a Teacher Work Day. Schools will reopen for students at the normal time on Thursday, January 5, 2023. We hope that you will have a safe and happy holiday season!

Don't forget that if your child turned 4 years old on or before September 30, 2022, they may be eligible for the LCPS Pre K Program! We continue to take applications throughout the year. APPLY NOW by completing the google form here, and you will be contacted upon completion. We look forward to hearing from you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej3q_bXJ7s3_LxMWeZzLRgPXag6zw7JXO9TC4x46vPLM8MWw/viewform?usp=sf_link

💜💛🐾The holidays are fast approaching, and here is another adorable pup who needs a home! Our CHS Marketing Students would love for you to stop by the Lunenburg Animal Shelter and take this pup home today!🐾💜💛

George Sunbury CTE Scholarship Fundraiser-- Raffle tickets for the George Sunbury CTE Scholarship and now available in the main office of CHS and through any CTE teacher at the high school. The raffle is for a new, 50” smart TV. Each raffle ticket is $10.00 and only 150 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, just in time for the Super Bowl. George was an avid football fan. He was a marketing teacher and DECA advisor for over 48 years at CHS. He loved the Philadelphia Eagles who are also doing well this season. Since George’s death in February 2018, we have awarded multiple scholarships to deserving CTE graduating seniors in his memory. Please support our scholarship fundraiser today!

Local Organic Vegetable Farm Needs Your Help! Thomas Adams Farms in Crewe is looking for a motivated, 11th or 12th-grade CHS student who would like to work on their 100% organic vegetable farm. Some of the duties include: Cutting grass Pulling weeds Watering Harvesting *Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. *Applicants must be able to follow farm rules and instructions. *Applicants must report to work on time, and leave work at the end of their shift. It would also be helpful if applicants are familiar with FaceTime and the use of Apple phones. Please see Mrs. McGrath in Room 32 for more information and an application.

Congratulations to the following students who will be interns in the Central High School cafeteria beginning in January for the spring semester: Rickie Fields Kashanti Hargrove Savannah Kidd Jasmine Robeson These students will learn the behind-the-scenes tasks involved in running a commercial kitchen and serving our students and faculty. Students will be involved in food prep, serving, and cleaning up the kitchen according to the health codes. Students completed job applications and participated in an interview. Also pictured are Diane Williams, Central High School Cafeteria Manager, and Claudia Daniel, Food Services Coordinator for Lunenburg County Public Schools.

LCPS will dismiss early on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Lunenburg Middle and Central High School will dismiss at 12 noon, and Kenbridge and Victoria Elementary will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. LCPS will be closed for Winter Break starting Wednesday, December 21, 2022 and will be closed for students through Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Wednesday, January 4 will be a Teacher Work Day. Schools will reopen for students at the normal time on Thursday, January 5, 2023. We hope that you will have a safe and happy holiday season!

Logan Ashworth, a current senior at CHS, recently began an internship with Lunenburg County Administration. He will be working directly with Jamie Tuck, Lunenburg County Building Inspector. Logan plans to earn a construction management degree and also obtain a building official’s license. Logan’s goal is to eventually continue employment with Lunenburg County.

Mr. Buchanan's marketing students have been working this week to earn their Customer Service and Sales credentials. This industry certification fulfills a graduation requirement, plus looks great on college, job and scholarship applications. Congratulations to the students who have earned this credential!🎉💜💛

Don't forget that if your child turned 4 years old on or before September 30, 2022, they may be eligible for the LCPS Pre K Program! We continue to take applications throughout the year. APPLY NOW by completing the google form here, and you will be contacted upon completion. We look forward to hearing from you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej3q_bXJ7s3_LxMWeZzLRgPXag6zw7JXO9TC4x46vPLM8MWw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Just are reminder--If your child has been attending the After School Program for either remediation or gifted, this past Wednesday, December 7, 2022, was the last day of the program before the winter holiday. The program will resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The After School Program for next semester will also be held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

It's Handwashing Awareness Week! Cleanliness is a major factor in preventing foodborne illness. One of the best ways to prevent the spread of any germs is by washing your hands regularly. With the Flu, RSV, and COVID going around, handwashing is a great preventative measure that can easily be followed. #handwashingawarenessweek

Congratulations to Madyson Willis who has been named the December Work Based Learning Student of the Month at CHS! Madyson is employed at the Kenbridge Town Hall. She has proven to be a huge asset to the team. She has great morale and a strong work ethic. Madyson works with citizens on events in the community and receives utility and tax payments. She does data entry, makes deposits for the town office and picks up the mail. She maintains the bulletin board to keep citizens informed of community events and helps with community-sponsored events. After graduation in the spring, she plans to continue working for the Town of Kenbridge as a full-time employee.

Please note that there has been a change in the location of the Lunenburg County School Board Meeting on December 12, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will now be held in Room 104 at Central High School.

Don't forget that if your child turned 4 years old on or before September 30, 2022, they may be eligible for the LCPS Pre K Program! We continue to take applications throughout the year. APPLY NOW by completing the google form here, and you will be contacted upon completion. We look forward to hearing from you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej3q_bXJ7s3_LxMWeZzLRgPXag6zw7JXO9TC4x46vPLM8MWw/viewform?usp=sf_link