Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) is in the process of developing a strategic plan that will guide our school division’s goals, priorities, and decisions over the next five years. This plan will inform the direction we take moving forward as we strive to ensure student success and meet the needs of the Lynchburg community. It will include big-picture goals for the division, measurable outcomes and milestones to reach as we strive to achieve them, and strategies defining our approach to meeting these objectives and goals. Advanced Learning Partnerships, Inc. is engaged as the consultant in the formation of this strategic plan.
Community input is vital as we strive to create a strategic plan that serves the entire LCS community. Make your voice heard to help shape the future of education in Lynchburg:
- Attend the town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Dearington Elementary School at 6 p.m. Participants will learn about proposed division goals and objectives and receive opportunities to provide feedback.
- Fill out the survey to provide input on proposed LCS goals and objectives. Please complete the survey by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3.
LCS Strategic Plan Community Survey
Strategic Plan Creation Timeline
February 2025: LCS Gathers Community Feedback
In February of 2025, we collected input from community stakeholders using focus groups, feedback sessions, and an in-depth survey as part of our search for the current superintendent of LCS, Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette. Groups consulted include LCS staff, students, family members, administrators, School Board members, community members, and Lynchburg City Council members. Community members provided reflections on LCS division and community strengths and critical areas for improvement. We will use this data to inform our strategic plan.
February 2026: LCS Proposes Goals & Objectives, Gathers Community Feedback
In January and February of 2026, LCS leaders will design goals and objectives for the division, integrating the community feedback mentioned above, as well as their own expertise and knowledge of division operations, functions, and student needs. They will present these goals and objectives at a town hall meeting and solicit community feedback through a survey.
May 2026: LCS Presents Strategic Plan
In March and April of 2026, LCS leaders will refine goals and objectives and formulate a five-year division strategic plan, integrating community survey and town hall feedback. LCS Superintendent Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette will present the strategic plan to the Lynchburg City School Board. We’ll announce the date of this presentation soon.
Proposed Goals & Objectives
Below are the proposed goals and objectives that were presented at the town hall meeting in February 2026. These were developed based on strengths and gaps identified through stakeholder feedback.
- GOAL 1: STUDENT-DRIVEN LEARNING - LCS students are curious, collaborative, and critical thinkers who set goals and build the competencies to thrive in school, future careers, and life.
- GOAL 2: STUDENT-CENTERED SCHOOL CULTURE - LCS fosters a division-wide culture of well-being, belonging, and support where students feel connected, engaged, and valued.
- GOAL 3: PURPOSE-DRIVEN PEOPLE - LCS employees are collaborators, dedicated to continuous professional growth, and committed to our community through a shared sense of purpose.
- GOAL 4: SAFE & SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS - LCS ensures safe, welcoming, and well-managed learning environments that support well-being, collaboration, and trust.
- GOAL 5: TRUSTED PARTNERSHIPS - Families, students, staff, and community partners experience trust, connection, and shared purpose through meaningful partnerships and transparent communication.