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: 

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.

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.

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. 

The Virginia Education Foundation graciously donated books to Lynchburg City Schools. Their mission is to support and promote organizations that will enhance children's literacy, school readiness, grade level reading, and school success for children and youth in Virginia. To celebrate, LCS will be hosting a "Blizzard of Books!"