Dr. Sumera Rashid - Little River District, LoCo VA School Board
@rashidlrlcsb.bsky.social
LoCo School Board Member - Little River District. Views are those of individual SB Member, not necessarily of whole Board or LCPS. Follows & reposts =/= endorsement. Account is not monitored 24/7.
Make sure you swipe or scroll through all the photos to find out the answer to the riddle, "What's a pilgrim's favorite dance?" 🤣
Thank you for an enlightening and fun-filled visit, Honeybees! 🐝
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Thank you for an enlightening and fun-filled visit, Honeybees! 🐝
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November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Make sure you swipe or scroll through all the photos to find out the answer to the riddle, "What's a pilgrim's favorite dance?" 🤣
Thank you for an enlightening and fun-filled visit, Honeybees! 🐝
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Thank you for an enlightening and fun-filled visit, Honeybees! 🐝
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Principal Lori Mercer also described the cohesiveness between Hovatter Elementary, Henrietta Lacks Primary, and Lightridge High as all 3 schools are conveniently located on the same campus.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Principal Lori Mercer also described the cohesiveness between Hovatter Elementary, Henrietta Lacks Primary, and Lightridge High as all 3 schools are conveniently located on the same campus.
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As we toured the building, the ambassadors explained each classroom we visited, and they explained the messages they like to promote as a school.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
As we toured the building, the ambassadors explained each classroom we visited, and they explained the messages they like to promote as a school.
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Today's visit to Hovatter Elementary School will send me into the Thanksgiving holiday with tons of gratitude! Chief of Staff Marc Bergin and I were accompanied by 3 students who serve as ambassadors for the school.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Today's visit to Hovatter Elementary School will send me into the Thanksgiving holiday with tons of gratitude! Chief of Staff Marc Bergin and I were accompanied by 3 students who serve as ambassadors for the school.
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It continues to be my pleasure to represent the students, families, and educators of the Little River District. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to work on policies and initiatives that benefit our school division.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It continues to be my pleasure to represent the students, families, and educators of the Little River District. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to work on policies and initiatives that benefit our school division.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Yesterday, the School Board voted to pass the tentative collective bargaining agreement between the Division and the Loudoun Education Association (LEA).
📸: slide from Human Resources and Talent Development: Collective Bargaining Agreement presentation at 11/24/25 Special School Board Meeting
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📸: slide from Human Resources and Talent Development: Collective Bargaining Agreement presentation at 11/24/25 Special School Board Meeting
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November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Yesterday, the School Board voted to pass the tentative collective bargaining agreement between the Division and the Loudoun Education Association (LEA).
📸: slide from Human Resources and Talent Development: Collective Bargaining Agreement presentation at 11/24/25 Special School Board Meeting
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📸: slide from Human Resources and Talent Development: Collective Bargaining Agreement presentation at 11/24/25 Special School Board Meeting
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📅 Student holidays:
LCPS students do NOT have school Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28.
Happy Thanksgiving!
www.lcps.org/o/hr/page/sc...
LCPS students do NOT have school Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28.
Happy Thanksgiving!
www.lcps.org/o/hr/page/sc...
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
📅 Student holidays:
LCPS students do NOT have school Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28.
Happy Thanksgiving!
www.lcps.org/o/hr/page/sc...
LCPS students do NOT have school Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28.
Happy Thanksgiving!
www.lcps.org/o/hr/page/sc...
Learn more about the Accelerated College & Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy at an upcoming info night:
📅 Wed., 12/3
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 Potomac Falls High School, Potomac Falls
📸: screenshot from "ACCESS Academy webpage" - www.lcps.org/o/dtl/page/a...
📅 Wed., 12/3
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 Potomac Falls High School, Potomac Falls
📸: screenshot from "ACCESS Academy webpage" - www.lcps.org/o/dtl/page/a...
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Learn more about the Accelerated College & Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy at an upcoming info night:
📅 Wed., 12/3
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 Potomac Falls High School, Potomac Falls
📸: screenshot from "ACCESS Academy webpage" - www.lcps.org/o/dtl/page/a...
📅 Wed., 12/3
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 Potomac Falls High School, Potomac Falls
📸: screenshot from "ACCESS Academy webpage" - www.lcps.org/o/dtl/page/a...
🗣 You can provide public comment TODAY during the School Board Attendance Zone Public Hearing & Work Session: Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones Change Process.
🔗 Learn how to participate: www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...
📅 Mon., Nov 24
🕰 6:30pm
📍 LCPS Admin Building, Ashburn
🔗 Learn how to participate: www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...
📅 Mon., Nov 24
🕰 6:30pm
📍 LCPS Admin Building, Ashburn
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🗣 You can provide public comment TODAY during the School Board Attendance Zone Public Hearing & Work Session: Ashburn and Dulles North Elementary School Attendance Zones Change Process.
🔗 Learn how to participate: www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...
📅 Mon., Nov 24
🕰 6:30pm
📍 LCPS Admin Building, Ashburn
🔗 Learn how to participate: www.lcps.org/o/lcps/page/...
📅 Mon., Nov 24
🕰 6:30pm
📍 LCPS Admin Building, Ashburn
In another session, we learned about addressing school threats and new related legislation.
It has been an enlightening experience so far, and I am grateful for this opportunity to connect with fellow School Board Representatives from across our commonwealth!
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It has been an enlightening experience so far, and I am grateful for this opportunity to connect with fellow School Board Representatives from across our commonwealth!
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November 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In another session, we learned about addressing school threats and new related legislation.
It has been an enlightening experience so far, and I am grateful for this opportunity to connect with fellow School Board Representatives from across our commonwealth!
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It has been an enlightening experience so far, and I am grateful for this opportunity to connect with fellow School Board Representatives from across our commonwealth!
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In one session, presenters talked about the challenges that go along with AI use in schools. They advised us about training and guiding policy for students and teachers.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In one session, presenters talked about the challenges that go along with AI use in schools. They advised us about training and guiding policy for students and teachers.
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This week, I've been listening, sharing, and learning at the 2025 Virginia School Boards Association Annual Convention in Williamsburg!
I attended two sessions on topics that school divisions across the country are grappling with, and I hope to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to Loudoun.
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I attended two sessions on topics that school divisions across the country are grappling with, and I hope to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to Loudoun.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This week, I've been listening, sharing, and learning at the 2025 Virginia School Boards Association Annual Convention in Williamsburg!
I attended two sessions on topics that school divisions across the country are grappling with, and I hope to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to Loudoun.
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I attended two sessions on topics that school divisions across the country are grappling with, and I hope to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to Loudoun.
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Learn more about the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) at an upcoming info night:
📅 Mon., 12/1
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 Loudoun County High School NJROTC Annex Building, Leesburg
📸: screenshot from "Upcoming Special Programs Information Nights" email sent on 11/6/25
📅 Mon., 12/1
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 Loudoun County High School NJROTC Annex Building, Leesburg
📸: screenshot from "Upcoming Special Programs Information Nights" email sent on 11/6/25
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Learn more about the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) at an upcoming info night:
📅 Mon., 12/1
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 Loudoun County High School NJROTC Annex Building, Leesburg
📸: screenshot from "Upcoming Special Programs Information Nights" email sent on 11/6/25
📅 Mon., 12/1
🕰️ 6:30pm
📍 Loudoun County High School NJROTC Annex Building, Leesburg
📸: screenshot from "Upcoming Special Programs Information Nights" email sent on 11/6/25
Subs are important to all of our schools each and every day!
Happy Substitute Educators Day 🎉
Happy Substitute Educators Day 🎉
November 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Subs are important to all of our schools each and every day!
Happy Substitute Educators Day 🎉
Happy Substitute Educators Day 🎉
Both Ms. Kunkel and current Chair Tammy Jones reminded attendees of the importance of showing up, staying informed, and offering perspective – for the benefit of all students.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Both Ms. Kunkel and current Chair Tammy Jones reminded attendees of the importance of showing up, staying informed, and offering perspective – for the benefit of all students.
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Students in grades 5 through 8 are placed in math courses based on SOL results, class grades, teacher recommendations, and other factors that will put them on a coursework path through grade 12.
You can get an overview of math course selection at drive.google.com/file/d/1aass...
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You can get an overview of math course selection at drive.google.com/file/d/1aass...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Students in grades 5 through 8 are placed in math courses based on SOL results, class grades, teacher recommendations, and other factors that will put them on a coursework path through grade 12.
You can get an overview of math course selection at drive.google.com/file/d/1aass...
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You can get an overview of math course selection at drive.google.com/file/d/1aass...
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LCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) is meant to help students identify their interests and strengths with the RIASEC model.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
LCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) is meant to help students identify their interests and strengths with the RIASEC model.
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New committee leadership, Jasmine Tyler (Vice Chair) and Akriti Srivastava (Outreach) were introduced, and Vice Chair Tyler previewed initiatives, including community assistance and an upcoming career night.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
New committee leadership, Jasmine Tyler (Vice Chair) and Akriti Srivastava (Outreach) were introduced, and Vice Chair Tyler previewed initiatives, including community assistance and an upcoming career night.
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Eligible families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced meals for this school year:
⦁ Scan the flyer's QR code to apply online
⦁ Visit your child's school or lcps.org/freeandreduced to access a paper application
See flyer for eligibility information.
⦁ Scan the flyer's QR code to apply online
⦁ Visit your child's school or lcps.org/freeandreduced to access a paper application
See flyer for eligibility information.
November 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Eligible families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced meals for this school year:
⦁ Scan the flyer's QR code to apply online
⦁ Visit your child's school or lcps.org/freeandreduced to access a paper application
See flyer for eligibility information.
⦁ Scan the flyer's QR code to apply online
⦁ Visit your child's school or lcps.org/freeandreduced to access a paper application
See flyer for eligibility information.
The Step Up Competition empowers Loudoun middle and high school students to identify a community issue and work toward addressing it.
Registration is open NOW THROUGH JAN.9!
More details: www.loudounyouth.org/programs/ste...
Registration is open NOW THROUGH JAN.9!
More details: www.loudounyouth.org/programs/ste...
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Step Up Competition empowers Loudoun middle and high school students to identify a community issue and work toward addressing it.
Registration is open NOW THROUGH JAN.9!
More details: www.loudounyouth.org/programs/ste...
Registration is open NOW THROUGH JAN.9!
More details: www.loudounyouth.org/programs/ste...
Learn about transition planning for students with IEPs at an upcoming virtual workshop, "Ready, Set, Transition: A Guide to Transition Planning for Your Student":
📅 Thu., 11/20
🕰️ 12pm - 1pm
🔗 Register at the QR code or bit.ly/4oLD1sa to receive the meeting link
📅 Thu., 11/20
🕰️ 12pm - 1pm
🔗 Register at the QR code or bit.ly/4oLD1sa to receive the meeting link
November 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Learn about transition planning for students with IEPs at an upcoming virtual workshop, "Ready, Set, Transition: A Guide to Transition Planning for Your Student":
📅 Thu., 11/20
🕰️ 12pm - 1pm
🔗 Register at the QR code or bit.ly/4oLD1sa to receive the meeting link
📅 Thu., 11/20
🕰️ 12pm - 1pm
🔗 Register at the QR code or bit.ly/4oLD1sa to receive the meeting link
Loudoun County's overnight hypothermia shelter services begin tomorrow, 11/15 at 16450 Meadowview Ct, Leesburg.
Adults 18+ call 703-777-0420 for assistance.
See flyer for check-in details, transportation options, safety info, and daytime drop-in services.
Please share with your communities!
Adults 18+ call 703-777-0420 for assistance.
See flyer for check-in details, transportation options, safety info, and daytime drop-in services.
Please share with your communities!
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Loudoun County's overnight hypothermia shelter services begin tomorrow, 11/15 at 16450 Meadowview Ct, Leesburg.
Adults 18+ call 703-777-0420 for assistance.
See flyer for check-in details, transportation options, safety info, and daytime drop-in services.
Please share with your communities!
Adults 18+ call 703-777-0420 for assistance.
See flyer for check-in details, transportation options, safety info, and daytime drop-in services.
Please share with your communities!
Yesterday, Tilly Thompson, a senior at Independence High School in the Little River District, served as Student School Board Representative at the School Board Meeting. She highlighted the commitment to service that she has developed, alongside her fellow Tigers, in her time at Independence.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Yesterday, Tilly Thompson, a senior at Independence High School in the Little River District, served as Student School Board Representative at the School Board Meeting. She highlighted the commitment to service that she has developed, alongside her fellow Tigers, in her time at Independence.
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Last night, Dr. Linda Deans (Broad Run) presented information to the rest of the Board about the Equity Committee. Her recommendation is to dissolve the committee as a School Board committee in favor of an administrative version of the Equity Committee.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Last night, Dr. Linda Deans (Broad Run) presented information to the rest of the Board about the Equity Committee. Her recommendation is to dissolve the committee as a School Board committee in favor of an administrative version of the Equity Committee.
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The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet tonight for the SEAC Resource Fair!
At yesterday's School Board Meeting, we received an update from the committee. One important point: only 57 of our schools have PTA/PTO representatives on this committee.
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At yesterday's School Board Meeting, we received an update from the committee. One important point: only 57 of our schools have PTA/PTO representatives on this committee.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will meet tonight for the SEAC Resource Fair!
At yesterday's School Board Meeting, we received an update from the committee. One important point: only 57 of our schools have PTA/PTO representatives on this committee.
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At yesterday's School Board Meeting, we received an update from the committee. One important point: only 57 of our schools have PTA/PTO representatives on this committee.
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