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Stone Bridge named Top 10 school by U.S. News

Wed., May. 16 | 09:34 AM - With high state scores, performance average and advanced placement test scores, Stone Bridge High School was named the No. 10 best high school in the state of Virginia by U.S News and World Reports. This is the first year a Loudoun County Public School reached the top 10 for best high school in Virginia.

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Supervisors approve $7.9 million increase for schools

Tue., May. 15 | 07:21 PM - Loudoun County Public Schools will see an additional $7.9 million for its fiscal 2013 budget from the county's Board of Supervisors contingent on Gov. Bob McDonnell signing off on the two-year state budget approved by the General Assembly May 14.

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A mother duck gets protective over her baby ducklings. Students can see the duck family through the windows surrounding Sterling Elementary’s courtyard. Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Laura Peters

Sterling Elementary turns courtyard into duck nursery

Fri., May. 11 | 11:53 AM - Eyes peer out of the windows looking into Sterling Elementary School's courtyard. Chatter fills the hallways as the tiny feet of students come to a halt to behold the great gift of life - duck life that is.

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Loudoun Valley renovations hit the dais

Thu., May. 10 | 11:01 AM - Loudoun County School Board can decide to play ball or take a time-out when it comes to artificial versus grass turf for Loudoun Valley High School.

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Music in Our Schools month

Wed., Mar. 28 | 09:00 AM - The month of March has officially been designated by the National Association for Music Education as Music in Our Schools Month - when music education becomes the focus of schools nationwide. This year’s theme is “Music Lasts a Lifetime.”

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Rocket challenge

Wed., May. 16 | 10:20 AM - The Thunderbolts of Seneca Ridge Middle School will compete in the national finals of the world’s largest rocket contest after qualifying among the top 100 teams in April, beating out the scores of 678 other participating student teams from across the country. The team will now travel to compete in the final fly-off of the Team America Rocketry Challenge May 12.

Education under fire

Wed., May. 16 | 09:59 AM - The Northern Virginia Baha'i Center will host a film screening and human rights panel discussion at 7:30 p..m. May 19. The documentary profiles growth, struggle and inspiring spirit of the Baha'i Institute for Higher Education. The center is at 21415 Cardinal Glen Circle in Sterling. For more information go to novabc.org.

Woodgrove students attend flight school

Tue., May. 15 | 02:00 PM - The AV ED Flight School of Leesburg Executive Airport hosted 42 students from the Woodgrove High School Aerospace Engineering course April 23-24.

National History Day Competition

Mon., May. 14 | 10:19 AM - Members of Loudoun Country Day School's eighth grade class joined hundreds of students across the state April 21 for the state finals of the 2012 National History Day Competition.

Academic challenge

Sun., May. 13 | 10:18 AM - More than 100 eighth graders from all 14 middle schools in Loudoun County converged on J. Michael Lunsford Middle School on April 21 for the 3rd annual Academic Challenge.

Horizon Elementary goes to Odyssey of the Mind World finals

Sat., May. 12 | 10:17 AM - Horizon Elementary School in Sterling received first place in the Division I, Problem 4 category at the Virginia State Tournament April 14.

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SkillsUSA Competition

Thu., May. 10 | 02:00 PM - Twenty-eight students from Monroe Technology Center participated in the State SkillsUSA Competition in Hampton in April. Monroe students competed in the areas of graphic communications, crime scene investigation, networking, auto collision repair, cosmetology, masonry, welding and carpentry. Schools from all over the state sent their regional first place winners to this competition.

Polish Boy Scout to speak at Tuscarora

Thu., May. 10 | 09:00 AM - The Boy Scouts of America will host Julian Kulski, a Polish Boy Scout when the Nazis invaded his nation, at Tuscarora High School at 7 p.m. May 16.

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Eagle Idol

Wed., May. 9 | 03:00 PM - Twelve Freedom High School students will take the stage for Eagle Idol, Freedom's rendition of "American Idol" May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the school's auditorium. Admission is $5 at the door.

Walk for Water

Wed., May. 9 | 10:11 AM - The 9th Annual Walk for Water will be held at 8:30 a.m. May 12 at Morven Park's Equestrian Center in Leesburg.

Governor’s Award for Excellence

Wed., May. 9 | 10:00 AM - Seven Loudoun Schools recently received the 2012 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence.

Retirement funding needed by LCPS

Tue., May. 8 | 09:30 PM - Loudoun County Public Schools will need $3.5 million by June in order to fund retirement benefits. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors May 2 decided to put the School Board’s request for state funding on hold until Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) signs the budget bill, set to happen in the middle of May.

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State science and engineering fair

Tue., May. 8 | 08:00 AM - Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) students took five first place awards out of 17 categories at the 2012 Virginia State Science & Engineering Fair April 6-7 at Old Dominion University.

Regional science and engineering fair

Mon., May. 7 | 01:00 PM - The following students won top awards at the 31st annual Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Regional Science and Engineering Fair March 15 at Woodgrove High School.

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Sustainable energy awards

Sun., May. 6 | 12:00 PM - REHAU, an international polymer innovator in construction, automotive and industry hosted the Sustainable Loudoun Energy and Environmental Sustainability awards April 25 at their headquarters in Leesburg. The award ceremony was to celebrate the leaders who will innovate tomorrow's sustainable solutions and to honor four entries from the 31st annual Loudoun County Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

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DAR presents awards to local students

Sat., May. 5 | 12:00 PM - The Ketoctin Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented their American History and Good Citizens Awards to seven outstanding local middle and high school students at the annual spring luncheon April 10 at the River Creek Club in Leesburg.

Apprenticeship night

Fri., May. 4 | 10:00 AM - Heritage High School will be holding an apprenticeship night at 7 p.m. May 10. Any student looking for a career with a specialized skill should consider attending to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities. Possible jobs include electricians, sheet metal workers or iron workers.

Ancient technology expo

Thu., May. 3 | 01:45 PM - There will be an ancient technology expo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 at Claude Moore Park. The event will celebrate prehistoric Native American techways and there will be activities for all ages.

Tardiness case pushed back yet again for Waterford parents

Thu., May. 3 | 01:06 PM - Mark and Amy Denicore were scheduled to appear in court May 3 for their much publicized tardiness case, but their case was postponed. According to Mark Denicore, the trial was put on hold because the prosecuting attorney was caught up in a hearing being held in Arlington.

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Charter schools under review by Loudoun School Board

Thu., May. 3 | 09:45 AM - Alternative learning and the freedom of choosing a school that fits each student may become a reality for Loudoun County students with the possible introduction of charter schools. With the new Loudoun County School Board, many believe that having the option of charter schools in the county could be beneficial for students.

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Global summit for girls

Thu., May. 3 | 08:00 AM - Loudoun County girls between the ages of 14-18 are invited to attend the G3 (Girls Gone Global) Summit from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 5 at Potomac Falls High School. The free event will feature keynote addresses, breakout sessions and a diversity celebration with globally inspired flavors, dance performances and raffle prizes.

Open house

Wed., May. 2 | 02:19 PM - The American Medical Student Association will hold an open house celebration between 5:30 and 8 p.m. May 3.

Arbor Day tree planting

Wed., May. 2 | 01:58 PM - Sunrise Landscape and Design donated and planted a five year old Red Maple tree to celebrate Arbor day at Sycolin Creek Elementary School in Leesburg April 27. The planting this year adds to a partnership celebrated during Arbor Day that was started three years ago when Sunrise owner’s Joe and Allison Markell’s children entered elementary school.

Proms around Loudoun

Wed., May. 2 | 09:49 AM - The proms around Loudoun County.

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Play at Foxcroft

Wed., May. 2 | 09:00 AM - Foxcroft School will be performing "The Fantasticks" May 4 at 8 p.m. in the FoxHound Auditorium. The play is an allegory told with music and words based on Edmond Rostand's play "Les Romanesques." Admission is free and space is limited. Call 540-687-4511 for more information.

Government

MWAA ripped in U.S. Department of Transportation IG report

Wed., May. 16 | 03:03 PM

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Pending Governor’s signature, commonwealth finally has a budget

Wed., May. 16 | 01:02 PM

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Raspberry Falls well operational again

Wed., May. 16 | 10:05 AM

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Supervisors approve $7.9 million increase for schools

Tue., May. 15 | 07:21 PM