Fall Events:
August
First Day of School! : August 13th
Back to School Night: August 21st @ 5:00pm
Senior Sunrise: August 22nd @ 6:30am
September
Counseling & Career Center Presentation: August 25th
Counselors start meeting with all Seniors
Virginia Commonwealth University: September 3rd @ 10:30am in Eagle Room
James Madison University: September 8th @ 10:30am in Library
Senior Portraits: September 8th & 9th
Senior Information Night: September 10th @ 6pm
George Mason University: September 11th @ 10:30am
SAT Test & Deadline: September 13th (August 29th Registration)
Handprint Wall: September 17-19th during SOAR
Savannah College of Art & Design: September 22 @ 10:30am in Eagle Room
Jostens Assembly: September 24th
Christopher Newport University: September 24th @ 10:30am in Eagle Room
Marymount University: September 25th @ 1pm
University of Virginia: September 26th @ 10:30am in Eagle Room
Virginia Tech: September 26th @ 11am in Career Center
College Fair at Laurel Ridge Community College: September 26th @ 6:00-8:00 pm (https://www.visitluraypage.com/events/detail/fauquier-county-college-night)
FAFSA/COMMON APP Work Session: September 30th during SOAR (Register: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_datKtjWotvJMX7U)
October
Columbia University: October 2nd @ 9:30am in Career Center
SAT Test & Deadline: October 4th (September 19th Registration)
College Essay Workshop: October 6th during SOAR (Mr. Schoen's Room)
Columbia University: October 7th @ 10:30am in Eagle Room
Laurel Ridge Junior/Senior Planning Night @ Middletown Campus: October 7
VDOT Transportation Field Trip: October 8th
Mary Washington University: October 9th @ 10:30am in Eagle Room
Radford University: October 10th @ 10:30am in Career Center
Powderpuff Football Game: October 10th, during 4th block
University of Mary Washington: October 15th @ 1:00pm in Eagle Room
FAFSA Help @ Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus Noon-7pm: October 15th
Mary Baldwin University: October 17th @ 10:30am in Career Center
Virginia College Application Week: October 20th-24th (WAIVERS THIS WEEK!)
Mount Olive University: October 20th @ 10:30am in Career Center
Onsite Admissions Event with Mary Washington: October 20th
Old Dominion University: October 21st @ 10:30am in Eagle Room
Laurel Ridge Trades Fair: October 21st @ 4:30pm-7pm (Registration: https://laurelridgeworkforce.com/trades-job-fair)
UVA Field Trip Form Opens: October 23rd (Max 20: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_af5WHmg1Ab2AN6K)
George Washington University: October 23rd @ 10:30am in Career Center
Princeton University: October 23rd @ 10:30am in Career Center
Longwood University: October 24th @ 10:30am in Eagle Room
Homecoming Football Game: October 24th @ 7:00 pm
Homecoming Dance: October 25th @7-10pm
JMU Field Trip: October 27th
Senior Portraits: October 27th by appointment (cap & gowns only)
Randolph Macon: October 28th @ 10:30am in Career Center
FAFSA Help @ Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus Noon-7pm: October 30th
November
Career Shadowing Day: November 5th
SAT Test & Deadline: November 8th (October 24th Registration)
UVA Field Trip: November 18th (Max 20: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_af5WHmg1Ab2AN6K)
Laurel Ridge Medical Information Session: November 18th
Talent Show: November 21st during 2nd & SOAR
ASVAB Sign Up Date: November 21st
December
SAT Test & Deadline: December 6th (November 21st Registration)
Teacher Academy @ Laurel Ridge Information Session: December 9 @ 10:30 in Career Center
EARLY GRAD MEETING FOR STUDENTS: December 9 @ 10:30 in Auditorium
ASVAB Career Test: December 18th @ 8am (register: https://forms.gle/6xBEzsDFixR6HKd88)
Hot Cocoa Stand: Every Tuesday in Dec. @ 7:00AM - 7:30AM
LAST DAY OF THE TERM /LAST DAY FOR EARLY GRADS: December 19th (1/2 Day)
Spring Events:
VARIOUS FAFSA HELP DATES DURING SOAR - SIGN UP HERE: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51GzJh98u5IlRZ4
January
William & Mary Visit: January 14th in Career Center (Sign up here: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Y3HCoeAGFZbVR4)
NOVA Data Center Field Trip: January 20th, only 20 spots - (Sign up here: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5iKH7lxfSwujhVY)
University of Mary Washington Field Trip: January 23rd (SIGN UP FULL!)
February
Hot Cocoa Stand: Every Tuesday in Feb. @ 7:00AM - 7:30AM
Heavy Equipment Application Due: February 25th
The Jostens representatives will be here during lunch shifts to deliver your cap & gown orders. Please have payment ready that day to pick up your order, or pay online ahead of time at www.Jostens.com: February 27th
March
Bridgewater College Visit: March 9th 10:30-11:00 in Career Center
Radford University: March 10th 10:30-11:00 in Career Center
Lynchburg: March 11th 10:30-11:00 in Career Center
SAT Test & Deadline: March 14th (February 27th Registration)
Bridgewater College Field Trip: March 17th: Register Here: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Dlxscm3mQMfNnU)
Culinary Institute of VA: March 23rd 10:30-11:00 in Career Center
Career Shadowing Day: March 25th (Field Trip Forms due to Mrs. Trijo by March 23rd)
Student vs. Staff Bubble Soccer: March 27th (2nd-SOAR)
ASVAB: March 30th am, sign up by 3/16 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKebzlKo_W4atAZBNLBbtRqzG6Fme0JQiLbclNUgjdxEwRDA/viewform)
Law Camp Application Deadline: March 31st (https://loudounbar.org/page/lawcampapplication)
Freshman Focus/College Night @ Laurel Ridge: March 31st 6-7:30pm (Register Here)
Law Camp Application Deadline: March 31st, 2026 (Register here: https://loudounbar.org/page/lawcampapplication)
April
Freshman Focus for Laurel Ridge: April 2nd during 10-11am in Eagle Room
Senior Awards (invite only): April 21st @ 6:30pm in Auditorium
Senior Sunset: April 24th @ 6:30pm-8pm
Senior Survey Assembly: April 29th during SOAR
Decision Day: April 30th 1:10-2:45pm @ Eagle Stadium (Register Here: https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_exNxJhNvOxYkDFc)
Signing Day & Athletic Awards (invite only): April 30th @ 10am
May
SAT Test & Deadline: May 2nd (April 17th Registration)
Prom: May 2nd 8-11pm @ Germmana Community College
Senior Picnic/Celebration & Grace Miller Graduation Walk: May 8th (Rain Date: May 11th)
Summa Cum Laude (invite only): May 6th @ 6pm
LAST DAY FOR SENIORS: May 15th (SENIOR CHECK OUT SHEET DUE!)
Brumfield , Ritchie, Greenville, Pearson, Pierce, Thompson, Bradley, PB Smith, & Mary Walter Graduation Walk: May 18th @ 1pm
Coleman Graduation Walk: May 18th @ 2:30pm
Graduation Practice: May 19th @ 7:30am _@ LHS Gymnasium (YOU MUST ATTEND OR YOU CANNOT WALK AT GRADUATION!)
Graduation: May 21st @ 10am @ Jiffy Lube Live