Spartan Spotlight

It's mid-February, and we have started our course selection process for rising 9th through 12th graders. You can find detailed information here. This information will be updated throughout the spring, so please check it frequently and reach out to your school counselor with any questions. We ask that all students have their course selections complete by the end of March and any adjustments requested by May. Our goal is to have student select courses that fit their graduation plan, challenge them with academic rigor (especially in areas of interest), and build a master schedule that fits all students and faculty.

Spring sports tryouts begin February 19. This is our busiest season. Reminder to everyone to make sure your athletic paperwork is turned in and hope to see you at a spring event!

Juniors will take the required SOL Writing test on March 13 and 14. We will have an alternate bell schedule these days to allow for uninterrupted time for this graduation requirement. Testing information can be found here.

Seniors have been presented A LOT of information. From the Senior Packet, Project Graduation, or Capstone. It all can be found here.

Finally, in March or April, we will be conducting lessons related to Digital Citizenship through a program called Common Sense Media. Our focus will be to heighten our students’ awareness of their digital footprint. I encourage parents to also speak with your student about their social media presence, and their digital footprint.

Thank you again for all your support,

David Spage, Principal

Broad Run HS

SOLS

Writing SOL – Given to ALL 11th Graders

March 13th – Multiple Choice

March 14th – Essay

SAT

Broad Run is hosting the SAT on all three dates for Spring 2024. See below for test dates, registration deadlines, and the link to register.

SAT Test Date*

May 4, 2024

SAT Test Date*

June 1, 2024

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration/online-registration

We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding achievements of our Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members in the Regional Competitive Events. These talented students have demonstrated excellence, dedication, and skill in a variety of business-related areas. FBLA competitive events also prepare students for successful careers in business by providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated competitive environment and receive feedback from business professionals.

🏆 Congratulations to the following winners:

First Place:

Your hard work and determination have paid off! You’ve secured the top spot in your event. Well done!

Banking & Financial Systems

• Gold Ahmed Ali Broad Run High School

Business Communication

• Gold Anvitha Karnati Broad Run High School

Cyber Security

• Gold Sriram Agaram Broad Run High School

🥇Second Place:

Your commitment and expertise have earned you this impressive achievement. Keep up the great work!

Banking & Financial Systems

• Silver Abdulah Chaudhry Broad Run High School

Introduction to Financial Math

• Silver Jacob Mapa Broad Run High School

🥈Third Place:

Your performance stands out, and we commend your efforts. You’ve made us proud! 🥉

Banking & Financial Systems

• Bronze Jiv Ashpalia Broad Run High School

Hospitality & Event Management

• Bronze Gabe Otchere Broad Run High School

Introduction to Business Communication

• Bronze Yash Sreepathi Broad Run High School

Journalism

• Bronze Sanjana Malyala Broad Run High School

Network Design

• Bronze Jon Wendling Broad Run High School

Public Policy & Advocacy

Bronze Saniya Yamin Broad Run High School

4th Place

Cyber Security

• 4th Aeneas Gray Broad Run High School

Introduction to Financial Math

• 4th Sathvik Vaka Broad Run High School

International Business

• 4th David Kanapala & Vihaan Sethi Broad Run High School

These winners will now advance to the State Leadership Conference, where they’ll have the opportunity to compete at an even higher level. We wish them the best of luck as they represent our chapter and showcase their skills.

🎉 Let’s celebrate their success and continue to support our BRHS FBLA members on their journey toward successful careers in business! 🎊

Remember, FBLA competitive events provide valuable experiences and prepare students for real-world challenges. Keep aiming high, and let’s make our chapter shine! 💪

Once again, congratulations to our regional winners! 🌟🎖

We need to hear from you!

The LCPS Annual Family Survey will be emailed to you on February 20. The LCPS Annual Staff, Student and Family Survey is the most extensive and influential feedback survey conducted by Loudoun County Public Schools each year. We use the results to assess the learning climate in our building and make plans for the following year. We want to hear from everyone, so that we can make the best decisions for ALL our students!

The parent/family survey will only take a few minutes of your time. You will receive an email from Dr. Aaron Spence that will include a link to take the survey. You will be asked to fill out a survey for each school in which you have a child enrolled (elementary, middle, high or program). For more information, go to the Stakeholder Surveys 2024 Information webpage

If you do not receive a survey email by February 22, contact research@lcps.org.

Thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

Hello Spartans!

This past year has been difficult for our Spartan faculty as we continue to mourn the losses of Coach Costello, Coach Steele, and now Ms. Habibi. We hope this update can help spread some happiness. All three of these great people leave behind a legacy we would all be proud to call our own. With respect to that idea:

This weekend, we officially launched the Coach Costello Foundation. Coach Cos made such an incredible impact on every person he came into contact with and we want to keep that tradition going. The goals of this foundation are three-fold:

1. Run an annual golf outing to bring together Costello's friends and family
2. Fund the 6 LCPS Coach Costello Field Days
3. Expand the Coach Costello Field Days to other schools, counties, and states

The Coach Costello Foundation is a labor of love by Coach's former students, family members, and friends. Please help share our COS with your friends and family. There are opportunities to donate, buy shirts, learn more about the COS's, as well as sign up for the golf outing!

Golf registration is now OPEN! Do not wait to sign up! It will sell out quickly! Also, if you know anyone who would like to sponsor a hole, please let me know. We have business sponsorships as well as individual family sponsorships. All money raised goes towards the Costello Field Day!

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, you want to learn about golf, or if you have wealthy friends who want to help get a non-profit off the ground with a hefty donation!

Follow us on Instagram: thecoachcostellofoundation

Information about the foundation and the golf outing can be found here:

www.coachcostellofoundation.org

Broad Run’s own Beth Konkoski was the winner of the 2023 Acadia Prize for Short Fiction and now has her collection available for preorder. See a description and details below!

Characters practiced in the arts of grief and disappointment live in the stories of Beth Konkoski’s collection, A Drawn and Papered Heart. From a young boy facing death at the hands of a troubled relative to a woman who must bail her friend out of jail in the middle of the night, these lyrical stories evoke for readers bittersweet reminders of the many ways to journey toward resilience.

https://www.kallistogaiapress.org/product/a-drawn-papered-heart/

We are introducing a brand-new AP this fall at Broad Run - AP African American History. Students will explore various themes such as African explorers, trace music back to Africa, go on field trips and so much more! Rising juniors and seniors are eligible for this class! If you want to learn about African History but not take an AP class just yet, then I recommend the Survey of African History & Diaspora Honors class. This is a project based elective and we will have meaningful discussions throughout the year with guest speakers. We will also visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture. Email Ms. Abdalla with any questions Mahlet.Abdalla@lcps.org.

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