Lightridge High School

Lightridge High School is a public high school in Aldie, Virginia. Lightridge is within the jurisdiction Loudoun County Public Schools. The school was opened at beginning of the 2020–21 school year.[1][2]

Lightridge High School
Address
41025 Collaboration Drive

Aldie
,
Virginia
20105
Coordinates38.9205°N 77.5849°W / 38.9205; -77.5849
Information
School typePublic High School
Motto"Together we light the way"
Founded2020
School districtLoudoun County Public Schools
SuperintendentScott Zeigler
PrincipalDr. Ryan Hitchman
Grades9–12
LanguageEnglish
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Powder Blue, Yellow, and White      
MascotLightning Bolt
RivalJohn Champe High School
Feeder schoolsWillard Middle School
Aldie Elementary School
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Hovatter Elementary School
Pinebrook Elementary School
Athletic ConferenceDulles District
WebsiteLightridge High School

History

The name Lightridge High School was chosen to recognize the history of agriculture and dairy farming in the area.[3] The school is located off Lightridge Farm Road and near the site of Light Ridge Farm, a now closed dairy farm which operated for more than 60 years and was the last working dairy farm in Loudoun County east of Route 15.[4]

Further information: Loudoun County Public Schools § 2021 sexual assaults

On October 26, 2021, students at Lightridge High School and other Loudoun County Public Schools performed walkout protests in support of two female students who were sexually assaulted by the same male student at Loudoun schools.[5][6]

References
  1. "Loudoun Co. school year starts with new but empty high school". WTOP. 2020-09-08. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  2. Andrew Parker (2019-04-10). "School Board Approves Lightridge Attendance Zone". Loudoun Now. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  3. Boras, Caroline (2017-05-10). "Names Selected for Loudoun's Future Schools". Loudoun Now.
  4. LCPS-TV (2021-06-09), Lightridge High School Dedication
  5. Taylor, Scott (October 26, 2021). "'This is BS': Loudoun County, Va. students walk out in protest of sexual assault reports". WJLA-TV. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  6. Downey, Caroline (October 26, 2021). "Loudoun County Students Stage Walk-Outs to Protest Sexual Assault in Schools". National Review. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
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