LCPS considers elementary boundary changes in Eastern Loudoun
LCPS is considering changing elementary attendance boundaries in Eastern Loudoun, but the board made no decision at its Oct. 22 work session.
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Dress-code update keeps hats and pajamas allowed
The board adopted revised Policy 8270. The final neckline rule uses an imaginary horizontal line joining the armpits. A proposed ban on hats, pajamas and slippers failed, so those items remain allowed under the other dress rules.
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Every school attendance zone is being redrawn
The division is redrawing the attendance zones that decide which school each child goes to, for elementary, middle and high schools. A steering committee released draft maps on May 12, 2026 and asked families for feedback. The school board is due to choose a final map in October 2026, and the new zones would start in August 2027.
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Phone and smart device rules tightened for 2026-27
On June 16, 2026 the board approved the 2026-2027 student code of conduct and adopted a revised student conduct policy. The revision replaces the term electronic devices with smart devices, adds a definition of a smart device, and strengthens and clarifies the rules on using them at school to match changes in state law. It adds exemptions for students who need a device for medical management or under a limited English proficiency plan. The board also retired the separate dress code policy and moved its content into the conduct policy.
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