Mrs. Kyle legend

A shadowy female figure in a long dress walking the grounds of Foxcroft School at dusk in Virginia.

Mrs. Kyle of Foxcroft School

by Elizabeth Fabowale

February 10, 2026

American Ghost Stories·American Urban Ghost Tales

Foxcroft School in Loudoun County, Virginia, has a long and storied history. Its manicured lawns, brick dormitories, and ivy-clad walls evoke a sense of tradition and refinement. Yet, among students and staff, whispers persist about a presence that lingers long after the evening bells. This presence is known as Mrs. Kyle, a woman said to have suffered a tragic fate

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