Tea Time: FCPS News for September 14

Last week, Mrs. Smith’s sixth-grade science classes at Walker-Grant Middle School took their learning outdoors! Students used sidewalk chalk to create mini-murals in the courtyard demonstrating their knowledge of atoms, molecules, elements and chemical formulas.

Preschool Programs welcomed 164 children and family members to its first Family Night of the year! The Back-to-School Night was a wonderful success, with plenty of smiling faces arriving and heading home. Thank you to everyone who joined!

After reading Larry the Line by Cassie Stephens, our Gladys West Elementary Gator artists explored the many kinds of lines used in art. Students first created two-dimensional lines with markers, then brought those lines to life with their own three-dimensional paper structures. Great work, Gators!

Fredericksburg City School Board meetings are held at the Walker-Grant Center. All meetings begin with Closed Session at 6:30 PM, followed by Open Session at 7:30 PM.

Stream the meeting LIVE: Fredericksburg School Board | RegionalWebTV

The 2026-27 Instructional Calendar reflects a thoughtful balance of instructional time, scheduled breaks, and professional learning days designed to support student success and family planning. We encourage families and staff to review the calendar.

We know that all families can benefit from a helping hand from time to time, whether it's connecting with local services, finding activities for kids, or learning about programs that make life a little easier. Our community is fortunate to have many wonderful organizations and resources available to support families in a variety of ways. Below, you'll find information about local programs and services that may be helpful to you and your family. We encourage everyone to explore these resources—many offer valuable support that can benefit families at any stage.

We want to thank School Social Worker Cat Eicke for compiling these incredible resources and helping connect our families with the support and services that strengthen our entire FCPS community!