
Please be aware that we will be updating our website this Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 15th. Our website may experience some downtime during this process. We're anticipating that the new website will be functioning as it should by Tuesday, January 16th.


Please be aware that we will be updating our website this Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 15th. Our website may experience some downtime during this process. We're anticipating that the new website will be functioning as it should by Tuesday, January 16th.


Please be aware that we will be updating our website this Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 15th. Our website may experience some downtime during this process. We're anticipating that the new website will be functioning as it should by Tuesday, January 16th.


The Giving Tree, located behind the gym, will be open on Thursday mornings from 7:10-7:35. Students, if you are in need of clothes, toiletries, underclothes, or accessories please come out and shop during that time.


Community supporting Community during the holidays!
500 bags of dry good and gift cards were provided to our FCPS families before the Winter Break. In Between Ministries and Omicron Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. partnered with our FCPS Family and Community Engagement representatives to share the holiday bags with families on a Saturday morning om December.
In Between Ministries is a local charitable organization committed to addressing the needs of families within Fredericksburg and surrounding counties. Their goal is to build stronger, more resilient communities by providing access and opportunities to those who need it most. Their key pillars are: Inspiring Change, Empowering Minds, Restoring Communities. For more information visit https://www.inbetweenministries.org/
Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is local group that develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. To learn more about the Fredericksburg, Va. And Rappahannock County fraternity visit Fredericksburg Alphas – https://www.fredericksburgalphas.com/






FCPS will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10.
We are advised these conditions are resulting in flooding and may also result in downed trees and potential power outages.
Out of an abundance of caution, we believe a two-hour delay is warranted at this time for all students and employees.
Please stay tuned for possible updates.
Again, FCPS will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10.


Dine Out for Hugh Mercer 🍽️
For the entire month of January, Always Flavored will take 10% off your order in support of Hugh Mercer's PTA. Located at 1711 Princess Anne Street, Always Flavored specializes in using locally sources, gluten-free products, ensuring high-quality and nourishing meals for health-conscious individuals.


In our attendance meetings at W-GMS, we came to the conclusion that some of our attendance issues are due to students' self-esteem surrounding their appearance, specifically hair. With the teamwork of Ms. Cummings , Ms. Frye, Ms. Jones, Ms. Allison and our lovely hostess Ms. Brockenbrough we were able to coordinate a Cosmetology Hair Salon Day! This idea was an incentive for our attendance students to come to school because you just never know what surprises will be in store 😉 Attendance matters, because you matter!











Goodr and Aetna Came to Fredericksburg!
Did you see the Pop-Up Grocery Market at James Monroe High School? On December 21st, Goodr (a community of dedicated partners committed to eliminating food waste for the greater good) and Aetna (Aetna Better Health of Virginia), partnered to bring the shopping experience to many of our local families. Fortunately, we had a connection! Clara Camber, 2016 James Monroe High School alumni, provided the opportunity for partnership. Clara currently works for Goodr as their Project Coordinator. To learn more, visit https://goodr.co/our-story/.
Goodr’s set up for the event included providing families with a grocery cart to receive fresh produce, eggs, milk, a turkey, bread, juice, and staple goods. Aetna came with their Wellness on Wheels vehicle to share health resources as well as invite families to join in outdoor games while enjoying a hot cup of cocoa or apple cider. To learn more, visit https://goodr.co/our-story/ and/or https://www.aetnabetterhealth.com/virginia/index.html.





COAR keeps us warm and cozy! The University of Mary Washington (UMW) student-run organization, Community Outreach and Resources (COAR) gifted 80 fleece blankets to Hugh Mercer and Lafayette Elementary Schools before the winter holidays.



FCPS will close early tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9 on the early dismissal schedule.
This is due to the weather forecast for tomorrow that includes heavy rains, high winds, and possible power outages.
All afterschool activities are cancelled.
Preschool, Walker-Grant Middle School, and James Monroe High School will close at noon. Hugh Mercer Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School will close at 12:45.


FCPS will close early tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9 on the early dismissal schedule.
This is due to the weather forecast for tomorrow that includes heavy rains, high winds, and possible power outages.
All afterschool activities are cancelled.
Preschool, Walker-Grant Middle School, and James Monroe High School will close at noon. Hugh Mercer Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School will close at 12:45.


Students attended their first Virginia Rules assembly last Friday.
Virginia Rules is Virginia’s state-specific, law-related education program for middle and high school students. The purpose of Virginia Rules is to educate young Virginians about Virginia laws and help them develop skills needed to make sound decisions, to avoid breaking laws, and to become active citizens of their schools and communities. We will continue this program periodically for the reminder of the year.





Join us for the 18th Annual Communitywide Celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
Sunday, January 14, 2024. 3:00 - 5:00 P.M.
James Monroe High School. 2300 Washington Avenue. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Featuring: music, dance, spoken word & dramatic presentations, reflections from area students and community leaders and 40+ double dutch performances.
Light refreshments
FREE Admission
For more information, please call 540-760-6525.


FREDERICKSBURG TODAY: Ceili Leahy Day of Service planning begins at JM
https://www.fredericksburg.today/2024/01/07/ceili-leahy-day-of-service-planning-begins-at-jm/

Today marked the kick-off for the second annual Ceili Leahy Senior Day of Service. Students learned the definition of Service Learning as recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a High-Quality Work Based Learning opportunity! Students from the core planning committee also shared what service meant to them. The day of service will occur Friday, April 12th, 2024, and with plans to partner with 10 local non-profits as well as Fredericksburg City Schools.




Empowerhouse has partnered with Walker-Grant Middle School! In December, the local organization spoke to the 6-8 grade health classes on the use of technology and relationships, “Digital Connections”. The discussion emphasized the importance of online and internet safety. Topics covered included types of cyberbullying, uses and misuses of social media, forms of abuse that occur both in person and online. Students also learned about how to set boundaries and provide consent. A hotline and contact information for Empowerhouse was provided.
To learn more about Empowerhouse in Fredericksburg, visit empowerhouseva.org





Superintendent Marci Catlett, City Manager Tim Baroody, and Chief of Police Brian Layton toured the new middle construction site with representatives from English Construction and Downey and Scott Construction Management Services. The roof work has begun, and the team is preparing to pour the concrete second floors next week. Stairwell masonry is nearly complete, and stairs are about to be installed. The project continues to track ahead of schedule and under budget.






Check out the Sports section of The Free Lance-Star 🗞️
James Monroe tops Chancellor, but both teams learn lesson in Battlefield District boys basketball game 🏀
https://fredericksburg.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/james-monroe-tops-chancellor-but-both-teams-learn-lesson-in-battlefield-district-boys-basketball-game/article_30302420-ab3d-11ee-82b7-23af2e838f14.html


Jackets use big second quarter to fend off Chargers
❤️JMHS🐝 Boys Basketball 🏀Team highlighted on the front page of the sports page of The Free Lance-Star 🗞️this morning. Congratulations Jackets 👏
Click the link below to read the full article.
https://fredericksburg.com/eedition/page-c2/page_18932286-60cf-53ea-a475-1382e9e3e8de.html
