Cowan Boulevard Closure Please be advised that construction on Cowan Boulevard will begin on Monday, October 21st. This will impact some of our bus routes for Hugh Mercer and James Monroe. Impacted bus routes below. James Monroe (JM): Bus Y and Bus J Hugh Mercer (HM): Bus T (times affected only) Bus M (times affected only) We encourage parents to anticipate possible delays and to check for updates regarding the affected routes. https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/parent-guardian-resources Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety and efficiency of our transportation. Residents are encouraged to visit https://fredericksburgva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1759 for updated information, and subscribe to “Public Works Newsflash” https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/list.aspx?ListID=231 to receive updates about this project by text and email.
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Cowan Boulevard Closure Please be advised that construction on Cowan Boulevard will begin on Monday, October 21st. This will impact some of our bus routes for Hugh Mercer and James Monroe. Impacted bus routes below. James Monroe (JM): Bus Y and Bus J Hugh Mercer (HM): Bus T (times affected only) Bus M (times affected only) We encourage parents to anticipate possible delays and to check for updates regarding the affected routes. https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/parent-guardian-resources Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety and efficiency of our transportation. Residents are encouraged to visit https://fredericksburgva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1759 for updated information, and subscribe to “Public Works Newsflash” https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/list.aspx?ListID=231 to receive updates about this project by text and email.
Walker-Grant Middle School is so lucky to have our dedicated School Resource Officer Florio serving our community every day. Officer Florio was recently awarded the "Officer of the Year" Award from Fraternal Order of Eagles and the "Chief's Citation For Professional Recognition" from Chief Layton. Officer Florio, or "Bestie" as some students call him, is a dedicated, supportive, and strong mentor for the students of Walker-Grant. He works every day to meet student needs, protect, and care for our school community. As he walks the halls, connects with students during lunch, and leads the Criminal Justice After-School club, Florio works tirelessly to Make Walker-Grant home for our students. Walker-Grant is a better place with Florio! 🧡
3 months ago, Walker-Grant Middle School
Officer Florio receives the F.O.E Award for Officer of the Year
Officer Florio receives the F.O.E Award for Officer of the Year
Officer Florio receives the F.O.E Award for Officer of the Year
Officer Florio receives the F.O.E Award for Officer of the Year
We Want Your Input on the 2025-26 Zoning Information Click here to share your thoughts👉 https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/2025-26-zoning-information We're pleased to share the proposed school zoning map for Fredericksburg City Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year, presented to the School Board on September 9, 2024. While the map is still under consideration, we recognize that it may prompt questions and concerns from our community. We encourage you to explore the proposed changes and reach out with any feedback. Your input is invaluable as we work together to support our students and families—we're committed to ensuring that every student feels at home in their new school environment.
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
2025-26 Zoning Information We're pleased to share the proposed school zoning map for Fredericksburg City Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year, presented to the School Board on September 9, 2024. While the map is still under consideration, we recognize that it may prompt questions and concerns from our community. We encourage you to explore the proposed changes and reach out with any feedback. Your input is invaluable as we work together to support our students and families—we're committed to ensuring that every student feels at home in their new school environment.
Families, please help us let our teachers & staff know how awesome they are ALL year! Provide some quick shout outs or words of encouragement for us to share with them. Scan the QR code for click the following link to share! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nOtJEi86KECeR4iL0tXrz8UrOwdiO0BGslAnWEa6ULRURjFTSjJQWUtBT0I1Qkg5SU9KSkNPOEU0Ty4u&origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation&route=shorturl
3 months ago, Preschool Programs
Penguin Praise
Families, just a reminder that starting Monday, October 21, with the impending Cowan Blvd closure, please expect delays. We expect 3-4 buses to experience additional travel time for drop-off and pick-up. Parents also should plan accordingly knowing Cowan Blvd will be closed. Be on the lookout for more information regarding specific bus routes.
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Families, just a reminder that starting Monday, October 21, with the impending Cowan Blvd closure, please expect delays. We expect 3-4 buses to experience additional travel time for drop-off and pick-up. Parents also should plan accordingly knowing Cowan Blvd will be closed. Be on the lookout for more information regarding specific bus routes.
UPCOMING Parent Trainings from PEATC & VDOE We've highlighted options below, however, feel free to click this link for more information. https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1818837 There are a number of upcoming parent training opportunities for families provided by the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). Transition University: October 10 - December 4, 2024. Transition University is a free five-session self-paced online series to help parents/guardians navigate the transition process for their school-aged child and prepare for the adult world. IEP University: November 4 - November 25, 2024- PEATC, in collaboration with VDOE, has developed IEP University (IEPU) to help provide families and professionals with accurate and useful information about IEP development and meetings. Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Online Self-Paced Training: November 4 - November 25, 2024- PEATC, in collaboration with the VDOE, offers this self-paced SEAC training aimed at helping SEAC members understand the role of the local Special Education Advisory Committee in Virginia and build a more efficient and effective advisory committee. The online training will take approximately four hours, and a certificate of completion will be provided for all complete the training. Building Strong Parent Advocates: November 4 - November 25, 2024- The Building Strong Parent Advocates training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child's best advocate.
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Upcoming Parent Trainings
Wishing a heartfelt Happy National Principals Month to the incredible leaders of Fredericksburg City Public Schools! Your unwavering commitment to "Excellence in Education" ensures every student is given the chance to thrive. Thank you for your dedication, care, and the lasting impact you make on our students and community. #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Wishing a heartfelt Happy National Principals Month to the incredible leaders of Fredericksburg City Public Schools! Your unwavering commitment to "Excellence in Education" ensures every student is given the chance to thrive. Thank you for your dedication, care, and the lasting impact you make on our students and community. #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
📰Local School Boards Receive Overview of New State Accountability System📰 Click here for the full article: https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/local-school-boards-receive-overview?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
📰Local School Boards Receive Overview of New State Accountability System📰 Click here for the full article: https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/local-school-boards-receive-overview?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
2024 Special Education Parent Involvement Survey All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education's annual Parent Involvement Survey. The survey will remain open through December 13, 2024. English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCVG27W Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H92X3V3
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
2024 Special Education Parent Involvement Survey All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education's annual Parent Involvement Survey. The survey will remain open through December 13, 2024. English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCVG27W Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H92X3V3
Every month, FCPS recognizes the school with the best attendance. Lafayette Elementary School won the School Attendance Award for the month of September! Go Lions! 🦁 How can you help your school win the month of October? ✏️ #AttendanceMatters
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
September attendance winner: lafayette
Attendance: This month Walker-Grant students showed that #AttendanceMatters to them. Every month Fredericksburg City Public Schools recogniozes tghe school in our division with the best attendance rate. Keep an eye out for Attendance Award banners outside your school.
Preschool Penguins celebrate Fire Safety Month with a visit from the Fredericksburg City Fire Department! Students have been learning about fire safety last week and were excited to share their knowledge with the firefighters! #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#FireSafety
3 months ago, Preschool Programs
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As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, Mrs. Cuevas teamed up with Ms. Staples' and Ms. Loehr's classes to share the Ellen Ochoa Timeline project! The students had a blast celebrating and learning about this inspiring astronaut. #HispanicHeritageMonth #EllenOchoa #teamwork
3 months ago, James Monroe
Ellen Ocho
This summer, five incredible students from James Monroe kicked off the new PROGRESS internship program, gaining hands-on work experience! The students were recently recognized at the October School Board meeting. Here’s a look at what they accomplished: Jaidan Pressley kept our gym in top shape, working alongside the custodial team. Darius Wilson and Christian Ienco worked on programming and repairing laptops, gaining valuable tech skills. Grace McGirr took charge of delivering mail and helping around the school. Isobel Hornung explored the heart of the school, assisting in the library. The six-week paid internship, created for students with IEPs or 504 plans, provided real-life skills and growth opportunities right here on campus. A big thank you to VCU-RRTC and the Virginia Tribal Education Consortium for supporting this fantastic initiative! Here’s to these students building a bright future! #PROGRESSInternship #WorkBasedLearning #JMHS #StudentSuccess #RealLifeSkills
3 months ago, James Monroe
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¡Qué divertido! The Spanish Club had an amazing time at the salsa dance class they sponsored! Everyone enjoyed learning the lively steps and rhythms of salsa, thanks to the fantastic instruction from Mr. Perez. He's truly an awesome dance instructor! Looking forward to more events like this! #Salsa #SpanishClub #DanceWithUs
3 months ago, James Monroe
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Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce the launch of a new SpeakUp for Safety tipline for students in grades 6 through 12. This resource allows students to report confidentially concerns of bullying, threats, and/or other safety issues via email, text, or a phone call. A monthly reminder will be emailed to students including the phone number as well as more information on how the tipline works.
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce the launch of a new SpeakUp for Safety tipline for students in grades 6 through 12. This resource allows students to report confidentially concerns of bullying, threats, and/or other safety issues via email, text, or a phone call. A monthly reminder will be emailed to students including the phone number as well as more information on how the tipline works.
📰Gladys West, 93, celebrated at reception in honor of city school being named for her📰 Read the article here: https://fxbg.link/thefreelancestar
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
📰Gladys West, 93, celebrated at reception in honor of city school being named for her📰 Read the article here: https://fxbg.link/thefreelancestar
📰Fredericksburg School Division Honors Gladys West📰 Click this link for the full article: https://fxbg.link/fxbgadvance
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
📰Fredericksburg School Division Honors Gladys West📰 Click this link for the full article: https://fxbg.link/fxbgadvance
📰GPS pioneer West ‘helped chart a path of opportunity’ for students📰 https://fxbg.link/fredericksburgfreepress
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
GPS pioneer West ‘helped chart a path of opportunity’ for students
"Happy National Principals Month to my fellow principals! Your commitment is truly inspiring. Proud to be part of this amazing group dedicated to our students and communities."  Laura Dove, Director of Preschool Programs #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
3 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
Families, please help us let our teachers & staff know how awesome they are ALL year! Provide some quick shout outs or words of encouragement for us to share with them. Scan the QR code for click the following link to share! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nOtJEi86KECeR4iL0tXrz8UrOwdiO0BGslAnWEa6ULRURjFTSjJQWUtBT0I1Qkg5SU9KSkNPOEU0Ty4u&origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation&route=shorturl
3 months ago, Preschool Programs
Penguin Praise