![FCPS News for October 22-28](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_72bf1651-08e3-455b-bce5-1757701f8e20.png)
October 28, 2024
Fredericksburg City Public Schools sends a weekly newsletter called "Tea Time" directly to your inbox. View Tea Time archives here .
![Principal Snyder's Weekly Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_d70cfec3-e2b9-4d3d-99bc-eb47cd98b362.png)
October 27, 2024
Good evening, Hugh Mercer Students and Families, Reminders from last week: October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we continue with activities and events to support our stud...
![Principal Snyder's Weekly Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_7b332f94-f4e8-44f1-abd1-26f51fd46384.png)
October 21, 2024
Good evening, Hugh Mercer Students and Families, Reminders from last week: October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we continue with activities and events to support our stud...
![florio ceremony](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_94e22371-07ba-4be6-b569-5a0cda09a971.png)
October 18, 2024
Click the link to view the gallery: W-GMS Officer Florio Celebrated | Flickr On Friday, October 18, 2024 , Officer Chris Florio was presented with two awards. The Chief's Ci...
![School Board Meeting Summary](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_ad4168b4-c444-4bc9-b63c-eb5490e60856.png)
October 18, 2024
School Board Meeting Summary On October 7, 2024, the Fredericksburg City School Board held a Regular Meeting in the auditorium of James Monroe High School. Closed session began a...
![Cowan Blvd Road Closure](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_9da80324-ce59-4d1c-9013-06e3fb3aacc3.png)
October 18, 2024
Please be advised that construction on Cowan Boulevard will begin on Monday, October 21 . This will impact some of our bus routes for Hugh Mercer and James Monroe. Impacted Bus...
![Intentional Computer Damage on the Rise](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_56e606ec-7c03-441e-a56b-113fe105700d.png)
October 17, 2024
Reminder to families: We are seeing an increase in the number of intentionally damaged computers in Grades K-12. Families are responsible for up to $560 for a replacement compute...
![Treats in the Street](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_dfff5d2b-ca29-4163-bcb0-a2e630d09586.png)
October 17, 2024
Hugh Mercer will host Treats in the Street (a Trunk-or-Treat event) from 5-6:30 PM on October 23. There will be food trucks with food available for purchase, face painting, musi...
![Teacher Grants](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_0759a9da-c9b0-4511-b383-f65d51d07a69.png)
October 16, 2024
Are you an FCPS teacher? Do you have a cool idea for your students you want to be funded? You're in the right place! Teacher grants offer educators the opportunity to support th...
![Tea Time](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_0547dad1-99c1-4bf6-a5eb-3c79f7465f76.png)
October 15, 2024
Fredericksburg City Public Schools sends a weekly newsletter called "Tea Time" directly to your inbox. View Tea Time archives here .
![Upcoming Parent Trainings](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_9d4e79ff-e4a4-42b6-ac59-0645b588dfc5.png)
October 14, 2024
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 Edu...
![Principal Snyder's Weekly Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_d9618583-2d62-437e-be67-59f2a9b730b5.png)
October 14, 2024
Good evening, Hugh Mercer Students and Families, Reminders from last week: School will be CLOSED tomorrow, October 14, for a Student Holiday. October is Bullying Prevention...
![MATH NIGHT](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_333fcd0e-00f0-4f28-af7b-5261c4d47145.png)
October 10, 2024
Math Night at Hugh Mercer Elementary School will be on Thursday, October 17, from 5 PM to 7 PM. Join us to enjoy fun and engaging activities to get your student playing games, ...
![City Update on Traffic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_d01b51f6-e927-4409-99bc-229e2def4ff0.png)
October 10, 2024
Phone: (540) 372-1010 Cell: (540) 370-2346 Email: spcantu@fredericksburgva.gov Web: FredericksburgVA.gov Cowan Boulevard to Close for 3 Weeks Beginning October 21st ...
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October 10, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024 — "Elected state and local officials gathered with others Monday to celebrate a King George mathematician who recently had a school named after her ...
![SB Honors Gladys West](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_9b9ce945-e437-49e4-b1f8-777f78129b67.png)
October 9, 2024
On Monday, October 7, 2024, the Fredericksburg City School Board formally recognized and honored living legend Dr. Gladys West, for whom our new elementary school will be named. T...
![Principal Snyder's Weekly Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_6658cf9d-aca1-48b5-8f1f-70d322b295ee.png)
October 7, 2024
Good evening, Hugh Mercer Students and Families, Reminders from last week: October is Bullying Prevention Month, and we continue with activities and events to support our stud...
![AI Seminar](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_39c65005-88e5-4fce-8e01-f60d673b3aab.png)
October 2, 2024
Today, October 2, 2024 , Fredericksburg City Public Schools hosted the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) in an all-day, in-person training session, where divi...
![Principal Snyder's Weekly Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_d91a1a0b-8952-4e30-a94a-04de1e3c78bb.png)
September 30, 2024
Good evening, Hugh Mercer Students and Families, Reminders from last week: September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we truly appreciate your efforts in ensuring your children...
![Free Dental Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_ec8cd55a-64ef-44d8-bcb5-36803ef73561.png)
September 26, 2024
On Saturday, November 9, from 9am to 2:30pm, Family First Dental will be hosting its annual Give Back to the Community Free Dental Day . At this event, Family First Dental will...