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.
12 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
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.
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.
12 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
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.
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.
12 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
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.
12 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
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.
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.
12 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
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.
Welcome Back, Lions! #LESLions
12 months ago, Lafayette Elementary School
Welcome Back, Lions!#LESLions Happy New Year
Please be aware that Public Works and their contractors continue to work on sanitary sewer repairs crossing the Cowan Blvd. area between Snowden Hills Blvd. and Hospital Drive – and this area of Cowan Blvd. will remain closed to through traffic for some time. We would like to make everyone aware that at least 6 buses are going to be affected as well as anyone that needs to use Cowan Blvd to access Hugh Mercer. Please use caution in the area and follow temporary signage. Remember, Spot My Bus is a great app to track your student’s bus. Thank you in advance for your patience.
12 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Please be aware that Public Works and their contractors continue to work on sanitary sewer repairs crossing the Cowan Blvd. area between Snowden Hills Blvd. and Hospital Drive – and this area of Cowan Blvd. will remain closed to through traffic for some time. We would like to make everyone aware that at least 6 buses are going to be affected as well as anyone that needs to use Cowan Blvd to access Hugh Mercer. Please use caution in the area and follow temporary signage. Remember, Spot My Bus is a great app to track your student’s bus. Thank you in advance for your patience.
🎉Congratulations to our esteemed school board, who witnessed the return of Mr. Jarvis Bailey and welcomed Mrs. Molly McFadden! Mr. Bailey and Mrs. McFadden took their School Board Oath of Office yesterday, January 2, 2024, at the Fredericksburg Courthouse and were sworn in by Judge Gordon Willis. Mr. Bailey has proudly served on the Board since 2007. We look forward to their support of our FCPS faculty, staff, students, and families. We are also grateful for Mrs. Jannan Holmes, who honorably served on our school board from 2010-2023. Today she also took an Oath of Office and will serve on the Fredericksburg City Council.
12 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
School Board members stand for a photo.
Molly McFadden takes her Oath of Office for School Board.
Jarvis Bailey takes his Oath of Office for School Board.
✨The social workers would like to thank everyone who contributed to the magical moments students will enjoy over the holidays!✨ Thank you to the following businesses and organizations: St. George's Episcopal Church- Donated holiday gifts for 6 students. Lifepoint- Generously donated 240 holiday gifts for students. Spotswood Church- Sponsored 25 of our students for the holidays. House of Victory Fredericksburg Church- Donated over 100 winter coats for our students. U4C Victory Inc- donated non-perishable food and gift cards for our families. Paula Poole - Generously Donated coats for our families. Avery Ballet- Adopted a preschool family for the holidays. Unmasked- Donated holiday gifts for 26 families. New City Fellowship Church- Donated books for every preschool student for the holiday break. Mary Washington- Donated 200 show boxes filled with holiday treats for all Preschool Programs students. Huge shout-out to our school community that supported multiple families for the holidays: Hugh Mercer Elementary School - School staff donated over $1,500 towards 12 student's holidays. Lafayette Elementary School - Donated holidays gifts for 8 students. Walker Grant Middle School - Donated holiday gifts for 19 students. Central Office - Donated holiday gifts for 4 students.
about 1 year ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
The Social Workers would like to thank everyone who will be helping our students have magical moments over the holidays!
Thank you to the following businesses and organizations: St. George's Episcopal Church- Donated holiday gifts for 6 students. Lifepoint- Generously donated 240 holiday gifts for students. Spotswood Church- Sponsored 25 of our students for the holidays. House of Victory Fredericksburg Church- Donated over 100 winter coats for our students. U4C Victory Inc- donated non-perishable food and gift cards for our families. Paula Poole - Generously Donated coats for our families. Avery Ballet- Adopted a preschool family for the holidays. Unmasked- Donated holiday gifts for 26 families. New City Fellowship Church- Donated books for every preschool student for the holiday break. Mary Washington- Donated 200 show boxes filled with holiday treats for all Preschool Programs students. Huge shout-out to our school community that supported multiple families for the holidays: Hugh Mercer Elementary School - School staff donated over $1,500 towards 12 student's holidays. Lafayette Elementary School - Donated holidays gifts for 8 students. Walker Grant Middle School - Donated holiday gifts for 19 students. Central Office - Donated holiday gifts for 4 students.
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donated jackets
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a trunk of donated goods
✨✨The Social Work department would like to thank everyone who helps our students have magical moments over the holidays! ✨✨ St. George's Episcopal Church- Donated holiday gifts for 6 students. Lifepoint- Generously donated 240 holiday gifts for students. Spotswood Church- Sponsored 25 of our students for the holidays. House of Victory Fredericksburg Church- Donated over 100 winter coats for our students. U4C Victory Inc- donated non-perishable food and gift cards for our families. Paula Poole - Generously Donated coats for our families. Avery Ballet- Adopted a preschool family for the holidays. Unmasked- Donated holiday gifts for 26 families. New City Fellowship Church- Donated books for every preschool student for the holiday break. Mary Washington- Donated 200 show boxes filled with holiday treats for all Preschool Programs students. Huge shout-out to our schools and central office staff that supported multiple families for the holidays: Hugh Mercer Elementary School - School staff donated over $1,500 towards 12 student's holidays. Lafayette Elementary School - Donated holidays gifts for 8 students. Walker Grant Middle School - Donated holiday gifts for 19 students. Central Office - Donated holiday gifts for 4 students.
about 1 year ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
The Social Work department would like to thank everyone who helps our students have magical moments over the holidays!
The Social Work department wanted to share all the fantastic people who have helped our students have magical moments over the holidays: St. George's Episcopal Church- Donated holiday gifts for 6 students Lifepoint- Generously donated 240 holiday gifts for students Spotswood Church- Sponsored 25 of our students for the holidays House of Victory Fredericksburg Church- Donated over 100 winter coats for our students U4C Victory Inc- donated non-perishable food and gift cards for our families Paula Poole - Generously Donated coats for our families Avery Ballet- Adopted a preschool family for the holidays Unmasked- Donated holiday gifts for 26 families New City Fellowship Church- Donated books for every preschool student for the holiday break Mary Washington- Donated 200 show boxes filled with holiday treats for our whole preschool program Huge Shout out to our schools and central office staff that supported multiple families for the holidays: Hugh Mercer Elementary School - School staff donated over $1,500 towards 12 student's holidays Lafayette Elementary School - Donated holidays gifts for 8 students Walker Grant Middle School - Donated holiday gifts for 19 students Central Office - Donated holiday gifts for 4 students.