![Off, Yondr, & Away - as presented to the school board](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_d0c8ab5f-c3af-4139-befb-d38f86d0aac3.png)
December 6, 2024
In August 2024, Fredericksburg City Public Schools went phone-free, because we believe that students who put away their phones are healthier, happier, and more engaged in their le...
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December 6, 2024
As a collaboration between the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and local emergency managers, the week of December 2-6 has been designate...
![Director Dove's Weekly Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_77b65be4-bfa8-4014-b7a9-164c6fb9957c.png)
December 2, 2024
Good morning, Penguin Families, I hope you all enjoyed some time with the ones you love and remember all that we have to be grateful for. I am especially grateful this year for a...
![VDOE News Release -- VDOE Announces 472 Virginia Schools Receive $12 Million in School Security Equipment Grants](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_c3e930e1-206a-4ebf-bb4c-8190f8a7e4de.png)
November 21, 2024
The following article was written & compiled by the Virginia Department of Education, from the desk of Dr. Lisa Coons, Superintendent of Public Instruction. VDOE Announces 472...
![Superintendent Community Roundtable Coverage](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_f2de737b-a217-4519-a96b-e8eda122fdd3.png)
November 18, 2024
Over 80 FCPS and FXBG community members joined staff at the 10th Superintendent Community Roundtable on Thursday, November 14. The topic was MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: PROTECTING...
![Gladys West Emenetary School Mascot Suggestion Survey](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_7f161a6b-8ba3-4d9b-9840-352ca9fe246a.png)
November 14, 2024
Help Choose the Gladys West Elementary School Mascot! We're excited to announce that the new Gladys West Elementary School needs a mascot—and we want you to help decide! We i...
![JMHS Students Experience Newsroom on Election Night](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_4d9a8394-e85d-4b59-ac76-5f3d540c5cfe.png)
November 6, 2024
JMHS sophomores Mallory White, Kayden Jurlando, Neeti Patil, and Eve Wenger share their talents and election night experience with the FXBG Advance Read and view their expe...
![Tea Time: your weekly fcps newsletter - STAY IN THE KNOW!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_8b83004f-c166-4094-bb4b-f0f35fbf8ae5.png)
November 4, 2024
Fredericksburg City Public Schools sends a weekly newsletter called "Tea Time" directly to your inbox. View Tea Time archives here .
![2024-25 Communications Survey](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_a1f4c113-3259-4003-b205-5549e443d476.png)
November 4, 2024
Fredericksburg City Public Schools Communications Survey Open Until November 12, 2024 With the introduction of ParentSquare to our communications roster, we'd like to take a temp...
![The Penguin Pebble, November 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_39cb3268-3b05-4742-a449-7b02b4c4c37f.png)
November 4, 2024
The Penguin Pebble is a monthly newsletter that serves to keep families updated on Preschool Programs events and important upcoming dates. View Penguin Pebble archives here .
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November 1, 2024
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is gathering input to help select the next principal of Lafayette Elementary School. Please share your feedback through the survey by November ...
![Benefit Concert for Hurricane Disaster Relief](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_66575e7b-dc57-4748-9453-9a07bad20c47.png)
November 1, 2024
The community is invited to gather at the James Monroe High School auditorium for an hour of wonderful music to benefit hurricane disaster relief at 4 PM on Sunday, November 3. At...
![New School Zone Speed Cameras](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_00a8c727-0923-41ab-8f0d-fdfff0e2ef06.png)
November 1, 2024
Fredericksburg, VA — The City of Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg Police Department are introducing school zone speed enforcement cameras to protect students and enha...
![Free Thanksgiving Meals](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_22aca574-328f-4055-96e0-43565aabed9f.png)
November 1, 2024
Downtown local favorite Ristorante Renato has shared with us that they will be offering warm meals on Thanksgiving Day again this year for anyone who needs one. They can deliver i...
![Preschool Character Parade](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_4ff74a27-5ad5-4e96-89fc-324337352691.png)
October 31, 2024
On Thursday, October 31 , Preschool Programs students went Trick-or-Treating through the halls of Walker-Grant Center in their favorite costumes! View gallery: https://flic.kr/p...
![FCPS News for October 22-28](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/fredericksburg_city_schools_ar/article/image/large_d5be7b6e-1a0a-4ec2-be97-32704afd3255.png)
October 28, 2024
Fredericksburg City Public Schools sends a weekly newsletter called "Tea Time" directly to your inbox. View Tea Time archives here .
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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_1be163f1-5f4a-4b06-8113-176733b110a7.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_128b3653-2eea-47af-97e5-dad8174ae0a2.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_098ab820-d1ce-41e2-91c8-dc5ee829f347.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...