School News
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Track Begins
The track season begins on April 8. A physical must be on file at the school board office in order to participate.
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Yearbooks
The 23-24 FCMS Yearbook is on sale now! It's not too early to order your FCMS yearbook! The entire yearbook is designed and created by our very own FCMS scholars.
Division News
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Spring Break
There will be no school for students from Friday, March 29 through Friday, April 5 for spring break. Students will return to school on Monday, April 8. Please note that administrative offices and all school offices will be closed to the public during spring break.
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James Wood High School Principal to Retire After Thirty Years in Education
James Wood High School Principal Sam Gross announced today that he will retire, effective September 1.
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Preliminary Applications for the 2024-25 Preschool Program to Be Accepted March 4-29
Preliminary applications to participate in Frederick County Public Schools 2024-25 Preschool Program will be accepted from March 4-29. The program will serve up to 72 selected four-year-olds residing in the Apple Pie Ridge, Evendale, Gainesboro, Indian Hollow, Jordan Springs, Middletown, Redbud Run and Stonewall elementary school attendance zones.
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Virginia Assessment Parent Portal
Get access to your student's Virginia Assessment Program test results through the parent portal.
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FCPS to Begin 2024-25 Kindergarten Registration
Frederick County Public Schools will begin kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year on March 1. All children who will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2024, must register for kindergarten. Families should contact the registrar at the school the child will attend to complete the registration process electronically or to make an appointment to complete the process at the school.
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2024 General Assembly
The General Assembly’s 2024 Regular Session convened on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 and is scheduled to last 60 days. Frederick County Public Schools has prepared a list of bills introduced this year that may impact Frederick County Public Schools.
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Edulog Parent Portal App
FCPS families can now use the Edulog Parent Portal for real-time location and information for your student's bus transportation. Learn more about the app.
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Free and Reduced Price Meals
Eligible families are encouraged to apply to participate in the free or reduced priced meals program for the 2023-24 school year. Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), free school meals will be available to all students at several schools this year.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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April 4, 2024
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April 5, 2024
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April 8, 2024
3:00 PM Track Begins
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April 15, 2024
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April 22, 2024
5:00 PM Track: Admiral Byrd @ FCMS
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April 25, 2024
5:00 PM Track: FCMS @ Aylor
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April 26, 2024
8:00 AM Track Pictures
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April 30, 2024
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May 6, 2024
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May 7, 2024
7:00 PM Spring Chorus Concert @ JWHS
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Featured Video
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The Commonwealth of Virginia's All In VA initiative is making a one-time investment in public education by providing funding dedicated to high intensity academic tutoring. In this program, Gainesboro Elementary School Principal Patty Black, Tutor Cheryl Sparrow and two students talk about how the program is helping to overcome learning loss from Covid-19 and to combat chronic absenteeism.
To learn more about the availability of tutoring for your student, contact your student's school. Learn more about becoming a tutor.
Check out the FCPS Media on YouTube for more videos like this one.