Fredericksburg City Public Schools

The City of Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg Police Department are introducing school zone speed enforcement cameras to protect students and enhance road safety. These cameras will be installed in two City school zones in late 2024 to ensure drivers follow posted speed limits, creating a safer environment for children. For more information about the program and to access FAQs, please visit https://bit.ly/fxbgpolicesafety.

It was a great day for a Character Day Parade! Should out to our staff and Central Office for fun decorations and treats! #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins🐧

Ms. Cuevas’ Orlando students are diving into cultural traditions by exploring the differences and similarities between Day of the Dead and Halloween! Through station rotations, each focused on unique skills and concepts, they're gaining a deeper understanding of these Hispanic and American celebrations. #DayoftheDead #Halloween #Celebrations

We Want to Hear from You FCPS is seeking input for the next LES principal. Please submit your feedback by November 8, 2024, through the survey found at the link below. https://forms.office.com/r/Eku6FJSKse

Ms. Tolliver’s Spanish class had a wonderful walking field trip this past week! A big thank you to Tortilleria Mixteca in Fredericksburg for supporting our students, helping them practice their Spanish, and sharing some amazing Mexican snacks with us. We’re grateful for such incredible community support! Check them out at mixtecava.com! #Spanish #snacks #FieldTrip #CommunitySupport

To my fellow principals: Your commitment to building strong communities, supporting your teams, and shaping the next generation is truly inspiring. Here’s to all the hard work behind the scenes that makes a difference. Let’s continue to lift each other up and lead with passion! 💟 Principal Courtney Wheeler #NationalPrincipalsMonth

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY Join us on Monday, October 28, from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Lafayette for our Special Education Advisory Meeting. PEATC will join us from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM. See you then!

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

JM is embracing a vibrant initiative aimed at brightening students' spirits and fostering an inclusive environment. In a project led by Student Support Specialist Tracy Young, the JM Student Ambassadors recently worked to collect colorful paint chips donated by Lowe’s and Walmart. The goal? To “Paint the School with Kindness.” This initiative encourages students to write positive affirmations on the paint chips and post them throughout the school’s hallways, transforming the building with messages of hope, kindness, and inspiration. Words like “You’ve got this,” “Stay strong,” and “Kindness is contagious” now greet students and staff each day.

📌Survey closes Thursday, October 31 at 4 PM 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.

Don't forget to join us next week for our October PACT Time! Sign up using the link below or scan the QR code! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nOtJEi86KECeR4iL0tXrz-e30j3TI_VAoe9L8dQ5vk1UNldYVDM5RUUxOFU4SjcyMjVUUjNGVENNMS4u

❤️FCPS James Farmer 📔🖊️Scholars Grades 3-8 October Saturday Session at James Monroe High School

James Farmer Scholars matriculating at UMW 🦅 at the College of Education exploring, engaging, and enjoying STEM Activities! 🤖

"Happy National Principals Month to all the hard-working school leaders in Fredericksburg City Public Schools and beyond. Your commitment to our students and staff helped to guide me in my growth as a school leader. Each day I find inspiration from you and in your acts. Thank you for all you do and for all you are working to build in our Fredericksburg community." Principal Jay Snyder #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth

The Instrumental Petting Zoo was a HUGE success. HMES had about 50 students and their families come out and learn about and try out instruments. Thank you to Mr. Wilson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Bartram, and the FCPS band and orchestra students for helping put on another successful event! 

Our penguins were proud to wrap up National Hispanic Heritage Month last week with a visit from Mrs. Ana Johnson. They practiced greetings in Spanish!  #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth

📰James Monroe High School Key Club📰 "Students from James Monroe High School (JMHS) in Fredericksburg, Virginia, have been participating in Ceili Leahy Day of Service events since the fall of 2016, and these events have become a tradition for JMHS students to serve." Click here for the full article 👉https://servevirginia.org/stories-of-service/james-monroe-high-school-key-club/

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! 🧡

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.