
🎓FCPS is seeking representatives from each grade to participate in the beginning of the JMHS graduation event on May 16 at 6:15 PM at the UMW Anderson Center. Interested families should submit one form per child no later than Friday, March 28 (during Spring Break) at the link below. Representatives will be randomly selected and notified during the week of April 1-4, 2025.
👉https://forms.office.com/r/ecijYnmRC5


There will be a large presence of public safety agencies at Walker-Grant Middle School and Lafayette Elementary School from 8am to 4pm on Friday, March 7, 2025. This is a non-instructional day where students will not be in attendance.
These buildings, along with City Schools teachers and staff, will be taking part in an exercise to test their response to an active threat. Neighbors around Learning Lane and Pender Street may hear sirens and see realistic emergency response behaviors in this area. All activities will be confined to the school grounds.
This exercise has been put together as part of the Technical Assistance Program offered through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management's (VDEM) Training Education and Exercise Division (TEED). After submitting an application as part of a competitive process, the City of Fredericksburg was awarded the Technical Assistance to conduct a full-scale exercise with the support of VDEM. Members of the City's Police and Fire Departments, Emergency Management, the City's Communications Division, the Sheriff's Office, Fredericksburg City PubIic Schools, and Mary Washington HeaIth Care together form the Exercise Design Team. They have been hard at work coordinating this exercise since September of 2024. The purpose of this collaboration is to work to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students, teachers, and staff in the schools, as well as for our neighbors in nearby communities.
Access to the site will be limited. Learning Lane is already blocked at Emancipation Highway due to the Culvert Pipe Replacement Project. The gate on Pender Street will be secured and staffed. Only participants in the exercise will be allowed beyond this point.

As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 7, 2025.


📰James Monroe girls basketball dominates Hopewell, reaches state semis📰
Free Lance Star article👉https://fredericksburg.com/sports/high-school/basketball/girls/article_d16e51de-f9e5-11ef-8c32-dbbb1528402c.html#tracking-source=home-sports


📰JM girls pull away from Hopewell to reach state semis; Riverbend boys fall to Albemarle📰
https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2025/03/05/jm-girls-pull-away-from-hopewell-to-reach-state-semis-riverbend-boys-fall-to-albemarle/


📰FCPS approves proposed FY2025-26 budget, instructional calendar📰
https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2025/03/04/fcps-approves-proposed-fy2025-26-budget-instructional-calendar/


UPCOMING CAREER FAIR!
📅April 9, 2025 / 4:30 PM -6:30 PM
📌James Monroe High School
🏫2300 Washington Avenue
🏙️Fredericksburg, VA 22401
👉👉👉Register here: https://fxbg.link/careerfair
Pre-registration preferred. Same-day walk-ins are welcomed.
Contact Human Resources at 540-372-1130 if you cannot attend in person. Virtual options are available.
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✨Happy National School Social Work Week! ✨
This week, we shine a spotlight on our small but mighty team of school social workers who play an essential role in supporting our students, families, and communities. Their compassion, resilience, and dedication make a powerful impact every day, shaping brighter futures one step at a time. Thank you for everything you do!


📰Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee set for Saturday📰
👉https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/article_a5baaae2-f378-11ef-8662-7b9a59c345f3.html


✨ Join Us for the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair! ✨
📅 Date: May 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 11AM – 2PM
📍 Location: James Monroe High School
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, this event is for YOU! 🧠💙 Our Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair brings together local organizations, experts, and resources to help you take the next step in your mental health and wellness journey.
What you can expect:
• Resource Booths from local mental health organizations
• Workshops & Talks on coping strategies, self-care, and safety in your home
• Interactive Activities to support mental well-being
• Free Materials to help you build a toolkit for mental wellness
• Experts on Hand to answer your questions and provide guidance
• Translation Services available to ensure everyone can access the information they need 🌍
This is a welcoming space for everyone! 🌱 Let's talk, learn, and grow together. Register today at the link below! See you there!
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/wsHR6qud09


Parents, staff, and students—let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Walker-Grant Tigers as they battle for the CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏆🔥
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Walker-Grant Middle School Gym
We’re calling on our Tiger family to BLACK OUT the gym in full support! Wear your black gear and bring the energy! 🖤💪
🎟️ Game Entry:
$5 per person (cash or card accepted at the entrance)
FCPS students & children under 10 – FREE!
🎉 BONUS: The first families to arrive will have a chance to receive pompoms to cheer on our Tigers—while supplies last! 🎊🐯
Let’s show up, show out, and help our boys bring home the championship! 🏀🐯 #TigerPride #BlackOutGame #ChampionshipBound


We’re hosting two Career and Technical Education Nights: one for rising 9th through 12th graders on Thursday, February 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and another for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on March 6th. Our goal is to inspire student success, build connections, and ensure everyone has the resources to thrive in both their educational and career journeys.


Please help us share the news:
Wednesday, February 26, from 5-7 PM at Walker-Grant Center, located at 210 Ferdinand Street, will be the final event for 2025-2026 kindergarten registration.
👉If you know a rising kindergartener, please share this invitation with their families.
👉Share this link for more information and details: https://hmes.fxbgschools.us/article/1953097


Register for Preschool Programs 2025- 2026! Do you have a preschooler or know someone who does? Check out Preschool Programs and apply today! https://wgeclc.fxbgschools.us/page/application #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#Applicaiton#2025-2026
Preschool Application 25-26


Register for Preschool Programs 2025- 2026!
Do you have a preschooler or know someone who does? Check out Preschool Programs and apply today! https://wgeclc.fxbgschools.us/page/application #FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#Applicaiton#2025-2026


✨ Join Us for the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair! ✨
📅 Date: May 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Location: James Monroe High School
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, this event is for YOU! 🧠💙 Our Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair brings together local organizations, experts, and resources to help you take the next step in your mental health and wellness journey.
What you can expect:
• Resource Booths from local mental health organizations
• Workshops & Talks on coping strategies, self-care, and safety in your home
• Interactive Activities to support mental well-being
• Free Materials to help you build a toolkit for mental wellness
• Experts on Hand to answer your questions and provide guidance
• Translation Services are available to ensure everyone can access the information they need 🌍
This is a welcoming space for everyone! 🌱 Let's talk, learn, and grow together. Register today at the link below! See you there!
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/wsHR6qud09


Preschool Program students celebrate Kindness every day! We are so thankful to have such wonderful classmates, teachers, staff and families here at FCPS Preschool Programs! #PenguinStrong!<3#RandomActsofKindnessWeek




Today's Lunch and Learn Parenting Workshop "Teaching Emotions and Empathy to Children" has been postponed until Friday, February 28 at 12:00. Please check your child's backpack for the updated flyer. We hope you are able to join us!


FCPS will be on time tomorrow, Friday, February 21.
