📣Calling all rising 9th and 10th graders interested in cheering in the upcoming school year.
JV Cheer Conditioning
July 16-19; 6 PM - 8 PM at James Monroe High School
Sports physical required.
Contact Coach Taylor (ctaylor@cityschools.com) or Coach Silver (dsilver@cityschools.com) for questions.
📢Hugh Mercer and Lafayette Families📢
Effective this school year, the start time for Hugh Mercer and Lafayette will be at 8:20 AM. Students arriving after 8:20 AM will be marked tardy.
As usual, doors open at 8:00 AM to access the building.
The 3:15 PM dismissal will not change.
The Superintendent’s Summer Scholar program concluded today. Approximately 75 family guests and visitors enjoyed a showcase of student work, a video of group experience highlights, and light refreshments. The enrichment and exploratory program is in its 29th year with over 200 students participating.
📰Free Lance-Star📰
SPORTS: SPRING ALL-STARS and Honorable Mentions
Congratulations Sally Beringer, Jack Billingsley, Payton Billingsley, Logan Connor, Grace Crow, Wilson Hall, Simone Hamp, Harmony Jones, Piper Kingsley, Grant Kornegay, Gia McDermott, Addie Oakes, Jack Quinton, Finé Swain, Griffin Van Zandt, and Kamron Wolken. 🎉🎉
Click here: 👉https://fredericksburg.com/sports/high-school/
📢Hugh Mercer and Lafayette Families📢
Effective this school year, the start time for Hugh Mercer and Lafayette will be at 8:20 AM. Students arriving after 8:20 AM will be marked tardy.
As usual, doors open at 8:00 AM to access the building.
The 3:15 PM dismissal will not change.
FREE VHSL physicals are being offered to all W-GMS & JMHS student athletes on July 24 & 31, from 5-7 PM, at the Mary Washington Family Medicine Residency Clinic.
Appointments are limited to 100.
Reserve your time by emailing Assistant Director Kenton Griffin.
Parents, guardians, and school staff received more detailed information via email at 6 PM today.
Please consider completing the City of Fredericksburg's Comprehensive Plan Survey.
https://fxbg.link/FXBGCompPlanSurvey
The City is seeking responses from anyone who lives, works, recreates, dines, and visits the city to participate in the survey and provide feedback. The survey asks a number of questions about your experience of Fredericksburg, which the City will consider as they build their upcoming Comprehensive Plan.
Students—you can & should participate too! This is a 30-year plan, and many of you will be living and working here in 30 years. Please provide your feedback!
FCPS WILL BE CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
📰FXBG Advance
Two Local School Divisions Propose Cell Phone Bans
Fredericksburg and Caroline look at going "phone free."
👉https://fxbg.link/4bTPMdl
This week, Preschool Programs had 3M film installed on the front windows of the building.
All FCPS entrance windows will have protective 3M film installed to help delay intruders and prevent flying glass shards. This initiative is just one part of our layered approach to safety.
USDA's Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids has meals and new benefits to keep your kids fueled up for summer!
SUN Meals: Children 18 and under can enjoy meals together at eligible meal sites. SUN Meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need all summer long.
SUN Meals To-Go: In some rural areas, SUN Meals can be picked up or delivered right to your home!
SUN Bucks: With SUN Bucks, get $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy more of your family's favorite food, from fresh fruits and vegetables to pantry staples, supporting delicious and healthy meals at home.
More information: https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1629925
CAREER FAIR
Tomorrow, June 4, 2024; 3PM-6PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed! Preregistration preferred. Same day walk-on welcomed.
Click here to register 👉https://fxbg.link/JobFair
📰FXBG Advance: City Schools to Purchase 10 New Electric Buses
https://fxbg.link/10-new-electric-buses
We are so excited to announce that Mrs. Lydia Bochat, our Special Education Liaison at Lafayette, has been accepted into the VDOE's Aspiring Special Education Leaders Academy (ASELA) for the 2024-25 school year. This was a very competitive application process, and we're very lucky to have her participate!
🍴SUMMER FOOD SERVICE 🍴
The Fredericksburg City Public Schools Summer Food Service Program runs June 10, 2024, through July 19, 2024. All children, ages 1 through 18, are eligible. Please note that parents are not permitted to pick up meals. All children must be present to receive a meal and must eat the meal on-location.
Visit our website for location and times: https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/summer-food-service-program
FCPS hosts Senator Tara Durant’s Behavioral Health Advisory Group. The group includes representatives from Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford. Schools, law enforcement, community services, faith groups, Germanna Community College, and health providers attend.
Pilot project pays off in pounds of paper
Click the link for the article highlighting the pilot program at Hugh Mercer.
https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/pilot-project-pays-off-in-pounds-of-paper/article_75d0b416-186d-11ef-99b1-4737a078bde3.html
SUMMER READING
Take advantage of the many opportunities for summer reading.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss
OUTSTANDING BUS DRIVERS 🚌🚌🚌
Every year the Transportation Department recognizes those who do a stellar job behind the wheel. 👏A round of applause while we recognize our division-wide winners.
Pamela Shelton, Nishan Fernandes, and Rozena Brown.
Hello Summer! 🌞
While school is out for summer, here are some mental health resources for your student and family!
Call or text 988 from your phone to contact the National Suicide Hotline!
Call 540-373-6876 for the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) 24/7 emergency services line!
To schedule outpatient counseling appointments, visit or call: 600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Phone: 540-373-3223
For additional resources: Call 211 from your phone or visit www.findhelp.org.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools cannot endorse any one specific agency in our community, however the resources listed above are available to the citizens of 22401.
