Fredericksburg City Public Schools

Happy National School Counseling Week!

We’re proud to recognize our incredible high school counselors, Holly Botkin, Kasine Conway, Kate Gonzales, and Caitlin Cummings. 🧡🖤

Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally make a lasting impact every day.

Stay tuned as we continue highlighting our magnificent school counselors throughout the week!

FCPS is Code Blue Tuesday, February 3

Fredericksburg City Schools will operate on Code Blue, which is a REMOTE LEARNING DAY, Tuesday, February 3. While school parking lots look good right now, continued road and sidewalk conditions present challenges getting families and staff to and from schools.

All staff should plan to work remotely from home tomorrow. 12-month employees have the option of reporting to buildings or teleworking.

Essential employees should report according to supervisor’s guidance.

There will be meal distribution for students tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, from noon until 2pm at James Monroe High School. Students do not need to be present - only a parent or adult relative needs to provide a student’s name for meal pick up.

Again, FCPS buildings will have limited availability to 12-month employees. Students are expected to learn from home and staff should work remotely tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3.

Happy National School Counseling Week! 🎉

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible impact of our school counselors. Stay tuned as we shine a spotlight on our magnificent counselors all week long!

FCPS proudly celebrates Black History Month, honoring the voices, stories, and contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our nation and continue to inspire our students every day. 🖤✨

In continuing to "support the girls," we would like to invite you all to our Let the Love Flow event on February 11th, hosted at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 💓! This event centers community, and will highlight the importance of collaboration! In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule to 2/18 🥰. You ready!? 💕💕💕

Good morning, Tigers! How purrfect would it be to have you all join us tomorrow in supporting our girls through our Chipotle fundraiser!? The rules are simple. Show up and present this flyer (physically or digitally), or use our online code: KABYEGB when checking out! 🎗️🐅🖤

❄️ We Appreciate You! ❄️ Through snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, our hard-working staff continues to show incredible dedication by working hard to clear our school grounds and keep them safe. Your time, effort, and commitment during this winter storm do not go unnoticed. Thank you for taking such great care of our schools and our community!

All aboard! 🚉 How exciting is it that the Great Train Race is upon us? FCPS families, join us in preparation for what always turns out to be an amazingly joyous event and celebration! A huge thank you to the sponsors for their support. Let's show how quick Tigers are; ready? 🐅

Throwback!? On January 17th, some of our WGMS band students auditioned for the District 15 middle school all-district band. Congratulations to the following students for making one of the 2 bands: Caroline Obert, 2nd chair clarinet for symphonic band Matthew Palko, 4th chair saxophone for symphonic band Vivienne Furrow, 2nd saxophone for concert band and Liam Clark, alternate french horn! Congratulations to our super successful kiddos! 🎶🎺🎻🎼🐯

😍 the joy! Here's a heartfelt recap from our Q2 APER Awards Ceremony for our 7th graders! Do you SEE the excellence? We are so proud of our Tiger cubs for their discipline and rigor. As we head into a ⛈️, let's rejoice in reflecting on this brilliance! 🐯🥰🖤

🐅, WGMS! Here's a VERY important update regarding today's boy's basketball game against Locust Grove! Our starting time has been pushed BACK to 5:15 p.m. Yes, you heard that right! The WGMS Tiger gents will be competing against Locust Grove in just a few hours! 💥🐯🤭 Tigers go!

WOW 🥰 look at those cubs! Our wondrous 6th graders gathered for their APER Award Ceremony today! 🐅, go Tigers! Accountability, Perseverance, Empathy, and Respect 🐯: all traits our esteemed Tigers represent. Students, congratulations!!! 🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤

Ms. Rahn’s Advanced English class putting those APER values to work! They’re showing empathy and respect by peer editing their persuasive essays. Peers are using a feedback form to look for complex sentence structure, persuasive sign posts, and strong thesis statements. Go 6th graders! 🐅🐅🐅

Due to incoming inclement weather, we are postponing Lafayette Elementary School’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, from 7–9 PM.

The celebration has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 7–9 PM, and we look forward to gathering then.

We are truly grateful to everyone who has already RSVP’d and to our generous sponsors for their continued support. We hope you will join us in April as we celebrate this important milestone in Lafayette’s history.

Last week, GT students made mini pies.

🌟 Thank You to Our Amazing Custodians! 🌟
Today and every day, we want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible work of our custodial team.
You are the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. From early mornings to late nights, your dedication, hard work, and care make a difference that does not go unnoticed. 🧹🧼✨
Thank you for all that you do. We truly appreciate you! 🙌💙🐧❤️
#ThankYouCustodians #AppreciationPost #UnsungHeroes #Gratitude

About Our New Logo

Our new logo reflects the many dimensions of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, a system defined by connection, growth, and purpose. The interwoven lines represent the process of learning itself: dynamic, evolving, and rooted in the creation of new connections. Just as synapses in the brain build understanding through interaction, our students, staff, and community strengthen and expand through shared learning experiences.

The geometric framework also symbolizes the physical spaces where learning occurs across our city. When overlaid on a map of Fredericksburg, each blue point of connection aligns with one of our schools. The larger point indicates a shared site, emphasizing collaboration and shared purpose. All lines represent pathways connecting our schools across the City of Fredericksburg.

Together, these interconnected elements capture the essence of our division: We are a community of learners, growing through connection and commitment to Educating and Inspiring Every Child, Every Day.

Kindergartners did a taste test on Wednesday for the sense of taste. We had some sour faces and some happy tasters! Ms. T (Fortune) joined in the fun!

🌱 Garden Classes Are Back! 🌻
We’re so excited to kick off another year of garden sprouts with our amazing partners at Downtown Greens! 🌼✨
Each week, our little learners will dig into hands-on experiences—planting, watering, observing, and harvesting—while exploring the wonders of nature right in their own backyard. 🐛🍅🪴
This partnership helps us nurture curiosity, responsibility, and a love for the environment from the ground up. Here's to another season of growth and discovery! 💚
#GardenClass #PreschoolPartnership #OutdoorLearning #LittleGardeners #FullBloom