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






"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


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








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! 🧡





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!
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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.


UPCOMING Parent Trainings from PEATC & VDOE
We've highlighted options below, however, feel free to click this link for more information. https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1818837
There are a number of upcoming parent training opportunities for families provided by the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) and the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Transition University: October 10 - December 4, 2024. Transition University is a free five-session self-paced online series to help parents/guardians navigate the transition process for their school-aged child and prepare for the adult world.
IEP University: November 4 - November 25, 2024- PEATC, in collaboration with VDOE, has developed IEP University (IEPU) to help provide families and professionals with accurate and useful information about IEP development and meetings.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Online Self-Paced Training: November 4 - November 25, 2024- PEATC, in collaboration with the VDOE, offers this self-paced SEAC training aimed at helping SEAC members understand the role of the local Special Education Advisory Committee in Virginia and build a more efficient and effective advisory committee. The online training will take approximately four hours, and a certificate of completion will be provided for all complete the training.
Building Strong Parent Advocates: November 4 - November 25, 2024- The Building Strong Parent Advocates training provides information to help families build a solid foundation to understand the special education process while empowering them to be their child's best advocate.


Families, just a reminder that starting Monday, October 21, with the impending Cowan Blvd closure, please expect delays. We expect 3-4 buses to experience additional travel time for drop-off and pick-up. Parents also should plan accordingly knowing Cowan Blvd will be closed. Be on the lookout for more information regarding specific bus routes.


Wishing a heartfelt Happy National Principals Month to the incredible leaders of Fredericksburg City Public Schools! Your unwavering commitment to "Excellence in Education" ensures every student is given the chance to thrive. Thank you for your dedication, care, and the lasting impact you make on our students and community. #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth


Preschool Penguins celebrate Fire Safety Month with a visit from the Fredericksburg City Fire Department! Students have been learning about fire safety last week and were excited to share their knowledge with the firefighters!
#FCPS#PreschoolPrograms#Penguins#FireSafety










2024 Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education's annual Parent Involvement Survey.
The survey will remain open through December 13, 2024.
English Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCVG27W
Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H92X3V3


📰Local School Boards Receive Overview of New State Accountability System📰
Click here for the full article: https://fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/local-school-boards-receive-overview?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email


Every month, FCPS recognizes the school with the best attendance. Lafayette Elementary School won the School Attendance Award for the month of September! Go Lions! 🦁
How can you help your school win the month of October? ✏️
#AttendanceMatters



As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, Mrs. Cuevas teamed up with Ms. Staples' and Ms. Loehr's classes to share the Ellen Ochoa Timeline project! The students had a blast celebrating and learning about this inspiring astronaut. #HispanicHeritageMonth #EllenOchoa #teamwork
