Military Family Resources

FCPS is proud to support our military parents/guardians and their students. We hope this page and its sub-pages (viewable on the left side of the screen on the navigation menu) and its resources provide a variety of information that will be helpful to you as a military family.

Purple Star military program logo.

The following schools below (see for points of contact and letters sent to the schools congratulating them) have received the Virginia Purple Star Designation from the Virginia Department of Education:

The Virginia Purple Star Designation recognizes the three Fredericksburg City Public Schools as military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. 

All three schools will receive a coin and certificate to be displayed in the schools.

For any questions about the program at large, contact our division contact;

Sandy Gillenwater- Director of Family & Community Engagement and Special Initiatives

sgillenwater@cityschools.com

540-372-1130

Photo of Col. Brooks being recognized at school board meeting for purple star school awards, 2022.

Photo of Col. Brooks being recognized at school board meeting for purple star school awards, 2022.

FCPS students wear purple during "Purple Up! Day" to support military children and their families.

A student and her parent at HMES dress up for Branch Out Day, April 28, 2022.

FCPS teacher wears purple during "Purple Up! Day" to support military children and their families.

Photo collage from Military Family Night at FCPS, where military families got info and resources just for them, and enjoyed dinner and snacks.

FCPS teachers wear purple during "Purple Up! Day" to support military children and their families.

FCPS teachers wear purple during "Purple Up! Day" to support military children and their families.

Contact Information:

Sandra Gillenwater

Director of Family & Community Engagement and Special Initiatives
Central Office

Contact Information:

Ana Johnson

Connection Resources Center Specialist
Central Office