Gladys West Elementary School

Good Afternoon, Gladys West Families, We have officially wrapped up our first week of school, and it feels so good to have the building filled with students who are learning, gro...

Good afternoon, Gladys West Families, The summer has come and gone, and it's time to begin a brand-new school year in our brand-new school, Gladys West Elementary! We are so exci...

The following is a letter from the Office of Superintendent Dr. Marceline Catlett regarding the Fredericksburg City Public Schools 2025-26 Advisory Committees: 28 July 2025 ...

School supply lists for all grades are now available. Please contact the Front Office at (540) 372-1140 if you have questions. School Supply Lists: School Supply Lists | ...

GWES Admin Team Summer Meet-and-Greets Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Courtney Wheeler as the principal of the new Gladys West Elementary School! This summer, Mrs. Wheeler wil...

Join us in preparing to head back to school! Hugh Mercer Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School, and Gladys West Elementary School will all host their Orientation Nigh...

Make sure your student is registered for school in the City of Fredericksburg! The first day of school is Tuesday, August 19, 2025 . In order to start school on the first day, al...

On Wednesday, June 18, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce held its first-ever Teacher Appreciation Brunch , honoring exceptional educators across the region. We’re p...

Give us your feedback! Fredericksburg City Public Schools is developing a Profile of a Graduate , as required by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), to define the ...

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to remind families that Virginia law requires certain immunizations for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th gra...

🚍 Drive the Bus! Hiring Event — June 14, 2025 Curious what it’s like behind the wheel of a school bus? Join Fredericksburg City Public Schools on Saturday, June 14, from 9 AM ...

We are so excited to announce our second annual Mental Health, Wellness, and Safety Resource Fair! We invite you, your family, and your friends to come join us on Saturday, May...

Fredericksburg City Public Schools encourages families to participate actively in their child's education through regular communication, support networks, and informational sessio...

On Friday, March 7, there will be a full-scale exercise taking place at Walker-Grant Middle School. This is a non-instructional day, and no students will be on school grounds. The...

The Cook Center Mental Health Series offers virtual sessions on a variety of topics. The focus for the month of March is Parenting through Anxiety & Depression . Sessions are ...

Virginia School Board Association 2025 Art Contest Acceptable entries must be art or photography. All work must be in a displayable form (matted or mounted). Art must be ...

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 — "A last-minute addition to the agenda for Monday’s Fredericksburg City School Board meeting could have lasting effects for the division’s stude...

We're just a few months away from the 2025 Mental Health Fair! Here's just a few things you can look forward to: Journaling Breakout Session — Discover how to express your tho...

Do you have questions about Special Education and/or disability services? The regional Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center has a large number of resources and can provi...

Today, January 23, 2025, the City of Fredericksburg provided an update on the Learning Lane emergency stormwater repairs, including an updated timeline to account for delays due t...