
July 14, 2025
School supply lists for all grades are now available. Please contact the Front Office at (540) 372-1135 if you have questions. School Supply Lists: School Supply Lists | ...

July 2, 2025
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...

July 29, 2025
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 ...

July 28, 2025
Keep up with all the latest news, events, and announcements from Lafayette Elementary School through our weekly updates. View the archive here .


June 27, 2025
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...

June 25, 2025
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...

June 25, 2025
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 ...

June 17, 2025
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...

June 6, 2025
🚍 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 ...

May 18, 2025
Good Evening Lafayette Lions and Families, I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful Sunday! It’s hard to believe, but the final week of the 2024–2025 school year is here! What...

May 11, 2025
Good Evening Lafayette Lions and Families, Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful Sunday! Below, you will find important information about upcoming even...

May 4, 2025
Good Evening Lafayette Lions and Families, May the 4th be with you! It’s hard to believe that there are only two more weeks of school left! This week, some students will be tak...

April 29, 2025
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...

April 27, 2025
Good Evening Lafayette Lions and Families, This week 5th graders will be taking their Science SOL! Please encourage your learners to try their best! They have worked hard all ye...

April 21, 2025
Good Evening Lafayette Lions and Families, I hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend and are recharged to begin the week! This week SOLs continue! Please encourage your learne...

April 15, 2025
🎭 Lafayette Elementary Presents Matilda the Musical Jr. Join us for an exciting evening of theatre as our talented Lafayette Elementary students bring Roald Dahl’s Matilda the ...

April 13, 2025
Good Evening Lafayette Lions and Families, I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful Sunday! My heart is full as we had a wonderful Movie Night on Friday, which made for a great...

April 6, 2025
Good Evening Lafayette Lions and Families, I hope you all had a restful weekend, and we look forward to everyone returning tomorrow for a full week. As we enter SOL season start...

April 2, 2025
Fredericksburg City Public Schools encourages families to participate actively in their child's education through regular communication, support networks, and informational sessio...