🐊GLADYS WEST UPDATES🐊 We’re excited to share some updates with you! We’re currently working on purchasing CTE materials, PE, and fine arts equipment. In a joint effort with Follett, a company that provides library services, software, and educational content for schools, FCPS is currently working to weed out older books and expand the diversity and language options at all three libraries (Hugh Mercer, Lafayette, and Gladys West). The library is on track for an early June move-in, as scheduled. The k- grade 2 playground is nearly finished. We’re waiting for the rubber surface to be installed. The new grade 3-5 playground is up. 🏀Basketball and 🎾pickleball courts will be installed soon.
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
🐊GLADYS WEST UPDATES🐊 We’re excited to share some updates with you! We’re currently working on purchasing CTE materials, PE, and fine arts equipment. In a joint effort with Follett, a company that provides library services, software, and educational content for schools, FCPS is currently working to weed out older books and expand the diversity and language options at all three libraries (Hugh Mercer, Lafayette, and Gladys West). The library is on track for an early June move-in, as scheduled. The k- grade 2 playground is nearly finished. We’re waiting for the rubber surface to be installed. The new grade 3-5 playground is up. 🏀Basketball and 🎾pickleball courts will be installed soon.
🐊GLADYS WEST UPDATES🐊 We’re excited to share some updates with you! We’re currently working on purchasing CTE materials, PE, and fine arts equipment. In a joint effort with Follett, a company that provides library services, software, and educational content for schools, FCPS is currently working to weed out older books and expand the diversity and language options at all three libraries (Hugh Mercer, Lafayette, and Gladys West). The library is on track for an early June move-in, as scheduled. The k- grade 2 playground is nearly finished. We’re waiting for the rubber surface to be installed. The new grade 3-5 playground is up. 🏀Basketball and 🎾pickleball courts will be installed soon.
🐊GLADYS WEST UPDATES🐊 We’re excited to share some updates with you! We’re currently working on purchasing CTE materials, PE, and fine arts equipment. In a joint effort with Follett, a company that provides library services, software, and educational content for schools, FCPS is currently working to weed out older books and expand the diversity and language options at all three libraries (Hugh Mercer, Lafayette, and Gladys West). The library is on track for an early June move-in, as scheduled. The k- grade 2 playground is nearly finished. We’re waiting for the rubber surface to be installed. The new grade 3-5 playground is up. 🏀Basketball and 🎾pickleball courts will be installed soon.
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us! 🎉🎉
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer Elementary School
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us!🎉🎉
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us!🎉🎉
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us!🎉🎉
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us!🎉🎉
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us!🎉🎉
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us!🎉🎉
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us!🎉🎉
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us!🎉🎉
Literacy Night 2025- What a huge success! 📕📖🎉 Thank you everyone for making this possible, especially our literacy department and our teachers.🎉🎉 Also, a huge shout out to our families for showing up and supporting us!🎉🎉
Happiness is soft pjs and a good book and time enough to indulge in both. Read Across America - PJ Day
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer Elementary School
Happiness is soft pjs and a good book and time enough to indulge in both. Read Across America - PJ Day
Happiness is soft pjs and a good book and time enough to indulge in both. Read Across America - PJ Day
Happiness is soft pjs and a good book and time enough to indulge in both. Read Across America - PJ Day
Happiness is soft pjs and a good book and time enough to indulge in both. Read Across America - PJ Day
Happiness is soft pjs and a good book and time enough to indulge in both. Read Across America - PJ Day
🌟 Join Us for the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair! 🌟 📅 Date: May 10th ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 We are excited to invite you to a FREE school wide event dedicated to promoting mental health, wellness, and safety! 🌈💚 🎉 What to expect: • Mental Health & Safety Vendors offering valuable resources • Free Haircuts 💇‍♂️💇‍♀️ • Yoga Sessions 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ • Student Athlete Mental Health Discussions 🏅 • Managing and Living with Grief Sessions • Yoga, journaling & much more! This event is open to all students and families of Fredericksburg City Public Schools! Let’s come together to support one another and prioritize our well-being. 💬 Link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/wsHR6qud09
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
🌟 Join Us for the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair! 🌟 📅 Date: May 10th ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 We are excited to invite you to a FREE school wide event dedicated to promoting mental health, wellness, and safety! 🌈💚 🎉 What to expect: • Mental Health & Safety Vendors offering valuable resources • Free Haircuts 💇‍♂️💇‍♀️ • Yoga Sessions 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ • Student Athlete Mental Health Discussions 🏅 • Managing and Living with Grief Sessions • Yoga, journaling & much more! This event is open to all students and families of Fredericksburg City Public Schools! Let’s come together to support one another and prioritize our well-being. 💬 Link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/wsHR6qud09
🎓FCPS is seeking representatives from each grade to participate in the beginning of the JMHS graduation event on May 16 at 6:15 PM at the UMW Anderson Center. Interested families should submit one form per child no later than Friday, March 28 (during Spring Break) at the link below. Representatives will be randomly selected and notified during the week of April 1-4, 2025. 👉https://forms.office.com/r/ecijYnmRC5
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
FCPS is seeking representatives from each grade to participate in the beginning of the JMHS graduation event on May 16 at 6:15 PM at the UMW Anderson Center. Interested families should submit one form per child no later than Friday, March 28 (during Spring Break) at the link below. Representatives will be randomly selected and notified during the week of April 1-4, 2025. https://forms.office.com/r/ecijYnmRC5
🎓FCPS is seeking representatives from each grade to participate in the beginning of the JMHS graduation event on May 16 at 6:15 PM at the UMW Anderson Center. Interested families should submit one form per child no later than Friday, March 28 (during Spring Break) at the link below. Representatives will be randomly selected and notified during the week of April 1-4, 2025. 👉https://forms.office.com/r/ecijYnmRC5
about 1 month ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
🎓FCPS is seeking representatives from each grade to participate in the beginning of the JMHS graduation event on May 16 at 6:15 PM at the UMW Anderson Center. Interested families should submit one form per child no later than Friday, March 28 (during Spring Break) at the link below. Representatives will be randomly selected and notified during the week of April 1-4, 2025. 👉https://forms.office.com/r/ecijYnmRC5
🎓FCPS is seeking representatives from each grade to participate in the beginning of the JMHS graduation event on May 16 at 6:15 PM at the UMW Anderson Center. Interested families should submit one form per child no later than Friday, March 28 (during Spring Break) at the link below. Representatives will be randomly selected and notified during the week of April 1-4, 2025. 👉https://forms.office.com/r/ecijYnmRC5
about 1 month ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
🎓FCPS is seeking representatives from each grade to participate in the beginning of the JMHS graduation event on May 16 at 6:15 PM at the UMW Anderson Center. Interested families should submit one form per child no later than Friday, March 28 (during Spring Break) at the link below. Representatives will be randomly selected and notified during the week of April 1-4, 2025. 👉https://forms.office.com/r/ecijYnmRC5
There will be a large presence of public safety agencies at Walker-Grant Middle School and Lafayette Elementary School from 8am to 4pm on Friday, March 7, 2025. This is a non-instructional day where students will not be in attendance. These buildings, along with City Schools teachers and staff, will be taking part in an exercise to test their response to an active threat. Neighbors around Learning Lane and Pender Street may hear sirens and see realistic emergency response behaviors in this area. All activities will be confined to the school grounds. This exercise has been put together as part of the Technical Assistance Program offered through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management's (VDEM) Training Education and Exercise Division (TEED). After submitting an application as part of a competitive process, the City of Fredericksburg was awarded the Technical Assistance to conduct a full-scale exercise with the support of VDEM. Members of the City's Police and Fire Departments, Emergency Management, the City's Communications Division, the Sheriff's Office, Fredericksburg City PubIic Schools, and Mary Washington HeaIth Care together form the Exercise Design Team. They have been hard at work coordinating this exercise since September of 2024. The purpose of this collaboration is to work to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students, teachers, and staff in the schools, as well as for our neighbors in nearby communities. Access to the site will be limited. Learning Lane is already blocked at Emancipation Highway due to the Culvert Pipe Replacement Project. The gate on Pender Street will be secured and staffed. Only participants in the exercise will be allowed beyond this point.
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
There will be a large presence of public safety agencies at Walker-Grant Middle School and Lafayette Elementary School from 8am to 4pm on Friday, March 7, 2025. This is a non-instructional day where students will not be in attendance. These buildings, along with City Schools teachers and staff, will be taking part in an exercise to test their response to an active threat. Neighbors around Learning Lane and Pender Street may hear sirens and see realistic emergency response behaviors in this area. All activities will be confined to the school grounds. This exercise has been put together as part of the Technical Assistance Program offered through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management's (VDEM) Training Education and Exercise Division (TEED). After submitting an application as part of a competitive process, the City of Fredericksburg was awarded the Technical Assistance to conduct a full-scale exercise with the support of VDEM. Members of the City's Police and Fire Departments, Emergency Management, the City's Communications Division, the Sheriff's Office, Fredericksburg City Pub I ic Schools, and Mary Washington Hea Ith ca re together form the Exercise Design Team. They have been hard at work coordinatingthis exercise since September of 2024. The purpose of this collaboration isto work to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students, teachers, and staff in the schools, as well as for our neighbors in nearby communities. Access to the site will be limited. Learning Lane is already blocked at Emancipation Highway due to the Culvert Pipe Replacement Project. The gate on Pender Street will be secured and staffed. Only participants in the exercise will be allowed beyond this point.
There will be a large presence of public safety agencies at Walker-Grant Middle School and Lafayette Elementary School from 8am to 4pm on Friday, March 7, 2025. This is a non-instructional day where students will not be in attendance. These buildings, along with City Schools teachers and staff, will be taking part in an exercise to test their response to an active threat. Neighbors around Learning Lane and Pender Street may hear sirens and see realistic emergency response behaviors in this area. All activities will be confined to the school grounds. This exercise has been put together as part of the Technical Assistance Program offered through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management's (VDEM) Training Education and Exercise Division (TEED). After submitting an application as part of a competitive process, the City of Fredericksburg was awarded the Technical Assistance to conduct a full-scale exercise with the support of VDEM. Members of the City's Police and Fire Departments, Emergency Management, the City's Communications Division, the Sheriff's Office, Fredericksburg City Pub I ic Schools, and Mary Washington Hea Ith ca re together form the Exercise Design Team. They have been hard at work coordinatingthis exercise since September of 2024. The purpose of this collaboration isto work to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students, teachers, and staff in the schools, as well as for our neighbors in nearby communities. Access to the site will be limited. Learning Lane is already blocked at Emancipation Highway due to the Culvert Pipe Replacement Project. The gate on Pender Street will be secured and staffed. Only participants in the exercise will be allowed beyond this point.
As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 7, 2025.
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 7, 2025.
Read Across America - Crazy Hair Day “In my hair, Gorillas leap, Tigers stalk, and ground sloths sleep. Prides of lions make their lair somewhere in my crazy hair.” Crazy Hair by Neil Gaiman (Author), Dave McKean (Illustrator)
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer Elementary School
Read Across America - Crazy Hair Day “In my hair, Gorillas leap, Tigers stalk, and ground sloths sleep. Prides of lions make their lair somewhere in my crazy hair.” Crazy Hair by Neil Gaiman (Author), Dave McKean (Illustrator)
Read Across America - Crazy Hair Day “In my hair, Gorillas leap, Tigers stalk, and ground sloths sleep. Prides of lions make their lair somewhere in my crazy hair.” Crazy Hair by Neil Gaiman (Author), Dave McKean (Illustrator)
Read Across America - Crazy Hair Day “In my hair, Gorillas leap, Tigers stalk, and ground sloths sleep. Prides of lions make their lair somewhere in my crazy hair.” Crazy Hair by Neil Gaiman (Author), Dave McKean (Illustrator)
Read Across America - Crazy Hair Day “In my hair, Gorillas leap, Tigers stalk, and ground sloths sleep. Prides of lions make their lair somewhere in my crazy hair.” Crazy Hair by Neil Gaiman (Author), Dave McKean (Illustrator)
UPCOMING CAREER FAIR! 📅April 9, 2025 / 4:30 PM -6:30 PM 📌James Monroe High School 🏫2300 Washington Avenue 🏙️Fredericksburg, VA 22401 👉👉👉Register here: https://fxbg.link/careerfair Pre-registration preferred. Same-day walk-ins are welcomed. Contact Human Resources at 540-372-1130 if you cannot attend in person. Virtual options are available. ↗️Share with a friend.
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
UPCOMING CAREER FAIR! Register now for our career fair at James Monroe High School on Wednesday, April 9th, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration preferred. Same-day walk-ins are welcomed. Contact Human Resources at 540-372-1130 if you cannot attend in person. Virtual options are available.
✨Happy National School Social Work Week! ✨ This week, we shine a spotlight on our small but mighty team of school social workers who play an essential role in supporting our students, families, and communities. Their compassion, resilience, and dedication make a powerful impact every day, shaping brighter futures one step at a time. Thank you for everything you do!
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
✨Happy National School Social Work Week! ✨ This week, we shine a spotlight on our small but mighty team of school social workers who play an essential role in supporting our students, families, and communities. Their compassion, resilience, and dedication make a powerful impact every day, shaping brighter futures one step at a time. Thank you for everything you do!
The Book Fair is this week, students may have the opportunity to get books during their library time. Also, don't forget our Literacy Night is on Wednesday where the Book Fair will be open from 6:00-7:00pm.
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer Elementary School
The Book Fair is this week, students may have the opportunity to get books during their library time. Also, don't forget our Literacy Night is on Wednesday where the Book Fair will be open from 6:00-7:00pm.
We’re celebrating Read Across America Week with fun dress-up days!
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer Elementary School
We’re celebrating Read Across America Week with fun dress-up days!
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association Members. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer Elementary School
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
Hugh Mercer had the honor of swearing in our 2025 Student Cooperative Association. 🎉Congratulations to our 2025 SCA council members: 🎉 🎉Our Members-at-Large 🎉 and 🎉Our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Homeroom Representatives 🎉
✨ Join Us for the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair! ✨ 📅 Date: May 10, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11AM – 2PM 📍 Location: James Monroe High School Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, this event is for YOU! 🧠💙 Our Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair brings together local organizations, experts, and resources to help you take the next step in your mental health and wellness journey. What you can expect: • Resource Booths from local mental health organizations • Workshops & Talks on coping strategies, self-care, and safety in your home • Interactive Activities to support mental well-being • Free Materials to help you build a toolkit for mental wellness • Experts on Hand to answer your questions and provide guidance • Translation Services available to ensure everyone can access the information they need 🌍 This is a welcoming space for everyone! 🌱 Let's talk, learn, and grow together. Register today at the link below! See you there! Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/wsHR6qud09
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
✨ Join Us for the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair! ✨ 📅 Date: May 10, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11AM – 2PM 📍 Location: James Monroe High School Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, this event is for YOU! 🧠💙 Our Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Resource Fair brings together local organizations, experts, and resources to help you take the next step in your mental health and wellness journey. What you can expect: • Resource Booths from local mental health organizations • Workshops & Talks on coping strategies, self-care, and safety in your home • Interactive Activities to support mental well-being • Free Materials to help you build a toolkit for mental wellness • Experts on Hand to answer your questions and provide guidance • Translation Services available to ensure everyone can access the information they need 🌍 This is a welcoming space for everyone! 🌱 Let's talk, learn, and grow together. Register today at the link below! See you there! Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/wsHR6qud09
Parents, staff, and students—let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Walker-Grant Tigers as they battle for the CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏆🔥 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Walker-Grant Middle School Gym We’re calling on our Tiger family to BLACK OUT the gym in full support! Wear your black gear and bring the energy! 🖤💪 🎟️ Game Entry: $5 per person (cash or card accepted at the entrance) FCPS students & children under 10 – FREE! 🎉 BONUS: The first families to arrive will have a chance to receive pompoms to cheer on our Tigers—while supplies last! 🎊🐯 Let’s show up, show out, and help our boys bring home the championship! 🏀🐯 #TigerPride #BlackOutGame #ChampionshipBound
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Parents, staff, and students—let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Walker-Grant Tigers as they battle for the CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏆🔥 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Walker-Grant Middle School Gym We’re calling on our Tiger family to BLACK OUT the gym in full support! Wear your black gear and bring the energy! 🖤💪 🎟️ Game Entry: $5 per person (cash or card accepted at the entrance) FCPS students & children under 10 – FREE! 🎉 BONUS: The first families to arrive will have a chance to receive pompoms to cheer on our Tigers—while supplies last! 🎊🐯 Let’s show up, show out, and help our boys bring home the championship! 🏀🐯 #TigerPride #BlackOutGame #ChampionshipBound
We’re hosting two Career and Technical Education Nights: one for rising 9th through 12th graders on Thursday, February 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and another for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on March 6th. Our goal is to inspire student success, build connections, and ensure everyone has the resources to thrive in both their educational and career journeys.
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
we’re hosting two Career and Technical Education Nights: one for rising 9th through 12th graders on Thursday, February 27th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and another for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders on March 6th. Our goal is to inspire student success, build connections, and ensure everyone has the resources to thrive in both their educational and career journeys.
Please help us share the news: Wednesday, February 26, from 5-7 PM at Walker-Grant Center, located at 210 Ferdinand Street, will be the final event for 2025-2026 kindergarten registration. 👉If you know a rising kindergartener, please share this invitation with their families. 👉Share this link for more information and details: https://hmes.fxbgschools.us/article/1953097
about 2 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Please help us share the news: Wednesday, February 26, from 5-7 PM at Walker-Grant Center, located at 210 Ferdinand Street, will be the final event for 2025-2026 kindergarten registration. 👉If you know a rising kindergartener, please share this invitation with their families. 👉Share this link for more information and details: https://hmes.fxbgschools.us/article/1953097
Come one!! Come all!!
about 2 months ago, Hugh Mercer Elementary School
Come one!! Come all!!