
📰📰FREE LANCE-STAR: Dr. Marci Catlett will be honored for contributions to the community and will have a ceremonial tree dedicated in her honor during the city’s annual Arbor Day celebration on Wednesday, April 17
https://fredericksburg.com/news/community/community-briefs/article_fa9d53bc-f5ad-11ee-a2d2-8bc398ed6807.html

It's not too late to register for the Purple UP Fun Run 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Join your Family and Friends as we recognize Military-Connected Families with the first FCPS Purple UP Fun Run.
Monday, April 15, 2024
5:00-6:30 PM
James Monroe High School Track, 2300 Washington Avenue
5:00-Welcome from our Superintendent, Dr. Marci Catlett, Local Veterans, and the JMHS Pep Band
5:15- Preschool Family Run
5:30- Elementary Family Run
5:45- Middle School Family Run
6:00- High School Family Run
6:15- Awards Ceremony
Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/TLpnCTRKwJ


On April 19th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Connection Resources Center, we will be celebrating our Games Around the World event! We want parents, guardians, staff, and students to come and play games, enjoy snacks, and gather school and community resources. See you then!





Fredericksburg City Public Schools celebrates April as The Month of the Military Child.
Join your Family and Friends as we recognize Military-Connected Families with the first FCPS Purple UP Fun Run.
Monday, April 15, 2024
5:00-6:30 PM
James Monroe High School Track, 2300 Washington Avenue
5:00-Welcome from our Superintendent, Dr. Marci Catlett, Local Veterans, and the JMHS Pep Band
5:15- Preschool Family Run
5:30- Elementary Family Run
5:45- Middle School Family Run
6:00- High School Family Run
6:15- Awards Ceremony
Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/TLpnCTRKwJ


Churning out business brilliance! Ms. Taylor's Career Investigations classes are diving into the world of entrepreneurship with a cool hands-on project: developing a creative business plan for a successful ice-cream truck venture! #ProjectBasedLearning




Eggcellent news! Our librarian, Ms. Moore, is playing mother hen - using an incubator in her office to hatch a batch of baby chicks. If the eggs develop as expected, WGMS may have new baby chicks by the end of the month! We are on day 9. Come learn and watch as they develop!


Fredericksburg City Public Schools celebrates April as The Month of the Military Child.
Join your Family and Friends as we recognize Military-Connected Families with the first FCPS Purple UP Fun Run.
Monday, April 15, 2024
5:00-6:30 PM
James Monroe High School Track, 2300 Washington Avenue
5:00-Welcome from our Superintendent, Dr. Marci Catlett, Local Veterans, and the JMHS Pep Band
5:15- Preschool Family Run
5:30- Elementary Family Run
5:45- Middle School Family Run
6:00- High School Family Run
6:15- Awards Ceremony
Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/TLpnCTRKwJ


We look forward to seeing rising kindergarteners and their families tonight in the Hugh Mercer gymnasium from 5-7PM for the Kindergarten Registration Event! Activities include meeting the principals and teachers, speaking with the school nurse, submitting registration paperwork, and signing up for KinderCamp.


WGMS students will be marching to the beat of a different drum for Military Spirit Week, April 15-19th! Mark your calendars and show off your military flair with pride. 💜
#MilitarySpiritWeek


Muy buen trabajo! Ms. Bonilla's Spanish classes converted their WGMS classroom into a restaurant today to provide an immersive learning experience. Students took orders and served faux food using their Spanish and customer service skills!





We’ve extended the deadline through today, for the Mental Health Resource Fair, which will take place at James Monroe this Saturday, April 13, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Here’s the link to register and to receive your free boxed lunch: https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1526032


As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, April 10, 2024.
Students return to school on Thursday, April 11, 2024.


Kindergarten Registration Night is fast approaching. Do you have all of your documentation together?
Hugh Mercer: April 11, 5 PM - 7 PM
Lafayette: April 16, 5 PM - 7 PM
See the flyer for more information.


Protecting our vision and igniting scientific curiosity! WGMS students were eclipse-ready with our shades on today! 😎 #SolarEclipseSpectators"





Ms. Poudrier and Ms. Dowdy are teaching our WGMS junior chefs how to go from flour to fantastico! On Friday the club mastered the art of handmade Italian Pasta as they made cavatelli and tortelloni!





It's National Assistant Principals Week, April 1–5, 2024, so here's a big shoutout to voice appreciation for our amazing WGMS AP team! Here they are with their newest presents - rolling desks to monitor the hallways with upmost efficiency!




Walker-Grant Middle School staff 🐯knows how to bring the fun 🎉to Fridays. We create the morning vibe where learning and laughter collide!





We look forward to seeing you virtually for the Special Education Advisory Committee on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 5:30-6:30pm.
For additional questions or the Zoom link to join the meeting, contact your school's special education liaison.


Exploring the wonders of science! Our WGMS 6th graders showcased their creativity and ingenuity at our annual 🔬science fair tonight.
#FutureScientists🧪 #STEMeducation











Family members were all smiles helping celebrate our student success! Walker-Grant Middle School recognized our 8th grade academic stars ⭐️ for the third quarter today and it was wonderful to see so many family members present to cheer them on! ❤️





