Track practice for 7th and 8th grade students will begin Monday, March 22 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. You must have an approved VHSL Physical Form on file at the SBO before practice begins.

Last chance to purchase your 2020-2021 yearbook for $40.00 by April 28. Order online at Jostens Yearbooks or MySchoolBucks, or call Jostens toll-free at 1-877-767-5217. You can also pay Ms. Babe, room 210, with the correct amount of cash or a check payable to James Wood Middle School.

Schools Superintendent David Sovine has informed the School Board of plans to expand in-person learning for students in grades 2-12.

James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando high schools are making athletic events available to the community through a livestream on YouTube this year.

Frederick County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Jim Angelo has been appointed to serve as a member of the Virginia LEARNS workgroup. The workgroup, which has been formed by the Virginia Department of Education, will be assessing the needs of students and working to support school divisions across Virginia as they implement in-person instruction options for students.

For the 20th consecutive year, Handy Mart and H.N. Funkhouser & Company have partnered with the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance to provide each school with a $500 grant to support math and science programs.

Preliminary applications for the 2021-22 FCPS preschool program are being accepted through March 31 from the families of eligible students residing in the Apple Pie Ridge, Gainesboro, Indian Hollow, Jordan Springs, Redbud Run and Stonewall elementary school attendance zones.

The latest edition of Frederick County Public Schools’ E-newsletter FCPS Focus is now available.

The School Board has adopted school calendars for 2021-22 and 2022-23. The first day of the 2021-22 school year for students will be August 23.

Schools Superintendent David Sovine's proposed budget focuses on providing more competitive compensation to help FCPS attract and retain high-quality staff. It also focuses on positioning FCPS to better serve the community as it grows in population and diversity.