Focus on FCPS

Focus on FCPS

Dr. Hummer held the first of three FCPS Budget Town Hall Meetings last night. There are two more opportunities to participate. This is a time for parents, staff and members of the community to learn more about the proposed FY25 budget and to ask questions and offer feedback. The next meeting on February 22 will offer a virtual option for those not able to attend in person. Virtual attendees may submit questions ahead of time by emailing their questions to Communications@fcpsk12.net.

The remaining Town Hall meetings will take place on the following dates:

  • Thursday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m. - Sherando High School (in-person and virtual)
  • Monday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. - Millbrook High School

Happy Valentine's Day from FCPS!

Frederick County Public Schools Celebrates Valentine's Day!

Orchard View Elementary School Beta Club Thrives

The Beta Club at Orchard View Elementary is in its second year and absolutely thriving. What is Beta? Think Honor Society for elementary school - 4th and 5th grade students with upstanding character and an A-average are invited to participate in the club. The club focuses on building character, leadership, achievement, and serving others and their community. In addition to required service hours, weekly meetings, and being leaders in their school, several 5th grade Beta Club members volunteered to compete at the State Conference. Every student who competed placed in the top 3 of at least one area. These students worked hard to prepare for the competition with the help of a variety of teachers around the school. Teachers volunteered their time after school, before school, and some on weekends to make sure students had what they needed to be prepared for States.


Congratulations to these students and their qualifying for the National Beta Conference this June in Savannah, GA.


  • Jillian Disney - Fiber Art - 1st Place
  • Jonah Sargent - Math - 1st Place
  • Aleea Connors, Ariya Goode, and Johnny Kubeika - Book Battle - 1st Place
  • Addy Ridenoure, Kynlee Sikora, Jonah Sargent, and Gerard Torres. - Robotics - 2nd Place
  • Kaylee Rutherford - Creative Writing - 3rd Place

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Martin’s Round Up Campaign for Bright Futures

Martin’s has selected Bright Futures as the recipient of its Round Up Campaign. When you round up your purchase at Martin’s now through March 31, your donation will help Bright Futures provide weekend food packs for the more than 1,400 food-insecure students at Winchester City and Frederick County public schools.

Winter Weather
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Inclement Weather

As the chance for winter weather approaches, we want to remind you about FCPS inclement weather procedures. When possible, the decision to delay or close will be made the night before. If that is not possible, a decision will be made in the morning prior to 6:00 a.m. and calls, emails, text messages and an app notification will be sent out through the Rapid Communication System. In addition, the message will be posted on Facebook, the division and all school websites, and various television and radio stations.

Follow FCPS on Social Media

There are various ways you can stay connected with news and events happening at Frederick County Public Schools. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn and YouTube.

Seeking Award Nominations

Every month, the School Board recognizes the outstanding achievements of our teachers and staff. Please help us recognize the great work of our teachers and staff by nominating them for recognition at an upcoming School Board Meeting. Learn more.

Redbud Run Students Participate in Mock Shark Tank

Shark Tank was the final presentation portion of the fifth grade's Makerlab unit. In this unit, students learn about inventors, copyright, trademark, budgeting and marketing. Students create two prototypes of inventions. Students then choose the invention they like best and create a budget and marketing plan. Teams pitch their invention to the mock Shark Tank panel to request funding for their idea. Dr. Hummer jumped in as a guest judge!

Frederick County Middle School Students Visit the Capitol

Four Frederick County Middle School students attended Virginia FFA Day at the Capitol yesterday. What an amazing experience! They were able to meet with Senator French and Delegates Wiley, Scott and Coyer to share their FFA story and ask for support for Virginia agriculture.

Sherando High School Students Make Sheet Metal Roses

This edition of Focus on Learning features Sherando High School students from Mr. Petrie’s Metal Fabrication Class. Students created sheet metal roses.

Focus on Learning: SHS Sheet Metal Roses
Snow Days - Who's in Charge?

Career and Technical Education Month

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month. CTE programs not only teach students real-world knowledge and skills, but increasingly provide opportunities for dual enrollment, industry-recognized credentials and meaningful work-based learning experiences.

School Board Appreciation Month

February is School Board Appreciation Month. We thank all of our School Board members for their hard work and dedication to the students and staff of Frederick County Public Schools.

Virginia Kindness Week

Virginia Kindness Week is February 11 - 17.


  • No School for Students (Admin Offices and School Offices Closed) - Friday, February 16 and Monday, February 19
  • School Board Meeting - Tuesday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Budget Town Hall Meeting - Thursday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m. (Sherando High School)
  • Budget Town Hall Meeting - Monday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. (Millbrook High School)
  • No School for Students (Admin Offices and School Offices Closed) - Tuesday, March 5
  • No School for Students (Unencumbered Planning) - Monday, March 11
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