FCPS Community Bulletin Board

October 17, 2024

Our Exposure blog highlights Ella Fell becoming the 2024 Maryland Dairy Princess and her journey to this important leadership role.

Last week, author Alleen AF Venable and illustrator Stephanie Yue visited Butterfly Ridge Elementary and New Market Elementary in partnership with Curious Iguana bookstore to greet students and discuss their fourth book in the Katie the Catsitter series.

On Wednesday October 2, the 4-H Camp & Activities Center in Frederick was buzzing with enthusiasm as over 200 middle and high school students from Frederick County Public Schools met Green Career professionals to explore potential career opportunities.

Professionals from 24 organizations and departments represented private industry, higher education, non-profits, and government agencies. Students learned via demonstrations, hands-on materials, and graphics about renewable energy, tree planting and maintenance, stormwater management and water quality testing, agriculture, 4-H, environmental policy, adaptations to climate change, air quality, park management, environmental education, and more.

Last week, FCPS joined school systems across the state and country in honoring and thanking our dedicated Fall Sports Officials as part of the MPSSAA and NFHS Fall Sports Officials Appreciation Week!

Without officials, our high school student athletes could not compete.

Did you spot the Northern Lights in the sky? What about a comet? Our glorious horizon has been in the news quite a bit recently. We are truly fortunate to have the Earth & Space Science Lab in FCPS. There, you can learn more about the universe around us through planetarium shows.

Up next: Spooktacular!

Creepy Critters

Planetarium shows on the hour

Academy for the Fine Arts is the college and career pathway program for FCPS students in grades 10-12 offering focus areas in art, dance, musical theatre, and theatre.

Open House Flyer

Get ready to learn more about 26 career programs available for FCPS students in Grades 10-12. Many offer college credits, dual enrollment, and industry certification and licenses.

October 28: FCPS Fall Cheerleading Competition

Like many school districts across the country, FCPS is facing a shortage of bus drivers. This shortage means that about 20 or more bus routes are being covered by a small number of substitute drivers, Transportation office staff, or other drivers who are filling in. While we have managed to cover these routes, it has affected pickup and drop-off times for students.

Using substitutes and office staff can cause delays, in addition to usual factors like traffic. To keep you informed about any delays, our Transportation department updates a bus status board, which you can find at this LINK and on the “Transportation” page of our website, www.fcps.org. This board shows the most current information on bus times. If a bus route is canceled due to staff shortages, we will send notifications, and you can also check the status board for updates.

We are actively looking for more bus drivers. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/fcps/OnlineApp/. Your help in spreading the word is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your patience and support.