FCPS Community Bulletin Board
April 9th, 2024
June 27, 2024
Student Celebrations
FCPS Alumni in Broadway Musical that Won Tony Awards
Photo Credit: Miller Mobley
Gov. Thomas Johnson High Alumni Brent Comer Wins Tony Award for "The Outsiders"
“The Outsiders,” a new musical based on a book of the same name by Susie Hinton, officially opened on Broadway on April 11 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. Earlier this month, the musical won four of the awards it was nominated for, including Best Musical, Best Director, Best Sound Design of a Musical, and Best Lighting Design of a Musical. Gov. Thomas Johnson High School 2014 alumni Brent Comer, who plays Darrel Curtis as an original cast member, performed at the Tony Awards over the weekend and was able to celebrate the four wins with his fellow cast members. Comer only performed on Broadway for three months before playing an award-winning part. We know that he has a bright future ahead of him!
FCPS Staff Celebrations
FCPS Principal Recipient of University of Maryland Change Maker Award
Lisa Smith selected as University of Maryland Change Maker Award Recipient
Tuscarora High principal Lisa Smith has been selected as one of this year’s recipients of the Change Maker Award by the University of Maryland’s College of Education Alumni Network Board.
This recognition is given to a University of Maryland College of Education alumni who has done work that has changed the conversation in the field of education in the pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Smith is entering her third year as the principal at Tuscarora high School and her 18th year with FCPS. This is her second professional stint at Tuscarora High. Previously she served as a teacher specialist and assistant principal at Tuscarora. She started her career with FCPS as a social studies teacher at Linganore High School.
Prior to rejoining Tuscarora High, Smith was the principal at Oakdale High for three years.
Smith received two Bachelor of Arts degrees; one in history and the other in secondary education social studies from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Hood College. She recently acquired a certificate from McDaniel College for Equity & Excellence in Education.
Three Teachers Win District Awards from the Maryland Art Educator Association
Three FCPS teachers were recognized for District Awards from the Maryland Art Educator Association in a virtual award ceremony on May 30.
Congratulations to:
- Katie Burkholde, Heather Ridge School, Middle Level Career Award
- Sue Maseth, Walkersville High School, Secondary Career Award
- Donna Lehman, Middletown High School, Outstanding National Art Honor Society Sponsor Award
These teachers were nominated by their FCPS colleagues who wrote statements of support to recognize these amazing educators.
2024 NSPRA Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award Winners
The 2024 National School Public Relations Association Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards have been announced, and the FCPS Public Affairs team has earned awards of excellence and merit for various projects this year.
2024 NSPRA Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards: Excellence
Category: Annual Publications
Category: Excellence in Writing
Category: Video Series (Produced In-house)
2024 NSPRA Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards: Merit
Category: Financial Publication
Category: Newsletter
Category: Video (Produced In-house)
5 Star Service Award
The 5-Star Service Award is for community use in recognizing FCPS employees who show excellence in one of the 5 FCPS goals. Community members are welcome to nominate any worthy FCPS employee.
- This award is designed to provide recognition by community members to employees for excellence in one of the 5 FCPS goals.
- Community members are encouraged to nominate any worthy FCPS employee.
- Nominations will be reviewed on the 15th and 30th of each month by staff in the Offices of the Chief of Staff, Human Resources, and Public Affairs.
More information on the selection timeline and next steps can be found on the 5-Star Service Award nomination form.
FCPS News
Stuff the Bus 2024
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive 2024
Stuff the Bus will be collecting school supplies from June 17 - July 30!
United Way of Frederick County and Frederick County Public Schools have partnered up again to host the annual Stuff the Bus community collection drive to provide necessary school supplies to thousands of local students. The drive effort began Monday, June 17 and will conclude on Tuesday, July 30.
The public can visit any participating business and drop off new, unused school supplies in collection bins. The public can also contribute virtually. 100% of monetary contributions will be used to support FCPS students. The last day to donate to the virtual drive is July 12.
New: Stuff the Bus Distribution
School Supplies will be Distributed Directly to City of Frederick Schools
This year, United Way's Stuff the Bus and Beyond Shelter's Backpacks for Bright Futures programs will distribute school supplies to City of Frederick feeder schools in a new way. Volunteers will now pack backpacks with supplies, which will be given directly to these schools. School staff will distribute these backpacks to students from ALICE households.
This change aims to ensure fairer distribution of supplies and strengthen relationships between students, parents, and school staff. Schools outside the City of Frederick will continue to receive supplies as they have in previous years.
FCPS Free Summer Food Service Program
FCPS Free Summer Food Service Program Details
Beginning Monday, June 17, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services served free breakfast and lunch to anyone in the community 18 years old or younger. Those over 18 who are enrolled in an educational program for people with disabilities will also be served meals.
Meals will be served Mondays through Thursdays at the following 3 schools:
- Lincoln Elementary: Entrance point will be the side doors located at the cafeteria.
- Gov. Thomas Johnson High: Entrance point will be located at the front doors of the school.
- Waverley Elementary: Entrance point will be located at the front doors of the school.
FCPS will serve breakfast at Lincoln Elementary and Waverley Elementary from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from noon-12:30 p.m.
FCPS will serve breakfast at Gov. Thomas Johnson High from 7:30- 8 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-noon.
Meals will not be served on June 19 and July 4. Children must be present to get a meal and the meal must be consumed at the site where the meals are served. The last day of summer meals service to the community will be Thursday, August 8.
To read the Spanish translation, click here.
If you have questions, please contact FCPS Food and Nutrition Services at 301-644-5061.
The Blueprint Quarterly
You are invited to read the latest issue of The Blueprint Quarterly, a communication tool, published by the Chief of Staff’s office, dedicated to providing FCPS students, staff, families, and community, up to date information on our ongoing Blueprint implementation.
Summer Jobs
Water Safety Instructors Needed
Looking for part-time summer employment? Do you like the pool? FCPS is hiring Water Safety Instructors for Walkersville High School to teach swimming lessons. Training will be provided. Must be at least 16 years of age. Lesson sessions run June 17 - July 24, 2024. AM and PM sessions are available.
Lessons are held Monday - Thursday (skip June 19 and July 4). Fridays are used only for a make-up as needed - NO WEEKENDS.
If interested, please contact Renee.Huffer@fcps.org for more information and training dates/times.