FCPS Community Bulletin Board
April 9th, 2024
June 13, 2024
Student Celebrations
Graduation Highlights
Class of 2024 Graduation Photo Gallery List
The Graduation Photo Galleries for the Class of 2024 are now up! Take a look at some of the photos our Public Affairs Department was able to capture this graduation season.
Superintendent's Cup
Middletown Middle School Named FCPS Superintendent’s Cup Winner for 2024
Middletown Middle School Student Government has been named the recipient of the 2024 Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent’s Cup, making Middletown the first middle school to win the award.
This year’s winner, Middletown Middle School, raised an impressive $11,515 for Sleep in Heavenly Peace by organizing fundraiser events and through the matching donation of Installers DMV. Additionally, students and their families worked with the nonprofit to build and assemble beds, and students made and donated 20 blankets. The Middletown team was also able to give back to their peers by using the fundraising activities to highlight the connection between stress and getting enough sleep.
Sports Celebrations
2024 Spring High School Athletics Recap
During the final weekend of a successful spring sports season, the history-making moments kept coming for Frederick County teams in closely competitive matchups with state titles at stake.
The end result? Four team state championships. Two state-runner up finishes. Memories to last a lifetime.
- Urbana High: Class 4A Boys Lacrosse
- TJ High: Class 4A State Champions Boys Track and Field
- Brunswick High: Class 1A State Title Baseball
- Middletown High: Class 2A State Title Baseball
- Brunswick, Middletown, & Oakdale High: Unified State Champions Track and Field
- Linganore High: State Runner-Up Softball
- Urbana High: State Runner-Up Girls Lacrosse
FCPS Staff Celebrations
Substitute of the Year
FCPS Recognizes the 2024 Substitute of the Year
Substitute Teacher Gregory Biggs was named the 2024 Frederick County Public Schools Substitute of the Year. He was nominated by Hillcrest Elementary School.
Biggs not only accepts daily and long-term substitute positions, 11 days or more, but also volunteers during his free time to help students. He continuously raises standards by establishing relationships with staff, students, and families and by coming to work each day with a positive attitude. He uses his creativity to make learning engaging and fun, while also holding his students accountable for their education. Biggs is an unwavering role model for students who believes in their abilities and encourages them to do the same.
FCPS Fiscal Services Division Earns Two National Awards
The FCPS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Recognized for Excellence
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce that the Fiscal Services Division has been recognized for two national awards for financial reporting for the FCPS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
For the 15th year in a row, the FCPS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In addition, The Association of School Business Officials International awarded FCPS the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 16th year in a row.
“These recognitions are a testament to the operational excellence of the financial reporting department and their fiscal services colleagues who assist in the completion of our ACFR,” said Heather Clabaugh, Associate Superintendent of Fiscal Services for FCPS. “They mark the culmination of the work completed throughout the year to ensure we exemplify our goal of being good stewards of taxpayer funds with transparency and fidelity to the federal, state, and local reporting requirements.”
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
FCPS Free Summer Food Service Program
FCPS Free Summer Food Service Program Details
Beginning Monday, June 17, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services will be serving 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.
FCPS Job Fair
Frederick County Public Schools is excited to invite the public to our annual Job Fair!
FCPS is recruiting for all positions: classroom teachers, special education teachers, multi-lingual educators, speech-language pathologists, instructional assistants/special education instructional assistants, bus drivers, food service workers, technology support, substitutes, and many more!
Tuesday, June 18 from 4 - 6 PM
Catoctin High School
14745 SABILLASVILLE ROAD
THURMONT, MD 21788
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.