Last Friday, Walker-Grant students kicked off after-school clubs. Around 70 students stayed at school on a Friday to enrich their middle school experience by engaging in passion projects with their peers. Jr. Chef Club, Robotics Club, and Future Innovators Club are just a few of the after-school organizations Walker-Grant students can choose to become a part of. Great work, Tigers!

Congratulations to Lafayette Elementary School's Fall Fling Fun Run winners! On Monday, September 16, students of all grade levels at Lafayette participated in the annual autumn fun run. Keep that momentum going and remember — every step counts!

Last week, the James Farmer Scholars attended the Kickoff Celebration for Grades 3-12. They had the opportunity to hear a powerful motivational speech from Guest Speaker Pastor Thomas. We can't wait to see all the incredible things you do this year, Scholars!

On Monday, September 9, a proposed elementary school zoning map for the 2025-26 school year was presented to the Fredericksburg City Public School Board. Please review.

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Did you know that missing 10% of the school year—2 days a month—makes it difficult to learn to read by 3rd Grade, succeed in middle school, and graduate high school? Just two monthly absences can significantly impact the path to academic success. Be Present and Be Powerful! We love seeing our students at school each day. This month, consider taking some time to learn what you can do to fight chronic absenteeism.

We're looking for highly motivated folks who are passionate about working with kids. We have excellent programs to help career switchers, long-time teachers, and new college grads succeed in Fredericksburg.

Interested? Check out our available jobs at https://fxbg.link/FCPSJobOpportunities, or contact our Human Resources Department at (540) 372-1130.

• Field Hockey (WGMS) vs. St. Patrick — 4:30pm @ Walker-Grant Middle School
• Golf (Varsity) vs. Caroline — 9am @ Mattaponi Springs
• Field Hockey (JV) vs. Riverbend — 5pm @ Maury Stadium
• Field Hockey (Varsity) vs. Riverbend — 6:30pm @ Maury Stadium

• Basketball (WGMS Girls) vs. Culpeper — 4:30pm @ Walker-Grant Middle School
• Cross Country (Varsity Girls) — 5pm @ Courtland High School
• Cross Country (Varsity Boys) — 5pm @ Courtland High School
• Field Hockey (JV) vs. Spotsylvania — 5pm @ Spotsylvania High School
• Field Hockey (Varsity) vs. Spotsylvania — 6:30pm @ Spotsylvania High School
• Volleyball (JV) vs. Spotsylvania — 5pm @ Spotsylvania High School
• Volleyball (Varsity) vs. Spotsylvania — 6:30pm @ Spotsylvania High School

• Golf (Varsity) vs. William Monroe — 11:30am @ Greene Hills Golf Club
• Football (JV) vs. King George — 6pm @ Maury Stadium

• Basketball (WGMS Girls) vs. FT Binns — 6pm @ Floyd T. Binns Middle School
• Football (WGMS) vs. Locust Grove — 4:30pm @ Locust Grove Middle School
• Field Hockey (JV) vs. King George — 5pm @ Maury Stadium
• Field Hockey (Varsity) vs. King George — 6:30pm @ Maury Stadium
• Volleyball (JV) vs. King George — 5pm @ James Monroe High School
• Volleyball (Varsity) vs. King George — 6:30pm @ James Monroe High School

• Field Hockey (WGMS) vs. Collegiate — 4:30pm @ Collegiate School
• Football (Varsity) vs. King George — 7pm @ King George High School

• Cross Country (Varsity Boys) vs. Patrick Henry (Ashland) — 9:30am @ Poor Farm Park

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