James Monroe High School

As the school year came to a close, the James Monroe High School World Language Department proudly welcomed new members into our chapters of the Société Honoraire de Français (National French Honor Society) and the National Latin Honor Society! To earn induction, students maintained an A average for three consecutive semesters—a remarkable achievement. At graduation, Latin honor society members don purple and silver cords, while French honor society members wear the tricolor cord. Congratulations to all of our hardworking and dedicated language scholars! #JM #WorldLanguages #AcademicExcellence #HonorSociety #Fredericksburg #Latin

Each year, over 100,000 students worldwide take the National Latin Exam to assess their progress and celebrate their success in Latin. This year, eight of our students participated and four scored above the global average! Adam Loudhabachi, Shanil Panchal, and Zachary Colon earned Cum Laude honors (“with praise”), while Zohair Zaman achieved Maxima Cum Laude (“with greatest praise”) and received a silver medal. Congratulationes to all! #NationalLatinExam #Latin #Excellence #CumLaude #MaximaCumLaude #Congrats #jm #fredericksburg

Let's flash back on this Friday to earlier this month, when our JM History Club wrapped up its third and final visit of the year to Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington. Students and teachers had the incredible opportunity to participate in real archaeological work by digging at the site of the original kitchen building from Washington’s era. From uncovering artifacts to learning about colonial life, it was a hands-on experience that brought history to life! They had a blast, learned so much, and walked away with a deeper appreciation for the local stories that shaped our nation. Looking for something meaningful to do this summer? Ferry Farm is open to the public so stop by, take a tour, and uncover some history of your own! #FlashbackFriday #HistoryClub #JM #FerryFarm #HandsOnHistory #GeorgeWashington #LocalLegends #ArchaeologyAdventure #SummerLearning #Fredericksburg

Congratulations to Michael Edwards, May’s Optimist Student of the Month! A dedicated student-athlete at James Monroe, Michael has excelled in both academics and athletics, earning a spot on the Principal’s Honor Roll while competing at the highest levels in football and basketball. His impressive list of accolades includes First Team All-Region and All-District honors in basketball, Second Team All-State recognition, and the prestigious Lowery Memorial Underclassman Athlete Award. With over 1,000 career points and a selection to the Annual Area All-Star Classic Basketball Game, Michael has left a lasting impact on JM athletics. Beyond sports, he gives back to the community through service initiatives like the Celi Leahy Senior Day of Service. Michael plans to attend a four-year university to study Cybersecurity, and we can’t wait to see all that he accomplishes. Congratulations to Michael and his proud mother, Michelle Edwards! #Optimist #Student #JM #Basketball #Football #Honors #Cybersecurity #Fredericksburg

📢 Reminder: This Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are early dismissal days for students. 🧒 Preschool Programs will follow their usual staggered early dismissal times. If you’re unsure of your child’s dismissal time, please contact their program directly. 📍 Dismissal Times by School: 🔹 Hugh Mercer & Lafayette – 12:45 PM 🔹 Walker-Grant & James Monroe – 12:00 PM Thank you for your attention and cooperation!

The 2025 yearbooks are here! Students in grades 9-11 may pick up their yearbook from Ms. Conde in Room 211 starting Wednesday, May 21. Recent JM graduates may pick up their yearbooks between 12:30 PM and 3:00 on Wednesday, May 21, or at any time on Thursday, May 22.

Congratulations to Michael Edwards, May’s Optimist Student of the Month! A dedicated student-athlete at James Monroe, Michael has excelled in both academics and athletics, earning a spot on the Principal’s Honor Roll while competing at the highest levels in football and basketball. His impressive list of accolades includes First Team All-Region and All-District honors in basketball, Second Team All-State recognition, and the prestigious Lowery Memorial Underclassman Athlete Award. With over 1,000 career points and a selection to the Annual Area All-Star Classic Basketball Game, Michael has left a lasting impact on JM athletics. Beyond sports, he gives back to the community through service initiatives like the Celi Leahy Senior Day of Service. Michael plans to attend a four-year university to study Cybersecurity, and we can’t wait to see all that he accomplishes. Congratulations to Michael and his proud mother, Michelle Edwards! #Optimist #Student #JM #Basketball #Football #Honors #Cybersecurity #Fredericksburg

It’s Graduation Day! Meet Vickie Lang, a proud senior at JM! Vickie has made her mark as a dedicated member of the girls’ tennis team, Key Club, and served as President of the National Honor Society. She’s passionate about music, movies, and making memories with friends especially while thrifting and capturing moments through photography. This fall, Vickie is heading to William & Mary to study Psychology on a pre-med track, with dreams of becoming a psychiatrist. We’re so proud of you, Vickie the future is bright!

Graduation is coming up this Friday, and we’re down to just 2 days left in our senior countdown! Today, we're giving a shoutout to Rhett Coulon, twin to fellow senior Sophia. Rhett has been a part of the tennis team for two years and is involved in Key Club and UNICEF. After JM, he plans to start his college journey at Germanna Community College and later transfer, with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. When he’s not working hard on his future, Rhett loves playing Roblox games like Jujutsu Shenanigans and Rogue Lineage. Give it up for Rhett as we celebrate the final days leading up to graduation on Friday!

We’re just 2 days away from graduation on Friday, and today we’re celebrating senior Sophia Coulon—one half of a dynamic twin duo at JM! Sophia has made a huge impact during her time here. She’s played volleyball and tennis all four years, serving as captain for both teams her senior year. She’s also been involved in Key Club, NHS, JM Ambassadors, and SCA. After graduation, she’s heading to the University of Virginia to major in biochemistry, with plans to become a pharmacologist or oncology radiologist. In her downtime, Sophia enjoys reading, watercoloring, and is looking forward to learning how to sew her own clothes. Let’s wish Sophia all the best as she counts down to graduation this Friday!

🎓 3 Days Until Graduation! 🎓 Let’s shine the spotlight on Leah Lewis, a proud member of the Class of 2025! Leah is headed to VCU to major in Radiation Sciences and she's bringing her love of learning, creativity, and confidence with her. When she’s not hitting the books, you can catch her on the basketball court, styling the latest fashion trends, or out making memories from museums and picnics to bowling nights and everything in between. Music is her vibe with favorites like Brent Faiyaz, Jorja Smith, Jhene Aiko, Bryson Tiller, and Drake always in the rotation. She’s also got a deep appreciation for rap, from the classics to the current hits. And don’t forget the camera, Leah loves capturing special moments and turning them into memories that last. Let’s hear it for Leah as we count down the final days! The future is bright, and she’s ready to shine. #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #Graduation #JM #VCU #Science

4 days until GRADUATION! Let's meet Senior Meklit Tesfay! Meklit is a talented senior who loves theater, shines on the varsity soccer team, and has big plans for the future she's headed to ODU to pursue a career in engineering! Let’s celebrate Meklit as she gets ready to graduate in just 4 days! #SeniorSpotlight #ClassOf2025 #CountdownToGraduation #ODU #Fredericksburg #Soccer #Theater

Senior Decision Day Recap! Last week, we celebrated our incredible Class of 2025 during Senior Decision Day and what a day it was! JM’s seniors proudly wore their college, career, and military gear as they revealed their next steps and celebrated all their hard work and achievements. Whether they’re heading off to universities, trade schools, the military, or straight into the workforce, we couldn't be prouder of their journeys ahead. Now, the countdown is officially on and our seniors graduate in just ONE WEEK! Let’s finish strong and keep the celebrations going! #DecisionDay #ClassOf2025 #JM #SeniorStrong #CollegeBound #CareerReady #NextChapter #WeAreJM #Fredericksburg

🧠💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚🧠 Our 10th graders are stepping up in a big way by participating in Teen Mental Health First Aid training! This powerful program teaches students how to recognize the signs of mental health challenges in themselves and others as well as how to get help from a trusted adult. We’re so proud of our students for taking this important step toward becoming informed, compassionate peers. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Teen #MentalHealthMatters #PeerSupport #HealthyMindsHealthyHearts #JM #Fredericksburg #Students #training

Join us THIS SATURDAY for the FCPS Mental Health Wellness & Safety Fair at James Monroe High School from 11AM–2PM! We are excited to announce that the students from The HIVE Café will be there with sweet treats and cozy drinks to fuel your wellness journey! 🍫 Milk & White Chocolate Covered Pretzels 🍪 Brownie M&M Cookies • Chocolate Chip Cookies • Funfetti Cookies 🍿 Popcorn ☕ Iced Coffee • Hot Coffee • Assorted Hot Teas Let’s support our minds, bodies, and each other. See you there! #MentalHealthMatters #JM #Buzz #TheHIVECafe #FCPSWellnessFair #Fredericksburg

JM DECA crushed it at the International Career Development Conference and Competition in Orlando, Florida last week! Huge congratulations to Sara Furmuli, who brought home a medal for placing in the Top 10 in the Food Marketing Event for her outstanding role play performance! The JMHS DECA chapter was also recognized for excellence in several areas, including: 🏅 Community Service Project 🏅 Membership Campaign 🏅 Promotional Campaign Congratulations to all! #JM #DECA #ICDC2025 #Proud #Fredericksburg #Student #Success

The Spanish Club wrapped up the year by celebrating their amazing senior members and enjoying some delicious Hispanic cuisine! Thank you all for making it such a memorable year! #SpanishClub #SeniorCelebration #Gracias #JM #Fredericksburg

Happy Principal’s Day to Principal Petty! Today we celebrate an incredible leader, mentor, and role model—Principal Petty. Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and vision make our school not just a place of learning, but a place of growth, safety, and inspiration. From the early mornings to the late nights, your commitment never goes unnoticed. You lead with heart, listen with patience, and inspire with every word and action. Thank you for being the driving force behind our success and for always putting students and staff first. We are truly lucky to have you at the helm. Here's to you, Principal Petty—today and every day! #PrincipalsDay #ThankYou #PrincipalPetty #Leader #JM #Fredericksburg

Yesterday JM students welcomed Ms. Lashley, owner of Joyous Creations Rebirthed LLC, for an inspiring visit! She shared her incredible talent by demonstrating both on- and off-scalp braiding techniques, giving our students a hands-on look at the art and skill behind professional braiding. Thank you, Ms. Lashley, for pouring your passion into our classroom and empowering future stylists! #CareerConnections #JoyousCreationsRebirthed #BraidingSkills #CTE #JM #Fredericksburg