James Monroe High School

2025 Writing Contest: Innovating Smarter This contest is sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering and the theme this year is Innovating Smarter. Students will write a piece describing a common object they would make “smart” and explain what it would do, how it would help people, and what could go wrong. The contest is open to all students, of any gender, in grades 3-12 and the deadline is February 1. See more information on the EngineerGirl website. 👉https://www.engineergirl.org/154382/2025-Writing-Contest-Innovating-Smarter

Congratulations to our amazing JMHS Fashion students on their incredible win against Spotsylvania Fashion students this past December! Your hard work, creativity, and style shone through, and we couldn’t be prouder of your achievement. Keep slaying the fashion game and inspiring us all with your talent! #JMHSFashion #StudentSuccess #CreativityUnleashed #GoJackets

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed Thursday, January 9 due to poor road conditions and low temperatures that continue to maintain icy travels. While our maintenance department has been hard at work to clear parking lots and sidewalks, some of these remain questionable due to melting and expected refreezing. There are roads in the surrounding area that remain in poor condition making travel difficult if not hazardous. Essential workers should report at 8AM. 12-month employees should report at 10AM. Teachers and certificated employees (not 12-month) will have a flexible workday on Thursday and may either work remotely or work at the school building beginning at 10AM. Anyone who reports should be cautious and take great care while both driving and entering buildings. Safety is always a number one concern.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7. Buildings will not be open as parking lots and sidewalks are being addressed. Essential personnel will be notified by their supervisor regarding report times. The reason for this decision is hazardous road conditions as well as uncertain weather. We will continue to monitor conditions and communicate any changes with you.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will extend winter break by one day. This means all buildings will be closed on Monday, January 6. Tuesday, January 7 will be a staff workday. Students will report to school on Wednesday, January 8. Essential personnel will be notified by their supervisor regarding report times. The reason for this decision is the timing of snowfall and possible sleet or freezing rain with regard to our ability to safely address hazardous conditions from parking lots and sidewalks. Safety is always our top priority. We know that anything can change. We will continue to monitor weather, road conditions, as well as parking lots and sidewalks with regard to school opening. We will be in contact with you should we need to further adjust schedules.

REMINDER: School Start Times Survey Closes Tomorrow 👉https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/school-start-times-survey Fredericksburg City Public Schools is considering the impact of school start time on student success. Your feedback is crucial in shaping decisions that affect our public school system. This survey aims to gather insights on school start times to better understand the preferences and needs of our community. Your participation is highly appreciated. Resources on adolescent sleep needs and school start times are available here: https://fxbg.link/schoolstart

❤️JMHS 🐝 Swim 🏊‍♀️ Team! Go Jackets! #throwbackthursday

As we step into the new year, we want to take a moment to show our appreciation for our incredible Student Ambassadors. This dedicated group of students goes above and beyond to positively promote James Monroe. Volunteering their time and talents, they serve as liaisons between our current JM community and prospective students, warmly welcoming families and showcasing all that makes JM special. You’ll find them at campus events, proudly representing Yellow Jacket pride and making lasting connections. Through their role, they also gain valuable skills in communication, public relations, marketing, and more—preparing for success beyond JM. We’re so thankful for our Student Ambassadors and all they do to highlight the spirit and excellence of James Monroe. #Ambassadors #StudentSuccess #Appreciation #RoleModels #JM #NewYear

As we reflect with gratitude this time of year, we’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement to kick off the new year! Fine Swain soared to victory at States with an outstanding long jump of 17 ft 9 inches, making JM Athletics so proud. We’re also thankful for Dick’s Sporting Goods, who recognized our track team’s success with a generous check this October after the team brought home the state championship! Here’s to celebrating our student-athletes’ hard work and starting the year with pride and gratitude. #GoJackets #StateChamps #TrackAndField #LongJump #DicksSportingGoods #NewYear #Gratitude

Students in Ms. Loo and Ms. Ms. Gillie’s class brought the holiday spirit to life with a gingerbread house contest! From frosted roofs to candy cane fences, the creativity was off the charts. #HolidayCheer #Gingerbread #StudentCreativity #WinterFun #JM

School Start Times Survey- 👉https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/school-start-times-survey Fredericksburg City Public Schools is considering the impact of school start time on student success. Your feedback is crucial in shaping decisions that affect our public school system. This survey aims to gather insights on school start times to better understand the preferences and needs of our community. Your participation is highly appreciated. The survey closes on January 5, 2025. Resources on adolescent sleep needs and school start times are available here: https://fxbg.link/schoolstart

🚀 Ready for Kindergarten? 30 days until the Kindergarten Registration Launch🚀 If you have a child entering Kindergarten next year or know someone who does, it's time to get ready for take-off! Registration for Kindergarten and Kindercamp at Fredericksburg City Public Schools is starting soon. 🏫 🔑 What to bring: ‣Original Birth Certificate or Passport ‣Parent/Guardian Photo ID ‣Proof of City Residency (e.g., utility bill or lease) ‣Immunization Record & School Entrance Physical Exam ‣Completed Registration Forms (available online) 🌟 Attend any registration event, no matter your school zone! 📞 Need help or more info? 🔗https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/new-student-registration Contact FCPS Registrar, Camm Taylor 📧 ataylor@cityschools.com 📱 540-940-8380 Don’t miss the chance to get your child ready for an exciting school year! 🎒✏️ #FCPS #KindergartenRegistration #ReadyForKindergarten #FCPS2024 Share this post; tag your friends; and spread the word!

As we reflect on the beginning of the year, we're so grateful for our amazing students who always come together with such positivity and energy! From the start, your sense of community, kindness, and support for one another has been inspiring. Thank you for making this year so special already! We hope you enjoy your break! #Gratitude #ReflectingOnTheYear #CommunitySpirit #SchoolPride #TogetherWeThrive

Last week was Anything But a Cup Day for our Staffs Secret Spirit Week! Our incredible staff got into the spirit and totally rocked the challenge! From colorful bowls to quirky jars, we had some seriously creative alternatives to the classic cup! It was all about fun, surprises, and school spirit, and we loved seeing everyone’s unique ideas! #SecretSpiritWeek #AnythingButACup #CreativeVibes #SchoolSpirit #TeamFun

Last Wednesday, December 18th, the French Club got into the holiday spirit by celebrating a traditional French Christmas! Students showed off their creative (and culinary) skills by making their own Bûche de Noël—aka Yule logs! From rolling the sponge cake to adding festive decorations, everyone had a blast bringing this classic French dessert to life. Not to mention, they looked almost too good to eat (but trust us, they didn’t last long). Swipe to check out the masterpieces and festive vibes! Joyeux Noël, everyone! #FrenchClub #JoyeuxNoël #BucheDeNoel #HolidayFun #JM

Round 2 of Dress Like a Student Day! We couldn’t stop at just one post—there were TOO many amazing pics to share! Teachers and staff went all out last Thursday, rocking their best student looks and blending right in with the crew. Swipe through and tell us who nailed the "student fit" the best! #DressLikeAStudentDay #SchoolSpirit #TeacherTakeover #Student #JM

👀 Wait… WHAT?! 👀 Turns out, last week the staff had their own Underground Spirit Week and kept it totally on the DL from students. Dress Like a Student Day? Challenge accepted! Last Thursday, teachers and staff secretly showed up rocking the ultimate student look! From hoodies to sneakers, they blended right in. So… who pulled it off best? Drop your votes below! #Student #Teacher #HighSchoolVibes #TeacherTakeover #SpiritWeek #Fun #JM #Secret

The halls are festive with joy, As the break is beginning soon! Teachers decorated walls and doors, To spread the cheer all week long. We’ve tallied the votes—here are the winners: 🥉 Third Place... Ms. Conde! (Christmas Vacation) 🥈 Second Place... Ms. Hard! (He's checking his list) 🥇 First Place... Ms. Dyer! (Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Merry Christmas) Enjoy the break, both far and near— Which decorated door was your favorite this year? #HolidayCheer #FestiveHalls #WinterBreakVibes #JM #Staff

Our AP Biology students are coding their way through midterms and into winter break! This year, they took a creative spin on exams by programming Ozobots to navigate chloroplasts and simulate the magic of photosynthesis. Talk about science in action! #STEMInnovation #APBiology #CodingForScience #PhotosynthesisInMotion #MidtermGoals #FutureScientists

Reminder!❄️Winter Break is almost here! ❄️ FCPS will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025. Monday, January 6- Teacher Workday **TUESDAY, January 7- Students RETURN to school