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September 4, 2024
The Rho Zeta Sigma Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. would like to invite young males, 8-18, to their upcoming Back-to-School Cookout, which will be held September 14...
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September 4, 2024
The 2024-2025 Fredericksburg City Public Schools academic school year is off to a wonderful start, and we are so please to bring you our state-of-the-art communications platform, ...
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August 30, 2024
August 22, 2024 was an incredible day at James Monroe High School, all thanks to the amazing generosity of Andrew Brennan, Yinzer Logistics, and Amazon! They arranged for the ...
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August 21, 2024
News Release: Fredericksburg Police Department Grant will Assist Teen Steering Committee to Continue Progress on Violence Issues
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August 15, 2024
📌LEARNING LANE CLOSURE UPDATE Learning Lane is closing for emergency stormwater pipe repairs effective 5pm, August 16, 2024. Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle ...
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August 8, 2024
The Fredericksburg City School Board voted on August 6, 2024, to name the new third elementary school and approved the future school’s principal. The current Walker-Grant Middle ...
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August 8, 2024
What is the James Monroe Writing Center? The James Monroe Writing Center is your go-to spot for all your writing needs! Whether you're working on school assignments or personal p...
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August 8, 2024
Please see the summary from the School Board Meeting that took place on August 5, 2024.
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August 5, 2024
Good evening, This is Marcus Petty Principal of James Monroe High School with important announcements: School stars on August 5 with Transition Day for our ninth graders. Grad...
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July 31, 2024
As we get ready to kick off the 2024-25 school year, please take a moment to review some important attendance reminders from Ms. Parker: All attendance notes must have a full e...
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July 24, 2024
The James Monroe High School Student Handbook for the 2024-25 school year is now available. Students and parents should take time to review the handbook before the first day of s...
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July 17, 2024
July 23, 2024 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM Central Park Townhomes 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM Riverside Manor Townhomes 6:00 PM - 6:20 PM Hugh Mercer Elementary School 6:30...
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July 10, 2024
Today, July 9, 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an Executive order calling for restrictions on cell phone use during instructional time in public schools due to incre...
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June 26, 2024
Please consider completing the City of Fredericksburg's Comprehensive Plan Survey . According to the City: "The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range guiding policy document for Fre...
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June 5, 2024
Fredericksburg City Public Schools sends a weekly newsletter called "Tea Time" directly to your inbox. View Tea Time archives here .
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June 4, 2024
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade: Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students will receive summer book bags with 10 books from Just Right Reader . 4th Grade & 5th Grade: Books for 4th G...
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June 3, 2024
Feed their summer smiles with SUN Programs! Make this summer one to remember with SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids . We’ve got meals and new benefits to ...
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May 31, 2024
"Fredericksburg City Public Schools has been awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus program, which it will use to purchase 10 ne...