The results of the Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest are in! Our talented teaching staff outdid themselves with creative, spooky, and fun designs. Please join us in congratulating the winners:
🥉 3rd Place - "She Ghosted You, Bro" by Ms. Langdon 👻
🥈 2nd Place - "Enchanted Forest" by Ms. Chetister 🌲
🥇 1st Place - "Audrey 2, from Little Shop of Horrors" by Ms. Martinelli 🌱🎶
Thank you to everyone who voted and to our incredible teachers for bringing some Halloween spirit to JMHS! 🎃🧡🖤 #Pumpkin #Contest #JMJackets #Staff
🎃JM students joined the Preschool Costume Parade today, spreading smiles and cheer by handing out treats to the little ones! Such a sweet way to connect across generations and celebrate together! #Preschool #Parade #CostumeFun #JMCommunity
The JM teachers are bringing the Halloween spirit to life today with some incredible costumes! Check out their awesome looks and join in the fun! 🎃👻
#Teachers #Spirit #ChipsandDip #Unicorn
To my fellow principals: Your commitment to building strong communities, supporting your teams, and shaping the next generation is truly inspiring. Here’s to all the hard work behind the scenes that makes a difference. Let’s continue to lift each other up and lead with passion! 💟 Principal Courtney Wheeler
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
JM Community don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to support the JM writing center. The fundraiser is tonight from 4-8 p.m. See flyer for more details.
Last week, JMHS hosted a successful College and Career Readiness Fair that connected students with local employers and exciting career opportunities!
Students had the chance to engage with a variety of businesses, learn about potential job openings, and gain valuable insights into different career paths. We were thrilled to see so many enthusiastic students taking the initiative to explore their future!
A huge thank you to our dedicated staff and the participating employers for making this event possible. Your support is invaluable in helping our students take the next steps toward their careers!
Here’s to more opportunities and continued success for our JMHS community!
#JMHS #JobFair #CareerOpportunities #FutureLeaders
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY
Join us on Monday, October 28, from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Lafayette for our Special Education Advisory Meeting. PEATC will join us from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM. See you then!
Meet Jack Billingsley, the President of JM’s newly formed Varsity Club! Jack is a captain of the varsity lacrosse team, where he’s been playing for 7 years, and he also joined the varsity golf team this past season. As Varsity Club president, he’s excited to work with his fellow officers to boost school spirit and bring fresh opportunities to JM’s athletics department!
#Lacrosse #Varsity #Golf #Senior
JM is embracing a vibrant initiative aimed at brightening students' spirits and fostering an inclusive environment. In a project led by Student Support Specialist Tracy Young, the JM Student Ambassadors recently worked to collect colorful paint chips donated by Lowe’s and Walmart. The goal? To “Paint the School with Kindness.”
This initiative encourages students to write positive affirmations on the paint chips and post them throughout the school’s hallways, transforming the building with messages of hope, kindness, and inspiration. Words like “You’ve got this,” “Stay strong,” and “Kindness is contagious” now greet students and staff each day.
Congratulations to Madison Paige Abbott, October's Optimist Student of the Month!
We are thrilled to celebrate Madison for her outstanding contributions and achievements! Madison has demonstrated incredible dedication through her involvement in various activities, including the UNICEF club, French Club, and as a manager for the volleyball team. Her passion for helping others shines through her volunteer work at the Pollinating Garden and the local nursing home.
In addition to her extracurricular commitments, Madison has excelled academically, earning the Algebra Award for her hard work and determination.
As she prepares for her future at Louisiana State University to pursue a degree in Nursing, we have no doubt that Madison will continue to make a positive impact on those around her.
Congratulations, Madison! Keep shining bright!
#OptimistStudent #LSU #Nursing #UNICEF #FrenchClub
📌Survey closes Thursday, October 31 at 4 PM
We Want Your Input on the 2025-26 Zoning Information
Click here to share your thoughts👉 https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/2025-26-zoning-information
We're pleased to share the proposed school zoning map for Fredericksburg City Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year, presented to the School Board on September 9, 2024. While the map is still under consideration, we recognize that it may prompt questions and concerns from our community. We encourage you to explore the proposed changes and reach out with any feedback. Your input is invaluable as we work together to support our students and families—we're committed to ensuring that every student feels at home in their new school environment.
❤️FCPS James Farmer 📔🖊️Scholars Grades 3-8 October Saturday Session at James Monroe High School
James Farmer Scholars matriculating at UMW 🦅 at the College of Education exploring, engaging, and enjoying STEM Activities! 🤖
"Happy National Principals Month to all the hard-working school leaders in Fredericksburg City Public Schools and beyond. Your commitment to our students and staff helped to guide me in my growth as a school leader. Each day I find inspiration from you and in your acts. Thank you for all you do and for all you are working to build in our Fredericksburg community." Principal Jay Snyder
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
Ms. Loehr's class had an incredible experience with at Wegmans last week! Her students took part in Community-Based Instruction, learning valuable life skills in a real-world environment. From practicing money management to making healthy choices, these hands-on lessons are a key part of building independence and confidence.
A huge thank you to Wegmans for welcoming us and supporting our students on their journey to success! #CommunityBasedInstruction #LifeSkills #LearningInAction #Wegmans #BuildingConfidence #SupportingOurStudents
📰James Monroe High School Key Club📰
"Students from James Monroe High School (JMHS) in Fredericksburg, Virginia, have been participating in Ceili Leahy Day of Service events since the fall of 2016, and these events have become a tradition for JMHS students to serve."
Click here for the full article 👉https://servevirginia.org/stories-of-service/james-monroe-high-school-key-club/
Cowan Boulevard Closure
Please be advised that construction on Cowan Boulevard will begin on Monday, October 21st. This will impact some of our bus routes for Hugh Mercer and James Monroe.
Impacted bus routes below.
James Monroe (JM): Bus Y and Bus J
Hugh Mercer (HM): Bus T (times affected only) Bus M (times affected only)
We encourage parents to anticipate possible delays and to check for updates regarding the affected routes. https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/parent-guardian-resources
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety and efficiency of our transportation.
Residents are encouraged to visit https://fredericksburgva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1759 for updated information, and subscribe to “Public Works Newsflash” https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/list.aspx?ListID=231 to receive updates about this project by text and email.
We Want Your Input on the 2025-26 Zoning Information
Click here to share your thoughts👉 https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/2025-26-zoning-information
We're pleased to share the proposed school zoning map for Fredericksburg City Public Schools for the 2025-26 school year, presented to the School Board on September 9, 2024. While the map is still under consideration, we recognize that it may prompt questions and concerns from our community. We encourage you to explore the proposed changes and reach out with any feedback. Your input is invaluable as we work together to support our students and families—we're committed to ensuring that every student feels at home in their new school environment.
In honor of Digital Citizenship Week, students took on the "Spot the Fake" challenge during lunch! They watched three videos and used their critical thinking skills to decide whether the videos were real, fake, or undetermined. Great job to everyone who participated! #DigitalCitizenship #CriticalThinking
Exciting News! 🐝 The first HIVE boxes were delivered today! Our talented JMHS students created these incredible treats, and we're thrilled to see them delivered to the Central Office staff who placed their orders. Huge shoutout to the hardworking students who put their creativity and dedication into every box! #HiveBoxes #JMHS #StudentCreativity #SupportLocalTalent #snacks
