Click the link below to view the Weekly Principal Update https://wgms.fxbgschools.us/o/wgms/article/1698441
9 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Weekly principal update
UPDATED BUS ROUTES Families, click on the link for the most recent bus routes. https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/parent-guardian-resources Then click + beside Bus Route Info
9 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
UPDATED BUS ROUTES  Families, click on the link for the most recent bus routes.  https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/parent-guardian-resources Then click + beside Bus Route Info
📌LEARNING LANE CLOSURE UPDATE 🚧Learning Lane is closing for emergency stormwater pipe repairs effective August 16, 2024. The detour is southbound Patriot Highway (US 1) to Harrison Road, left on Lafayette Boulevard, to left on Hotchkiss Street, right on Rose Avenue, left to Pender Street to Learning Lane. 🚎Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle School parents, staff and school buses are encouraged to travel Lafayette Boulevard to Pender Street when arriving. Drivers should exit the schools by traveling on Pender Street to Rose Avenue to Hotchkiss Street at the traffic light. 🚘The public is asked to avoid Lafayette Boulevard and travel on US Route 1 until October 2024 due to the anticipated detour-related traffic congestion. Drivers will experience heavier traffic on Lafayette Boulevard during peak school arrival and dismissal times of 7:00am-9:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. All drivers are encouraged to be alert in the areas of Learning Lane and Lafayette Boulevard, watch for detour signage and be extra cautious in the school zones for everyone’s safety. 📲To learn more about this emergency repair work, visit FredericksburgVA.gov or call 540-372-1010. @fxbggov @spotsygov
9 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Learning Lane is closing for emergency stormwater pipe repairs effective August 16, 2024. The detour is southbound Patriot Highway (US 1) to Harrison Road, left on Lafayette Boulevard, to left on Hotchkiss Street, right on Rose Avenue, left to Pender Street to Learning Lane.      Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle School parents, staff and school buses are encouraged to travel Lafayette Boulevard to Pender Street when arriving. Drivers should exit the schools by traveling on Pender Street to Rose Avenue to Hotchkiss Street at the traffic light.     The public is asked to avoid Lafayette Boulevard and travel on US Route 1 until October 2024 due to the anticipated detour-related traffic congestion. Drivers will experience heavier traffic on Lafayette Boulevard during peak school arrival and dismissal times of 7:00am-9:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. All drivers are encouraged to be alert in the areas of Learning Lane and Lafayette Boulevard, watch for detour signage and be extra cautious in the school zones for everyone’s safety. To learn more about this emergency repair work, please read below or call 540-372-1010.
Learning Lane is closing for emergency stormwater pipe repairs effective August 16, 2024. The detour is southbound Patriot Highway (US 1) to Harrison Road, left on Lafayette Boulevard, to left on Hotchkiss Street, right on Rose Avenue, left to Pender Street to Learning Lane.      Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle School parents, staff and school buses are encouraged to travel Lafayette Boulevard to Pender Street when arriving. Drivers should exit the schools by traveling on Pender Street to Rose Avenue to Hotchkiss Street at the traffic light.     The public is asked to avoid Lafayette Boulevard and travel on US Route 1 until October 2024 due to the anticipated detour-related traffic congestion. Drivers will experience heavier traffic on Lafayette Boulevard during peak school arrival and dismissal times of 7:00am-9:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. All drivers are encouraged to be alert in the areas of Learning Lane and Lafayette Boulevard, watch for detour signage and be extra cautious in the school zones for everyone’s safety. To learn more about this emergency repair work, please read below or call 540-372-1010.
Learning Lane is closing for emergency stormwater pipe repairs effective August 16, 2024. The detour is southbound Patriot Highway (US 1) to Harrison Road, left on Lafayette Boulevard, to left on Hotchkiss Street, right on Rose Avenue, left to Pender Street to Learning Lane.      Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle School parents, staff and school buses are encouraged to travel Lafayette Boulevard to Pender Street when arriving. Drivers should exit the schools by traveling on Pender Street to Rose Avenue to Hotchkiss Street at the traffic light.     The public is asked to avoid Lafayette Boulevard and travel on US Route 1 until October 2024 due to the anticipated detour-related traffic congestion. Drivers will experience heavier traffic on Lafayette Boulevard during peak school arrival and dismissal times of 7:00am-9:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. All drivers are encouraged to be alert in the areas of Learning Lane and Lafayette Boulevard, watch for detour signage and be extra cautious in the school zones for everyone’s safety. To learn more about this emergency repair work, please read below or call 540-372-1010.
TRANSITION DAY 2024 IS COMING! Kindergarten, sixth, and ninth graders will attend school for Transition Day on Monday, August 5. All students in grades PreK through 12 will begin on Tuesday, August 6. Click the link below for more details. https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/transition-day
9 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
TRANSITION DAY 2024 IS COMING! Kindergarten, sixth, and ninth graders will attend school for Transition Day on Monday, August 5. All students in grades PreK through 12 will begin on Tuesday, August 6th. Click the link below for more details. Transition Day | Fredericksburg City Schools (fxbgschools.us)
🚧 Learning Lane is closing for emergency stormwater pipe repairs effective August 2, 2024. The detour is southbound Patriot Highway (US 1) to Harrison Road, left on Lafayette Boulevard, to left on Hotchkiss Street, right on Rose Avenue, left to Pender Street to Learning Lane. 🚌 Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle School parents, staff and school buses are encouraged to travel Lafayette Boulevard to Pender Street when arriving. Drivers should exit the schools by traveling on Pender Street to Rose Avenue to Hotchkiss Street at the traffic light. 🚗 The public is asked to avoid Lafayette Boulevard and travel on US Route 1 until October 2024 due to the anticipated detour-related traffic congestion. Drivers will experience heavier traffic on Lafayette Boulevard during peak school arrival and dismissal times of 7:00am-9:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. All drivers are encouraged to be alert in the areas of Learning Lane and Lafayette Boulevard, watch for detour signage and be extra cautious in the school zones for everyone's safety. 📅 Neighborhood Meeting about Learning Lane Detour - Please join us this Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30pm at Lafayette Elementary School in the cafeteria. The community is encouraged to attend to learn more about the Learning Lane stormwater pipe emergency repairs and to speak with City officials. To learn more about this emergency repair work, please visit FredericksburgVA.gov/LearningLane or call the City of Fredericksburg at 540-372-1010. #repost from @fxbggov @spotsygov
9 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Detour Alert
Neighborhood Meeting
Detour Route
Orientation and Open House Dates Preschool Programs 8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103 9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207 10:00am - 11:00am- Classes 102 & 203 10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206 11:15pm - 12:15pm- Classes 105 & 204 12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107 Hugh Mercer and Lafayette August 1 Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm Walker-Grant August 1 5:30pm – 7:00pm James Monroe Open House/Fee Night July 30 3:00pm – 6:00pm
9 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Orientation and Open House Dates  Preschool Programs 8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103 9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207 10:00am - 11:00am-  Classes 102 & 203 10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206 11:15pm - 12:15pm-  Classes 105 & 204 12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107  Hugh Mercer and Lafayette August 1 Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm  All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm  Walker-Grant August 1 5:30pm – 7:00pm  James Monroe Open House/Fee Night July 30  3:00pm – 6:00pm
📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢 Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380
9 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢  Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.  Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380
📢📢 Come out this Saturday to the Annual Back-to-School Funday for food trucks & vendors, games, moon bounces, raffles, giveaways, face paint, basketball, a DJ, and so much more! The event will be held at the GARDEN INN (10429 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg)
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Annual Back-to=School Funday
Due to impending weather, the Super Cat Bus will not be running this evening.
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Super Cat Bus Cancelled
Did you miss the Super Cat Bus yesterday? It's on the move again today and tomorrow. The Super Cat Bus Cell Phone Awareness & Book Distribution Tour Stop by for a sweet treat and helpful resources to prepare for the upcoming school year. Click on the link below to find a location near you. https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1679894
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Did you miss the Super Cat Bus yesterday? It's on the move again today and tomorrow. 

The Super Cat Bus Cell Phone Awareness & Book Distribution Tour

Stop by for a sweet treat and helpful resources to prepare for the upcoming school year. Click on the link below to find a location near you. 

https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1679894
📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢 Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢  Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.  Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380
Looking for dinner plans TONIGHT? 25% of all event sales at Chipotle at 1601 Emancipation Highway will go to the JMHS Marching Band, from 5pm to 9pm. Just show this flyer, or preorder online for pickup with the code GLQYJXG
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
More information below
Orientation and Open House Dates Preschool Programs 8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103 9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207 10:00am - 11:00am- Classes 102 & 203 10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206 11:15pm - 12:15pm- Classes 105 & 204 12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107 Hugh Mercer and Lafayette August 1 Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm Walker-Grant August 1 5:30pm – 7:00pm James Monroe Open House/Fee Night July 30 3:00pm – 6:00pm
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Orientation and Open House Dates  Preschool Programs 8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103 9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207 10:00am - 11:00am-  Classes 102 & 203 10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206 11:15pm - 12:15pm-  Classes 105 & 204 12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107  Hugh Mercer and Lafayette August 1 Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm  All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm  Walker-Grant August 1 5:30pm – 7:00pm  James Monroe Open House/Fee Night July 30  3:00pm – 6:00pm
📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢 Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
📢STUDENT REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON📢  Have you registered for school yet? Student registration closes at 3PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Registration reopens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.  Questions? Contact FCPS registrar ataylor@cityschools.com. 540-940-8380
Off, Yondr, & Away – isn’t just a catchy saying. Cell phones and personal communication devices (PCDs) are no longer welcome during school instructional time. Why? We’re focusing on learning, building social skills, and improving mental health. But what happens when phones are not Off, Yondr, & Away? Read more by visiting our FCPS Cell Phones webpage. FCPS Cell Phones (fxbgschools.us)
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Cell Phone-Free
Is the idea of a cell phone free environment stressing you out? Empower yourself and learn how to break the cell phone addiction cycle before school starts. Check out our FCPS Cell Phones website to learn more. https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/cell-phones-in-schools
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
phone-free graphic
The Super Cat Bus Cell Phone Awareness & Book Distribution Tour The Super Cat Bus will be on the road July 23, 24, 25. Stop by for a sweet treat and helpful resources to prepare for the upcoming school year. Click on the link below to find a location near you. https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1679894
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
The Super Cat Bus Cell Phone Awareness & Book Distribution Tour  The Super Cat Bus will be on the road July 23, 24, 25. Stop by for a sweet treat and helpful resources to prepare for the upcoming school year. Click on the link below to find a location near you.   https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1679894
Orientation and Open House Dates Preschool Programs 8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103 9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207 10:00am - 11:00am- Classes 102 & 203 10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206 11:15pm - 12:15pm- Classes 105 & 204 12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107 Hugh Mercer and Lafayette August 1 Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm Walker-Grant August 1 5:30pm – 7:00pm James Monroe Open House/Fee Night July 30 3:00pm – 6:00pm
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
Orientation and Open House Dates  Preschool Programs 8:30am - 9:30am- Classes 101 & 103 9:00am - 10:00am- Classes 202 & 207 10:00am - 11:00am-  Classes 102 & 203 10:30am - 11:30pm- Classes 201 & 206 11:15pm - 12:15pm-  Classes 105 & 204 12:15pm - 1:15pm - CLOSED FOR LUNCH 1:30pm - 2:30pm- Sensory Sensitive time frame - Classes 106 & 107  Hugh Mercer and Lafayette August 1 Kindergarten 4:00pm – 5:00pm  All Grades 5:00pm – 7:00pm  Walker-Grant August 1 5:30pm – 7:00pm  James Monroe Open House/Fee Night July 30  3:00pm – 6:00pm
Slots are going fast! FREE VHSL physicals are being offered to all W-GMS & JMHS student athletes on July 24 & 31, from 5-7 PM, at the Mary Washington Family Medicine Residency Clinic. Appointments are limited to 100. Reserve your time by emailing Assistant Director Kenton Griffin. Parents, guardians, and school staff received more detailed information via email at 6 PM today.
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
FREE VHSL physicals are being offered to all W-GMS & JMHS student athletes on July 24 & 31, from 5-7 PM, at the Mary Washington Family Medicine Residency Clinic.  Appointments are limited to 100. Reserve your time by emailing Assistant Director Kenton Griffin.  Parents, guardians, and school staff received more detailed information via email at 6 PM today.
📣Calling all rising 9th and 10th graders interested in cheering in the upcoming school year. JV Cheer Conditioning July 16-19; 6 PM - 8 PM at James Monroe High School Sports physical required. Contact Coach Taylor (ctaylor@cityschools.com) or Coach Silver (dsilver@cityschools.com) for questions.
10 months ago, Fredericksburg City Public Schools
For all rising 9th and 10th graders interested in cheering in the upcoming school year. JV Cheer Conditioning July 16-19; 6 PM - 8 PM at James Monroe.  Sports physical required. Contact Coach Taylor (ctaylor@cityschools.com) or Coach Silver (dsilver@cityschools.com) for questions.