Walker-Grant Middle School

Calling all future kindergarteners! 🎒 We’ll be at Gladys West this evening for registration.

Families may attend any session, regardless of school zone.

Learn more: https://www.fxbgschools.us/o/fcs/page/new-student-registration

Share and tag a family with a rising kindergartener!

📆 REMINDER

March 30–April 6, 2026: Spring Break

April 7, 2026: Students return to school.

🌷Sunshine, rest, and stories to explore,
Spring break is the perfect time to read more.🌷

We can't wait to meet you! There is still time to join us today and make the best choice for your future. Our Career Fair is going on now until 3 PM today. Walker-Grant Center, 210 Ferdinand Street. We hope to see you soon.

FCPS Welcomes Acors as New Mental Health and Safety Coordinator

During its March 2, 2026, meeting, the Fredericksburg City School Board approved the appointment of Tiffany Acors as Mental Health and Safety Coordinator.

Acors most recently served with Spotsylvania County Public Schools as Director of School Counseling, where she led school counseling student-based mental health teams, implemented school-wide support programs, and developed and monitored a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with state and national standards.

Her previous experience includes serving as a School Counselor for Northumberland County Public Schools and an English and Theater teacher with Richmond County Public Schools, where she focused on building strong relationships with students while supporting both academic and social development.

Acors holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from Liberty University, a Master of Education as a Reading Program Specialist (PreK-12) from Liberty University, and a Bachelor of Science in Education, English 7-12 from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

“I am committed to fostering a safe and responsive learning environment that promotes a positive climate and student well-being,” said Acors.

Superintendent Dr. Marci Catlett emphasized the importance of the role in supporting students and staff across the division.

“Positions like Mental Health and Safety Coordinator are essential to the well-being of our school communities,” said Dr. Catlett. “Ms. Acors brings both the professional expertise and the compassionate leadership needed to support students, staff, and families. Her work will help ensure that our schools remain safe, responsive environments where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.”

Fredericksburg City Public Schools looks forward to the leadership and experience Ms. Acors brings to this important role and proudly welcomes her to the FCPS community.

On March 18th, members of the WGMS Criminal Justice Club got an in-depth look at the Fredericksburg Police Drone team! Here are some recaps 😉🖤

This week, our WGMS Junior Chefs made crepes. They mastered the technique of pouring the thin batter into a perfectly heated pan and flipping each crepe without tearing it, creating a delicate, paper-thin, scrumptious treat. ❤️ We are so proud of them!

Yesterday, our wonderful Dr. Frye ran small math groups for our 6th graders in preparation of benchmark testing and SOLs! Go Tigers 🐯

Reminder to FCPS families: Schools will be closed on Friday, March 20.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, to students and staff.

12-month employees will complete flexible hours by either working remotely or at the worksite.

All buildings will close at noon, March 16. All afterschool activities are canceled.

Essential personnel should contact their supervisor for report times.

The reason for the closure is a severe weather system expected to move through our region tomorrow.

To support families, free meals will be available for pick up at each school from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Thank you for your continued partnership and help keeping our students and staff safe.

Ms. Schneider and Ms. Rahn’s 6th grade Advanced English students wrapped up their Space Case novel unit with a student-led mock trial to convict or acquit the defendant Garth Grisan. Students constructed witness statements, gathered video evidence, and delivered opening and closing arguments, even consulting with lawyers from the public defenders’ office beforehand. It was project-based learning at its finest, showcasing real collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving in action! A huge thank you to our guest judges, including Dr. Avington, and the 8th grade volunteers who served on the jury!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Don't forget about our PTO meeting tomorrow, March 12th, 2026! See you there 🐯

Student Spotlight ✨ Meet Javani Brown, a talented 6th grader with a passion for creativity. Javani was inspired after seeing a cardigan on TikTok and decided she wanted to make one for her mom for Christmas. Using tutorials from TikTok and YouTube, she spent six weeks crocheting a beautiful cardigan made with four different colors. She even wears it to school sometimes and gets lots of compliments! Javani first learned how to crochet when she was 8 or 9 years old, when a neighbor taught her how to crochet. That early inspiration sparked a hobby she continues to enjoy today. When she attended Hugh Mercer, Javani even started a crochet club with her friend Scarlett, sharing her love of crocheting with other students. Her creativity, dedication, and willingness to share her talents with others make this project extra special. Way to go, Javani! 🧶👏

FCPS names Obeng as new Chief Financial Officer

🔗https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2026/03/11/fcps-names-obeng-as-new-chief-financial-officer/

To top off this week of wonder, we want to give a special shoutout to our Mrs. Edleston for organizing such a joyous field trip for our tigers! This week, students visited the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute in D.C.! 🔥 Here are some recaps! 🐯🔥🖤

Some recaps from Ms. Bonilla’s student run store! Students made products and then had “customers” shop a la tienda to buy products with prop currency! Students got to practice their Spanish speaking and customer service skills in real-life scenarios. GREAT job guys! 💕💕💕

More recaps from Jr. Chef club! Look at the technique these students demonstrate. It's amazing!

The Walker-Grant middle school junior chefs were at it again this week, 😍! They made homemade fettuccine and created a scrumptious fettuccine Alfredo dish. Aren't they wonderful? Stay tuned for more recaps of their greatness! Tigers, you're the best. 🔥🔥

Earlier this week, out tigers got a glimpse of their encroaching futures as high-school students at James Monroe! Tigers, we are so proud of you. From the beginning you all have demonstrated excellence, and this tour was the result of that! Join us in congratulating our tigers 🐯

Happy Ramadan! Thank you to Mr. Ebrat for stopping by Ms. Poudrier’s ESL class to help the student with a reading passage about Ramadan, we appreciate you! To our families who're celebrating and observing this month, please know you are dear to us and are here to support you!