NATIONAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH
What is career and technical education?
CTE students earn industry certifications and licenses, postsecondary certificates,
associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and higher.
92% of high school students and 69% of college and adult students are engaged in CTE, learning skills in the classroom and on the job.
CTE is good for students, good for businesses, and good for communities.
CTE high school students are college and career-ready: 94% graduate high school, and most enroll directly in college.
CTE is the answer to the nation’s projected deficit of 6.5 million skilled workers, including infrastructure, health care and manufacturing workforce shortages.
February is School Board Appreciation Month
The month of February marks the annual observance of School Board Appreciation Month—a good time to recognize the work of school board members and celebrate public education. Tell your locally elected board members you appreciate what they do for students in Fredericksburg City Public Schools and for being the heart of education by ensuring our students have the opportunity to benefit from a high-quality education. Their decisions and actions affect the present and future lives of our community’s children. Join us in celebrating School Board Appreciation Month in FCPS.
The Heart of Education: Our School Board @VirginiaSchoolBoardsAssociation
There's still time to register. Join us at Get Moving Night!
February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions. FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://fxbg.link/3vJsRRL
UPCOMING CAREER FAIR!
Date: March 23, 2024
Address: 210 Ferdinand Street. Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers, and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed.
Preregistration preferred; however, walk-ins are also welcomed.
If you’re interested in attending, please register at https://fxbg.link/CareerFair.
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (540)372-1130.
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There's still time to register for the fun!
Join us at Get Moving Night!
February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM
Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions.
FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nOtJEi86KECeR4iL0tXrzxgL7oV5l25FlIH0M-7gJDNUN1RGMkdNVDIySjY0QkdHVVM2OFFCSVdQSC4u
❤️FCPS at the VSBA Capital Conference and Legislative Visits!
Join us at Get Moving Night!
February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM
Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions.
FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://fxbg.link/3vJsRRL
Join us at Get Moving Night!
February 1, 2024; 5PM - 6:30PM
Hugh Mercer Elementary School. 2100 Cowan Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Activities include yoga, games, healthy snacks and informational sessions.
FREE of charge! Register using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nOtJEi86KECeR4iL0tXrzxgL7oV5l25FlIH0M-7gJDNUN1RGMkdNVDIySjY0QkdHVVM2OFFCSVdQSC4u
Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, January 19, due to current weather conditions that make travel unsafe.
Employees are on Code Red. Essential workers should contact their supervisor regarding report times.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, January 19, due to adverse weather forecasts. Staff should arrive two hours later than their normal reporting time. We will reassess in the morning and provide an update by 7am if a change is required.
The January Special Education Advisory Committee will be held this evening, virtually from 5- 6:15 pm. Check your email for the Zoom link.
Be sure to join us so we can talk about our upcoming events with I'm Determined as well as our Disability Waiver presentation in February.
If you see a piece of plywood surrounded by four orange marking sticks at various locations in the City, please do not disturb them. This is actually a method that is used to report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service. These were used during our most recent snow event, and they have been cleared with the anticipation we could see some more snow in the next couple of days. They are placed at four locations throughout the City: Walker Grant Middle School, Dixon Park, Memorial Park, and the Ballfields/ Community Garden across from Wicklow Drive.
Happy Snow ⛄️ Day to all!
❤️FCPS James Farmer Scholars Grades 3-8 matriculating at their January Saturday Session during the holiday weekend! So proud of their commitment to the 🥰mission. Thank you to all 👏 - Dr. Catlett
FCPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16 due to current weather conditions and uncertain weather forecasts for the morning that include freezing rain or ice that could impact safe travel. Employees are on Code Red.
Essential workers should report at 10am.
Please be aware that we will be updating our website this Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 15th. Our website may experience some downtime during this process. We're anticipating that the new website will be functioning as it should by Tuesday, January 16th.
Please be aware that we will be updating our website this Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 15th. Our website may experience some downtime during this process. We're anticipating that the new website will be functioning as it should by Tuesday, January 16th.
Please be aware that we will be updating our website this Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 15th. Our website may experience some downtime during this process. We're anticipating that the new website will be functioning as it should by Tuesday, January 16th.
FCPS will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10.
We are advised these conditions are resulting in flooding and may also result in downed trees and potential power outages.
Out of an abundance of caution, we believe a two-hour delay is warranted at this time for all students and employees.
Please stay tuned for possible updates.
Again, FCPS will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10.
FCPS will close early tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9 on the early dismissal schedule.
This is due to the weather forecast for tomorrow that includes heavy rains, high winds, and possible power outages.
All afterschool activities are cancelled.
Preschool, Walker-Grant Middle School, and James Monroe High School will close at noon. Hugh Mercer Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School will close at 12:45.
FCPS will close early tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9 on the early dismissal schedule.
This is due to the weather forecast for tomorrow that includes heavy rains, high winds, and possible power outages.
All afterschool activities are cancelled.
Preschool, Walker-Grant Middle School, and James Monroe High School will close at noon. Hugh Mercer Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School will close at 12:45.
