Congratulations to the winners of Yovaso's 2024 Arrive Alive Campaign! The WGMS team of Officer Florio, Emily Moore, Lyric Swain, Hannah Carter, Christian Omundson, Najee Clayton, Kim Cunningham and Principal Ventura partnered with the Fredericksburg Police Department to develop creative ideas encouraging safety on our roadways! Way to bring the message and the trophy 🏆 home!
Ms. Taylor transforms summer school into an exciting learning adventure with engaging, hands-on career investigation projects!
FCPS WILL BE CLOSED on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
📰FXBG Advance
Two Local School Divisions Propose Cell Phone Bans
Fredericksburg and Caroline look at going "phone free."
👉https://fxbg.link/4bTPMdl
Coach Turner for the win! Turner traded the dugout for the stands as he led the Walker-Grant boys' baseball team on a final team outing to watch the pros play. #DedicatedCoach
Summer school is in session! Ms. Smith guides our Walker-Grant Middle School students as they sharpen their math skills.
This week, Preschool Programs had 3M film installed on the front windows of the building.
All FCPS entrance windows will have protective 3M film installed to help delay intruders and prevent flying glass shards. This initiative is just one part of our layered approach to safety.
USDA's Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids has meals and new benefits to keep your kids fueled up for summer!
SUN Meals: Children 18 and under can enjoy meals together at eligible meal sites. SUN Meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need all summer long.
SUN Meals To-Go: In some rural areas, SUN Meals can be picked up or delivered right to your home!
SUN Bucks: With SUN Bucks, get $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy more of your family's favorite food, from fresh fruits and vegetables to pantry staples, supporting delicious and healthy meals at home.
More information: https://www.fxbgschools.us/article/1629925
CAREER FAIR
Tomorrow, June 4, 2024; 3PM-6PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed! Preregistration preferred. Same day walk-on welcomed.
Click here to register 👉https://fxbg.link/JobFair
📰FXBG Advance: City Schools to Purchase 10 New Electric Buses
https://fxbg.link/10-new-electric-buses
🍴SUMMER FOOD SERVICE 🍴
The Fredericksburg City Public Schools Summer Food Service Program runs June 10, 2024, through July 19, 2024. All children, ages 1 through 18, are eligible. Please note that parents are not permitted to pick up meals. All children must be present to receive a meal and must eat the meal on-location.
Visit our website for location and times: https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/summer-food-service-program
Congratulations to Ciara Taylor, Andrea Reed, and Vera Schooler at WGMS for earning their Microsoft Educator Certificates, mastering best practices for blended learning. These incredible teachers are committed to growing and adopting new technologies in their classrooms!
Capturing more of the action from Walker-Grant Middle School's field day held last week, our budding student photographer, Micah Lanzone, proves it's never too early to hone your skills and explore the exciting world of work! Thank you for these incredible pictures, Micah!
OUTSTANDING BUS DRIVERS 🚌🚌🚌
Every year the Transportation Department recognizes those who do a stellar job behind the wheel. 👏A round of applause to Darryl Morton and Larry White who drive for Walker-Grant Middle School.
SUMMER READING
Take advantage of the many opportunities for summer reading.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss
Hello Summer! 🌞
While school is out for summer, here are some mental health resources for your student and family!
Call or text 988 from your phone to contact the National Suicide Hotline!
Call 540-373-6876 for the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) 24/7 emergency services line!
To schedule outpatient counseling appointments, visit or call: 600 Jackson Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Phone: 540-373-3223
For additional resources: Call 211 from your phone or visit www.findhelp.org.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools cannot endorse any one specific agency in our community, however the resources listed above are available to the citizens of 22401.
CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, June 4, 2024; 3PM-6PM
Licensed teachers, prospective career-switchers and anyone wondering about pathways to a career in education are welcomed! Preregistration preferred. Same day walk-on welcomed.
Click here to register 👉https://fxbg.link/JobFair
Sending off our students with heartfelt goodbyes and best wishes for a wonderful summer. Until next year, Walker-Grant family!
Two of Mrs. Poudrier's former students visited her English classes this week to share their inspiring journeys from newcomers with little English language proficiency to collegiate nursing and pre-law students. #TigerPride
Walker-Grant Middle School staff hit it out of the park with team bonding at the Fredericksburg Nationals ballgame Wednesday night! It was loads of fun and a big win for the Nats and the Tigers! 🐯
