
✨UPCOMING CAREER FAIR! ✨
FCPS is holding a career fair on Saturday, January 25, at 210 Ferdinand Street. Fredericksburg, Va. 22401.
9 AM – 12 PM
This career fair is for licensed teachers and anyone interested in learning about pathways to a career in education. Preregistration is preferred; however, walk-ins are also welcomed.
📆Date: January 25, 2025
⏰Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
🚩Location: Fredericksburg City Public Schools Central Office, 210 Ferdinand Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Fredericksburg City Public Schools’ Human Resources staff will be available to provide an overview of the teaching profession, discuss various routes to obtaining teacher licensure, and answer questions.
If you’re interested in attending, please register by using the link below.
https://fxbg.link/fcpsjobfair
Please contact Human Resources at (540)372-1130 for additional information.
#teachfxbg


2025 Writing Contest: Innovating Smarter
This contest is sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering and the theme this year is Innovating Smarter. Students will write a piece describing a common object they would make “smart” and explain what it would do, how it would help people, and what could go wrong. The contest is open to all students, of any gender, in grades 3-12 and the deadline is February 1. See more information on the EngineerGirl website.
👉https://www.engineergirl.org/154382/2025-Writing-Contest-Innovating-Smarter


Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed Thursday, January 9 due to poor road conditions and low temperatures that continue to maintain icy travels. While our maintenance department has been hard at work to clear parking lots and sidewalks, some of these remain questionable due to melting and expected refreezing. There are roads in the surrounding area that remain in poor condition making travel difficult if not hazardous.
Essential workers should report at 8AM.
12-month employees should report at 10AM.
Teachers and certificated employees (not 12-month) will have a flexible workday on Thursday and may either work remotely or work at the school building beginning at 10AM.
Anyone who reports should be cautious and take great care while both driving and entering buildings. Safety is always a number one concern.


Fredericksburg City Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7. Buildings will not be open as parking lots and sidewalks are being addressed.
Essential personnel will be notified by their supervisor regarding report times.
The reason for this decision is hazardous road conditions as well as uncertain weather.
We will continue to monitor conditions and communicate any changes with you.


Fredericksburg City Public Schools will extend winter break by one day.
This means all buildings will be closed on Monday, January 6.
Tuesday, January 7 will be a staff workday.
Students will report to school on Wednesday, January 8.
Essential personnel will be notified by their supervisor regarding report times.
The reason for this decision is the timing of snowfall and possible sleet or freezing rain with regard to our ability to safely address hazardous conditions from parking lots and sidewalks. Safety is always our top priority.
We know that anything can change. We will continue to monitor weather, road conditions, as well as parking lots and sidewalks with regard to school opening. We will be in contact with you should we need to further adjust schedules.


REMINDER: School Start Times Survey Closes Tomorrow
👉https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/school-start-times-survey
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is considering the impact of school start time on student success. Your feedback is crucial in shaping decisions that affect our public school system. This survey aims to gather insights on school start times to better understand the preferences and needs of our community. Your participation is highly appreciated.
Resources on adolescent sleep needs and school start times are available here: https://fxbg.link/schoolstart


School Start Times Survey- 👉https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/school-start-times-survey
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is considering the impact of school start time on student success. Your feedback is crucial in shaping decisions that affect our public school system. This survey aims to gather insights on school start times to better understand the preferences and needs of our community. Your participation is highly appreciated. The survey closes on January 5, 2025.
Resources on adolescent sleep needs and school start times are available here: https://fxbg.link/schoolstart


🚀 Ready for Kindergarten? 30 days until the Kindergarten Registration Launch🚀
If you have a child entering Kindergarten next year or know someone who does, it's time to get ready for take-off! Registration for Kindergarten and Kindercamp at Fredericksburg City Public Schools is starting soon. 🏫
🔑 What to bring:
‣Original Birth Certificate or Passport
‣Parent/Guardian Photo ID
‣Proof of City Residency (e.g., utility bill or lease)
‣Immunization Record & School Entrance Physical Exam
‣Completed Registration Forms (available online)
🌟 Attend any registration event, no matter your school zone!
📞 Need help or more info?
🔗https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/new-student-registration
Contact FCPS Registrar, Camm Taylor 📧 ataylor@cityschools.com 📱 540-940-8380
Don’t miss the chance to get your child ready for an exciting school year!
🎒✏️ #FCPS #KindergartenRegistration #ReadyForKindergarten #FCPS2024
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Waving goodbye to 2024! Happy break, Walker-Grant family!! Enjoy the time with family to rest and celebrate the holidays. We love you, tigers, and can't wait to see you back in 2025! ❤️❤️❤️


The Walker-Grant Middle School Concert Band performed in a "candlelight ceremony" at Kings Dominion this past Friday. They did an excellent job and had tons of fun! Way to brave the cold and bring the spirit, tigers! 💚❤️💚❤️



Spot the difference!!! Oh, you can't?! That's because our staff CRUSHED Dress Like a Student Day. Our faculty and staff know our students well, don't you think? 🧡 We love our kids and had so much fun being them for the day! 🧡








Reminder!❄️Winter Break is almost here! ❄️
FCPS will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025.
Monday, January 6- Teacher Workday
**TUESDAY, January 7- Students RETURN to school


🚀 Ready for Kindergarten? 40 days until the Kindergarten Registration Launch🚀
If you have a child entering Kindergarten next year or know someone who does, it's time to get ready for take-off! Registration for Kindergarten and Kindercamp at Fredericksburg City Public Schools is starting soon. 🏫
🔑 What to bring:
‣Original Birth Certificate or Passport
‣Parent/Guardian Photo ID
‣Proof of City Residency (e.g., utility bill or lease)
‣Immunization Record & School Entrance Physical Exam
‣Completed Registration Forms (available online)
🌟 Attend any registration event, no matter your school zone!
📞 Need help or more info?
🔗https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/new-student-registration
Contact FCPS Registrar, Camm Taylor 📧 ataylor@cityschools.com 📱 540-940-8380
Don’t miss the chance to get your child ready for an exciting school year!
🎒✏️ #FCPS #KindergartenRegistration #ReadyForKindergarten #FCPS2024
Share this post; tag your friends; and spread the word!


Walker-Grant has been getting festive the past couple of weeks! Students and Staff showed off their holiday spirit last week, James Farmers Scholars decorated ornaments for teachers this past weekend, and this afternoon staff decorated some ugly sweaters for an upcoming competition!!! We love to see the Tiger family getting into the holiday spirit with one another!!! ❤️💚❄️☃️








🎉Congratulations to our outstanding Excellence in Teaching Recipients🎉
Click the link below to view our 2024-2025 recipients.
👉https://secure.smore.com/n/239yfr


❄️Winter Break is just around the corner! ❄️
FCPS will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025.
Monday, January 6- Teacher Workday
**TUESDAY, January 7- Students RETURN to school


School Start Times Survey- 👉https://www.fxbgschools.us/page/school-start-times-survey
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is considering the impact of school start time on student success. Your feedback is crucial in shaping decisions that affect our public school system. This survey aims to gather insights on school start times to better understand the preferences and needs of our community. Your participation is highly appreciated. The survey closes on January 5, 2025.
Resources on adolescent sleep needs and school start times are available here: https://fxbg.link/schoolstart


At FCPS, our teachers never stop learning! Today, teachers from across the division participated in Professional Development sessions — Youth Mental Health First Aid Training and a CIP Checkpoint Forum 📚✏️🏫



Let's throw it back to one of the best moments from last week! Our first ever Purple Star Military Family Fun Run was a huge success, bringing together students, staff, and families to support military families! Shout out to Mrs. Edleston and her team for putting together this awesome experience for the W-GMS family! 💜💜


Off, Yondr, & Away for Cellphone-Free Schools
On Monday, December 2, 2024, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Matthew Eberhardt presented a video update on our division-wide cellphone free efforts to the Fredericksburg City Public Schools' School Board.
We hope you enjoy the video.
📹https://youtu.be/56mzkD87hGM