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JWHS Hires Three New Head Coaches
James Wood High School has announced the hiring of new head coaches for the varsity boys’ soccer team, the varsity softball team and the varsity football team.
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Colonels Lead the Way
Here's a small sampling of our Colonels giving back to the community this Holiday Season.
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Class 4 Volleyball State Champions
Congratulations to our Lady Colonel Volleyball Class 4 Volleyball State Champions.
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Dowell J. Howard 2023-24 CTE Course Application
The online application for Career and Technical Education classes at Dowell J. Howard Center for the 2023-24 school year is now available. The priority deadline to apply is April 1, 2023.
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2023 Mountain Vista Governor's School Application
Applications for admission to Mountain Vista Governor's School are available online and in the counseling office. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2023.
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Yearbooks on Sale Now
Yearbooks can be purchased by filling out the Yearbook Order Form. Quantities are limited—place your order early!
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Volunteer at JWHS
Sign up NOW by completing the James Wood High School Volunteer Form if you think you may want to volunteer this year.
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ESSER III Spending Plan
Frederick County Public Schools has been awarded $10,801,434.53 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief lll (ESSER lll) funding.
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2023 General Assembly
Many bills that could impact public schools in Virginia will be considered during the 2023 General Assembly.
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FCPS Focus
The latest edition of Frederick County Public Schools’ E-newsletter FCPS Focus is now available. Read the December 13 issue of FCPS Focus.
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Spring Break Extended
The 2022-23 School Calendar has been amended to add three days to Spring Break which will begin on Friday, April 7 and continue through Sunday, April 16
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FCPS On-Time Graduation Rate Exceeds the Average State Rate for the 10th Consecutive Year
For the 10th consecutive year, Frederick County Public Schools’ on-time graduation rate exceeds the state’s average on-time graduation rate. According to the Virginia Department of Education, the on-time graduate rate for members of Frederick County Public Schools’ Class of 2022 was 94.6 percent compared to Virginia’s on-time graduation rate of 92.1 percent. It is also the fourth consecutive year the school division’s on-time graduation rate has climbed.
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Meritorious Budget Award
For the 10th consecutive year, the Association of School Business Officials International has recognized Frederick County Public Schools with a Meritorious Budget Award.
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All Frederick County Public Schools Accredited for 2022-23
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has announced each of Frederick County’s public schools has been accredited for 2022-23.
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Free and Reduced Price Meals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that allowed all FCPS students to receive free school meals the past two years have expired. This means school breakfast and lunch will not be available to all students at no cost during the 2022-23 school year. However, eligible families can participate in the free and reduced priced meals program.
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School Quality and Perceptions Survey Results
School Quality and Perceptions Survey Results- The results from the 2022 Frederick County Public Schools School Quality and Perceptions Survey reveal a majority of students, parents and school-based staff rate the overall quality of their school as good or excellent.
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