School News

No School - Monday, May 29

There is no school on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. The school office is also closed.

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Title I Family Engagement Survey

Please take the 2022-23 Family Engagement Survey to help FCPS evaluate and strengthen parent and family engagement within our Title I schools.

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Exercise Tracker

The Apple Pie Ridge Exercise Tracker is up and running for the 2022-23 school year! Students and staff will be encouraged to submit any exercise they participate in outside of school as a way to encourage physical activity at home.

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Transportation Changes

Call the school office with transportation changes before 2:30 p.m.

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Resource Day Calendar

Check out the Apple Pie Ridge Calendar on our website to see what number Resource Day it is.

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Division News

FCPS Names Three New Administrators

Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent George Hummer has announced three administrator changes that will take effect on July 1. Dr. Tara Woolever has been named the new principal of James Wood Middle School, Karen McCoy has been named the new principal at Sherando High School and Alyssa McKee has been named assistant principal at James Wood High School.

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Season of Celebration and Success

Starting today and continuing through May 29, Frederick County Public Schools is inviting students, parents, teachers and staff to share their celebrations and successes from the 2022-23 school year as part of the “FCPS Season of Celebration and Success.”

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School Board Approves Changes to 2023-24 School Calendar

At the School Board meeting last night, the Board approved changes to the 2023-24 school calendar. Changes include making August 14 a Transition Day. The Transition Day will be the first day of school for students entering kindergarten, 6th grade and 9th grade. The first day of school for all other students will be August 15. Other changes include adding two additional days (August 2 and 3) for new professional staff orientation as well as adding November 6 and February 16 as days off for all employees.

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FCPS Focus

The latest edition of Frederick County Public Schools’ E-newsletter FCPS Focus is now available. Read the May 2 issue of FCPS Focus.

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This year's Frederick County Public Schools Virtual Art Show highlights a collection of artwork created by elementary, middle and high school students. We hope you enjoy the creativity and talents our students share through their artwork.

Check out the FCPS Media on YouTube for more videos like this one.