School News
-
Armel Elementary Spiritwear On Sale
Help Armel students shine bright. Purchase spiritwear today! Available in youth and adult sizes. Please click for more information.
-
Armel Students Enjoyed The Shine Bright Shindig for Second Quarter
Armel All-Star students celebrated a successful 2nd quarter learning social awareness skills of empathy and gratitude with the Shine Bright Shindig.
-
Armel Second Graders Visit The Discovery Museum
Armel second graders went on a field trip to the Discovery Museum where they learned about roller coaster physics. There was a lot of FUN, collaboration, and learning happening.
-
Students Recognized for Being Role Models
These All Star students were recognized by AES staff members for being excellent role models of our four school rules, and for demonstrating growth in learning about social awareness skills. Shine Bright!
-
Armel Students Enjoyed The Shine Bright Shindig
Armel All-Star students celebrated a successful 1st quarter of following school rules, self-awareness, and self-management with the Shine Bright Shindig. Students enjoyed crafts and playing field games on a beautiful Fall day.
-
Fourth Grade Students Enjoyed Classroom Visits from Deputy White and Others
Armel 4th grade students enjoyed classroom visits from School Resource Officer Deputy White, Lt. Pifer from the Frederick County Fire Department, and Frederick County Explosive Detection Canine, Heidi.
Division News
-
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.
-
2023 General Assembly
Many bills that could impact public schools in Virginia will be considered during the 2023 General Assembly.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
Upcoming Events
-
February 10, 2023
-
February 20, 2023
No School (Presidents Day) (Admin Offices and School Offices Closed)
-
March 16, 2023
-
March 17, 2023
-
March 29, 2023
-
June 2, 2023
-
June 5, 2023
-
June 6, 2023
-
June 16, 2023
-
June 20, 2023
-
June 23, 2023
Our Principal
-
Mrs. Heather Miller
540-869-1657
Follow Us on Facebook
Featured Video
-
Frederick County Public Schools Nurse Aide Program is one of many career and technical education offerings that enable students to earn certifications that can lead to job opportunities. The Nurse Aide program is offered at the Dowell J. Howard Center and is available to high school juniors and seniors.
Check out the FCPS Media on YouTube for more videos like this one.