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Class 4 Volleyball State Champions
Congratulations to our Lady Colonel Volleyball Class 4 Volleyball State Champions.
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Play Auditions - "LIttle Shop of Horrors"
The Performing Arts Department is proud to announce auditions for the James Wood Spring Musical, “Little Shop of Horrors”, on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
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JWHS Football Coaching Change
James Wood High School’s varsity football team will have a new coach for the 2023 season.
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Renovation Update Fall 2022
The new Main and School Counseling Offices are well under way, as well as the new staff parking lot.
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Newest FFA Member
Welcome to our newest FFA Member. He was unable to go to the National Convention with the others, but he is rooting for them from the school.
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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 $10,793,768.89 in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief lll (ESSER lll) funding.
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Superintendent Leadership Profile
The School Board has finalized the Superintendent Leadership Profile it will use to help identify the best candidate to serve as the school division’s next Superintendent. The Board expects to have the new Superintendent assume the job in the Spring of 2023.
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FCPS Focus
The latest edition of Frederick County Public Schools’ E-newsletter FCPS Focus is now available. Read the November 9 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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2022 Support Staff Awards
Over the past week, Frederick County Public Schools Interim Superintendent John Lamanna has recognized five outstanding employees with Support Staff Awards. This year marks the 24th year the awards have been presented to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of the school division’s support staff.
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2023 Teacher of the Year
Please join us in congratulating Redbud Run Elementary School English Language Learner Teacher Madison Baker who has been named the 2023 Frederick County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The other finalists were Evendale Elementary School Third Grade Teacher Sara Landis and Sherando High School French Teacher Crystal Marshall.
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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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Mr. Sam Gross
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