Everyday Champions, Extraordinary Stories
Everyday Champions, Extraordinary Stories shares inspiring stories of some of the great things happening in our schools—celebrating the students, staff and community members who make a difference every day.
![Building the Future, Honoring the Past: Meet Legacy Staff Teacher Kelsey Frost]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768505730/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/nhgyemgu8e4k8dwjabx0/kelsey_frost_011526.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768505730/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/nhgyemgu8e4k8dwjabx0/kelsey_frost_011526.jpg","width":500}])
Meet Kelsey Frost, an FCPS graduate and Third Grade Teacher at IHES.
![Champions for Kids - January 15, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757509789/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/bnna2os2ox3tp4xjdzvz/champions_for_kids_090925.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757509789/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/bnna2os2ox3tp4xjdzvz/champions_for_kids_090925.png","width":500}])
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Tress Kimble and Julianne Garneau. Read more about them.
![Building the Future, Honoring the Past: Meet Legacy Staff Teacher Jessica King]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768326519/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/asissfvpmoorc85yvq0t/king_011326.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768326519/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/asissfvpmoorc85yvq0t/king_011326.jpg","width":500}])
Meet Jessica King, an FCPS graduate and Kindergarten Instructional Assistant at OVES.
![Building the Future, Honoring the Past: Meet Legacy Staff Teacher Nikki Mongan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767968478/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/zdobsklo1fkvfwszdxwr/mongan_010926.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767968478/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/zdobsklo1fkvfwszdxwr/mongan_010926.jpg","width":500}])
Meet Nikki Mongan, an FCPS graduate and Dean of Students at FCMS.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Danielle Clingerman and David Zirkle. Read more about them.
![Building the Future, Honoring the Past: Meet Legacy Staff Teacher Brittney Greene]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767899234/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/kzwqt2sto5gmrchwvttd/greene_010826.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767899234/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/kzwqt2sto5gmrchwvttd/greene_010826.jpg","width":500}])
Meet Brittney Greene, an FCPS graduate and Special Education Teacher at NREP.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Katherine Flores and Megan Roberts. Read more about them.
![Building the Future, Honoring the Past: Meet Legacy Staff Teacher Katherine Wolfrays]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765828437/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/xqjrxqw3doskjcf6y4ad/katherine_wolfrays_121525.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765828437/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/xqjrxqw3doskjcf6y4ad/katherine_wolfrays_121525.jpg","width":500}])
Meet Katherine Wolfrays, an FCPS graduate who is in her first year of teaching in Frederick County.
![Meet Our Two School Board Student Representatives]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766001393/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/obrocrv81oaunuks5fge/student_reps_121725.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766001393/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/obrocrv81oaunuks5fge/student_reps_121725.jpg","width":500}])
Meet our two School Board student representatives named at the December 16, 2025, School Board Meeting.
![Building the Future, Honoring the Past: Meet Legacy Staff Teacher Heather Gogolin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765825834/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/fwis107t94googkxa9gx/heather_gogolin_121525.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765825834/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/fwis107t94googkxa9gx/heather_gogolin_121525.jpg","width":500}])
Meet Heather Gogolin, an FCPS graduate who is in her sixth year of teaching in Frederick County.
![Building the Future, Honoring the Past: Meet Legacy Staff Teacher Cole McQuaid]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765486109/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/sw0oeslhxely344m6zdp/cole_mcquaid_121125.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765486109/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/sw0oeslhxely344m6zdp/cole_mcquaid_121125.jpg","width":500}])
Meet Cole McQuaid, an FCPS graduate who is in his fifth year of teaching in Frederick County.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Heather Hahn and Robin Stickley. Read more about them.
![Building the Future, Honoring the Past: Meet Legacy Staff Teacher Missy Legge Mauck]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765288321/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/awnocbu6zeivnepahnpx/missy_legge_mauck_120925.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765288321/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/awnocbu6zeivnepahnpx/missy_legge_mauck_120925.jpg","width":500}])
Meet Missy Legge Mauck, an FCPS graduate who has served this division for the past 30 years in the classroom.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Tabatha Baker and Ashley Newman. Read more about them.
![FCPS Presents Safety Ambassador Program at Statewide Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764790297/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/eduzakcuueuch1gqhlhd/vsba1_500_120325.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764790297/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/eduzakcuueuch1gqhlhd/vsba1_500_120325.jpg","width":500}])
FCPS safety and security staff, in partnership with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, presented at the recent Virginia School Boards Association Conference.
![Transportation Department Distributes Turkeys to Drivers and Aides]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764091252/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/mri2ourdhpp2nhdvzovd/turkey_112525.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764091252/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/mri2ourdhpp2nhdvzovd/turkey_112525.jpg","width":500}])
FCPS Transportation Department distributes 250 turkeys to bus drivers, bus aides and maintenance staff. Thanks to CCAP for donating the turkeys!
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Stephanie Galton and Penny Cornwell. Read more about them.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Aileen Seelbach and Tiffany Merrill. Read more about them.
![FCPS Thanks Our Staff Who Have Served]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762792745/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/ziz9uh3kfe2lozq6shao/veterans_day_111025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762792745/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/ziz9uh3kfe2lozq6shao/veterans_day_111025.jpg","width":500}])
Frederick County Public Schools honors and thanks the military veterans across our schools. Meet two FCPS staff who have served our country and now serve our students!
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Allycia Ziacoma and Jessica Barr. Read more about them.
![Robert E. Aylor Middle School Enters FFA Display in Statewide Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762443630/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/bjjk8gqnwjegt2t69faq/aylor_ag_display_with_admin_110625.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762443630/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/bjjk8gqnwjegt2t69faq/aylor_ag_display_with_admin_110625.jpg","width":500}])
The FFA Club at Robert E. Aylor Middle School entered a outdoor display in a statewide content sponsored by the Virginia Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Alan Cline and Patricia Roberts. Read more about them.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Daniel Snyder and Jacqueline Regan. Read more about them.
![A Meaningful Moment of Support and Celebration at JWHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761146684/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/y6vpqynwp8fszuqk3mki/hummer_scope_class_102125.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761146684/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/y6vpqynwp8fszuqk3mki/hummer_scope_class_102125.jpg","width":500}])
This summer, staff at James Wood High School had a unique opportunity to win an extra planning period through a special raffle, with none other than Superintendent, Dr. Hummer stepping in to cover the winning teacher’s class!
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Charles Shifflett and Jennifer Elebash. Read more about them.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Deanna Jageman and Judy Negley. Read more about them.
![Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth: FCPS Students Celebrate Local Apples]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760472597/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/wtvkjokg0j46gqfssg2w/crunch_around_the_commonwealth_101025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760472597/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/wtvkjokg0j46gqfssg2w/crunch_around_the_commonwealth_101025.png","width":500}])
FCPS elementary students participated in Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth. At the heart of this event? The simple, joyful act of taking a big bite out of a locally grown Virginia apple.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized James Kretzer and Michelle Arnold. Read more about them.
![Eighth Grade Students Participate in Worlds of Work]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760467203/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/nhbrn5zwdf5kpstpcdxp/worlds_of_work_100225.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760467203/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/nhbrn5zwdf5kpstpcdxp/worlds_of_work_100225.jpg","width":500}])
On October 2, 8th grade students from our four middle schools had an exciting opportunity to explore their futures during the Worlds of Work event held at Shenandoah University.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Kim Foster and Shannyn Dehaven. Read more about them.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Kirsty Sikora and Lolly Fitzsimmons Read more about them.
![Bennett Weiss Named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757946859/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/rpdwzdjibdp09ngds3bj/champions_mhs_weiss_091525.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757946859/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/rpdwzdjibdp09ngds3bj/champions_mhs_weiss_091525.jpg","width":500}])
Millbrook student Bennett Weiss was recently named a 2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Read more about him and what he hopes to achieve in the future.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Christine Welch and Jenni Bly. Read more about them.
Champions for Kids is our weekly staff recognition program. This week we recognized Debra Tokach and Brandy Corbin. Read more about them.
![Orchard View Students Compete in National Beta Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756303814/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/dl5vgiwfqvguil1x04zy/beta_club_group_082725.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756303814/frederickcountyschoolsvanet/dl5vgiwfqvguil1x04zy/beta_club_group_082725.jpg","width":500}])
Orchard View Elementary Beta Club students recently attended the National Beta Competition in Orlando, FL. Students competed in both individual and team events taking several wins. Read more about Beta and their journey.