School News
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"Classroom to Office" Mentorship Showcase
Students in the Classroom to Office Mentorship section of Economics and Personal Finance recently had the opportunity to showcase their end-of-year projects to family, peers, teachers, NFCU employees and FCPS leadership.
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News From the Nurse
Reminder that all medications need to be picked up from the clinic at the end of the school year. All meds not picked up by June 5 will be discarded.
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New Varsity Football Coach
2001 Sherando High School graduate T.J. Rohrbaugh has been named Sherando's new varsity football coach. Effective July 1, Rohrbaugh will be returning to coach and teach physical education at his alma mater after serving the past two years at Millbrook High School as assistant coordinator of student activities (2021-22) and coordinator of student activities (2022-23).
Division News
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Season of Celebration and Success Stories
Thank you to everyone who took time to share a celebration or success during this year's Season of Celebration and Success.
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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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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.
Upcoming Events
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June 16, 2023
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June 20, 2023
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June 23, 2023
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June 30, 2023
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July 14, 2023
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July 21, 2023
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July 28, 2023
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August 7, 2023
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August 8, 2023
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August 9, 2023
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August 10, 2023
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August 11, 2023
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August 14, 2023
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August 15, 2023
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September 1, 2023
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September 4, 2023
No School (Labor Day) (Admin Offices and School Offices Closed)
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September 18, 2023
Our Principal
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Mr. John Nelson
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Featured Video
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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.