School News
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Dowell J. Howard 2023-24 CTE Course Application
The online application for Career and Technical Education classes at Dowell J. Howard Center for the 2023-24 school year is now available. The priority deadline to apply is April 1, 2023.
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2023 Mountain Vista Governor's School Application
Applications for admission to Mountain Vista Governor's School are available online and in the counseling office. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2023.
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Parking Permits
Please remember that Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores wishing to purchase a parking permit must have their car registration and their driver’s license with them at the time of registration.
Division News
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2023-24 Kindergarten Registration
FCPS will be conducting kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year in two phases this year.
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2023 General Assembly
Many bills that could impact public schools in Virginia will be considered during the 2023 General Assembly.
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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.
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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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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.
Upcoming Events
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February 20, 2023
No School (Presidents Day) (Admin Offices and School Offices Closed)
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March 16, 2023
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March 17, 2023
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March 29, 2023
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May 31, 2023
7:00 PM Sherando High School Graduation
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June 2, 2023
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June 5, 2023
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June 6, 2023
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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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Mr. John Nelson
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Featured Video
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As Superintendent Dr. George Hummer prepares to present his proposed budget to the School Board in February, there are some important things about the school division's budget the public should know. Budget transparency is important to the Frederick County Public Schools and there is a variety of information about the budget available on the school division's website.
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