School News
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DJH Students Attended World of Works (WoW)!
Students were excited to learn about career options and especially enjoyed the hands-on activities.
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Dowell J. Howard Center Welcomes FCPS 101 Participants
Dowell J. Howard Center welcomes FCPS 101 participants.
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Dowell J. Howard Students Pack Bags for Bright Futures
Students at Dowell J. Howard Center packed 300 bags for Bright Futures to distribute to families this holiday season.
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DJH Nurse Aide Students Prepared for Clinicals
DJH Nurse Aide students have been practicing skills in the Lab. They are prepared to go to Clinicals.
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Successful Trunk or Treat and Car Show at DJH
The Trunk or Treat and Car Show was a big success. A fun time was had by all.
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Dowell J. Howard Receives Silver Platter
Dowell J. Howard Center is proud to receive the silver platter.
Division News
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Message from the School Board Chair
On June 23, Frederick County School Board Chair Brandon Monk issued a statement about the retirement of Schools Superintendent David Sovine and the search for Dr. Sovine's successor.
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Superintendent David Sovine Announces His Retirement
After serving 11 years as the Superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools, Dr. David Sovine has announced his retirement effective the end of the business day on June 30.
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FCPS Graduates Receive Nearly $5.5 Million in Scholarships
This year's graduates from James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando high schools earned close to $5.5 million in scholarships.
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Celebrating a Successful 2021-22 School Year
Read the stories submitted as part of the FCPS Season on Celebration and Success.
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FCPS Focus
The latest edition of Frederick County Public Schools’ E-newsletter FCPS Focus is now available. Read the June 2 issue of FCPS Focus.
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Online Report Cards
Frederick County Public Schools will be transitioning to online report cards for all students during the 2021-22 school year.
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
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Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Admin Offices and School Offices Closed (Summer Hours)
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July 8, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Admin Offices and School Offices Closed (Summer Hours)
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July 15, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Admin Offices and School Offices Closed (Summer Hours)
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July 22, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Admin Offices and School Offices Closed (Summer Hours)
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July 29, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Admin Offices and School Offices Closed (Summer Hours)
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August 8, 2022
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August 10, 2022
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August 11, 2022
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August 12, 2022
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August 15, 2022
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September 5, 2022
No School (Labor Day) (Admin Offices and School Offices Closed)
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October 14, 2022
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October 17, 2022
Our Principal
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Ms. Jan Ball-Brooks
540-722-2134
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Featured Video
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This is the third and final video in a series highlighting a group of Sherando High School students who built an electric car and competed in the 2022 Shenandoah Valley Electric Vehicle Grand Prix. In this video, the students detail the final preparations they made to the vehicle prior to the race as well as the outcome of the race itself.
Check out the FCPS Media on YouTube for more videos like this one.