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Band Awards
Congratulations to the Symphonic Band for receiving an overall rating of Excellent at the VBODA State Concert Assessment. The Concert Band received an overall rating of Good.
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Shenandoah Valley Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Congratulations to Emma Messick for placing first place with her project, The Effect of Color on Memory Recall, in the Behavioral and Social Science Division. Emma is eligible to compete in the National Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge.
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Sixth Grade Students to Visit Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Sixth grade students are scheduled to take a field trip to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in April. The cost is $5.00 per student.
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6th Grade Dance
Our 6th Grade Dance for James Wood Middle School students is March 31 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 and includes snacks.
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Volunteers Needed
Please complete our 2022-2023 Volunteer Form to register to be a James Wood Middle School volunteer.
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FCPS Focus
The latest edition of Frederick County Public Schools’ E-newsletter FCPS Focus is now available. Read the March 14 issue of FCPS Focus.
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2023-24 Preschool Applications
Preliminary applications for the 2023-24 FCPS preschool program are now being accepted from the families of eligible students residing in the Apple Pie Ridge, Evendale, Gainesboro, Indian Hollow, Jordan Springs, Middletown, Redbud Run and Stonewall elementary school attendance zones.
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High School Textbook Adoption
Frederick County Public Schools is in the process of adopting new textbooks and supplemental materials for Introduction to Natural Resources (all high schools) and Economics and Personal Finance (James Wood High School) courses. The textbooks and supplemental materials under consideration are available for public review through April 3 in the main office of those schools.
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2023-24 School Calendar
The School Board has adopted the 2023-24 School Calendar. The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 14.
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2023-24 Transportation Forms
The Frederick County Public Schools Transportation Department is asking the families of all current students to go into Parent/Student 360 and complete the 2023-24 Transportation Form no later than March 31.
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Superintendent's Proposed FY24 Budget
Schools Superintendent Dr. George Hummer's proposed budget includes initiatives to address the budget priorities adopted by the School Board and support the school division's strategic plan "Inspire 2025: A Promise for Progress." Dr. Hummer will be hosting the following Town Hall Meetings to answer questions about the proposed budget.
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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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Mr. Grant Javersak
540-667-7500
