Media Coverage
FCPS hosts virtual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Local WDVM, January 15, 2021 A student from each school was recognized for their positive leadership qualities...Read it
Actively adapting: Urbana's Hailey Smith not letting paralysis keep her from living athletic lifestyle Frederick News-Post, January 15, 2021 Urbana High senior Hailey Smith will play wheelchair basketball for the University of Illinois...Read it
Frederick County delegation updated on vaccine, schools Frederick News-Post, January 15, 2021 FCPS Superintendent and BOE president informed the delegation they hoped to start a hybrid model by mid-February...Read it
Setting sail: Knights star Poffenbarger to join UConn a semester early Frederick News-Post, January 14, 2021 Middletown High star forward, Saylor Poffenbarger, graduated early and is heading to UConn to play this season...Read it
May the best team win: What is Frederick County's all-time best baseball team? Frederick News-Post, January 13, 2021 The FNP asks readers to pick the best Frederick County high school teams of all-time in each sport...Read it
A shoplifter, a store manager and a preppy smoker: Urbana, Middletown HS grads hone acting skills in 'Wonder Woman 1984' Frederick News-Post, January 13, 2021 Three FCPS graduates were featured in the film which is playing at Warehouse Cinemas in Frederick...Read it
FCPS launches dashboard to provide additional information on COVID cases Frederick News-Post, January 13, 2021 The dashboard can be found on the school system’s website and breaks down cases by individual school...Read it
TJ High alum Branden Kline announces retirement from baseball Frederick News-Post, January 13, 2021 Branden Kline, a 2009 graduate of Thomas Johnson High School, posted the news on Instagram...Read it
FCPS debuts new health metrics dashboard Local WDVM, January 13, 2021 The dashboard provides updates on cases for individual schools which are then broken down by student and staff cases...Read it
FCPS superintendent aims to”Recover, Reconnect, and Reinvent” Local WDVM, January 12, 2021 Superintendent Alban introduced the proposed operating budget for the Fiscal Year 2022...Read it
FCPS meal distribution schedule changes due to school closures Frederick News-Post, January 12, 2021 Meals will be distributed for Friday through Tuesday on Jan. 15 and Monday through Thursday on Jan. 25...Read it
FCPS’ Kevin Kendro clarifies status of high school sports in county Local WDVM, January 12, 2021 The winter sports season for high schools and all in-person activities have been suspended indefinitely...Read it
FCPS superintendent seeks $701M for fiscal '22 budget Frederick News-Post, January 11, 2021 The recommended budget includes $6.5 million to address academic recovery and support mental health...Read it
Some FCPS parents are not happy with the decision to delay in-person activities Local WDVM, January 11, 2021 Some parents feel like they had no say in the decision and believe it can impact their child’s social skills and development...Read it
Linganore alum Havenstein is Rams' Ed Block Courage Award recipient Frederick News-Post, January 10, 2021 Rams players voted the offensive lineman, Rob Havenstein, as the team’s recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award...Read it
Public Affairs Spotlight
FCPS debuts new health metrics dashboard January 13, 2021 Frederick County Public Schools is debuting a new health metrics dashboard...Read Article
FCPS names finalists for 2021-22 Student Member of the Board of Education January 13, 2021 Five talented and accomplished FCPS students are in the running to become the next SMOB...Read Article
FCPS plans virtual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 13, 2021 FCPS students and staff will celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....Read Article
Presentation of FY22 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget January 11, 2021 FCPS Superintendent Dr. Terry Alban will share her recommended FY2022 Budget...Read Article
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