Check out this week's FCPS Community Bulletin Board!
FCPS is celebrating Black/African American History Month in Frederick and is focusing on individuals with local ties who have made significant contributions in the arts.
We look forward to sharing weekly features, and we have resources posted to FCPS.org.
In our latest edition of our Essential Video Series highlighting FCPS employees and their pivotal roles, we get to meet Courtney Hrobak, the community school coordinator at Waverley Elementary.
FCPS, in partnership with Hood College, held its 19th annual Model United Nations Conference at Frederick High School.
FCPS welcomed over 400 students from 33 different middle and high schools across the region.
Honored guests included: Mayor of Frederick City Michael O’Connor, Frederick County Council Member Steve McKay, Frederick County Community Liason Ysela Bravo, Frederick County Board of Education President Karen Yoho, and Board of Education Member Dean Rose.
FCPS also extends appreciation to the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (ESFCU), which presented medals to student delegates and provided sponsorship of the event.The support of leadership from our community was instrumental to the success of this important program, grounded in civil discourse, diplomacy, and helping leaders of tomorrow engage in some of the most pressing issues of our world today.
The Board of Education is seeking public review and feedback on three draft calendars for the FCPS 2025-2026 academic school year.
The calendar feedback form and draft calendars are online at www.fcps.org/about/calendar-survey.
The final date for completing the feedback form is Friday, February 2, 2024. Calendar Committee members will present the draft calendars and public feedback at the Board's February 28 meeting. The Board is scheduled to act on the calendar at its work session that day.
Board of Education of Frederick County meetings will be temporarily switching to a mostly virtual format to accommodate construction inside the Board and Control Rooms located at 191 S. East St.
The Board and Control Rooms are scheduled to undergo modernization this year, including the installation of new audio and video equipment, to replace dated infrastructure utilized since the building opened in 2010.
While construction takes place, the Board Room will not be accessible for meetings. Thus, the Board will meet virtually, beginning with the Wednesday, February 28 meeting and continuing through the Wednesday, May 1 meeting with one exception: The Wednesday, April 10 meeting will be in person at Frederick Community College.
All scheduled in-person Board committee meetings will also move to a virtual format starting Thursday, February 15.
The Board’s next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, will take place in the Board Room.
The following Board meetings are scheduled to be virtual:
The following Board meeting is scheduled to be in-person at Frederick Community College:
More details are posted online.
The Board of Education of Frederick County is looking forward to visiting the Catoctin Feeder Pattern for a listening session. All members of the community are welcome!
When: February 21, 2024 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Catoctin High School Media Center, 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont
The informal structure of a community listening session provides an opportunity for the community to highlight areas of celebration and areas of advocacy or concern to the Board, and allows for dialogue and communication between the Board and the community.
The dialogue can be specific to the Catoctin feeder or across all FCPS communities.
Frederick County Public Schools is excited to announce the Elementary and Secondary Science and Engineering Fair and the Elementary Social Studies Fair will take place on Saturday, March 23 at Tuscarora High School.
Please see the links below and attached posters for more details and to register for the 2024 events:
More information is available online!
Out-of-district applications will be accepted by the Department of Student Services office from February 1 to March 1, 2024.
Parents or guardians of students in grades kindergarten-12 who wish to request an out-of-district transfer for the 2024-2025 school year must apply by completing the application. Out of district approvals are only good for one year, so all students/families MUST REAPPLY between February 1 and March 1, 2024.
Additional information about the out of district process is outlined in FCPS Regulation 400-15. The FCPS list of closed schools for the 2024-2025 school year can be found here.
Families will be notified of the decision regarding your out of district request by April 1, 2024. If you have questions, you may contact the Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW) assigned to your child’s school.
For assistance completing the form, please call 240-236-2493.
Families will be notified of the decision by April 1, 2024.
The 2023 Tressler recipient is Suzanne Dashiell Elder from Urbana High School
We're sure you know an FCPS teacher who is making a significant impact on young people. It is time to nominate that individual for the Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award.
A panel of FCPS judges will screen the nominations and select finalists before forwarding materials to Hood College. We welcome nominations from current and former students, teachers and support staff, parents, community members, administrators, and supervisors. Hood College will recognize the winner this spring. Complete eligibility, nomination criteria, process, and selection guidelines are located online at www.fcps.org/awards. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 15, 2024. Please contact Wanda.Ford@fcps.org or 301-696-6900 with any questions.
Did you know you can nominate one of our great FCPS employees for a 5 Star Service Award?
A simple nomination can go a long way!
Award Categories:
GOAL 1: ACHIEVEMENT - Effective Communication - Displays excellent communication skills, actively listens to community members, and provides clear and helpful information.
GOAL 2: OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - Problem Resolution - Effectively handles community member issues or concerns, and takes appropriate steps to resolve them in a timely manner.
GOAL 3: SAFETY & WELL BEING - Empathy and Compassion - Shows genuine empathy and compassion towards community members, understanding their emotions and striving to provide support.
GOAL 4: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT - Going Above and Beyond - Takes extra steps to exceed community member expectations, whether through unexpected gestures of kindness or providing additional value.
GOAL 5: STUDENT AND STAFF EXPERIENCE - Innovation & Excellence - Introduces innovative solutions or approaches to enhance the overall community member experience and address needs.
To nominate a staff member, please fill out the 5-Star Service Award nomination form.
A reminder: The lotteries are open at the following FCPS Montessori charter schools to Frederick County residents for the 2024-2025 school year:
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School (CCMPCS) ages 3 through 8th grade Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School (MVMPCS) ages 3 through 10th grade.
Applications are online: https://mmcimd.org/charter-schools/enrollment/
The lottery deadline is Friday, March 11 at 11:59 p.m.
In an effort to provide increased access to programs and resources that provide opportunities for students, FCPS has launched Peachjar. This new platform will enable us to send important school and community flyers to parents and guardians digitally.
Only flyers from community-based organizations approved at the district level will be distributed via Peachjar. School-based flyers will be rolled out in July of 2024. School-based flyers will continue to be distributed through your school’s newsletters or FindOutFirst messages until July.
Emails containing approved digital community-based flyers will be sent to you. Active community flyers will also be found via the Peachjar flyerboard button on your child’s school website. You can easily click to sign up for events and programs directly from flyer buttons. No more digging through backpacks to find a lost flyer; the Peachjar web flyerboard provides a one stop shop for your child(s) opportunities.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to ensure parents and guardians are well informed about school programs, activities, and events!
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Phone: 301-644-5000