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FCPS is proud to announce that 41 teachers achieved National Board Certification for the first time this year! Eight other teachers were recertified. These educators are a shining example of how to best support the needs of every student, every day!
National Board Certification is a nationwide certification program designed to recognize accomplished teachers and generate ongoing improvement in schools. Earning National Board Certification is also supported through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
Certification requires a significant time commitment, which educators have to juggle in addition to their personal and professional obligations! We are so proud of the educators who have reached this milestone.
The new and recertified FCPS National Board Recognized educators were recognized during last week’s Board of Education of Frederick County meeting. The new National Board educators will also be celebrated at an FCPS event in April at the Learning and Leadership Center.
The full list of teachers, their work location and their certification is available here.
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson,
FCPS Superintendent
In honor of Black/African American History Month, we are celebrating Black/African-American artists. Check out our LibGuide to read more about Rose Chaney, Lester Bowie and Misty Copeland!
Out-of-district applications will be accepted by the Department of Student Services office from February 1 to March 1, 2024. This applies to K-12 only.
Parents or guardians 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.
In our latest edition of our Essential Video Series highlighting FCPS employees and their pivotal roles, we get to meet Scott Blundell, our director of safety and emergency management. We get to learn more about his essential role in FCPS and how his team makes the safety of all students and staff a priority every day.
The Essential video series highlights a different employee in each episode. We get to hear, in their words, why they enjoy working for FCPS.
More Essential episodes are coming soon!
Tuscarora High students had the opportunity to visit Washington to meet with elected officials and discuss their experiences as Special Olympics athletes. The school was the first high school in Frederick County to earn Unified Champion School status by the Special Olympics.
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:
Register for the Elementary Science Fair here: http://tinyurl.com/ElemSCIFair2024
Register for the Elementary Social Studies Fair here: https://tinyurl.com/SSfairFCPS
Register for the Secondary Science Fair Here: https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/fcsef/registration
More information is available online!
Urbana High student athlete Ava Duerr is the first recipient of the Ella Bresee Memorial Scholarship. Ella was a proud and beloved member of the Urbana basketball community. She courageously battled Medulloblastoma.
The scholarship is a way to honor and remember the special person Ella was. It is awarded to a member of the Urbana girls basketball team who demonstrates the positive qualities that made Ella such a force.
Ava is well known for being positive, loyal, and a connector of people. In addition to being a leader on the girls basketball team, Ava was also a standout on the inaugural Urbana girls flag football team.
Frederick County Public Schools is excited to host the 31st Annual Career and Tech Fair on Tuesday, March 19 at Frederick High School, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. This event is a cornerstone of FCPS’s efforts to highlight Career and Technical Education (CTE). Leading up to the Fair during February, designated as National CTE Month, middle school students are expanding their skills and knowledge for the competitions listed below that are tied to their related CTE course curriculum.
Winners of classroom-level competitions or judged to advance to school-level competitions will go on to represent and compete for their school in the county championships at the Career and Tech Fair.
This year we are excited to provide the community an opportunity to come and learn about CTE throughout the county while cheering on students at the fair. FCPS’s new Career Coaches from all middle schools as well as high schools, will be on hand to provide information and showcase the amazing opportunities students have to engage in CTE. Additionally, high school CTE teachers, partners, and organizations will be present to share about CTE pathways and extracurricular opportunities such as FBLA, FFA, SkillsUSA, FCPS Robotics Clubs and ACE Mentoring. All students, parents, staff, and community members are welcome to attend to learn about CTE and cheer on middle school students in the competitions!
Doors open at Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick, Maryland, 21701, at 4:45 p.m. and will conclude around 7:00 pm.
Students or parents who want to know more about the classroom competitions should reach out to their student’s middle school CTE Teacher. For more information about the Career and Tech Fair please contact Career and Technical Education Coordinator, Norm McGaughey, or CTE Administrative Secretary, Haley Weldon, at 301-644-5188.
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.
FCPS is encouraging students to send in positive messages in celebration of Black/African American History Month!
Craft a social media post related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s 'I Have a Dream' speech. Share your own dreams for a better future, encouraging others to join the conversation.
Consider the power of social media in spreading messages of equality and justice, and how your dreams align with the principles Dr. King championed.
Messages and photos can be submitted here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdbpySY25ghHR.../viewform
Frederick County Public Schools is excited to invite the public to the annual Job Fair! FCPS is looking for talented and committed individuals to join our team and fill positions across the entire school system.
Come meet representatives from the FCPS system on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 3 p.m to 7 p.m. at The Mount St. Mary’s Frederick Campus, 5350 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703.
All applicants are encouraged to complete their application in advance. You may apply online here: https://www.applitrack.com/fcps/OnlineApp/
Applicants are also encouraged to pre-register for the Job Fair at the Registration Link here: https://forms.gle/twgSKyFgbE9ymrYPA
Those seeking teaching positions can register for an interview at: https://pickatime.com/Initial.../2024_FCPS_Job_Fair
Do you like to plan ahead? If so, check out the 2024-2025 FCPS and MPSSAA athletics starting dates.
Did you know that you can also view future starting dates up to the 2028-2029 school year? Check it out here!
Did you know FCPS has a Facebook page for Spanish speaking community members? FCPS Informando has important updates for families. We encourage our community to check it out!
¿Sabía que FCPS tiene una página de Facebook para miembros de la comunidad de habla hispana? FCPS Informando tiene actualizaciones importantes para las familias. ¡Animamos a nuestra comunidad a comprobarlo!
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