SCHOOL CALENDAR
Date
Event
Time
Friday, May 17
Senior Graduation Practice @FHS Gym
8-11am
FHS Graduation @Mt. St. Mary's College & Asynchronous School Day for underclassmen
9am
Tuesday, May 21
PTSA Meeting @Heritage Room
6pm
Wednesday, May 22
Thursday, May 23
Friday, May 24
Dates and times are subject to change
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MONDAY, MAY 20th
On Monday, May 20th, the Cadet Class of 2024 will hold their graduation ceremony at 9am at the PNC Sports Complex on the campus of Mount St. Mary's. In order for the FHS faculty to take part in the ceremony, May 20th will be an asynchronous "Learn from Home Day" for all Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors.
Students will access work left for them by their teachers on Schoology. Students who need a paper copy of work will be given the option prior to leaving school on Friday, May 17th. Students will be marked "present" by signing into Schoology and submitting work online, or turning in paper copies when they return to school on Tuesday, May 21st.
Teachers will be available to assist students with their work from 1pm-2:45pm on Monday, May 20th. Prior to leaving school on Friday, teachers will review how students can reach them via email, GoogleMeet or phone.
The Citizens Advisory Council
The Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) serves as a conduit to the Board of Education for public concerns, advice, and information. An email, CAC@fcps.org, has been established for community members, parents/guardians, students, and staff who wish to share concerns, topics of interest, and/or issues with the CAC. Topics raised in these communications will be discussed by the Council and then relayed to Board leadership.
The school year continues strong, help us ensure continuity by using the link below to review the FCPS Student Code of Conduct with your child.
FCPS Student Code of Conduct
FCPS Student Code of Conduct - Español
Schoology
Frederick County Health Department / Frederick County Public Schools
According to FCPS Regulation 400-23 students are not permitted to take their medications home at the end of the school year. A parent/guardian must pick up all medications in the health room by the end of the school day on June 7, 2024.
All medication remaining in the health room will be destroyed by the end of the school day on: June 7, 2024.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Health Room Staff, Frederick High School
240-236-7004
Security Concerns:
Students are encouraged to report security concerns to a trusted adult (parent, teacher, administrator, School Resource Officer). Students may also anonymously report concerns using the Safe Schools Maryland Tip Line at 833-MD-B-SAFE.
In an emergency, call 911. Additional resources can be found on the FCPS website.
Bus Transportation:
Wondering if your bus is running late? FCPS has created a transportation delay board. Information may be accessed on the FCPS website at the following link: TRANSPORTATION DELAY BOARD
Student Meal Accounts: FCPS is no longer using MySchoolBucks.
REGISTER for a LINQ Connect account to see your student(s) balance that will be available to use when school starts. You will then be able to add money, set notifications, view students purchases and more.
2023-2024 NEW PARENT PORTAL for SCHOOL MEALS:
Go to the parent portal at http://linqconnect.com/. If you have questions, call FCPS Food and Nutrition Services at 301-644-5061. For more information about FCPS meals: https://www.fcpsnutrition.com
LYNX Newsletter – May 2024 (English) LYNX Newsletter – May 2024 (Spanish)
A jovial congratulations to the Class of 2024! These last four years flew by quickly but we created many fond memories! The achievements of this class are truly distinctive in the way they overcame the challenges from before, during, and after the pandemic. The LYNX Team is very proud of all of the accomplishments and achievements of the Class of 2024! We bid them a fond farewell as they move forward into their next endeavors! We look forward to celebrating with them at their graduation!
LYNX is Community! Be sure to check out our May newsletter that features our students connecting with our amazing community and business partners! The amount of engagement, activity, and energy our LYNX scholars have is inspiring!
The end of the year is quickly approaching! Students can join us for Learning Lab every day after school to get tutoring in specific content areas, work on assignments, make up tests and/or take reassessments, and prepare for end of the year assessments. Be sure to sign up by 1:15 using our registration form, and remember, you can only sign up yourself! It is important to follow the correct procedures for attending the learning lab and accessing the 4:15 bus. We look forward to seeing you in the lab! If you have any questions, please reach out to a LYNX Advocate: Mr. Moran: marlon.moran@fcps.org; Mrs. McCarrick: andrea.mccarrick@fcps.org Ms. Sands: beth.sands@fcps.org; Mrs. Tongyai (TG): christina.tongyai@fcps.org Follow and Like us @LYNXFHS on Facebook, X, and Instagram!
YOUR FHS COUNSELORS:
Mrs. Wismer
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Jessica.Wismer@fcps.org
240-236-7027
Mrs. Sheri Anderson
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Sheri.Anderson@fcps.org
240-236-7067
Ms. Laren Anderson
Go-Le
Laren.Anderson@fcps.org
240-236-7041
Mrs. Lombardi
Li-Mi
Patricia.Lombardi@fcps.org
240-236-7065
Ms. Meinecke
Mr. Claney
Si-Z
James.Claney@fcps.org
240-236-7069
Ms. Gilligan
MEP Students A-O
Margaret.Gilligan@fcps.org
240-236-7195
Mrs. Byrd
FHS Registrar Vanessa Holness-Sing Vanessa.Sing@fcps.org
Student Support Secretary Lindsey Kurtz Lindsey.Kurtz@fcps.org 240-236-7087
Student Support Secretary Brittney Ferguson Brittney.Ferguson@fcps.org 240-236-7068
Community Liaisons Ana Mejia Ana.Mejia@fcps.org 240-236-7028 & Kimberly Cochran Kimberly.Cochran@fcps.org 240-236-7012
From the Student Services Office:
Questions regarding Dual Enrollment? Please contact Sheri Murphy, Dean of Students, Sheri.Murphy@fcps.org
Questions regarding Work Based Learning ( SSL, Work Study, Internships, Apprenticeships)? Please contact Ms. Melcher, Jamey.Melcher@fcps.org
Applying for a Driver’s Permit and need verification of school attendance? Get the form here: Driver's Permit Form Driver's Permit Form
Need a Work Permit? Apply here: Work Permit
Child Protective Services (CPS): 301-600-2464 - Help for physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect
Mental Health Assistance or Crisis Services: Dial 211 - Help when you feel really anxious or really depressed and need someone to talk with so that you can stay safe.
Community resources can be identified to support you, including Systems Navigation.
Maryland Anonymous Tip Line: 1-833-632-7233 - Report threats or situations that put your safety, or others’ safety, at risk.
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 - Help if you are thinking about suicide
Please join the FHS Counseling Office social media pages where we will share important dates, resources, and content specific to FHS Counseling.
Instagram: cadetcounseling
Twitter: @CadetCounseling
Important for Seniors:
Graduation will be held on MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 at 9 am. Seniors report by 7:30am. Doors will open at 8 am at Mount St. Mary's Knott Arena.
Any questions, please contact david.franceschina@fpcs.org or senior class advisors robin.brawner@fcps.org or brett.templeton@fcps.org.
Safe and Sane information below:
Safe and Sane Website
Parents, Families, Friends and Loved Ones:
Purchase a special memento for your Graduate at the Ceremony. See the flier here for details:
Graduation Flowers and Stuffed Animals
Scan the QR code to view Commencement/Graduation Day photos:
Flier here:
Graduation Ceremony Photos
Please send all attendance related matters to:
FHS.Attendance@fcps.org (please make sure to include the dot after 'FHS')
Picking your child up early from school? Hoping to make the process as quick as possible? We can help! When you know ahead of time that your child is leaving school early (for any reason), please send an email or a note with your child in the morning (please include their first and last name). This simple step helps us help you expedite their dismissal at the needed time.
Feel free to use the sample attendance note here: FHS Attendance Note For all attendance related matters, please email our Attendance Secretary: FHS.Attendance@fcps.org.
SGA Executive Committee
SGA Executive Committee applications will be available from Tuesday, May 21 - Friday, May 24. This is a great opportunity to help the FHS community and gain valuable leadership skills. Committees include dance, pep rally, school improvement, FCASC, social media, banner, and community outreach. See Ms. Pompe or Mrs. Strakonsky with any questions.
Don't forget to follow the SGA Instagram at: FHSSGA_ to stay up to date on all SGA events!
https://edu.fcps.org/fhs/media
MMI is proud to offer Free Sports Physicals to high school students for the 2024/25 school year. These sports physicals are good for the entire 2024-25 school year.
Saturday, May 18th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MMI Main Office
86 Thomas Johnson Court in Frederick
Students should have their forms filled out and signed by a parent/guardian, if they are a minor.
This event will require registration: https://mmidocs.com/spring-physicals.
Free Field Hockey Clinic:
Date: May 21 and May 23 Time: 3:15-5:00 Location: FHS Aux Turf Field Grades: 5-11 Clinic Sponsored by FCA Free Snacks and Drinks Provided Below form must be completed in order to participate Students should wear athletic wear and tennis shoes to the clinic If student does not have a field hockey stick one will be provided to use during the clinic.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaW-sHziLNTSIFfq-MR8uAAafiCOsWPtn8uYCN95HGRuqT4g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Free High School Pre-Participation Sports Physicals
Wednesday, May 29, 5-7 pm
Frederick Health Toll House
501 W 7th St, Frederick
Calling all high school athletes! Frederick Health Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Pivot Physical Therapy, an Athletico company, are hosting free high school sports physicals for Frederick County high school athletes.
Participating students must come with completed FCPS physical forms and must be accompanied by a designated guardian. This service should not replace your annual physical.
Registered appointments are required. Space is limited - register today!
See flyer for more details.
Interested in participating in a Fall Sport?
In the Fall season Frederick High School offers Boys/Girls Cross Country, Boys/Girls Soccer, Cheerleading, Football, Girls Flag Football, Unified Tennis, Golf, Field Hockey and Volleyball.
For more information on try outs and out of season training activities plan to attend the Fall Sports Registration Night on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:00 pm in the FHS Auditorium
REMINDERS:
High School fall sports begin Wednesday, August 14.
All sport physicals must be dated April 1, 2024 or after and must be completed prior to Wednesday, August 14.
Online registration must be completed prior to Wednesday, August 14.
The FHS girls and boys cross country program is looking to add a number of athletes for our program and invite you to join us in the fall. No experience is needed and first time runners will automatically make the team (no tryout) as long as you join from the start. Those with questions can reach out to Coach Strakonsky at frank.strakonsky@fcps.org or Coach Norton at CoachSagexc@gmail.com. Those interested can also stop by the school store to see Coach Strakonsky for more information.
Help us continue our tradition!
Join the Hispanic Family Academy to become an informed, empowered and engaged partner to your child's success.
Learn more from the fliers below:
Hispanic Family Academy
Centro Hispano de Frederick offers a Summer program for all students Grades K-12. For more information, please see the flyer below:
Summer Program
***Please note that TutorMe has changed its name to Pear Deck Tutoring. Same program, new name.***
Frederick County Public Schools partners with Pear Deck Tutor to provide 24/7 online tutoring to all students. The Pear Deck Tutor platform is easy to use and offered at no additional cost to you. With Pear Deck Tutor, students connect on-demand with a tutor who’s an exact match for what they’re looking for — whether they’re stumped by a Calculus equation, craving a confidence boost, or looking for writing feedback.
Use the link below to learn more and watch a tutorial video:
https://www.fcps.org/student-services/tutoring
Volunteers are an important part of our FCPS community. Their work in schools throughout FCPS helps support students and staff alike. The volunteer application process is open for the 2023-24 school year. This volunteer application process will be open throughout the upcoming school year.
This year, FCPS is excited to launch our new FCPS Volunteer Center. This new management system features the ability to self-serve for volunteer opportunities in our schools. To begin, you must complete the registration and training as required in our policies.
If you are a new volunteer, please create your account registration using the following link: Create an account.
If you are an existing volunteer in our Volunteer Center, please access your account here: Sign into your account. Please note that if you have volunteered for FCPS previously, you can use your previous credentials to apply. All past volunteers must reapply.
We look forward to partnering with you in the coming school year!
Do you know a family in need?
Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) is an all-volunteer 501(C)(3) non-profit that builds twin beds, and delivers them, FREE of CHARGE, to families in Frederick County, Maryland whose kids, ages 4-17, are sleeping on the floor, a couch, or with their parents or siblings.
Beds include NEW frames, mattresses, blankets, sheets, and pillows.
See the fliers below for more information: (patience please, they can be slow to load)
SHPBeds_English
SHPBeds_Spanish
Please join us for our next meeting:
Tuesday, May 21 @6pm
FHS Heritage Room
Being involved and serving on the FHS PTSA Board provides the following benefits with less than a couple of hours per week commitment:
1. As a board member, you are able to provide direct support to the students and staff who constitute FHS's beating heart. 2. Serving on the board provides unparalleled access to critical information regarding FHS activities, successes, and challenges, ensuring that members remain abreast of all developments within the school ecosystem. 3. Be part of the voice that advocates fervently for the interests of FHS students and staff alike. Whether championing academic programs or articulating collective concerns to FCPS staff, Board of Education members, or county officials, PTSA members influence the future trajectory of Frederick High School.
For more information, use the link below:
FHS PTSA Board
The PTSA monthly meetings will be held the third Tuesday of every month at 6pm.
~ Check our Facebook page or Instagram for current updates: Frederick High PTSA
For more information about our PTSA click the following link:
https://edu.fcps.org/fhs/ptsa
Please support Frederick High School (FHS) by joining the PTSA!
Simply scan the attached code or drop off a check for $10 in our mailbox and include your name and contact information.
Also, check out our Facebook page or Instagram for current updates: Frederick High PTSA
And for more information about our PTSA click the following link: https://edu.fcps.org/fhs/home
Thanks for your support!
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Principal: David.Franceschina@fcps.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/D_Franceschina
Assistant Principal(s): Sheri.Murphy@fcps.org Rebecca.Hackett@fcps.org Kevin.Pirri@fcps.org Chaitanya.Chary@fcps.org Elizabeth.ONeal@fcps.org Wendy.Garvin@fcps.org Athletic Director: Keivette.Hammond@fcps.org