SCHOOL CALENDAR
Date
Event
Time
Friday, May 31
Tuesday, June 4
Wednesday, June 5
Thursday, June 6
Friday, June 7
Last Day of School (2 hr. early dismissal)
12:15 dismissal
Dates and times are subject to change
Congratulations to the Frederick High School Class of 2024!
On May 20th we celebrated the Frederick High School Class of 2024.
On behalf of the faculty and staff of FHS we would like to congratulate each member of the Senior Class for all their amazing accomplishments.
Click Here to see a list of all the Colleges and University's our Cadets will be attending in the Fall!
If you were unable to attend our graduation ceremony or student awards ceremony you will find links to both programs at the bottom of this message.
Senior Award Ceremony
Graduation Ceremony
As of July 1, 2024 Pear Deck Tutor (formerly TutorMe) will not be available for FCPS students. This program was paid for by ARP ESSER grant funds that come to an end August 31, 2024. The Frederick County Library has an online tutoring platform called Brainfuse HelpNow. This service can be used with a Frederick County Public Library Card Number. HelpNow is a resource designed for K-12 students and beyond. Live tutoring is available in English and Spanish from 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. to provide homework help for core subjects, including mathematics, science, and English language arts. Practice long division, improve reading comprehension, and learn other key skills. Practice for standardized tests. Students may submit papers to HelpNow’s Writing Lab for expert assistance and feedback, or collaborate with peers in virtual study spaces.
More information is available at the FCPL website, https://www.fcpl.org/learn/brainfuse-helpnow
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 – June 2024 (English) LYNX Newsletter – June 2024 (Spanish)
Only one week to go! Wave good-bye to 2023-2024. Don’t let those grades dip low. Learning Lab will help you soar! Sign Up on the form below. 1:15 is a deadline not to ignore. Cadets let’s finish with no woe. Instead let’s finish with a strong roar!
Learning Lab Form 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
Attention Class of 2025 Parents
Safe and Sane is a parent led organization that puts on an all night celebration the night of graduation. The school is not affiliated with this nonprofit/event. Each year a new committee is needed to raise funds and hold the event. If you are interested in being a part of Safe and Sane please email Monica Skidmore at: fhscadetssafeandsane@gmail.com
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.
Don't forget to follow the SGA Instagram at: FHSSGA_ to stay up to date on all SGA events!
NEW PROGRAM! Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services will be offering an Internship program for Juniors and Seniors. Please apply and stop by to see Work-Based Learning Coordinator, robin.brawner@fcps.org.
Use the link below for more information:
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services
Interested in Work Study/Internship/Apprenticeship during your Senior year?
Pick up and complete the form located outside of Room 240 or stop by during your lunch shift to speak with robin.brawner@fcps.org. Forms must be completed before you can be scheduled for work-based learning periods.
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FCC Biotech Internship - FCC Dual Enrollment:
https://tinyurl.com/4nxc9pve
https://edu.fcps.org/fhs/media
School’s out for the summer! As your teen rejoices for the much needed break, it shouldn’t mean that they sleep the day away or sit in front of a screen for hours. How can parents and caregivers keep teens motivated to stay active during the dog days of summer?
For teenagers, a healthy dose of physical activity and participation in family and community activities is a prescription for illness prevention, obesity prevention and reducing risk-taking behaviors. Summertime, when the livin’ is easy, is the time to take advantage of potentially more flexible routines and easier access to physical activity resources to encourage teenagers to enjoy activities both independently and with others (friends and family members).
Teenagers should follow the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released in 2015 by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Children who are 6 – 17 years old need at least 60 minutes per day of physical activity, including muscle and bone strengthening activities. Older teens and adults need 150 minutes of moderate physical activity/week and muscle strengthening at least 2 days/week. For additional information about how much physical activity a teenager should get, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics site healthychildren.org.
Without school, there's a lot more downtime during the summer and that can seem daunting. Here are some ideas on ways to encourage your teen to stay active:
Content taken from https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/motivating-teens-to-stay-active-during-summer/
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.
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
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 welcome the new PTSA board members for school year 2024-2025!
President - John Deni
Vice President - Jennifer Goodrich
Treasurer - Jenn Milsovic
Secretary - Jennifer Waugaman
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