NATIONAL SCHOOL FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM Breakfast and lunch meals are FREE for ALL FCPS students for the 2021-2022 school year. Breakfast and lunch are available on days when students are in school. Please note that snacks, ice cream, and drinks (other than milk) are not free and must be purchased from the cafeteria.
We encourage families to complete the free and reduced-price meal benefits application even though all children receive meals at no charge because the USDA provides funds that support the nutrition program based on your child's eligibility. Eligibility for free or reduced-price meal reimbursement is based on the following annual income eligibility guidelines effective from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
If you have previously received free and reduced-price meal benefits, you must re-apply for the 2021-22 school year.
FCPS is committed to safe and drug free schools. Check out our resources page at: http://www.fcps.org/academics/Safe-Drug-Free-Schools.cfm and additional assistance available through the Frederick County Health Department at: http://health.frederickcountymd.gov/131/Behavioral-Health-Services
College
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ACT Test Dates
January 21, 2022
March 11, 2022
June 11, 2022
June 24, 2022
Merit Aid: Helps students find merit-based scholarship opportunities before they apply to college. MeritAid.com is the first comprehensive web site dedicated to helping students with the college search by matching them to merit-based scholarships from across the country. Visit www.meritaid.com for more information.
Selective Service: A reminder that under federal law, virtually all men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Students can register on-line at www.sss.gov
SCHOLARSHIPS
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COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE CAMPUS - MEYERHOFF SCHOLARSHIPS The Meyerhoff Scholars Program at is looking for high school counselors to nominate college-bound seniors who have exhibited high aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics (STEM) areas.
The Meyerhoff Program is open to all high-achieving high school seniors who plan to pursue undergraduate studies in STEM. The Program's merit scholarship awards range from $5,000-15,000 per year for in-state students and $10,000-22,000 per year for out-of-state students.
Students should strongly consider submitting their UMBC admissions application by the Sunday, November 1 Early Action deadline and completing their Meyerhoff application online at Meyerhoff Scholars Program by the December 1 Priority Application deadline.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Have you moved? Did you know that whenever you move, you must provide your child’s school with a current (within 30 days) proof of residency? This is a Maryland state requirement. Acceptable proof of residency is as follows (only one of the following is required):
NOTE: We are unable to update the address in our system until we receive a copy of the new proof of residency. It typically takes 3-5 business days for the transportation department to assign a bus after the update is made in the student system.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Connolly (Registrar) at Kelli.Connolly@fcps.org or 240-566-9431.
MOVING / TRANSFER PACKETS
If your child is transferring to another school, please be sure to contact Mrs. Connolly (Registrar) at Kelli.Connolly@fcps.org or at 240-566-9431. Please provide the following:
On the student’s last day of the student’s attendance at OHS, the student will be asked to return all financial obligations such as: Chromebook (to Mrs. Connolly), books (to Teachers), etc… and they will be provided with a transfer packet which will include but not limited to a copy of:
SUPPORT SERVICES:
Mental Health Resources The Maryland Department of Health released a “Student and Young Adult Resource Guide for Coping During COVID-19”. Click here to see it. It’s a handy, comprehensive guide created for secondary and college students to spotlight issues and find resources on how to help themselves and each other through the continued adjustment to pandemic-created changes. Many of the resources also support elementary students. The FCPS Mental Health Matters page can be found here. Students and family members who are experiencing difficulty may wish to contact the Frederick County Mental Health Association (MHA).
Walk-In Behavioral Health Services The Walk-in Service has resumed seeing clients in person at their office located at 226 South Jefferson Street in Frederick for those who prefer to see someone face to face. They are also continuing to offer their Virtual Walk-In platform for those who feel more comfortable with that. The MHA's call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From intervention, a caring and supporting voice at a moment of crisis, to connecting to resources and information, dial 211.
Child Protective Services (CPS): 301-600-2464 Help for physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. 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. 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.
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