School News
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Spring Break
Spring Break is coming! There is no school from March 29 through April 5. We will welcome students back on Monday, April 8.
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Spring Fling Is Coming
Mark your calendars. The Spring Fling will be held on April 19. There will be a silent auction, music, face painting, food and more! Watch for more information coming home with your student soon!
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Students Complete STEM Project as Part of Civil War Unit
Students in Mrs. Dawe's class wrapped up their Civil War unit by completing a STEM project to build a covered wagon to haul supplies.
Division News
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Spring Break
There will be no school for students from Friday, March 29 through Friday, April 5 for spring break. Students will return to school on Monday, April 8. Please note that administrative offices and all school offices will be closed to the public during spring break.
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Preliminary Applications for the 2024-25 Preschool Program to Be Accepted March 4-29
Preliminary applications to participate in Frederick County Public Schools 2024-25 Preschool Program will be accepted from March 4-29. The program will serve up to 72 selected four-year-olds residing in the Apple Pie Ridge, Evendale, Gainesboro, Indian Hollow, Jordan Springs, Middletown, Redbud Run and Stonewall elementary school attendance zones.
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Virginia Assessment Parent Portal
Get access to your student's Virginia Assessment Program test results through the parent portal.
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FCPS to Begin 2024-25 Kindergarten Registration
Frederick County Public Schools will begin kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year on March 1. All children who will be five years of age on or before September 30, 2024, must register for kindergarten. Families should contact the registrar at the school the child will attend to complete the registration process electronically or to make an appointment to complete the process at the school.
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2024 General Assembly
The General Assembly’s 2024 Regular Session convened on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 and is scheduled to last 60 days. Frederick County Public Schools has prepared a list of bills introduced this year that may impact Frederick County Public Schools.
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Edulog Parent Portal App
FCPS families can now use the Edulog Parent Portal for real-time location and information for your student's bus transportation. Learn more about the app.
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Free and Reduced Price Meals
Eligible families are encouraged to apply to participate in the free or reduced priced meals program for the 2023-24 school year. Thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), free school meals will be available to all students at several schools this year.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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April 4, 2024
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April 5, 2024
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April 8, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM OVES PTO Meeting
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April 11, 2024
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April 15, 2024
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April 17, 2024
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM OVES Arts/Spring Concert Night
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April 30, 2024
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May 31, 2024
Our Principal
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Ms. Rachel Rinker
540-869-8642
Featured Video
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The Commonwealth of Virginia's All In VA initiative is making a one-time investment in public education by providing funding dedicated to high intensity academic tutoring. In this program, Gainesboro Elementary School Principal Patty Black, Tutor Cheryl Sparrow and two students talk about how the program is helping to overcome learning loss from Covid-19 and to combat chronic absenteeism.
To learn more about the availability of tutoring for your student, contact your student's school. Learn more about becoming a tutor.
Check out the FCPS Media on YouTube for more videos like this one.