Join us for our Beep & Greet Meet the Teacher events later this month and learn about other ways for you and your child to interact with his/her new teacher.

The 2020-21 school supply list is available.

FCPS has created a set of videos to help families assist their elementary children with practicing skills while at home. These short videos focus on math and reading concepts for students at a variety of grade levels. They are not a replacement for the learning provided by classroom teachers, but are meant to enhance or review skills children and families can practice together.

We are proud to announce that Orchard View Elementary has been recognized as a Common Sense School!

All school offices are closed. In addition, all outdoor facilities such as athletic fields, courts and playgrounds are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing recommendations.

On Tuesday, August 18, the Frederick County School Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the FCPS Administration Building. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Frederick County Public Schools' commitment to adhering to current public health and safety recommendations such as physical distancing, only 10 members of the general public will be able to attend the meeting in person. Those who want to attend the meeting must complete the Meeting Registration Form and will be required to wear a face covering throughout the meeting.

On Tuesday, August 18, the Frederick County School Board's Instruction Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the FCPS Administration Building. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Frederick County Public Schools' commitment to adhering to current public health and safety recommendations such as social distancing, members of the general public will not be allowed to attend the meeting in person. However, the meeting will be made accessible to the public via a live video stream on the FCPS YouTube Channel.

The revised 2020-21 school calendar adopted by the School Board last night moved the first day of school for students to September 8. High school graduation ceremonies have also been moved.

After soliciting additional information and feedback from a variety of stakeholders, the section of the 2020-21 School Reopening Plan regarding face coverings has been revised to require that students in grades two through 12 wear a cloth face covering. Students in pre-K through first grade are strongly encouraged to wear a cloth face covering. Staff are required to wear face masks except when in a private office, physically distant, and not in common areas.

A list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the School Reopening Plan is now available. The FAQs include additional details regarding the hybrid and distance learning models, health and safety protocols, and information about what learning will look like for students under each learning model.

Rising Millbrook High School sophomore Eshal Aamer has published a book entitled The Mathematical Evolution which details the history and development of mathematics throughout history. Eshal credits some of her teachers for helping her develop a love of math and inspiring her to write the book.

Common Sense Education has recognized Frederick County Public Schools as a Common Sense District for its work in teaching students and their families as well as FCPS staff about digital citizenship. Fewer than 150 school districts in the United States have been recognized as a Common Sense District.

Parents with children who will be five years of age on or before September 30 are being asked to contact the registrar at the school their child will attend in order to register their child for kindergarten as soon as possible. Early registation will help FCPS plan for the 2020-21 school year.