Fredericksburg City Public Schools

06/15/2026

🏃🏼‍➡️MOVE YOUR MOOD 🏃🏼‍♂️‍➡️

Movement helps reduce stress, improve focus, and boost mood for both kids and adults.

This week, try:
☀️ 20 minutes outside each day
🎶 A family dance party
🚵🏼‍♂️ Bike rides or walks
💦 Outdoor water games

Healthy minds and healthy bodies go hand in hand.

06/11/2026

Offices closed.

As a reminder, our summer office hours are 7am to 5pm Monday through Thursday.

Our schools and offices are closed on Fridays.

Our in-person hours are 8am to 4pm, while virtual office hours begin at 7am and continue until 5pm.

As always, we want to respond to your inquiries. Please call or email your school beginning tomorrow, Friday, June 12.

06/11/2026

🚔 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀

The Fredericksburg Police Department has received grant funding from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), which supports criminal justice programs and public safety initiatives statewide. This funding will establish an additional part-time School Resource Officer (SRO) position in Fredericksburg City Schools.

The new part-time SRO is expected to be assigned to Lafayette Upper Elementary School. This investment marks the first time all five Fredericksburg City Schools will have full-time School Resource Officer coverage.

SROs serve as mentors, educators, and trusted safety partners within our schools, helping to build positive relationships with students while supporting safe, supportive learning environments. Expanding coverage to every school strengthens that commitment and ensures consistent access to an officer for students, staff, and families.

In addition, the grant will fund specialized educational tools, including Fatal Vision® Alcohol Impairment Goggles and Fatal Vision® THC Goggles, which provide hands-on learning experiences that demonstrate the effects of impairment and reinforce the importance of making safe, healthy choices.

The Fredericksburg Police Department looks forward to continuing its strong partnership with Fredericksburg City Public Schools, families, and community partners to support student success, safety, and well-being.

The Department will begin advertising the new part-time SRO position later this month.

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06/08/2026

☀️SCHOOL’S OUT — NOW IT’S TIME TO RESET☀️

Summer is a great time to recharge minds and bodies. This week, try one small wellness activity at home:

✅Take a family walk
✅Create a summer bucket list
✅Practice a screen-free hour
✅Share one thing you’re grateful for each day

Small routines can make a big difference in supporting mental wellness all summer long. 💚

06/08/2026

Connections: Grief Workshops for Teens

Teens can participate in all dates or select which activities they are interested in and only join those dates.

▶ Session 1: Outdoor Adventure, Monday, June 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
▶ Session 2: Mindful Movement, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
▶ Session 3: Meaningful Melodies, Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
▶ Session 4: Artistic Expression, Friday, July 31, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Teen workshops are for ages 12-18, including rising 7th graders through rising 12th graders.

There’s still time to register for Connections: Grief Workshops for Teens. The first session begins Monday, June 8.

Registration is also open for the remaining summer sessions, with the option to attend one or all workshops.

Interested participants should contact [email protected] or call 540-205-0502. Learn more at GriefSupport.mwhc.com.

06/05/2026

𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Strong winds can cause significant damage and create hazards, including downed utility lines from snapped poles and fallen trees.

There are 5 categories of Hurricanes, and these are based on the sustained winds associated with the storms. Category 1 Hurricanes have sustained winds of 74-95 mph and can result in some damage, while Category 5 Hurricanes have sustained winds in excess of 157 mph and can result in catastrophic damage. The rating system is known as the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Learn more here: 🔗https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php.

If you encounter downed power lines, never approach them and contact your electric company (in the City, that is Dominion Energy). Be patient, as these crews can’t work if the winds exceed the safety ratings of their equipment. Dominion’s Electric Safety Page with steps you can take to be prepared: 🔗https://www.dominionenergy.com/about/our-stories/storm-preparation-and-safety

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Fredericksburg Free Press: JM students spend rainy day giving back

🔗https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2026/05/27/photos-jm-students-spend-rainy-day-giving-back/

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Gladys West School Resource Officer Cash, who was honored with the Officer of the Year award by the Fraternal Order of Police for her contributions to both the SRO and the DARE program.

Job well done, Officer Cash!

05/22/2026

Last night, our 8th graders attended their promotion ceremony, highlighting their hard work over the last academic year that has led them to growth and success. As majestic as it felt is as magic as these kiddos are, and we couldn't be happier to boast about them! Go Tigers!