Thanks to legislation approved by the General Assembly, students in grades 3-8 who fail an SOL test in reading, mathematics, science or history by a small margin may retake the tests they fail. Parents must return the required permission form to their child's school by April 26.

All FCPS elementary schools are in the process of adopting a new reading textbook program for use from 2019-2026. Textbooks are available to review at each elementary school through April 26. Parents interested in reviewing the materials should contact the building principal for additional information.

Read the March 2019 Newsletter for information on events and upcoming school activities.

Armel students raised a total of $705.67 for the Student Council Association (SCA) by bringing loose change for the SCA coin war. One teacher from each grade level, whose class donated the most, won the honor of kissing a pig.

All Frederick County Public Schools as well as school and administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 19 through Tuesday, April 23. Schools will reopen on Wednesday, April 24.

During its meeting on April 16, the Frederick County School Board adopted its budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.

FCPS is helping students become good digital citizens by providing monthly tips on media and technology. This month's tip focuses on news and media literacy.

Congratulations to Joy Kirk for being awarded the Virginia Education Association Award for Teaching Excellence.

The latest edition of Frederick County Public Schools’ E-newsletter FCPS Focus is now available.

The School Board recently reviewed the preliminary schematic design for the replacement Robert E. Aylor Middle School and received an update on the project. The new school will welcome students for the start of the 2021-22 school year.

Be on the lookout for the 2019-20 Transportation Forms coming home with your student(s). Please complete and return to the school no later than April 12. Transportation forms are also available on our website.

Supervisor of Instructional Technology Coaches Rod Carnill and Instructional Technology Coaches Jenn Rowan and Scott Lewis have earned the Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) designation from the Consortium of School Networking. The designation signifies they have mastered the knowledge and skills needed to bring 21st century technology to K-12 school systems.