The students at Northwestern Regional Education Programs (NREP) gathered in the gymnasium for a special assembly on Virginia wildlife. Jennifer Burghoffer, Manager of Education at BRWC, talked to students about the importance of the Wildlife Center, and how the Center is a hospital for injured, orphaned, or sick animals found in the wild.

Gerald "Bo" Wrenn was nominated by his peers at Northwestern Educational Programs to be considered as the Frederick County Public Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year.

J. Edward Ford and 4 Hearts Illusions perform fantastic magic show for the students at NREP.

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.

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

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.

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

Due to the number of school days missed due to inclement weather, the end of the third marking period has been moved from March 15 to March 22. Report cards for the third marking period will be distributed on April 3.

Based upon a vote by students and staff at Redbud Run and Stonewall elementary schools, the Jordan Springs Elementary School mascot will be wolves and the school colors will be navy blue and light teal. Jordan Springs Elementary School, which is being built in Snowden Bridge, is scheduled to welcome students for the start of the 2020-21 school year.

Preliminary applications for the FCPS preschool program, which will be offered in 2019-20 depending on the availability of funding, will be accepted from March 11 through March 22.

VFW Winchester Post 2123 has recognized Frederick County Public Schools with a Friend of Our Post Award. The award was presented in recognition of the school division's support of the VFW's Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy Youth and Education Programs.