The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of our families, schools, communities, and way of life. We are living in a time of uncertainty, where many of us are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed or frightened due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19. April is Stress Awareness Month and NREP would like to offer some self-care tips to help you de-stress. Stress is often unavoidable during a crisis such as this; we are challenged to keep our stress levels low and our spirit levels high.

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.

NREP middle school students participate in digital learning day and create pixel art using Google Sheets.

NREP remembers Evandon Zane Cotto and gives thanks to his great grandmother, Cindy Ford, for donating "Patches the Pup" to the preschool program in memory of Evandon.

On Tuesday, April 7, the Frederick County School Board will meet at 6:30 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 Facebook page.

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

All families with students enrolled in FCPS are being asked to visit Parent/Student 360 to verify that their contact information is accurate. In addition, students are reminded to check their FCPS e-mail at least once each day so they don't miss any important information that may be sent to them by their school.

FCPS is offering learning opportunities to all students, either through print or online resources. Families who do not have Internet access are being asked to contact each school in which they have a child enrolled to make them aware. Schools will be providing print materials to any students who need them in order to ensure all students receive the same educational opportunity. Additional details will be communicated as they become available.

Bright Futures Frederick-Winchester is seeking food and monetary donations in order to help students and families in need while schools are closed.

In his proposed FY21 budget, Superintendent David Sovine addresses enrollment growth, increased student needs, attracting and keeping high-quality teachers and staff, opening Jordan Springs Elementary School and funding preventative maintenance projects.