We hope that everyone is enjoying a peaceful and relaxing summer!

Child Find provides free appointments to review parent concerns and discuss developmental milestones and/or difficulties for all preschool children ages 2 (by September 30) to 5 (not age-eligible for kindergarten).

This week, May 4-8, 2020, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.

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.

The Grab-n-Go Meals program is being offered through July 30 with a few changes to the menu and schedule. Starting on July 7, any school-aged child can receive a free breakfast and lunch on Monday through Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and Noon at James Wood, Millbrook or Sherando high schools. In addition, the meals will be available on Monday through Thursday between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. at several satellite locations throughout Frederick County.

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking 8-10 community members living in the Robert E. Aylor, James Wood and Admiral Richard E. Byrd middle school attendance zones to serve on a committee that will review the findings of a middle school rezoning study and recommend a middle school rezoning plan to be considered by the School Board. The rezoning proposal will include the creation of an attendance zone for the replacement Robert E. Aylor Middle School which will open for the 2021-22 school year. Those interested in serving on the committee should apply no later than July 24.

The members of the Class of 2020 have great things ahead of them. Combined, this year's James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando high school graduates earned nearly $5 million in scholarships.

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.

The Virginia Department of Education has recognized Frederick County Public Schools’ Career and Technical Education Program with five 2020 Creating Excellence Awards. The awards recognize excellence in career and technical education at the secondary level.

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

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