The PTO, SCA, and the Family Engagement Committee came together to host our first Playground Picnic with students, staff, and families. Thanks to the Discovery Museum, Handley Library, and the K-9 Unit from the Sheriff's Department for joining us.

Please help the SCA with a food drive to benefit the Salvation Army. Donations of non-perishable food items can be brought to school from May 20-24. Please no glass containers.

Anthony, Bella, Jenifer, and Layne installed a fence to keep soccer balls and footballs from rolling into the woods during recess.

Field Day for students will be Friday, May 31, 2019. Get more information for volunteers and students.

Please take a few minutes and complete our 2018-19 Title I Parent Engagement Survey. Your responses help plan future programs and events. The deadline to complete the survey is June 30.

SOL tests are coming up. Please help your student be prepared for each test. If you have specific questions on how you can help prepare your student, please contact your child's teacher.

Our G&T art students recently completed paintings to be hung at the entrance of each grade level hallway.

Join us on May 23, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Millbrook High School Auditorium for a Spring Concert performed by our 4th and 5th grade chorus.

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

James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando High Schools are launching a new lunch option for students designed to offer additional fresh, healthy food in a setting similar to popular, fast-casual restaurants.

Frederick County Public Schools is inviting students, parents, teachers, staff and members of the community to participate in the Season of Celebration and Success through June 5.

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

Schools Superintendent David Sovine has been appointed to serve on the National School Public Relations Association's (NSPRA) Executive Board as the Vice President at Large-Superintendent of Schools. NSPRA's mission is to advance education through responsible communication.

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

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

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.