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Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Stonewall Elementary as a Common Sense School.

FCPS is helping students become good digital citizens by providing monthly tips on media and technology. This month's tip can help you determine if games are age appropriate.

The Frederick County School Board will hold a public hearing during its meeting at 7 p.m. on December 17 in the James Wood Middle School Library on how to appropriately honor and memorialize those buried on the site where the replacement Robert E. Aylor Middle School is being built. The 10 unknown and abandoned gravesites discovered on the school site are believed to have been part of the Reed family cemetery.

Several graves believed to be part of the Reed family cemetery have been discovered on the site where the replacement Robert E. Aylor Middle School is being built. In an effort to be respectful and complete its due diligence, the school divison is working with the appropriate agencies in considering its options. Based on what is known at this time, the discovery will not impact plans to construct the school or delay the school's opening in August 2021.

The Association of School Business Officials International has recognized Frederick County Public Schools with a Meritorious Budget Award. In addition, the Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association has presented the school division with several awards as part of its 2019 Communications Contest.

VACORP has recognized Frederick County Public Schools with a 2019 Excellence in Risk Management Award. Just six school divisions statewide received the honor.

For the ninth consecutive year, the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) has recognized Frederick County Public Schools as a Platinum Level Green School Division. The distinction was earned as part of the VSBA's Green Schools Challenge.

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

The School Board adopted its 2020-21 Strategic Plan and Budget Priorities on November 6. The priorities will help guide the Board's work over the upcoming year and assist the Superintendent as he prepares his proposed budget for FY21.