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Mission: Our primary objective is to enable all students to achieve academically, athletically, and socially. Our mission is to instill in our students the academic and social skills necessary to become productive citizens who are motivated to learn and who care about themselves and others.
Educational Philosophy: We are committed to fostering a learning environment committed to the core values of Gator PRIDE. These principles guide our efforts to prepare students for a bright future while promoting a culture of inclusion and academic achievement.
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September 14, 2026
Science Takes to the Sidewalk Last week, Mrs. Smith’s sixth-grade science classes at Walker-Grant Middle School took their learning outdoors! Students used sidewalk chalk to create mini-murals in t...
September 8, 2026
Designing for Growth at Hugh Mercer Mrs. Lewis’s students at Hugh Mercer Elementary School are building miniature botanical labs to house their new plants! The project combines creativity, problem-...
September 7, 2026
School board meetings are held at the Walker-Grant Center.Walker-Grant Center210 Ferdinand StreetFredericksburg VA, 22401All meetings begin with Closed Session at 6:30pm, followed by Open Session a...
August 24, 2026
Welcome, Dr. Stanley Jones! Last Monday, August 17, the Fredericksburg City School Board appointed Dr. Stanley Jones to serve as interim At-Large School Board member through December 31, 2026. A Fr...
August 17, 2026
Welcome Back, FCPS! Last Wednesday, we welcomed all students back for the first full day of the 2026–27 school year! From reuniting with friends to meeting new teachers and settling into new classr...
August 10, 2026
Building High Expectations for the New School Year Last Friday morning, FCPS faculty and staff gathered for Convocation ahead of the new school year. Centered around this year’s theme, “Building Hi...
August 3, 2026
Welcoming Our Newest Educators Our newest team members from across the division spent three days connecting, learning, and preparing for a successful school year during New Staff Academy! They coll...
July 8, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFredericksburg Launches Innovative Workforce Recruitment Fund to Help Public Servants Put Down Roots Fredericksburg, Va. — The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (ED...
Prospective Families
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