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Tea Time: FCPS News for September 28

Posted Date: 09/28/26 (06:00 PM)
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Logo for Fredericksburg City Public Schools featuring an illustration of a teacher and students, with the text 'TEA TIME: FCPS NEWS' and the date 'Monday, September 28, 2026'.
Three students stand proudly in a hallway next to large, hand-drawn science and map projects displayed on the wall.

Welcome to Cell City!

Students in Mr. Boyd’s seventh-grade science class at Walker-Grant Middle School imagined cells as cities to show how their parts work. Each organelle took on a job based on its function. The nucleus, for example, might serve as city hall, while mitochondria provide power. Students then showed off their projects and explained their choices to classmates.
 
Three classroom scenes show children working on educational activities at their desks.

HMES Students Design Tools for Cleaner Water

Mrs. Lewis joined Ms. Floyd’s class at Hugh Mercer Elementary School for a hands-on STEM challenge focused on cleaner water. Using Clixo, students designed tools to remove trash and debris from the ocean, putting their creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills to work.
 

JM Drama Club Puts on a Play in a Week

James Monroe High School Drama Club students wrote, cast, and performed their own plays for Play in a Week. They brought their productions from idea to stage in just seven days while raising money for VTA.
 

Scouts Lend a Hand at Hugh Mercer

On Saturday, September 19, Cub Scout Pack 802 and Scouts BSA Troop 170 cleaned up the landscaping around Hugh Mercer Elementary School’s sign on Cowan Boulevard. Pastor Anne Jones Martin of Christ Lutheran Church worked with Chris Bowers to secure a Thrivent Action Team Grant that paid for the mulch. Pack 802 is sponsored by the Hugh Mercer PTA, and Troop 170 is sponsored by St. George’s Episcopal Church. Many of the scouts are current or former Hugh Mercer students, making their work especially meaningful to the school community. Thank you to everyone who helped!
 
Three distinct photos of women posing in indoor settings, showcasing varied styles and backgrounds.

JM Staff Work “9 to 5” for Spirit Day

James Monroe High School faculty and staff celebrated a secret Dolly Parton spirit day on September 25, dressing for the occasion in a nod to her song “9 to 5.” They shared a reminder with students to be themselves, work hard, and spread kindness wherever they go.
 
A flyer for Walker-Grant Middle School's Families and Community Night on October 21, 2026, featuring event details and photos of students engaged in CTE activities.
A promotional flyer for an in-person SEAC meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the WGMS Library, featuring happy children illustrations.
James Monroe HS Football: All Season Long, broadcast on regionalwebtv.com.
A promotional flyer for the FXBG City of Fredericksburg Career & Resource Fair on October 7, 2026, featuring city skyline imagery and event details.
Fredericksburg City Public Schools graphic for September Attendance Awareness Month, featuring the text 'Your presence matters' and four icons representing being present, ready, belonging, and successful.
A flyer for a National Night Out community event hosted by the Mayfield Civic Association on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1-5 PM at W.L Harris Mayfield Playground.
Flyer for the Robert E. Jenkins Fall Scholastic Chess Tournament on Sat, Nov. 7, 2026, featuring young players and chess pieces.