FCPS Community Bulletin Board
When Brunswick Elementary students arrived at school last Friday, they were greeted by the sounds of the Brunswick High Marching Band and the smiles of senior student-athletes. This fall, Brunswick High students have found time in their busy schedules to visit younger students in their feeder schools, brightening their mornings and building a sense of connection across grade levels.
Moments like these remind me why I’m so proud to be part of Frederick County Public Schools. Throughout my time here, I’ve been continually impressed by the strong sense of community that defines us.
When we succeed, we celebrate together. When challenges arise, we face them together. And while we may not always agree on every issue, I believe we all share one goal: to protect and serve every student in our system well.
That spirit of unity and purpose has been on full display across the county in recent weeks. Just a few examples:
At Walkersville High, Michelle Early shared a moment that captured the energy and excitement of student learning in action. High school students spent the afternoon reading to fifth graders at Walkersville Elementary, inspiring a love of books and building connections across our school community.
At Frederick High, Principal Dr. David Franceschina shared that math teacher leaders from across the FHS feeder pattern came together to collaborate on how best to support students, a great example of professional teamwork that directly benefits our classrooms.
At Linganore, the cheer program partnered with the LOUYAA youth cheerleaders for their second annual Lancer Spirit Showcase, celebrating pride and mentorship. Congratulations to the LHS cheerleading team for winning the FCPS County Championship before a sold out crowd at TJ High Monday night!
These examples may look different, but they all reflect the same belief: that our schools are stronger when we lift one another up. Thank you to every student, staff member, and community partner who continues to make Frederick County a place where connection and care come first.
Thank you,
Dr. Dyson
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The National Civics Bee is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students, offering them the opportunity to showcase their civics knowledge and compete for recognition and cash prizes. Finalists who advance to the national competition will compete for a $100,000 education savings plan contribution, and the school of the first-place winner in each state may receive a $5,000 donation!
Submit your essay by February 3, 2026.
See attached flyer for more information.
For High School Students
Meet with current students, key staff and other campus community members and learn about becoming a Hood College Blazer.
- Saturday, November 22
Women in Science and Engineering
You’re invited to join the Frederick County Public Schools WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) program designed to encourage high school women who show academic interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers.
WISE encourages high school students to consider pursuing careers in science and engineering. The group meets once a month in the Earth & Space Science Laboratory (ESSL) at 210 Madison Street, Frederick, MD from 6:00 to 7:15 PM.
Next Meeting: November 19, 2025 – Giselle Rodrigues, Research Fellow-Molecular Biologist, National
Cancer Institute (NCI), NIH
Learn more about the program and find the meeting dates on the flyers below.
The 5-Star Service Award is for community use in recognizing FCPS employees who show excellence in one of the 5 FCPS goals. Community members are welcome to nominate any worthy FCPS employee.
This award is designed to provide recognition by community members to employees for excellence in one of the 5 FCPS goals.
Community members are encouraged to nominate any worthy FCPS employee.
Nominations will be reviewed on the 15th and 30th of each month by staff in the Offices of the Chief of Staff, Human Resources, and Public Affairs.
More information on the selection timeline and next steps can be found on the 5-Star Service Award nomination form.
