FCPS Community Bulletin Board
There is so much to celebrate across Frederick County Public Schools!
As graduation ceremonies begin this week and continue into next, we celebrate the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and excited to see the many ways they will continue to make a difference in our communities and beyond.
We also congratulate Middletown Middle School’s Student Government Association for earning the Superintendent’s Cup for the third consecutive year — a historic achievement. This year’s student-led service efforts supported the Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP), helping local families experiencing homelessness through advocacy, service, and community action. We commend the students, advisors, and all participating schools for their outstanding leadership and commitment to serving others.
Congratulations as well to FCPS Overall Support Employee of the Year Susan Barber, Student Activity Funds Coordinator, whose dedication and service have positively impacted schools and staff across our system for nearly three decades. We also recognize all of this year’s outstanding Support Employee category winners for the important contributions they make every day to support students, schools, and families.
In addition, we are proud to share that FCPS has been recognized as a Maryland “District on the Rise” in a national Education Scorecard analysis for exceptional academic recovery and student growth following the pandemic. FCPS ranked among the top-performing districts in Maryland from 2022–2025, with reading recovery placing in the 97th percentile nationwide, a testament to the hard work of our students and staff.
Thank you to our entire FCPS community for making these accomplishments possible and for continuing to inspire excellence across our school system.
Thank you,
Dr. Dyson
Frederick County Public Schools is looking forward to celebrating the graduating Class of 2026 at the upcoming commencement ceremonies taking place in June.
Graduation Locations
Most high school graduations occur at Knott Arena at the PNC Sports Complex on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s University, from June 2-5.
The SUCCESS Program, Rock Creek School, Heather Ridge School, and Frederick County Virtual School and Summer Session will hold their commencement ceremonies at alternate sites.
The full list of graduations can be found here.
Everyone, including small children, are required to have a ticket. All FCPS staff attending as guests will be required to provide a ticket to enter.
All high school graduations will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend the ceremonies live. The graduations will be livestreamed on the FCPS Maryland YouTube page and will also be archived there for future viewing.
Closer to graduation, we will share a message indicating where families can directly access the ceremonies.
Learning @ Home on Graduation Days
Once again, this year, FCPS will hold Learning @ Home virtual days on the date that high schools are holding graduation ceremonies.
Please note the following Learning @ Home Day schedule:
Tuesday, June 2: Frederick High, Gov. Thomas Johnson High, Catoctin High
Wednesday, June 3: Brunswick High, Middletown High, Linganore High
Thursday, June 4: Walkersville High, Tuscarora High
Friday, June 5: Urbana High, Oakdale High
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.
