FCPS Community Bulletin Board
As we enter this season of giving, I am reminded once again that FCPS is a community far beyond the classroom. Every day, our students and staff find meaningful ways to support others and this month, those efforts have been especially visible.
I am incredibly proud to share that the students of Brunswick Elementary collected nearly 4,000 food items for the Brunswick Food Bank during November. This single food drive sustained the food bank during a difficult month, allowing them to provide food and toiletries to more than 40 families facing challenging times.
At Tuscarora High, the varsity boys soccer team completed their sixth annual “Goals for Gals” fundraiser, scoring 19 varsity goals and raising $2,570 for the Hurwitz Fund through the Pink Ribbon Frederick organization. This brings their total contributions to $14,552, a remarkable accomplishment that reflects years of dedication to supporting local women facing breast cancer.
Each year, Gov. Thomas Johnson High School extends support to families who may need a little extra help during the holiday season. Holiday assistance applications were accepted from November 21 to 30.
The Urbana High Spanish Honors Society is holding a holiday toy drive December 1-15 and the Frederick High School PTSA is participating in their 16th annual Care for Kids campaign. Through December 5, hygiene items, household supplies, food and gift cards will be collected for FHS students in need.
These are just a few examples of our students and staff working to uplift the community.
We’re also looking forward to several community events coming this month to celebrate the season. Many of our schools host seasonal events this month that are fun for the whole family. Be on the lookout for them. They are happening throughout the month!
FCPS marching bands will take part in the Kris Kringle Procession, a cherished Frederick City tradition beginning at South Carroll and East Patrick streets and ending in Baker Park with the lighting of the City Tree on December 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Thank you to every student, staff member, family, and community partner who continues to make FCPS a place defined by generosity and cheer.
Thank you,
Dr. Dyson
We want to hear from our students, staff and community regarding their preferences, along with other calendar-related topics. Please complete the FCPS 2027-28 Academic Calendar Survey between Monday, December 1, 2025 and Friday, December 12, 2025.
School Year 2027-28 Calendar Options
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: December 10, 2025 – Susan Ipri-Brown, Mechanical Engineer, NIST & ASME
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.
