Education Glade Valley headline 

Excitement and Rapt Attention Mark First Day

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) opened all 66 schools on schedule today, the first day of the 2015-2016 school year. With nearly 30,000 students eligible to ride buses, FCPS drivers all reported safe travels this morning. Transportation Director Fred Punturiero was pleased with a 97 percent on-time bus arrival rate. He said there are always some delays as bus drivers and students meet and make adjustments the first few weeks of school. He expects all will soon settle in to comfortable routines. Meanwhile, FCPS invites parents to check the following…

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Education Glade Valley headline 

Walkersville Middle School Events

Walkersville Middle School is getting ready for the start of a new school year. Student events for the new school year begin this coming week when school administrators and counselors will greet students as they return for an open house. New students will be able to explore the school. All students will pick-up their schedules, purchase locks, and more (see below). On Wednesday, August 12, 2015, parents of incoming sixth grade students are inivited to a “Coffee Chat” in the media center. The session will provide an overview for incoming…

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Education Glade Valley 

New Grades Online Platform

Beginning with the start of the 2015 – 2016 school year, Frederick County Public Schools will provide grades online for grades 6-12 via the eSchoolPLUS “Home Access Center” instead of Pinnacle. Parents and students will be able to log in and view assignments, grades and attendance information. They can also sign up for automatic notifications. Watch for schools to provide further information about access and tips for using the new grades online platform!  

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Vacancy on BoE Ethics Panel

The Board of Education of Frederick County is seeking a volunteer to serve on its Ethics Panel for a three-year term. Appointees interpret ethics regulations, advise on ethics issues and review financial disclosure statements. The Ethics Panel meets about three times a year throughout the school year as it fulfills its responsibilities under the Maryland Ethics law and Board Policy. It is an expectation that Panel members attend regularly scheduled meetings, which typically occur during the day. To apply, send a letter of interest, relevant background information and contact information…

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