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Elementary Health Education Curriculum Preview

September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 Michael Kustercurriculum, education, Elementary School, featured, Frederick County Public Schools, health

FCPS invites parents of elementary students grades Pre-K through 5 and interested community members to an: Elementary Health Education Curriculum Preview Wednesday, September 15 FCPS Staff Development Center – Conference Room 5 44 West Frederick Street, Walkersville, MD 21793 Session 1: 9:30-11 AM Session 2: Noon-1:30 PM Session 3: 2-3:30 PM Session 4: 6-7:30 PM Four identical sessions are offered to conveniently fit the schedule of those wishing to preview the Health Education units taught in our elementary schools. The focus of each session is the Personal Safety unit taught…

Best schools get to keep freshman teams…yay!

July 10, 2015July 10, 2015 fclocalyokeleducation, Frederick County Public Schools, freshman, Sports

Handy ain’t it? In schools where moms and dads have an extra $125 (on top of the $90 required for all sports), not to mention all the junk you have to buy to keep kids safe and the athletic physicals and the stuff they need if they get jock itch (or Bast forbid, a concussion) and […]

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WHS Teacher In the Running

April 26, 2015 Michael KusterFrederick County Public Schools, Susan Pardo, Teacher of the Year, Walkersville High School

Walkersville High School Teacher, Susan Pardo, has been named one of the three finalist in the running to be named Frederick County Public School’s Teacher of the Year.

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Frederick County High Schools Rank Among Top

April 21, 2015 Michael KusterFrederick County Public Schools

All Frederick County high schools have once again achieved a designation among the most demanding public schools in the country. All are featured in the Washington Post 2015 Challenge Index list, reflecting the top 11 percent of the nation’s 22,000 high schools. “I am very proud of the hard work our students and teachers do taking on challenging courses. This is work that well prepares our graduates for success in college and greater career choices,” said FCPS Superintendent Terry Alban. “We always strive to provide the academic challenges that keep…

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Walkersville Elementary Principal Receives Award

April 17, 2015April 16, 2015 Michael KusterFrederick County Public Schools, Tess Blumenthal, Walkersville Elementary School, Washington Post

Walkersville Elementary Principal Tess Blumenthal is Frederick County’s winner of the 2015 Distinguished Educational Leadership Award (DELA). The Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) selection committee chose Principal Blumenthal for her excellent leadership and strong commitment to creating an exceptional educational environment. Many people–from PTA leaders to students, colleagues, supervisors and community members–wrote letters recommending that Blumenthal receive this year’s award. Here are some of the reasons they gave. “Mrs. Blumenthal is a visionary leader who seeks to empower others and maximize their potential. She continually models a service-oriented approach with…