Students interested in applying for Career and Technical Education classes at Dowell J. Howard must complete the CTE online application by February 28, 2019.

Creating connections with students is critical to helping them have a successful school experience. 2018 Millbrook High School graduate Tavon Blowe recently shared his story about how connections with teachers and coaches helped him find success in the classroom and on the wrestling mat while a student at Millbrook. Click the link above to watch the video.

Over the summer, buzz-in entry systems were installed at all schools that weren't previously equipped with the system, including Millbrook High School. Individuals visiting all Frederick County Public Schools now have to use the system and state their name and the purpose of their visit before being granted access to a school.

Millbrook High School has named Priscilla Elliott the new head coach of its swim team. Elliott, who is beginning her first year teaching math at Millbrook, succeeds Will Sigler who resigned as Millbrook's swim coach due to work obligations.

Driving to school in a personal vehicle is a privilege afforded students at Millbrook High School who demonstrate responsibility and proper safety. Parking permits are issued on a first come, first served basis. Learn more and access the Student Driving Agreement.

Millbrook High School has named Ashley Plaugher its new head softball coach. Plaugher, who is a 2007 Millbrook graduate, played softball at Shenandoah University and serves as an assistant softball coach there.

The latest edition of Frederick County Public Schools’ E-newsletter FCPS Focus is now available.

The Frederick County Public Schools Transportation Department is holding an open house and hiring event on Friday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, individuals are invited to visit the transportation department at 2261 Front Royal Pike and learn the many benefits of working as an FCPS school bus driver.

Work continues on a middle school attendance zone adjustment that will take effect at the beginning of the 2019-20 school year and impact James Wood and Frederick County middle schools.

Students, parents, staff and community members are being asked to complete the 2018 Speak Up Survey. The brief, anonymous survey offers the opportunity to share perspectives on key educational issues, particularly issues related to digital learning and the use of technology to support future ready schools. The findings will be used by Frederick County Public Schools in the planning and decision-making process concerning educational technology tools and applications. The deadline to participate is January 31, 2019.

The 2017-18 Frederick County Public Schools Annual Report is now available. The document details the School Board's work over the past year as well as student/staff success stories.

For the seventh consecutive year, the Virginia School Boards Association has recognized Frederick County Public Schools as a Platinum Level Certified Green School Division as part of the Green Schools Challenge. FCPS is one of just 15 school divisions in Virginia to earn Platinum Level status.

The Chesapeake Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association has presented Frederick County Public Schools with seven awards for various communications projects.

The top priority on the 2020-2024 Capital Improvements Plan adopted this evening by the School Board is construction of a fourth high school with a capacity of 1,725 students.