It is that time of year! The Junior & Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley from 7-11 p.m. Get more information on Prom details.

James Wood High School has named Jaime Terenzi its new volleyball coach. Terenzi most recently served as the head volleyball coach at Shenandoah University.

Saturday January 26 is the final day to preorder 2018-19 JWHS yearbooks. Preordering guarantees you will receive a yearbook. After Saturday January 26, any yearbooks ordered will be available on a first come, first serve basis and are not guaranteed. To order a JWHS yearbook, go to yearbookforever.com.

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

The School Board recently reviewed the preliminary schematic design for the replacement Robert E. Aylor Middle School and received an update on the project. The new school will welcome students for the start of the 2021-22 school year.

Business leaders interested in learning more about partnering with FCPS to offer students work-based learning experiences are invited to attend the FCPS Employer Appreciation and Work-Based Learning Showcase on Wednesday, April 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The George Washington Hotel.

Be on the lookout for the 2019-20 Transportation Forms coming home with your student(s). Please complete and return to the school no later than April 12. Transportation forms are also available on our website.

FCPS is helping students become good digital citizens by providing monthly tips on media and technology. This month's tip focuses on digital footprints and online identity.

Supervisor of Instructional Technology Coaches Rod Carnill and Instructional Technology Coaches Jenn Rowan and Scott Lewis have earned the Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL) designation from the Consortium of School Networking. The designation signifies they have mastered the knowledge and skills needed to bring 21st century technology to K-12 school systems.

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

Due to the number of school days missed due to inclement weather, the end of the third marking period has been moved from March 15 to March 22. Report cards for the third marking period will be distributed on April 3.

Based upon a vote by students and staff at Redbud Run and Stonewall elementary schools, the Jordan Springs Elementary School mascot will be wolves and the school colors will be navy blue and light teal. Jordan Springs Elementary School, which is being built in Snowden Bridge, is scheduled to welcome students for the start of the 2020-21 school year.