Alisha Yocum Brandy Baptiste didn’t necessarily set out to become a teacher. In fact, it wasn’t until after college when she was working for a company that specialized in Autism that she found her calling to become a teacher while working at a summer camp. “I absolutely loved everything about it. I loved the kids,…

Adriane Brooks (pictured right) has been named the 2023 Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Substitute Teacher of the Year. According to nomination materials submitted by the staff at Lewistown Elementary School, Brooks is flexible and willing to help in any capacity. She creates a positive learning environment and is calm and caring with students.  “Lewistown…

The Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) 8th grade Life Skills curriculum includes a service learning project. This year, the students at Thurmont Middle School (TMS) chose to help the people of Ukraine. The students researched the needs of the people since the February 2022 invasion by Russia. The class decided to make and sell support…

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Food and Nutrition Services started distributing “to-go” breakfast and lunch to anyone in the community, 18 years old or younger, in June. Those over 18 who are enrolled in an educational program for people with disabilities can also be served. FCPS will distribute enough to-go breakfast and lunch meals for…

Beginning Wednesday, June 30, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Food and Nutrition Services started distributing “to-go” breakfast and lunch to anyone in the community, 18 years old or younger. Those over 18 who are enrolled in an educational program for people with disabilities can also be served. FCPS will distribute enough to-go breakfast and lunch…

The Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show announces its 2021 event cancellation. During the current pandemic situation, our concern is for the health and safety of our community, volunteers, attendees, exhibitors, and vendors, and all involved with our Community Show. An additional factor is the uncertainty of Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) facilities usage, which includes…

James Rada Jr. It will definitely be a different year for education as schools work to balance education with coronavirus restrictions and parent concerns. When school starts in Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) for student instruction on August 31, it will be without the usual pomp of parents taking first-day-of-school pictures and seeing children off…

BOE Honors Literacy Specialist Pamela Adams-Campbell Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) announces the 2019 Veteran in Education Service Award winner, Catoctin High School Literacy Specialist Pamela Adams-Campbell. In its third year, the award was created to honor an FCPS employee who has served our nation in the armed forces and provided exemplary service to FCPS…

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) announced the five teachers advancing as finalists for the 2019-2020 FCPS Teacher of the Year Award, the county’s most prestigious award for teachers. Every school in FCPS is asked to nominate at least one outstanding teacher every year to be selected as the county’s Teacher of the Year. This year,…

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is accepting nominations for the 2019 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award. Named for a former Hood College faculty member who encouraged young people to enter the teaching profession, this award recognizes an FCPS teacher who has had a significant positive impact on young people. Hood College presents the Tressler…

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is accepting nominations for the school system’s 2019 Support Employee of the Year Awards. The awards recognize outstanding members of FCPS support staff. Nomination eligibility, criteria, and process information are online at www.fcps.org/awards. Nomination packets are due Thursday, March 28, 2019, by 3:00 p.m. to the FCPS Communication Services Office,…

Theresa Dardanell Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) recently recognized Rachel Misner as the 2018 Instructional Assistant of the Year. She is one of eight support employees recognized for outstanding achievement. Misner is the Lab Assistant for the Catoctin High School (CHS) Science Department. She was nominated by teachers Tom Mills, April Wells, and Theresa Hutchinson.…

Congratulations to the Catoctin High School (CHS) students who competed in the 2018 Maryland State SkillsUSA contests held on April 13-14, 2018. Once again, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) students performed extremely well, earning 22 gold medals, 19 silver medals, 7 bronze medals, and 2 voting delegates. All first-place gold medal winners have earned the…

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award, named for a former Hood College faculty member, who encouraged young people to enter the teaching profession. This award recognizes an FCPS teacher who has had a significant positive impact on young people. Hood College presents the Tressler…

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is accepting nominations for the school system’s 2018 Support Employee of the Year Awards. The awards recognize outstanding members of FCPS support staff. Nomination eligibility, criteria, and process information are online at www.fcps.org/awards. Nomination packets are due Thursday, March 29, 2018, by 3:00 p.m., to the FCPS Communication Services Office,…

Theresa Dardanell Because first impressions are important, Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) encourages all schools to demonstrate “curb appeal”—a clean, well-maintained and welcoming appearance. This year, Thurmont Elementary School (TES) and Thurmont Middle School (TMS) earned an award for “Outstanding Curb Appeal.”  Although maintenance of the interior of the buildings is just as important, the…

Theresa Dardanell Catoctin High School (CHS) is one of four Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) high schools chosen to participate in the One-To-One Device pilot program, in which all students receive a Chromebook to use at school. Students have the option to also take the Chromebooks home or choose the “bring your own device” option…

Crystal Naff Named 2016 FCPS School Secretary of the Year Congratulations to Catoctin High School secretary, Crystal Naff. During the June 8 Board of Education meeting, she was recognized as an outstanding member of the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) support staff. Naff has worked at Catoctin High since 2002. As the secretary to the…

Mike Franklin, a health and physical education teacher at Catoctin High School (CHS), was formally presented the 2016 Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teaching Award by Hood College during its graduate school commencement on May 14, 2016. Sponsored by Hood College, this award is presented each May to a Frederick County Public Schools’ (FCPS) teacher who…