JM Daily Announcements
April
Club & Class News
SCA Applications, Due 5/17
Are you interested in being a leader for your class? Organizing school events and fundraisers?
Pick up an application to be a SCA Officer for next school year! Applications are due to Ms. Hard by Friday, May 17th and can be found in the front office. Applications are open to ALL JM students who are in good academic and behavioral standing and must be able to provide two teacher recommendations.
If you have any questions, please stop by room 244!
The Writing Center, Tuesdays
The Writing Center is up and running. If you need help with writing, want to write for publication, or like to help others, we meet every Tuesday after school.
The Reflector website is up and running, sharing JMHS student writing with the world! Next month's contest involves writing about local history! Produce a 250–500-word article about a historical person or place to win prizes and get your article published!
The Giving Tree, Thursdays
The Giving Tree, located behind the gym, will be open on Thursday mornings from 7:10-7:35. If you are in need of clothes, toiletries, underclothes, or accessories please come out and shop during that time.
Counseling
Juniors!
Academic and Career Plans for Juniors are being sent home over the next few weeks, please have them signed and returned to counseling.
Senior Section
Senior Acceptances!
Seniors, if you want the names of any colleges, military branches or trade schools that you have been accepted to listed in the graduation program, please put your name on the acceptance board in counseling no later than Wednesday, April 17th.
Jostens_Cap & Gown Delivery, 4/23
Seniors, if you weren't able to pick up your cap & gown on 4/16, the next available pick-up day will be Tuesday, April 23rd during lunch waves.
The cap and gown unit IS a required item for graduation, everyone must place an order for this item through Jostens. Please refer to your senior information packet provided at the meeting on October 23rd for pricing and deposit information.
If you have questions, please call 1-800-567-8367.
Scholarships
Seniors planning to attend a 4-Year University should be regularly checking the Senior Class Outlook group for scholarship opportunities. Hundreds of scholarships have already been sent out this year.
FSA ID
Hey Seniors!
Have you created your FSA ID? Or do you still need to?
For those who create their FSA ID for the FAFSA and send Ms. Smith a screenshot or their username.
How to create your FSA ID: Create Account | Federal Student Aid
Snacks!
Ms. Smith in the counseling office has snacks for the following:
- students who have completed the FAFSA,
- come in for help completing the FAFSA,
- have a cap to hang up for a college acceptance (this includes Germanna), military enlistment, or other post-graduation decision.
Meet Your Counselors!
Counselor Assignments:
Sharon Johnson: A- Do
Holly Botkin: Du- K
Kasine Conway: L- Ra
Annette Richards: Re-Z
Testing Coordinator:
College & Career
Germanna Fall Registration
Germanna Fall Registration for the Fall is now open, See Mrs. Smith for an appointment.
Nursing Program
If juniors are interested in the Nursing program for their Senior year, please see Mrs. Smith in Counseling.
College & Career Team!
Dawn Smith: Career Advisor
JaLynn Smith: College & Career Advisor
Athletics
Game Time!
Wednesday – April 24
· Track & Field – District Meet @ King George – 4:30pm
- Bus 9 @ 3:15pm
· Girls Tennis @ Chancellor – 4:30pm
- Bus 27 @ 4pm
· Boys Tennis vs. Chancellor – 4pm
· Girls/Boys Lacrosse Doubleheader @ Massaponax – Girls at 5pm, Boys to follow.
- Bus 52 @ 4pm
Thursday – April 25
· Baseball/Softball @ Caroline – 6pm (BB @ Bowling Green, SB @ Caroline HS)
- Bus 49 @ 4:15pm
· Girls Soccer @ Caroline – Varsity Only @ 5:30pm
- Bus 27 @ 4pm
· Girls Lacrosse @ Meridian – 6pm
- Bus 52 @ 4pm
· Boys Lacrosse vs. Meridian @ Maury Stadium – Varsity Only @ 6pm
Friday – April 26
· Boys Soccer vs. Caroline @ Maury Stadium – JV @ 5pm, V to follow.
Saturday – April 27
· Track & Field – Devin Brewer Invitational @ Potomac Senior HS – 10:30am
- Bus 52 @ 8:15am
Spring Sports Coaches
All practices start on Tuesday, February 20
Baseball 3:30-6pm @ WGMS Contact: Robert Bailey
Boys/Girls Tennis: 3pm-5:30pm @ JMHS Contact: Marshall Wood (boys), Brian McDermott (girls)
Boys/Girls Lacrosse: 3:30pm-5:30pm @ Fredericksburg Field House Contact: Karson Hastings (boys), Maddy Morrison (girls)
Boys Soccer: 3:30pm-5:30pm @ Dixon Park (Pod 6) Contact: Molay Sesay
Girls Soccer: 3:30pm-6:00pm @ JMHS Contact: Randy Ryan
Softball: 3:30pm-5:30pm @ JMHS Contact: Tori White
Outdoor Track: 3:30pm @ JMHS Contact: Tre Lucas
Fill out online forms or view schedules.
Administration
A new video series of inspirational messages for City youth featuring previous James Monroe High School students and Fredericksburg community members. We are all one community, and our students are a very important part of it. This video series is produced by Fredericksburg City Public Schools and the City of Fredericksburg. Please watch and share the videos below. More will be coming soon.
Parking Passes-On Sale Now
Bus Passes
In order to obtain a bus pass for a different bus, the student must turn in a note to the front office before lunch. We must confirm the note to be able to give the student a pass.
After School Policy
No Commercial Food Deliveries During School Day
Behind the Wheel
Any student who plans on taking the Behind the Wheel course this semester needs to email Mr Brown at debrown@cityschools.com and get registered. If you have already registered, you need to call and get a scheduled time to drive.
You are required to drive at least 3 days. Please include in your email a contact number so Mr Brown can schedule you.
James Monroe High School
Website: https://jmhs.fxbgschools.us/
Location: 2300 Washington Ave. Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: 540-372-1100