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Frederick County Public Schools Social Media Terms and Conditions
The purpose of the Frederick County Public Schools (“FCPS”) official social media platforms is to provide information about our schools and public education generally in a timely and efficient manner. The following social media terms and conditions apply to any official FCPS social media page, including official social media pages
of any of its schools. For all posts made on and after September 20, 2024: Beginning September 20, 2024, FCPS official social media platforms will no longer allow commenting on posts. In the event a post inadvertently allows comments, once staff is aware the commenting capability will be removed as well as any comments that are made on the post. For any comments made on posts that were posted before September 20, 2024: In the event that comments are made to posts that were posted prior to September 20, 2024, those comments will be reviewed and removed, if necessary, pursuant to the below terms. Please note that official FCPS social media pages may not be regularly monitored and FCPS encourages anyone with specific questions or concerns involving a school matter to contact their school principal or the Director of Media and Communications (“Director”). Public comments expressed on FCPS social media pages do not reflect the opinions and position of the Frederick County School Board, FCPS, and its schools, officers and employees. Comment Removal
Recognizing that students use and access official FCPS social media platforms, FCPS expects those who engage with FCPS social media platforms to serve as role models to students and engage in civil, appropriate commentary. As a result, FCPS reserves the right to remove comments made on FCPS posts that contain:
-Conduct that violates the terms and conditions of the applicable social media platform (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
-Illegal conduct or encouragement of illegal activity
-Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates prohibited discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation
-Conduct that is threatening, inciting, harassing, or bullying
-Content that is unrelated to the original FCPS post
-Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party, such as copyright or trademark infringement
-Information that is false
-Content that compromises the safety or security of FCPS, any of its schools, staff, or students
-Personnel information, individually identifiable student information, or other confidential material
-Profane language or content
-Promotions of services or products
-Promotions of political candidates or organizations
-Sexual harassment or sexual content
-Solicitations of commerce or advertisements including promotion or endorsement
-Spam or comments that include links to external online sites
-Conduct that is otherwise in violation of School Board policies or that reasonably may lead to the substantial disruption of or material interference with FCPS school operations
Comments in violation of these terms and conditions may be removed from the applicable FCPS official social media platform. Continued or egregious violations may prompt FCPS to further restrict an individual’s commenting on official FCPS social media platforms. FCPS will not remove content simply because it disagrees with the user’s viewpoint or the user criticizes FCPS. Comment Removal Procedure
The FCPS social media platforms are administered by designated staff. When designated staff suspect a violation of these terms and conditions, the Director will be notified and will review and authorize removal of a comment when appropriate. Upon finding a violation, the Director will make a reasonable effort to contact the individual commenter to give notice of the violation and the removal of their commentary. Appeals regarding the Director’s decision to remove a comment or to take further action for repeated violations of these terms and conditions may be submitted via e-mail to the Assistant Superintendent for Administration within two calendar days. Notices
Individuals should be aware that their comments may be subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and records retention requirements. FCPS may be obligated to retain public comments in its records and/or disclose the information if requested. Official FCPS Social Media Pages include, but are not limited to, those pages identified on the FCPS website.
08/20/2026
Leading by Example: FCPS Assistant Superintendent Hits the Road With a CDL!
Assistant Superintendent for Administration Ben Thompson stepped onto a school bus on the first day of school. He's been on a bus too many times to count, but this time was different. With his new Commercial Driver’s License in hand, he was on a mission, not to ride the bus, but to drive it. Learn more about Mr. Thompson's journey to earn his CDL at https://bit.ly/4qouSLz.
08/19/2026
24 years of making a difference!
We’re proud to share this post from Millbrook High School honoring the staff members who have been with them since their doors first opened 24 years ago. Thank you for your incredible dedication to the students and community of Millbrook High School!💙
Millbrook is entering our 24th year, and we are proud to recognize 10 "Original Pioneers"—staff members who have been with us since our school first opened its doors. Their dedication helped build the traditions, culture, and high standards that define Millbrook today.
That legacy continues as our community grows full circle. Over the past two decades, 21 Millbrook alumni have joined our staff, with 12 currently working on campus. Having former students return to educate the next generation reflects the strength and lasting impact of our school community.
Thank you to our original staff and returning alumni for continuing to lead the way.
Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer. 🏫💙
08/18/2026
Tonight, Millbrook High School hosted the second annual summer graduation ceremony for Frederick County Public Schools. We were thrilled to celebrate our summer graduates from James Wood, Millbrook, and Sherando high schools on this remarkable achievement.
A huge congratulations to these phenomenal students and their families! We could not be prouder and look forward to watching everything they achieve in their next chapter. Stay tuned as we will be sharing additional photos and coverage from the event!
08/17/2026
It’s kinda chic to have two amazing Media and Communications interns.
We are so excited to introduce Emily and Kaylee! Both are seniors at Sherando High School and will be working with the Media and Communications team this school year to create and share content across our communications platforms.
We can’t wait to see their creativity in action and all the fresh ideas they’ll bring to the team. Join us in giving Emily and Kaylee a warm welcome!
08/14/2026
Greenwood Mill Elementary School has a book vending machine! Take time to learn more about the students’ inaugural visits.📚
08/14/2026
Everyday Champions, Extraordinary Stories shares inspiring stories of some of the great things happening in our schools and celebrates the students, staff and community members who make a difference every day.
It takes a village! With the completion of 12 new classrooms wrapping up just days before Open House, the race was on to get everything ready for Jordan Springs Elementary students. Read the full story on how School Support Center staff rallied with JSES to get ready: https://bit.ly/4qiLvYY
08/13/2026
We hope you'll take time to read our latest edition of Focus on FCPS! Learn about StopFinder, Infinite Campus Parent Portal, the Student and Parent Handbook, Code of Student Conduct and more! See all the amazing highlights!
Focus on FCPS - August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026 Superintendent's Message Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year Dr. George Hummer, Su...
08/13/2026
Our week is off to a great start! Take a look at some of the moments captured across Frederick County Public Schools as we kicked off the first day of school. From welcoming smiles to classroom excitement, it was great to see our schools buzzing with activity. Check out the photos!
08/12/2026
The first day of school was in full swing at Sherando High School this morning!
We were thrilled to have NBC 4 join us to celebrate the start of the new school year. The Sherando High School drumline and cheerleaders helped set the tone for a great day. Principal Logan Sheppard and Superintendent Dr. George Hummer also shared a few words as we welcomed students back.
A great start to a great year at FCPS!
08/12/2026
Guess who’s back? We are, FCPS!
We couldn’t wait to welcome our students to school this morning. Check out these smiles! It’s great to see our schools filled with excitement and our students and staff back together.
Here’s to a great first day at Frederick County Public Schools! We’re glad you’re here!
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