James Monroe High School

Join us for the 18th Annual Communitywide Celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Sunday, January 14, 2024. 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. James Monroe High School. 2300 Washington Avenue. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Featuring: music, dance, spoken word & dramatic presentations, reflections from area students and community leaders and 40+ double dutch performances. Light refreshments FREE Admission For more information, please call 540-760-6525.

Check out the Sports section of The Free Lance-Star 🗞️ James Monroe tops Chancellor, but both teams learn lesson in Battlefield District boys basketball game 🏀 https://fredericksburg.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/james-monroe-tops-chancellor-but-both-teams-learn-lesson-in-battlefield-district-boys-basketball-game/article_30302420-ab3d-11ee-82b7-23af2e838f14.html

Mrs. Cuevas' students are learning the history and traditions of the Epiphany in the Spanish-speaking countries and tasting a delicious Rosca de Reyes.

Today marked the kick-off for the second annual Ceili Leahy Senior Day of Service. Students learned the definition of Service Learning as recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a High-Quality Work Based Learning opportunity! Students from the core planning committee also shared what service meant to them. The day of service will occur Friday, April 12th, 2024, and with plans to partner with 10 local non-profits as well as Fredericksburg City Schools.

Jackets use big second quarter to fend off Chargers ❤️JMHS🐝 Boys Basketball 🏀Team highlighted on the front page of the sports page of The Free Lance-Star 🗞️this morning. Congratulations Jackets 👏 Click the link below to read the full article. https://fredericksburg.com/eedition/page-c2/page_18932286-60cf-53ea-a475-1382e9e3e8de.html

Please be aware that Public Works and their contractors continue to work on sanitary sewer repairs crossing the Cowan Blvd. area between Snowden Hills Blvd. and Hospital Drive – and this area of Cowan Blvd. will remain closed to through traffic for some time. We would like to make everyone aware that at least 6 buses are going to be affected as well as anyone that needs to use Cowan Blvd to access Hugh Mercer. Please use caution in the area and follow temporary signage. Remember, Spot My Bus is a great app to track your student’s bus. Thank you in advance for your patience.

🎉Congratulations to our esteemed school board, who witnessed the return of Mr. Jarvis Bailey and welcomed Mrs. Molly McFadden! Mr. Bailey and Mrs. McFadden took their School Board Oath of Office yesterday, January 2, 2024, at the Fredericksburg Courthouse and were sworn in by Judge Gordon Willis. Mr. Bailey has proudly served on the Board since 2007. We look forward to their support of our FCPS faculty, staff, students, and families. We are also grateful for Mrs. Jannan Holmes, who honorably served on our school board from 2010-2023. Today she also took an Oath of Office and will serve on the Fredericksburg City Council.

Hey students! Just a friendly reminder that the final countdown to school is on - January 4th is around the corner! 🗓️ Make the most of these last few days of freedom, whether it's late-night gaming, Netflix marathons, or just soaking up that winter break bliss. ❄️🎮 Let's celebrate the memories we've made and gear up for an amazing return to the school hustle. 🚀💪 Here's to an epic finish to the break and an even more incredible start to the new year! 🎉

Hey JM family, let's take a moment to really enjoy our break and think about all of the teachers we miss. Whether you're off exploring new places, cozying up at home, or just catching up on some Zs, we miss each and every one of you! 😢🧡 The halls are a bit too quiet without your laughter and adventures. Let's keep the spirit alive, even if we're miles apart. 🌍💖 Can't wait to reunite and swap stories when school's back in session. Until then, we hope you enjoy all of the smiling faces! 🤗🌈 #WinterBreak #MissingJMFriends 🌟

Huge applause to the unstoppable Tejan Alimalmy Samuel Sesay, our Fredericksburg Optimist Club Student of the Month for December! 🎉 Tejan's unwavering dedication on the soccer field, commitment to the James Farmer Scholars, work on The Buzz, Key Club, and the One Act Play truly signifies his multifaceted talent. He's not just a star player, but also a star student—consistently making it to the Principals Honor Roll. Get ready Virginia Commonwealth University and Old Dominion University, you have a trailblazer applying your way! 🏫 Tejan, your hard work never ceases to amaze us. We're so proud of you! Keep up the great work. 👏🎓⭐️ #StudentOfTheMonth #Fredericksburg #OptimistClubStudent #scholar

During this season of giving, we are excited to announce that the JM Giving Tree has reopened as of last Wednesday, December 20. We are grateful to have an opportunity to serve our community and students.

✨The social workers would like to thank everyone who contributed to the magical moments students will enjoy over the holidays!✨ Thank you to the following businesses and organizations: St. George's Episcopal Church- Donated holiday gifts for 6 students. Lifepoint- Generously donated 240 holiday gifts for students. Spotswood Church- Sponsored 25 of our students for the holidays. House of Victory Fredericksburg Church- Donated over 100 winter coats for our students. U4C Victory Inc- donated non-perishable food and gift cards for our families. Paula Poole - Generously Donated coats for our families. Avery Ballet- Adopted a preschool family for the holidays. Unmasked- Donated holiday gifts for 26 families. New City Fellowship Church- Donated books for every preschool student for the holiday break. Mary Washington- Donated 200 show boxes filled with holiday treats for all Preschool Programs students. Huge shout-out to our school community that supported multiple families for the holidays: Hugh Mercer Elementary School - School staff donated over $1,500 towards 12 student's holidays. Lafayette Elementary School - Donated holidays gifts for 8 students. Walker Grant Middle School - Donated holiday gifts for 19 students. Central Office - Donated holiday gifts for 4 students.

✨✨The Social Work department would like to thank everyone who helps our students have magical moments over the holidays! ✨✨ St. George's Episcopal Church- Donated holiday gifts for 6 students. Lifepoint- Generously donated 240 holiday gifts for students. Spotswood Church- Sponsored 25 of our students for the holidays. House of Victory Fredericksburg Church- Donated over 100 winter coats for our students. U4C Victory Inc- donated non-perishable food and gift cards for our families. Paula Poole - Generously Donated coats for our families. Avery Ballet- Adopted a preschool family for the holidays. Unmasked- Donated holiday gifts for 26 families. New City Fellowship Church- Donated books for every preschool student for the holiday break. Mary Washington- Donated 200 show boxes filled with holiday treats for all Preschool Programs students. Huge shout-out to our schools and central office staff that supported multiple families for the holidays: Hugh Mercer Elementary School - School staff donated over $1,500 towards 12 student's holidays. Lafayette Elementary School - Donated holidays gifts for 8 students. Walker Grant Middle School - Donated holiday gifts for 19 students. Central Office - Donated holiday gifts for 4 students.

Students in French class learned about French holiday traditions and created their own bûche de Noël in class today.

Gathering to celebrate cultural traditions together with lots of love and smiles - that's what JM Language Clubs are all about! Spanish, French and Latin club students came together to appreciate and learn from each other 🤗#traditions #jmlanguageclubs #cultures #bonding

Today is the District 18 competitive events for DECA. Students came together to compete in 22 occupational areas related to marketing. The top four students in each occupational area will go onto state competition in early March. Full gallery: https://tinyurl.com/fxbg-deca

Students, are you interested in pursuing a career in the military? Do you just want to learn more about the US Armed Forces? The new club, Explore the Armed Forces, might be for you! Our first meeting will be Tuesday, December 12, 3-4:15pm in the Lecture Hall. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Willging.