Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025 due to the forecast of inclement weather. Essential personnel and custodians report on time; All other personnel report 2 hours late.
If conditions deteriorate and we need to close, we will send a follow-up notification by 7:30 AM.
If conditions deteriorate and we need to close, we will send a follow-up notification by 7:30 AM.

Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Friday, December 5, 2025 due to the forecast of inclement weather. Essential personnel and custodians report on time, all other personnel report 2 hours late.
If conditions deteriorate and we need to close, we will send a follow-up notification by 7:30 AM.
If conditions deteriorate and we need to close, we will send a follow-up notification by 7:30 AM.

🎉❄️ Winter Spirit Week is almost here! ❄️🎉
Join FCCLA from December 8–12 for a full week of festive fun!
🎄 Monday: Candy Cane Bliss – Wear red & white
🪵 Tuesday: Flannel Day
⛄ Wednesday:
• 6th Grade – Frozen attire
• 7th Grade – Rudolph characters
• 8th Grade – Elf characters
🎁 Thursday: Holiday Pajama Day
🎿 Friday: Skiing Toward the Weekend – Wear your winter hat & fun socks
PLUS… don’t miss our Winter “Fun”draiser! Buy a cotton ball for $1 and add it to the Santa beard of any staff member. The staff member with the fluffiest beard by Friday will wear a Santa hat and beard to school on December 18th!
Let’s bring the winter cheer, Blackhawks! ❄️💙
Join FCCLA from December 8–12 for a full week of festive fun!
🎄 Monday: Candy Cane Bliss – Wear red & white
🪵 Tuesday: Flannel Day
⛄ Wednesday:
• 6th Grade – Frozen attire
• 7th Grade – Rudolph characters
• 8th Grade – Elf characters
🎁 Thursday: Holiday Pajama Day
🎿 Friday: Skiing Toward the Weekend – Wear your winter hat & fun socks
PLUS… don’t miss our Winter “Fun”draiser! Buy a cotton ball for $1 and add it to the Santa beard of any staff member. The staff member with the fluffiest beard by Friday will wear a Santa hat and beard to school on December 18th!
Let’s bring the winter cheer, Blackhawks! ❄️💙

Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 due to the forecast of inclement weather. Essential personnel and custodians report on time, all other personnel report 2 hours late.

🐄 Special Guest in 7th Grade Agriscience! 🌱
Our 7th grade agriscience classes had an exciting hands-on learning experience today with a very special visitor — a live dairy cow! Students learned all about the milking process, dairy production, and the science behind where our food comes from.
We love giving our Blackhawks real-world learning opportunities!
Our 7th grade agriscience classes had an exciting hands-on learning experience today with a very special visitor — a live dairy cow! Students learned all about the milking process, dairy production, and the science behind where our food comes from.
We love giving our Blackhawks real-world learning opportunities!





🎉 Shoutout to our 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Caleb Bish! 🎉
Mr. Bish brings energy, creativity, and heart to FTB every day—whether he’s teaching 7th and 8th-grade science, greeting students with music in the morning, coaching, mentoring, hosting trivia for students and staff, or cheering on Blackhawks at school events. His positivity, humor, and genuine care make every student feel valued. We’re proud to celebrate you, Mr. Bish! 🖤
Mr. Bish brings energy, creativity, and heart to FTB every day—whether he’s teaching 7th and 8th-grade science, greeting students with music in the morning, coaching, mentoring, hosting trivia for students and staff, or cheering on Blackhawks at school events. His positivity, humor, and genuine care make every student feel valued. We’re proud to celebrate you, Mr. Bish! 🖤

🍁 Blackhawks Share Their Gratitude! 🍁
Our hallway tree is blooming with spiraled messages of gratitude from our amazing FTB students! Each colorful spiral represents something our Blackhawks are thankful for as we head into Thanksgiving break.
We’re so proud of the positivity, reflection, and creativity shown by our students. 🖤
Our hallway tree is blooming with spiraled messages of gratitude from our amazing FTB students! Each colorful spiral represents something our Blackhawks are thankful for as we head into Thanksgiving break.
We’re so proud of the positivity, reflection, and creativity shown by our students. 🖤

Save the date! The Floyd T Binns Library has our Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, December 1st- Friday, December 5th! You can add to your home library, while supporting your school library! We'll be open after school from 3-6pm for a Family Night event on Tuesday, December 2nd. Hope to see you here!

🎉 FTB Spirit Night is almost here! 🎉
Mark your calendars — next Monday, November 24, from 4:00–8:00 PM, Floyd T. Binns Middle School will be partnering with Chick-fil-A Culpeper Colonnade for a Mobile Orders Only Spirit Night!
Just place a mobile order during the event window and select “Yes, Support” at checkout. A portion of all designated mobile sales will go directly to support FTB Middle School.
🐄📱 Grab dinner, support our school, and help make this a great night for our students!
Mark your calendars — next Monday, November 24, from 4:00–8:00 PM, Floyd T. Binns Middle School will be partnering with Chick-fil-A Culpeper Colonnade for a Mobile Orders Only Spirit Night!
Just place a mobile order during the event window and select “Yes, Support” at checkout. A portion of all designated mobile sales will go directly to support FTB Middle School.
🐄📱 Grab dinner, support our school, and help make this a great night for our students!

Our FTB drama students are bringing the classic musical Once Upon a Mattress to the stage tonight!
Come out and enjoy a fun, family-friendly show while cheering on our talented performers and crew.
📅 Show Dates & Times
✨ November 14th — 7:00 PM
✨ November 15th — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 EVHS Auditorium
💵 Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for kids (Cash Only)
Let’s show our Blackhawks some love and fill the seats! 💙🦅🎬
Come out and enjoy a fun, family-friendly show while cheering on our talented performers and crew.
📅 Show Dates & Times
✨ November 14th — 7:00 PM
✨ November 15th — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 EVHS Auditorium
💵 Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for kids (Cash Only)
Let’s show our Blackhawks some love and fill the seats! 💙🦅🎬

🎶🏆 District Choir Success! 🎵✨
This year, over 400 students auditioned for Middle School District Choirs — and we are so proud to share that Floyd T. Binns Middle School had 32 out of 47 students selected for this incredible honor! 🙌
🎤 Fourteen students ranked in the top ten in the district for their voice parts — including Imani Jackson (Treble Soprano) and Wyatt Plourde (Treble Alto), who each ranked #1 in the district! 🌟
👏 Additionally, nine Blackhawk Choir members earned a perfect 20/20 score on their sightreading — flawlessly performing music they had never seen before, with only 30 seconds to study!
We are so proud of all our Blackhawks who auditioned — it takes courage, dedication, and heart to step up and perform. BRAVO, Blackhawks! 💙🎤
This year, over 400 students auditioned for Middle School District Choirs — and we are so proud to share that Floyd T. Binns Middle School had 32 out of 47 students selected for this incredible honor! 🙌
🎤 Fourteen students ranked in the top ten in the district for their voice parts — including Imani Jackson (Treble Soprano) and Wyatt Plourde (Treble Alto), who each ranked #1 in the district! 🌟
👏 Additionally, nine Blackhawk Choir members earned a perfect 20/20 score on their sightreading — flawlessly performing music they had never seen before, with only 30 seconds to study!
We are so proud of all our Blackhawks who auditioned — it takes courage, dedication, and heart to step up and perform. BRAVO, Blackhawks! 💙🎤

⚛️🔬 Science Meets the Real World! 💡
Our 8th graders from Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Bish, and Mrs. Burns’ classes enjoyed a special presentation from Mr. Bryan Jacobs, a retired Nuclear Engineer from Dominion Power!
He shared how nuclear power plants work, cleared up some common myths, and highlighted the many career opportunities in the field. Students loved seeing how what they’re learning in science connects to real-world applications and future possibilities! 🌟
Our 8th graders from Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Bish, and Mrs. Burns’ classes enjoyed a special presentation from Mr. Bryan Jacobs, a retired Nuclear Engineer from Dominion Power!
He shared how nuclear power plants work, cleared up some common myths, and highlighted the many career opportunities in the field. Students loved seeing how what they’re learning in science connects to real-world applications and future possibilities! 🌟




Honoring Veterans Day & Celebrating Mr. Hunter!
Today we recognize all who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces — thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
We’d also like to give a special shoutout to our own Mr. Hunter, Floyd T. Binns Middle School’s security guard, Marine veteran, and all-around hero — and it just so happens to be his birthday today! 🎉
Thank you, Mr. Hunter, for your service to our country and your daily commitment to keeping our school safe. We appreciate you! 💙❤️
Today we recognize all who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces — thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice.
We’d also like to give a special shoutout to our own Mr. Hunter, Floyd T. Binns Middle School’s security guard, Marine veteran, and all-around hero — and it just so happens to be his birthday today! 🎉
Thank you, Mr. Hunter, for your service to our country and your daily commitment to keeping our school safe. We appreciate you! 💙❤️



🍦🎉 8th Grade Attendance Champs! 🏆
Our 8th graders celebrated their victory in the October Attendance Challenge with a sweet ice cream party during first block!
Way to go, students — your commitment to showing up and staying engaged really paid off! 🙌
Our 8th graders celebrated their victory in the October Attendance Challenge with a sweet ice cream party during first block!
Way to go, students — your commitment to showing up and staying engaged really paid off! 🙌


👟💪 Girls on the Run – 5K Success! 🎉
Congratulations to our amazing Girls on the Run team for completing their 5K race this past Sunday at the Fred Nats Stadium! We are so proud of their hard work, determination, and teamwork. Way to go Blackhawks! 🧡✨
Congratulations to our amazing Girls on the Run team for completing their 5K race this past Sunday at the Fred Nats Stadium! We are so proud of their hard work, determination, and teamwork. Way to go Blackhawks! 🧡✨
📢 Important Update for Virginia SNAP Recipients
Virginia will temporarily issue state-funded food assistance on a weekly basis to households’ existing EBT cards while federal SNAP benefits are delayed.
These state funds, called the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program, will:
✅ Use the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP
✅ Deliver about ¼ of monthly benefits each week
✅ Begin issuing benefits on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November
For questions or the latest updates, visit DSS.Virginia.gov
or contact your local Department of Social Services office.
Virginia will temporarily issue state-funded food assistance on a weekly basis to households’ existing EBT cards while federal SNAP benefits are delayed.
These state funds, called the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program, will:
✅ Use the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP
✅ Deliver about ¼ of monthly benefits each week
✅ Begin issuing benefits on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November
For questions or the latest updates, visit DSS.Virginia.gov
or contact your local Department of Social Services office.

💀🎭 Spanish + Creativity in Action! 🇪🇸✨
Last week in Mrs. Zakielarz’s Spanish class, our 6th graders brought their learning to life! Students created their own Día de los Muertos puppets and used them to read and perform dialogues in Spanish. Such a fun and engaging way to celebrate culture and practice language skills! 🌼🕯️
Last week in Mrs. Zakielarz’s Spanish class, our 6th graders brought their learning to life! Students created their own Día de los Muertos puppets and used them to read and perform dialogues in Spanish. Such a fun and engaging way to celebrate culture and practice language skills! 🌼🕯️
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Floyd T. Binns Middle School! 🕸️🧡
We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween! Enjoy the treats, the costumes, and the celebrations!






Due to pending weather, the football game with CMS has been rescheduled to Tuesday night at CMS at 5 PM.
💖 Pink Out Spirit Day! 🎗️
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our FTB staff wore pink to show their support! Let’s all continue to raise awareness and stand together in the fight against breast cancer!
#FTBinns #PinkOut #BreastCancerAwareness #BinnsPride
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our FTB staff wore pink to show their support! Let’s all continue to raise awareness and stand together in the fight against breast cancer!
#FTBinns #PinkOut #BreastCancerAwareness #BinnsPride

