📣 Spirit Week Alert! ❄️
Get ready to show your Holiday spirit! We're excited to announce that Winter Spirit Week is happening next week, December 15th-19th! Here is the schedule:
Monday, December 15th, is MEAN ONE MONDAY! Dress like your favorite mean holiday character. Let's see your Grinch, your Scrooge, or anyone else who needs a little holiday cheer!

Tuesday, December 16th, is TWINKLING TUESDAY! Wear your blues, whites, and sparkles and make sure to light it up with any fun, twinkling accessories!

Wednesday, December 17th, is COZY COUCH WEDNESDAY! Time to relax! Wear your most comfy, coziest clothes to school. Think fuzzy socks and warm sweatpants!

Thursday, December 18th, is UGLY SWEATER DAY and CONTEST! Dig out your wildest, most wonderfully awful holiday sweater! There will be a contest, and a Google Form for entries will be sent out soon, so keep an eye out!

Friday, December 19th, is the FIRST DAY OF BREAK! No spirit day planned—it's just time to rest, relax, and enjoy your break!

Stay tuned for the daily themes, and let's end the semester with some fun!
1 day ago, FTB
Three stylized line drawings of evergreen trees, of different heights, on a white background. Text includes Spirit Week Schedule Monday, December 15th, is MEAN ONE MONDAY! Dress like your favorite mean holiday character. Let's see your Grinch, your Scrooge, or anyone else who needs a little holiday cheer! Tuesday, December 16th, is TWINKLING TUESDAY! Wear your blues, whites, and sparkles and make sure to light it up with any fun, twinkling accessories! Wednesday, December 17th, is COZY COUCH WEDNESDAY! Time to relax! Wear your most comfy, coziest clothes to school. Think fuzzy socks and warm sweatpants! Thursday, December 18th, is UGLY SWEATER DAY and CONTEST! Dig out your wildest, most wonderfully awful holiday sweater! There will be a contest, and a Google Form for entries will be sent out soon, so keep an eye out! Friday, December 19th, is the FIRST DAY OF BREAK! No spirit day planned—it's just time to rest, relax, and enjoy your break!
🎶❄️ Congratulations to our FTBMS Choir! ❄️🎶
A huge shoutout to our amazing singers for a fantastic performance at the FTBMS Choir Winter Concert alongside EVHS in the EV Auditorium yesterday!

Their Christmas-themed performance brought holiday cheer to the entire audience, and we are so proud of their hard work and beautiful voices. 🎄✨

Great job, Choir! 🖤💛
2 days ago, FTB
A large choir of diverse singers, dressed in maroon shirts, performs energetically on a stage with colorful lighting, accompanied by a pianist. The audience watches attentively.
A choir of children in maroon shirts perform on stage under red and green lights, led by a conductor. The audience watches attentively. Festive mood.
A choir of children in red shirts and festive hats performs on stage, with red and green lighting. A conductor and pianist accompany them.
A choir of children in matching red shirts performs on stage with multicolored lighting, creating a festive atmosphere. Conductors stand in front.

🎶 Shoutout to our 7th and 8th Grade Band Students! 🎶
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade musicians did an amazing job at the FTB Band's Winter Concert last Thursday at EVHS!

We are incredibly proud of their dedication and the fantastic job they did! 🌟
Way to go, Blackhawks! 🖤💛

3 days ago, FTB
A school band seated on stage, wearing white shirts and black pants. They sit under a blue-lit backdrop, with an audience visible in the foreground.
A conductor leads a large school band on a stage with blue lighting. The audience is seated in the foreground, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and focus.
Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 due to the potential for icy road conditions.

Essential personnel and custodians report on time, all other personnel report 2 hours late.
5 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic announcing school delay for Culpeper County Public Schools. The image features the CCPS logo, the words 2 hour delay in bold text, and an image of an icy window in the background
CCPS after-school and evening student activities are cancelled for today, Monday, December 8, 2025 due to the forecast of inclement weather.

The School Board meeting will be held as scheduled.
6 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
teal graphic with CCPS logo with large letters that say after school and evening activiites canceled
Thank you, FTB community!
Your generous donations to the Community Christmas Basket made a big impact. Our Student Advisory Board has packed all the items, and they’re ready for families to enjoy this holiday season. We appreciate your ongoing support for our Blackhawk family!
6 days ago, FTB
Two students stand in a school hallway smiling and gesturing toward a long table and stacks of boxes filled with donated items. The boxes include snack packs and cardboard boxes labeled “SmartCopy.” The scene shows preparations for a community donation effort.
UPDATE: Culpeper County Schools will be closed today, Friday. December 5, 2025 due to inclement weather. Essential personnel and custodians report at noon. All other employees do not report.
9 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
graphic with the CCPS logo on a snowy scene that says school closed at the bottom in teal letters on a gold bar
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.
9 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic showing a snowy, winding road lined with tall evergreen trees covered in snow. The Culpeper County Public Schools logo appears in the upper left with decorative circular accents. Large text at the bottom reads “2 Hour Delay.”
🎉❄️ 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! ❄️💙
12 days ago, FTB
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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.
12 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic showing frost crystals on a window with the Culpeper County Public Schools logo in the lower left. A blue banner across the bottom reads “2 Hour Delay” in large bold lettering.
🐄 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!
19 days ago, FTB
A woman in a pink jacket presents to a seated group of children outside a trailer with a cow inside. The scene is educational and engaging.
A cow with large yellow ear tags stands in a metal enclosure. It peers curiously at the camera. A sign below reads, "Please do not pet the cow."
A woman in a pink shirt speaks to a group of children seated on the ground in front of a mobile dairy classroom trailer with a cow inside. The scene is educational and engaging.
Mobile dairy classroom truck with "Southland Dairy Farmers" signage. Features milk container, educational displays, and parked beside a white pickup truck.
A brown cow stands in a trailer, seen by an audience of children sitting on the pavement. The scene appears educational and engaging.
🎉 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! 🖤
20 days ago, FTB
A smiling man with glasses and a beard, wearing a gray vest over a white shirt and a red-striped tie. The background is a soft, blurred blue.
🍁 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. 🖤
23 days ago, FTB
A large, colorful mural of a tree displayed on a school hallway wall. The tree trunk and branches are made from brown paper, while the treetop is composed of many circular, spiral-patterned paper artworks created by students. Each spiral is brightly painted in various colors—pink, blue, green, orange, yellow, and purple—and many include handwritten messages or names around the spirals. The artwork forms a full, vibrant canopy that covers most of the wall space.

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!

24 days ago, FTB Library
Save the date announcement for a Scholastic Book Fair with a festive holiday theme. Includes candy canes and a book graphic on a pink background.
🎉 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!
26 days ago, FTB
A promotional flyer for “FTB Middle School Mobile Spirit Night” featuring a costumed Chick-fil-A cow holding a red foam finger with the Chick-fil-A logo and a sign that reads “Reel Winnrz Eat Chikin.” The event details say it will take place on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The flyer explains that placing a mobile order and selecting “Yes, Support” will contribute a portion of sales to Floyd T. Binns Middle School. The Chick-fil-A Colonnade location address is listed at the bottom.
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! 💙🦅🎬
30 days ago, FTB
A decorative poster for the musical Once Upon a Mattress. The center features an illustration styled like a stained-glass window, showing a princess in a white gown sleeping on a tall stack of colorful mattresses with a crown on her head. The window is framed with gold drapery and leafy vines. Across the top, curved text reads “Once Upon a Mattress.” A red ribbon in the upper left corner says “$10 Tickets Cash Only.” At the bottom, a banner lists showtimes: “November 14th 7:00 PM; November 15th 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM; EVHS Auditorium.” A small drama program logo sits in the lower right corner.
🎶🏆 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! 💙🎤
about 1 month ago, FTB
Text reading "All-District Choir" in elegant white font, stands out against a deep maroon gradient background, conveying a formal and musical theme.
⚛️🔬 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! 🌟
about 1 month ago, FTB
A group of students sits in a library facing a screen, listening to a speaker at the front. Bookshelves and windows in the background create a studious atmosphere.
A speaker in a classroom points at a screen displaying a diagram titled "What happens in a nuclear reactor?" as attendees watch attentively.
A group of students sits attentively in a bright library, facing a speaker. Bookshelves labeled "Nonfiction" line the walls, creating an academic atmosphere.
A man presents to a classroom, pointing at a diagram on a screen titled "What happens in a nuclear reactor?" Students sit at desks, watching attentively.
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! 💙❤️
about 1 month ago, FTB
Silhouette of a saluting soldier against a watercolor American flag. Text reads "Veteran's Day" and "Honoring All Who Served," evoking patriotism.
Young man in Marine uniform, wearing a white and black cap. His expression is serious, with a neutral backdrop indicating a formal setting.
Man with sunglasses and a white shirt stands in front of a serene river, with sandy cliffs and a bright blue sky in the background.
🍦🎉 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! 🙌
about 1 month ago, FTB
A woman in a blue shirt serves ice cream with toppings like chocolate syrup and sprinkles on a cart. Bowls of chocolate and vanilla ice cream are displayed.
Students in a hallway serve themselves ice cream with toppings from a table. A woman assists, creating a cheerful and engaging atmosphere.