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🔧 Exploring Future Careers at CTEC! 🚀❤️🖤

Our FTB 8th graders recently visited the Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC) to explore exciting career opportunities!

Students learned about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare students for careers in fields such as technology, healthcare, skilled trades, and public safety.

This trip gave our Blackhawks a glimpse into the hands-on learning opportunities available to them in high school and helped them start thinking about their future career paths!

Thank you to CTEC for welcoming our students and helping inspire the next generation of professionals! ❤️🖤

Learn more: https://www.culpepertec.org/
about 8 hours ago, FTB
Two students work on an interactive electrical project with wires, lights, and other equipment.
Students examine a table of tools and materials while a woman speaks with them.
Group of students and adults standing around a table with electronics, wires, and a red robot
On October 16th and 17th 2026, twenty of our choir students participated in the Piedmont Regional Honors Choir at Kettle Run High School. Two of our 8th grade choir students were selected as soloists, Imani Jackson and Grace Clark. Everyone had a wonderful time and did a wonderful job at the concert. We loved the fact that Mr. Dante Burns, Choral Director at CCHS and husband of our own Mrs. Burns played percussion for our performance.
about 8 hours ago, FTB
A group of students in black dresses and suits stand on concrete stairs, looking at the camera.
Choir on stage with a white curved backdrop; audience chairs in front; empty auditorium with brick walls.
Students in maroon shirts sitting in chairs in a classroom with brick walls.
A group of students in maroon shirts stand in front of a crowd, holding books.
🌮 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Through Art! 🎨❤️🖤

Mrs. Zakielarz’s Spanish students put their creativity to work by designing and drawing their very own food trucks inspired by Hispanic cuisine and culture!

Students created colorful, hand-drawn food trucks to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month while exploring the foods and traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures. 🌯🫔

What a fun way to combine language, culture, and creativity! Great job, Blackhawks! ❤️🖤

1 day ago, FTB
Drawing of four trucks with text and writing in Spanish on a black background.
Four paper buses, each with flags and decorations, are displayed on a yellow background. A sign with a ribbon is attached to one bus.
A yellow banner with text is attached to a brick wall. Banner contains drawings of vehicles in a parade.
Artwork of two food trucks, one with a blue ribbon and a badge, on a yellow background.
Three drawings of trucks on a brick wall. One drawing includes a blue ribbon.
🍪 A Sweet Way to Learn Science! 🔬❤️🖤

Who knew Oreos could help teach cell division?

Mrs. Parks’ science students recently got creative with a hands-on lab exploring mitosis! Using Oreo cookies, colorful sprinkles, and toothpicks, students recreated the different stages of cell division right in the cookie icing!

This fun activity helped students visualize how cells divide while combining science, creativity, and a little something sweet! 🍪🧬

Great work, Blackhawks! ❤️🖤
1 day ago, FTB
Three students sitting around a table with papers and objects in a classroom with shelves.
Five cookies with different toppings lined up on a white background. Each cookie has text next to it.
🌦️ Weather Detectives at Work! 🌎❤️🖤

Mrs. Yost’s 6th grade science students have been putting their weather knowledge to the test!

Using interactive weather maps, students explored weather fronts and systems, analyzed weather patterns, and answered questions about how weather changes.

What a great way to combine science, technology, and critical thinking! Keep up the great work, Blackhawks! 🌪️🌤️
1 day ago, FTB
Three students seated at a table, one pointing to a map and others writing on it.
Students at a table, collaborating on a large map of the United States. One student points at the map.
Students seated at a table mark a map with colored markers; one holds a marker.
Two kids are standing by a table, pointing to a map with a white outline.
💙💛 National FFA Convention Recap! 💛💙

What an unforgettable few days in Indianapolis! 🌟 Our FFA members made memories, explored new opportunities, and represented our chapter with pride!

🍽️ Day 1:Kicked off our trip with a delicious dinner at Harry & Izzy’s!

🎤 Day 2: Lissa represented our chapter in the National Spanish Creed Invitational Contest! After exploring the expo and mall, we joined thousands of FFA members for the Opening Session at Lucas Oil Stadium! 💙💛

🏎️🦁 Day 3: We explored career opportunities during our tours at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and wrapped up the day with a visit to the zoo!

From leadership and career exploration to new experiences and unforgettable memories, this trip reminded us what makes FFA so special! 🌱 We are proud of our members and grateful for the opportunities to learn, grow, and lead beyond the classroom.

That’s a wrap on an amazing National FFA Convention! 💙💛

#FTBFFA #NationalFFAConvention #FFA #GrowingLeaders #CareerSuccess #Indianapolis #BlueAndGold
5 days ago, Cecilia Vega Coronado
Six students pose in front of a large blue sign with the letters FFA.
Group of people seated at long table with plates of food, drinks, and utensils in a restaurant.
Students in uniforms pose in front of a large stadium with glass walls. A banner hangs above the entrance.
A man and a girl stand holding a certificate. They are in a room with a white wall and patterned carpet.
Several people stand in a row on a race track with a sunny sky and buildings in the background.
Students and teachers gather around an aquarium, with one touching a stingray.
🍪🔬 Learning is sweet in science! Mrs. Cubbage's students got hands-on with the cell cycle during our Oreo Mitosis Lab! Using Oreos and sprinkles, they creatively modeled the different phases of mitosis while reinforcing their understanding of how cells divide. Who knew science could be so sweet? 🧬🦠 #ScienceIsFun #HandsOnLearning #MitosisLab

8 days ago, FTB
Two girls in a classroom hold small objects. One holds a circle, the other a square. Papers, pencils, and a pen on the desk.
Student in classroom, smiling, working on craft project with small round items and paper.
A boy sits at a table in a classroom, holding a small object and smiling.
Two students sitting at a table with paper and pens. One holds small items in hand.
A student sits at a table, working with paper, coins, and a small pouch.
Two individuals seated at a table, working on a project. A student with curly hair wearing a blue shirt, a woman with glasses wearing a black shirt.
Four students at a table, seated with paper, pencils, and a small object, in a classroom with white blinds and green wall.
Three students seated at a table with papers, pens, and a fire extinguisher in the background.
Two students working at desks with papers, pencils, and other materials in a classroom.
Boy seated at a table with small object in hand, surrounded by papers and a pen.
Who knew learning about ratios could be so magically delicious? 🍀📊

Math was a little sweeter in Mrs. Ford’s classroom! Students participated in a fun, hands-on activity to practice ratios using Lucky Charms cereal!

Students sorted and counted the different marshmallow shapes and cereal pieces, then used their findings to calculate and compare ratios. This tasty activity helped students better understand part-to-part and part-to-whole ratios while making math fun and engaging!

Way to go, Blackhawks! ❤️🖤

18 days ago, FTB
Students in Mrs. Ford’s classroom participate in a hands-on learning activity using colorful cereal and marshmallows. Students sit at their desks sorting, counting, and arranging the cereal and marshmallows on paper towels while following instructions on worksheets. Two students in the foreground carefully organize their materials, while classmates throughout the room work on the same activity.
Close-up of a student's Lucky Charms math activity showing a pile of cereal surrounded by colorful marshmallows sorted into groups by shape and color. A worksheet about ratios and a cup of cereal are visible on the desk.
Close-up of a math worksheet titled “Lucky Ratios” showing instructions for sorting Lucky Charms cereal and calculating part-to-part ratios. The worksheet includes a table for recording different marshmallow shapes and their quantities, with colorful marshmallows visible beside it.
Students in Mrs. Ford’s classroom sort Lucky Charms cereal and colorful marshmallows during an interactive math lesson about ratios. Students work at individual desks, separating marshmallows by shape and color and recording their results on worksheets.
Students in Mrs. Ford’s classroom participate in a hands-on math lesson using Lucky Charms cereal. Students sort marshmallows by shape and color, organize their findings on paper towels, and complete worksheets about ratios while seated at their desks.
Several students in Mrs. Ford’s classroom work independently on a Lucky Charms math activity. Students separate colorful marshmallows from cereal pieces on paper towels while using worksheets to calculate and record ratios.
Students in Mrs. Ford’s math classroom participate in a hands-on lesson about ratios using Lucky Charms cereal. Students sort marshmallows into groups, count cereal pieces, and record their findings on worksheets. Math vocabulary posters are displayed on the classroom wall.
Students in Mrs. Ford’s classroom sort Lucky Charms cereal and colorful marshmallows into groups while completing math worksheets. Two students in the foreground carefully separate cereal pieces by shape and color as classmates work at their desks behind them.
Two students in Mrs. Ford’s classroom work on a hands-on math activity using Lucky Charms cereal. One student sorts cereal and colorful marshmallows while another records answers on a worksheet about ratios. Other students work on the same activity in the background.
🎭 A Night at the Altria Theater! ❤️🖤

Our 8th grade drama students had an amazing time seeing *Mamma Mia!* live on stage! 🎶✨

Students had the opportunity to experience the excitement of live theater, enjoy an incredible musical performance, and see firsthand how acting, music, and storytelling come together on stage.

What a fun and memorable experience for our young performers! A special thank you to Ms. Langford for organizing this wonderful opportunity for our Blackhawks! ❤️🖤
21 days ago, FTB
A group of people seated in theater chairs, some looking at the camera, others looking away.
A brightly lit theater marquee at night reads "Altria Theater." Below it, a digital display shows colorful images.
A hand holds a program with a bride image. A large stage is behind with blue lights and a screen.
A stage with performers in bright costumes dancing. Purple and pink lights illuminate the scene.
Stage with performers in vibrant costumes under a blue light backdrop, highlighting a central dance.
Today, FTB students interested in careers in healthcare participated in a Virtual Healthcare Career Day in the library!

Students had the opportunity to hear directly from healthcare professionals and learn more about different career options, including the skills and education needed for various jobs, what those careers are like, and potential salaries.

It was a great opportunity for our Blackhawks to explore their interests and start thinking about where those interests could take them in the future! ❤️🖤
29 days ago, FTB
A school library with round tables, chairs, and bookshelves. A television is on the wall.
Library with students sitting at tables, a TV, bookshelves, and a beige carpet. White walls with the word "Library" and lamps.
Mrs. Wells’ 6th grade ACE students recently held a Game Symposium to show off the games they created based on the Sherlock Holmes short story “The Adventure of the Speckled Band.”

Students took what they learned from the story and transformed it into their own creative games, then had the opportunity to share their creations with others!

What a fun way to combine reading, creativity, problem-solving, and game design! Great job, Blackhawks! ❤️🖤
about 1 month ago, FTB
Three children at a table in a classroom with a map-like model in front of them.
Two children stand by a table displaying various colorful, card-like constructions, with a whiteboard in the background.

Come out to Tractor Supply from 10am - 2pm & support our FTB FFA members!

Proceeds help our chapter get to National FFA Convention and support our yearly events!

about 1 month ago, Cecilia Vega Coronado
A group of people stand under a blue canopy, holding signs. Behind them is a building and parked vehicles.
A table covered with a yellow cloth displays packaged food items and containers, along with other items.

📢Join us for a Bake Sale hosted by FTB FFA 📢

The money raised will help our middle school FFA chapter get to National FFA Convention in Indiana as well as support our yearly events!

📅Date: Saturday, September 26th 2026
⌚Time: 10am - 2pm
📍Location: 588 Culpeper Town Square, Culpeper, VA 22701

Mark your calendars & come enjoy some delicious treats made by our FFA members! We cant wait to see you all there!

about 1 month ago, Cecilia Vega Coronado
A poster with a blue banner, featuring details of a bake sale, including the event's location and date.
Today's football game at Prospect has been cancelled and rescheduled for a later date. Practice will be at normal time today"
about 1 month ago, FTB
📚 A Special Guest for 8th Grade English! ❤️🖤

Our 8th grade English students welcomed Sgt. Dodson to the FTB Library for a special presentation connected to their reading of Red Kayak.

In the novel, Brady must decide whether to protect his friends or tell the truth after a prank results in a tragic death. His decision eventually leads to a criminal investigation and raises an important question for our students: What happens when a juvenile is accused of a crime?

Sgt. Dodson helped answer that question by explaining how the juvenile justice process works, sharing what life may look like in a juvenile detention center, and answering plenty of student questions about different situations and scenarios.

Thank you to Sgt. Dodson for spending time with our 8th graders and helping connect their classroom reading to the real world! ❤️🖤
about 1 month ago, FTB
Classroom with a speaker presenting to students. A screen displays information. Students sit in chairs, facing the speaker.
A classroom with a teacher at the front. Students sit in rows facing the teacher and a screen.
Large group in a library listening to a presentation. Speakers on stage. Books on table.
A woman speaks at a podium. An audience sits on benches. Two trash cans are in the background.
Six individuals in a classroom, smiling for the camera. A monitor shows a presentation in the background.

Bringing literature to life! 📚❤️🖤

8th grade students in Mrs. Rave's class are currently reading Red Kayak. In the novel, the main character joins a search party on the Corsica River and ultimately finds and rescues a 3-year-old boy, performing CPR to help save his life.

Today, students made a real-world connection to the story by learning the basics of CPR and getting hands-on practice in class! Students practiced CPR techniques using both adult and infant training mannequins.

What a great way to connect what students are reading to important real-life skills! ❤️🖤

about 2 months ago, FTB
Two students practice CPR techniques on manikins in a classroom with bookshelves and chairs.
Two students practice CPR on mannequins. One kneels, the other on hands and knees. Books and tables in background.
Man in a black shirt and baseball cap performs CPR on a manikin on a table.
Two people practice CPR on manikins in a classroom with bookshelves, a table, and chairs.
Woman holding a CPR mannequin in class. Another student with a paper stands next to her.
What a way to start the season! 🏈❤️🖤

Congratulations to the FTB football team on a 44–0 victory over rival CMS! The Blackhawks had huge contributions from both the offensive and defensive lines, with a great team effort all around.

Way to start the season strong, Blackhawks! ❤️🖤🏈
2 months ago, FTB
Five young girls in cheerleading uniforms with arms raised on a track with pom-poms in the background.
A group of young girls wearing matching uniforms stands on a track, smiling for a group photo.
Six cheerleaders pose together on a track with pom-poms. They wear matching uniforms with maroon and gray stripes.
Three girls in cheerleading uniforms with maroon and gray accents smile for a photo on a track.
Seven cheerleaders in matching uniforms pose on a track. Behind them, a grassy field and bleachers.
Who knew Pringles could be used for science? 🥔🔬

Mrs. Herrington’s 6th grade science students took learning hands-on in the Lit Lab as they worked together to build **Pringles Rings**—freestanding rings made entirely out of Pringles!

This fun challenge put students’ problem-solving, teamwork, and engineering skills to the test. Check out their creations! 👏
2 months ago, FTB
Three boys pose behind a table with one holding a yellow object. One boy wears a red shirt.
Students seated at a table, one holding a yellow object, another posing for the camera. Table has papers and plastic containers.
Two young women work with potato chips on a table in a classroom with large windows.
Three people sit at a table with food. One person eats, another makes a peace sign, and the third looks at the first.
Three children are at a table in a classroom, one making pasta. The table has pasta and a cup.
📣 LAST CALL! The deadline to purchase the optional CCPS Chromebook Protection Plan is Friday, August 28!

💻 Available for students in grades 1–12
💵 $30 per student for the entire school year
✅ Covers up to 2 incidents of accidental damage

Help avoid unexpected repair costs and protect your child’s school-issued Chromebook throughout the year.

📲 Scan the QR code to enroll by August 28, 2026.
More information: https://www.culpeperschools.org/article/3042277

Questions? Contact your school office or the CCPS Technology Department.
2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A flyer invites students in grades 1-12 to enroll in the Chromebook Protection Plan. It features a QR code for enrollment.

🔬 A closer look at science! Our 7th grade students learned how to operate microscopes this week in Mrs. Cubbage's class! Students created wet mount slides and examined a printed letter “d,” getting hands-on experience with an important scientific tool. 🧫🔍

2 months ago, FTB
Two students, one with brown hair, look into a microscope in a classroom with green leaves and white curtains.
A person in a cowboy hat and gray shirt sits at a desk, using a microscope.
Multiple students in a classroom, one using a microscope while others are standing at a lab station.
A boy in a black shirt is using a microscope in a classroom. Another student is beside him, also using a microscope.
Several students examine objects with microscopes at a table. A pen rests on a white sheet of paper.
Woman in a blue shirt examines a specimen through a microscope on a table with papers.