We had the pleasure of hosting Dwayne Bowman, owner of Humble Hydroponics, on Friday. He shared his expertise on hydroponic growing systems with our Ag students, igniting their passion for sustainable agriculture. Even more amazing? He generously donated one to our school!
Congratulations to Margarita Moctezuma for winning the Classified Employee of the Year award for Floyd T. Binns! You are amazing, and thank you for everything you do!
For our last Career Cafe', we had the joy of hosting cosmetology expert, and Mrs. Kilby's own daughter, Raeghan Kilby! Raeghan spoke to students in the library about cosmetology, offering valuable insights and experiences that helped shape her career.
The Floyd T. Binns Parent Advisory Board Hawaiian themed 5k at Eastern View High School on April 13th has been cancelled. If you paid, you will get a full refund. Thanks to those who signed up and we are sorry about the cancellation.
FTB FFA Horse Judging Team competed over spring break at their state qualifying event for FFA State Convention. The team and individuals placed in multiple divisions, as you can see by the ribbons! Dixon Heard placed 1st overall and will represent FTB this summer at convention. Congratulations to these girls!
Culpeper County Public Schools and offices will be closed Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5, 2024 for Spring Break.
🌞🌑 Solar Eclipse Alert! 🌑🌞 April 8, 2024 - Culpeper, VA. Start: ~2:02 PM, End: ~4:32 PM. Remember: Looking directly at the sun can damage your eyes! Keep your family safe - use proper eye protection.
The FTB Officer team celebrated Ag Literacy Week hosting a kindergarten class from Sycamore Park and reading “Logan’s Greenhouse” donated by Culpeper Farm Bureau. Students learned about various vegetables and how their edible parts may grow above or below the ground. They also got to spend time with the class pets!
Today was an Underground Spirit Day for staff members. In honor of March Madness, it was a college gear day! Staff members were decked out with shirts from their alma mater!
Congratulations to Alex Lesicka and Tenley Rendell for their terrific performance and presentation at the 44th Annual Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair in Charlottesville on Saturday. Their project: To Beef or Not to Beef, placed in the top four among nearly 100 competitors and was chosen to receive Honorable Mention! Congratulations Alex and Tenley! You did an amazing job and we are all so proud of you!
Last Call! Out of zone renewal period ends March 31. If your child is currently on a zone waiver, a renewal application must be submitted prior to March 31. Applications are found on our website https://www.culpeperschools.org/page/student-services
If you child will be changing schools (ie. rising 6th or 9th grade), you will complete an initial application, which will be available on April 8, 2024.
Our 7th grade ACE students had a great field trip to Mountain Vista Governor's School yesterday!
Today, for Career Cafe' we had special guest speaker and registered nurse Alana speak about her career to students.
Get your grass skirts, colorful shirts, and running shoes ready!
Floyd T. Binns is hosting a Hawaiian themed 5k run! On April
13th, at Eastern View High School, you can run or walk to
support our school. This run is for fun, so wear your best
Hawaiian shirt and register for the run. You will receive a t-shirt
when registered in advance as well as a Hawaiian Lei at the
race.
There will be prizes for the “most festive” and “best
dressed”, so don’t hold back on your Hawaiian running gear!
Look for information on flyers and posters around the school.
Forms are coming home with you as well so you can register.
The last day to register is March 26th in order to get a t-shirt.
Otherwise, you can register anytime or even the day of the
run! Invite all your running buddies, friends, and family
members. This is a fundraising event and all are welcome to
support our school.
Interested in becoming a FTB Cheerleader? There will be an informational meeting for parents and athletes on April 25th at 6 pm in the FTB Gym. Cheer Tryouts will be May 6th, 7th, 10th and 11th. Tryouts will be from 4:30 - 6:30 on the 6th, 7th, and 10th, and from 8:50 am - 11 am on the 11th. Athletes will need a valid VHSL physical to participate. Tryouts are open to all *upcoming* 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. No experience is required. Contact Coach Boggs with any questions.
Today is the day! STEAM weekend begins! Don't miss it!
Reminder: There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 8, 2024.
It is a staff work day for the end of the third grading period.
For Career Cafe', we had the pleasure of hosting Jayla Ford, a bright college student from George Mason University, who shared her insightful journey with students today! Jayla recounted her college experience, offering valuable insights and tips along the way.
It's CCPS Employee Appreciation week for the Technology Department! Be sure to thank them for all that they do!
Last chance to take the Title I, II and III parent survey! Survey closes tomorrow (March 1, 2024)! Go to www.culpeperschools.org for links, or use the QR codes.
