👟💪 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! 🧡✨
1 day ago, FTB
A diverse group of smiling people stands in a stadium, wearing matching athletic gear. Trees with autumn leaves are visible in the background. Energetic and joyful atmosphere.
📢 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.
3 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic titled “Virginia Acts to Protect SNAP Recipients.” It announces that Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program to provide state-funded food assistance amid a federal shutdown. The program uses the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP, is funded by Virginia’s budget surplus, and delivers about one-quarter of monthly benefits each week—$37.5 million weekly statewide. Benefits are issued Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November. The chart lists new VENA payment dates for SNAP groups: Group 1 – Monday, November 3; Group 2 – Wednesday, November 5; Group 3 – Friday, November 7. The graphic also notes that updates and FAQs are available at DSS.Virginia.gov and reminds recipients to keep their EBT cards secure using the ConnectEBT app.
💀🎭 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! 🌼🕯️
3 days ago, FTB
Students gather around outdoor picnic tables, working on papers under a clear blue sky. The scene conveys focus and collaboration in a school courtyard.
A group of children sits at an outdoor metal picnic table, smiling and working on crafts under a sunny sky. A brick building with windows is in the background.
A group of students sits at outdoor tables with worksheets, enjoying a sunny day. The scene conveys a cheerful, collaborative atmosphere.

🎃👻 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!

6 days ago, FTB
A woman and child smiling. The woman wears glasses and a space-themed shirt. The child is in glasses, a plaid shirt, and suspenders. Classroom setting.
Two people in a school hallway wear Dalmatian-inspired costumes. One stands in a black and white wig and cape, while the other crouches in a matching dress. Fun atmosphere.
Three women in front of a fall-themed bulletin board wear white shirts with "T," "L," and "C" taped on them, smiling and posing joyfully.
Two people are dressed for Halloween. One wears a cowboy hat and plaid shirt, the other a fringed black outfit. A decorated table and posters are in the background.
A woman in a light blue dress and white collar smiles, holding a blue book with a small doll. She stands in a classroom with educational posters.
A person with glasses smiles brightly indoors, wearing a colorful, planet-patterned dress. A green plush dinosaur rests on their shoulder, and they hold a yellow bus-patterned bag. The setting has a playful and cheerful vibe.
A woman with curly hair and glasses stands smiling in a sunlit office. She's wearing a black sweater, jeans, and sneakers, exuding a friendly vibe.
Due to pending weather, the football game with CMS has been rescheduled to Tuesday night at CMS at 5 PM.
10 days ago, FTB
💖 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
14 days ago, FTB
A large group of people stand on school stairs, all wearing various shades of pink clothing. The mood is cheerful, suggesting a themed event.
🎵👻 A Little Fright Music! 🎃🎶

Our students dressed up in their Halloween costumes for the Fall Concert with the EVHS Choirs on Thursday, October 9th!

Here are a few photos from this fun and spooky musical night! 🕸️🧛‍♀️🕷️
14 days ago, FTB
A group of four smiling girls poses together in stylish outfits. Behind them, a person in a red costume and another in black and white stripes are visible. The scene conveys a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Four girls in festive attire stand smiling against a light wall. They wear costumes, including cat ears and a folk dress, conveying a joyful and playful mood.
Four people stand against a wall. Two wear maroon T-shirts with eagle graphics, two are in costumes—a black robe and a furry animal outfit. They appear relaxed and cheerful.
Two women smiling in colorful dresses stand in front of a decorated classroom door with a "Welcome" sign. They wear tiaras and long gloves.
A person wears an orange bodysuit with a matching tutu, yellow fluffy eyebrows, and mustache, resembling a playful character in a hallway setting.
Three people in costumes stand in front of a door, smiling. One wears a skeleton outfit, another is dressed as a thief, and the third is in a medieval knight costume.
Four individuals stand against a light wall in costumes. They appear joyful and playful, showcasing various colorful outfits and accessories.
A woman in a festive shirt and orange cardigan smiles, pointing at her "Haunted by 6 7" design. Pumpkins and a gnome decorate the autumn-themed scene.
🎉 Fall Bash Dance! 🎉

The Student Advisory Board is getting ready for our Fall Bash Dance this Friday, October 24th, right after school! 🍁💃

🕓 Pick-up: 4:00 PM in the lower lot
💵 Cost: $5 (includes one slice of pizza!)
📄 Permission Slips: Sent home last week — extras are in the main office or outside the new counseling suite

Students should bring their signed permission slip and $5 to their lunch shift today or Thursday — Thursday is the LAST day to buy tickets! 🚫 No tickets will be sold on the day of the dance.

Let’s make it a night to remember, Blackhawks! 🖤🧡
15 days ago, FTB
Five smiling girls sit at a table with stacks of papers and money, in a room decorated with Halloween-themed items like pumpkins and cobwebs.
🌺 Day of the Dead Library Experience 🌺
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, English classes visited the library to explore the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos—a celebration of remembrance and life. 💀✨Students learned about the meaning behind this vibrant holiday, then toured colorful ofrendas honoring influential figures like Selena Quintanilla, Kobe Bryant, Steve Jobs, Carrie Fisher, and Bob Marley. Each display invited students to read, reflect, and connect with the inspiring legacies of people who continue to make an impact today.
20 days ago, FTB
A collage of photos showing a classroom activity about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). In the main image, a teacher stands at the front of the room leading a discussion with middle school students raising their hands. A presentation slide on the board reads questions about the Day of the Dead and how it differs from Halloween. Around the classroom are colorful altars (ofrendas) decorated with photos, candles, flowers, and sugar skulls. Smaller photos highlight specific ofrendas dedicated to Selena Quintanilla, Kobe Bryant, Steve Jobs, Carrie Fisher, and Bob Marley, each framed with bright paper and decorated with candles and monarch butterflies.
Floyd T. Binns FFA T-Shirts Are On Sale!

Support our FFA students and the Agriculture program by purchasing this year’s official FTB t-shirt! Every shirt sold helps offset costs for FFA members to attend career and leadership development events while strengthening our AG/FFA program here at Binns.

💲 $25 each
🛒 Purchase directly using the link below:
👉 https://www.customink.com/fundraising/floyd-t-binns-middle-school-ffa?utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-v3&utm_content=floyd-t-binns-middle-school-ffa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link

Show your Binns pride and support our amazing FFA students!
22 days ago, FTB
Maroon t-shirt featuring a vibrant graphic with an eagle, sunflower, and tractor. "Floyd T. Binns" and "FFA Chapter" are prominently displayed.
Mrs. Ford’s 6th grade math students had a magically delicious time learning about ratios today! Working in groups, students sorted and counted pieces of Lucky Charms to compare amounts and record their data. Hands-on learning at its sweetest! 📊🥣
23 days ago, FTB
Three middle school students work together at a classroom table covered with a strip of brown paper and piles of cereal pieces. They are smiling and using pencils to sort or count the pieces as part of a hands-on classroom activity. Worksheets and school supplies are on the table around them.
Students in a classroom sort colorful cereal loops on a table, engaged and focused. Papers and a cereal box are scattered around, creating a lively educational atmosphere.
Three children sit at a table by a window, engaged in a craft activity with cereal and paper. The scene is warm and collaborative.
Three boys are smiling and sorting cereal pieces at a school desk. Papers and colored cereal are scattered as they engage in a fun classroom activity.
Three students engaging in a classroom activity by a window, sorting cereal and candy on a table. Papers are spread out, creating a focused, collaborative atmosphere.
Our 6th grade scientists in Mrs. Yost and Mrs. Herrington's classes have been busy! 🌎🚀 Students created amazing models of our solar system using craft materials — and the results are out of this world! 🌞🪐 Great creativity and teamwork on display!
27 days ago, FTB
Young girl stands smiling beside a 3D solar system model featuring labeled planets and a periodic table poster, creating an educational atmosphere.
A student presents a colorful solar system poster with labeled planets and notes in a classroom setting. They smile proudly, conveying excitement and achievement.
A young boy stands proudly beside his solar system project, featuring labeled planets on a black background. Bright post-it notes cover the table.
A smiling child in a gray hoodie stands next to a solar system display. Large colorful planets are mounted on black boards in a classroom setting.
A young person holds a colorful solar system model with labeled planets, displayed under classroom posters. They are smiling, conveying pride and accomplishment.
A young person with red hair smiles while holding a small model of the solar system. In the classroom background, there's a poster and a lamp. The atmosphere is educational and enthusiastic.
🎡 FCCLA Shines at the State Fair!
On Thursday, October 2nd, Floyd T. Binns FCCLA traveled to the Virginia State Fair to visit the FCCLA Expo. Students submitted entries for Recruitment Posters, FCCLA Wear (theme: “Go Green”), and Brand FCCLA at Home. 🌿✨

👏 Jamie Navarrette earned 1st place for her Spirit Jeans, and Brooklin Jenkins took 1st place in the Recruitment Poster contest with her creative “FCCLA is my Jam” design!

We’re so proud of their amazing accomplishments!
29 days ago, FTB
Young girl smiling, holding decorated jeans at the Virginia State Fair. Text congratulates "Jamie Navarrete" as a winner against a colorful fair backdrop.
Congratulations poster with "Brooklin Jenkins" in bold. Features a blue-ribbon medal, state fair logo, and decorative jars labeled with positive themes.
Mrs. McGuire's Pre-Algebra Extended 7 Math class is on the move! Students participated in a review carousel to get ready for their Unit 2 Test.
about 1 month ago, FTB
Two smiling students in casual clothes point at a whiteboard with math-related charts and the message "Mrs. McGuire is the best! :)" written on it.
Four students work collaboratively in a classroom, using laptops and notebooks. The room is decorated with learning charts, creating a focused atmosphere.
Two students collaborate in a classroom, one pointing at a laptop screen with a pencil, surrounded by desks and educational charts on the walls.
Two boys stand in a classroom with clipboards and laptops, engaged in discussion. A girl is in the background. Shelves and bins are visible.
A student in a gray sweater sits in a classroom, holding a clipboard and writing notes. A laptop is open on the desk, and other students are in the background.
This week, Mrs. Yost’s 6th grade Science class explored Astronomy with interactive review stations! One of the favorites? Creating moon phases with Oreos! Hands-on learning at its best (and most delicious)!
about 1 month ago, FTB
A student in a classroom holds up a cookie with its cream side facing forward. Several cookies lie on an orange tray beneath him. The classroom has a warm, educational atmosphere.
A student in a classroom smiles while separating the cream from sandwich cookies on a blue tray. A moon phases poster is visible behind them.
A student at a desk uses cookies with cream scraped off on a blue tray, possibly for a classroom science activity. An open notebook is in front of them.
A young person in a classroom decorates cookies with icing, seated at a table with a blue tray of cookies. They appear focused and engaged.
Floyd T. Binns Middle School Pictures Are Here!
Parents: If you haven’t ordered your child’s school pictures yet, our NEW Code Lookup Tool makes it easy! Simply scan the QR code on the flyer and follow the instructions to access your child’s picture gallery. You’ll need your student’s last name and Student ID number.
about 1 month ago, FTB
Instructional graphic on accessing an ordering gallery via a QR code and five steps. Includes contact info at the bottom for further assistance.
Image showing Spanish instructions on accessing an order gallery in five steps, featuring a QR code and contact details for customer support.
Congratulations to the new and returning members of the Blackhawk Edition Select Ensemble!

This past weekend, 17 FTBMS students proudly participated in the first annual Tri-County Choir at Kettle Run High School in Fauquier County, held on September 12–13.

We are so proud of their hard work, talent, and dedication!
about 1 month ago, FTB
A group of students dressed in black performance attire stand together on a staircase inside a school building. They are posed in rows with their teacher, who is wearing a red blouse and black pants, standing in front to the right. The background shows brick walls, a stair railing, and a school hallway.
A group of middle school boys stand on risers singing in a choir rehearsal. Some hold music folders while others sing without them. They are dressed casually in t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers, with a piano and music stand visible at the front.
A group of middle and high school students stand on risers during a choir rehearsal on stage. Many hold black folders with sheet music while singing. They are dressed casually in colorful shirts and jeans, unlike a formal concert. In the foreground, part of an adult seated at a piano is visible, facing the students. The backdrop is a tall black curtain.
A close-up of a group of students standing on stage risers during choir rehearsal. They are holding black music folders while singing. Most are dressed casually in T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers, with some wearing matching maroon shirts. The black stage curtain serves as the backdrop.
A large student choir rehearsal on a theater stage. The group, made up of dozens of students dressed in black concert attire, fills the entire width of the stage in several rows. A pianist sits at a grand piano on the left, while a conductor stands at the center facing the choir. The stage has a black backdrop, a high black curtain, and bright overhead lighting. In the foreground, empty green theater seats are visible.
A large student choir performing on a theater stage. The students, dressed mostly in black concert attire, are arranged in rows on risers across the stage. A pianist sits at a grand piano on the left, while a conductor stands in the center facing the choir with raised arms. The stage backdrop is a tall black curtain, and an empty microphone stand is positioned on the far right side.
Today, we began our annual school-wide fundraiser. Please look for a handout that your student will bring home with the details.

about 2 months ago, FTB
A man in a red shirt speaks into a microphone while pointing toward the audience during a presentation in a school gymnasium. He stands beside a projector screen displaying a slide. Students and adults sit on bleachers to the left, listening. The gym has a wooden floor, basketball hoops, and a sign that reads "Shirley E. Gray Gymnasium.
Come out to support our middle school FFA chapters at Culpeper Farm Tours this morning! We will be set up at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprise from 10am -2pm selling baked goods and bracelets that the members have made. Every donation helps offset the cost for student trips and events!
about 2 months ago, Cecilia Vega Coronado
Alt text: A group of middle school FFA members stand under a blue canopy tent on a cloudy day, smiling behind tables filled with baked goods and drinks. Handwritten signs on the tables read “FTB+CMS FFA,” “Support AG-ED,” and “FTB+CMS Bake Sale.” The event is set up outdoors on a gravel path with grassy fields and trees in the background.
The sharp young science minds of Mr. Bish's classes have been hard at work. They have been examining the concept of density, seeing what makes materials sink and float. They have also studied the properties of acids and bases, using cabbage juice as a color indicator of pH. They had a pHenomenal time!
about 2 months ago, FTB
Two students work on a science experiment in a classroom. Both are wearing gloves and aprons; one student also has on safety goggles and holds up a test tube with a smile and thumbs up. The other student is focused on pouring liquid into a container. A test tube rack, laptop, and lab supplies are on the table.
Two students in a science classroom work on a lab activity. Both are wearing aprons and gloves, with one student also wearing safety goggles. They are writing on worksheets at their desks, which have test tubes in a wooden rack, lab supplies, and notebooks.
Three students in a science classroom wear gloves and plastic aprons while working on a lab experiment. One student is leaning over the counter, another is carefully pouring liquid into a test tube, and the third is writing on a worksheet. Test tubes, lab supplies, and notebooks are spread across the table.