🎶 A round of applause for our talented musicians at Floyd T. Binns Middle School! 👏

Recently, our band and choir students took the stage to showcase their hard work and dedication during their latest performances. From powerful choral harmonies to energetic band pieces like “Spitfire” by Michael Story, our students truly impressed the audience with their musical talent.

These performances are the result of countless hours of practice, teamwork, and commitment. We are so proud of our students for sharing their gifts and representing FTBMS so well!

Thank you to our amazing music teachers for their leadership and to the families and community members who came out to support our students. 🎺🎤
about 14 hours ago, FTB
A middle school concert band performs on stage while a conductor stands on a podium directing the musicians. Students seated in rows play a variety of instruments including flutes, clarinets, trumpets, and tubas. A large screen behind them displays the title “Spitfire” by Michael Story against a blue background, and audience members are visible watching from the foreground.
A middle school choir performs on stage in front of tall teal curtains, standing on tiered risers in black concert attire. Some students wear red bow ties while others wear black dresses. A conductor stands in front of the group directing the performance, while a pianist plays a grand piano beside the risers. Audience silhouettes are visible in the foreground.
🎶 Congratulations to our talented singers at Floyd T. Binns Middle School! 🎶

We are proud to announce that several FTBMS students have been selected as 2026 All-Virginia Middle School Choir Delegates and Alternates through the Virginia Choral Directors Association (VCDA). This is an incredible accomplishment, especially considering there were 1,294 audition submissions from 136 schools across Virginia!

Mixed SAB Choir
• Kamira Williams — Alto
• Ava Morris — Soprano Alternate
• William Mahr — Bass Alternate

Treble SSA Choir
• Imani Jackson — Soprano (ranked #2 in the state)
• Grace Clark — Soprano (ranked #6 in the state)
• Shykia Stanton — Alto (ranked #10 in the state)
• Emalee Boyd — Alto
• Wyatt Plourde — Alto
• Caelan Porter — Alto
• Riley Fodness — Alto Alternate

We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and musical excellence. Way to represent FTBMS and Culpeper County Public Schools! 👏🎤

#FTBMS #CulpeperSchools #AllVirginiaChoir #StudentSuccess
3 days ago, FTB
Alt text: Graphic from Floyd T. Binns Middle School announcing the 2026 All Virginia Middle School Choir Delegates and Alternates selected through the Virginia Choral Directors Association (VCDA). Mixed SAB Choir: Kamira Williams, Alto; Ava Morris, Soprano Alternate; William Mahr, Bass Alternate. Treble SSA Choir: Imani Jackson, Soprano (ranked #2 in the state); Grace Clark, Soprano (ranked #6 in the state); Shykia Stanton, Alto (ranked #10 in the state); Emalee Boyd, Alto; Wyatt Plourde, Alto; Caelan Porter, Alto; Riley Fodness, Alto Alternate. The graphic features a blue background with a glowing horizon-style design and the VCDA logo at the bottom, along with a note stating there were 1,294 audition submissions from 136 locations across Virginia.
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade concert band on a fantastic performance at the 2026 VBODA District XIII Concert Band Assessment yesterday, and for earning straight Superior ratings!
3 days ago, Siobhan Dowen
Superior!
Level up! 🍄🎮

Our staff at Floyd T. Binns Middle School celebrated an underground Spirit Day for Mario Day (March 10)! Inspired by the classic Super Mario games, teachers dressed up in their best Mario-themed outfits—complete with overalls, hats, and mustaches—to bring some fun and nostalgia to the school day.

It was a great way to build school spirit, share a few laughs, and remind our students that learning can be an adventure. Thanks to our amazing staff for always finding creative ways to make school fun!
4 days ago, FTB
A group of nine adults pose together on a staircase inside a school building decorated with colorful educational murals and a sign reading “Welcome to Floyd T. Binns Middle School.” Several people are dressed as characters inspired by the Mario video game series, wearing red hats with an “M,” overalls, and fake mustaches. Others wear black graphic T-shirts. The group smiles toward the camera, and one person holds a small red mushroom prop. The setting appears to be a school hallway with railings and bright artwork in the background.
🧁 **FFA Bake Sale Fundraiser**
📍 Tractor Supply Co. Culpeper
📅 Saturday, February 28th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Stop by to grab some sweet treats and support our FFA members as we celebrate leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education!
14 days ago, Cecilia Vega Coronado
Alt text: Flyer for an FFA Bake Sale featuring the blue and gold FFA emblem at the top with blue, gold, and gray banner flags across the border. Large bold text reads “FFA Bake Sale at Tractor Supply Co.” Below, it lists: “Sat. February 28th, 10am–2pm. Come by and support FTB/CMS FFA for National FFA Week!” The Tractor Supply Co. logo (red TSC shield and black lettering) appears in the center. Three illustrated cupcakes decorate the bottom of the flyer.
Alt text: A group of students and adults gather around a bake sale table set up under a bright yellow canopy in a parking lot. The table is covered with homemade baked goods in bags and containers, and handwritten signs on the front read “Bake Sale!” and “FTB & CMS FFA.” Students wearing casual clothes and FFA apparel serve customers in front of a brick building on a sunny day, with a clear blue sky overhead.

💙💛 It’s National FFA Week! 💛💙

Join us as FTB FFA celebrates **National FFA Week (February 21–28, 2026)** — a week dedicated to recognizing the impact of agricultural education, leadership, and service in our community!

🌟 **Spirit Week Dress-Up Days:**
🗽Monday – America Day (Red, White & Blue)
🚜 Tuesday – Dress Like a Farmer
🌾 Wednesday – Camo Day
🐐 Thursday – “The Animals Got Out at Night” (PJ Day)
💙💛 Friday – FFA Blue & Gold Day

🧁 **FFA Bake Sale Fundraiser**
📍 Tractor Supply Co. Culpeper
📅 Saturday, February 28th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Stop by to grab some sweet treats and support our FFA members as we celebrate leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education!

National FFA Week honors the founding of FFA and highlights the important role agriculture plays in our daily lives — from the food we eat to the clothes we wear.

Thank you for supporting FTB FFA! 🌟

#NationalFFAWeek #FFA #BlueAndGold #SupportLocalFFA #AgEducation

19 days ago, Cecilia Vega Coronado
Alt text: Flyer for “FTB FFA Spirit Week” promoting National FFA Week, February 21–28, 2026. The top row lists themed dress-up days with images: Monday – America Day (Red, White, & Blue) with an American flag; Tuesday – Dress Like a Farmer with a cartoon farmer in overalls holding a pitchfork in front of a barn; Wednesday – Camo Day with a camouflage pattern; Thursday – “The Animals Got Out at Night” (PJ Day) with a baby goat wearing pajamas; Friday – FFA Blue & Gold Day with a close-up of a blue FFA jacket and emblem. The bottom left features the FFA emblem, and the center text reads: “FTB FFA Spirit Week! Participate in National FFA Week! 02/21/2026 – 02/28/2026.”
Alt text: Flyer for an FFA Bake Sale fundraiser with a blue border and gray center background. The FFA emblem appears at the top with blue, gold, and gray pennant banners across the top edge. Large bold text reads “FFA BAKE SALE” followed by “AT Tractor Supply Co” with the red TSC logo. Event details state: “Sat. February 28th, 10am–2pm. Come by and support FTB/CMS FFA for National FFA Week!” The bottom of the flyer features three illustrated cupcakes with different frosting colors and sprinkles.
🎶✨ Blackhawk Choir Shoutout! ✨🎶

Congratulations to the 31 members of the Blackhawk Choir who represented us at the 2026 District 13 Honors Choir Event on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at Monticello High School in Charlottesville, VA!

We are especially proud to celebrate our Blackhawks who were selected as soloists for the concert:
🌟 Ava Morris
🌟 William Mahr
🌟 Imani Jackson
🌟 Wyatt Plourde

Your hard work, talent, and dedication continue to make our school proud. Way to go, Blackhawks! 🖤💛
24 days ago, FTB
Collage titled “District 13 Middle School Choir Event 2026” featuring Floyd T. Binns Middle School students. Text at the top reads: “Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday Feb. 14, 2026 – Monticello High School, Charlottesville VA.” The collage includes multiple photos of middle school choir students wearing matching light blue shirts and name badges. Images show students rehearsing in a choir room, standing on risers on a stage during a performance, seated in rows awaiting their turn, and posing together for a large group photo with teachers. The central image features a large group of students and staff smiling for a group picture indoors. Surrounding photos capture candid rehearsal moments, small group shots, and stage performances under theater lighting.
Double the kindness, double the fun! 💙
Our staff showed their spirit during Kindness Week by dressing up for Twin Day—because spreading kindness is even better when you do it together! From matching outfits to big smiles, this was a great reminder that small acts of kindness make a big difference.
about 1 month ago, FTB
A group of middle school staff members stand together on a staircase inside Floyd T. Binns Middle School. Many are wearing matching or coordinated outfits for a themed spirit day, smiling at the camera. A colorful school mural reading “Welcome to Floyd T. Binns Middle School” is visible in the background.

The CTEC Open House has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 4, 2026 due to today’s school closure. The event will be held from 5–7 PM, with a presentation from the CTEC Principal at 5:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

about 1 month ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
teal graphic with yellow sticky note with decorative lettering that says reschedule notice
Due to potential impacts from the impending winter storm, all CCPS activities scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026 and Sunday, January 25, 2026 will be canceled.

Friday night activities will continue as scheduled.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A Culpeper County Public Schools announcement graphic with a snowy, glittery background. The CCPS logo appears on the left, and large teal text on the right reads: “SATURDAY & SUNDAY ACTIVITIES CANCELED.”
Today, we celebrated Day 100 of school by going way back in time! Staff (and students!) dressed like 100-year-olds to mark the occasion—canes, gray hair, and all—while still keeping it comfy with jeans. It was a fun way to celebrate 100 days of learning, laughter, and memories.
about 2 months ago, FTB
Eight adults stand in a school hallway wearing gray wigs and costumes to look like elderly people, some using canes and walkers. They pose playfully in front of a brick wall and bench, smiling and leaning forward, as if participating in a themed spirit day or skit.
🌍💙 La Pulsera Project Success at FTB! 💙🌍
FTB raised $770 this year through the La Pulsera Project—thank you to everyone who supported these artisans and their education!

By “coloring the world,” our community purchased over 150 pulseras, allowing us to send a $770 check directly to the Pulsera Project.

We are proud of our students and community for making a meaningful impact! 🖤💛
3 months ago, FTB
A graphic showing colorful woven pulsera bracelets displayed on the left and hands weaving a bracelet on the right. Text on the image reads, “La Pulsera Project at FTB: $770 this year! Thank you for supporting these artisans and their education. We ‘colored the world’ with over 150 pulseras sold to members of our community. That means we were able to send a check for $770 to the Pulsera Project. Muchísimas gracias.”
Culpeper County Schools will open 2 hours late tomorrow, Monday, December 15, 2025.

Essential personnel and custodians report on time, all other personnel report 2 hours late.
3 months 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
📣 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!
3 months 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! 🖤💛
3 months 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 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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!
3 months 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.
3 months 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