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.

Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our students, families, staff, and the entire Culpeper community. Your support, kindness, and partnership make our schools stronger every day.
May your Thanksgiving Day be filled with joy!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our students, families, staff, and the entire Culpeper community. Your support, kindness, and partnership make our schools stronger every day.
May your Thanksgiving Day be filled with joy!

🍁 Thanksgiving Break Reminder🍁
Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Break.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and happy holiday! 🦃🍂
Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving Break.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and happy holiday! 🦃🍂

Attention CCPS! Be on the lookout for a sweet thank you coming your way this week in honor of American Education Week! 🍩💙
Schools and departments, check your email for the delivery schedule so you’ll know when to expect your treats. We appreciate you, CCPS! 🙌
Schools and departments, check your email for the delivery schedule so you’ll know when to expect your treats. We appreciate you, CCPS! 🙌

🌟 Happy Substitute Appreciation Week! 🌟
November 17–21, 2025
This week, we are proud to celebrate the incredible substitute teachers who step in, support our schools, and keep learning moving forward every single day. Their flexibility, dedication, and willingness to serve wherever needed make a tremendous difference for our students and staff.
To all of our amazing CCPS substitutes — thank you. We are truly grateful for everything you do!
Want to sub in CCPS? Apply online today! www.culpeperschools.org
November 17–21, 2025
This week, we are proud to celebrate the incredible substitute teachers who step in, support our schools, and keep learning moving forward every single day. Their flexibility, dedication, and willingness to serve wherever needed make a tremendous difference for our students and staff.
To all of our amazing CCPS substitutes — thank you. We are truly grateful for everything you do!
Want to sub in CCPS? Apply online today! www.culpeperschools.org

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your service and commitment to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.
Let us take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all veterans in our community and beyond.
Let us take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all veterans in our community and beyond.

The Culpeper County School Board honored Eastern View High School students Ian Edwards, Alejandro Gonzalez-Ramirez, and Zachary Harms for earning a place in the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) Senior Honor Choir 2025! 🎤✨ Congratulations!
The Culpeper County School Board proudly recognized Culpeper County High School’s Matthew Amos for earning VHSL All-State honors in Golf! 🏅 Congratulations!
The Culpeper County School Board proudly recognized Eastern View High School students for earning AP Scholar Awards for their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement exams!
👏 Congratulations to:
Sarah Abdul Kader – AP Scholar
Elaine Balino – AP Scholar
Kendall Fiscus – AP Scholar
Natalie Ferlazzo – AP Scholar
Abigail Sewordor – AP Scholar
Your hard work and commitment to academic excellence make EVHS and Culpeper County Public Schools proud!
👏 Congratulations to:
Sarah Abdul Kader – AP Scholar
Elaine Balino – AP Scholar
Kendall Fiscus – AP Scholar
Natalie Ferlazzo – AP Scholar
Abigail Sewordor – AP Scholar
Your hard work and commitment to academic excellence make EVHS and Culpeper County Public Schools proud!
Tonight, the Teachers of the Year from each of our schools were honored at the school board meeting. We are so lucky to have so many amazing teachers in CCPS! Congratulations to all!
📣 Reminder: Public Hearing Tonight!
Join us this evening for the Culpeper County School Board Public Hearing on the Strategic Plan.
🗓 Monday, November 10, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 County Administration Office, 302 N. Main Street, Culpeper
Your input helps shape the future of Culpeper County Public Schools. A draft of the plan is available on our website in the Documents section or at this link: https://www.culpeperschools.org/article/2514000
Join us this evening for the Culpeper County School Board Public Hearing on the Strategic Plan.
🗓 Monday, November 10, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 County Administration Office, 302 N. Main Street, Culpeper
Your input helps shape the future of Culpeper County Public Schools. A draft of the plan is available on our website in the Documents section or at this link: https://www.culpeperschools.org/article/2514000

Culpeper County Public Schools has a series on the Culpeper Media Network called Accent on Education. This October episode is all about our Lab School, the Future Educator's Academy. Check it out to hear from our Superintendent, Dr. Brads, the FEA Director, Mary Beth Dodson, and some of the students and an FEA instructor.
Click here to watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UlSpR3x__4&t=21s
Click here to watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UlSpR3x__4&t=21s

📢 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.
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.

📢 Bid Deadline Extended!
Culpeper County Public Schools invites bids for the new construction of Elementary School #7 – Mountain Run Elementary.
🗓️ New deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
🔗 Scan the QR code in the image or visit https://www.culpeperschools.org/o/ccps/page/bid-requests for full details and submission instructions.

🎃👟 The CTEC Trailblazer Trot is TOMORROW!
Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and fall spirit at CTEC (17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper)!
🕗 Monster Mile – 8:00 a.m.
🏃♀️ 5K – 8:30 a.m.
📍 New location this year: The race will be held at CTEC!
💵 Same-day registration is welcome, so come on out and join the fun — costumes encouraged!
Proceeds help fund scholarships for CTEC students pursuing college or trade school training. See you at the starting line! 🎽✨
Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and fall spirit at CTEC (17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper)!
🕗 Monster Mile – 8:00 a.m.
🏃♀️ 5K – 8:30 a.m.
📍 New location this year: The race will be held at CTEC!
💵 Same-day registration is welcome, so come on out and join the fun — costumes encouraged!
Proceeds help fund scholarships for CTEC students pursuing college or trade school training. See you at the starting line! 🎽✨


📅 Reminder: There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 for Election Day and Teacher Professional Development.
🗳️ Find the full school calendar at www.culpeperschools.org
🗳️ Find the full school calendar at www.culpeperschools.org

🍎 Want to learn more about the Future Educators Academy?
📣 Attend the Future Educators Academy Open House!
Enjoy an evening filled with arts & crafts, fun games, food, raffles, and more! 🎨🎉
🗓 Wednesday, November 12
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 18121 Technology Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701
💰 FREE Event – Families, students, and community members are all welcome!
Come see how the Future Educators Academy is inspiring tomorrow’s teachers today! ✏️📚
📣 Attend the Future Educators Academy Open House!
Enjoy an evening filled with arts & crafts, fun games, food, raffles, and more! 🎨🎉
🗓 Wednesday, November 12
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 18121 Technology Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701
💰 FREE Event – Families, students, and community members are all welcome!
Come see how the Future Educators Academy is inspiring tomorrow’s teachers today! ✏️📚

🚌💛 It’s National School Bus Safety Week AND Transportation Appreciation Week!
This week, we celebrate the dedicated bus drivers, aides, and transportation staff who transport our students safely every day. 🚦👏
This week, take a moment to thank them for going the extra mile! 🙌
This week, we celebrate the dedicated bus drivers, aides, and transportation staff who transport our students safely every day. 🚦👏
This week, take a moment to thank them for going the extra mile! 🙌

📢 Important Update:
Tomorrow’s Substitute Orientation (10/16) has been CANCELLED.
We will share a new date soon, so please stay tuned.
In the meantime, you can still apply online today at www.culpeperschools.org
Tomorrow’s Substitute Orientation (10/16) has been CANCELLED.
We will share a new date soon, so please stay tuned.
In the meantime, you can still apply online today at www.culpeperschools.org

🎓 Celebrating Academic Excellence!
The Culpeper County School Board proudly recognized National Merit Semifinalist Riannon Lacey and National Merit Commended Student Catherine Lomis at tonight'’s meeting.
These prestigious honors are awarded to students who rank among the nation’s top scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT. Their hard work and academic achievement bring pride to their schools and our community. Congratulations, Riannon and Cat! 👏✨
The Culpeper County School Board proudly recognized National Merit Semifinalist Riannon Lacey and National Merit Commended Student Catherine Lomis at tonight'’s meeting.
These prestigious honors are awarded to students who rank among the nation’s top scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT. Their hard work and academic achievement bring pride to their schools and our community. Congratulations, Riannon and Cat! 👏✨
