Graphic with teal and white design announcing “Kindergarten & Preschool Registration Now Open Online” for the 2026–2027 school year. On the left, two young children smile while drawing with crayons and pencils. On the right, text provides instructions: go to www.culpepercschools.org and click “Enroll New Student” in the button bar under the video. Additional note states that all current PK students must enroll as new students for kindergarten. The Culpeper County Public Schools logo is also displayed.

Preschool & Kindergarten Registration Open for 2026-2027

February 25, 2026
Attention CCPS Community! Culpeper County Public Schools is excited to announce that kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year will be offered in a new hybrid forma...
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photo collage of food service workers under a headline that says school lunch heroes

CCPS Celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on May 1, 2026

May 8, 2026
Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Culpeper County Public Schools (C...
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Dr. Tony Brads poses with six Culpeper County Public Schools students during the Future Educators Academy Signing Day celebration. The students, members of the inaugural cohort of the Germanna Future Educators Academy Lab School, announced their plans to continue their teacher preparation programs at four-year universities across Virginia.

First Cohort of Future Educators Academy Celebrates Next Step with Signing Day

May 8, 2026
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, just two years after its ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Germanna Future Educators Academy (FEA) Laboratory (Lab) School, reached another historic milestone. ...
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Graphic with a teal background titled “CCPS News: Mock Interviews & Reality Store.” Below the title are three framed group photos: the left shows community volunteers gathered around a Career Partners table, the center shows a large group of participants inside a store setting, and the right shows volunteers seated and standing behind a table with CCPS branding.

Students Build Career and Financial Skills Through Mock Interviews and Reality Store

May 1, 2026
Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS) continued its commitment to real-world readiness this April as 11th grade Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) students from Eastern View Hig...
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Collage graphic for Culpeper County Public Schools’ 2026 Special Games. A teal center panel reads “Special Games 2026” and the theme “We Don’t Give Up, We Level Up,” along with the CCPS logo. Surrounding the text are photos of student athletes and volunteers participating in track and field activities, including running races, throwing a ball, and walking on the field. The images show joyful moments of teamwork, encouragement, and celebration on a sunny day.

Sunshine, Smiles, and Strength: CCPS Hosts 20th Annual Special Games

May 1, 2026
Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS) Special Education Department proudly hosted the 20th Annual Special Games on Friday, April 24, 2026, welcoming student athletes from Culpeper...
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Culpeper County Public Schools 7th Annual CTE Signing Day graphic with a teal background. Centered is a badge-style logo reading “CTE Signing Day – Culpeper County Schools,” and below it the date “April 29, 2026.”

Culpeper County Public Schools to Host 7th Annual CTE Signing Day on April 29, 2026

April 23, 2026
Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS) announces an upcoming meaningful and inspiring community event, our 7th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Signing Day , taking p...
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A teal-colored horizontal digital flyer for the "3rd Annual Back to School Bash" hosted by Culpeper County Public Schools. The main heading is enclosed in a large gold and blue circular seal with the date "August 1, 2026" written across a gold brushstroke. The event time is listed as 9 AM to 12 PM. Text boxes indicate this is a free event for all CCPS students featuring school supplies for all grades, food vendors, games, sports and childcare info, and free haircuts by local stylists and barbers. The bottom of the flyer states the "New Location" is Culpeper County High School at 14240 Achievement Drive. The design is decorated with school-themed illustrations like a yellow bus, a backpack, scissors, and a calculator.

CCPS Announces Third Annual Back to School Bash: New Location at CCHS

April 23, 2026
Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS) is excited to announce the return of the Back to School Bash for its third year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 1, 2026 , from ...
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A group of seven adults stand indoors in front of double white doors beneath a wall sign reading “latitudes.” Three women in the center hold a large ceremonial check from MARTIN’S made out to Culpeper County Public Schools for $7,231.45, dated April 17, 2020. The group is smiling and dressed in business-casual attire, with one man in a suit on the far left and another on the far right. A wooden door, wall clock, shelving unit, and office items are visible in the background, suggesting a community resource or office setting.

MARTIN’S Feeding School Kids Program Helps CCPS Provide Critical Meals for Students in Need

April 21, 2026
Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to recognize and thank the Giant Company /MARTIN’S Food Stores and the Culpeper community for their continued support through the ...
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A group of Culinary Arts students and instructors, dressed in white chef coats and hats, stand together outdoors on a stone patio at The Inn at Little Washington, with mountains, trees, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

CTEC Culinary Students Gain Real-World Experience at The Inn at Little Washington

April 17, 2026
Culinary Arts students from The Blaze Kitchen at the Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC) recently participated in an immersive, behind-the-scenes visit to the world-renowne...
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collage of photos from math 24 competition of students holding trophies, certificates, and wearing medals with text at the top left that says regional math 24 and a CCPS logo in white on the bottom right

Culpeper Students Earn Top Honors at Regional Math 24 Tournament

April 17, 2026
Culpeper County students delivered another impressive performance at the Regional Math 24 Tournament, held April 14 at Prospect Middle School in Orange, Virginia. After qualifying...
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Graphic from Culpeper County Public Schools titled “Career Exploration Series,” featuring three photos of middle school students touring construction sites. Students wearing hard hats listen to professionals, walk through a partially constructed building, and pose with community partners. The CCPS logo appears at the top center against a teal background.

CCPS and Community Partners Deliver Real-World Career Exploration for Students

April 17, 2026
Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS), in partnership with Career Partners, is proud to highlight two impactful Career Exploration experiences for students: Manufacturing and Co...
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teal graphic with headshot of kim watts in the middle with the CCPS logo on the left and the phoenix logo on the right

Kimberly Watts Appointed Administrator of Phoenix Alternative Education Program

April 14, 2026
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A colorful promotional collage for the CCPS Art Show featuring student artwork displays, a group of art teachers, award-winning pieces including a charcoal portrait with ribbons, and the text “CCPS Art Show” centered on a painted background.

Culpeper County Public Schools Hosted Successful 22nd Annual Student Art Show

April 3, 2026
Culpeper County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly showcased the creativity and talent of its students during the 22nd Annual CCPS Art Show, held Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 3 to 6 ...
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teal graphic with the CCPS logo announcing that the intial out of zone request period opens April 1, 2026

Initial Out of Zone Request Period Opens April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026
The initial out-of-zone application period for the 2026–2027 school year is now open! Families interested in requesting an out-of-zone placement can find the required applica...
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A graphic collage featuring multiple groups of elementary and middle school students wearing medals at the Culpeper County Public Schools Math 24 competition. The center of the image displays the text “Math 24” with the CCPS logo below, surrounded by photos of student winners from different grade levels posing and smiling.

CCPS Students Showcase Skills at 2026 Math 24 Competition

March 27, 2026
Culpeper County Public Schools hosted its annual division-wide Math 24 competition on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Floyd T. Binns Middle School, bringing together students from a...
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A large group of JROTC cadets in camouflage uniforms stands in formation in front of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, posing together beneath the building’s distinctive angular architecture.

Culpeper County MCJROTC Performs at National Museum of the Marine Corps During Change of Command Ceremony

March 20, 2026
Triangle, Va. — March 11, 2026 The Culpeper County Marine Corps Junior ROTC (MCJROTC) program held its Company Change of Command ceremony on March 11 at the National Museum of ...
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school board and superintendent standing outside in front of a construction site holding shovels

Community Celebrates Groundbreaking for Mountain Run Elementary, Culpeper’s First New Elementary School Since 2008

March 13, 2026
The new school will open in 2027–2028 with capacity for 650 students to help address overcrowding at the elementary level. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Culpeper County Pub...
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Congressman Eugene Vindman stands with Culpeper County and school officials while holding a ceremonial $850,000 check for the Simms Drive Extension Project during a Community Project Funding announcement at the Culpeper Police Department Community Room on February 27, 2026.

Congressman Vindman Visits Culpeper to Announce Community Project Funding for Simms Drive Extension

March 13, 2026
Congressman Eugene Vindman visited Culpeper on Friday, February 27, 2026, to announce federal Community Project Funding awards to support key local initiatives, including $850,000...
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Graphic featuring a portrait of Emerald Hill Elementary Assistant Principal Maci Lane centered on a black background. The Emerald Hill Elementary (EHE) logo appears on the left, and the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals (VAESP) logo appears on the right. Text along the bottom reads: “Maci Lane Honored as Virginia Outstanding Assistant Principal.”

Emerald Hill Elementary Assistant Principal Maci Lane Honored as Virginia Outstanding Assistant Principal

March 12, 2026
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Emerald Hill Elementary School Assistant Principal Maci Lane was surprised with a special recognition ceremony after being named the Virginia Outstandi...
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maker energy faire and ccps art show promo graphic

Join Us for CCPS STEAM Weekend – Art Show & Maker Energy Faire

March 10, 2026
Culpeper County Public Schools is excited to invite our school community to a special STEAM Weekend on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15 , featuring two engaging e...
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