🌺 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.
1 day 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!
4 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! 📊🥣
5 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!
9 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!
11 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.
18 days 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)!
19 days 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.
20 days 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!
24 days 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.

27 days 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!
28 days 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 1 month 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.
📚💡 Mrs. Artale’s Health class teamed up with school librarian Ms. Polidoro for a Discovering Wellness lesson in the library! Students learned how to spot reliable health information online by evaluating sources and checking credibility. A great step toward becoming smart, informed researchers! 👩‍⚕️🔍✨
about 1 month ago, FTB
Students are seated at several tables in a library, working on laptops while a teacher gives instructions from the front. A large screen displays a presentation with images and text, and natural light comes through tall windows.
A group of students working together at tables in a library or classroom. Some students are on laptops while a teacher stands nearby assisting. A girl sits separately, working independently on her laptop.
A classroom or library setting with students seated at round tables working on laptops. A teacher stands at the front near a screen displaying a presentation. The wall has large word art featuring terms like “library,” “create,” “inquire,” and “research.
25–’26 Cheer Season Off to a Great Start!
Our cheerleaders are bringing the energy and spirit as the new season kicks off. Check out the photos below to see the team in action!
about 2 months ago, FTB
A group of cheerleaders in matching uniforms pose together on a track in front of a football field. They are smiling and making fun poses with their coaches on a sunny afternoon.
Cheerleaders sit in a circle on a gym floor with their legs extended, creating a heart shape outlined with red and silver pom-poms.
A line of cheerleaders stand indoors against a white wall wearing jeans decorated with hand-painted cheer and Blackhawk designs, paired with plain black or white tops.
Two students stand side by side in front of a beige brick wall. The student on the left wears a white top, white hoodie, and jeans decorated with the word “HAWKS” in large red and white letters, an eagle mascot, and maroon bows down the side. The student on the right wears glasses, a black hoodie, and jeans painted with red and black handprints near the bottom.
Four students stand in a row against a beige brick wall. From left to right: The first student wears a black top and ripped jeans decorated with checkerboard patterns, flowers, polka dots, and the words “Game Day” and “Hawks.” The second student wears a white top and jeans painted with the words “Blackhawks” and “FTB,” along with a football and basketball. The third student wears a white top and jeans decorated with “FTB” and small dots. The fourth student wears a white top and jeans with the word “CHEER” painted vertically down one leg.
📢 Reminder:
Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Culpeper County Public Schools logo above text stating schools will be closed Friday, August 29, and Monday, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day holiday. Background shows blue sky with clouds."

Time is running out! Purchase the CCPS Chromebook Protection Plan for just $30 by next Thursday. Please note that starting this school year, there is no warranty/accidental damage coverage & families will be responsible for all accidental damage to a chromebook. For just $30, the protection plan covers 2 accidental breakages per year.

Pay online: https://www.culpeperschools.org/o/ccps/page/school-cash
Cash/check accepted at school.

Protection Plan Info: https://www.culpeperschools.org/article/2322629
Current Repair Costs: https://sites.google.com/ccp.../ccpsconnect/repair-cost-list

about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
child using chromebook with CCPS logo and lettering that says chromebook protection plan
We’re kicking off the new school year with energy, smiles, and excitement! From reconnecting with friends to diving into learning and games, it’s already shaping up to be an amazing year. Let’s make it our best one yet, Blackhawks!
2 months ago, FTB
A group of five middle school students sit in a circle on the classroom floor, engaged in a card game. They are using printed activity sheets titled "Counting to 14" and "Use Doubles to Make 10 or 20." One student wears a colorful anime-themed hoodie. Nearby are backpacks, notebooks, and a desk. The classroom has a tiled floor with a maroon border and white walls.
A teacher stands at the front of a classroom, speaking to a group of middle school students seated at grouped tables. The students are attentively listening as a slide titled "General Reminders" is displayed on a large screen behind the teacher. The room has large windows that let in natural light, and there are bookshelves and posters visible along the side.
Two middle school students stand and smile for a photo in a school hallway. One student wears a black t-shirt that says "CALM THE CHAOS" and ripped jeans, while the other wears a black t-shirt and a denim skirt, holding a green paper and a pencil pouch. Both have backpacks on and are standing near a classroom door with cubby-style mail slots visible in the background.
A large group of people, likely school staff, standing on stairs and balconies inside a school building. They are all wearing matching white shirts with a red and black logo. A colorful mural and a sign reading "Welcome to Floyd T. Binns Middle School" are visible in the background.
🏀 FTB Basketball Update 🏀

📢 The Basketball Open Gym originally scheduled from 6-7:30 on Thursday, July 31st has been rescheduled!

New Time:
⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🗓️ Thursday, July 31st
3 months ago, FTB
🏅 Floyd T. Binns Cheer Try-Outs Updated Schedule

🗓️ Try-Out Schedule:

July 28 & 29: 2:15 PM – 5:00 PM

*NEW July 30 & 31: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 All try-outs will take place at Floyd T. Binns Middle School.

📣 Season Practices:
Cheer practices this season will be held from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
3 months ago, FTB
Don't forget to read this summer, FTB students! Visit the FTB Library website to learn more about our Summer Reading Challenge and to explore a variety of reading resources, book lists, and more!
3 months ago, FTB Library
picture of a sun reading