As we prepare for our nation’s Thanksgiving holiday, I hope you find a few moments to reflect on this important word and its meaning in your life.

Last week, we celebrated Veterans Day and honored the brave women and men who have served and are serving our country. It is also important to remember their families’ sacrifices to support their service.

Sacrifice, service, courage—what are the words that you recall when you think about our nation’s veterans?

As our FCPS leadership training explores the tenets of servant leadership, we have been challenged to “search for the story behind the person.”

As part of the blog series celebrating National Principals Month, I asked principals to share some memorable quotes—those they share with others, those that are meaningful to them, and quotes from students or staff. I received an eclectic set of responses!

For National Principals Month, guest blogger Ballenger Creek Middle School Principal Jay Schill shares reflections about his work. This is the third in a series about National Principals Month.

North Frederick Elementary Principal Kim Seiss is today’s guest blogger, in celebration of National Principals Month. She writes from her perspective as the mom of a student who attends a school in the Catoctin feeder pattern. See how the community showed appreciation for their outstanding principals!

Please take the opportunity to share your appreciation with a principal this month.

When I was young, my mother often used certain expressions or idioms to advise me. Her advice is still relevant for children and adults today.

As the FCPS redistricting process continues in Linganore, Oakdale and Urbana area schools, many parents share concerns about the opportunities or friendships their child may lose when moving to another school. After one of our public hearings last week, I had the good fortune of meeting Ms. Jennifer Gilbertson, a “band parent” at LHS. Inspired by her perspective on building new relationships at a new school, I invited her to be a guest blogger. I am so glad that she agreed!