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Fredericksburg City Public Schools

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  • Stay informed about the latest school updates and other important happenings around the city. Fred Alerts keeps you connected with real-time notifications via phone calls, text messages, and email. You can customize your alerts to make sure you only receive the information you want how you want it.

    Sign Up for Fred Alerts

  • Make sure you know what time your student’s school starts and dismisses.

    Check School Start Times

  • All students in the Commonwealth of Virginia must submit certain health forms to attend school.

    View Health Forms

  • LINQ Connect

    Fredericksburg City Public Schools uses a parent portal called LINQ Connect, where you can add funds to your student’s lunch account.

    To make meal payments, you'll need to make a new account at LINQ Connect or download the app store from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

    Instructions for registering and navigating the system can be found in the LINQ Connect Resource Guide (Spanish: Preguntas frecuentes — padres y tutores)

    You will need the following information to successfully like your student(s) to your account:

    • First Name

    • Last Name

    • Date of Birth

    • Student Identifier

    If you have further questions, please contact the FCPS LINQ Connect Administrator at (540) 372-1130 ext. 2397 or contact the support line for LINQ Connect at (916) 467-4700 Option 2.

    Breakfast & Lunch Menus

    Visit our School Nutrition website to view daily breakfast and lunch menus, as well as to learn more about nutrition and the mobile food truck.

    FCPS Meal Menus

  • At FCPS, we are always excited to welcome new students into our school community. Please register your new student as soon as you are able to help us plan effectively for the new school year.

    To make this process simpler for you, we’ve created a one-stop hub with everything you need, including required immunizations, forms, and contact details. If you have any questions, please contact Camm Taylor.

    New Student Registration Hub

  • At FCPS, we strive to provide safe, efficient, reliable transportation for our students. Bus routes are subject to change, particularly in the first weeks of school, so be sure to check back regularly.

    View Bus Routes

  • My Ride K-12 is a free mobile app and web-based service that provides real-time school bus transportation information for families. This secure platform allows parents to track their child's bus location in real-time, view estimated arrival times at bus stops, and receive instant notifications about delays, route changes, or other transportation updates. The app displays your student's specific bus route number, stop location, and both morning and afternoon pick-up times, giving you complete visibility into your child's daily transportation. My Ride K-12 also enables you to share this information with other family members, caregivers, or babysitters, ensuring everyone stays informed about your child's bus schedule. By providing accurate, up-to-date information directly to your smartphone or computer, My Ride K-12 helps reduce wait times at bus stops and gives parents peace of mind knowing exactly when their child's bus will arrive.

    Sign Up for My Ride K-12

  • How to Create a PowerSchool Parent Account

    Follow these steps to set up your account and stay connected with your child’s grades and attendance:

    1. Open an internet browser and go to Power School.

    2. Click Create Account on the login page.

    3. Enter your name and email address, and create a secure password.

    Make sure to store your password somewhere safe!

    1. Link your student(s).

    Enter your child's name, Access ID, and Access Password.

    Don't have this info? Contact your child's school front office — they'll provide it!

    1. (Optional) Download the PowerSchool Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

    You’ll be able to check grades and attendance anytime, anywhere!

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