Open main menu Home About the District News FCPS Opens Nominations for Principal of the Year Posted November 30, 2021 Frederick County Public Schools is accepting nominations for the Washington Post Principal of the Year award. The deadline to submit names is Monday, January 3 at 3 p.m. The Washington Post Educational Foundation sponsors the award, created to recognize principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment. The person chosen as the Washington Post’s regional Principal of the Year will receive a $7,500 monetary award, a trophy and a half-page feature spot in The Washington Post. The FCPS Public Affairs Department is coordinating the nomination and selection process before forwarding the FCPS finalist materials to the Washington Post. Nominees must be full-time principals with at least five years of experience as a principal, the most recent three of which must be with FCPS. They must maintain their position as principal through the 2021-22 school year. Desired criteria include skills in effective management, creativity and innovation, fostering cooperation between the school and community, maintaining a continuing dialog with students, parents and staff, keeping abreast of developments in education, encouraging team spirit, demonstrating leadership and commitment and continuing to play a role in the classroom. Nominations are welcome from current and former students, teachers, support staff, parents, community members, administrators and supervisors. The nomination package and details are online at www.fcps.org/centraloffice/wapo-principal. About the District Our Budget Fast Facts Award Programs Calendar Handbook Our Mission News Our Partnerships Career Opportunities Social Media FCPS Proud Publications Quick Links FCPS Health Hub Athletics Bus Status Information Bus Stop Information Calendar Career Opportunities Committment to Equity Enrolling A Student Find Your School Feeder Area FindOutFirst Email & Text Forms Home Instruction (Home Schooling) MCAP Testing Information Meals To Go Off the Cuff with Dr. Alban Office of the Ombuds Public Information Requests School Cash Online Schoology Strategic Plan Virtual Tutoring Volunteer Training and Registration This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to . Do Business with FCPS Business Partnerships Purchasing Solicitations & Awards Use of Facilities Staff Resources Curriculum Now Employee Benefits Teacher Access Center Staff e-mail login Frontline Absence Management Join Our Team Career Opportunities Becoming a Teacher Employee Newsletters Contact FCPS Central Office 191 South East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Driving Directions Main Number 301-644-5000 Hours 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Watch FCPS TV Live on your computer Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Twitter page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our YouTube page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Instagram page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Flickr page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Indeed page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Pinterest page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Newsfeed Visit and subscribe to our FindOutFirst messaging system (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Exposure stories (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Selecteer een taal▼ Frederick County Public Schools 191 South East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Copyright © 2021 Frederick County Public Schools Privacy Policy | Accessibility | Public Information Act | Non-Discrimination