A big thank you to Country Cookin for going above and beyond during Ms. Arcaya’s class trip yesterday! The students were there to practice real-world money and communication skills, and they left with so much more! The staff was so kind and patient, and the owner made special accommodations for our group. We’re incredibly grateful for such a generous and supportive local business!
1 day ago, FTB
A young girl with braided hair, wearing a pink shirt and gray pants, is standing at a restaurant counter, holding several dollar bills. A woman beside her, wearing a gray shirt with "Binns" printed on it, a red headband, and holding a phone and receipt, appears to be assisting her. Behind the counter, a cashier is reaching toward the register. Two older men are standing in line behind them. A tip jar with coins and bills is visible on the counter. The setting appears to be a casual dining restaurant.
A young boy in a black hoodie holds a plate while standing in line at a buffet-style food counter. He looks forward with a focused expression. Next to him, a girl with braided hair, wearing a gray top with a pink collar, is serving food onto her plate from the buffet. The food trays contain various hot dishes, and the setting appears to be a casual dining restaurant.
A young girl stands indoors holding a plate of food, including sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, and other vegetables. She is wearing a dark sweatshirt with red heart patterns and black pants. Behind her, people are seated at a restaurant booth. The setting features warm lighting, framed black-and-white photos on the wall, and a tiled floor near a buffet counter.
Congratulations to all FTBMS 7th and 8th grade band students who participated in Solo & Ensemble this past weekend! Students hard work and talent earned 7 Superior and 2 Excellent ratings-- well done! These outstanding performances complete the final requirement for the FTBMS Band Program to be recognized as a Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors' Association "Program of Honor"-- congratulations! This is the first year middle schools have been considered for this distinction, and we’re thrilled to be among the first to be eligible to receive it. In addition to this weekend’s Solo & Ensemble results, the band program qualified for this honor by having 12 students selected for All-District Band in December, along with the 7th & 8th Grade Concert Band having earned a Superior Rating at Concert Assessment in March. Way to go, Blackhawks!
2 days ago, Siobhan Dowen
Program of Honor
Last week, our amazing students came together to repaint the Spirit Rock! With brushes in hand and teamwork on display, they gave it a fresh new look, ready for upcoming celebrations and school pride. Great job, everyone!
3 days ago, FTB
Six students stand in a line smiling in front of a freshly painted white rock on a grassy area. Behind them is a large red-brick school building with tall white columns and a central dome, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A group of six students are outside painting a large rock white. They are crouched or kneeling on the grass around the rock, each using paint rollers or brushes. A can of paint sits on top of the rock. Trees, a street, and a sidewalk are visible in the background on a partly cloudy day.
Happy School Nurse Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the compassionate care, expertise, and dedication of our incredible school nurses. Thank you Nurse Miller for keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 💙🩺 #SND2025 #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses #CCPSproud
8 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A promotional image for School Nurse Day on May 7, 2025. On the left side, there is a graphic featuring the School Nurse Day logo and the hashtag #SND2025, with the text “School Nurse Day” and the NASN (National Association of School Nurses) logo. On the right side, a headshot of Nurse Miller
On Saturday, our amazing choir and band students participated in their spring competition during the annual Kings Dominion trip—and they brought home some serious hardware! 🎺 Band Results 🎶 6th Grade Band – Superior Rating, 🥈 2nd Place in Division 🎶 7th & 8th Grade Band – Superior Rating, 🥇 1st Place in Division, and Best Overall Concert Band! 🎤 Choir Results 🎶 Blackhawk Choir – Excellent Rating, 🥇 1st Place 🎶 Blackhawk Edition – Excellent Rating, 🥇 1st Place 🎤 Special shout-out to 7th grader William Mahr, who earned the Best Soloist Medal! 🌟 We are SO proud of our talented musicians and their incredible performances! 🎶👏
10 days ago, FTB
Two women stand smiling and holding multiple large trophies in what appears to be a crowded amphitheater or stadium setting. They are wearing matching maroon shirts with logos indicating they are affiliated with a middle school music program. Behind them, a group of students stands on bleachers, some also wearing similar shirts. The atmosphere suggests a celebratory event or competition, likely related to choir or band.
A middle school student stands outside under a canopy, smiling and giving two thumbs up. He is wearing a maroon choir T-shirt with "Floyd T. Binns Middle School" written on it, along with a large silver medal on a black ribbon. Behind him is a colorful stage backdrop featuring blue and yellow panels with decorative gear shapes. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.
A large group of middle school band students poses for a photo at an amusement park, with many holding trophies. They are wearing matching gray T-shirts that read "Middle School Band." Colorful flags and amusement park signs are visible in the background, along with trees, other park visitors, and a tall metal tower structure. The mood is celebratory, and the students appear happy and proud.
A middle school choir stands on risers in a music room, wearing matching maroon T-shirts with a white logo. A woman, likely the choir director, stands at a music stand in front of them. The room is lined with large windows and display shelves filled with numerous trophies. Red and white banners on the wall read “Spotsylvania High School Virginia Honor Band” with years 2014, 2018, and 2019. The choir appears to be preparing for or finishing a performance.
It’s Teacher & School-Based Staff Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating the incredible educators and support staff who make Culpeper County Public Schools a place of learning, growth, and inspiration. From May 5–9, 2025, we honor the dedication, passion, and tireless efforts of our teachers, paraeducators, counselors, nurses, custodians, administrative teams, and so many others who support our students every single day. Take a moment this week to say thank you, write a note, or share a smile — because every act of appreciation matters! #CCPSShines #ThankATeacher #SchoolStaffAppreciation #CulpeperSchools #WeAreCCPS
10 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A promotional graphic celebrating Teachers and School-Based Staff Appreciation Week for Culpeper County Public Schools, taking place May 5–9, 2025. The design features a dark teal background with gold confetti. At the top is a gold ribbon with the words “Employee Appreciation.” Below are three circular photos: one of two smiling women in a school hallway, one of a woman in a red blouse holding a Culpeper Schools gift, and one of a young man and woman standing in front of lockers. The Culpeper County Public Schools logo is centered beneath the photos, followed by the text “Teachers & School Based Staff Appreciation Week, May 5–9, 2025.
Today’s Underground Spirit Day theme was Under Construction Day, and our staff nailed it! 🛠️💛 From hard hats to safety vests, we showed up ready to build on a strong school year together and finish strong!
15 days ago, FTB
A group of educators and staff at Floyd T. Binns Middle School pose together on a staircase dressed in construction-themed attire. They are wearing hard hats, safety vests, and brightly colored shirts. Some hold props like stop signs, clipboards, and “Under Construction” signs. The background features school-themed murals and signs, suggesting a back-to-school or team-building theme.
🎭 Join us for a night of mystery and creativity! 🌲⛺️ Floyd T. Binns Middle School Drama Department proudly presents: The Secrets of Camp Sunshine 🗓️ This Friday, May 2nd, 2025 📍 Eastern View High School Forum 🕖 Show starts at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) 🎟️ Free admission – cash donations welcome! Written and performed by our own FTB students, this original devised production is one you won’t want to miss! Come support the arts and uncover the secrets of Camp Sunshine... if you dare! 🌤️🎬
15 days ago, FTB
Flyer for Floyd T. Binns Middle School Drama Department's show titled "The Secrets of Camp Sunshine", a 505 Kitchen Theatre Company Devised Show. The design features a postcard-style layout with a vintage stamp and forest silhouettes. The event details are: May 2nd, 2025, at Eastern View High School Forum, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM). Admission is free, with cash donations welcome. At the bottom, a spotlight shines on a glowing tent in a dark forest setting.
Join us for the FTBMS Blackhawk Choir Spring Concert We are excited to invite you to our Spring Choir Concert on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the EVHS Auditorium. Admission is free, and all are welcome to enjoy an evening of music and celebration. This year, we are also giving back. Several of our choir students have been touched by the incredible care at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital. We would love your help in supporting them. Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy (or two) to donate to the UVA Children's Hospital and help us make a difference in the lives of young patients. Come for the music, stay for the joy of giving. We can’t wait to see you there.
17 days ago, FTB
Flyer for the FTBMS Blackhawk Choir's Spring Choir Concert. The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the EVHS Auditorium. Admission is free. The center of the flyer features colorful cartoon birds sitting on musical notes. The left side encourages helping the University of Virginia Children's Hospital, mentioning that several choir students have been impacted by it. The right side asks attendees to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. The flyer includes images of a toy slinky, toy cars, stuffed animals, and a pink octopus plushie.
Students in Mrs. Laudner's 6th grade Language Arts class hunted eggs for their SOL Review Prep. They identified many terms and completed multiple choice questions that were inside the eggs. All of the material was directly related to their upcoming Reading SOL.
20 days ago, FTB
Three students sit on a low brick wall in front of a metal fence, writing on clipboards while seated on the grass. They wear hoodies and casual clothes, focused on their work. Colorful small objects are scattered on the grass nearby.
"Three students work at an outdoor metal picnic table beside a brick school building. They are writing on papers attached to clipboards and using small colorful objects, appearing focused on their task. The grassy courtyard and additional picnic tables are visible in the background."
"Four students are gathered around a metal picnic table outside a brick school building. They are working with papers, pencils, and small objects, possibly measuring or recording data. The weather appears pleasant, and the group is focused on their tasks."
Today, we proudly celebrated the induction of outstanding new students into the NJHS at FTB. We are so proud of their achievements and the bright future ahead of them! Thank you to our families, staff, and NJHS advisors for making today’s ceremony so special.
21 days ago, FTB
A National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony is taking place on a stage in a school auditorium. A female teacher stands at a podium speaking into a microphone, with a National Junior Honor Society banner hanging from the front. Several students and adults are seated on stage behind her, including four students behind a table with labeled candles representing society values. The backdrop is a plain black wall, and a green fern decorates the front of the podium. An audience of students is seated facing the stage.
A teacher speaks at a podium during a National Junior Honor Society ceremony in a school auditorium. Behind her on stage are five individuals—three students and two adults—standing beside a table draped with a National Junior Honor Society banner. Several candles and name cards are placed on the table. An audience of students is seated in front, facing the stage. The American flag and the Virginia state flag are visible on either side of the stage. The atmosphere is formal and celebratory.
A group of middle school students stands in a gymnasium during a formal ceremony, likely for the National Junior Honor Society. The students are dressed in semi-formal attire and are lined up in rows on the gym floor. In the background, spectators are seated in the bleachers, and a large eagle mural is visible on the wall. A basketball hoop hangs above the center of the image, and a man is seen standing on a camera platform to film the event.
A wide view of a National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony taking place in a school gymnasium. Students are standing in rows facing a stage where a speaker is at the podium, and other students and adults are seated behind a table with the NJHS banner. The audience includes seated family members and friends. The gym has wooden floors, a high ceiling with large lights and air ducts, and American and state flags flanking the stage. A banner reading "Building a Great Community" hangs on the wall.
Today marked the final Career Cafe of the year at Floyd T. Binns! Our counselors hosted an inspiring session in the library featuring Fire Captain Steven Onufrey. He shared insights into his career in emergency services, giving students a firsthand look at what it takes to serve and protect our community. Big thanks to Captain Onufrey for taking the time to speak with our students!
22 days ago, FTB
A uniformed emergency services professional gives a presentation to a group of middle school students seated at tables in a school library. The presenter gestures while speaking, and students listen while eating lunch. A large word art graphic on the wall reads words like “library,” “create,” “inquire,” and “research.” A television screen at the front displays a paused video, and natural light streams in through large windows. Several adults are also present, observing the session.
A uniformed emergency services professional speaks to a group of middle school students seated at tables in a library or media center. The presenter stands in front of a television screen displaying a paused video with vibrant visuals. The room has large windows, modern lighting, and bookshelves along the walls. The setting appears to be an educational event, likely a career presentation.
🌸 Spring Break Alert! 🌸 Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 14–21, 2025. This includes all schools and administrative offices. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break! See you Tuesday, April 22, 2025!
about 1 month ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic with pink flowers in the background and Culpeper County Public Schools logo. Text reads: 'Schools & Offices Closed for Spring Break, April 14–21, 2025.
Today was Tacky Tourist Tuesday at FTB for our Underground Spirit Day! From fanny packs to floral shirts, we were living our best vacation lives — even if just in the hallways. Spring Break is just around the corner, and we are ALL counting down the days!
about 1 month ago, FTB
A large group of cheerful teachers and staff members from Floyd T. Binns Middle School pose together on a staircase, dressed in colorful and humorous "tourist" outfits for Spirit Day. They are wearing bright Hawaiian shirts, bucket hats, leis, fanny packs, sunglasses, and novelty accessories. The background features school-themed artwork, including a mural of an eagle and the U.S. Constitution, as well as a "Welcome to Floyd T. Binns" sign.
The FTB Horse Judging Team traveled to Lexington,Va this past weekend to compete in the state Equismartz Horse Contest. FTB Team A consisting of Trinley Robson, Bailey Thornton, Susanna Barnhurst, and Cora Husch came out on top and placed 1st place in horse judging, making them the top team in the state for junior horse judging! They will represent FTB at State Convention this summer . Team A also placed 2nd in Hippology.! Team B consisting on Madilyn Risner, Cora Law, EJ Milham and Taiya Summers placed 9th overall on Horse Judging and 12th in Hippology! Congratulations to these girls on an amazing win!
about 1 month ago, Cecilia Vega Coronado
A group of seven young women stand in a line in front of a white and blue school bus with the word "Culpeper" visible on the side. They are dressed in official FFA (Future Farmers of America) attire, including navy blue corduroy jackets with the FFA emblem, white collared shirts, and black skirts or pants. Most are holding clipboards or folders, and all are wearing name badges, suggesting participation in an organized event or competition. The mood is professional and focused.
Save the date! The Floyd T Binns Library is hosting an eFair, an online book fair, beginning April 7th, through our book vendor, Follett. Shipping is completely free! Help support the library, while stocking up on summer reading material! Simply click on this link to shop...! https://book-efairs.follettcontent.com/guest/home?efairCode=Z2GY3
about 1 month ago, FTB Library
a sticker that reads "bookfair"
We were excited to welcome our future Blackhawks this morning with the rising 6th grade tour of FTB! A big thank you goes to our counseling team for the organization of it all, to all the staff who helped with the event, and a huge thanks to our student tour guides for helping make the day special!
about 1 month ago, FTB
A large group of students sitting on bleachers in a gym with their hands raised. A teacher wearing red is also raising her hand in the front. The bleachers are blue and gray, and the gym floor is wooden panelled with a black stripe. In the background are a basketball hoop and a sign that says Shirley E. Gray.
An overhead view of a school lobby during a student tour. A large staircase leads to a second floor, where a mural with the words 'Welcome to Floyd T. Binns Middle School' is displayed. A student holding a blue sign labeled 'Q' guides a group through the lobby. Several other groups of students and adults are visible, some standing near a visitor check-in desk labeled 'Visitors Report to Main Office.' The walls feature framed photos of school sports teams. The floor is tiled in a geometric pattern with blue, maroon, and white squares. A few adults stand on the second-floor balcony observing the activity below.
An overhead view of a school lobby where a group of students is gathered for a tour. A student at the front holds a blue sign labeled 'R' to guide the group. Other students hold papers and appear to be listening. The floor is tiled with a geometric pattern in shades of blue, maroon, and white. On the left, a wooden bench is placed against a brick wall, which has a window displaying a 'Welcome to Floyd T. Binns' sign. A few adults are present, some standing behind a wooden desk labeled 'Visitors Report to Main Office.' In the background, a hallway entrance is visible with a staff member wearing a pink hat leading a group of students inside.
A group of students and an adult walk through a school hallway with brick walls and tiled flooring in shades of blue, maroon, and white. The hallway is well-lit with overhead fluorescent lights. Black double doors are open, leading into the corridor. A water fountain is mounted on the wall to the left. Signs and posters are displayed on the walls, and a few staff members stand further down the hallway, observing the tour. The students wear casual clothing, including hoodies and sneakers, as they move through the school.
Last night Floyd T. Binns was represented by five 6th grade students at the Math 24 Competition for Culpeper County Schools. Congratulations to Ian Balino, Carrington Washington, Kylah Patten, Winter St. John, and Tessa Wheeler. Ian Balino won first place for the 6th grade category. Well done!
about 2 months ago, FTB
"A group of six people, including a teacher and five students, stand together in a gymnasium, smiling and holding 'Excellence' certificates. The students wear matching maroon shirts with 'Tournament 2025' printed on them. The teacher, wearing glasses and a black shirt with a colorful design, stands to the left. The background features a red and black banner with 'FTB' and an eagle logo on a cinder block wall. A metal equipment rack is mounted on the wall near a wooden gymnasium door. The students display a mix of casual and athletic footwear, and one holds a yellow object in hand."
"A young student with glasses and short black hair stands in a gymnasium, smiling while wearing a red, white, and blue medal around their neck. They are dressed in a maroon t-shirt with 'Culpeper Math 24 Tournament 2025' printed on it and are holding a sheet of paper in their hands. In the background, several adults in purple and black shirts are engaged in activities near a stage with a black curtain. The gymnasium walls are light gray with posters and banners, and the floor is made of polished wood."
Last week, FTB FFA members demonstrated their commitment to leadership development at the Central Area Rally. Three students competed in public speaking contests, with Bouldin Tapscott earning first place in the area for Creed Speaking and advancing to the State Convention this summer! Heydi Medrano secured 2nd place in Spanish Creed, while Alex Lesicka placed 4th in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Congratulations to all!
about 2 months ago, Cecilia Vega Coronado
Three young individuals stand side by side in a cafeteria, dressed in official FFA (Future Farmers of America) attire. The two individuals on the left are wearing dark blue FFA jackets with embroidered names and titles, white collared shirts, and black slacks or skirts. The individual on the right is also in an FFA jacket but without visible embroidery. The person on the left has curly hair and a smile, while the middle person has wavy hair and is smiling brightly. The person on the right has straight hair and a reserved smile. The background features a busy cafeteria with other students wearing similar attire, engaged in conversation and activities.
A large group of students is gathered in a cafeteria, seated at long tables and engaged in conversation. Many of them are wearing FFA (Future Farmers of America) jackets, while others are in casual attire. Some students are smiling and looking at the camera, while others are focused on their discussions. The background shows more students in FFA jackets, walking around or sitting at tables. The cafeteria has a high ceiling, bright lighting, and a mix of modern and wooden design elements.
Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade concert band on a fantastic performance at the 2025 VBODA District XIII Concert Assessment this past weekend. They earned straight Superior ratings and received all A's in each category. Congratulations!!!
2 months ago, FTB
Graphic celebrating the FTBMS 7th and 8th Grade Concert Band for receiving unanimous Superior ratings and A's at the 2025 VBODA District XIII Concert Assessment. The word "SUPERIOR" is displayed in large, bold blue text at the top. Below it, there’s a photograph of the concert band performing on stage with a conductor in front of the students. The background features a colorful abstract design with a large treble clef and musical notes in shades of blue, purple, and yellow. The congratulatory message is written in blue and black text at the bottom.