Congratulations to Emilia Stine! She is the top earner at #thePark for Hoops for Heart. Way to go!
9 days ago, SPES Admin
An indoor, eye-level shot captures a man and a young girl posing together in a doorway. The girl, with long brown hair and black-framed glasses resting on her head, stands on the left, smiling. She wears a tan long-sleeved shirt with a repeating print of dachshunds wearing colorful striped sweaters. A red ribbon with a circular medal hangs around her neck, and she holds a large plastic gift bag containing colorful toys and a neon green shirt. Beside her, a man with short brown hair leans forward, resting his left hand on his knee. He wears a light gray quarter-zip jacket with red accents, black Adidas athletic pants, and bright orange sneakers. The background reveals a storage room filled with various supplies on shelves. A small, colorful piece of children's artwork featuring a sun and a flower is framed on the light blue cinderblock wall to the right.
Please congratulate all of our SPES Panthers for their hard work in last night's regional Math 24 competition (Fletcher, Annee, Eden, Finnley, Nicholas, and Taylor). Half of the kids representing Culpeper Elementary Schools were from SPES!!!🤩❤️

These Panthers are bringing home 5 medals/trophies! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Please give extra congratulations to:
🥇Nicholas Ganias for taking home 1st Place for 3rd grade in the region.
🥈Finnley Dulin for taking home 2nd Place for 3rd grade in the region.
🥈Eden Sung for taking home 2nd Place for 4th grade in the region.
🥇Fletcher Dulin for taking home 1st Place for 5th grade in the region.
🥉Annee Huang for taking home 3rd Place for 5th grade in the region.

Go Panthers! 🐾
10 days ago, James Dugger

Kindergarten and Preschool Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open! 🎒✏️

Families can complete the enrollment process online by visiting www.culpeperschools.org and selecting “Enroll New Student.”

Please note: All current Pre-K students must register as new students for Kindergarten.



10 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic promoting Culpeper County Public Schools Kindergarten and Preschool Registration. Text reads “Kindergarten & Preschool Registration – Now Open Online for the 2026–2027 School Year.” Instructions say to visit www.culpeper schools.org and click “Enroll New Student.” Note states that all current pre-K students must enroll as new students for kindergarten. Image includes two young children smiling and drawing with crayons, colored pencils in the corner, and the Culpeper County Public Schools logo.
Members of the Floyd T. Binns National Junior Honor Society are excited to introduce “Busy Boxes,” a thoughtful initiative designed to support all six kindergarten classes at The Park. These boxes will be filled with engaging, hands-on activities to help young students stay focused, creative, and actively learning. By providing fun and educational materials, the NJHS hopes to make a positive impact on early childhood development. In addition to delivering the Busy Boxes, NJHS members plan to spend time reading to the kindergarten students, fostering a love of literacy. This visit will create meaningful connections between older and younger students while promoting mentorship and kindness. Overall, the project reflects the NJHS commitment to service, leadership, and community involvement.
22 days ago, SPES Admin
A group of eight people—four adults and four students—stand together inside a school entrance under a sign that reads “THE PARK,” with blue paw prints decorating the wall. The students in the center wear matching light blue “Honor Society” shirts, and one student holds a clear plastic bin filled with books or supplies. The adults on either side are dressed in casual-professional clothing, and everyone is smiling at the camera. The setting appears to be a school hallway or entryway with glass doors behind them.
Congratulations to our bookmark winners! They are
Pre-K - Eleanor V.
K - Brendon G.
1st - Marley V.
2nd - Hunter G.
3rd - Jace G.
4th - Maria L.
5th - Bianca M.
28 days ago, SPES Admin
A young girl with long dark hair, wearing a grey Nike hoodie, stands in a classroom. She holds up a colorful handmade bookmark featuring an American flag design. In front of her on a wooden table is a blue fabric bin that says "READING is Fun!" filled with books and a panda plush toy wearing blue glasses.
ive elementary-aged children—three boys sitting on a black leather bench and two girls standing beside them—pose for a photo in a school hallway. In front of them are several blue fabric bins overflowing with children's books and white blankets. The bins feature colorful illustrations and reading-themed slogans.
A young girl in a black fleece pullover and headband stands in front of a blue wall and a decorative bulletin board that reads "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL WHEN YOU BLOOM." She is holding a blue fabric bin by its white handles. The bin is filled with books and colorful notebooks, with the text "all you NEED is a BOOK" printed on the front.
We would like to thank everyone that came to our STEAM Night yesterday! We welcomed over 250 students and parents to #ThePark!
29 days ago, SPES Admin
A group of older students in black "Cosmetology" t-shirts stand behind a blue table, assisting younger students. One teen with red hair is styling a young girl's hair, while the younger girl sits in a chair wearing a light blue protective gown.
A high-angle shot of a busy school gymnasium filled with people. In the foreground, children in blue medical gowns stand at a blue table, participating in a hands-on activity involving trays and tinfoil, while adults observe.
Three students in black medical scrubs kneel on a gym floor around a CPR manikin. They are instructing a younger student, who is wearing a blue medical gown, on how to perform chest compressions.
A young boy in a blue gown kneels on a wooden gym floor next to a white grid mat. On the mat, a small yellow and black toy robot (resembling a bee) sits on a square with numbers and icons.
In the corner of a gym with blue brick walls, an adult and a young boy in a blue gown work together to tape long, grey foam tubes to the wall, creating a makeshift marble run or track.
A crowded science station where a woman assists several children in blue gowns with a planting activity. They are gathered around a gray bin of soil on a blue table covered in small white stickers.
Inside a classroom, a group of students and adults stand near wooden desks. Several people are holding long, brightly colored foam "Boomwhackers" (musical tubes), appearing ready for a group activity or lesson.
Three students in black medical scrubs kneel on a gym floor around a CPR manikin. They are instructing a younger student, who is wearing a blue medical gown, on how to perform chest compressions.
An adult male kneels on a black mat in a gym, demonstrating CPR on a manikin. Several students in scrubs and a young girl in a blue gown observe, while another person records the demonstration on a smartphone.
Mr. Norman’s crew took learning outside to the sidewalks during the nice weather and0 played a little skip-counting 2's, 5s, 10's, 3's hopscotch! Students used their number wheels to help with counting while hopping along, turning math into movement and fun. Mrs. Carter even joined in on the action! 😊We also took advantage of the afternoon weather by practicing word blending with chalk, as well as writing and sounding out words.
We love finding creative ways to learn together. Love teaching here! 💙
#atthepark
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
A teacher stands on an asphalt path holding a phonics board for a group of students. The focus is on the back of a boy in a blue jacket who has his hands on his head while looking at the board. Several white cards are placed on the ground in front of the teacher, and various chalk words are drawn on the pavement nearby.
A wide outdoor shot of a concrete walkway leading toward school buildings. Three people—an adult and two children—are walking away from the camera. In the foreground, colorful chalk hopscotch-style grids are drawn on the pavement, containing numbers like 5, 10, 15, and up to 50, suggesting a math-based jumping game.
A group of five children stands together on an asphalt playground area covered in colorful chalk drawings. One girl in a purple shirt has her arms raised in the air, while other children are smiling and interacting. A boy in a red shirt and grey jacket stands to the left, looking toward the camera. Large trees and a school building are in the background.
An outdoor learning session on an asphalt surface. A male teacher in a blue patterned shirt holds up a yellow phonics chart showing letters and digraphs (like "sh", "ch", "th"). A young boy in a bright blue jacket stands in the center, looking toward the teacher. Chalk-written words like "shop" and "fog" are visible on the ground around them.
Here is our April Newsletter!
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
An English Sycamore Park Title I newsletter page with information about kindergarten registration, field day volunteer opportunities, and a math resource section, including photos of students in a hallway and near a school bus, surrounded by colorful spring-themed illustrations.
A Sycamore Park Title I newsletter for April 2026 in English, featuring sections on reading outdoors, congratulations to Mr. Jerry as Classified Employee of the Year, upcoming school dates, and social media information, with spring-themed decorations and a classroom photo of students holding certificates.
A colorful Spanish-language school newsletter for Sycamore Park Title I, April 2026, featuring sections on outdoor reading, recognition of a staff member named Mr. Jerry, upcoming dates, and social media information, with spring-themed illustrations and a classroom photo of students holding certificates.
A Spanish-language Sycamore Park Title I newsletter page highlighting kindergarten registration, an upcoming outdoor activities day seeking volunteers, and a math resource section, with photos of students in a hallway and outside near a school bus, decorated with spring-themed graphics.
Congratulations! The SPES Panthers did awesome at the Math 24 tournament last night! We had 8 Panthers that made it to the final round and 6 Panthers with medals!!!!! These 6 will represent CCPS at regionals in April. #ThePark
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
A large group of elementary students and a teacher pose in a gym holding certificates of excellence, standing in front of a “Let’s Go Panthers” sign.
Four elementary students wearing medals stand together with arms around each other, smiling after winning a school competition.
A smiling elementary student holds up a certificate of excellence for a math program, proudly displaying it in a school gym.
Four elementary students wearing medals stand in a row in a gym, smiling proudly after receiving awards for a school competition.
Four elementary students stand side by side in a gym wearing medals around their necks, smiling after being recognized as winners in a school competition.
Several teams of elementary students sit at numbered tables across a school gym floor, working together on a competition while teachers supervise and spectators sit in the bleachers.
A smiling teacher sits with four elementary students at a table during a school competition in a gymnasium, while a crowd of students and adults watch and clap in the background.
It's time for Sycamore Park's annual STEAM night! STEAM night will be on Thursday, March 26th from 6-7:30! Come out and play with robots, make slime, or meet with the Soap Box Derby! See flyer for more details!
about 1 month ago, James Dugger
A vibrant, educational event flyer for "Sycamore Park A Title I School" titled "Family Fun S.T.E.A.M. Night." The design features a light gray background with blue lightning bolts and two cute, 3D-style white and blue robots—one flying at the top left and one holding a pencil at the bottom right. A black curved banner reads, "Join us for an exciting hands-on event: Lots of activities for the family." Below this, a blue oval section lists activities next to green gear icons: "Make Slime," "Robots," and "Building Demonstration," followed by "And Much Much More." The event details are highlighted in a bright green box: "Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026" and "Time: 6:00–7:30 PM." The bottom of the flyer includes a perforated RSVP section to be returned by 3-23-2026, with fields for the number of adults and children attending and the student's name.
The Spanish version of the Sycamore Park STEAM Night flyer, maintaining the same playful design with blue lightning bolts and 3D robot characters. The main title is "Diversión en Familia: Noche de S.T.E.A.M." The black banner reads, "Vengan a pasar una noche de diversion familiar!" (Come spend a night of family fun!). The central blue section lists the activities, with "Make Slime," "Robots," and "Building Demonstration" remaining in English, followed by the Spanish phrase "Y Mucho Mas!" The green information box lists the date as "Fecha: Jueves 26 de Marzo 2026" and the time as "Hora: 6:00–7:30 PM." The RSVP section at the bottom is translated into Spanish, asking for the form to be returned by March 23, 2026, and includes fields for "Número de adultos que asisten," "Número de niños que asisten," and "Nombre del estudiante."
Due to the forecast of severe weather, Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026. 12-month employees report on time.
about 1 month ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
teal graphic announcing school closure, there are decorative circles with the CCPS logo at the top, and then then word closed at the bottom in gold letters and Monday, March 16, 2026 in white letters
Here is the March Title 1 Newsletter.
about 1 month ago, SPES Admin
Sycamore Park Title I Newsletter for March 2026 with a St. Patrick’s Day theme featuring shamrocks and a leprechaun hat. Sections include Yearbooks (information about ordering yearbooks and a free yearbook for 5th graders), Testing Season reminders about sleep, breakfast, and arriving on time, Upcoming Events (March 13 Teacher Work Day, March 19 Kindergarten Registration, March 26 STEAM Night, April 6–10 Spring Break), and a Fine Arts Festival thank-you to Ms. Weaver and Mrs. Rizzo. A photo shows a colorful hallway display of student artwork mounted on the wall.
Second page of the Sycamore Park Title I Newsletter for March 2026 with a shamrock-themed border. Sections include Out of Zone enrollment information explaining how to apply to attend a school outside the assigned zone, Lost & Found reminding families to check for missing jackets, Join PTO encouraging parents to participate in the school’s PTO and monthly meetings, and Follow Us promoting the school’s social media account @ccpsspes with the hashtag #AtThePark. A photo shows a student working on a cardboard project in a classroom.
“Spanish version of the Sycamore Park Title I Newsletter for March 2026 with St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Sections include Anuario Escolar (yearbook ordering information and free yearbooks for 5th graders), Temporada de Evaluaciones encouraging students to get good sleep, eat breakfast, and arrive on time during testing season, Próximos Eventos listing March school events and Spring Break dates, and Festival de Bellas Artes thanking Ms. Weaver and Mrs. Rizzo for organizing the Fine Arts Festival. A photo shows a colorful hallway display of student artwork.”
Second page of the Spanish Sycamore Park Title I Newsletter for March 2026 with shamrock decorations. Sections include Fuera de Zona explaining how families can apply for out-of-zone school placement, Objetos Perdidos reminding families to check for missing jackets, Únete al PTO inviting parents to join the PTO and attend monthly meetings, and Síguenos promoting the school’s social media account @ccpsspes with the hashtag #AtThePark. A photo shows a student working on a cardboard project in a classroom.
📸 Picture Day is Coming!

Class group picture day for Sycamore Park Elementary School is scheduled for March 25, 2026.

Families can prepay online or send payment on picture day.
Order online at: www.barksdalephoto.com

Use access code: 0038590GP

📷 Class group photos are 8×10 prints – $12

More details and the order form are included in the images below.
about 1 month ago, James Dugger
Poster announcing school picture day. A smiling student in a yellow shirt holds a framed class group photo. Text reads “Picture Day is Coming – Today’s Moments Are Tomorrow’s Memories.” Includes a QR code and information about Barksdale School Portraits.
Order form and information sheet for Sycamore Park Elementary School class group picture day on March 25, 2026. Includes instructions to order online at barksdalephoto.com with access code 0038590GP and shows an 8×10 class group photo priced at $12, along with payment options and student information fields.

📚Order your Sycamore Park Elementary yearbook! 📚

Show your school pride and capture this year's memories forever! Yearbooks are $12 for a softcover book. Don’t miss out—the final deadline to order is April 3, 2026!

Note: Sycamore Park purchases every 5th grade student a yearbook!

Here is how to get your copy:

💻 ORDER ONLINE: Visit barksdalephoto.com (No service fees!)
✉️ PAY BY CASH/CHECK: Return the exact amount in an envelope to the school.

🔄 Pay It Forward: Want to make another student's day? You can purchase an additional yearbook to be gifted anonymously! Let's make sure everyone gets to remember this year.


about 2 months ago, SPES Admin
A promotional flyer for the Sycamore Park Elementary School yearbook with a deep red and white color scheme. At the top, the word "YEARBOOKS" is in large white letters against a vibrant splash of colorful, textured paint brushstrokes (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple). Below this is the text, "Show your school pride! Order your school’s yearbook NOW." with a Spanish translation below. The middle section features a gray banner for the "Pay It Forward Program," including a large stylized letter 'O' with arrows. The text explains, "Lets you purchase an additional yearbook to be gifted anonymously to another student!" with a Spanish translation below. The bottom left features a framed inset box with details: "$12 per book - Soft Cover." It provides two ordering options: "Order online at barksdalephoto.com" or "Pay by cash or check." A key deadline is listed: "Deadline to order: April 3, 2026." It also notes "No Service Fees" for online credit card orders and details the access code to use on the website (0038590YB), all with corresponding Spanish text. The bottom right text identifies "Sycamore Park Elementary School" and includes a message that "A portion of your purchases may be a fundraiser for your school!" At the bottom is the "Barksdale Yearbooks" logo, which is a stylized open book made of colorful brushstrokes over a signature-style wordmark.
On Monday evening, the Culpeper County School Board proudly recognized Carolyn Minor, Head Custodian at Sycamore Park Elementary School, for an incredible 45 years of dedicated service to Culpeper County Public Schools.

Carolyn’s commitment to our students, staff, and school community has made a lasting impact over more than four decades. During the recognition, the packed School Board room rose to its feet to give Carolyn a well-deserved standing ovation in appreciation of her years of hard work and dedication.

Thank you, Carolyn, for 45 years of service and for helping make CCPS a better place every day!
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A man in a suit shakes hands with a smiling woman wearing a black cowboy hat as they hold a framed certificate recognizing 45 years of service. They stand in front of a school board dais while several seated board members behind them applaud during the recognition ceremony.
Our Sycamore Park Students recently participated in a Fine Arts Festival here at #ThePark! Here are some pictures from that night!
about 2 months ago, SPES Admin
Three children on stage wearing grey tunics, fluffy silver garlands, and dark butterfly-style masks. They are performing in front of a whimsical forest backdrop featuring large red mushrooms.
Four children performing the "Mad Tea Party" scene. One child in a yellow coat drinks from a large cup, while others dressed as Alice, the March Hare, and the Mouse sit at a table covered in a checkered cloth.
Five children dressed as flowers, wearing bright green mesh wraps and oversized colorful paper flower headpieces in yellow, purple, red, blue, and orange. They are holding open books as if singing.
Three students dressed as "Card Soldiers" from Alice in Wonderland. They wear white rectangular tunics with black spade symbols over black long-sleeved shirts and pants.
student dressed as the Queen of Hearts wearing a red, black, and gold gown with a high card-themed collar. She is holding a pink plastic flamingo as a mallet.
A large group of students standing in three rows on a stage with purple curtains. They are all wearing white t-shirts that say "SYCAMORE PARK CHOIR" in black lettering.
A smiling student dressed as a Card Soldier (5 of Spades) poses on one leg on the edge of a stage. In the background, other students in "STAGE CREW" shirts stand near a psychedelic, checkered backdrop.
A student dressed as the Mad Hatter stands alone on stage. He is wearing a brown blazer, a large green bowtie, a brown top hat, and round glasses against a painted forest backdrop.
A school band rehearsal in a gymnasium. A conductor leads five students seated on a stage; two play clarinets, two play trumpets, and one plays a tuba.
A group photo of eleven students posing against a blue and white wall. They are all wearing matching black t-shirts that say "STAGE CREW" in bold white letters. One student’s face is covered with a yellow smiley face emoji.
Don't forget! Our book fair will be open tonight from 5-7PM! Travelin' Tom's will be here as well! We hope you can join us! #thePark
about 2 months ago, James Dugger
An event flyer for Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck. The background shows hands holding various coffee and frappe drinks. Large white text in the center announces an event at Sycamore Park Elementary on March 5th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The bottom includes contact info for the Warrenton location: warrenton@travelintomscoffee.com, 540.764.0057, and travelintomscoffee.com.
Menu for Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck of Warrenton. The top features the company logo and an image of their blue and white coffee truck. The beverage options are organized into three categories: Iced Specialty: Tilt Nitro Energy, Berry Tilt, Refresher, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Tommy Palmer, Nitro Cold Brew, Cold Brew, Iced Macchiato, Iced Latte, Iced Matcha, and Iced Spiced Chai. Hot Specialty: Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato, Matcha, Flat White, Americano, Mocha, White Chocolate Mocha, Dirty Chai, Spiced Chai, Hot Chocolate, and Cinnamon Apple Cider. Frozen Specialty: Frappe, Frozen Tilt, Frozen Refresher, and Frozen Hot Chocolate. Customization: Beverages can be flavored with French Vanilla, Caramel, Salted Caramel, Mocha, Hazelnut, White Chocolate, Mango, Raspberry, Peach, or seasonal offerings. Contact Info: warrenton@travelintomscoffee.com, 540.764.0057, and travelintomscoffee.com.
Get ready to pack your bags—we're going on a reading adventure! 📚✈️

Join us for Read Across America Week: Reading Leads to Great Destinations! Starting Monday, March 2nd, we have a full week of themed dress-up days and Book Fair fun planned for our students and families.

Check out the full itinerary below:
about 2 months ago, SPES Admin
A colorful schedule for Read Across America Week, titled "Reading Leads to Great Destinations!" The event runs from Monday, March 2nd to Friday, March 6th. The flyer is bordered by a pattern of alternating red and blue polka dots. The schedule is organized into a five-column table detailing daily themes and book fair times: Monday 3/2: From Maui to Myrtle Monday Theme: Celebrating fun in the sun. Activity: Wear your beach gear. Tuesday 3/3: Tacky Tourist Tuesday Theme: Dress like you are at your favorite vacation destination. Book Fair (Pre-K to 2nd): Parents can shop during Resource times: Pre-K: 1:55–2:20 Kindergarten: 12:10–12:50 1st Grade: 2:35–3:15 2nd Grade: 1:10–1:50 Wednesday 3/4: Wild West Wednesday Activity: Dress in your western attire. Thursday 3/5: We ❤️ Virginia Thursday Theme: Wear your Virginia gear or hearts. Book Fair (3rd to 5th): Parents can shop during Resource times: 3rd Grade: 9:00–9:40 4th Grade: 9:45–10:25 5th Grade: 10:45–11:25 Family Night: Join us at the Book Fair in the Library from 5:00–7:00! Friday 3/6: Red, White, and Blue Friday Theme: Wear your patriotic gear to celebrate the final day of Read Across America Week.
Mrs. Ward is excited to announce the "Treasured Tales Book Fair" beginning Monday, March 2 and running through Monday, March 9! Students will have the opportunity to visit and purchase books and other items during their regularly scheduled library resource time.
Parents are also invited to shop with their child on Tuesday and Thursday during Resource time...please see the flier coming home for more details!
The Book Fair will also be open after school on Thursday, March 5 from 5:00–7:00 PM for families to shop together. Kona Ice/Traveling Toms will be joining us beginning at 5:00 PM!
about 2 months ago, SPES Admin
A colorful illustration celebrating Read Across America. In the center, a penguin wearing glasses, a red shirt, and a lei sits on a stack of books while reading. Surrounding him are school supplies like a globe, pencils, and a backpack, along with two Kona Ice cups. A green parrot stands to the right. A large red banner at the top reads "READ ACROSS AMERICA" in white text. The Kona Ice logo is in the bottom left, and the AdoptAClassroom.org logo is in the bottom right.
A treasure-themed promotional graphic for Literati book fairs. The image features a weathered parchment scroll background with the text "GIFT CARDS ARE YOUR KEY TO TREASURE" in bold brown lettering. Three Literati gift cards in pink, teal, and purple—each featuring a geometric gem design—are displayed in the center. A golden skeleton key and a dotted treasure map path with gold coins and gems are scattered around the scroll.
An atmospheric illustration of a tropical sea at sunset with pink and orange skies. A large silhouette of a sailing ship is on the right, and rocky islands are in the distance. Overlaid in the center is white text that reads "JOIN US FOR OUR Literati BOOK FAIR," with the Literati logo in a stylized script font flanked by two yellow sparkles.
Today’s the day! 🎉

Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open on the CCPS website!

Families can complete the online portion of our new hybrid (online/in-person) registration process beginning today. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2039!

Get started here:
👉 https://www.culpeperschools.org/o/ccps/page/enroll
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
kindergarten children on maroon stairs holding signs on pieces of paper that say kindergarten registration now open