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School News & Notes: May 30 – June 5, 2024

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DESPITE THE HEAT, after Friday’s 3B Region Championship performance, Mustang Track and Field will advance to States. (Photo: FCCPS)
AS PART OF THEIR “Sharing the Planet” PYP unit, second graders at Mount Daniels Elementary School took a field trip to Shenandoah National Park. (Photo: Christine Stillwagoner)
MUSTANG BASEBALL WON their first-round regional playoff game last Wednesday, allowing only four hits and no runs in a shutout 1-0 victory against William Monroe. (Photo: Gary Mester)
The F.C. School Board marched in the City’s Memorial Day parade, joined by mascots from all five schools. (Photo: FCCPS)
STUDENTS SHOWCASED artistic talents last week at Fine Arts Night, with art on display and music performances. (Photo: Meaghan Barrett)

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