Meridian Students checked out at the cafeteria before enjoying a new option to eat outside on the padio. (Photo: Chrissy Henderson) 
Meridian Students checked out at the cafeteria before enjoying a new option to eat outside on the padio. (Photo: Chrissy Henderson) 
Community volunteers painted crosswalks outside Oak Street Elementary in school colors. (Photo: Marybeth Connelly) 
first graders at Mt. Daniel Elementary dove into math last week with hands-on manipulatives (blocks). (Photo: FCCPS) 
the youngest learners at FCCPS got to know their new classmates and teachers with lots of outdoor time at Jessie Thackrey Preschool. (Photo: Chrissy Henderson) 
preschoolers at Jessie Thackrey adjust to the new school routine with lots of free play. (Photo: Chrissy Henderson) 
meridian senior josh Casey led a team to install fresh new benches outside Oak Street Elementary for his Eagle Scout project last week. (Photo: FCCPS)
A Penny for Your Thoughts 6-11-2026
America’s celebration of its 250th anniversary takes as many forms as there are customs and cultures across the 50 states. Parades, fireworks and music are givens for a Semi-quincentennial celebration,
