Lafayette Elementary School
Home of the Lions!
Home of the Lions!
Our Mission: Our primary objective is to enable all students to achieve academically, athletically, and socially. We are committed to providing quality education for all students, and we accept responsibility for preparing students for success in a global society.
Our Educational Philosophy: We are committed to fostering a learning environment committed to the core values of Lion PRIDE: Persistence, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy. These principles guide our efforts to prepare students for a bright future while promoting a culture of inclusion and academic achievement.
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September 28, 2026
Welcome to Cell City! Students in Mr. Boyd’s seventh-grade science class at Walker-Grant Middle School imagined cells as cities to show how their parts work. Each organelle took on a job based on i...
September 28, 2026
School board meetings are held at the Walker-Grant Center.Walker-Grant Center210 Ferdinand StreetFredericksburg VA, 22401All meetings begin with Closed Session at 6:00pm, followed by Open Session a...
September 22, 2026
James Farmer Scholars Kick Off a New Year Last week, James Farmer Scholars gathered at Walker-Grant Middle School for the program’s annual kickoff dinner. The evening featured informative and inspi...
September 14, 2026
Science Takes to the Sidewalk Last week, Mrs. Smith’s sixth-grade science classes at Walker-Grant Middle School took their learning outdoors! Students used sidewalk chalk to create mini-murals in t...
September 8, 2026
Designing for Growth at Hugh Mercer Mrs. Lewis’s students at Hugh Mercer Elementary School are building miniature botanical labs to house their new plants! The project combines creativity, problem-...
September 7, 2026
School board meetings are held at the Walker-Grant Center.Walker-Grant Center210 Ferdinand StreetFredericksburg VA, 22401All meetings begin with Closed Session at 6:30pm, followed by Open Session a...
August 24, 2026
Welcome, Dr. Stanley Jones! Last Monday, August 17, the Fredericksburg City School Board appointed Dr. Stanley Jones to serve as interim At-Large School Board member through December 31, 2026. A Fr...
August 17, 2026
Welcome Back, FCPS! Last Wednesday, we welcomed all students back for the first full day of the 2026–27 school year! From reuniting with friends to meeting new teachers and settling into new classr...
New Families
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