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PRESS RELEASES
Jan 22 min read
“Literacy is the birthright of every child. Reading introduces children to new worlds and ideas, expands their imaginations, and helps them chart their own destinies.”
This opening statement comes from Scholastic Education’s latest research paper on the importance of home libraries. When children have...
Jan 22 min read
Celebrating School Nutrition and Farm FRESH foods
‘Tis the season to celebrate school nutrition! Considered National Farm to School Month, October also includes Virginia Farm to School...
Jan 21 min read
Local Organizations Host Fauquier County’s First Youth Resource Fair
Fauquier County’s first Youth Resource Fair is coming to Brumfield Elementary school on March 2nd, from 9-12pm. Three local...
Jan 22 min read
Marshall Middle School: Reducing milk waste one meal at a time
Marshall Middle School’s Cafeteria has introduced an exciting and impactful new menu change - bulk milk! Transitioning away from...
Jan 22 min read
FRESH partners with Morgan’s Message to raise Mental Health Awareness
Throughout June and July, Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH) organizes family-friendly events across Fauquier...
Jan 21 min read
FRESH Debuts Blender Bikes during National School Breakfast Week
Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH) recently purchased two Blender Bikes to support the program’s mission to...
Nov 20, 20232 min read
FRESH Partners with Fauquier Health to Promote Literacy & Childhood Wellness
Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH) is excited to announce a new partnership with Fauquier Health. FRESH (a Fauquier...
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Free, FRESH, Fun for Everyone!
Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH), a Fauquier County Public Schools program funded by the PATH Foundation, has a...
Mar 9, 20222 min read
Engaging Spanish-Speaking Families through Student-Led Translation
Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH) provides children and families throughout Fauquier County with a wealth of...
Feb 3, 20224 min read
FRESH Aims To Boost Healthy Lifestyles
by Nancy Griffin-Bonnaire, Discover Fauquier Many of us look forward to the New Year and often make resolutions to launch a fresh start...
Jan 28, 20222 min read
Local Environmental Business Shares Love of Books with FRESH
Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) held a holiday book drive to benefit FRESH Reads resulting in over 200 book donations!
Dec 14, 20212 min read
Fauquier FRESH awarded ‘Active Learning Grant’ from the Virginia Department of Education
FRESH was recently awarded funding the the ‘Active Learning Grant’ to focus on integrating more movement in classrooms across Fauquier.
Nov 22, 20212 min read
StoryWalk® Leads Fauquier Families on Reading Adventure
FRESH and Fauquier Public Library have partnered to bring StoryWalks® to the community.
Oct 25, 20212 min read
FRESH Moves’ Social Media Contest
Several FCPS schools will be featured on the FRESH social media accounts with videos showing how they use their sensory path to get moving.
Oct 12, 20212 min read
‘Farm to School’ Week Brings Local Meat and Produce to Cafeterias across Fauquier County
Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH) is a Fauquier County Public Schools (FCPS) program with a mission to maximize...
Jul 22, 20211 min read
Books on the Bus has new “place” in Warrenton
BOB (Books on the Bus) now has a permanent spot to share books, games, healthy snacks to preschool and elementary students in Fauquier.
Jun 13, 20211 min read
Where's BOB?
Books on the Bus, better known as BOB, has joined forces with FRESH, FCPS School Nutrition and other community partners for some summer fun.
Apr 29, 20212 min read
FRESH Recognizes Contributions to Health and Wellness with the Launch of FRESH on Wheels
Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH) strives to inspire and promote healthy, balanced choices in our local schools...
Mar 24, 20212 min read
Pearson Families Unite to Celebrate Read Across America
During the month of February, H. M. Pearson families and teaching staff curled up virtually for bedtime stories featuring a mystery guest...
Mar 1, 20212 min read
FRESH Launches Virtual Clubs
Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH) is collaborating with Old Town Athletic Club and the Warrenton Police Department...
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