
A special thank you to Gwen Brown and Deanne McCallum for your incredible years of service to Culpeper County Public Schools and Floyd T. Binns Middle School! Your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment have touched the lives of countless students, staff, and families over the years. You’ve made a lasting impact not just through what you taught, but through the kindness and care you brought to our school community every day. Congratulations on your well-earned retirement! May your next chapter be filled with joy, adventure, and all the happiness you deserve. You will always be a part of the Binns family, and your legacy will continue to inspire us all!


Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We are so proud of our 8th graders as they wrapped up their middle school journey and will take their next big step toward high school! A huge shoutout to the winning teams from today's epic pin dodge tournament! You dodged, ducked, dipped, dove, and dodged with style. Have a great Summer everyone!





Rain didn’t stop the fun at Floyd T. Binns! Our students had an unforgettable indoor field day filled with inflatable obstacle courses, games, and nonstop smiles. Huge thanks to our staff for making it happen — even Mother Nature couldn’t rain on our parade!




Congratulations to our FTB 8th grade students! We are proud of you! Best of luck starting high school next school year! And congratulations to Ange Djemou and Derek Lucas Tapscott for receiving the FTB Faculty Award! Way to go Blackhawks!




Five Floyd T. Binns students who made the All-Virginia Middle School Honor Choir were recognized last Monday night with a ZAPP Award! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievement in music. Way to represent Binns with excellence!

A big thank you to Country Cookin for going above and beyond during Ms. Arcaya’s class trip yesterday! The students were there to practice real-world money and communication skills, and they left with so much more! The staff was so kind and patient, and the owner made special accommodations for our group. We’re incredibly grateful for such a generous and supportive local business!




Congratulations to all FTBMS 7th and 8th grade band students who participated in Solo & Ensemble this past weekend! Students hard work and talent earned 7 Superior and 2 Excellent ratings-- well done!
These outstanding performances complete the final requirement for the FTBMS Band Program to be recognized as a Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors' Association "Program of Honor"-- congratulations!
This is the first year middle schools have been considered for this distinction, and we’re thrilled to be among the first to be eligible to receive it.
In addition to this weekend’s Solo & Ensemble results, the band program qualified for this honor by having 12 students selected for All-District Band in December, along with the 7th & 8th Grade Concert Band having earned a Superior Rating at Concert Assessment in March.
Way to go, Blackhawks!


Last week, our amazing students came together to repaint the Spirit Rock! With brushes in hand and teamwork on display, they gave it a fresh new look, ready for upcoming celebrations and school pride. Great job, everyone!



Happy School Nurse Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the compassionate care, expertise, and dedication of our incredible school nurses. Thank you Nurse Miller for keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn! 💙🩺
#SND2025 #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses #CCPSproud


On Saturday, our amazing choir and band students participated in their spring competition during the annual Kings Dominion trip—and they brought home some serious hardware!
🎺 Band Results
🎶 6th Grade Band – Superior Rating, 🥈 2nd Place in Division
🎶 7th & 8th Grade Band – Superior Rating, 🥇 1st Place in Division, and Best Overall Concert Band!
🎤 Choir Results
🎶 Blackhawk Choir – Excellent Rating, 🥇 1st Place
🎶 Blackhawk Edition – Excellent Rating, 🥇 1st Place
🎤 Special shout-out to 7th grader William Mahr, who earned the Best Soloist Medal! 🌟
We are SO proud of our talented musicians and their incredible performances! 🎶👏





It’s Teacher & School-Based Staff Appreciation Week!
Join us in celebrating the incredible educators and support staff who make Culpeper County Public Schools a place of learning, growth, and inspiration.
From May 5–9, 2025, we honor the dedication, passion, and tireless efforts of our teachers, paraeducators, counselors, nurses, custodians, administrative teams, and so many others who support our students every single day.
Take a moment this week to say thank you, write a note, or share a smile — because every act of appreciation matters!
#CCPSShines #ThankATeacher #SchoolStaffAppreciation #CulpeperSchools #WeAreCCPS


Today’s Underground Spirit Day theme was Under Construction Day, and our staff nailed it! 🛠️💛 From hard hats to safety vests, we showed up ready to build on a strong school year together and finish strong!


🎭 Join us for a night of mystery and creativity! 🌲⛺️
Floyd T. Binns Middle School Drama Department proudly presents:
The Secrets of Camp Sunshine
🗓️ This Friday, May 2nd, 2025
📍 Eastern View High School Forum
🕖 Show starts at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
🎟️ Free admission – cash donations welcome!
Written and performed by our own FTB students, this original devised production is one you won’t want to miss!
Come support the arts and uncover the secrets of Camp Sunshine... if you dare! 🌤️🎬


Join us for the FTBMS Blackhawk Choir Spring Concert
We are excited to invite you to our Spring Choir Concert on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the EVHS Auditorium. Admission is free, and all are welcome to enjoy an evening of music and celebration.
This year, we are also giving back. Several of our choir students have been touched by the incredible care at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital. We would love your help in supporting them.
Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy (or two) to donate to the UVA Children's Hospital and help us make a difference in the lives of young patients.
Come for the music, stay for the joy of giving. We can’t wait to see you there.


Students in Mrs. Laudner's 6th grade Language Arts class hunted eggs for their SOL Review Prep. They identified many terms and completed multiple choice questions that were inside the eggs. All of the material was directly related to their upcoming Reading SOL.




Today, we proudly celebrated the induction of outstanding new students into the NJHS at FTB. We are so proud of their achievements and the bright future ahead of them! Thank you to our families, staff, and NJHS advisors for making today’s ceremony so special.





Today marked the final Career Cafe of the year at Floyd T. Binns! Our counselors hosted an inspiring session in the library featuring Fire Captain Steven Onufrey. He shared insights into his career in emergency services, giving students a firsthand look at what it takes to serve and protect our community. Big thanks to Captain Onufrey for taking the time to speak with our students!



🌸 Spring Break Alert! 🌸
Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 14–21, 2025. This includes all schools and administrative offices.
We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break!
See you Tuesday, April 22, 2025!


Today was Tacky Tourist Tuesday at FTB for our Underground Spirit Day! From fanny packs to floral shirts, we were living our best vacation lives — even if just in the hallways. Spring Break is just around the corner, and we are ALL counting down the days!


The FTB Horse Judging Team traveled to Lexington,Va this past weekend to compete in the state Equismartz Horse Contest.
FTB Team A consisting of Trinley Robson, Bailey Thornton, Susanna Barnhurst, and Cora Husch came out on top and placed 1st place in horse judging, making them the top team in the state for junior horse judging! They will represent FTB at State Convention this summer . Team A also placed 2nd in Hippology.!
Team B consisting on Madilyn Risner, Cora Law, EJ Milham and Taiya Summers placed 9th overall on Horse Judging and 12th in Hippology!
Congratulations to these girls on an amazing win!
