The NEXT Project

The NEXT Project is a self-determined learning team at FCMS.

[Jim Angelo @jim_angelo_1969]

An exceptional evening! The challenge faced in getting the weather balloon aloft while dozens and dozens of people watched, and the resilience shown to problem solve on the spot, then success! Wow!!! @fcpsk12 @BrianJH82

[Justin Miller - @[email protected] @sitwalkstand]

A great evening for a weather balloon launch! Thank you Chris Bosse and @moshizzle_23 for engaging these students, @FCMSPrincipal for your endless support and energy, Dr Hummer, @jim_angelo_1969, & @RachelRinker1 for your time and interest tonight!
@NEXTProjectFCMS #fcmsinspires

[Mallory Simon @MalSimon13]

My scholars presented their projects at NEXT Expo! They’re awesome writers, critical thinkers, creative builders, & polished speakers. They inspire me! #SDL #PortraitofaGraduate #Inspire2025 @FCMSPrincipal @jim_angelo_1969 @RachelRinker1 @juliette_myers @amymanginihall @fcpsk12

[Jerry Putt, Ed.D. @JerryLPutt]

At the NEXT Expo tonight, I learned about mental health, a fantasy author, how to build a pergola, launch a weather balloon, build a crossover and a Tesla coil, and how to make your own Pokémon cards…all from scholars. Well Done! @jim_angelo_1969 @mnicholson_mike #FCMSinspires

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

A year of learning and practicing content and FCPS Portrait of a Graduate skills behind them, and a bright future of implementing these skills ahead of them! Congrats on a successful Expo! @OwlsomeMathlete @MalSimon13 @moshizzle_23 @jim_angelo_1969 @FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12

[Mallory Simon @MalSimon13]

NEXT Expo behind the scenes! #PortraitofaGraduate #FCMSempowers #SDL @NEXTProjectFCMS @FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12

[Morgan Saeler @moshizzle_23]

The @NEXTProjectFCMS Expo is tomorrow night! Ss are putting final touches on their projects!

Check out this sneak preview of the escape room one group created!!!

#selfdeterminedlearning #21CLearning

@FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12 @mnicholson_mike

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

Practice flight for NEXT Expo! #FCMSempowers #SDL @MalSimon13 @OwlsomeMathlete @moshizzle_23 @FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12

[Morgan Saeler @moshizzle_23]

Concrete day. A little more than a week until #NEXTExpo and the concrete is getting poured. Looks like FCMS is about to get a 3 hole putt putt course! @NEXTProjectFCMS @FCMSPrincipal

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

Cards for Cure is presenting their check to @UVA Cancer Center today! @OwlsomeMathlete @MalSimon13 @moshizzle_23 @FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

Researching, brainstorming, planning, and creating leads to this! They’re starting a soccer team! #SDL #FCMSempowers @OwlsomeMathlete @MalSimon13 @moshizzle_23 @FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

This field trip to an escape room was a great learning experience to help with their project on forensic science! #SDL @FCMSPrincipal @moshizzle_23 @MalSimon13 @OwlsomeMathlete @fcpsk12

[Mallory Simon @MalSimon13]

Thank you to DJH for giving us a tour of your awesome CTE programs! My scholars are very excited about these real world HS opportunities! @BenThompson6450 @FCMSPrincipal @scott_lykins @OwlsomeMathlete @NEXTProjectFCMS

[Morgan Saeler @moshizzle_23]

Pavers are here and ⛳️ 🕳️ #2 is coming together.

#sdl #21clearning #learningwithoutknowingit

@FCMSPrincipal @NEXTProjectFCMS @mnicholson_mike

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

Exciting news! Their weather balloon arrived today! #FCMSempowers #SDL @moshizzle_23 @MalSimon13 @OwlsomeMathlete @FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

Representing FCMS at the MadiSTEM conference! @OwlsomeMathlete @FCMSPrincipal @JMU @fcpsk12

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

NEXT projects are taking shape. This one in the form of cake pops! #SDL #FCMSempowers @OwlsomeMathlete @MalSimon13 @moshizzle_23 @FCMSPrincipal

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

Lab tanks, pizza boxes, and RC car parts! It’s the end of Q3, but just another awesome day for us! #FCMSempowers #SDL @MalSimon13 @moshizzle_23 @OwlsomeMathlete @FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12

[The NEXT Project @NEXTProjectFCMS]

Computers, pencils, and paper aren't the only school supplies! #FCMSempowers #SDL @OwlsomeMathlete @MalSimon13 @moshizzle_23 @FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12

[Mallory Simon @MalSimon13]

The 1st scholar-facilitated FLT! They not only design their learning journey, they also spread awareness and share their learning with 6th graders. #SDL #agency @NEXTProjectFCMS @FCMSPrincipal @fcpsk12