Continuous School Improvement Plan
Frederick County Public Schools is dedicated to continuous improvement. Our school principals lead efforts to plan, implement, and review their goals, using a variety of data to make sure we’re always moving in the right direction. School and division plans are monitored for progress and updated quarterly to support our commitment to our students and their families.
This information keeps families informed about our progress and the status of school goals. You’ll find updates and insights as we work together to improve student learning and school performance.
School Profile Information
School: Greenwood Mill Elementary School
Principal: Matthew Hopple
Enrollment: 593
School Vision Statement
Guiding
Motivating and
Encouraging
Success
School Mission Statement
It is the mission of GMES to be respectful of individual needs, responsible for fostering lifelong learning and ready to prepare students for success.
Goal #1
By May 2026, student literacy data will reflect an increase in student reading achievement as measured by VALLSS and reading SOLs. Specific student growth criteria are indicated within Student Measures 1 and 2.
| Date | Status | Progress Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | On Track | Baseline data has been collected for VALLSS (K-5) and Reading VGAs (3-5). Reading remediation groups have been formed and have been active since October. Staff have participated in PLCs, learning walks and collaborative planning by teachers. 145 student reading plans have been created and are being implemented and academic progress data meetings are taking place. Fall VALLS results indicate 290 out of 382 of students in grade K-3 are low or moderate risk, which equates to 76% of students on low or moderate risk. There were 92 students K-3 who fell into the high risk category. Fall VGA data is being analyzed in order to determine what instruction is needed to get students to meet success criteria according to SOL data. |
| March 2026 | ||
| June 2026 |
Goal #2
By May 2026, student math data will reflect an increase in student math achievement as measured by iReady and math SOLs. Specific student growth criteria are indicated within Student Measures 1 and 2.
| Date | Status | Progress Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | On Track |
Baseline data has been collected for iReady (K-5), Math VGAs (3-5), and Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (K). Evidence based math remediation has been implemented in grades 1-5 since October. Staff have participated in PLCs, learning walks, and collaborative planning by teachers. VKRP data indicates that 53 out of the 65 kindergarten students met the overall benchmark. 12 students scored below benchmark. 87% of the students met the benchmark on numeracy, 92% of the students met the benchmark on computation, 72% met the benchmark on patterning, and 63% met the benchmark on geometry. Data for iReady has been analyzed for grade 1-5. Grade 1 data showed that 15% of students were on grade level for numbers and operations and 16% were on grade level for algebra and algebraic thinking. Grade 2 data shows that 25% of students are on grade level for numbers and operations and 26% are on grade level for algebra and algebraic thinking. Data for grades 3-5 Fall VGA’s is being analyzed in order to determine what instruction is needed to get students to meet success criteria according to SOL data |
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| June 2026 |
Goal #3
By May of 2026, new teachers at Greenwood Mill Elementary will receive full mentoring as indicated by the FCPS Mentor program with fidelity.
| Date | Status | Progress Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | On Track | Lead Mentor coaching logs indicate that all mentors have been assigned and all first semester meetings have taken place or have been scheduled to take place based on the Communities of Practice within the FCPS Connections Mentor Guide. |
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| June 2026 |
Goal #4
By May 2026, Greenwood Mill Elementary School will host four events that include parents, students, teachers, and community members that focus on creating a partnership between the school and families, to engage in student learning and connect with community resources as measured by attendance to the events and feedback from families.
| Date | Status | Progress Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | On Track | Event One: GMES Back to School Title One Night was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2025 and September 9, 2025 with 288 family members in attendance to learn about Title one status and impact as well as the GMES school community. |
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| June 2026 |
Goal #5
By May 2026, Greenwood Mill Elementary School will be using “Gator Bucks” to recognize students for being ready, respectful and responsible. Students will be given the opportunity to turn their tickets into a school store for small rewards every 2-4 weeks.
| Date | Status | Progress Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | Achieved | The rollout of Gator Bucks started on the first day of school. Students have collected and are responsible for keeping their own gator bucks. Students have had the opportunity to visit the school store every 2-3 weeks. Data will be collected periodically to determine the impact of this program on our school culture. |
| March 2026 | ||
| June 2026 |
Goal #6
By May 2026, Greenwood Mill Elementary School will engage in goal setting with every enrolled student. A goal will be created in the areas of academics, attendance and behavior. Families will also be a part of this process.
| Date | Status | Progress Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | On Track |
Students have created an attendance goal and a character/behavior goal with the support of their classroom teachers. Attendance data reflects an improvement from Q1 of 2024 (12% chronic absenteeism) to Q1 of 2025 (8% chronic absenteeism). |
| March 2026 | ||
| June 2026 |
For more information about Greenwood Mill Elementary School's Continuous Improvement Plan please join us at our quarterly events or reach out to the school principal.
Quarterly Events
- GMES Back to School Night - Aug. 25, 2025 & Sept. 9, 2025
- GMES STEAM Night - Nov. 11, 2025
- GMES Bingo Night - Jan. 14, 2026
- GMES Kona Ice and Free Book Giveaway - May 28, 2026