Raider Review

Dear Students & Parents/Guardians,

The start of the 2026-2027 school year is quickly approaching! First, I would like to introduce myself. I am Mrs. Endicott, the Principal of Flushing Middle School. This is my fourth year in the position. I was most recently an Assistant Principal at Grand Blanc High School and I have a background in teaching both math and English at the middle school and high school level.

I am looking forward to meeting all of you over the next few weeks. Schedule pick-up, Open House, and the fall all-sports meeting are all good opportunities for students and parents to get familiar with the building. The staff and I look forward to working together this year to ensure an enjoyable and challenging year.

- Mrs. Endicott

Advisory 7:55-8:20

1st hour 8:25-9:20

2nd hour 9:25-10:20

3rd hour 10:25-11:20

4th hour 11:25-12:40

5th hour 12:45-1:40

6th hour 1:45-2:40

*Be aware of our start and end times!

• August 11th Noon - 4:00pm - 7th grade Schedule pick-up
• August 12th Noon - 4:00pm - 8th grade Schedule pick-up
• August 13th 8:00am - 3:00pm - Schedule pick-up Make up day
• August 18th 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Raider Rally @ Raider Field
• August 19th 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Open House
• August 20th 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Fall All-Sports Parent Meeting in FMS Gym
• August 20th 8:00am - 3:00pm - FMS open for students to tour
• August 24th First day of Fall Sports practice/try-outs
• August 24th 7:55am - 2:40pm - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
• August 28th No School
• September 4th & September 7th - No School: Labor Day Weekend
• September 8th - School Picture Day
• September 16th - Early Release: Dismissal 12:45pm
• September 18th - School Picture Day Make-up/Retakes
• September 25th - Homecoming
• October 7th - Fall Count Day
• October 13th & 14th - Fall Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:15 PM
• October 16th & 19th - No School
• October 21st - Early Release: Dismissal 12:45 pm
• October 30th - End of 1st Marking Period - 1/2 Day: Dismissal 11:05am
• November 3rd - No School for students - Teacher Professional Development

The food service staff here at FMS would like to make the 2026-2027 school year lunchtime the best your child can experience. Please encourage your student to eat an appropriate lunch.

Breakfast and lunch are provided this year FREE of charge for ALL students. There will still be limited ala carte items for sale for an additional fee, as well as additional cartons of milk. The cost for a second breakfast is $1.75 and the cost for an additional lunch is $3.25.

Your student's lunch time is scheduled based on 4th hour teacher. Students will learn which lunch they are assigned to on the first day of school. Remember, the first day is a FULL day, so your student will experience lunch on the first day of school.

First Lunch: 11:20am - 11:45am

Second Lunch: 11:50am - 12:15pm

Third Lunch: 12:15pm - 12:40pm

The fall athletic season begins August 24th, the first day of school. Remember, before your student can participate, they must have a current physical exam dated after April 15, 2026. This form must be on file with the school before your student can practice or try-out. Physical forms are available in the main office. You can also find them on the MHSAA website. Don't forget, the pay-to-participate fee for a middle school student is $100.

• 7th grade Girls Basketball - Coach: Blaine Pertler
• Try-outs 3:00-4:30 @ FMS Gym - August 24th, 25th, 26th
• First Practice @ FMS Gym - August 31st - Time TBD
• 8th grade Girls Basketball - Coach: Jeremy Fisher
• Try-outs 3:00-4:30 @ FMS Gym - August 24th, 25th, 26th
• First Practice @ FMS Gym - August 31st - Time TBD
• 7th grade Sideline Cheer - Coach: LaShawnda Gilbert
• Practice 3:15-5:30 @ FMS Gym
• Practices start August 24th
• Tryouts were held last spring
• 8th grade Sideline Cheer - Coach: Krystal Guerra
• Practice 5:30-7:30 @ FMS Gym
• Practices start August 24th
• Tryouts were held last spring
• 7th grade Football - Coach: Mike Lintz and Elden Gillespie
• FMS Practice Field: 3:00-5:00pm
• Practice starts August 24th
• Equipment will be handed out during first week of practice
• 8th grade Football - Coach: Ansin Banister and Ken Gillespie
• FMS Practice Field: 3:00-5:00pm
• Practice starts August 24th
• Equipment will be handed out duing first week of practice
• Boys Cross Country - Coach: Justin Decker
• Regular practice starts August 24th 3:00-4:30pm
• Girls Cross Country - Coach: Chrissy Latstetter
• Regular practice starts August 24th 3:00-4:30pm

The fall all-sports informational meeting is scheduled for August 20th from 7:00 - 8:00pm in the middle school gym. This meeting is a chance for parents to meet coaches and get information regarding the remainder of the season. This year will have a new look and feel, so come out and be part of Raider Nation!

Last Names: A-L Ms. Adrianse

Last Names: M-Z Mr. Barger

Be sure to attend the schedule pick-up days! If you would like to request a schedule change, please fill out the "Schedule Change Request" Google form.

* Remember - we don't switch your classes just so you can be with your friends!

Per our student handbook, students are only able to have phones before school, after school, and during lunch. Otherwise, phones should be kept in your locker. (Not in your pocket!) Please remind your student there are consequences for violating the cell phone policy!

If you need to get a hold of your student in the event of a family emergency, it is best to call the main office. Our main line number is 810-591-2800.

Because each student is provided with a locker for storage of books and school supplies, students are NOT allowed to carry book bags, purses, backpacks, or other personal items to class.

Unless students are involved in specific after-school activities (with adult supervision), or are working directly with staff, they are NOT allowed to "hang out" in the building after school. If your student does not ride the bus, please make sure your student is picked up promptly after school.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Each year, staff works hard to plan a kick-off assembly for our students. This provides an opportunity for staff and administration to review building expectations, procedures, and positive behavior incentives. This year, the assembly is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd. Your student will have an altered schedule that day. If possible, please block this off on your calendar so students can attend the assembly in the morning.

We also encourage you to have a conversation with your student that evening around the topics covered. After the assmebly, students should know how to qualify for Challenge Day, Cedar Point, Washington DC, and other Raider Rewards. We hope you encourage your student to follow the YOE way!

This year our transportation department is fully staffed! This means no students will have to get picked up early or have a late bus at the end of the day.

Students will be able to enter the building at 7:25AM.

Breakfast will start at the same time.

Doors will remain locked until 7:25AM.

Please pull all the way forward when you drop your student off in the morning. Encourage your student to exit the car quickly to keep the line moving.

Flushing Community Schools offers a text notification service through School Messenger. These messages can be received in addition to phone messages. Just text YES to 67587 to sign up. Text messaging fees may apply.

You can also find Flushing Middle School on Facebook! Facebook is one way to get up-to-date news about what is happening at FMS. Look the for the Facebook icon on the Flushing Middle School home page.

If you have not downloaded the Flushing Community Schools mobile app yet, you are missing out! Once downloaded, you will receive district-wide announcements and notifications. This is a great way to know when district-wide news has been posted on the website or Facebook. To download the app, go to the Google Play or Apple App Store and search Flushing Community Schools. If you need help downloading the app, please call Mary Ann Korte at 810-591-1197.

We are requesting all students wear a grey or orange shirt and black shorts without “logos” for physical education class. PE uniform shirts are available to purchase at schedule pick-up or in your student’s class. The cost is $10. Uniforms can also be “recycled” from older siblings. Each student will be asked to write their name on their uniform, making it easy for students and teachers to identify in the event the uniform is misplaced. If this creates a financial hardship in your family, please contact the office. We are able to assist those with financial need.

The Advisory period is an important aspect of Flushing Middle School life. This twenty-five minute period is used for extra academic assistance, discussions related to FMS rules, and presentations surrounding topics important to this age group. Jostens 'Harbor' is a key component of our Advisory curriculum. During the 2026-2027 school year, Advisory will start our day. Like all class periods, students are required to be there on time. Students earn a grade in Advisory and the grade and attendance count toward the ability to participate in other activities.

• MS Band Director/HS Assistant Director: Jacob Steinberger
• Ashely Keen: 7th grade Science
• Catrina Acklin: 8th grade Science
• Owen Nelson: Student teacher with Austin Cook
• Christina LeGrow: Social Work intern

If your child is going to be absent or late to school on any given day,

please call the absence line at 810-591-2810.

Also, if you need to pick up your child early from school, please send your child with a note to the office in the morning. We will write your child a pass to get out of class, in order to not interrupt the teacher and learning environment.

School pictures are on September 8th and

retakes/make-ups are September 18th.

Watch your email for communication from Alternative Photography to purchase a picture package!

Our technology department takes the summer months to clean, repair, and evaluate the student Chromebooks. Your student will be issued a Chromebook for this school year during schedule pick up. If this Chromebook happens to get damaged this year, please encourage your student to bring it to the library before school so our technology department can process a repair. Taking your device to a local repair shop is going to be more costly for your family and can cause more issues in the long term.

Also, as an increased security measure, 7th grade students will be receiving a new password for the fall. Students will get the new password in Advisory on the first day of school.

Your Chromebook should be with you at school every day - including the first one! Many textbooks and other resources are now housed digitally and it is important for students to have a fully charged device.

All 8th graders with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher in 7th grade, are invited to be part of NJHS. Watch for an invitation from the NJHS Advisor and listen to upcoming morning announcements regarding an informational meeting this fall.

If you would like to put it on your calendar, the NJHS Inductions are scheduled for October 20th.