24-25 FHS Weekly Update #29
February 24 - 28, 2025 (Office: Mon-Fri 7-3:30)
Important Upcoming Dates
- Deadline: 25-26 Course Request Sheets Entered - Thursday, 2/27/25
- NHS Applications Due - Friday, 3/21/25 - Turned in via Google Classroom
- Junior Rep to Board of Education Essay Due - Friday, 3/21/25 at 3:00 p.m.
- End of 3rd Marking Period - Friday, 3/21/25
- Versiti Blood Drive Honor Cord for graduation - must apply by 4/10/26 at https://versitileadersforlife.org/high-school
- Spring Break: Week of March 31-April 4, 2025 - Classes resume on 4/7/25
- Seniors' Deadline to Complete Online Classes - Wednesday, 5/7/25
Upcoming Week Calendar
February: Week of February 24-28, 2025
Monday (2/24/25): (School of Choice window opens for 25-26)
- 10th Grade Scheduling with FHS Counselors in Social Studies Classes
- DEADLINE FOR REQUESTING PARENT/TEACHER CONF APPT - so staff has tme to send out Google Meet Code for Wednesday.
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Tuesday (2/25/25):
- Mott Community College Accuplacer Placement Testing - 8:30 a.m. - Lecture Room
- National Honor Society Invitees Applicant Mtg. #2 of 2 during SRT
- Peer to Peer: Winter Carnival during SRT
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Ambassadors Auditions in FHS Choir Room from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday (2/26/25):
- 11th Grade Scheduling with FHS Counselors in Social Studies Classes
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Ambassadors Auditions in FHS Choir Room from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday (2/27/25):
- Peer to Peer: Winter Carnival during SRT
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Ambassadors Auditions in FHS Choir Room from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Deadline for 25-26 Course Request Sheets to be entered into Synergy by 5:00 p.m.
Friday (2/28/25): Half Day - Dismissal at 10:54 a.m.
- AGS/SE Transition Plans due to FHS
Saturday (3/1/25)
- Chamber of Commerce Expo Weekend at FHS
Sunday (3/2/25)
- Chamber of Commerce Expo Weekend at FHS
Insert Varsity Schedule for the Week
Winter Carnival
Hey FHS, is the winter getting you down, do you need something fun to do next week during SRT? Get ready for some winter fun at our Winter Carnival on February 25th and 27th during SRT in the Aux Gym!
Hosted by our Peer-to-Peer students, this event features exciting games like snowman bowling and snowball toss, delicious food for purchase, and awesome prizes! Space is limited to ensure a sensory-friendly environment; tickets will be sold during lunch this week for $5.00 or before and after school in Mrs. Montana’s room, room 3-156.
To attend, you must be passing your classes and have no make-up work. A list of eligible students will be sent out on Friday, February 21, for staff review. If you’re not eligible, you’ll receive a refund and stay in SRT. Don’t miss out on this winter celebration with your friends; we can’t wait to see you there!
National Honor Society Invitation Letters distributed 2/11/25 - Time to Attend Applicant Meeting
On Tuesday, February 11th, students in Grades 10 & 11 with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 received an invitation to apply to join National Honor Society in his/her SRT.
Students who receive such a letter MUST attend one of the two informational meetings held during SRT next week (see graphic) so they know EXACTLY what needs to be included in an NHS application to be considered. Applicants can choose to attend this informational meeting during SRT in the Lecture Room on either February 18, 2025 or February 25, 2025.
The NHS induction will be held on April 30, at 6:30 in the FHS Main Gym.
Additional Meeting Added
An additional meeting has been scheduled for Monday, February 24th for anyone who cannot attend the Tuesday, February 25 SRT meeting for how to complete National Honor Society Applications.
This meeting is after school in room 3-155 and will last for 30 minutes.
You must attend one of the meetings to apply for NHS. Students who attended the February 18 meeting have already fulfilled this requirement.
Auditions for the 2025-26 Ambassadors' Swing Choir
Ambassadors is a high intensity Jazz Ensemble with a longer and more in depth audition process. In this group, we perform all over the state, sometimes even going to competitions across the country! On average in this group there are 8 concerts, and in a year we learn a lot of music. If you’re even a bit interested in singing, come and audition! Auditions will be 2/25, 2/26 and 2/27.
Google Site Link for Audition Information:
Other Vocal Music Groups 24-25 Audition Information
Bella Voce is an all women’s choir for people who are interested in singing but want a more relaxed schedule. Due to its smaller size, this choir has a really strong sense of family and connection between all members. Many of our members often talk about how Bella Voce is a great stress reliever, a fun class to participate in, and is a great way to meet new people. On average this choir has 3 concerts a year, and sometimes more; with pep assemblies, football games, and visiting locations around town to perform! The audition process for this choir is a basic voice check. If you want to audition, email Mr. Wright (the choir director) at bwright@fentonschools.org and ask about Bella Voce.
Varsity Vocals is an advanced mixed choir for anybody interested in singing with friends. This choir is typically our biggest choir, and it’s a lot of fun. Like Bella Voce, this choir is an easier load but still challenging. Varsity Vocals, like Bella Voce, has an average of 3 concerts a year. On top of that, we are often asked to go to FHS pep rallies, sports games, and other places to perform! Varsity Vocals is a very interactive class where we don’t only sing, but we make great friends, get the chance to relax during the school day, and meet upperclassmen to help you out on your high school journey. The audition process for this choir is a basic voice check. If you want to audition, email Mr. Wright (the choir director) at bwright@fentonschools.org and ask about Varsity Vocals!
School of Choice Window for 2025-26 School Year - Opens Monday (2/24/25) & closes Friday 8/15/25).
SOC of Choice window for 2025-26 school year is Monday, February 24 - August 15, 2025. School of Choice paperwork will be posted/available on the Fenton Area Public Schools website on Monday, February 24th as well.
This School of Choice form will be found on our enrollment page at www.fentonschools.org closer to the March 1st date.
Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students who may have moved out of the district will be open on Monday, February 24, 2025.
- New families will want to create a Parent Vue account to enroll students.
- Current FAPS families will login to your existing Parent Vue account to add new students and/or update your current students' information. NOTE: If you are a current FAPS family and having trouble logging into your account please contact C. Ebert at cebert@fentonschools.org. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
- Enrollment info link:
https://fentonareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment
Future Weekly Newsletters
March: Week of March 3 - 7, 2025
Monday (3/3/25):
- Scheduling Make-up with FHS Counselors
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Tuesday (3/4/25): Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
- Senior Class Meeting in SRT (Local Scholarship App opens after meeting)
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Class of 2025 Parent Night Meeting - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Wednesday (3/5/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday (3/6/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Friday (3/7/25): Young Women & the Workforce field trip (rescheduled from December 5th)
National School Breakfast Week - March 3 - 7, 2025
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the national School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day.
At the Senior Class Meeting on March 4, 2025, information on how to apply for the local scholarships will become available:
Join the Class of 2025 Senior Resources Google Classroom that includes the application for all of our Local Scholarships. Most of you already joined this classroom earlier this fall. If you did not join at that time, the join code is: To Be Announced 3/4/25 at Senior Class Meeting.
An email with the join code was sent out, March 4th after the Senior Class Meeting.
Students, check your email sent 3/4/25, if you didn’t get the email, send an email to your counselor.
Scholarship applications must be completed by Tuesday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Versiti Blood Drive Cords for Graduation - Deadline to apply is 4/10/25
Seniors: APRIL 10 IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR BLOOD CORDS.
If you have donated blood with Versiti six times (double red counts for more) you can apply for the Versiti blood cord for graduation. See the flyer attached for more information.
NHS members, there has been a major change in how volunteer hours are calculated for cords- please see the google classroom post or the attached flyer for information about donating blood to earn your cords.
This change means that blood donations are the primary way seniors can earn their cords for graduation.
https://versitileadersforlife.org/high-school
Seniors Taking Online Courses - Deadline is Wednesday, May 7th
Seniors Taking Online Classes - Deadline for Completion - Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
The deadline for Seniors to complete his/her online classes is Wednesday, May 7th. Two months from now.
Daylight Savings Time - Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, clocks are set forward 1 hour (i.e., losing one hour) to “spring forward.” Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on March 9, 2025, than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
March: Week of March 10 - 14, 2025
Monday (3/10/25): Spring Sports Begin (must have physical on file dated 4/15/24 or after)
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Scheduling Scrub Lists due to M. Bakker
Tuesday (3/11/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Wednesday (3/12/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Thursday (3/13/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Friday (3/14/25):
- SAT Meeting
March: Week of 17 - 21, 2025
Monday (3/17/25):
- Assembly for grades 9 - 12 with Jared Scott (Times TBA)
- Synergy Scheduling Letters handed out to hand carry home for signatures
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Scheduling Scrub Lists due to M. Bakker
Tuesday (3/18/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Local Scholarship Applications Due
Wednesday (3/19/25):
- Building Leadership Meeting - 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Thursday (3/20/25):
- Signed Synergy Scheduling Letters Returned to FHS
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Spring Meet the Team Night - 7:00 p.m. FHS Main Gym
- Key Club Meeting at 2:45 p.m. in Lecture Room
Friday (3/21/25):
- 3rd marking period ends
March: Week of 24 - 28, 2025
Monday (3/24/25): 4th Marking Period Begins
- Synergy Scheduling Letters handed out to hand carry home for signatures
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Tuesday (3/25/25):
- Thinkfast Interactive Assembly for 10th & 11th Grade Students
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Wednesday (3/26/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Thursday (3/27/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Friday (3/28/25):
- 3rd marking period grades are due at 2:45 p.m.
Athletics & Activities
Gymnastics - New Team Record
Over this past weekend, the consortium Lake Fenton, Linden, Fenton Gymnastics team competed in their conference meet and won with a new team records of 144.325! This record has not been broken since the 2017-18 season.
Sophia Markley of Fenton score a 9.3 on floor taking second place. Markley also showed up in the vault and beam line up. Molly Dixon, also of Fenton, was an all around contender. Dixon took first place with her 9.35 floor routine. She also score a 9.0 on vault and a 9.3 on beam. Molly secured 3rd place in the all around. Clare Hunter, has personal bests of all 4 events and placed 3rd in the all around for Division #1. Her 9.375 on floor and 9.25 on beam were stand-outs!
Cheer - Places 2nd at District Competition
FHS Cheer team took 2nd place at the District competition this past weekend and will be competing in the Regional Tournament this Saturday at Fenton High School at 10:00 a.m. Come out and show your support this Saturday (2/22/25)!
Wishing Cheerleaders well at Regionals
FHS Cheer Team
FHS Cheerleaders
Our Seniors
Fenton Wrestlers Qualify for States
Four FHS wrestlers qualified for the State Finals this past weekend. Logan Christopher and Aiden Velzy are both Regional champions and Lucas Christopher and Henry Golembiewski took 2nd in their Regional.
All four will complete in the State Finals in two weeks. Congratulations wrestlers!
Lacrosse HEAT Tryout Information
Teaching & Learning
2025-26 FAPS Calendar Announced
Junior Representative to the Board Of Education
Interested sophomores are invited to apply to serve as the Junior student representative on the Fenton Area Public Schools Board of Education. In order to determine the finalists to be interviewed by the School Board this fall, the following criteria for each candidate will be reviewed by the administration:
1. Academic Record
2. Attendance Record
3. Behavior Record
4. Essay
Essay Assignment
Answer the following questions in an essay of not more than 500 words:
1. Why do you want to serve as a student representative on the Fenton Board of Education?
2. How would you communicate student concerns to the School Board, and School Board concerns to students?
3. Follow these guidelines for your essay:
Must be Typed or Word Processed
Must not exceed 500 words
Must be double-spaced.
Include your name and summer home phone number at the end of your essay
Mrs. Lemke has sample essays for you to look at, if interested
DEADLINE: Submit your essay to Mrs. Lemke in the Main Office by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Click below for February's CCR Newsletter!
FHS News
Mr. Smith and his Video Production student invite you to checkout the FHS Newscast from this week.
Partnerships
Community Bulletin Board
This is a reminder that we have a "Community Bulletin Board" on our district website where we post digital flyers related to community events, local clubs or activities, community sports programs, etc... Please visit the link to see what's happening throughout our community! #WeAreFenton
Community Share at WOW
Community Share is a FREE resource for our Fenton community families. It is located in the World of Wonder Early Learning Center. Community Share is run and maintained by Fenton Area Public Schools and Joy Inc.
- Families can donate their gently used clothing, childrens’ items and household essentials, as well as take what they need.
- Donations can be done Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays between 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM and "shopping" hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.
- Community Share serves a threefold purpose:
- To keep items out of landfills by allowing families to pass on items they are no longer using,
- Allow families access to a free resource to get what they need
- Provide a work site for high school students to practice their job skills.
For questions, please contact the WOW office at 810-591-8349.
Link To Community Share Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/r8bky
24/7 On Demand Chat Tutoring
The Varsity Tutors Platform gives your student more opportunities to learn at their own pace. 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review are live tutoring resources to help your
student with any questions about homework, classwork, or test prep. Live group classes, recorded classes, and celebrity-led StarCourses allow your student to learn more about the subjects they’re interested in, and add a touch of fun. Assessments and self study practice problems provide
opportunities to drill skills towards mastery. And college prep & admissions resources ensure that
your student has the best resources available to secure their future.
Varsity Tutor - How To Log In Via Varsity Tutors Website
Step #1: Sign In Through the Varsity Tutors Website
- Visit varsitytutors.com/login
- Type in your email address & password (create a free account first)
- Click on (Sign in)
Step #2: Join Your Tutoring Session
- Upcoming scheduled tutoring session will appear at the top of the page for quick access. You can click (Join your session) to begin.
- When you log in near the start time of an upcoming session, a countdown will appear to automatically take you to that session. You can click (Start Now) to skip the countdown.
Additional Security Features Coming to FAPS
Wilsterman Scholarship Deadline - March 1st
Last year, 21 Fenton High School Seniors (Class of 2024) were awarded the Wilsterman scholarship totaling over $420,000.
Senior, don't miss out on your chance to apply for this scholarship (see information & website below) at www.wilsterman.org
Genesee GO Scholarship - Window Opened October 1st
The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, you must reside in Genesee County, Michigan or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and be a graduate, from a high school in Genesee County. Graduates must be enrolled in an eligible training program or post-secondary educational institution and submit an application by the due date. The GO stipend can only be awarded one time and must be used within the first 12 months after graduation or GED completion.
The GO stipend is not based on income or grades, and is funded through a millage approved by Genesee County voters.
FHS Senior Calendar for 2024-25
Beyond Graduation
The Genesee Intermediate School District has launched the new Beyond Graduation website. This website is for Genesee County residents, ages 14-26. The site provides information and resources for career and college planning, skilled trades, and apprenticeship programs, and transition planning for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan.
A major focus of the site is on helping high school students plan their future beyond graduation, and to help guide them through important decisions on how to get there.
A toolkit that contains sample content, graphics, and promotional materials has been developed to assist educators with sharing information about the Beyond Graduation website in their schools and community.
The Beyond Graduation toolkit, along with toolkits for promoting College Planning and Genesee Opportunity (GO), is located here:
Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/199zuoUMscs-7A6zgYpn3Z4Pa20M8L0mz
Parchment - Send Transcripts to Colleges, Employers, or Self
Parchment allows families/students to request, send, and, store transcripts. It also includes powerful tools to research colleges and admissions. We advise NOT to use school email addresses during the registration process, as there may be a need to access this resource beyond high school years.
To access Parchment, please follow these steps:
1. Login/ Register - Sign in at www.parchment.com and click Sign Up to log in or register.
2. Add School - Click Get Started, and add high school(s).
3. Select Destinations- Select destinations such as colleges, NCAA, Common Application, or yourself, and review your selection.
4. Provide Consent- Complete waiver form and e-sign the transcript authorization form.
5. Payment - Provide debit/credit card payment if fees are required.
6. Track Order - Order Status will be emailed and updated in Parchment account.
Work Permits
Under 16 years: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/work-permits
Age 16–17 yrs: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/work-permits
- Beginning April 2, 2025, HB 5594 will change work-hour restrictions for 14- and 15-year-olds to align with federal law, limiting them to 3 hours per school day, 18 hours per school week, and 40 hours per non-school week, with work allowed only between 7 AM and 7 PM (or 9 PM from May 31 until Labor Day).
- Effective on or before Friday, October 2, 2026, the process for issuing and revoking minor work permits will shift away from schools to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) through a new statewide online registration system.
- There will be some additional, minimal process for employers and minors (or their parents), as well as a new database of authorized youth employers available online, but that process will be handled entirely by LEO once they take over the work permit system.
- MASSP has been in contact with LEO about this shift and anticipates a detailed implementation guide from the state later this winter as the first effective date approaches.
Technology Links
See FHS Website - "Our Parents" or "Our Students" for More Technology Info
Weekly Updates
Every Friday, FHS will push out a Weekly Update to students/parents. These updates are also posted on the Fenton Area Public Schools website and are housed there for families to be able to refer back to them.
1. Go to www.fentonschools.org
2. Click on Schools & select Fenton High School
3. Go to heading "Our School"
4. Look for subheading called "Weekly Updates"
Links to Important FHS Items
1. Application for Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch - which also includes discounts on Pay to Play, AP & IB Testing Fees, Chromebook fees, Summer School, etc. https://fenton.familyportal.cloud/
2. After School Tutoring Permission Slip:
3. Bus Routes: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2673/FPS/4721453/Fenton_Bus_Routes___Stop_Times_2024.pdf
4. Cell Phone Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-b5GkqWwuQmFvARZHkNoICxojtwysp0G/view?usp=sharing
5. Lunch Menu: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2409121612125386&page=menus
6. Medication Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xHcajfjWo3vXFDHGqU7bFpGkmJxLxnTtECAv-bg_FZc/edit?usp=sharing
7. No Outside Food Deliveries: Prior approval must also be obtained for parents wanting to deliver outside food items to his/her student and friends as this competes with what is sold in the cafeteria as part of the federal school lunch programs, creates confusion, incorrectly implies students can order food for delivery to the cafeteria, and arrangements must be made to find an alternate location for food consumption for the group.
8. Parking Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4pr5MSTF2M3BTWhJh4q3Eo2x9UZYgfR4-b6y8aCfFznT4Ug/viewform
Other Technology Links Moved to Website
Tech Links Moved to Website: Under Documents, Forms & Links in Parent & Student Tabs
1. E-Funds
2. How To Join A Google Classroom
3. Parent Vue/Student Vue
4. Student/Parent Google Tutorials Sheet
Protect MI Child Registry Keeps Kids Safe from Adult Ads Online
ProtectMiChild is a free, secure program that keeps kids safe from adult-oriented advertising via social media, text, and email.
Parents can register their children’s social media handles, phone numbers, and email addresses to block ads for products like alcohol, tobacco, pornography, and online gaming.
Link to Website: https://www.protectmichild.com/
Health & Wellness
Spring Break Food Programming - St. Jude's Episcopal Church
For those on a tight budget, Spring Break can put a damper on a family’s food budget when your children are home during the day. St. Jude’s Church can help. We would like to provide the children in your family with a week’s supply of breakfast and lunch groceries to help your family bridge the gap for meals your child would normally receive during that week.
The Spring Break Food Distribution is at St. Jude’s Church (106 E. Elizabeth St. at the corner of S. Leroy St. and Elizabeth St.) on Saturday, March 29th between 9 am and 3pm. We are excited about partnering with Fenton, Lake Fenton and Linden schools to help people in our community. There are no pre-requisites for the program, just show up (if you have a reusable grocery bag you could bring it along). We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 29th.
If transportation to St. Jude’s is an issue for you, please let us know and we can arrange to have the groceries delivered. Simply call the church office at 810-629-5681 and let us know how many children there are in your family and the delivery location.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the number above.
Inclement Weather Season - Message from Superintendent
Inclement Weather Season - Message from Superintendent
With the holiday season upon us, it's that time of year when we start preparing for possible inclement weather and the possibility of school cancelation. Please take time to plan for what you and your family will do in the event we have to cancel school. The district will always attempt to make decisions in time for you to use your plans optimally; however, sometimes with mother nature and the weather patterns in Michigan it doesn't always go as we'd all appreciate.
Please take a look below at the process for a weather cancelation and understand that we try our best to ensure student safety above all else.
A. We monitor the weather, and if severe weather is predicted, as superintendent, I along with the help of our transportation/operations department, local road commission and law enforcement evaluate potential issues.
B. As superintendent, I collaborate with Genesee County Superintendents to make decisions based on the road conditions for our area currently and/or in the near future.
C. We as a district will notify designated individuals in the event of a school closure to then disseminate information as quickly as possible.
D. Families can check: the district website, messaging through our FAPS app to phones in the form of voice, text message, email message, district Facebook, and news stations (ABC 12, WNEM 5, NBC 25, Detroit Fox2).
When the weather breaks and road conditions are in question, remember to leave early and drive slowly. Also, ensure your contact information is updated with your school so the district can provide the most efficient communication.
As we enter the winter doldrums and students/families spend more time indoors, cabin fever sets in. Please remind students they have access to the Counseling Office and Easter Seals at Fenton High School when they are struggling academically, socially, or emotionally.
For more information, please call the FHS Counseling Secretary, Kim Stapp at (810) 591-2612 or email kstapp@fentonschools.org.
Health & Wellness Links Moved to Website
The following Health & Wellness Links have move to "Our Parents", under the heading "Health & Wellness" with links attached.
1. Easter Seals - for those in need of therapeutic services
2. Homebound & Hospitalized Services - for those who are too sick/ill to attend school
3. MI - ABLE - for those with disabilities
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
Kinship Care
Contact: 800-535-1218 (Monday - Friday, 9-4 PM).
WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu
FARR
If you need assistance, and are in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, or Linden school districts, Fenton Area Resources & Referral Network (aka FARR) can help with emergency assistance and resources. See contact info below.
FARR
P.O. Box 529
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone - (810) 750-6244
Fax - (810) 885-0286
Email - FARRNetworkHelp@gmail.com
FHS Office Procedures
Annual Notices - moved to FHS Website
Reminders from the Office
- Call by NOON the day after an absence to excuse it. Phone # is (810) 591-2609!
- Use Parent Drop Off - Do not drop students in other lots.
- Door Dash, or any other food delivery, is NOT permitted.
- Call early for a dismissals, so passes can be issued early in the day to your student.
- All students should CHECK OUT in the Main Office.
- Students are NOT allowed to go to vehicles during the school day, without administrator permission.
- Closed Campus - students are NOT to leave campus without administrative permission.
- Math Lab - Every 4th hour & lunch for any student.
- After School Tutoring - Mon - Thursday from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. Permission slip needed
- Read the Weekly Update (sent every Friday) for important updates & deadlines!!!
Follow Us on Social Media!!!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fentonhs48430
Instagram: @fenton_hs
Twitter: @Fenton_HS
Website: www.fentonschools.org
Fenton High School
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
FHS Administration:
Michael Bakker, Principal
Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal:
Laura Lemke, Assistant Principal:
Edward Uhrik, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal:
Counselors:
Brian Halas - Last Names A - F
Michelle Pietraszkiewicz - Last Names G - N:
mpietraszkiewicz@fentonschools.org
Craig Golembiewski - Last Names O - Z:
cgolembiewski@fentonschools.org
Career & College Readiness Coordinator:
Lindsay Grady:
Email: mbakker@fentonschools.org
Website: www.fentonschools.org
Location: 3200 West Shiawassee Avenue, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-2600