The Gladiator Gazette
October 21, 2026
Mrs. Nabozny was honored as the Teacher of the Year. She teaches American History and World History at FHS and has been with the district for 27 years.
Officer Edmonds was honored at Police Office of the Year. He has served as the School Resource Officer at Fowlerville Community Schools for three years and 11 years of experience in law enforcement.
Congratulations to Dawn and Ryan! We appreciate all you do for the students of Fowlerville Community Schools!
As Halloween approaches, please remind your children to wait until an adult has checked their candy before eating it. Read labels carefully and discard treats with missing, opened or damaged wrappers. Some edible products containing THC—the intoxicating substance in cannabis—use packaging with colors, names and logos that closely resemble familiar candy brands. These products can easily be mistaken for ordinary sweets and can cause serious harm to children.
Please also remind students not to accept or share candy from friends, even if it looks familiar. Instead, they should bring treats home for a parent or guardian to review. A quick conversation and careful review can help everyone enjoy a safe Halloween.
At Fowlerville Community Schools, the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. Safe Schools Week is an opportunity to highlight the many ways we work together to keep our students and staff safe. In this issue, we’re sharing reminders and resources on a variety of safety topics to help families stay informed and support safe habits at school, at home and in the community. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated safety team, administrators, teachers, support staff and local first responders for their ongoing commitment to creating a safe, welcoming learning environment. Their care, preparation and teamwork make a difference every day.
Be sure to check out the video highlighting some of those who make safety top priority!
Gun Locks Available for Pick Up at Central Office
Fowlerville Community Schools has obtained 100 gun locks available to community members at no cost through Project ChildSafe. Using gun locks and storing firearms unloaded in a locked location, with ammunition locked separately, helps prevent children from accessing them and reduces the risk of an unintentional shooting. Taking these precautions at home is an important way families can help keep our students and community safe.
The FREE gun locks can be picked up at Central Office between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM while supplies last. Please note, you cannot bring a firearm onto district property when you pick up the gun lock.
Bike Safety Lights and Belts Given Away
The program, Bike Lights for Michigan Nights, was made possible through funding from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety and Planning with support from the DALMAC Fund. Thank you to Ms. Dinkel and Officer Edmonds for your commitment to safety!
It's Also School Bus Safety Week
In addition to it being Safe Schools Week, it is also School Bus Safety Week! School Bus Safety Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedicated drivers and transportation team who help our students get to and from school safely each day. We thank them for their patience, care and commitment to our Gladiators, and for making each school day begin and end with a welcoming face.
As part of our continued focus on student safety, all FCS buses now have stop arm cameras to record vehicles passing stopped buses. Families can help by staying alert near bus stops, slowing down when yellow bus lights flash and stopping when red lights flash, and the stop arm extends. Please also remind students to follow their driver’s directions and use care when boarding and exiting the bus. Working together, we can help keep every student’s ride safe.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6464 has two essay scholarships available to students. The first, Patriot's Pen, is open to students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. This year's theme is "What a Veteran Taught Me About America." Essay length should be no more than 400 words typed.
The second scholarship opportunity is called Voices of Democracy. This is open to students in grades 9-12. Students will write and record a three to five minute audio essay, also with the theme, "What a Veteran Taught Me About America."
Applications for both scholarships must be submitted to Post 6464 no later than midnight on October 31. For more information, visit the VFW Post 6464 website.
When we talk about attendance, academics are often the first thing that comes to mind. But there is another important reason to be at school: connection.
Students build relationships throughout their school day. Their teachers get to know them. Friendships develop. Coaches, counselors, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, office staff and other trusted adults become part of their support system. Those relationships help create a sense of belonging.
When students feel connected to school and know there are people who care whether they are there, it can make a meaningful difference in their engagement. Families are important partners in building that connection. Ask your child about the people they enjoy seeing at school, what they look forward to during the day and what they are learning. If your child is struggling to feel connected, let us know.
We want every Fowlerville student to know there is a place for them here.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In our last issue we shared ways to identify fake or scam emails. Today we share some tips on identifying phishing attempts or general scams.
- Watch for Panic and Urgency: Most scams will attempt to induce panic so that you are not thinking clearly.
- Guard Your Information: No professional organization will ever try to solicit private information from you over email or a phone call. If you are unsure, do not reply to the email or tell the caller you will contact them back via their official phone number.
- Be Aware of Suspicious File Attachments: Be especially wary of any file ending in .exe, .zip or even password protected PDFs
Following this guidance can protect you and your accounts from phishing attempts and scams.
Little Glad Early Childhood Center has many events coming up!
Halloween Celebrations: Teachers have reached out to families regarding classroom celebration volunteers. To keep classrooms safe and comfortable, we are limiting the number of family members attending each celebration. Our goal is to give every child’s family an opportunity to attend at least one holiday celebration throughout the year.
Halloween celebrations will begin at 2:00 PM, followed by our outdoor Halloween parade at 2:30 PM (weather permitting.) The parade will take place around the walking track behind the building, weather permitting. All families are invited to the parade.
Stranger Danger Lessons: During the week of October 26, Mr. Jeff Soli, Fowlerville Community Schools Safety Director, will visit each classroom to talk with children about Stranger Danger. Through age-appropriate conversations, children will learn the importance of identifying trusted adults who can help keep them safe and what to do if they ever feel uncomfortable or need help.
