AGS NEWS
April 25, 2025
AGS Office Staff
Eric Rettenmund, Principal
Megan Yelle, Assistant Principal
Lisa Wissinger, Dean of Students
Melissa Welsh, Counselor
Paige Millikin, Social Worker
Stephanie Miller, Social Worker
Barb Stinson, Secretary
Randi Thorp, Clerk
Important Dates
April
28: No School (students) - Staff PD
30: 6th grade Field Trip
May
9: 8th Grade Awards/Dance (6:30 PM)
16: 7th/8th grade Field Trips
19: 5th Grade Transition Day
22: FHS Graduation
26: No School - Memorial
29: 1/2 Day Exam
30: 1/2 Day Exam (LAST DAY)
FAPS Summer Camp Adventures
Culinary Camps
Theatre Camps
Sport & Tech Camps
Sport & Tech Camps
6th & 7th Grade Dance – “Under the Sea”
Dive into an afternoon of music, snacks, and fun at our Under the Sea themed dance on Wednesday, May 7th, from 2:30–4:00 PM! Tickets will be available for purchase during lunches for $5 on May 1, 2, 5, and 6. Don't forget to bring extra $ for food/snacks that will be available for purchase.
Not into dancing? No problem! We’ll also have fun activities in a quieter space so everyone can enjoy the celebration in their own way.
Students are welcome to wear school appropriate, festive attire as we wrap up the year with this exciting event hosted by our AGS Links!
SAVE THE DATE: 8th Grade Awards Ceremony & Dance
Just a friendly reminder about the 8th grade awards ceremony on Friday, May 9th in the AGS cafetorium! Starting at 6:30 PM, we will begin celebrating the achievements of our wonderful students. Immediately following the awards ceremony, the 8th Grade Dance will kick off and run until 10:00 PM.
Dance tickets may still be purchased in the office for $10 (CASH ONLY). Tickets include admission to the dance, DJ, Photo booth, games, and delicious food. Parents, stay tuned for information on how you can help make this dance shine by volunteering to help set up, chaperone, and clean up after the event is over.
AGS Athletic Schedules
Doubleheaders 4:15/5:30
4/22 v. Goodrich
4/25 v. Carman - Ainsworth
4/29 @ Linden
5/2 v. Holly
5/6 @ Davison
5/7 @ Swartz Creek
5/13 v. Clio
5/14 @ Grand Blanc West
5/20 @ Flushing
Doubleheaders 4:15/5:30
4/22 v. Goodrich
4/25 v. Carman - Ainsworth
4/29 @ Linden
5/2 v. Holly
5/6 @ Davison
5/7 @ Swartz Creek
5/13 v. Clio
5/14 @ Grand Blanc West
5/20 @ Flushing
3:45 Start Time
5/1 v. Swartz Creek
5/8 @ Linden
5/15 v. Kearsley
5/19 @ Holly
5/21 @ *Davison (League Meet)
*3:00 Start Time
Counselors' Corner - Spring Testing News
Give yourselves a HUGE pat on the back for absolutely CRUSHING those tests! You all showed incredible focus and determination – seriously impressive! 🎉 Now that we're in the home stretch of the school year, let's not coast! Let's sprint to that finish line with the same awesome energy and make these last weeks the BEST ones yet! We've got this! 💪
Mrs. Melissa Welsh, MA - School Counselor (last names A - M) - mwelsh@fentonschools.org
Mrs. Stephanie Miller, MSW - Social Worker (last names N - Z) - stmiller@fentonschools.org
AGS PTO Carlsons' Flower Sale
Orders Due April 28
Support the PTO with the purchase of a $25 gift card. Carlsons' has been growing in Fenton for 40+ years. They have annuals, perennials, houseplants, succulents, vegetables, herbs, mums, poinsettias, evergreen arrangements, holiday decor, and more.
Dimes for Diapers: April 1 - 30
Just a friendly reminder that our "Dimes for Diapers" collection canister is officially in the main office! You'll find it right smack-dab between our wonderful secretaries.
Please consider popping in and dropping off any spare change you might have. Every little bit helps! Thanks so much for thinking of this great cause!
Wellness Fair
8th Grade Field Trip to CEDAR POINT
The 8th-grade field trip to Cedar Point is just around the corner on May 16, 2025! 🎉🎢 This is going to be an incredible day filled with amazing rides, fun with friends, and even a little bit of learning with their awesome "Amusement Park 101" program! We can't wait to see the students experience the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World"!
Just a friendly reminder: If your student received a yellow copy of the Student Information for Field Trips form today, please make sure they return it ASAP! We need to ensure we have all the necessary information for a safe and smooth trip for everyone.
For all the important last-minute details and reminders you need to know before the big day, please click on the button below. It's super important that you take a few minutes to read through this information! We're counting down the days and can't wait for this fantastic adventure with our amazing 8th graders!
Summer Workbooks
Please click on the BUTTON below the flyer to access the order form.
After School Tutoring (AST)
AST is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. AGS Teachers are present and transportation is available for students residing within the district. AST is on an as-needed basis so students can come as much or as little as they would like. On the days of AST, students will need to sign up using a Google Form on the AST Google Classroom page before 2:00 PM to be able to stay. The purpose of AST is for students to receive help with homework/class work, ask questions from the teachers, or have a quiet place to work. However students must have something to work on. A light snack will also be provided. Please make sure to pick up students by 3:20.
A parent preference Google Form is included below. Please fill it out if your child plans on attending AST.
AST Google Classroom code for your child: rzzjgqy
Please email Mrs. Sayer for more information.
Mrs. Sayer: mailto:esayer@fentonschools.org
PTO Meetings
The AGS PTO meets on the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM in the AGS conference room. The PTO helps to support school assemblies, teacher supplies, 8th grade honors/dance, library books, scholarships for field trips, and much more! Thank you for supporting our PTO.
Last Meeting: May 8
Summer SUN Bucks - Summer Grocery Help for Families
Attention Fenton Families:
Michigan Summer EBT "SUN" Bucks program helps families buy food for your school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Children who get Michigan Summer EBT can still participate in other summer meal programs.
Some families will get Summer EBT benefits automatically, but ALL other families will need to apply. Families must meet the income and program requirements to be eligible.
Please click the link to learn more about the SUN Bucks program and to APPLY.
Middle School Health Curriculum
The middle school health curriculum is delivered by PE/Health teachers in SRT class throughout the school year. This will begin in in the next couple of weeks and will continue until the end of the year. The teachers will teach approximately 4 lessons/units for 30 minutes during SRT. Attached below is a health letter that contains more information. Additionally, a health waiver form is attached. The waiver is only required for those who choose to OPT OUT of the district mandated health class. Students will receive a copy of the letter and waiver 2 weeks prior to taking health class. If you choose the OPT OUT option, please return the waiver before health class begins. You may print the form attached to this email and return it to the main office at any time or complete/return the form when your student receives it 2 weeks prior to class. There are also additional copies in the main office. We will be posting updates in the AGS NEWS, including a schedule of when the class will be taught in your child's SRT.
Please contact the main office (810 591 7700) with any questions. Thank you!
Attachments:
🐅 2024-2025 YEARBOOK POST & INFORMATION 🐅
Below is the code to join PhotoCircle. You'll want to download the app & then request to join the group for this year's yearbook album where you may submit photos to be considered. The link is also posted in the comments for those who have issues with the posted link below.
Submission Guidelines: Please only add photos of AGS events, sports & activities. Please add a caption to each picture with a short description of what the picture is of & who the students are in the picture. PLEASE DO NOT ADD NON-AGS RELATED SPORTS & ACTIVITIES TO THE ALBUM. This causes many wasted hours to the yearbook design process when things such as youth sports, sleepovers & parties are added. Thank you!
Please email Ms. Fleury with any questions or concerns regarding the yearbook. mtodorovsky@fentonschools.org
Photo Circle Link: only click this link once you have downloaded the app.
School of Choice Window for 2025-26 School Year: February 24 - August 15
School 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 Mrs. Ebert at cebert@fentonschools.org. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
- Enrollment info link:
https://fentonareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment
2025 - 2026 FAPS Calendar
Partnerships
Explore local happenings! Our district website features a 'Community Bulletin Board' with digital flyers showcasing community events, clubs, sports programs, and more. Check it out to see what's going on in Fenton! #WeAreFenton
AGS Office Addition
Below are a few updated photos showing the progress of our new main office addition. During this time, the entrance off of Shiawassee may be closed. There will be more details in the FAPS newsletter and on the FAPS website as the project continues. We are excited about improving the facility for our staff, students, and families.
To help keep our schools and community safe, you can use this confidential tip line to report any suspicious or threatening behavior.
Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School
Email: erettenmund@fentonschools.org
Website: http://fentonschools.org/andrew-g-schmidt-middle-school/
Location: 3255 Donaldson Drive, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: 810.591.7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fenton-Area-Public-Schools-110556712352619/
Twitter: @fentonschools