AGS NEWS
May 16, 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
May
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)
Final Exam Schedule
Locker Clean Out and 8th Grade Chromebook Collection
Locker Clean Out
Locker Clean Out will begin during SRT on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28. Students should be taking all clothing items, chromebooks, personal belongings, books, etc. home.
8th Grade Chromebook Collection
Chromebook collection (8th grade) will take place during SRT on Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28. Current 8th graders will receive their new school issued chromebooks in the fall at FHS.
8th Grade Awards Ceremony and Dance
We wanted to take a moment to express what a true honor it was to celebrate our amazing 8th graders at their Awards Night. It was a wonderful evening recognizing their hard work and achievements throughout the year.
Following the awards ceremony, the 8th grade dance was an absolute blast! The students had such a fantastic time celebrating together, and the energy in the room was truly infectious. It was a joy to see them all enjoying themselves so much.
None of this would have been possible without the incredible dedication and hard work of our 8th Grade Committee. Your time, effort, and creativity in planning and organizing the dance were truly outstanding. We are also deeply grateful to our generous community for their invaluable donations and support, which helped make the night so memorable and special for all of our students.
Thank you again to everyone who contributed to making the 8th Grade Awards Night and Dance such a resounding success. We are so proud of our 8th graders and all they have accomplished!
Lights, Camera, Teacher Appreciation Week!
We want to extend our deepest gratitude for the truly outstanding Teacher Appreciation Week you all created for us! Everyone felt so incredibly valued and celebrated throughout the entire week.
A special and heartfelt thank you goes out to our amazing PTO! Your hard work, creativity, and thoughtful planning made this week so incredibly special. We truly appreciate the time and effort you poured into making us feel so cherished.
We also want to give a big thank you to all of our fantastic business sponsors! Your generous contributions of food, swag, and coupons from our local businesses were such a treat and we are so thankful for your partnership and support of our teachers.
To everyone who signed up on Sign-Up Genius and contributed to the delicious popcorn bar and lunches – thank you! Your willingness to pitch in and provide these wonderful treats was so appreciated and enjoyed by all.
Lastly, we couldn't do any of this without the unwavering support of our AGS Parents who have made donations to the AGS PTO and supported our school-wide fundraisers. Your contributions directly enable these wonderful gestures of appreciation, and for that, we are truly grateful.
Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts, for making this Teacher Appreciation Week so memorable. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us!
Middle School Basketball Camp
Boys Basketball Summer Open Gym
Boys Grades 6th - 9th
- Where: FHS Main Gym
- When: Monday - Thursday from June 2 - June 26
- Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fenton Robotics Open House
Class of 2030 Fundraiser - Buffalo Wild Wings
Come celebrate the beginning of summer vacation with friends and family and support the Class of 2030. The up-and-coming 8th grade Class of 2030 is hosting an all day, “End of the Year” fundraising celebration at Fenton’s Buffalo Wild Wings on Sunday, June 1st, from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Simply present a ticket physically or digitally to your server and Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 20% of your total bill to the Class of “2030”. We hope to see you there!
FAPS Summer Camp Adventures
Culinary Camps
Theatre Camps
Sport & Tech Camps
Sport & Tech Camps
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
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
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.
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