AGS NEWS

Eric Rettenmund, Principal

Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal

Lisa Wissinger, Dean of Students

Melissa Welsh, Counselor, L.C.N.

Stephanie Miller, Counselor, M.S.W.

Barb Stinson, Secretary

Randi Thorp, Clerk

October

31 - Halloween Spirit Day

November

3 - No School for Students

Did you miss out on ordering a keepsake of the past school year? Good news! In the move to the new office, we found a box of extra 2024-2025 yearbooks available for sale. If you are interested in purchasing one for your student, you can grab a copy in the main office for only $5 (cash only, please). Get yours before they're gone!

We want to send a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to Mr. Perkins and our very talented band members for making the recent Halloween Band Concert a truly spectacular and memorable event. This concert is always a highlight of the season, and your hard work this year really showed! Thank you for making music magic happen!

The halls were alive today with costumes and cheer! We hope your middle schooler had a fantastic, fun-filled Friday here at school. As the weekend kicks off, we want to wish all our students and families a Happy and Safe Halloween! We've included a few fun photos from today below! See you all back on Tuesday!

AST will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays directly after school in the media center and will end at 3:15 with bus pickup scheduled for 3:25 PM. A completed permission slip is required for students to stay for AST. The permission slip is a Google Form that parents must fill out. Click the button below to access the permission slip!

Mrs. Wissinger's 6th grade students had a wonderfully engaging and delicious time today learning about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)! They learned about the meaning behind the holiday and got a hands-on experience by carving their own soap skulls. Students also enjoyed some authentic Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead bread) and the refreshing flavor of Jarritos soda. A big, warm THANK YOU to all the families who donated! Your contributions truly enriched the day.

If you have any school-related pictures of AGS students only, please share them through the link below for a chance to be featured. We look forward to seeing all the memories you've captured!

Choose a tag for your photos. Some examples include: Football, Basketball, Clubs, First Day of School, etc. Also, rename the photo with the student(s) name and grade please! See the screenshot below! Reach out to Lisa Wissinger at lwissinger@fentonschools.org with an questions. Thank you for helping us create an amazing yearbook!

To pre-order your yearbook, visit ybpay.com and use the yearbook code: 14635326. The order deadline is April 19, 2026.

The Student Leadership Council met this week during SRT & made Halloween cards for a local nursing home in Fenton. They made enough to give to every resident! So proud of our AGS Student Leadership Council, giving back to their local community.

Career Development Update:

• During October and November, AGS 6th and 7th graders will participate in an introduction to career preparation lesson by exploring careers that match their interests. Our 7th graders will take this a step further by attempting to create a monthly budget that stays within the entry level salary of their favorite career choice. This is always a challenge (even for adults), but offers students a great opportunity to decide if their chosen career will meet their needs and lifestyle expectations.

• During SRT students have been given the choice to participate in fun career development activities, such as Career Bingo, Pictionary and Escape the Career Fair.

Mrs. Melissa Welsh - last names A - M

mwelsh@fentonschools.org

Mrs. Stephanie Miller - last names N - Z

stmiller@fentonschools.org

The AGS PTO is run by parent volunteers, and your support—whether it's your time, knowledge, helping hands, or a donation—is essential for a successful school year full of exciting events!

This year, we are hoping to establish Parent Representatives for each grade, especially for 6th graders, to help coordinate volunteers and be a point of contact. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and help out! If you're interested in volunteering in any way, please fill out this quick form: https://forms.gle/1y3CuJ96L4WCsx5o6 Thank you, Go Tigers!

Who: Students 7 years and older, plus parents

What: Join the 25-26' club for discounts: $30 per membership card (w/2 lessons)

Where: Tomek-Eastern Elementary Cafeteria

When: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29th

6:00 p.m. for PAST MEMBERS that just need to sign up for 25-26 season

6:15 p.m. for NEW MEMBER information presentation

We aim to keep you informed and supported throughout the school year! Below, you'll find quick links and important information for frequently asked questions:

• At-Home Resources: Explore resources you may need to support your student's learning at home.

• Attendance Policy: Find everything you need to know about our school's attendance procedures.

• Want to Donate? Click the Tiger Paw Pantry button below to easily support our school programs.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our coordinator, Lauren Underwood directly at 810-591-7750] or lunderwood@fentonschools.org.

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