FCMS EXPRESS
Week of April 27, 2026
FCMS Family,
Congratulations to FCMS teacher Mrs. Amy Mitchum, who will be honored at Victory Field on Saturday, May 9th, during the Indianapolis Indians Teacher Appreciation Night as a finalist for the state “Teacher of the Year” award.
She was nominated through the Indiana Association of School Principals and selected as a final nominee, earning the opportunity to be recognized on the field during the pregame ceremony. Mrs. Mitchum is currently in her 32nd year serving the FCCSC school system. Her dedication, passion, and commitment have made a lasting and positive impact on countless students over the years. She is truly deserving of this recognition, and we are incredibly proud of her accomplishments.
Game time is 6:35 PM, with the pregame ceremony beginning around 6:00 PM. During this ceremony, all nine finalists will be recognized, and winners at each school level will be announced. This special honor also includes prize packages provided by the Indiana Association of School Principals, Teachers Treasures, and the Indianapolis Indians.
Anyone wishing to attend the game to support and celebrate Mrs. Mitchum can purchase discounted tickets using the link below: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Teacherappreciation777
Let’s show our support and celebrate this well-deserved achievement!
Mr. Trent Liggett
Proud FCMS Principal
Important Dates
April
29th - FCMS Band and Choir students visiting BES periods 1-3
30th - Golf Call Out Meeting for current 8th Grade girls during PAWS
30th - 6th Grade "Living Wax Museum" of Famous Scientists
30th - Brandon Soho presentation for 8th graders only - FCHS Auditorium
9:30-10:30am with St. Michael 8th grade
12:00-1:00pm
2:00-3:00pm
May
May 1 - June 5 - Online registration for both returning and new students
1st - Wildcat Youth Leadership Summit
1st - Last day to buy Dance Tickets
2nd - Spring Dance 6:00-9:00 pm
5th & 6th Dance Energy Tryouts 5:00-8:00
6th-FCMS/FCHS Spring Band Concert - 7:00 pm FCHS Auditorium
6th- FCMS/FCHS Art Show 5:30pm-7:00pm FCHS
7th - We the People Simulated Congressional Hearings - 6th grade (Sherwood) 10am-12:00
8th - Reality Check -8th Grade - 8:30 - 11:00 am.
11th - BES 5th graders visit FCMS 10:00-10:45
13th - Field Day (Make up dates 14 or 15)
14th - Spring Choir Concert 7:00 FCHS Auditorium
15th - FCHS Seniors walk to FCMS and walk through - 1:00 pm
20th - Q4 WIldcat Work Ethic Reward and Principal’s Picnic (Make up dates 21 or 22)
21st - Awards Day 6th-8:40am, 7th-9:25am, 8th-10:30 am
22nd - Last Student Day - Last Day of Fourth Quarter
26th - Kings Island Trip
This Week in Athletics
Monday April 27, 2026
CANCELED Golf vs. Greensburg 5:00pm HOME CANCELED
Wednesday April 29, 2026
Track and Field @ East Central 5:00pm AWAY
Thursday April 30, 2026
Golf @ Union County 5:00pm AWAY
High School Cheer
Packets are available in the office for 8th graders interested in High School Cheerleading.
Dance Energy
Current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders interested in joining Dance Energy next year can get a packet in the office.
Last Week at FCMS
Reading Rockstars
Congratulations to Mrs. Ariens/ “Reading Rockstars of the Week” for this week:Alex Solzsmon and Emma Christian.
Congratulations to Alex Solzsmon for receiving my "Reading Rockstar of the Week" recognition. Alex has been a dependable and reliable student this semester. I appreciate how he pays attention during lessons and quietly goes about his work in class. I appreciate you, Alex!
Congratulations to Emma Christian for receiving my "Reading Rockstar of the Week" recognition. Emma is one of the kindest and sweetest students at FCMS! She never has a mean thing to say and is 100% respectful in my classroom. She is so deserving of this recognition!
ILEARN
To celebrate the completion of ILEARN 6th graders enjoyed a well-deserved extra recess.
MCS and FCMS Collab
At the beginning of the semester, Mrs.Cochran's second grade class at Mt.Carmel School read the story "Hey! That's my Monster!" After reading the story and doing some activities based on the tale, they created their OWN monster on paper. Then, those paper monsters were shipped to Mrs. Edwards 8th grade FACS class at Franklin County Middle School. When those talented 8th graders received the monster templates, they got to work making magic happen! With the help of Mrs.Edwards, they cut, sewed, and created a stuffy version of each monster.
Those stuffy monsters were delivered to Mrs.Cochran's second graders today and the excitement in her classroom was electric!
Each second grader received their paper monster back, a brand new hand sewn monster, a handwritten letter from their 8th grade creator and a picture of them as well. What a wonderful collaboration of 2nd grade and 8th grade FCCSC students. This is something that I am sure BOTH sets of students will remember for a long time.
Congratulations
Marcus Riley (8th grade) received a merit ribbon and a membership to the Whitewater Valley Arts Gallery in Connersville for his art project. This was a competition for grades 7-12.
Congratulations Marcus!!
Coming up for 8th Graders
Lost & Found
Do you recognize any of these? Email Mrs. Baugher at sbaugher@fccsc.k12.in.us to claim it!
The lost and found at FCMS is getting revamped! If you know something is lost at school, click the button above, fill out the form, and hopefully we can get it found for you.
Spring Dance
Tickets are on sale now thru Friday May 1, 2026. Tickets will NOT be available for sale at the door.
*The spring dance is for FCMS students in seventh and eighth graders only. To be eligible to attend the spring dance students may not be on academic probation or social probation on the day of the event. Spring Dance Dress Code: Skirts, dresses, and/or shorts must reach below a student’s fingertips when their arms and shoulders are relaxed at their sides and extended towards the floor. Tops exposing cleavage are prohibited. Outfits with exposed midriff are not permitted. Tops and skirts must be touching. Undergarments are not permitted to be visible. Wearing pants in a manner which exposes undergarments (sagging), is not permitted.
⚽Soccer Camp⚽
Forms are available in the office.
🎾Tennis Camp🎾
Forms are available in the office.