AGS NEWS

Eric Rettenmund, Principal

Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal

Lisa Wissinger, Dean of Students

Melissa Welsh, Counselor, MA, LPC, SCL

Stephanie Miller, Counselor, MSW

Barb Stinson, Secretary

Randi Thorp, Clerk

January

1 - Happy New Year!

5 - School Resumes (2nd Semester Begins)

13 - ELA Curriculum Night

19 - No School - MLK Day

21 - Drake Strong Day - wear Green

February

2 - 8th Transition NIght @ FHS (7:00 PM)

10 - Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences (4 - 7 PM)

13 - 1/2 Day (6th - 12th)

16 - No School

Please join for a Q and A for the 7th grade trip to Mackinac Island on May 1, 2026. Information will be going home on January 20th, 2026 for our students with how to register and the timeline for payment and chaperone approval. See you there!

When: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 6:00pm

Link: https://calendar.app.google/QXoFLwxnRHiqKiuLA

THIS IS THE SAME LINK FROM LAST FRIDAY - PLEASE DO NOT FILL THIS GOOGLE FORM OUT AGAIN FOR THE PRELIMINARY HEADCOUNT! This link was also in last week's newsletter to secure buses and lock in the best possible pricing for admission tickets and meal plans for the 8th-grade trip to Cedar Point on Monday, May 11, 2026!. Please take 60 seconds to fill out this quick Google Form no later than Wednesday, January 21: CLICK HERE to access the form:

If your student plans to attend.
If YOU are interested in joining the fun as a parent chaperone!

Note: This is just for the initial headcount. Formal permission slips with all the "fine print" and final details will be sent to parent's email NEXT WEEK.

I will also be hosting a virtual Google Meet on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm. To join the video meeting, CLICK HERE. Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 916-750-1921 and enter this PIN: 423 578 257. If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa Wissinger at lwissinger@fentonschools.org or 810-591-7763.

AGS Swim

1/21 v. Swartz Creek

1/26 v. Brandon

1/28 @ Holly (4:15)

2/2 v. Davison

2/6 - MS Relays @ FHS (5:00)

2/9 @ Grand Blanc (4:15)

2/11 @ Carman-Ainsworth (4:15)

2/18 v. Kearsley

2/23 @ Corunna (4:15)

2/25 v. Owosso

3/4 - League Meet DIVING @ Grand Blanc (4:15)

3/5 - League Meet SWIM @ Grand Blanc (4:15)

*All HOME meets begin @ 5:15, except Relay Meet on 2/6

AGS Competitive Cheer

1/29 @ Swartz Creek

2/12 @ Grand Blanc West

2/14 - Fenton Cheer Fest @ FHS (7:00 PM)

2/26 @ Flushing

3/5 - League Meet @ FHS

*All competitions start @ 6:00, except 2/14

AGS Boys Basketball

1/26 v. Flushing Orange

1/28 @ Flushing Black

2/2 v. Lapeer Green (8th grade 4:15/7th grade 5:30)

2/4 v. Kearsley

2/9 @ Linden Red

2/11 v. Goodrich Gold

2/18 v. Holly

2/19 @ Linden Black

2/23 @ Owosso

2/25 @ Swartz Creek

3/2 v. Davison Gold

*7th grade starts @ 4:15 / 8th grade approximately 5:30

**Please note that the game on 2/2 is reversed (8th grade first) due to the 8th grade transition night @ FHS

You can still join the AGS and FHS Ski/SB Club through the end of Jan! Mrs. Loria is out at Mt. Holly most Fridays 3:30-6:00.

Pick up information in the office or email Mrs. Loria: mloria@fentonschools.org.

Join the club Remind for up to date info. @2526skisb

Picture of Darla, AGS New Therapy Service Dog.

Meet Darla, Our New Therapy Dog! 🐾

We are excited to introduce Darla, our school’s new therapy dog! Darla has been visiting our middle school twice a week this school year to become acclimated to the environment. She has already begun building positive connections with students and staff. She will complete her certification at the end of this month and will officially become a full-time member of AGS.

We are thrilled to welcome Darla as a full member of our school community and look forward to the comfort, calm, and support she will continue to provide.

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!

AST Permission Slip

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.

CLICK HERE to share your photos!

Upcoming Meetings:

Harry Potter Club - SRT session Thursday, 1/29 - existing & new members are welcome.

Leadership Council - SRT session Thursday, 2/5 - existing & new members are welcome. This is rescheduled from the snow day on Thursday, 1/15.

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!

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.