AGS NEWS
May 23, 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
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.
Soon-To-Be Published Poets
Earlier this year, AGS students had the opportunity to participate in a poetry writing competition sponsored by Expressive Education for their Young American Poetry Digest. The Digest is a book published each year with student poems from all over the United States. Many of our students submitted works and we had thirteen submissions selected for publication. We are very proud of all of our soon to be published writers!
Spring Band Concert
A huge thank you to Mr. Perkins and all our talented band students for their incredible hard work! The concert was absolutely amazing, a true testament to their dedication and talent. We're so proud of you all!
Spring Choir Concert
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Wright and every single one of our remarkable choir students. Your hard work and commitment culminated in an absolutely amazing concert. Watching you shine on stage was a privilege, and we're so incredibly proud of the beautiful music you shared.
LINKS Field Trip
A huge shout-out to our incredible LINKS students for their enthusiasm, helpfulness, and positive energy! They had an absolute blast on their field trip to Uncle Ray's, enjoying delicious ice cream and some friendly competition on the putt-putt course. What a fun and memorable day for everyone!
Cedar Point Fun
Our 8th graders had an absolutely incredible time at Cedar Point! From thrilling roller coasters to fun games and making unforgettable memories with friends, it was a day filled with laughter, excitement, and pure joy for everyone. A perfect way to celebrate a fantastic year!
Mackinac Island Fun
Our 7th graders had an amazing time on Mackinac Island! From exploring the historic fort to riding bikes around the island and indulging in delicious fudge, it was a truly unique and memorable experience filled with laughter and discovery for all.
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!
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
FAPS Summer Camp Adventures
Counselors' Corner
Just a quick heads-up: potential summer school information has been sent to both student and parent emails. Please check your inboxes for details!
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
Meet Up & Eat Up
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