Hello WeAreFenton Families,

Many of you have most likely already heard this news, but I wanted to make sure you had notice as well. It is with a mix of emotions that I announce my upcoming retirement as Superintendent of Fenton Area Public Schools, effective June 30, 2025.

Serving as your Superintendent for the past 3 years has been an incredible honor and a deeply rewarding experience. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity you have given me to lead our schools and to work alongside such a dedicated and passionate community.

When I first joined 15 years ago, I was inspired by the commitment of our teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and community members to provide the best possible education for our children. Over the years, I have witnessed firsthand the unwavering support you have shown for our students and our schools. Together, we have celebrated countless achievements, navigated challenges with resilience, and worked tirelessly to create a nurturing and enriching learning environment for every child.

I am immensely proud of the progress we have made together. From passing bond initiatives to strengthening the services and opportunities for our students, these accomplishments would not have been possible without the collaborative spirit and dedication of our entire community. It has been a privilege to witness the growth and success of our students, and I am confident that they will continue to thrive under the guidance of the talented individuals who make up our school district.

The decision to retire was not made lightly. However, I feel that now is the right time for me to embark on a new chapter in my life and to spend more time with my family. I will cherish the memories and relationships I have built during my time here, and I will always hold a special place in my heart for the students, families, and staff of Fenton.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your trust, your support, and your partnership in educating our children. It has been a privilege to serve you and to contribute to the future of our community.

Sincerely,

Heidie E. Ciesielski

Superintendent until June 30, 2025 😁

For students currently attending Fenton Public Schools:

On April 14 when logging into ParentVue you will be asked to register your student for the 2025-2026 school year before you can view your student information. Please contact the building your student will be attending in the 2025-2026 school year with any questions, and or district enrollment specialist Cathy Ebert.

Stop by any cafeteria to watch school nutrition professionals prepare healthy meals for students—all the while adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile—and you'll see they are true heroes!

This is the reason we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day every year on the first Friday in May. This annual observance is a chance to showcase what a difference school nutrition professionals make in the lives of every child who comes through the cafeteria.

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FEF/Fire Department Art Contest Directions

The Fenton Education Foundation and the Fenton Fire Department are excited to announce an art contest offering three Fenton Area Public Schools students the unique opportunity to take part in the ceremonial “Push-In" of the new ladder truck and be among the first to ride in its bucket. The winning entries will be featured on social media and displayed in the Fenton City Hall.

The “Push-In" ceremony dates back to the time when the fire trucks were pulled by horses, and the wagons would have to be pushed back into the station. The current ladder truck was placed into service 20 years ago.

Who Can Participate: Students grades Y5 - 12 are eligible to participate.

Contest Categories: One winner from each of the following grade levels will be selected: Y5 - 5, 6 - 8, 9 - 12. Fire Chief Robert Cairnduff will serve as the judge.

Create Your Artwork: Draw and color a ladder truck. Show it responding to an emergency, parked at a fire station, or anything that represents firefighters and their trucks.

Use Any Medium: You can use crayons, colored pencils, markers, watercolor, or paints. Digital art is NOT allowed.

Paper Size: Artwork must be on 8.5” x 11” paper.

Originality: Your artwork must be original—no tracing or copying from existing images.

How to Submit:

• Attach a completed entry form to your submission. Forms will be available from your teacher, at the school, and on the Fenton Education Foundation Website.

• All submissions should include the student's name, age, grade, teacher and school.

• All entries are due by NOON on May 2.

Prize: Each winner will participate in the new ladder truck “Push-In” and be one of the first to receive a ride in the bucket of the truck. The date for this activity will be determined ASAP. Each winning entry will be featured on the Fenton Education Foundation's social media and website, the fire department and City of Fenton's website. The winning entries will be on display at the Fenton City Hall; all others will be displayed at the community center.

Due Date/Collection: Each classroom teacher will collect their submissions and turn them in to the main office by NOON on May 2.

Our April board meeting was eventful with celebrating staff and students. We will be recognizing our retirees at our May board meeting - we ask that you join us to celebrate them!

Please find the link to the board's work located on our new easy to navigate BOE website page here:

https://www.fentonschools.org/page/board-of-education