FAMS Family Updates
August 25, 2026
Tuesday, August 25th
Students new to the middle school along with their parent(s)/guardian(s) are invited to attend orientation night at F.A.M.S on Tuesday, August 25th. You may attend any time between 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Students are welcome to walk through their schedules and familiarize themselves with the layout of the building and to find where each of their classes will be located. Student schedules can be accessed using PowerSchool prior to this event, and we will have additional schedules available here as well.
Teachers will not be in their classrooms for this event but will be for our Open House to follow on the evening of September 8th.
DO NOT bring in your school supplies at this time, as lockers will not be assigned until the first day of school. Bring your supplies with you on the first day of school.
ONLY 6th Grade students report for school on September 1st!
We invite 6th grade students only on September 1st, so they can get a better feel for the building and get to know each other a bit better.
We invite our 7th and 8th grade students back on the 2nd.
Ice Cream Celebration!
Families of 6th grade students are welcome to join us at dismissal for an ice cream sandwich and a chance to hear from your student about their first day.
This will take place right outside of the Main Entrance of F.A.M.S. at student dismissal @ 3:10 pm.
If you cannot make it, don't worry, students will still be dismissed at 3:10 pm and busses will still be running.
Dear Parents and Guardians of the Fort Atkinson School District Community,
As the new school year begins, supporting our youth's mental health is more important than ever. The new school year can bring feelings of both anxiety and excitement as students transition into a new grade or perhaps even a new school.
We have provided a Back to School resource packet for parents and families who are navigating through this time. Click here to access the kit.
By working together, we can create an environment where our children thrive. As a reminder, Care Solace partners with our school to offer valuable mental health care coordination services to connect you with community-based providers for counseling, therapy, and more.
To access Care Solace:
- Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.
- Visit caresolace.com/fortschools: Explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance.
By joining hands as a community, we can provide a nurturing environment that supports the mental health and well-being of our youth. Let's prioritize their emotional growth and create a brighter future together.
Thank you for being dedicated parents in the Fort Atkinson School District community. Your commitment to our youth is truly commendable.
If you plan on joining our FAMS volleyball team this year, please be sure to read through the athletic requirements (below). Since volleyball starts at the very beginning of the year, it is helpful to have these things completed this summer.
If you have questions, please reach out to Shelli Ellingson in our Main Office.
All participants in FAMS athletics must register online at the fortathletics.com registration link (once per year, prior to the first sport of participation.)
Along with this registration, students need to have a physical exam with a completed exam form on file in our school’s main office. Physicals are good for two school years with an alternate year approval via the online form.
Finally, there are yearly school sport fees of: $50 for sport 1; $40 for sport 2 and $30 for sport 3.
All of these items must be complete before competition begins.
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Online registration - fortathletics.com (click on gray box center page)
- Physician signed physical form - dated April 1, 2025 to present (click here to print)
- Sport Fee Payment made online or in the FAMS main office
Competitive Sports at FAMS:
- Girls’ Volleyball Gr. 7-8 (Sept.-Oct.)
- Boys’ Basketball Gr. 7-8 (Oct.-Dec.)
- Girls’ Basketball Gr. 7-8 (Jan-Feb.)
- Wrestling Gr. 6-8 (Jan.-Feb.)
- Track Gr. 6-8 (Apr.-May)
Want your students to enjoy school lunch and breakfast meals, but having trouble affording it? Consider applying for our Free & Reduced meal program.
This program is provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and allows families to enjoy breakfast and lunch meals, at a reduced or no cost to the families, among other benefits. If you feel this would be beneficial to your family, please use the link below to apply online, or fill out a paper application and submit it to your child’s school or directly to the SDFA district office.
Click the link here to be taken to the district website page for school nutrition services. This page offers a link to the online application and also has downloadable forms.
