AGS NEWS
August 28, 2026
Ben Malecki, Principal
Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal
Lisa Wissinger, Dean of Students
Kristen Kinney, Counselor (Students Last Names A-M)
Melissa Welsh, Counselor (Students Last Names N-Z)
Barb Stinson, Office Secretary
Randi Thorp, Office Clerk
September
2 - AGS Meet the Teachers (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
4 - No School
7 - No School
9 - First Early Release Day (AGS Dismissal at 1:27pm)
13 - Back 2 School Pancake Breakfast (9:00am - 12:00pm)
What an incredible first week! Our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders brought amazing energy and positivity. We jumped straight into building strong classroom communities.
This year, we switched to two lunches. We expanded spaces for students into the atrium and opened the gym for students to get some movement in as they reset with friends and classmates. Our cafeteria team has been very happy with the change, and our students did a better job with it every day.
On Thursday, August 27th, the entire 6th grade got together for a grade level meeting to review school expectations in the Cafetorium, and they did a fantastic job committing to keep school safe and to prioritize learning. 7th and 8th grade meetings are coming up this week!
We have an exciting year ahead filled with loads of learning, school spirit, and growth. Thank you for partnering with us to make the kickoff to the new year such a success. Let’s keep this momentum going—it’s going to be a fantastic year!
AGS Athletics Information- Offerings, Information, & Next Steps
Update Parent Vue for 2026-27 School Year - MUST DO Prior to Schedule Pick-Up!
When logging into Parent Vue you will be asked to register your student for the 2026-27 school year BEFORE you can view your student information such as grades and attendance.
In the event you cannot log in to Parent Vue, please contact the building your student is currently or will be attending in 2026-27 school with any questions and login assistance. This step MUST be complete BEFORE Student Schedules can be picked up in August.
New Families: Create a Parent Vue account and login in to enroll new students.
Current FAPS Families: Log into your Parent Vue account to enroll new students and/or to update your current student information.
The link to the Parent Vue account is:
https://parentvue.geneseeisd.org/fent/PXP2_Login_Parent.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True.
FAPS Is Utilzing New System for Payment- Please See Details Below!
Fenton Area Public Schools is excited to announce a new online payment system to replace what we were using in the past which was eFunds for Schools. This new online payment from RevTrak opens up a ton of opportunities to pay for school fees and other school activities, such as field trips (coming soon!) and dance events like homecoming (coming soon!).
We are continuously building out our webstore for the future events and fees but we are set up for the start of the school year. You will see items appear starting in early August. You are able to create your account now so that you can add a payment method (Whether it is a credit card or your bank account using routing and account numbers) so you are ready to pay for items on the webstore.
Adding money to your student's lunch account remains the same as it was using the family portal from MealMagic. You will notice RevTrak or Vanco being listed on your bank statements instead of eFunds as RevTrak/Vanco is the new payment processor for MealMagic.
Having an account will keep your purchase history and you will be able to see any required or optional fees that are assigned to your child or children.
The link to the webstore is fentonschools.revtrak.net and it can also be found on our website under the Our District tab.
There are a few step by step guides linked that will walk you through how to create an account and link your child or children to your account so please follow those steps carefully.
School pictures are ready for those who were able to attend schedule pickup/ orientation!
Your child’s school pictures are now available! To view them online, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address. You’ll need your student’s ID number or their portrait id and access code to locate their photos.
If you were not able to attend orientation and did not have your picture taken, we will be having a picture re-take day in October!
Thank you!
As we prepare for an incredible school year, our top priority is creating a safe, supportive environment where our middle schoolers can thrive. Lunchtime is a vital part of the day—a less structured time where students practice independence, social skills, and self-reliance. To support them during this daily transition, we are looking for positive adult role models to join us as paid Lunchtime Supervisors.
The ideal candidate understands the unique balance of keeping students safe while still giving them the space they need to grow. If you or someone you know loves working with middle school students and wants to make a direct impact on our school culture, we would love to hear from you.
While there is no official district job posting yet, you can express early interest right now. Please reach out directly to Zach Bradley (zbradley@fentonschools.org) or Ben Malecki (bmalecki@fentonschools.org) via email to learn more about the hourly rate, schedule, and responsibilities.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school safe and vibrant!
Please review the attached letter from Mr. Burt Nowlin, Director of Transportation for Fenton Area Public Schools and Dean Transportation. The links below are referenced in the Bus Transportation - Welcome Back Letter.
Bus Transportation - Welcome Back Letter
Forms:
Transportation request form
Student Transportation Request
Daycare Alternate Stop form
Daycare Alternate Destination Form
Bus Stop Change Request form
School of Choice Student Transportation Request Form
School Of Choice Student Transportation Request Form
Thank you!
Fenton Area Public Schools
Typically teachers post their supply lists outside of their classroom for schedule pick up, and parents and students can view as they wander the building. In the meantime we are creating a spreadsheet that is linked in this newsletter (linked below). Please continue to check back as the list will be updated. Thank You!!
Happy Summer AGS Families!
As we get closer to the start of school I wanted to reach out and reintroduce myself. My name is Lauren Underwood and I am your School Home Coordinator. My main goals and focus are making sure that our students and families basic needs are being met so our kids can be the best version of themselves.
If your family is in need of school supplies, backpacks, clothing, food, utility help, getting to school or just plain positive support, I would love for you to reach out to me at ANY time!
My email address: lunderwood@fentonschools.org
School Phone: 810-591-7750
Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School
Email (Principal): bmalecki@fentonschools.org
Email (Assistant Principal): zbradley@fentonschools.org
Website: AGS 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