February Monthly Update
Fulton Middle and High School
A Note From the Principal
Dear Fulton Middle and High School Families,
January was a month of growth and achievement, with students continuing to excel academically and personally. Our focus on improving math scores is yielding positive results as teachers implement our new curriculums. Additionally, weβve seen great progress in our efforts to foster a positive school culture through our character education initiatives and enhanced behavioral supports. We are so proud of our students for demonstrating responsibility, kindness, and respect in their daily interactions.
This month, weβre also celebrating community and school traditions that make Fulton such a special place. Our winter sports teams have been performing well, with their dedication and teamwork inspiring us all. Upcoming events include the high school Winterfest dance, parent-teacher conferences, and home basketball games to support and cheer on our students. Thank you for your continued involvement in making these events successful and meaningful for our school community.
As we embrace the quieter winter evenings, consider taking time to connect with your teen through simple activities. Cooking a favorite meal together, playing board games, or watching a movie as a family can create opportunities for meaningful conversations. If youβre looking for fresh ideas, try going for a winter hike or volunteering together. These moments not only strengthen your bond but also show your teen that you value spending time with them.
Your presence and engagement are invaluable in supporting their growth and well-being.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Koves
Principal, Fulton Middle and High School
This Month:
- 7 No Alma CTE- Mt. Pleasant CTE students excused for Winterfest
- 7 High School Pancake Breakfast, Winterfest Assembly (2-3 pm), and Winterfest Game 5:30 pm
- 8 High School Winterfest Dance 7-10 pm
- 10 No CTE Programs
- 10 School Board Meeting
- 13 Mid-Michigan Career and Recruitment Expo 2025 for 11th and 12th graders
- 14 Middle School Valentine's Dance 3:30-5:30 pm
- 21 PT Conferences 12:30pm-3:00pm (1/2 Day for Students)
Soup every Wednesday in February! Chili and cinnamon rolls this Wednesday 2/5.
Strawberry French toast casserole on Thursday 2/13 and a special Valentines treat on the 14th.
Counselor's Corner with Mr. Woodman
- CTE Registration link has gone out to student and parent emails. Deadline is March 14,2025
- Gratiot County Veterans Memorial Scholarship ($5000) is due on February 15th, 2025.
- Junior/Senior Audits are continuing. See Mr. Woodman if you havent already met with him.
- Naviance Course Scheduling for 2025-26 will be as follows
- February 3---8th grade
- February 4--9th grade
- February 5--10th grade
- February 6--11th grade
- February 6-- GITEC center open house in Mt. Pleasant 5:30pm-7pm and CTE National Honor Society induction at Mt. Pleasant HS at 7:30.
- February 13th--Junior/Senior Career Fair event at Alma HS. Students will leave around 9:45 and return around 12:15pm
- February 20th--Alma CTE open house 6pm.
Six new members were inducted into the National Honors Society in January.
πFulton News Network
Mrs. DeMott's Classroom
Ms. Arnold's Classroom
Mrs. Hubbell's Classroom
Student Activities Update
MS Student Council
The Middle School Student Council is excited to sponsor the Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 1st! In January, we wrapped up the Hoops for Hunger Can Drive, raising $168 and collecting 124 pounds of food!
HS Student Council
The Student Council has diligently been planning Winterfest. Activities during Winterfest week include dress up days, Powder Buff on Thursday, February 6 during 4th and 5th blocks. On Friday, the student council will be making and serving pancakes to the high school students during 1st block. The school day will end with a winter themed assembly. Winterfest will come to a close on Saturday with the dance from 7:00-10:00 pm. Monday-Wednesday, February 10-12 student council will be hosting a Valentine's Day fundraiser allowing students to send a Crush or Dr. Love (Dr. Pepper) soda to their crush or love. The cost is $2 per soda plus a personalized note. The Valentineβs Day gift will be delivered to the crush or love during 5th block on Valentineβs Day.
National Honors Society
NHS is hard at work getting the school store ready, and weβre hoping to have it open by the end of February.
Jr NHS
The National Junior Honor Society is working on how to fundraise for the last bit we need for our funds for the next year and who we should invite for speaker. We are also going to talk about how we can do a small act of service in our building.
E-Sports
The Pirates E-Sports team will continue their tournament battle in Smash Bros and Rocket League in this weeks tournament. When that finishes we start again. We have been doing very well and hope to continue that in this weeks tournament. Our last competition will be at the end of the month! Top 6 players medal. Go Pirates!
π£ In Our Classrooms βπ½
Band
This month the band is working on preparing for MSBOA Band Festival. On top of that they will be playing at multiple girls and boys basketball games. A few students are going above and beyond and performing at Solo and Ensemble Festival.
8th Grade Social Studies
8th grade social studies will begin exploring Life in the North and South in the mid 1800's. Key points students will be learning about are the changes and growth of the US in the mid 1800's, differing views on slavery in the North and South, and the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution.
Art
Art 1 has been working on proper facial proportions and will be finishing that and moving into shading techniques using blending, stippling and hatching. 3D art has been finishing simple and ornate coil pots and will then move into slab hand-building, including a bird house and collaborative tile wall piece : ) MS-8 Art has been learning color schemes and will be completing a monochromatic painted piece.
Mid-Michigan Career and Recruitment Expo 2025
Mid-Michigan Career and Recruitment Expo 2025
This year's Mid-Michigan Career and Recruitment Expo (MMCRE) being held on February 13th, 2025 at Alma High School. Sixty-five local employers will be on site to meet with 11th and 12th grade students about job opportunities. We are very excited to build off last year's success and provide students with a great opportunity to connect with local employers that are eager to meet them.
Thursday, Feb 13, 2025, 10:00 AM
Alma High School, Pine Avenue, Alma, MI, USA
Our juniors and seniors learned about the Mid Michigan Career Expo they will be attending. on 2/13.
Student Wellness and MiCares Update
February Topics for Michigan Cares
- 2/5- Bias and Stereotypes
- 2/12- Academic Goals
- 2/19- Volunteering and Community
- 2/26- Culture
UDPATED: Our MiCares Program has a Parent Portal. Sign up at https://fulton360.suite360sel.org Use code fulton360 when you create your account. There you will find resources to support the character education lessons at school.
π Events Coming Up!
March
- 14 End of 3rd Quarter (1/2 Day Students, Records Day)
- 17 Start of 4th Quarter
- 24 Spring Break Begins
- 31 Classes Resume
April
- 7-25 State Testing (Grades 6-11)
- 10 WorkKeys Testing (Grade 11)
- 18 Good Friday (1/2 Day Students/Staff)
- 27 Junior NHS Induction (4 pm)
- 30 Senior-PreSchooler Walk (11:30 am)
π‘ Reminders
1. CLOSED CAMPUS
After students arrive at school, they are not permitted to leave campus at any time during the day. Students who leave the school building without permission, and/or without checking out in the office, may face disciplinary measures and/or loss of parking/driving privileges. Parents/Guardians must sign their student out in the office if they are leaving campus. Age of Majority students must follow the rules of a closed campus.
2. VAPING and SMOKING
Students are strictly prohibited from smoking and participating as accessories in the smoking act, from chewing tobacco, from visibly carrying tobacco products, including any vaping activities or products in the school building, on school grounds, or at a school function away from the premises.
3. PARENT RESOURCES π€
- Check PowerSchool Regularly
- Your student should be bringing work home every day.
- Reach out to your child's teacher for specific details on assignments
- Sign your student up for after school tutoring
- Contact the school counselor: woodmang@fultonpirates.net
Student Art Work
The Senior Section
February 28 - Submit Future Plans in Google Classroom
March 21 - Submit Senior Picture in Google Classroom
If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Malek.
Fulton Middle and High School Office Contacts
Email: mshs@fultonpirates.net
Website: www.fultonpirates.net/o/fmshs
Phone: (989)236-7232
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School Hours 8 am -3 pm
Office Hours 7:30 am-3:30 pm
At Fulton Schools we envision a future where an innovative and diverse educational environment fosters the growth of successful citizens, promotes inclusiveness, relationships, and preserves community traditions.