AGS NEWS

AGS Office Staff

Ben Malecki, Principal

Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal

Lisa Wissinger, Dean of Students

Melissa Welsh, Counselor (Students Last Names A-M)

Kristin Kinney, Counselor (Students Last Names N-Z)

Barb Stinson, Office Secretary

Randi Thorp, Office Clerk

Summer Update Message

Dear AGS Families,

I hope you are all having a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer break, and that you all had a wonderful Fourth of July! As we coast through these sunny months, I wanted to reach out with some exciting updates as we look forward to the upcoming school year. We can't wait to welcome our students back in August with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

First, I am thrilled to introduce our new Principal, Mr. Ben Malecki. Please take a moment to read his official welcome statement below to learn more about him and his vision for our school community.

Our dedicated team is already hard at work preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, and our campus is getting some incredible updates to enhance our students' daily learning experience. Over the summer, we are installing brand-new classroom furniture explicitly designed to support mixed-modality learning and flexible seating, giving our learners the versatility they need to thrive. Additionally, we are laying new carpet throughout all of our hallways and implementing major tech upgrades to both our classrooms and teacher-stations.

Please see the schedule pickup information below for all the details regarding this year's process. We truly appreciate your flexibility, patience, and understanding as we modernize our learning spaces.

Please keep an eye on your inbox for upcoming newsletters, which will contain more detailed information as August approaches.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and restful remainder of the summer. We can’t wait to see all of our students' smiling faces very soon!

Warm regards,

Zachary Bradley

Assistant Principal,

AGS Middle School

Meet Mr. Ben Malecki - AGS Building Principal

Greetings AGS Families,

July is incredible in Michigan. I hope you're spending time doing things that bring you excitement, joy, and meaningful connections with the people you love.

My July is filled with moments like those, and it's also an exciting time for my family and me because I'm thrilled to join the Fenton Community as the next principal at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School! It is a great honor to step into the principal role at AGS. I've already had some incredible experiences meeting many of the people who work so hard for the school. It is clear to me that AGS is a very special place, and that there are some seriously talented, compassionate people who make it this way. I am proud of the work that we're doing already to prepare for this upcoming school year.

I am eager to begin working with you, too. The AGS Schedule Pick Up Information below will mark some of our earliest moments together. Beyond that, we'll find creative opportunities to connect and strengthen our community.

I feel so welcomed and want to share a little more about myself. I live in Hartland with my wife, our two children, and our two dogs. They are my most important team and are excited to support my move to AGS! Our son is beginning ninth grade and our daughter is beginning sixth grade this coming school year. We love spending time in the Upper Peninsula on Drummond Island and are loving the World Cup this summer. Professionally, I just finished my fourth year as the Principal at Hutchings Elementary School in Howell after one year as the Assistant Principal at Milan Middle School. Prior to that, I taught in Brighton Area Schools and Huron Valley Schools teaching English and Social Studies at middle and high schools.

As our summer breaks continue, please don't hesitate to email me should the need arise. My address is bmalecki@fentonschools.org and I'll be sure to respond between my own summer adventures.

It is a great honor to be the principal at a building as special as Andrew G Schmidt Middle School. I'm excited for the opportunity, but more excited for the great things we'll do together over the coming years.

Thank you!

Ben Malecki

Save the Date(s)! AGS Schedule Pick Up Information

Schedule Pick-up / Registration / School Photos:

7th Grade - Thursday, August 6th, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
8h Grade - Thursday, August 6th, Noon - 2:00 PM

6th GRADE – Monday, August 10, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

We plan for students to register, pick up schedules, get pictures taken and receive locker assignments prior to the start of the school year. This will all take place in the Cafetorium and Gymnasium.

It is our goal to open the building the week of August 10th during the day so students can walk schedules and grow more accustomed to AGS. We will share this schedule in a later July Newsletter and on our Facebook Page.

Tentative Information Stations

1. Photo Station - All students should have their picture taken for the yearbook and school ID – even if a packet is not purchased. (PLEASE SEE ORDERING INFORMATION DIRECTLY BELOW).

2. Food Service Information – Food service staff will answer any questions. You can even put money on your account!

3. Transportation Information – Parent drop-off procedure, bus routes/numbers/rules

4. PTO Information – members of the AGS PTO will provide information regarding fundraising and volunteer opportunities. AGS Spirit items for sale!!

5. Schedule Pick – Up - In the event that your child's schedule needs an adjustment there will be a Google Form to complete. Link will be shared.

6. Chromebook Pick - Up - all 6th grade students and new students will receive a chromebook.

7. Supplies Lists - Teacher supplies lists will be made available for families.

8. Athletics - Information regarding athletic seasons, Final Forms, and Required Paperwork/ Documents for student participation.

*there will be a scheduled picture re-take day, in October, during the school day if you are unable to attend our August dates.

AGS Picture Day Information & Ordering (CLICK BUTTON)

Click banner button to access PDF Ordering Information.

Back 2 School Resources

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

AGS Building Updates

Below are a few updated photos showing the progress of our summer work and preparing the building for the 2026-2027 School Year. We are excited about improving our building for our staff, students, and families. The most current update includes new carpeting throughout the hallways and corridors to match the new paint from the Spring of 2026.

Back to School Pancake Breakfast

We hope you can join us for the annual Back to School Pancake Breakfast. The event will be held at AGS on Sunday, September 13th. The event features FAPS Staff flipping pancakes, photo booth, FAPS Principal Pancake Catching Contest, kids games, and more! We hope to see you there!

*Click on the Blue Button below to purchase tickets in advance