Fulton Focus

Our Fulton Focus allows us to share updates, important dates, and highlights from across Fulton Public Schools, helping to keep our families, staff, and community informed. You can also find important information in our Fulton 58 Mobile App and building specific newsletters. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

FPS students, staff, and families,

Welcome to our first official Focus message of the 2026-27 school year! I hope everyone had a wonderful start to the year as we kicked off another year of learning, growth, and Hornet pride.

Starting a new school year always brings a fresh wave of energy, along with a few adjustments. This year, due to calendar requirements and the way the dates aligned, we navigated the unique challenge of starting with a full five-day school week. In past years, we have typically eased into the calendar with a Wednesday start. Diving straight into a five-day week can certainly be an adjustment for students, families, and staff alike!

However, jumping right in brought some positives as well. Having the full first week together allowed our teachers and students to focus immediately on building positive relationships, setting clear classroom expectations, and establishing strong daily routines. Thanks to that solid foundation, our second week of school was exceptionally smooth, productive, and focused on student achievement.

I want to extend a sincere thank you to our parents and community members for your ongoing support, flexibility, and partnership during these busy opening weeks. It takes a whole community working together to support our students, and we appreciate everything you do to help them arrive ready to learn.

Thank you for sharing your students with us. It’s always a great day to be a Hornet!

Ty A. Crain

Superintendent

The Foundation Market – A Community Vendor Event
Shop Local. Support Education.
Benefiting the Fulton Public Schools Foundation.

Join us for a fun-filled Community Vendor Event featuring local businesses, handmade goods, delicious food, unique crafts, and more! Shop small, support local entrepreneurs, and discover one-of-a-kind products while enjoying a welcoming community atmosphere.

The Fulton Public Schools Foundation provides support to teachers, classrooms, and students at all levels of the school district. To help us in this mission, we're hosting our Annual Community Vendor Event on Saturday, September 12th, 2026!

Bring your family and friends to browse a variety of vendors, meet talented makers, and connect with neighbors. Whether you're looking for gifts, treats, home décor, or just a great day out, there's something for everyone.

Location: Fulton High School, 1 Hornet Drive, Fulton, MO
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 9am – 4pm

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! Come shop, explore, and celebrate our amazing local community. We can't wait to see you there!

Certified Opportunities:

Teacher - English Language Arts (FMS) 2026-27

Teacher - Special Education (K-12) 2026-27

RISE Opportunities:

RISE Program Teacher (Elementary & Secondary) 2026-27
RISE Program Support Staff (Elementary & Secondary) 2026-27
RISE Program Clerical Staff (Elementary & Secondary) 2026-27

Support Staff Opportunities:

Accounts Payable/Administrative Assistant

Bus Aide

Bus Driver

Custodian

Food Service Staff (full-time)

Food Service Staff (part-time)

School Nurse Substitute

Special Education Paraprofessional

Coaching Opportunities:

High School Assistant Boys Golf Coach (2026-27)

Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach (2026-27)

Unpaid Assistant Coach (2026-27)Unpaid Assistant Coach (2026-27)

• July 4: Independence Day

August

• August 11-13: New Teacher Orientation
• August 18-21: Returning Teacher Workdays
• August 24: First Day of School

September

• September 7: No School - Labor Day
• September 14: No School - Professional Development Day

October

• October 5: No School - Professional Development Day
• October 16: Homecoming; Dismiss 2 Hours Early
• October 30: No School - Earned Day Off

November

• November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break

December

• December 4: No School - Professional Development Day
• December 21-31: Winter Break
• December 25: Christmas Day

January

• January 1: Winter Break
• January 4: No School - Professional Development Day
• January 5: School Resumes
• January 18: No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February

• February 12: No School - Professional Development Day
• February 15: No School - President's Day

March

• March 26: No School - Mid-Semester Break
• March 29-31: Spring Break

April

• April 1: Spring Break
• April 2: No School - Earned Day Off
• April 30: No School

May

• May 21: Last Day for Seniors
• May 22: FHS Graduation
• May 28: Last Day for Students; Dismiss 2 Hours Early
• May 31: Memorial Day

June

• June 2-30: Summer School
• June 18: No School - Juneteenth (observed)
• June 19: Juneteenth

2026-27 Fulton Public Schools District Calendar

2027-28 Fulton Public Schools District Calendar

You are welcome to pick up a color copy for your reference at our Central Office (2 Hornet Drive).

"Honoring Our Hornets" is a way for you to express your gratitude to any Fulton Public Schools employee who goes above and beyond what is expected. Anyone can submit an "Honoring Our Hornets" nomination for any Fulton Public Schools employee.

*Recipients will be selected monthly from the nominations received.

Submit An "Honoring Our Hornets" Today!

Our Fulton 58 Mobile App allows families to read the latest announcements & news, view upcoming events, staff directories, lunch menus, engage in 2-way conversations with teachers/coaches or sponsors and more!

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September

• September 7: No School - Labor Day
• September 9: FPS Board of Education Meeting - 7pm (FHS Library)
• September 14: No School - Professional Development Day

October

• October 5: No School - Professional Development Day
• October 14: FPS Board of Education Meeting - 7pm (FHS Library)
• October 16: Homecoming; Dismiss 2 Hours Early
• October 30: No School - Earned Day Off

November

• November 11: FPS Board of Education Meeting - 7pm (FHS Library)
• November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break

December

• December 4: No School - Professional Development Day
• December 9: FPS Board of Education Meeting - 7pm (FHS Library)
• December 21-31: Winter Break
• December 25: Christmas Day

Email: communications@fulton58.org
Website: www.fulton58.org
Location: 2 Hornet Drive, Fulton, MO
Phone: 573-590-8000

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It's a Great Day to be a Hornet!

#FultonProud