AGS NEWS

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

November

11 - Early Release Day

13 - Vision Testing for 7th Grade Students

25-27 - No School for Students; Thanksgiving Break

Students enjoyed a three-day weekend, but our staff got back to work on Monday for a day of Professional Development. Our staff is doing some incredible things with the Early Release Wednesdays, and having a full day's worth of time gave our teams a greater opportunity to build on work that impacts all of our students.

Gratitude Month at AGS with HOPE Squad

We practice gratitude when we intentionally appreciate some external help or support. In our school and community, there are lots of people who help us with a gesture, a gift, or kindness. Students across grade levels had the chance to participate in HOPE Squad's first gratitude activities this past week. In lunches on Tuesday and Thursday, anyone could create a message for our Gratitude Wall. You can see our Gratitude Table and Gratitude Wall below.

Students also had a chance to participate in a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt on Friday! The Gratitude Wall and Scavenger Hunt will be back throughout the month, and this week, students can sign up for SRT sessions to do some Gratitude Letter Writing, too.

Because it is the first year we're taking AGS Middle Schoolers to Gettysburg & Washington DC, I want to keep everyone updated on the trip occasionally. It will evolve and grow year-over-year, and I'm pleased to announce that this past week, we reached a milestone! We have more than 100 travellers with 76 8th graders and 26 family members!

If you're enjoying this evening's football game, I certainly don't expect you to read the AGS News until it's over. Though I don't expect a Sparty miracle, I do want to offer a hearty GO GREEN! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

KINDNESS and COURAGE!

Mr. Malecki

If you have any school-related pictures of AGS students only, please share them through by selecting the buttons below for a chance to feature them in our yearbook. We look forward to seeing all the memories you've captured!

When you submit a photo, please choose a tag for your photos. Some examples include: Football, Basketball, Clubs, First Day of School, etc. Also, rename the photo with the student(s) name and grade please! See the screenshot below!

To pre-order your yearbook, visit Lifetouch's website and use the yearbook code 146353276. The order deadline is May 1, 2027.

Reach out to Lisa Wissinger at lwissinger@fentonschools.org with any questions. Thank you for helping us create an amazing yearbook!

Yearbook Invite Code is AGS-YEARBOOK-PHOTO-SHARE-27

No bake sales. No selling. No “-thons"- Just one simple, one-time donation to support everything the PTO does for our AGS Middle School community.

Your gift helps fund Staff Appreciation Week, the 8th grade dance, field trips, grounds beautification and decorations, classroom and club grants, long-term projects that benefit our students and more.

Our goal is to raise $6,000, which comes out to about $10 per student. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. There’s nothing to buy, sell, or sign up for, and no time commitment required.

Our PTO's "No Fuss Fundraiser" runs through Friday, December 18th.

Donate online: 2026/2027 AGS PTO "No Fuss Fundraiser" OR scan the QR code on the "No Fuss Fundraiser" Flier.

Thank you for supporting our AGS students and our PTO!

Do you like eating pizza, popcorn, drinks, and candy at sporting events? We can't run concessions without help from some parent partners. Please sign up for a short shift (or two) to keep concessions open! Thank you!

Volleyball Concessions Sign Up

Wrestling Concessions Sign Up

AST is free after school tutoring and it's available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:15 pm. AGS teachers are present to help and provide support to students. Transportation is available for students residing within the district. A light snack will also be provided.

Please email Mrs. Seelbinder or Mrs. Killian for more information

Mrs. Seelbinder: jseelbinder@fentonschools.org

Mrs. Killian: jkillian@fentonschools.org

Please also complete the brief form linked below if your child will be attending AST:

AST Permission 2026-2027

The Tiger Paw Pantry is here for anyone who may need a little extra support. We have all kinds of things - from bathroom and hygiene essentials to clothes, school supplies, bedroom items, kitchen supplies, and so much more! The Tiger Paw Pantry is located in the media center!

If you or yyour family could use anything, just click this link and fill out the form! Tiger Paw Pantry Request

And remember, you can ALWAYS email me if you have a question, concern, or something going on at home that you'd like help with, whether it feels big or small.

-Mrs. Underwood

The Fenton Rotary Club is working to support families this holiday season with their Angel Tree Project. Please click below for more information.

Want to join the Fenton Middle School Ski & Snowboard Club?

WHAT: Lots of NEW Information to share this year! Please join us for a brief meeting & signup

WHEN: Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm

WHERE: AGS Middle School Cafetorium

WHO: New and returning members (This is a great program for learners!)

Melani Loria is the AGS and FHS Ski and Snowboard Club Sponsor

Sara Eastman is the Elementary Ski and Snowboard Club Sponsor

All middle school students have a four-lesson state mandated health curriculum that our physical education teachers deliver during SRT. Those lessons will begin for some students toward the end of September. We rotate students in for these lessons, then rotate them out once they've had them. Lessons include units on Human Reproduction and HIV/AIDS. According to Public Act 226 of 1977, you have the right to review the materials used in these lessons. If you would like to review the materials, please email Mr. Malecki. You also have the right to excuse your student from participating. If you wish to excuse your student, please complete this Reproductive Health Opt Out Form. Paper copies of this form are available in our main office. If you wish to have your student participate, no action is required.

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