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.

Tickets are on sale now for Fulton High School Performing Arts Department's production of Big Fish! Join us on opening night!

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton with a screenplay by John August, BIG FISH is a fantastical, heartwarming musical that follows the life of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose larger-than-life stories captivate everyone around him—especially his loving wife, Sandra. But their son, Will, about to become a father himself, is determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s epic tales. As Will embarks on a journey to understand the man behind the myth, BIG FISH explores the power of storytelling, family bonds, and the search for identity.

With its soaring score, unforgettable characters, and a blend of humor and heartfelt emotion, BIG FISH offers an extraordinary theatrical experience that celebrates the joy of life, the importance of family, and the beauty of the stories we tell. Perfect for any stage, BIG FISH will enchant audiences with its dazzling spectacle and timeless themes, making it a perfect choice for theaters seeking a musical that’s as rich and inspiring as life itself.

Thursday, November 19th - 7 pm

Friday, November 20th - 7 pm

Saturday, November 21st - 7 pm

Purchase your tickets today!

The RISE (Responsive Intervention and Student Enrichment) Program is an after-school program located at Bush Elementary and Fulton Middle School for students in grades 1 through 8. Students will be provided a structured environment where they will participate in small-group academic intervention and enrichment activities, extending learning and support beyond the school day. Instruction will be provided by RISE teachers and will align with the current curriculum. Participants will receive a snack and a meal each day, and consolidated transportation services will be provided. The RISE program will not replace the current after-school tutoring offered, but will operate in conjunction with it.

Enrollment is limited; a commitment to regular attendance is necessary to participate. Submission of this form is for interested students; it DOES NOT guarantee enrollment. As space opens, families will be contacted to register their student.

Session 2: November 30 - January 29

Session 3: February 1 - March 19

Session 4: April 5 - May 21

If you are interested in adding your student to the waitlist, please complete the form below.

Join the RISE Program Waitlist

The safety and security of our students and staff is always our top priority and drives all decisions regarding inclement weather.

Please make sure your contact information is accurate in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This will help ensure you receive alerts and important messages from the school district through our mass notification system.

Inclement Weather Communication Methods

Fulton Public Schools utilizes the following methods to communicate important updates with families and the community.

When school is canceled, bus snow routes are in effect, or early dismissal is necessary, the district notifies families using the following communication methods:

• App Notification: Download the Fulton 58 Mobile App, we post all updates on the home screen.
• Text Message: District updates are sent from 573-347-6763.
• Email: You will receive emails from our Communications Office.
• Phone Call: Recorded phone calls from the district will come from the phone number 573-590-8000.
• District Website: Updates will be posted as a pop-up alert on our district website's homepage.
• Social Media: Follow the district on:
  • Facebook: Fulton Public Schools
  • Instagram: FPSHornets
• Local Television: The district will appear on the list of closings and cancellations on KRCG-TV 13, KOMU-TV 8, and KMIZ-TV 17.

Be sure to have multiple communication channels in place to receive important information from the school district. Our goal is to inform families as early as possible to accommodate schedules.

Making the Decision

One of the hardest decisions a superintendent makes is whether or not to call off school due to the weather. Multiple factors determine the decision, but it comes down to an informed, subjective judgment call. Though it might seem like a simple task, we follow a process each time the threat of inclement weather is imminent.

Considerations prior to closing school:

• Road conditions, both main roads and secondary roads

• Bus stop safety

• Buses running on time, delays

• Bus turnarounds, the likelihood of accidents or breakdowns

• Temperatures

• Forecast

• Timing of precipitation

• Condition of school buildings, buses, and parking lots at the time of arrival or dismissal

The district consults with:

• Fulton Public Schools Transportation Department

• Callaway County Emergency Management Office

• St. Louis National Weather Service Office

• Neighboring School Districts

• State, County, and City Road Departments

Your family’s safety and timely updates remain our top priorities. If you, as a parent/guardian, feel it is unsafe for your student(s) to attend school in person, please know that this decision remains yours.

As we look ahead, we ask all parents/guardians:

• Create a plan for unexpected school closures and share the plan with your student(s). School cancellations due to weather are unavoidable and will happen at some point.
• Please watch the above communication methods for updates to school closures.

Fulton Public Schools asks parents/guardians not to call our buildings/schools or news stations about the cancellation of school. We will not respond to questions submitted on social media asking if we plan to have school.

Early Dismissal due to Inclement Weather

Occasionally, school will be dismissed early due to bad weather. If an early dismissal is required an announcement will be made that school will be dismissed a specific number of hours early from the building’s normal dismissal time. School buses will run beginning at the dismissal time announced on those days if school is canceled midday.

Families will receive notification via the communication methods listed above with the specific number of hours students will be dismissed early.

*Please note, a phone call will not be initiated for an early release to prevent our school lines from being overwhelmed with callbacks.

Buses Running on Snow Routes

Snow routes have been established for those days when transportation is reasonable, yet some areas are not passable. Snow routes can be found on our district website.

Families will receive notification via the communication methods listed above.

Certified Opportunities:

Teacher - Elementary (2027-28)

Teacher - Kindergarten (FECC) 2027-28

Teacher - Special Education (K-12) 2027-28

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

Support Staff Opportunities:

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)

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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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!

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