26 - 27 FHS Weekly Update #15

November, 2026

2 - Professional Development Day - No School

4 - Early Release Wednesday

5 - Career Fair at FHS

5 - FHS Staff Meeting

6 - MANDATORY Deposit of $40 (per exam) is due for AP Spring Exams (see graphic below)

6 - Fenton Marching Band Poinsettia Sale deadline

10 - Club Photos in SRT

10 - Band Booster Mtg in FHS Band Room at 7:00 p.m.

11 - Veterans' Day/Early Release Wednesday

11- Marching Band Popcorn Fundraiser begins

12 - Club Photos in SRT

12 - Dracula in Black Box Theater - 7:00 p.m.

13 - Blood Drive #2

13 - Dracula in Black Box Theater - 7:00 p.m.

14 - Dracula in Black Box Theater - 7:00 p.m.

16 - Winter Guard Auditions

17 - Ski & Snowboard Club Mtg at 6pm at AGS Middle School Cafeteria

18 - Early Release

18 - Building Leadership Mtg 3 - 4 pm

18 - Marching Band Popcorn Fundraiser ends

19 - Young Women in the Workforce Field Trip

20 - Young Men in the Workforce Field Trip

20 - Last Day to submit Senior Portraits to the Yearbook ($25 late fee)

20 - Bingo Tea Party Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 pm) in FHS Cafeteria

20 - Curriculum Guide Revisions for 27-28 due

21 - Ambassadors' Sneak Peek Concert at 7:00 pm

25 - No School/Thanksgiving Break

26 - No School/Thanksgiving

27 - No School/Thanksgiving Break

Monday (11/2/26) - No School/Professional Development

Tuesday (11/3/26)

• After School Tutoring (with permission slip on file) - 2:51 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. unless catching a FHS bus home, then bus arrives at 3:25 p.m.

Wednesday (11/4/26) - Early Release Wednesday

Thursday (11/5/26)

• Career Fair
• FHS Staff Meeting/No After School Tutoring

Friday (11/6/26)

• AP Spring Tests Deposits of $40 per test are due

• All juniors are REQUIRED to attend the Future Ready: Career & College Fair during their assigned session.

• Location and hours: The fair will take place in the auxiliary gym from 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• Juniors with last names A–L: These students have been entered into the RTI Scheduler to attend during SRT. They should report to their home SRT for attendance before heading to the auxiliary gym for their assigned session. They will be released at 11:15 a.m. and must return to 3rd hour for attendance.
• Juniors with last names M–Z: These students should be released from 5th hour at 1:30 p.m. to attend the fair. They will be released at 2:45 p.m. and must report to 6th hour for attendance.
• What students should bring: Students need their list of conversation starters, paper, and a pen for taking notes. Book bags and other class materials should not be brought into the fair.
• We will have more than 60 exhibitors, including colleges and universities, trade and technical schools, trade unions, and local businesses and industry partners.
• Staff are welcome and encouraged to drop in whenever your schedule allows. Having staff walk the floor, explore the exhibits, and engage alongside our students sends a powerful message that our school community stands behind their goals. Your visible support highlights the importance of post-secondary planning and shows our students we are fully invested in their future success. Thank you for all you do to prepare and inspire our students; we hope to see you there!

Monday (11/9/26)

• After School Tutoring (with permission slip on file) - 2:51 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. unless catching a FHS bus home, then bus arrives at 3:25 p.m.

Tuesday (11/10/26)

• After School Tutoring (with permission slip on file) - 2:51 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. unless catching a FHS bus home, then bus arrives at 3:25 p.m.

Wednesday (11/11/26)

Thursday (11/12/26)

• After School Tutoring (with permission slip on file) - 2:51 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. unless catching a FHS bus home, then bus arrives at 3:25 p.m.

Friday (11/13/26) - Blood Drive #2

Monday (11/16/26)

• After School Tutoring (with permission slip on file) - 2:51 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. unless catching a FHS bus home, then bus arrives at 3:25 p.m.

Tuesday (11/17/26)

• After School Tutoring (with permission slip on file) - 2:51 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. unless catching a FHS bus home, then bus arrives at 3:25 p.m.

Wednesday (11/18/26)

• Building Leadership/MICIP Mtg. 3 - 4 pm

Thursday (11/19/26)

• Young Women in the Workforce Field Trip
• After School Tutoring (with permission slip on file) - 2:51 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. unless catching a FHS bus home, then bus arrives at 3:25 p.m.

Friday (11/20/26) - Curriculum Guide Revisions for 27-28 are due to Mrs. Stapp

• Young Men in the Workforce Field Trip

Saturday (11/21/26)

• Ambassadors' Sneak Preview Concert - 7 p.m.

Marking Period 1

• Marking Period 1 Begins Tuesday August 25 2026

• Marking Period Progress Reports by noon for

• Parent-Teacher Conferences on Oct 12 & 14 Monday October 12 2026

• Marking Period 1 Ends (Last day for students) Friday October 23 2026

• Marking Period 1 Grades are due & electronically verified Friday October 30 2026 @ 2:45 pm

• Report Cards posted electronically via Parent Vue Tuesday November 3 2026*

• Report Cards posted electronically via Parent Vue Tuesday November 3 2026* (due to out outside educational partners- U of M - Flint, Mott, Michigan Virtual, & Genesee Career Institute, etc. - sometimes high school report cards take longer to get grades posted from all of these other partners).

Students who were placed on an Attendance PLAN at the end of the 2025-26 School Year, and have credit to be re-awarded are reminded that they must have 9 weeks of meeting the following attendance conditions:

1. No Unexcused Absences

2. No more than 3 tardies for all classes combined

Students who believe he/she has met these TWO conditions for the entire first marking period, should make sure they are scheduled for an Attendance Review Meeting SRT with Mr. Salter AFTER November 3rd.

On Tuesday, October 20th, GCI Principal, Mr. Jason Carlisle, met with FHS 10 graders to tell them about the 28 different career pathways they have available to students for the 27-28 school year. Interested students were able to fill out a Google Form (see QR Code at end of presentation) to sign up for a Field Trip in February to check out a couple of programs at GCI.

GCI will also have a GCI Open House on February 11, 2027 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Parents are advised to call EARLY in the day if your child is being picked-up or dismissed for an appointment as the office call students down to the office at passing time and gives them an EARLY DISMISSAL pass for later in the day.

Please DO NOT wait until the end of the day as we cannot always guarantee your message will be delivered in a timely fashion, remember PE classes go outside and other classes may head to the Media Center for textbook check out, etc.

1. Application for Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch - which also includes discounts on Pay to Play, AP & IB Testing Fees, Chromebook fees, Summer School, etc. https://fenton.familyportal.cloud/

2. After School Tutoring (aka AST) Permission Slip: (AST runs M, T & Th) 2:51 to 3:40 unless riding FAPS bus home, the bus picks up at 3:20 p.m. see link at top of Newsletter

3. FHS Calendar: a) Click HERE for the FHS calendar. b) Once on the calendar, click on the graphic in the bottom right corner to add it to your calendar. The graphic has a plus symbol and the words Google Calendar.

4. Cell Phone Consequences: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c12HjcK92FDr0MzQOhF8i4NRiomxLbpTa69a8aFJq6Y/edit?usp=sharing

5. Lunch Menu: Go to www.fentonschools.org, click on Foodservice button (on the right part of the screen), click on Menus. Outside food deliveries are not allowed.

6. Medication Form: Go to FHS, Our Students, Student Documents, Forms & Links

7. Parking Registration Form: (All vehicles must be registered to park on campus)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDGsPtsc1OCCLK0Tbm122-ULNmxJTN0m1yEb419ck_cLmOFQ/viewform

8. Rev Track for E-funds payments =- Website is fentonschools.revtrak.net

• How to create an account

• How to link a student to your account

• How to add a payment method

9. Transportation Department - https://www.fentonschools.org/page/transportation

10. Yearbook Form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:88a52fee-01ee-46f7-bf80-3df768be692b

With the colder weather season upon us, it's that time of year when we start preparing for possible inclement weather and the possibility of school cancellation. Please take time to plan for what you and your family will do in the event we have to cancel school.

The process used to consider weather cancellations is below:

• The district, in conjunction with the transportation department, operations department, law enforcement and local road commissions monitor the weather.
• Fenton collaborates with other area superintendents to make decisions based on the road conditions for our area currently and/or in the near future.
• The district will notify designated individuals in the event of a school closure to then disseminate information as quickly as possible.
• Families can check: the district website, messaging through our FAPS app to phones in the form of voice, text message, email message, district Facebook, and news stations (ABC 12, WNEM 5, NBC 25, Detroit Fox2).

When the weather breaks and road conditions are in question, remember to leave early and drive slowly. Ensure your contact information is updated with your school office so the district can provide the most efficient communication and download our Fenton Area Public Schools App from your app store. Please note that during a Saturday in November we expect to conduct a test of our alert system. When the test occurs, there is nothing needed on your part as a recipient.

Don’t forget to visit our website and download the “Fenton Area PS” Mobile App. This will be our primary way of keeping you informed, both with regular updates and in the event of an emergency.

Website: www.fentonschools.org

Mobile App: www.fentonschools.org/o/fps/page/mobile-app

2026-27- Key Club Google Classroom Code: tqpbqzoc

2026-27 - NHS Google Classroom Code: cf4y7vp

Both NHS & Key Club Students should also sign up for Innerview in addition to joining Google Classroom.

1. Go to https://my.innerview.org/

2. Register as a new user with their school credentials

3. Locate Fenton High School

4. Request to join Key Club

Between now and October 31st, every FHS Senior should schedule a Senior Interview with his/her counselor. Topics covered in the Senior Interview include the following:

1. Credit Check - to verify student is on track credit-wise for graduation

2. College Applications - both individual and the Common App

3. Financial Aid/FAFSA

Seniors should set-up their appointment using the links provided at the Senior Class Meeting on 9/1/26. Parents are able to attend the Senior Interview.

The FHS Ambassadors’ holiday greenery and wreath sale is here! Add festive greenery to your home or give a beautiful holiday gift while supporting our show choir students. Contact an Ambassador student to place your order or CLICK HERE for an online order form.

While we appreciate the enthusiastic support of our community at our athletic events, to maintain students' and spectators' safety, we must remind everyone about expectations:

1. Our campus is a tobacco, alcohol, and drug free environment. Last year, we had reports of alcohol consumption by adults during tailgating. Please know this is not permitted and moving forward we will have police presence monitoring the parking lots before, during, and after our games.

2. To enhance safety and prevent disruptions, we have always maintained a "No Re-entry" policy. However, last year we observed many unsupervised young people leaving the game, running around in the parking lot and then purchasing new tickets. This behavior is dangerous, especially with tailgating activities and young drivers using the busy parking lot. All non-high school students should be supervised and accompanied by an adult.

3. Unsupervised middle or elementary school students engaging in disruptive behavior, including running, throwing objects such as water bottles, and climbing on others' shoulders and equipment could result in these students being removed from the game without warning and parents will be required to drive them home.

4. We also want to remind our community that golf carts are not permitted on our grass fields. They should be parked in designated parking spaces just like automobiles.

Mr. Smith's Video Production students has begun creating this years FHS Newscast which can be found at the link below and will be shown on Thursdays in SRT.

Last year, Video Productions posted 20+ minute episodes bi-weekly(ish). With the new RTI Scheduler,

this year, they are posting weekly(ish) episodes under 7 minutes in length. Each episode will include time-sensitive information from the Weekly Update, as well as light-hearted videos about student life at Fenton High.

Link to FHS Newscast: https://fhsnews.myportfolio.com/

Students in Mr. Sturm's 6th hour Life Skills Trades class shows off some of their scroll saw work.

Scroll saw work involves using a specialized power tool to make intricate cuts in various materials, such as wood, metal, and plastic. The scroll saw features a thin, reciprocating blade that allows for precise curves and detailed patterns, making it ideal for projects requiring fine detail and interior cutouts.

Alice Hamilton, president of the FHS National Arts Honors Society, painted this at North Road. It is an outdoor behavioral management tool to use while students are outside on the playground.

FHS sophomore, Zoe Kovanis-Wilson, recently traveled to the Morgan Grand Nationals and World Championship show October 9-16 with her horse, Goose where she placed 3rd in the Worlds in the category of Hunter Pleasure (which is based on the horse), 3rd for Showmanship in the 14-17 age group, and 4th in the National for Equitation (based on rider skills).

Check out some of the pictures of Zoe and Goose below.

PRELIMS @ DEWITT - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

Fenton currently sits 6th in Flight 3, which means they will perform at 8:35 pm at Dewitt High School. Report time is listed below.

REPORT TO FHS: 2:30 PM

LOAD BUSES: 5:15 PM

PERFORM: 8:35 PM

AWARDS: 10:00 PM

Join us for a special evening with the Fenton Marching Tigers at their Community Friends and Family Performance on Wednesday, October 4th at 7:30 PM at Ivan Williams Field.

This will be the Marching Tigers’ final performance before heading to State Finals at Ford Field, making it an especially exciting opportunity for family, friends, and community members to come out and show their support.

Come see the band showcase the hard work, dedication, musicianship, and school spirit they have put into their season before they take the field on the state’s biggest stage. Let’s fill the stands, cheer them on, and give the Fenton Marching Tigers an unforgettable send-off to State Finals!

We hope to see you there!

This is a reminder that we have a "Community Bulletin Board" on our district website where we post digital flyers related to community events, local clubs or activities, community sports programs, etc... Please visit the link to see what's happening throughout our community! #WeAreFenton

https://www.fentonschools.org/page/community-bulletin-board

If you are in need of a Thanksgiving basket this year, the Fenton Freedom Center wants to bless you!

We are serving the cities of Fenton, Linden, Holly, Lake Fenton, Swartz Creek, Grand Blanc, Argentine, Byron, and Hartland.

Delivery will be Saturday, November 21 between 11am and 1pm. We cannot do porch drop-offs. There MUST be someone present to receive the delivery because there will be perishable items in the baskets.

Submitting this form is not a guarantee that we can deliver a basket. A Freedom Center representative will reach out via email within a week of submission to confirm or deny the request based on the information given.

Did you hear? The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is available now at fafsa.gov. Most students can complete the form and see their results in 15 minutes or less. Encourage your students to submit the 2027-28 FAFSA form today.

Additionally, the following resources are available to assist students and families in completing the FAFSA:

• How to Create a StudentAid.gov Account Guide: This step-by-step guide is easy to print and share.
• 2027-28 Preview Presentation: This guide to completing the new online FAFSA form will familiarize you with what’s new and common user scenarios. The presentation can be used as provided at a FAFSA completion event or modified as needed.

High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to watch a recording of an informational webinar provided by MI Student Aid.

Participants will be able to gather the following information:

• Information about the Community College Guarantee
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
• Important action items for students and families
• Additional resources and program information

Upcoming Virtual Informational Sessions

Register by selecting a date below:

October 27, 2026 - 12:30pm

November 5, 2026 - 6:30pm

November 19, 2026 - 12:30pm

December 3, 2026 - 6:30pm

December 10, 2026 - 12:30pm

December 17, 2026 - 6:30pm

Every Friday during the school year, FHS will push out a Weekly Update to students/parents. These updates are also posted on the Fenton Area Public Schools website and are housed there for families to be able to refer back to them.

1. Go to www.fentonschools.org

2. Click on Schools & select Fenton High School

3. Go to heading "Our School"

4. Look for button called "Weekly Updates"

Districts are required to provide info to parents and caregivers on the safe storage of firearms. This is in accordance with the “Safe Storage Laws,” MCL 28.429, MCL 380.1313a, and MCL 380.1313b. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provided this information to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) for distribution.

Specific resources required to be sent home to parents and caregivers include:

• What is the Secure Storage Law in Michigan.
• Safe Storage Notice.

ProtectMiChild is a free, secure program that keeps kids safe from adult-oriented advertising via social media, text, and email.

Parents can register their children’s social media handles, phone numbers, and email addresses to block ads for products like alcohol, tobacco, pornography, and online gaming.

Link to Website: https://www.protectmichild.com/

This time of year, with transitioning to a new school, new district, or new grade level, can cause some students to experience increased anxiety. Easter Seals clinician, Megan Hill, has an office right in the FHS Counseling Office, and is available as a resource for families. She has provided a link to some suggestions for helping parents and students deal with anxiety at this time of year (see button below).

Interested families can call the FHS Counseling Office at (810) 591-2612 for more information.

The following Health & Wellness Links have move to "Our Parents", under the heading "Health & Wellness" with links attached.

1. Easter Seals - for those in need of therapeutic services

2. Homebound & Hospitalized Services - for those who are too sick/ill to attend school

3. MI - ABLE - for those with disabilities

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

ABOUT THE LIFELINE

https://988lifeline.org/

Contact: 800-535-1218 (Monday - Friday, 9-4 PM).

WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu

If you need assistance, and are in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, or Linden school districts, Fenton Area Resources & Referral Network (aka FARR) can help with emergency assistance and resources. See contact info below.

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FARR

P.O. Box 529

Fenton, MI 48430

​Phone - (810) 750-6244

Fax - (810) 885-0286

​Email - FARRNetworkHelp@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fentonhs48430

Instagram: @fenton_hs

Twitter: @Fenton_HS

Website: www.fentonschools.org

Regular School Year Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

FHS Administration:

Craig Salter, Principal

csalter@fentonschools.org

Laura Lemke, Assistant Principal:

llemke@fentonschools.org

Edward Uhrik, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal:

euhrik@fentonschools.org

Jennifer Yonkof, Assistant Principal

jyonkof@fentonschools.org

Counselors:

Jacklyn Music - Last Names A - F

jmusic@fentonschools.org

Michelle Pietraszkiewicz - Last Names G - N:

mpietraszkiewicz@fentonschools.org

Craig Golembiewski - Last Names O - Z:

cgolembiewski@fentonschools.org

Career & College Readiness Coordinator:

Lindsay Grady:

lgrady@fentonschools.org

Email: csalter@fentonschools.org
Website: www.fentonschools.org
Location: 3200 West Shiawassee Avenue, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-2600