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AGS NEWS

May 30, 2025

AGS NEWSMay 30, 2025

AGS Office Staff AGS Office Staff

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Eric Rettenmund, Principal

Megan Yelle, Assistant Principal

Lisa Wissinger, Dean of Students

Melissa Welsh, Counselor

Paige Millikin, Social Worker

Stephanie Miller, Social Worker

Barb Stinson, Secretary

Randi Thorp, Clerk

Important Dates Important Dates

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May

26: No School - Memorial

29: 1/2 Day Exam

30: 1/2 Day Exam (LAST DAY)

Happy Summer Break Happy Summer Break

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As we officially wrap up another incredible school year, we want to wish each and every one of you

a magnificent and well-deserved summer break!


It's been a year filled with so much growth, laughter, and incredible moments for our students. We've watched them navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and discover new strengths, and we couldn't be prouder of their resilience and spirit.


We sincerely hope this summer brings you all abundant opportunities for relaxation, joyful adventures, cherished time with family and friends, and perhaps a chance to simply slow down and recharge. May it be a season of creating beautiful new memories.



Thank you for your unwavering partnership and support throughout the year. Your dedication to your children and our school truly makes all the difference. We look forward to seeing our students refreshed and ready for new challenges in August!

Save-the-Date: August School Schedule Pickup Save-the-Date: August School Schedule Pickup

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Please mark your calendars for our upcoming school schedule pick-up dates:

  • August 7th: 6th Grade Schedule Pick-Up
  • August 8th: 7th and 8th Grade Schedule Pick-Up


More details will follow as we get closer to the dates. Enjoy your summer!

Students of the Month Students of the Month

Matthew Simon - 8th Grade (May) Matthew Simon - 8th Grade (May)

We are proud to recognize Matthew as our May Student of the Month! His positive attitude and infectious smile are noticed by all. His teachers describe him as helpful, respectful, and a joy to have in class. Congratulations Matthew, we are lucky to have as a student at AGS!

Emma Flack - 7th Grade (April) Emma Flack - 7th Grade (April)

We proudly introduce Emma as our April Student of the Month! She consistently demonstrates kindness, respect, and carries a positive attitude! Emma's teachers describe her hard-working, helpful, and kind. Congratulations Emma and thank you for helping to make AGS a positive place to be for our staff and students.

Financial Plus CU Staff Standouts Financial Plus CU Staff Standouts

Melinda Couch - Teacher Melinda Couch - Teacher

Mrs. Couch is being recognized as our May Staff Member of the Month for all that she does for her students! She is hard-working, advocates for her students, and is a leader amongst her colleagues. We thank Mrs. Couch for her passion and dedication to the AGS staff and Students. Thank you to Sarah Kaplan, from Financial Plus Credit Union, for providing Mrs. Couch with a goodie bag!

Jordan Grace - School Resource Officer Jordan Grace - School Resource Officer

Officer Grace is our April Staff Member of the Month. Officer Grace's compassion and kindness shine as greets students every morning at AGS. He is always there with a smile and fist bump for our student. We thank him for keeping us safe and for his dedication to our school and community. Thank you to Sarah Kaplan, from Financial Plus Credit Union, for providing Mrs. Couch with a goodie bag!

Guatemalan Barriletes Guatemalan Barriletes

Through our final unit, the 6th grade Spanish students explored Guatemala, discovering its rich culture and the breathtaking tradition of barriletes! They were fascinated by these incredible giant kites, and to celebrate a semester of learning, we had a blast designing and decorating our own vibrant mini-barriletes. What a colorful and creative way to soar into summer!
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Class of 2030 Fundraiser - Buffalo Wild Wings Class of 2030 Fundraiser - Buffalo Wild Wings

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Come celebrate the beginning of summer vacation with friends and family and support the Class of 2030. The up-and-coming 8th grade Class of 2030 is hosting an all day, “End of the Year” fundraising celebration at Fenton’s Buffalo Wild Wings on Sunday, June 1st, from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.


Simply present a ticket physically or digitally to your server and Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 20% of your total bill to the Class of “2030”. We hope to see you there!

CLICK HERE: Buffalo Wild Wings Ticket

Middle School Basketball Camp Middle School Basketball Camp

A flyer for the AGS Middle School 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Boys and Girls Basketball Camp. The top left features a purple, red, and blue geometric abstract design. The main title "AGS MIDDLE SCHOOL" is in black capital letters at the top center, followed by "6th, 7th, and 8th grade Boys and Girls Basketball Camp" in a larger, bold font below.  An illustration in the center depicts a yellow mascot resembling a tiger, a basketball, a basketball hoop with a net, and red and white athletic shoes.  A vertical black box on the left side of the flyer outlines the camp schedule for June 2-5: - Girls: 9:00-10:30 - Boys: 10:30-NOON (NOON is centered below 10:30)  Below this box, five bullet points detail the camp information: - Learn the rules and skills of basketball and use this knowledge in game-like scrimmages. For all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders interested in basketball. No physical required. Directors are AGS / FHS basketball coaches Don Kutchey and Jennifer Wright, assisted by current high school players. - All experience levels welcome. Have a fun, memorable experience! - Held at the AGS Gym from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. - Cost: $20.00 (Questions: Call Coach Kutchey @(810) 591-7773 or email dkutchey@fentonschools.org) - Entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades fall 2025!  At the bottom of the flyer, there is a registration form with blank lines for: - Child's Name - Address - Parent Signature - Parent Phone # - Grade - Date  Below the form fields, instructions for payment state: "Payment: Drop form off to Coach Kutchey at AGS Middle School Office (include $20.00) or bring to camp day of. Check can be made payable to Fenton High School."

Boys Basketball Summer Open Gym Boys Basketball Summer Open Gym

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Boys Grades 6th - 9th

The FHS Main Gym will open for boys (grades 6 - 9) beginning Monday, June 2.

  • Where: FHS Main Gym
  • When: Monday - Thursday from June 2 - June 26
  • Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

FAPS Summer Camp Adventures FAPS Summer Camp Adventures

A vibrant and engaging promotional flyer for "Fenton Area Public Schools" summer camp, designed to attract incoming 5th through 8th-grade students. The flyer features a collage of images and text elements against a bright, slightly textured background with playful orange doodles and circular accents.  The central headline in large, bold, orange, slightly stylized font reads: "Join Us for Unforgettable SUMMER CAMP ADVENTURES!" Below this, in a slightly smaller, solid orange banner, it says "ALL SUMMER LONG."  Surrounding the headline are several inset photographs and text blocks.  At the top, a dynamic shot shows four smiling children looking down at the viewer from above. The child on the left has light skin and long, wavy blonde hair. Next to them is a child with medium skin tone and short dark hair. Across the top is a child with light skin and short brown hair, wearing a blue and white plaid shirt. To their left is a child with light skin and shoulder-length light brown hair. This image conveys a sense of fun and youthful energy.  To the left of the main headline is a smaller rectangular photo showcasing a black and white ping pong paddle and three orange ping pong balls on a light-colored surface. An orange speech bubble with a white border points to this image and contains the white text: "Incoming 5th - 8th Grade options".  Below the ping pong image is a text block that lists some of the camp activities: "Everything from Cooking or Sports. Theater or STEAM. Pickleball or 3D Printing... There's Something for EVERYONE!!!" This text is in a clear, sans-serif font. Contact information for "Information" is provided below this in a smaller font, including a phone number "810-591-2440" and an email address "[email address removed]".  To the right of the main headline is another rectangular photo featuring a group of middle-school-aged children engaged in a hands-on activity. Four students are visible, appearing to work together on a project. One student on the left has light skin and dark hair, looking down at something in front of them. Next to them is a student with medium skin tone and dark hair, also looking down. Behind them is a student with light skin and light brown hair looking towards the right. In the background, partially visible, is another student with light skin and dark hair. This image suggests collaborative learning and engagement.  Below this group photo is another rectangular image displaying a teal-colored futuristic car model created by a 3D printer, along with a white pen and what appears to be the 3D printing device in the background. This highlights the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) aspect of the camp.  To the right of these images is a "WHERE:" section, indicating the location as "Fenton High School" at "3200 W. Shiawassee Ave. Fenton, MI 48430".  At the bottom center of the flyer is a QR code and text that reads "Register at tinyurl.com/FentonSummerCamp".  The "Fenton Area Public Schools" logo, featuring a stylized orange "F" with a paw print detail, is located in the upper left corner of the flyer. A smaller version of the logo is also present above the group photo.  Overall, the flyer uses bright colors, engaging images, and clear text to communicate the exciting opportunities available at the Fenton Area Public Schools summer camp for incoming 5th through 8th graders.
CLICK HERE: Summer Camp Flyer

Counselors' Corner Counselors' Corner

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Just a quick heads-up: Emails will be sent to parents & students next Thursday, 6/5 after final grades have been posted. Students qualify for Summer School if they fail two or more core classes for the year.


Mrs. Melissa Welsh, MA - School Counselor (last names A - M) - mwelsh@fentonschools.org

Mrs. Stephanie Miller, MSW - Social Worker (last names N - Z) - stmiller@fentonschools.org

Meet Up & Eat Up Meet Up & Eat Up

A vibrant blue and purple poster with white text announces "Free Meals For Kids 18 & Under!" in large, playful, white cursive font. The poster is promoting a summer meal program from June 9th, 2025, to July 31st, 2025, running Monday through Thursday, and closed the week of June 30th.   The location is specified as Fenton High School, at 3200 W. Shiawassee Rd., Fenton, MI 48430, with the entrance at Lot B - Receiving/Staff off Donaldson Dr.   Breakfast is served from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM, and Lunch from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.   Several appetizing images of food are displayed:  - On the left, a tray holds an apple, chocolate milk, blueberries, and what appears to be a pretzel and macaroni and cheese.  - On the right, a cartoon milk carton, a bag of "Muffin Top" muffins, and a bowl of mixed berries with a spoon are shown.  In the top left corner, a red, white, and blue logo reads "MEET UP and EAT UP" with the tagline "healthy food to fuel your summer."   In the bottom right, a circular logo states "EST. 1999 FOOD SERVICE FENTON WE ARE FENTON."   Additional text at the bottom left invites participation in "crafts, activities, games, coloring sheets and theme days - activities vary by day!"   Contact information for questions is provided: Anna Goss at agoss@fentonschools.org or 810-591-4709. It also advises to "call the kitchen during program hours 810-591-2626."

Summer SUN Bucks - Summer Grocery Help for Families Summer SUN Bucks - Summer Grocery Help for Families

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Attention Fenton Families:


Michigan Summer EBT "SUN" Bucks program helps families buy food for your school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Children who get Michigan Summer EBT can still participate in other summer meal programs.


Some families will get Summer EBT benefits automatically, but ALL other families will need to apply. Families must meet the income and program requirements to be eligible.

Please click the link to learn more about the SUN Bucks program and to APPLY.

School of Choice Window for 2025-26 School Year: February 24 - August 15 School of Choice Window for 2025-26 School Year: February 24 - August 15

School of Choice window for 2025-26 school year is Monday, February 24 - August 15, 2025. School of Choice paperwork will be posted/available on the Fenton Area Public Schools website on Monday, February 24th as well.


This School of Choice form will be found on our enrollment page at www.fentonschools.org closer to the March 1st date.


Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students who may have moved out of the district will be open on Monday, February 24, 2025.

  • New families will want to create a Parent Vue account to enroll students.
  • Current FAPS families will login to your existing Parent Vue account to add new students and/or update your current students' information. NOTE: If you are a current FAPS family and having trouble logging into your account please contact Mrs. Ebert at cebert@fentonschools.org. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
  • Enrollment info link:

https://fentonareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment

2025 - 2026 FAPS Calendar 2025 - 2026 FAPS Calendar

Flyer displaying the Fenton Area Public Schools 2025-2026 academic calendar. The flyer is organized in a grid format with monthly calendars and key dates.  Overall Layout: The flyer is divided into sections, with each section representing a month of the school year. Each month is displayed in a small calendar grid with days of the week labeled 'Su', 'Mo', 'Tu', 'We', 'Th', 'Fr', and 'Sa'. The dates are shown numerically within each grid.  Calendar Months: The flyer includes calendars for the following months: August 2025, September 2025, October 2025, November 2025, December 2025, January 2026, February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, and May 2026.  Key Section: Below the monthly calendars is a 'Key' section with color-coded boxes. The key explains the meaning of different colors on the calendar:  White: No School Yellow: Teacher Work Day - No Students Light Blue: ½ day Elementary (Y5-5) Pink: ½ day Secondary (6-12) Light Green: ½ day All (Y5-12) Dates at a Glance Section: At the bottom of the flyer, a section labeled 'Dates at a glance:' lists important dates for the school year:  First Day of School (half day elementary/full day secondary): Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Friday, November 28, 2025 Holiday Break: Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026, class resumes on Monday, January 5, 2026. Spring Break: Monday, March 30, 2026 - Friday, April 3, 2026, class resumes on Monday, April 6, 2026 Last Day of School: Friday, May 29, 2026 Additional Information: In the top left corner, the text 'Fenton Area Public Schools 2025-2026 Calendar' is displayed. In the bottom right corner, the text 'Updated 2.11.2025' is displayed.  Visual Details: The monthly calendars are presented in a clean, grid-like format, making it easy to read dates. The color-coded key helps identify important school events and breaks.  Overall Impression: The flyer provides a comprehensive overview of the Fenton Area Public Schools 2025-2026 academic calendar, including monthly calendars, key dates, and a color-coded legend for identifying school events and breaks. The information is presented in a clear and organized manner, making it easy for parents and students to plan for the school year. The school is located in Fenton, Michigan.

Partnerships Partnerships

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Explore local happenings! Our district website features a 'Community Bulletin Board' with digital flyers showcasing community events, clubs, sports programs, and more. Check it out to see what's going on in Fenton! #WeAreFenton

CLICK HERE: COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
OK2SAY: Stop the Silence, Help End the Violence  Text: "OK2SAY" in large, colorful letters. Text: "Stop the Silence. Help End the Violence." Text: "8-555-OK2SAY (855-555-2729)" with a phone icon Text: "652729 (OK2SAY)" with a speech bubble icon Text: "ok2say.com" with a laptop icon Text: "ok2say@mi.gov" with an envelope icon Text: "Search 'OK2SAY'" Google Play and App Store logos with text to download the OK2SAY app.

To help keep our schools and community safe, you can use this confidential tip line to report any suspicious or threatening behavior.

AGS Middle School  A wide-angle aerial view of AGS Middle School. The building is a large, multi-story complex with multiple wings and a variety of architectural styles. The building is surrounded by a large lawn and mature trees. In the foreground, there is a red truck parked in the driveway.
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Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School

#WeAreFenton

Email: erettenmund@fentonschools.org
Website: http://fentonschools.org/andrew-g-schmidt-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

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