

23-24 FHS Weekly Update #27
February 5 - 9, 2024 - (Office Hours 7:00 - 3:30)
1st Semester Grades Posted to Parent/Student Vue on 1/26
Incoming Freshmen Transition Meeting - 2/5/24
ASVAB Testing Sign Up Deadline - 2/15/24
2024-25 Course Auditions & Applications Due - 2/15/24 (except Vocal Music)
PD Day - Friday, 2/16 - NO SCHOOL
No School - Monday (2/19/24) - Presidents' Day
Half Day of School - 3/1/24/EXPO Set-Up
"Freezing for a Reason" - Polar Plunge (2/3/24)
Fenton High School is proud to share that we have become a Unified Champion School in conjunction with Special Olympics Michigan! We are excited to offer additional extra-curricular activities for our students, engage our community stakeholders, and strive for a more inclusive world.
On February 3, 2024, FAPS will have representatives jumping into Lake Fenton in the annual Polar Plunge Event. Funds raised, help student-athletes compete in the Special Olympics, and help to provide equipment, uniforms, transportation, and so much more.
See photos from last years plungers below.
Staffing Changes at Fenton High School
Mrs. Sage, the FHS front office receptionist, has transferred to the Board Office as their Receptionist and will be missed at Fenton High School.
FHS welcomes her replacement, Mrs. Denise Bakker, beginning Monday, February 5th. Many students and families may already know Mrs. Bakker from her days at AGS.
February: Week of February 5 - 9, 2024
Monday (2/5/24) - Pajama Day - Spirit Week
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
- 8th Grade Transition Night - 7:00 p.m. FHS Main Gym, Pre-Meeting for St. John's/Holly Academy/New Enrollees in FHS Lecture Room at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday (2/6/24) - Winter Sports Day - Spirit Week
- Junior Class Meeting in SRT - Scheduling, spring testing, etc.
Class Meeting in SRT (Scheduling, spring testing, prom, etc.) - After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday (2/7/24) - Barbie & Ken Day - Spirit Week
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
- Parent University: Topic - School Refusal - 6:30 p.m. MOVED to Board Office.
Thursday (2/8/24) - Class Colors - Spirit Week
- Valentine Grams - sold in Square before school
- Sophomore Class Meeting in SRT - Scheduling, spring testing, etc.
- After School Tutoring (aka AST) 2:40 to 3:40 p.m., unless taking a bus, then 3:20 p.m.
Friday (2/9/24) - Orange & Black/Tiger Pride Day - Spirit Week
- Valentine Grams - sold in Square before school
- Varsity Basketball vs. Kearsley (home)
Saturday (2/10/24) -
- FHS Band District Solo & Ensemble
- Snow Ball Dance - 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. (sponsored by FHS Student Council)
Sunday (2/11/24)
- Superbowl Sunday
Varsity Athletic Schedule
Valentine's Candy Grams
The Publications Department (Yearbook, InPrint, etc) will be selling Valentine's Candy Grams before school in the square on the following dates;
- Thursday, February 8th
- Friday, February 9th
- Monday, February 12th
Delivery of the Candy Grams will take place in SRT on Tuesday, February13th!
Future February Weekly Calendars
Week of February 12 - 16, 2024
Monday (2/12/24) - Publications 3rd Annual pop bottle & can drive - Week of February 12th
- Valentine Grams - sold in Square before school
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (2/13/24) - Mardi Gras (French Classes)
- Freshman Class Meeting in SRT
- Valentine Grams handed out in SRT
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- IB Theater Auditions - 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday (2/14/24) - Valentines' Day/Ash Wednesday/Attendance Count Day
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- IB Theater Auditions - 2:45 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday (2/15/24)
- Deadline for signing up for ASVAB Testing for 10th, 11th & 12th Graders (see other graphic for more infomation
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- IB Theater Auditions - 2:45 to 5:00 p.m.
- Last Day for All Audition Courses to conduct Auditions
- All FHS Class Applications, GCI Applications, IB, EMC, and Dual Enrollment applications due!!!
- 23-24 Genesee Career Institute Applications due - 1st Year Applicants
Friday (2/16/24) - PD Day - No School for FHS Students
February: Week of February 19-23, 2024
Monday (2/19/24) - No School/Presidents' Day
Tuesday (2/20/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (2/21/24) -
- ASVAB Testing Takes Place
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Thursday (2/22/24)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (2/23/24) - Application & Audition Lists Posted at AGS MS & FHS by 3:30 p.m.
- Ambassador's Concert - at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday (2/24/24)
- Ambassador's Concert at 7:30 p.m.
- Wags & Whiskers Ultimate Tail Gate at Camp Copneconic - 5 - 10:30 pm
ASVAB Testing
ATTENTION 10th, 11th & 12th Graders:
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Exam/Career Exploration Program can help you to take steps now toward finding a career that is right for you. You can benefit from the exam regardless of your plans for after high school. It will be given during 1st, 2nd & 3rd hours on Wednesday, February 21st. Booklets about the ASVAB are available in the FHS Counseling Office.
If you are in grades 10 - 12, and you are interested in taking advantage of this exclusive career exploration, please sign up in the Counseling Office by Thursday, February 15th. If you are unable to come in and sign up for it, please let Mrs. Stapp know and she will be happy to put your name on the list.
February: Week of February 26 - March 3, 2024
Monday (2/26/24)
- Counselors visit 8th Grade Classrooms at AGS
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (2/27/24) -
- Counselors visit 9th Grade Social Studies Classrooms
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Swing Choir/aka Ambassadors Auditions - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday (2/28/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Swing Choir/aka Ambassadors Auditions - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday (2/29/24) - LEAP Day
- Counselors visit 10th Grade Social Studies Classrooms
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Swing Choir/aka Ambassadors Auditions - 3:00 - 600 p.m.
- Swing Choir Call backs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday (3/1/24) - Half Day of School/Expo Set-Up in afternoon
- Counselors visit 11th Grade Social Studies Classrooms
Saturday (3/1/24)
- Expo Weekend
Sunday (3/2/24)
- Expo Weekend
Future March Weekly Calendars
March: Week of March 4 - 8, 2024
Monday (3/4/24)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (3/5/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/6/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. - Cancelled due to FHS Staff Meeting
- FHS Staff Meeting 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Thursday (3/7/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/8/24) -
2024 -25 Scheduling Information Section
2024-25 Scheduling Info
January/February kicks off 2024-25 Scheduling at Fenton High School with several upcoming informational programs, open houses, and application and audition opportunities, so it is important for students and families to make sure they are aware of the options available. See the Curriculum Guide posted online and at the link below for more information.
Application Courses
Students wanting to be enrolled in classes such as Honors World History, Honors American Studies, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and some elective courses must make application to these courses and meet any/all criteria provided on the application. Applications will are available now (see link below).
Audition Courses
Some classes, such as certain instrumental & vocal music classes may require students to schedule an "audition" in order to be considered for acceptance to the class. Audition information will be posted in January by 1/23/24 (see link below).
Important Remaining Dates:
1. Thursday, 2/6/24 - Junior Class Meeting in SRT - scheduling, spring testing, etc.
2. Tuesday, 2/8/24 - Sophomore Class Meeting in SRT - scheduling, spring testing, etc.
3. Tuesday, 2/13/25 - Freshman Class Meeting in SRT - scheduling, spring testing, etc.
4. Thursday, 2/15/25 - ALL FHS Class Applications, GCI applications, IB - Diploma Programme, Early Middle College, and Dual Enrollment applications due to Counseling Office.
5. Monday, 2/26/24 - Counselors go to 8th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
6. Tuesday, 2/27/24 - Counselors go to 9th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
7. Thursday, 2/29/24 - Counselors go to 10th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
8. Friday, 3/1/24 - Counselors go to 11th grade Social Studies Classes to help schedule.
9. Monday, 3/4/24 - Counselors help with Catch-up for scheduling
10. Tuesday, 3/5/24 - DEADLINE FOR ALL 24-25 COURSE REQUESTS TO BE ENTERED
Check out the 24-25 FHS Curriculum Guide for the new courses including:
1. Life Skills Trades
2. Life Skills Communication
3. Child Development
4. Creative Writing
5. IB Music
6. General Aviation/Drones
7. Marketing 1 & 2
8. Officiating
9. Senior Seminar
10. Statistical Reasoning in Sports
11. The Detective Chronicles
12. Young Adult Literature
13. Health (Semester)
The school district has decided to conclude its partnership with Gear Up 2 Lead as part of a reassessment of curricular and educational services. The FAPS Board of Education voted to provide alternative educational under the name of Fenton Horizon Academy.
Genesee Career Institute 2024-25 Application & Scheduling Info
The following information is for any current sophomore who is interested in learning more about applying to and attending Genesee Career Institute (GCI) during the 2024-25 school year.
GCI courses are open to any Fenton High School (FHS) student who will meet junior or senior standing by the start of the 2024-25 school year. (You must be on track with your required classes/credits.)
The FHS Counseling Department has created a Google Classroom titled "2024-25 GCI Enrollment Info for 1st Year Applicants," and you may NOW join this Classroom with code gx4bitq . Included in this Classroom is important information and resources to assist students (and parents) in making a decision about applying to and attending GCI. Furthermore, the official "2024-25 GCI Application" (Google Form) is housed in this Classroom (see "STEP 4").
If you have any interest in applying to GCI for the 2024-25 school year, then please join this Google Classroom. The deadline to complete/submit the 2023-24 GCI Application ("STEP 4") is Friday, February 16th (by Midnight)!
Thanks,
FHS Counselors
Open House at Genesee Career Institute
Genesee Career Institute will host an Open House on Thursday, February 16th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at G-5081 Torrey Road in Mundy Township.
Current GCI students will be in attendance to talk about their programs and show off the facilities.
There will be live demonstrations of equipment and technologies that help prepare students for the workforce.
Instructors will also be on site to provide parents and teens an opportunity to ask questions about the many programs the GCI offers.
GCI for Juniors
The following information is for any current junior who...
- does NOT currently attend Genesee Career Institute (GCI) for the 2023-24 school year.
- is interested in learning more about applying to and attending GCI during the 2024-25 school year.
GCI courses are open to any Fenton High School (FHS) student who will meet junior or senior standing by the start of the 2024-25 school year. (You must be on track with your required classes/credits.)
The FHS Counseling Department has created a Google Classroom titled "2024-25 GCI Enrollment Info for 1st Year Applicants," and you may NOW join this Classroom with code gx4bitq . Included in this Classroom is important information and resources to assist students (and parents) in making a decision about applying to and attending GCI. Furthermore, the official "2024-25 GCI Application" (Google Form) is housed in this Classroom (see "STEP 4"). *IMPORTANT: Current GCI students will apply to return to GCI directly at GCI!*
If you have any interest in applying to GCI for the 2024-25 school year, then please join this Google Classroom. The deadline to complete/submit the 2024-25 GCI Application ("STEP 4") is Friday, February 16th (by Midnight)!
Auditions for the 2024-25 Ambassadors' Swing Choir
Ambassadors is a high intensity Jazz Ensemble with a longer and more in depth audition process. In this group, we perform all over the state, sometimes even going to competitions across the country! On average in this group there are 8 concerts, and in a year we learn a lot of music. If you’re even a bit interested in singing, come and audition! Auditions will be 2/27, 2/28 and 2/29
https://sites.google.com/view/fhsambassadors
The Audition Process:
1. Fill out the application
2. Obtain 2 teacher recommendations
3. Prepare a pop/jazz song to sing
4. Select and sign-up for an audition time slot - LINK TO SIGN UP
5. Come early to the audition time slot with a completed application and a song to sing.
Please bring a karaoke track with you.
There will be a cd/computer available.
Please - No A CAPELLA.
If you are using a cd, please make sure there are no lead vocal on the cd.
Other FHS Vocal Music Groups - 2024-25 Audition Information
Bella Voce is an all women’s choir for people who are interested in singing but want a more relaxed schedule. Due to its smaller size, this choir has a really strong sense of family and connection between all members. Many of our members often talk about how Bella Voce is a great stress reliever, a fun class to participate in, and is a great way to meet new people. On average this choir has 3 concerts a year, and sometimes more; with pep assemblies, football games, and visiting locations around town to perform! The audition process for this choir is a basic voice check. If you want to audition, email Mr. Wright (the choir director) at bwright@fentonschools.org and ask about Bella Voce.
Varsity Vocals is an advanced mixed choir for anybody interested in singing with friends. This choir is typically our biggest choir, and it’s a lot of fun. Like Bella Voce, this choir is an easier load but still challenging. Varsity Vocals, like Bella Voce, has an average of 3 concerts a year. On top of that, we are often asked to go to FHS pep rallies, sports games, and other places to perform! Varsity Vocals is a very interactive class where we don’t only sing, but we make great friends, get the chance to relax during the school day, and meet upperclassmen to help you out on your high school journey. The audition process for this choir is a basic voice check. If you want to audition, email Mr. Wright (the choir director) at bwright@fentonschools.org and ask about Varsity Vocals!
IB THEATRE ARTS 2024-2025 AUDITION INFORMATION
IB Theatre Arts is a higher level theatre production/performance class where students produce several theatrical and fundraising productions.
Click on Link for Audition Requirements: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WWD2ErILev-t1BuPzF9gsCuyPGAoBSogW6YH_5bZ0Ro/edit
JUNIORS!! CHECK OUT WORK BASED LEARNING FOR 2024-25
JOIN THE 2024-25 WORK BASED LEARNING Google Classroom page for more details on how to apply! JOIN CODE---> uigp3rm
Athletics & Activities
Athlete of the Week
State Bank Athlete of the Week nominations continue and congratulations to this week's winner from Fenton:
1. Kimmy Burkett: Competitive Cheer: Junior, Kimmy Burkett, is a 3 round athlete for Fenton. Kimmy has continued to deliver solid performances week over week. In Round 3, Kimmy completes a cartwheel back tuck and standing back handspring back tuck to help the team earn tumble and back tuck choreography bonus. As a base, Kimmy's group performs 3 one leg extensions and 3 twist cradles to contribute to the team's choreography bonus.
2. Trenton Rockman: Hockey: Trenton had 3 goals and one assist in the past week. He now leads the team in points as a freshman. Trenton has been a great addition to the team on and off the ice.
3. Jillian Shanahan: Gymnastics: Jillian is a senior at FHS. On Saturday, she competed on every event at the Jeanna Carissa Memorial Invitational to help her team earn a 6th place finish against 20 teams. Her scores contributed to her team total on every event. She also earned a personal best and team high score on vault with a 9.05. Jillian always has a great attitude, strong work ethic, and is a good leader for her team.
Kimmy Burkett: Competitive Cheer
Athlete of the Week
Trenton Rockman: Hockey
Athlete of the Week
Jillian Shanahan: Gymnastics
Athlete of the Week
Teaching & Learning
Daughters of the American Revolution (aka DAR) - Fenton Winner - Ja'Hion Bond
Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education. DAR’s scholarships are awarded and judged without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
- Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
- All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
- Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
- Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
- Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.
Annually, FHS Staff is asked to nominate seniors for this scholarship opportunity. Nominees are then placed on a ballot upon which all staff can vote. This year's DAR Rep for Fenton High School was Ja'Hion Bond.
After being nominated, Ja'Hion was given a writing prompt and had to write an essay under timed conditions. His essay was then sent to the DAR Committee as part of the application from Fenton High School.
This year, all DAR nominees were invited to a luncheon held on Friday, January 26th at ELGA Credit Union headquarters.
FHS Marching Tigers Names New Drum Majors
The Fenton Marching Tigers have been preparing for the upcoming M.S.B.O.A. District 3 Solo and ensemble competition on February 10th. In addition to that work, they have also recently named the new FHS Drum majors. Our new drum majors for next year are:
- Ash Holmes
- Michaela Wolbert
Congratulations to Ash & Michaela. It was a tough decision as there were several great candidates.
Society of Women Engineers (aka SWE) Award to FHS Student - Audrey Flynn
For more than seven decades, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. The Society of Women Engineers is centered around a passion for success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today’s exciting engineering and technology specialties.
Their mission is to empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.
FHS would like to congratulate Audrey Flynn on receiving “The Society of Women Engineers” award from Michigan Technological University. Audrey was nominated by FHS staff as the award is to recognize female students who have excelled in the areas of Math, Science, and are interested in pursuing a degree in Engineering.
Congratulations Audrey! Go Tigers!
FHS Video Productions - The FHS News
After a few weeks with snow days, the FHS Newcast returns. See the link below.
Link: https://fhsnews.myportfolio.com/
24-25 Video Production Auditions: Students interested in being in Advanced Video need to submit a demonstration reel to Mr. Kevin Smith via email at kesmith@fentonschools.org. Please be sure to check out the Applications and Auditions button (above) for more details.
Senior Information
Go to "Our Students" - All Things Senior on the FHS website
FAFSA - Launch of the 2024-25 FAFSA Form
There are major changes and improvements coming to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. This redesigned and streamlined FAFSA form will be available by Dec. 31, 2023.
What You Need To Know Now
The 2024–25 FAFSA form will expand eligibility for federal student aid.
610,000 new students from low-income backgrounds will be eligible to receive Federal Pell Grants due to updates to student aid calculations.
Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to get an early estimate of what your federal student aid could be after submitting the new form.
The 2024–25 FAFSA form will offer a new, streamlined user experience for students and their families.
Applicants will be able to skip as many as 26 FAFSA questions, depending on their individual circumstances. Some applicants will need to complete as few as 18 questions, taking less than 10 minutes.
Watch our “2024–25 FAFSA FAQs” playlist to better understand what’s changed on the new form.
What You Can Do Now
Didn’t submit a 2023–24 FAFSA form? Make sure to create your StudentAid.gov account—and remember your username and password so you can access and submit the 2024–25 FAFSA form when it’s available.
Find out if your parent(s) or spouse will need to be contributors (contribute their info on your FAFSA form).
If your parent(s) or spouse will need to contribute to your form, make sure each contributor creates their own StudentAid.gov account. Even if a contributor doesn’t have a Social Security number, they will be able to create an account when the 2024–25 form goes live.
Watch our “Preparing for the FAFSA Form” playlist to understand what information and documents you’ll need to fill out the FAFSA form.
Stay informed about 2024–25 FAFSA changes and receive up-to-date notifications and information:
Did you fill out a FAFSA form for 2023–24? We’re emailing students (and parents of dependent students) who applied on the 2023–24 form, reminding them to apply for 2024–25. To ensure you receive future updates, log in to your StudentAid.gov account and confirm we’ve got your current email address.
Follow Federal Student Aid on social media for resources and announcements—including an alert when the new FAFSA form is available to complete.
Yearbook Information:
Yearbooks can be purchased online only. More information and a link to order can be found on our site here: https://thefentonian.weebly.com/order-your-book.html
or
contact Mrs. Hoover @bhoover@fentonschools.org
Career & College Readiness
IN THIS WEEK'S CCR NEWSLETTER
- ⭐⭐Last Week's Newsletter ⭐⭐
- Attention Juniors!! Check out WORK BASED LEARNING for your senior year!
- 🚩🚩FAFSA DELAYS- What Now?! 🚩🚩
- How to make the most of college visits
- Opinion- Blurring the lines between high school, college, and careers
- ASVAB Testing
- 📢📢NEW SCHOLARSHIPS POSTED! January 31st deadlines!!
- Xello for Families & Xello for Students
- Positivity Project- Spiral Review
- Scholarship Information & Opportunities 💸🎓
- ⭐Employment/Volunteer Opportunities
- Useful Links
- Simon Says...🐶
- Past Newsletters
Partnerships
Community Bulletin Board
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
Online Protection for Children
Are your children safe while online? Michigan families, especially minors, are becoming inundated with advertisements from alcohol, tobacco, pornography, illegal drugs and gambling marketers through different internet and cell phone inboxes. To reduce these influences on youth, the State of Michigan offers a free program to stop adult advertisements from reaching e-mails, text messages, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter. The Michigan Child Protection Registry, like the federal Do Not Call List, is a free do-not-contact service for Michigan’s families and can be located at www.ProtectMIChild.com."
Need to Email a Teacher
Need To Email or call a Teacher?
Students/Parents needing to reach a teacher/staff member during can:
- Go to www.fentonschools.org website
- Click on "Our Schools" and locate Fenton High School from the drop down menu.
- Go to the heading "Our Team" and find the sub-heading "Staff Directory"
- Names are listed alphabetically with a "Send Message" link under the name as well as the phone number to that staff member.
Health & Wellness
Connecting Kids to Healthcare Coverage
Does your student/child strain to read a screen? Do you have a student/child with a chronic health condition that keeps them from being on time to school or causes them to miss days? Does your student/child lack health care coverage or have an untreated health condition. Did you know that health conditions are the leading cause of school truancy?
For more information on coverage and/or enrollment assistance, call or text
Connecting Kids to Coverage at 810-853-6458.
OR
Free or low-cost healthcare coverage for children under the age of 19, or pregnant women of any age. Apply online at www.michigan.gov/mibridges.
Help share the news with families!
Medicaid is re-starting eligibility renewals!
Remind Families to:
1.Check/update contact info for each family member in MiBridges
2.Check their mail or text messages for a letter
3.Complete their renewal form if they get one
Summer EBT Information
To receive the Summer EBT benefit, every family must have an approved student eligibility benefit (free or reduced) through their school. Households may need to complete and submit the School Meals and Summer EBT Application.
Make sure all families are aware they will need to turn in this form ahead of count day to receive benefits over the summer. Count day will be in early February 2024. https://fenton.familyportal.cloud/
Reminders from the Office
- Call by NOON the day after an absence to excuse it.
- Use Parent Drop Off - Do not drop students in other lots.
- Door Dash, or any other food delivery, is NOT permitted.
- Call early for a dismissals, so passes can be issued early in the day to your student.
- All students should CHECK OUT in the Main Office.
- Students are NOT allowed to go to vehicles during the school day, without administrator permission.
- Closed Campus - students are NOT to leave campus without administrative permission.
- Math Lab - Every 4th hour & lunch for any student.
- After School Tutoring - Mon - Thursday from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. Permission slip needed
- Read the Weekly Update (sent every Friday) for important updates & deadlines!!!
Inclement Weather Season - Message from Superintendent
With the holiday season upon us, it's that time of year when we start preparing for possible inclement weather and the possibility of school cancelation. Please take time to plan for what you and your family will do in the event we have to cancel school. The district will always attempt to make decisions in time for you to use your plans optimally; however, sometimes with mother nature and the weather patterns in Michigan it doesn't always go as we'd all appreciate.
Please take a look below at the process for a weather cancelation and understand that we try our best to ensure student safety above all else.
A. We monitor the weather, and if severe weather is predicted, as superintendent, I along with the help of our transportation/operations department, local road commission and law enforcement evaluate potential issues.
B. As superintendent, I collaborate with Genesee County Superintendents to make decisions based on the road conditions for our area currently and/or in the near future.
C. We as a district will notify designated individuals in the event of a school closure to then disseminate information as quickly as possible.
D. 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. Also, ensure your contact information is updated with your school so the district can provide the most efficient communication.
FHS Procedures - Attendance, Medication, Parking, etc.
Call Attendance Office (591-2609) for Absences & Late Arrivals
Call by Noon next day to excuse when you receive reminder call
FHS & Easter Seals
FHS has partnered with Easterseals of Michigan. Easterseals offers school-based therapy with an onsite clinician 5 days per week including:
- Individual, family & group therapy utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Specialized training & support services for parents & teachers
- Connections to numerous community resources
- Less time missed at work/school
- Fewer transportation conflicts
- Students can make appointments when convenient (avoiding test days, etc.)
Please contact the Counseling Department for more information at (810) 591-2612.
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
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.
Kinship Care
Contact: 800-535-1218 (Monday - Friday, 9-4 PM).
WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu
FARR
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.
FARR
P.O. Box 529
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone - (810) 750-6244
Fax - (810) 885-0286
Email - FARRNetworkHelp@gmail.com
See FHS Website - "Our Parents" for Annual Notices
Follow Us on Social Media!!!
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Fenton High School
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
FHS Administration:
Michael Bakker, Principal
Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal:
Laura Lemke, Assistant Principal:
Edward Uhrik, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal:
Counselors:
Brian Halas - Last Names A - F:
Michelle Pietraszkiewicz - Last Names G - N:
mpietraszkiewicz@fentonschools.org
Craig Golembiewski - Last Names O - Z:
cgolembiewski@fentonschools.org
Career & College Readiness Coordinator:
Lindsay Grady:
Email: mbakker@fentonschools.org
Website: www.fentonschools.org
Location: 3200 West Shiawassee Avenue, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-2600