PSAT-9, PSAT1- & SAT - Device Readiness Check
As we approach the April Testing window (Week of April 8-12), the M-Step, PSAT-9, PSAT-10, and SAT testing is on a device. Only Work Keys will be paper/pencil. As a result, students must have BLUEBOOK downloaded on one of the following devices:
1. School issued chromebook - already checked out to them
2. Own laptop - need to download BLUEBOOK App
3. Own I-pad - need to download BLUEBOOK App
The FIRST check of readiness will take place in SRT on Tuesday, March 19th and will be repeated the first week of April to help ensure all students have devices that have the software/app he/she will need to be able to participate in the Spring testing window.
Students will need to charge his/her device and bring it to FHS fully charged for the testing day/dates.
March: Week of March 18 - 22, 2024
Monday (3/18/24) - Band Trip to NYC
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
- Local Scholarship Applications DUE by 3:00 p.m.
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Spring Meet the Team Night at 6:00 p.m. - FHS Main Gym
Tuesday (3/19/24)
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
- PSAT/SAT Device Readiness Check in SRT
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (3/20/24) -
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- FHS SIP Meeting 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Thursday (3/21/24)
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
- Lawrence Tech University Visit - 9:35 a.m.
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Friday (3/22/24)
- Deadline for Prom Guest Passes
- Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets on Sale
Saturday (3/23/24)
Sunday (3/24/24)
Local Scholarship Applications - due Mon 3/18/24
At the Senior Class Meeting held February 29th, information on how to apply for the local scholarships:
Join the Class of 2024 Senior Resources Google Classroom that includes the application for all of our Local Scholarships. Most of you already joined this classroom earlier this fall. If you did not join at that time, the join code is: 6dwreso An email with the join code was sent out, Thursday, February 29th after the Senior Class Meeting.
Students, check your email sent 2/29, if you didn’t get the email, send an email to your counselor.
Scholarship applications must be completed by Monday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Junior Student Rep to the Board of Education
Interested sophomores are invited to apply to serve as the Junior Student Representative to the Fenton Area Public Schools Board of Education for the 2024-25 school year. Each candidate must write an essay on why they want to serve as a student representative and how they would communicate student concerns to the Board of Education.
Interested applicants should sign his/her name on the list posted in the Main Office ASAP so that an information sheet can be provided to you. Submit your essay to Mrs. Bakker in the Main Office by 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 22nd. Sample essays (from previous years) are also available for viewing.
April: Week of April 1-6, 2024
Monday (4/1/24)
- School Resumes after Spring Break
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Prom tickets on sale.
Tuesday (4/2/24) -
- SAT Math Prep Session during SRT (no math lab today)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- SAT Math Prep Session from 3:00 - 5:00 pm & 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Prom tickets on sale
Wednesday (4/3/24) -
- Prom tickets on sale
- AST - Cancelled due to FHS Staff Meeting
- FHS Staff Meeting 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
- Parent University: Supporting Your Child with Executive Functioning - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday (4/4/24) -
- Prom tickets on sale.
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- SAT Math Prep Session from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- FHS Art Show - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Friday (4/5/24) -
- Last Day to purchase Jr./Sr. Prom Tickets
Saturday (4/6/24) - SAT Math Prep - Time TBD
April: Week of April 8-12, 2024 - TESTING WEEK
Monday (4/8/24)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday (4/9/24) - Half Day of School - Dismissed at 10:54 a.m.
- 9, 10 & 12th - Half Day Schedule - Hrs. 1-6, Juniors in M-STEP testing
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. - Cancelled due to Testing
Wednesday (4/10/24) - Half Day of School 9th & 10th - Dismissed at 10:54 a.m.
- 9th - PSAT 9, 10th PSAT-10, 11th - SAT w/essay testing
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. - Cancelled due to Testing
- 12th Grade -Virtual Check-in Assignment (required)
Thursday 4/11/24) - 9, 10 & 12 attend SRT Schedule/Juniors taking Work Keys
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
Friday (4/12/24) - IB Theater Performance - 7:30 p.m. in Blackbox Theater
Saturday (4/13/24) - IB Theater Performance - 7:30 p.m. in Blackbox Theater
April: Week of April 15 - 19, 2024
Monday (4/15/24)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (4/16/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday (4/17/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
Thursday 4/18/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
- MICIP/BLT Meeting - 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Friday (4/19/24) -
Saturday (4/20/24) - PROM (see timeline graphic above)
April: Week of April 22 - 26, 2024
Monday (4/22/24)
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
Tuesday (4/23/24) - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m.
- Band Concert - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday (4/24/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
Thursday 4/25/24) -
- AST from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. -
Friday (4/26/24)
- NHS Blood Drive #3
- Fenton Community Orchestra - 7:30 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Saturday (4/27/24)
- Fenton Community Orchestra - 7:30 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Athlete of the Week
State Bank Athlete of the Week nominations continue, and congratulations to this week's winners from Fenton:
1. Owen Cox: Boys' Swim & Dive: Owen Cox is an All-State diver for Fenton High School. Owen took 6th place at the MHSAA Dive meet this past weekend. Congratulations Owen!
2. Izzy MacCaughan: Girls' Basketball: Izzy was instrumental in our district win over Swartz Creek last week. She scored 14 points, had 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal. Her steady play all season kept us in games, and her improvement week to week was showcased in our team advancing to the next round of districts.
Schools of Choice paperwork is now available ONLINE at www.fentonschools.org for the 2024-2025 school year. Open enrollment runs through August 16, 2024.
Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students is taking place:
- 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 Amanda Mogford at amogford@fentonschools.org. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
- Enrollment info link:
https://fentonareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment
Need Tutoring but Can't Stay After School? Check out Varsity Tutors
Due to a grant through the State of Michigan, all Michigan schools have access to the Varsity Tutors platform at no cost through 2027. As a district, our students now have access to these resources through the Clever icon on his/her school issued chrome book. Access includes:
- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
- On-Demand Essay Review
- Live Group Classes
- SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes
- Celebrity-Led StarCourses
- Self-Study Resources
- College & Career Readiness Resources
- Adaptive Diagnostic Assessments
- Recorded Enrichment Classes
Women's History Month - Who Am I? Contest
March is Women's History Month. Women's History Month celebrates the contributions women have made and recognizes the specific achievements women have made over the course of history.
FHS thought it would be fun to celebrate by having a Who Am I? Contest where pictures of prominent and accomplished females are posted in the hallway with a "shamrock shaped" description of their accomplishments. Students are being asked to match the accomplishment to the correct image.
PSAT Opt Out
New to the PSAT/SAT testing this year is the option for families to Opt Out of providing additional information about career guidance, paying for college, and more, that would be shared with resource providers such as College Board's BigFurture App. To learn more about this Opt Out and sign up for the opt out, please click on the button below.
Law Enforcement Career Academy
The Kiwanis Club of Fenton will sponsor one candidate for the Law Enforcement Career Academy presented jointly by the Michigan State Police and Michigan Kiwanis.
Who: Open to students in grades 10-12
What: Law Enforcement Academy
Where: Lansing, MI - Michigan State Police Training Academy
When: June 23-28, 2024 - applications are due March 15, 2024
See Mrs. Stapp in the Counseling Office for a brochure and application.
FHS Newscast
Mr. Smith and his Video Production students invite you to watch the latest FHS Newcast.
Titanium Tigers - Fenton Robotics
The Titanium Tigers competed at Kettering University this past weekend. The team competed against 39 other Michigan teams. There were 12 competition rounds and the Titanium Tigers made it to the finals and successfully rose to the top to win the overall competition with their alliance.
Members of the Drive Team included:
1. Dane Jarvis
2. Drake Scott
3. Blake Uherek
4. Joe VanEvery - Human Player
5. Caleb Wolner - Human Player
6. Jonas Ritchie - Technician
The Titanium Tigers are currently ranked 12th of 512 teams in the State of Michigan. In addition, the team also competed for the Impact Award (formerly the Chairman's Award), which is the most prestigious award of in FIRST Robotics, because it honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate. Three students go before a panel of judges to present the team's efforts and answer the judges' questions. The Impact Team did a fantastic job and came home with a win as well.
Member of the Impact Team included:
1. Lacey Kunze
2. Jerome Montgomery
3. Jonas Ritchie
This is the first time in Titanium Tiger history that the team has won TWO blue banners at the same event. One of the overall win and the second for the Impact Award. Winners of the Impact Award automatically qualifies the team for State Championshis.
The entire team's efforts went into the win and include:
- Seniors: Ryan Czop & Dane Jarvis
- Juniors: Zach Cook, Connor George, Gage Iddings, Phillip Mahoney, Robert Pierce, Drake Scott, and Joe VanEvery
- Sophomores: Tristan Capps, Alex Dennis, Ethan Hall, Jonas Ritchie, and Caleb Wolner
- Freshmen: Holden Davidson, Lacey Kunze, Bronte Marron, Jerome Montgomery, Noah Shelton, Gabe Smith, Harper Smith, Blake Uherek, and Klayton Yoerg.
Upcoming Events:
- Midland on March 22and & 23rd at Midland Dow High School
- Michigan State Championships at SVSU on April 4-6th.
All FIRST Robotic events are free to the public.
Positivity Project: Theme of the Week Identifying & Appreciating the Good in Others
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others. It’s important to deliberately work to identify and appreciate others’ character strengths.
Identifying and appreciating the good in others is a core tenet of the Other People Mindset. This isn’t always what comes naturally. Often, it’s easier to blame others for our problems or find flaws in others to use as excuses for our own jealousy, bitterness, or resentment. The problem is that this negativity usually leads to problems -- for ourselves, for the other person, and for our relationships.
Identifying and appreciating the good in other people helps you see the world through a more positive -- and less threatening -- lens. If you’re constantly seeing the negative traits of people, you’re going to think the world is comprised of bad people -- and you’re going to operate from a defensive posture. This isn’t to say that we should be naive or see the world, and its people, through “rose-colored glasses.” It’s just that we should strive to understand people’s intent. If you see the good in another, they are likely to see the good in you.
Free Webinars About Michigan Achievement Scholarship
High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to register for an informational webinar provided by MI Student Aid.
Participants will be able to gather the following information:
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
- Important action items for students and families
- Additional resources and program information
All sessions are free of charge and open to the public.
March 6, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 3, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
May 1, 2024 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Are you not able to attend one of our upcoming sessions? You can view a recording of the presentation.
Don't Push Pause on Your Education - FAFSA Update
As you may have heard, the 2024-25 FAFSA, also known as “Better FAFSA,” has been updated to simplify its completion process and also to adjust data used in the Student Aid Index calculation, to account for inflation. These improvements have caused some delays. As a result, the Federal Student Aid office has released a new timeline that will impact when students receive college financial aid award packages. Filling out a FAFSA is key to understanding your eligibility for financial aid, which includes grants, scholarships, and student loans that can open many doors to higher education and will help you meet your goals.
Hang in there! We understand these delays can be frustrating and confusing. College officials are gathering with K-12 educators, school counselors, and college access professionals from across the state to ensure we provide the best support for new and current students during this time of transition. We are here for you! The decision to pursue a postsecondary education is an important one, and we want to make sure you feel supported with all the tools and resources necessary to make the best decision.
The good news is that the FAFSA changes mean there will be more money to go around. The U.S. Department of Education is working diligently to correct calculation errors — this fix will lead to an additional $1.8 billion in federal aid. More students should qualify for aid and many students will qualify for higher amounts of aid.
FAFSA Dos & Don''ts for Students
Do:
- File a 2024-25 FAFSA as soon as possible. The sooner you file, the sooner you will receive a financial aid offer.
- Schedule college visits and explore campuses to make sure you have all the information necessary to make your final decisions, and current students should enroll in classes for next semester as soon as registration opens.
- Confirm your interest in enrollment if you know where you are attending. Check if your college has required an enrollment deposit, housing deposit, and/or orientation.
- Sign up for orientation. Check to see how your desired college offers an orientation (virtual, in-person, etc.) BUT NOT DURING MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE!!!
- Use the SAI Estimator to understand how much aid you should expect to receive for the 2024-25 academic year.
- Use net price calculators to gain a general understanding of college costs.
- Research and apply for scholarships: use this list to find scholarships that you may qualify for. They have varying requirements so you may qualify!
- Use school counselors, admissions counselors, financial aid counselors, academic advisers, college success coaches, and faculty as resources if you have questions about your educational future.
Don't:
- Be afraid to ask for help. No matter what stage you are in, there are resources available!
- Assume you know whether you will or will not qualify for financial aid based on past results.
- Wait to apply to college or schedule classes until your financial award is available.
Resources & Support for FAFSA
While official financial aid offers won’t be available until later in the spring, you have access to resources and tools, as well as individuals who can help inform your postsecondary decision-making. The Better FAFSA will provide a simplified application process that unlocks more money overall. Financial aid awards might take longer to arrive this year due to nationwide delays from the FAFSA simplification process, but they will not impact your eligibility to receive financial aid. You can trust that college admissions and financial aid offices are doing everything they can to send the most accurate information to students, as soon as possible, so they canmake the most informed college decisions. Check out these additional tips:
- Use the live chat and/or email (customerservice@studentaid.gov) for assistance with completing the FAFSA. If you receive an error message, it’s helpful to provide screen captures of the error messages.
- Pay attention to and attend webinars or updates your college may be providing.
The FAFSA delays should not be a reason to push pause on your next steps, whether that be continued enrollment, new student orientation, or new registrations. Don’t let the Better FAFSA delays slow down your future!!!
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
Yearbook Update: The 2024 Fentonian is set for delivery this spring and plans are underway for distribution to both seniors and underclassmen in May. Spring content will be available in a supplement that is designed to be inserted into the back of the yearbook. The supplement will arrive this fall and be mailed to purchasing members of the Class of 2024 and distributed to underclass purchasers at school.
Limited quantities are still available for purchase. Visit jostens.com for more information and to purchase the yearbook.
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
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.
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."
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!!!
Measles
Michigan recently experienced its first confirmed case of measles since 2019, and since that time two additional cases have been reported. In addition to Michigan, 41 measles cases have been reported in 2024 in 16 other states to date. It’s important for everyone to understand that measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air.
Spring Break Food Distribution
For those on a tight budget, Spring Break can put a damper on a family's food budget when your children are at home during the day. This is especially true for those families on the free or reduced meal programs.
St. Jude’s Episcopal Church would like to offer you help with food for that week.
There will be a Food Distribution at St. Jude’s (106 E. Elizabeth St. at the corner of S. Leroy St. and
Elizabeth St.) If transportation is an issue for you, please let us know and we can plan to have the groceries delivered. Simply call the church office at 810-629-5681.
Many thanks to Dave Rayner, St. Jude's Outreach Coordinator, for his and St. Jude's continued partnership in helping our families.
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/
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
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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
