🥳 Fulton Schools Soars on M-STEP Growth Data! 🚀
We're thrilled to share some outstanding news highlighting the significant academic growth of our students on the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP)!
The M-STEP Student Growth Percentile data for the 2023-2024 school year shows Fulton Schools is making remarkable progress, often outpacing state and regional averages!
📚 English Language Arts (ELA) Growth
Fulton Schools saw a substantial jump in ELA growth, surpassing the state average for the first time in recent years:
This increase demonstrates that our dedicated students and teachers are making excellent strides in literacy development!
➕ Mathematics Growth
Our students continue to shine in Math, achieving high-level growth that significantly exceeds state averages.
What This Means
This exceptional growth is a testament to the hard work of our students, the tireless efforts of our teachers, and the commitment of our Fulton community. We are focused on fostering an environment where every student achieves their full potential.
Let's keep up the great work as we continue to rise!
#FultonSchools #MSTEP #StudentGrowth #AcademicExcellence #ProudPrincipal #EducationMatters
We're thrilled to share some outstanding news highlighting the significant academic growth of our students on the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP)!
The M-STEP Student Growth Percentile data for the 2023-2024 school year shows Fulton Schools is making remarkable progress, often outpacing state and regional averages!
📚 English Language Arts (ELA) Growth
Fulton Schools saw a substantial jump in ELA growth, surpassing the state average for the first time in recent years:
This increase demonstrates that our dedicated students and teachers are making excellent strides in literacy development!
➕ Mathematics Growth
Our students continue to shine in Math, achieving high-level growth that significantly exceeds state averages.
What This Means
This exceptional growth is a testament to the hard work of our students, the tireless efforts of our teachers, and the commitment of our Fulton community. We are focused on fostering an environment where every student achieves their full potential.
Let's keep up the great work as we continue to rise!
#FultonSchools #MSTEP #StudentGrowth #AcademicExcellence #ProudPrincipal #EducationMatters

Looking for something to do tonight? Come out and support our Pirates! Tonight's Boys Basketball games against Montabella will go on as scheduled. Besides the JV and Varsity game the Little Pirates Basketball teams will be providing our half time entertainment. It may be cold outside but let's fill the gym tonight and root on the Pirates!
JV game starts at 5:30pm followed by the varsity at 7:00pm.
JV game starts at 5:30pm followed by the varsity at 7:00pm.

🏃 Stay Active, Stay Engaged 🏃
Physical activity keeps children healthy, energized, and ready for school. Active kids show up and learn better!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Physical activity keeps children healthy, energized, and ready for school. Active kids show up and learn better!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.

Due to the extreme weather forecast for tomorrow, Friday January 23rd, Fulton Schools will be closed. Please be safe.
Game Day!

"🗓️ Check the School Calendar! 🗓️
Know what’s happening at school! Check for holidays, half-days, and other events so you can plan ahead for the second semester and help your child stay on track. You can even ask for a printed calendar to hang at home.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."
Know what’s happening at school! Check for holidays, half-days, and other events so you can plan ahead for the second semester and help your child stay on track. You can even ask for a printed calendar to hang at home.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center."

It's Game Day for the Varsity Girls Basketball team! They will host Vestaburg at 6:00pm. There is no JV game tonight.
We are looking for someone to take tickets and a couple of people to work concessions. Click the link to sign up to help support our student-athletes. https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
GO PIRATES!
We are looking for someone to take tickets and a couple of people to work concessions. Click the link to sign up to help support our student-athletes. https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
GO PIRATES!

Due to deteriorating road conditions all practices and events for today are cancelled.
Stay safe!
Stay safe!

Due current and forecasted weather conditions, Fulton Schools will be closed Monday, January 19th.
Please be safe if you have to travel.
Fulton Athletics - Week of 01/19 - 01/23
Monday - 01/19
5:00pm - MS Boys Basketball vs Vestaburg
Tuesday - 01/20
6:00pm - Varsity Girls Basketball Home vs Vestaburg
Wednesday - 01/21
5:00pm - MS Boys Basketball @ St. Charles
5:30pm - JV/V Boys Basketball @ Vestaburg
6:00pm - HS Wrestling Home vs Carson City and Merrill
Thursday - 01/22
5:30pm - JV/V Girls Basketball @ Montabella
Friday - 01/23
5:30pm - JV/V Boys Basketball Home vs Montabella
Saturday - 01/24
9:00AM - HS Wrestling @ Shepherd
We are always looking for more volunteers to help support our student-athletes. If you are able to help out, please sign up to volunteer. Every event you work earns you credit towards the purchase of next years season pass.
https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
Monday - 01/19
5:00pm - MS Boys Basketball vs Vestaburg
Tuesday - 01/20
6:00pm - Varsity Girls Basketball Home vs Vestaburg
Wednesday - 01/21
5:00pm - MS Boys Basketball @ St. Charles
5:30pm - JV/V Boys Basketball @ Vestaburg
6:00pm - HS Wrestling Home vs Carson City and Merrill
Thursday - 01/22
5:30pm - JV/V Girls Basketball @ Montabella
Friday - 01/23
5:30pm - JV/V Boys Basketball Home vs Montabella
Saturday - 01/24
9:00AM - HS Wrestling @ Shepherd
We are always looking for more volunteers to help support our student-athletes. If you are able to help out, please sign up to volunteer. Every event you work earns you credit towards the purchase of next years season pass.
https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt

📚✨ Good News About Our Schools! ✨📚
Our 2024–2025 NWEA Reading scores are in—and our Pirates made impressive growth from fall to spring!
Across grade levels, students showed strong gains in both RIT scores and percentile rankings, demonstrating hard work, resilience, and a commitment to becoming stronger readers.
🌟 From Kindergarten through 8th grade, our students continue to grow as readers, and several grades made double-digit percentile jumps!
We are incredibly proud of our students, teachers, and families for supporting literacy growth all year long. Together, we are building strong readers the Pirate way! 🏴☠️💙
#FultonSchools #PiratePride #ReadingGrowth #NWEA #GoodNews #StudentSuccess
Our 2024–2025 NWEA Reading scores are in—and our Pirates made impressive growth from fall to spring!
Across grade levels, students showed strong gains in both RIT scores and percentile rankings, demonstrating hard work, resilience, and a commitment to becoming stronger readers.
🌟 From Kindergarten through 8th grade, our students continue to grow as readers, and several grades made double-digit percentile jumps!
We are incredibly proud of our students, teachers, and families for supporting literacy growth all year long. Together, we are building strong readers the Pirate way! 🏴☠️💙
#FultonSchools #PiratePride #ReadingGrowth #NWEA #GoodNews #StudentSuccess

Our results of the Ace of Spades progressive raffle drawing last week: Ronda Allen was the name drawn and she selected envelope #34. The envelope contained the 9 of Spades so the progressive pot continues to grow. The progressive jackpot is now at $635! Updated board is attached. Make sure to purchase your tickets for this week's drawing. There are only 4 drawings remaining for the year. Reminder you must purchase new tickets each week to be eligible for that week's drawing. Tickets are $2 and can be purchased at Swany's, Fulton Schools Central Office, or home high school events. Go Pirates!

Game Day!
The JV and Varsity Boys will be hosting our neighbors to the west, Carson City tonight. JV game begins at 5:30pm. There will be a special halftime game during each halftime with our Little Pirates basketball program.
We are still in need of help with admissions tonight. If you are able to help out click the link and sign up.
Thank you and Go Pirates!
https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
The JV and Varsity Boys will be hosting our neighbors to the west, Carson City tonight. JV game begins at 5:30pm. There will be a special halftime game during each halftime with our Little Pirates basketball program.
We are still in need of help with admissions tonight. If you are able to help out click the link and sign up.
Thank you and Go Pirates!
https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt

Game Day!
Tonight our JV and Varsity Boys Basketball teams hit the road to take on Chesaning. The JV game tips off at 5:30pm.
The Varsity Girls will travel west to take on MSAC foe, Carson City. This is a varsity game only, no JV. Game time is 6:00pm.
GO PIRATES!
Tonight our JV and Varsity Boys Basketball teams hit the road to take on Chesaning. The JV game tips off at 5:30pm.
The Varsity Girls will travel west to take on MSAC foe, Carson City. This is a varsity game only, no JV. Game time is 6:00pm.
GO PIRATES!

Just a reminder..... PTO will be selling popcorn for $1 per bag tomorrow for Popcorn Friday @ the Elementary School!

"👩🏫 Teacher Connections Matter 👩🏫
Share concerns or questions with teachers, they want to partner with you for your child’s success every day!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Share concerns or questions with teachers, they want to partner with you for your child’s success every day!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.

Wrestling hosts Coleman and Valley Lutheran today. Wrestling begins at 6:00pm. Come out and cheer on the Pirates!

We are looking for volunteers to help with
working our home athletic events. We need people to help with admissions and concessions. This is a great way to support our student-athletes. Click the link and sign-up on our SignUp.com page.
We are still looking for someone to help with admissions for tonight's JV Girls Basketball game and Wednesday's home wrestling meet as well.
Reminder: when you volunteer to work at our home events you are earning credit towards the purchase of next year's season pass.
Thank you and Go Pirates!
working our home athletic events. We need people to help with admissions and concessions. This is a great way to support our student-athletes. Click the link and sign-up on our SignUp.com page.
We are still looking for someone to help with admissions for tonight's JV Girls Basketball game and Wednesday's home wrestling meet as well.
Reminder: when you volunteer to work at our home events you are earning credit towards the purchase of next year's season pass.
Thank you and Go Pirates!

Our results of the Ace of Spades progressive raffle drawing last week: Jim Blemaster was the name drawn and he selected envelope #26. The envelope contained the King of Diamonds so the progressive pot continues to grow. Jim did win $10 for drawing the King. Congratulations! The progressive jackpot is now at $560! Updated board is attached. Make sure to purchase your tickets for this week's drawing. Reminder you must purchase new tickets each week to be eligible for that week's drawing. Tickets are $2 and can be purchased at Swany's, Fulton Schools Central Office, or home high school events. Go Pirates!

Tonight the JV and Varsity Girls Basketball teams host Breckenridge. JV game tips off at 5:30pm. Come out and support the Pirates!
We are in need of someone to work the admissions table for the JV game tonight. If you are able to do that sign up on our SignUp.com page. https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
When you volunteer to work at our home events you are using credit towards the purchase of next year's season pass.
We are in need of someone to work the admissions table for the JV game tonight. If you are able to do that sign up on our SignUp.com page. https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
When you volunteer to work at our home events you are using credit towards the purchase of next year's season pass.

