Fulton Elementary School is looking to enroll Kindergarten students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Any student who will be 5 by Dec. 1st, 2026 is age eligible to participate in Kindergarten. We are currently scheduling round-up appointments for April 8th, 2026. Please contact the office to sign up for a time slot, or to make arrangements for another time if April 8th doesn't work in your schedule. You can email the office at elementary@fultonpirates.net or call 989.236-7234 to make an appointment. We are looking forward to hearing from you, and to having your student join us at Fulton Elementary!
Watch the video here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15o3OMkbNsZ8KHp196C9SULqCQ8eShAmA/view?usp=drive_link
Watch the video here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15o3OMkbNsZ8KHp196C9SULqCQ8eShAmA/view?usp=drive_link
🌙 Sleep Matters for School Success 🌙
Consistent bedtime helps students feel energized and ready to learn. A rested child attends school more regularly!
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.
Consistent bedtime helps students feel energized and ready to learn. A rested child attends school more regularly!
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.
Both 7th grade classes were able to meet the author of the book we read as a class this quarter. It was so interesting to learn how the book came to be and her process! Thank you Rebecca for answering their questions today!
The Fulton Schools Board of Education has scheduled interviews for a new superintendent of schools. First round interviews will be on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 ( 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.) and Thursday, April 9, 2026 (6 p.m. and 7 p.m.).
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, beginning at 6 pm, the candidates are scheduled for interviews
are Randy Cusack, Brent Cole, and Alexis Shaver.
-Rand Cusack, current Director of Special Education at Eaton County RESA.
-Brent Cole, current 6-12 Principal at Climax-Scotts Community Schools.
-Alexis Shaver, current PK-12 and Alternative Education Principal at Carson City-Crystal
Area Schools.
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m., the candidates scheduled for interviews are David Farley and Ryan Portenga.
-David Farley, current Middle School Principal at Shepherd Public Schools.
-Ryan Portenga, current Middle School/High School Principal at Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools.
The Board of Education invites parents, family members, community members, and district staff to attend the interviews. All interviews will be held in the library at Fulton Schools Middle School, located at 8060 Ely Highway, Middleton, MI 48856. Interviews will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Each interview will last approximately 45 minutes.
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, beginning at 6 pm, the candidates are scheduled for interviews
are Randy Cusack, Brent Cole, and Alexis Shaver.
-Rand Cusack, current Director of Special Education at Eaton County RESA.
-Brent Cole, current 6-12 Principal at Climax-Scotts Community Schools.
-Alexis Shaver, current PK-12 and Alternative Education Principal at Carson City-Crystal
Area Schools.
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m., the candidates scheduled for interviews are David Farley and Ryan Portenga.
-David Farley, current Middle School Principal at Shepherd Public Schools.
-Ryan Portenga, current Middle School/High School Principal at Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools.
The Board of Education invites parents, family members, community members, and district staff to attend the interviews. All interviews will be held in the library at Fulton Schools Middle School, located at 8060 Ely Highway, Middleton, MI 48856. Interviews will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Each interview will last approximately 45 minutes.
Congratulations to Roman Patmon on finishing 6th in the State Individual Finals today! Way to go Roman!
Day 2 of the Individual Wrestling Finals. Roman will be wrestling around 10 or so.
Update from Ford Field.
Lincoln fought hard but came up short. We congratulate him on wrapping up his high school career with a great season! We are proud of you Lincoln!
Roman is 2-0 and moving on the semifinals later today!! Keep going strong!
Go Pirates!
Check out the latest episode of the Fulton News Network on Youtube!
https://youtu.be/kMFffdfrBcw?si=mfPJbgUKHzmtVRFU
https://youtu.be/kMFffdfrBcw?si=mfPJbgUKHzmtVRFU
Roman and Lincoln head out to Detroit today for the Individual Wrestling State Finals at Ford Field. Wrestling begins tomorrow at 10:30 am.
Good luck boys! All of Pirate Nation is rooting for you!
Head to Carson City tonight to cheer on our Girls Basketball team. Game time is 5:30pm. Tickets are $7.00 each and must be purchased on GoFan.co.
https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4286
GO PIRATES!
The Inaugural School-Wide pancake breakfast is under way.
👨👩👧 Make Time Together 👨👩👧
Spend quality time with your child. Listening, talking about school, and sharing experiences shows them how much you value education and keeps them motivated to attend 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.
Spend quality time with your child. Listening, talking about school, and sharing experiences shows them how much you value education and keeps them motivated to attend 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.
🥞🎉 School-Wide Pancake Breakfast Tomorrow! 🎉🥞
We’re excited to host a special breakfast for all students tomorrow morning!
Every student will eat at 8:00 AM. There will be no breakfast served from 7:30–8:00 AM, so please plan morning routines and arrival times accordingly.
Please note: Alma CTE will still be running as scheduled tomorrow morning. Students attending CTE will report as usual — we will miss having you at breakfast and look forward to including you at a future event!
This is truly a team effort:
👩🍳 Our High School Student Council will be cooking up fresh pancakes.
🍽️ Our Middle School Student Council will be assisting our food service team with serving.
🧼 Members of our National Honor Society (NHS) and Junior National Honor Society (Jr. NHS) will be helping with clean-up.
We love opportunities that bring our 6–12 students together and showcase student leadership at every level. Thank you to all of our student leaders and staff members who are making this event possible!
It’s going to be a great morning at Fulton! 🏴☠️💙
We’re excited to host a special breakfast for all students tomorrow morning!
Every student will eat at 8:00 AM. There will be no breakfast served from 7:30–8:00 AM, so please plan morning routines and arrival times accordingly.
Please note: Alma CTE will still be running as scheduled tomorrow morning. Students attending CTE will report as usual — we will miss having you at breakfast and look forward to including you at a future event!
This is truly a team effort:
👩🍳 Our High School Student Council will be cooking up fresh pancakes.
🍽️ Our Middle School Student Council will be assisting our food service team with serving.
🧼 Members of our National Honor Society (NHS) and Junior National Honor Society (Jr. NHS) will be helping with clean-up.
We love opportunities that bring our 6–12 students together and showcase student leadership at every level. Thank you to all of our student leaders and staff members who are making this event possible!
It’s going to be a great morning at Fulton! 🏴☠️💙
Tonight is the final home game for our middle school boys basketball teams. The 7th grade will get things going at 5:00pm. Come out and cheer them on.
We are looking for someone to work admissions and concessions for the games tonight. If you can help out please sign up on our SignUp.com page.
https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
We are looking for someone to work admissions and concessions for the games tonight. If you can help out please sign up on our SignUp.com page.
https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
- Fulton News Network -
From Students For Students - School Board President Interview
https://youtu.be/qX_-kloVsDs?si=DUVZYZJoiE2B2uvL
From Students For Students - School Board President Interview
https://youtu.be/qX_-kloVsDs?si=DUVZYZJoiE2B2uvL
Varsity Girls Basketball postseason tips off today as our ladies travel the short distance west to Carson City to take on the Eagles in the 1st round of Districts. Tickets are $7.00 and must be purchased online at GoFan.co. Come out and cheer on the Pirates!
https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4286
https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4286
On Friday, the 7th-grade students got to meet and have a presentation from Betty Kellenberger - she is a former teacher from Carson City, MI, and she's also the oldest to hike the Appalachian Trail in its entirety. It was so amazing for her to visit us.
This week in Fulton Athletics:
Monday - 03/01
7:00pm - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Carson City - 1st Round of Districts @ Carson City
Tuesday - 03/02
5:00pm - MS Boys Basketball Home vs Montabella (7th grade plays 1st)
Wednesday - 03/03
5:30pm - VGBB - District Semifinal @ Carson City
Thursday - 03/04 - no events scheduled
Friday - 03/05
10:00am - Individual Wrestling State Finals @ Ford Field
7:00pm - VBBB - District Final @ Carson City
Saturday - 03/06
9:00am - Individual Wrestling State Finals @ Ford Field
GO PIRATES!
We are still in need of some volunteers to help with our final home middle school game on Tuesday. If you can help with admissions or concessions please sign up on SignUp.com.
https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
Monday - 03/01
7:00pm - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Carson City - 1st Round of Districts @ Carson City
Tuesday - 03/02
5:00pm - MS Boys Basketball Home vs Montabella (7th grade plays 1st)
Wednesday - 03/03
5:30pm - VGBB - District Semifinal @ Carson City
Thursday - 03/04 - no events scheduled
Friday - 03/05
10:00am - Individual Wrestling State Finals @ Ford Field
7:00pm - VBBB - District Final @ Carson City
Saturday - 03/06
9:00am - Individual Wrestling State Finals @ Ford Field
GO PIRATES!
We are still in need of some volunteers to help with our final home middle school game on Tuesday. If you can help with admissions or concessions please sign up on SignUp.com.
https://signup.com/go/ZmYnXQt
🎉 February Student of the Month! 🎉
Congratulations to Reagan Weaver, a 9th grader, on being named our February Student of the Month!
Reagan was nominated by Mrs. Bontrager, who shared:
“Reagan shows up to class every day eager to learn and with a positive attitude. She sets an example for her peers with her organizational skills, helping attitude, and her overall demeanor. She is currently winning the reading competition in English 9… even beating her English teacher!” 📚👏
Reagan also maintains an impressive 4.0 GPA and played Junior Varsity Volleyball, balancing academics and athletics with excellence.
We are so proud of your hard work, leadership, and positive spirit, Reagan! Keep up the amazing work! 💙✨
Congratulations to Reagan Weaver, a 9th grader, on being named our February Student of the Month!
Reagan was nominated by Mrs. Bontrager, who shared:
“Reagan shows up to class every day eager to learn and with a positive attitude. She sets an example for her peers with her organizational skills, helping attitude, and her overall demeanor. She is currently winning the reading competition in English 9… even beating her English teacher!” 📚👏
Reagan also maintains an impressive 4.0 GPA and played Junior Varsity Volleyball, balancing academics and athletics with excellence.
We are so proud of your hard work, leadership, and positive spirit, Reagan! Keep up the amazing work! 💙✨
Employment opportunity with Chartwells (the company that runs our food service department).
Send resume to Andrea Gonzalez: gonzaleza@fultonpirates.net
Send resume to Andrea Gonzalez: gonzaleza@fultonpirates.net
