Fulton Middle and High Schools

Reminder: Tomorrow, March 20, 2026 is a half day for students. We will be following the PM schedule with an 8am start in your 3rd hour class. There will be no CTE or Ashley classes.

Jennifer Saylor from MDE came and read and did some theater activities with the drama class for March is Reading month! Thank you for coming to see us!

💬 Don’t Hesitate to Reach Out 💬
If you have questions or want to share about your family’s culture or traditions, call your child’s teacher. Schools want to partner with families to support students’ 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.

Today the middle school drama class put on Boss Boudicca and Her Fearsome Friends for both the preschool and later in the day for parents and some other students. The students did a great job!

The District conducted a tornado drill today, Wednesday, March 18, at 1:05pm. This was just a drill.

Varsity Track and Field will hit the road Thursday and travel to SVSU for an indoor meet. This will be their first meet of the season. Tickets for the event must be purchased online. The link is listed below. Good Luck Pirates!

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/45328942/mhsaa-high-school-track-fieldday-2-university-center-svsu-athletic-complex?gclid=

Thursday's Baseball and Softball games have been rescheduled to April 24th.

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

Check out Fulton News Network - From Students For Students - Self-Care and Coping Skills...
https://youtu.be/1OZrIMv3hv4?si=6f0Jq3_tVmvbho-M

SANCHIN-RYU MARTIAL ARTS new session starting soon!

Our German Exchange group is in Wittenberg. Everyone had a great weekend and today is our first day at the school. We also took a rainy walk through Wittenberg, met the mayor and took some great photos.

Thank you to the Alma Elks Lodge #1400 in Alma, Michigan, the Michigan Elks Organization, and the Elks National Drug Awareness Program for bringing Dr. Heather Diblasi, a National Keynote Speaker, Author, and Addiction Psychologist to come speak with our students, educating them on the importance of 'Just Say No."

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

🌙 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.

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.

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