🎉 Happy Custodian Day! 🎉
Today, we want to take a moment to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing custodians — Amber, Clay, Mitch, and Madilyn! 🧹💙
Thank you for everything you do each and every day to keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. So much of what you do happens behind the scenes, but your hard work makes a BIG difference to our students, staff, and entire school community.
We appreciate your dedication, your flexibility, and all the little (and not-so-little!) things you do to take care of our school.
Thank you, Amber, Clay, Mitch, and Madilyn, for all that you do! We are so lucky to have you! ❤️👏
🌟 Happy Custodian Day! 🌟
Today, we want to take a moment to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing custodians — Amber, Clay, Mitch, and Madilyn! 🧹💙
Thank you for everything you do each and every day to keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. So much of what you do happens behind the scenes, but your hard work makes a BIG difference to our students, staff, and entire school community.
We appreciate your dedication, your flexibility, and all the little (and not-so-little!) things you do to take care of our school.
Thank you, Amber, Clay, Mitch, and Madilyn, for all that you do! We are so lucky to have you! ❤️👏
🌟 Happy Custodian Day! 🌟

📢 WORK PERMITS ARE CHANGING — EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2
Beginning today, October 2, 2026, Michigan is changing how youth work permits are issued.
What’s changing?
Work permits will no longer be issued through Fulton Schools. Instead, students and employers will use Michigan’s new Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
🔹 Students under 18 still need a work permit.
🔹 New work permits will be completed online through YEPP.
🔹 Students will no longer need to come to the school office to get a new work permit.
🔹 Existing school-issued permits remain valid as long as the student stays with the same employer and at the same worksite.
🔹 Students who start a new job or change worksites after October 2 will use the new online system.
The online system is available 24/7, so students and employers can complete the process without needing to coordinate with school office hours.
👉 Youth Employment Permit Portal:
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/youth-employment-standards-act-yesa/yepp?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Please share this information with your student if they are currently working or planning to get a job.
Thank you for helping us make this transition!
Beginning today, October 2, 2026, Michigan is changing how youth work permits are issued.
What’s changing?
Work permits will no longer be issued through Fulton Schools. Instead, students and employers will use Michigan’s new Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP) through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
🔹 Students under 18 still need a work permit.
🔹 New work permits will be completed online through YEPP.
🔹 Students will no longer need to come to the school office to get a new work permit.
🔹 Existing school-issued permits remain valid as long as the student stays with the same employer and at the same worksite.
🔹 Students who start a new job or change worksites after October 2 will use the new online system.
The online system is available 24/7, so students and employers can complete the process without needing to coordinate with school office hours.
👉 Youth Employment Permit Portal:
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/youth-employment-standards-act-yesa/yepp?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Please share this information with your student if they are currently working or planning to get a job.
Thank you for helping us make this transition!

Tomorrow is picture day at the middle/high school.
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT4GZW7X. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT4GZW7X. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com

Today Mr. Baker's STEM class was working on their cars.



Picture Day is coming on Friday, October 2!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT4GZW7X. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT4GZW7X. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com

🛠️ Attendance Support Starts Early 🛠️
Transportation issues? Morning stress? Family schedule changes? Reach out early—schools can connect you to supports before absences add up.
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.
Transportation issues? Morning stress? Family schedule changes? Reach out early—schools can connect you to supports before absences add up.
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.

Fulton Athletics - Week of 09/28-10/03
Monday - 09/28
5:00pm - MS Volleyball @ St. Charles
6:00pm - JVB Volleyball Home vs Webberville
Tuesday - 09/29
5:30pm - JVA/Varsity Volleyball @ St. Charles
6:00pm - MS Football @ MP Sacred Heart
Wednesday - 09/30
4:30pm - MS/HS Cross Country @ Apples 2 Apples
5:00pm - MS Volleyball @ Merrill
6:00pm - JV Football Home vs. Webberville
Thursday - 10/01
No events scheduled
Friday - 10/02
7:00pm - Varsity Football @ Charlton Heston Academy
Saturday - 10/03
8:30am - Varsity Volleyball @ D3/D4 Showdown - Livonia
(@ Trinity Health Sports Center)
We are always looking for more volunteers to help with concessions and admissions. If you are able to help out please check out our SignUp.com page for available dates and times.
https://signup.com/go/ZxSuAeU
Go Pirates!
#AllHandsOnDeck
Monday - 09/28
5:00pm - MS Volleyball @ St. Charles
6:00pm - JVB Volleyball Home vs Webberville
Tuesday - 09/29
5:30pm - JVA/Varsity Volleyball @ St. Charles
6:00pm - MS Football @ MP Sacred Heart
Wednesday - 09/30
4:30pm - MS/HS Cross Country @ Apples 2 Apples
5:00pm - MS Volleyball @ Merrill
6:00pm - JV Football Home vs. Webberville
Thursday - 10/01
No events scheduled
Friday - 10/02
7:00pm - Varsity Football @ Charlton Heston Academy
Saturday - 10/03
8:30am - Varsity Volleyball @ D3/D4 Showdown - Livonia
(@ Trinity Health Sports Center)
We are always looking for more volunteers to help with concessions and admissions. If you are able to help out please check out our SignUp.com page for available dates and times.
https://signup.com/go/ZxSuAeU
Go Pirates!
#AllHandsOnDeck

We need volunteers to run concessions for our home events tonight. We have MS Volleyball starting at 5:00pm and JV Football starting at 6:00pm. We currently have no one signed up for either game. Please contact our AD, Mr. Koutz at 989-400-0976 if you are able to volunteer.
Go Pirates!
#AllHandsOnDeck
Go Pirates!
#AllHandsOnDeck

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE TODAY!
Middle/High School Drop Ins from 12:30pm-3:00pm & 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
Progress reports will be available in the office.
Middle/High School Drop Ins from 12:30pm-3:00pm & 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
Progress reports will be available in the office.

🌟 Celebrate Showing Up 🌟
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
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.
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
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.

This Wednesday, our school will be participating in the annual Gratiot County Suicide Awareness Walk during our Seminar hour (9:50 AM – 10:40 AM).
This event gives our school community a dedicated moment to show support for mental health awareness, honor lost lives, and remind every student that help and hope are always available.
Important Details:
Participation is Optional: We recognize mental health can be a sensitive topic. Students who choose not to participate in the walk will remain in designated classrooms for structured study time, PSAT prep, and IXL practice.
Support Services: School counselors and support staff will be available throughout the morning for any student who needs someone to talk to.
If you have questions or would prefer your student participate in the study session instead, please feel free to contact the school office by emailing mshs@fultonpirates.net
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7.
This event gives our school community a dedicated moment to show support for mental health awareness, honor lost lives, and remind every student that help and hope are always available.
Important Details:
Participation is Optional: We recognize mental health can be a sensitive topic. Students who choose not to participate in the walk will remain in designated classrooms for structured study time, PSAT prep, and IXL practice.
Support Services: School counselors and support staff will be available throughout the morning for any student who needs someone to talk to.
If you have questions or would prefer your student participate in the study session instead, please feel free to contact the school office by emailing mshs@fultonpirates.net
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7.

This morning (9/21/26) Fulton Middle/High School and Fulton Elementary School conducted an A.L.I.C.E. Safety Drill. THIS WAS ONLY A DRILL!

👟💛 A HUGE thank you to Cory Meyerer! 💛👟
This month, Fulton Schools was the lucky recipient of a carload of Adidas shoes donated by Cory Meyerer, a friend of Ms. Bodine, for our students! What an incredibly generous way to support kids in our community.
Having a good pair of shoes can make a real difference for a student, and we are so grateful that Cory thought of our students and wanted to help.
Thank you, Cory, for your generosity and for helping us make sure our students have what they need to be successful! 🏴☠️💙💛
Thank you, Cory! Our Fulton family appreciates you!
This month, Fulton Schools was the lucky recipient of a carload of Adidas shoes donated by Cory Meyerer, a friend of Ms. Bodine, for our students! What an incredibly generous way to support kids in our community.
Having a good pair of shoes can make a real difference for a student, and we are so grateful that Cory thought of our students and wanted to help.
Thank you, Cory, for your generosity and for helping us make sure our students have what they need to be successful! 🏴☠️💙💛
Thank you, Cory! Our Fulton family appreciates you!

Congratulations to Camryn and Roman, the 2026 Homecoming Queen and King

Fulton Athletics - Week of 09/21-9/26
Monday - 09/21
5:00pm - MS Volleyball Home vs Coleman
Tuesday - 09/22
5:30pm - JVA/Varsity Volleyball Home vs Merrill
6:00pm - MS Football @ Montabella
Wednesday - 09/23
4:30pm - MS/HS Cross Country @ Breckenridge MSAC meet
5:00pm - MS Volleyball Home vs Merrill
6:00pm - JV Football Home vs. Holton
Thursday - 09/24
5:30pm - JVA/Varsity Volleyball @ Ithaca
Friday - 09/25
7:00pm - Varsity Football @ Morrice
Saturday - 09/26
9:00am - JVA/JVB @ Chippewa Hills Tournament
9:00am - Varsity Volleyball @ Potterville Tournament
We are always looking for volunteers to help out at our home athletic events. If you are available to help out please visit our SignUp.com page and sign up for a day and time that works for you. Thank you!
https://signup.com/go/ZxSuAeU
Go Pirates!
#AllHandsOnDeck
Monday - 09/21
5:00pm - MS Volleyball Home vs Coleman
Tuesday - 09/22
5:30pm - JVA/Varsity Volleyball Home vs Merrill
6:00pm - MS Football @ Montabella
Wednesday - 09/23
4:30pm - MS/HS Cross Country @ Breckenridge MSAC meet
5:00pm - MS Volleyball Home vs Merrill
6:00pm - JV Football Home vs. Holton
Thursday - 09/24
5:30pm - JVA/Varsity Volleyball @ Ithaca
Friday - 09/25
7:00pm - Varsity Football @ Morrice
Saturday - 09/26
9:00am - JVA/JVB @ Chippewa Hills Tournament
9:00am - Varsity Volleyball @ Potterville Tournament
We are always looking for volunteers to help out at our home athletic events. If you are available to help out please visit our SignUp.com page and sign up for a day and time that works for you. Thank you!
https://signup.com/go/ZxSuAeU
Go Pirates!
#AllHandsOnDeck

This morning we conducted a fire drill at the Middle/High School and Elementary School buildings. THIS WAS ONLY A DRILL!

Picture Day is coming on October 2.
Order your pictures now.
Order your pictures now.

-PUBLIC NOTICE-

The JV Football game tonight will be a scrimmage with da Vinci. It will take place on the practice field so bring your lawn chair and support our Pirates! The scrimmage will start at 6:00 pm.

See You At The Pole is a national day of prayer for students. 6-12th grade students are welcome to join together on September 23rd at 7:30 am at the flagpole. This prayer time will be completely students led!
See you at the pole!!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=uTDqTIwL5-c&feature=shared
See you at the pole!!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=uTDqTIwL5-c&feature=shared

