Fulton Middle and High Schools

Staff 27 Students 40

Staff versus Student game happening now!

Meeting tonight for any middle schoolers interested in the Washington D.C. trip. Zoom or in the library at 6pm.

Summer bond projects have begun! Thank to our Fulton community for approving these improvements to our schools.

Please remember that tomorrow is election day. Please don't forget to vote to support the two ballot questions for Fulton Schools. Polls are open from 7:00am - 8:00pm.

Parents, Guardians, and Fulton Community- Fulton Middle and High School is seeking volunteers to help supervise our lunch room from 10:30-11:10 and 11:50–12:30 daily. We are currently booking the rest of the school year. Each person must complete and submit a background check form to the office the week before. You only need to complete the background check once a year. The background check form can be downloaded at https://5il.co/189l8 on our website. It can be emailed to the office: mshs@fultonpirates.net or dropped off. The Sign Up is available here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA5AB2DA1FFC61-mayjune Thank you so very much for taking the time to support your students and school.

This week's Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Canfield. This is her 7th year in education. She loves Kit Kats and Kettle Corn.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Ms. Andrews, Mrs. Butler, Ms. Wilson, Mrs. Draher, Ms. Rose, and Mrs. Reynolds. They keep the offices running smoothly all day long, and we couldn't do it without them.

Thank you to all of our bus drivers on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Be sure to thank your driver when you see them today.

Congratulations to the top academic seniors. Valedictorians Emily Stinson and Avery Walden Salutatorian Elizabeth Sheahan Seniors graduating with High Honors Dezmond Blair Morgan Kowalesky Elizabeth Leslie Aliesha Salogar Abigail Warnke Seniors graduating with Honors Jordyn Alexander Emilie Buscemi Emily Henry Jadon Podolak Bruce Thelen Macey Vandervest Congratulations again and excellent work.

This week's Staff Spotlight is Mrs. DeMott. This is her second year at Fulton, but she has been working in education for 11 years. Her favorite thing about working at Fulton Schools is the small school setting, so she can get to know her students.

Congratulations to our Gratiot County Optimist Honorees who were honored in Alma tonight. Christian Lopez-Villareal Frank Morford Ava Thelen Rainee Swartz Avery Walden Hunter Witt Also a big thank you to Fulton Board Member and Optimist Club Member, Jennifer Whitford, for presenting our awards tonight.

Last week Deputy Tahvonen and K9 Maverick came to give a demonstration in our high school health class.

Wednesdays in 9th Grade Health Class include yoga and mediation practice thanks to Mr. Woodman, our resident yoga instructor. He hopes to expand the program next year.

Robotics has returned! March saw our robotics team at the Midland Robotics Competition. Fulton and Bot 9246 had a great experience.

Over Spring Break Ms. Ballivian and Mrs. DeMott took a group of students to Greece and Italy. They had an amazing time (and some wonderful food). Thank you to both teachers for helping make this trip possible. Planning is starting for the next trip in 2025!

This week's Staff Spotlight is Ms. Chapin. She is new to Fulton this year. In her free time she enjoys down time with her fiancé, 2 cats and dog. As well as collecting plants, reading a good book, and traveling.

The MSAC Honors Band had its full-day workshop and performance in March at Carson City-Crystal High School. Fulton Band members spend the day learning music that culminated in a community concert. Check out the recording- https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/carson-citycrystal-high-school-carson-city-mi/evt8fb13e9dbc?fbclid=IwAR0FHARS-tJrTBQrpGDuOucBdblp0glwP6Kgdq-y5pLt5PC-2_6WXKvPG14

Information for the upcoming Middle School Washington, D.C trip. ***This will be for current 6th and 7th graders*** The plan is to restart the trip and run it every two years. First meeting is scheduled for May 2nd @ 6pm. Contact Ms. Chapin at chapine@fultonpirates.net The 8th+ will have an opportunity to visit Germany (contact Mr. Goodspeed for information) through the LINKS exchange program. Planning is also in the works for Ms. Ballivian's next trip out of the country for 2026. There may be a US Government trip option coming.

Parents, Guardians, and Fulton Community- Fulton Middle and High School is currently seeking volunteers to help supervise our lunch room from 10:30-11:10 and 11:50–12:30 each day. We are currently booking the month of April. Each person will need to complete and submit a background check form to the office the week prior. You only need to complete the background check once a year. The background check form can be downloaded at https://5il.co/189l8 on our website. It can be emailed to the office: mshs@fultonpirates.net or dropped off. The April Sign Up is available here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ba5ab2da1ffc61-april#/ Thank you so very much for taking the time to support your students and school.