Trojan Update

Big news! Fountain Middle School has officially been named a Purple Star School by the Colorado Department of Education! 💜

This award recognizes the school’s strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. From student transition support to dedicated staff and resources, FMS is proud to stand with those who serve. #PurpleStarSchool #FFC8Family #TodaysMissionFutureReady #MilitaryConnected

As we look ahead to the end of the semester, we want to inform you about our upcoming middle school semester final exams, which will take place from May 19 - 20.

Attendance is expected for all exams, and we encourage families to plan accordingly as this is the last week of school before the summer break.

Final exams play an important role in evaluating students' knowledge. They also help our teachers plan and make adjustments to better support student learning and success.

We understand you may have questions as we approach this time, and we are here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any clarification or further information.

Thank you for your continued support in helping your child succeed!

Dear Families,

The Colorado State Fair is inviting students to their “Back to School Day” held on Thursday, August 28th, starting at 3 p.m. Fair organizers want to provide students with discounted tickets for that event.

To take advantage of this opportunity, please complete this quick form.

Families who sign up will receive:

• (1) ticket per student redeemable on August 28th for FREE fair admission (Single-day gate admission is normally $7 for kids 5-12 and $15 for kids 13 and older.)

• (1) $25 carnival ride wristband (wristbands are normally $40).

• (1) Parent/guardian discount ticket ($3 discount off gate admission)

Tickets will be distributed at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. Please indicate the school your student will be attending next year in the form.

To receive these tickets, please complete the form by Thursday, May 22.

For the safety and care of all students, our campus opens at 8:10 AM. Students should not be on campus before this time unless they are participating in a supervised before-school activity. Families who need early drop-off options are encouraged to consider enrolling in the YMCA Middle School Program, which provides care for students who need to arrive before 8:10 AM. Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe.

After School Clubs & Tutoring Schedule: https://shorturl.at/fxMYW

1. 5 /6 - STEAM Competition (Trojan Arena)
2. 5 /8 - Band Concert
3. 5/13 -NJHS Induction
4. 5/15 - 8th Grade Field Trip
5. 5/15 - Last Day of after school clubs and tutoring
6. 5/19 - 5/20 - Final Exams
7. 5/21 - 6th & 7th Academic Awards - Day Time Event (6.1 & 7.1 Electives)
8. 5/22 - 8th Grade Awards Night, 8th Grade Last Day of School
9. 5/23 - Last Day of School

1. 5/5 FMS @ Horizon- Soccer & Softball
2. 5/7 FMS vs. Skyview- 4:15 Soccer & Softball
3. 5/8 FMS C Team Soccer Scrimmage- 4:15

Students are encouraged to attend after-school sporting events, but please note we don't offer transportation for spectators. Ensure your student is picked up at the venue by 6:30 p.m. Students leaving campus after school must have an adult escort to return for events.

Immunization reports and exemptions

The health office team is working on sending home non-compliant letters for students with missing or incomplete immunization records on file at school. Most incomplete records are due to the Tdap vaccine.

Colorado law requires students who are entering sixth grade to receive a tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. Please reach out to Nurse Ball for questions 719-358-4365/ lball@ffc8.org.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a safe and efficient carpool line. To maintain a smooth drop-off and pick-up process, please:

• Be patient and courteous to other drivers.
• Utilize the crosswalk for student drop-off and pick-up.
• Use the parking lot for longer drop-offs or unloading.
• Avoid blocking crosswalks or changing lanes within the carpool zone.
• Observe speed limits and follow traffic flow.
• Quick drop-offs: If your drop-off is quick, use the carpool line. For longer unloading, please use the parking lot.
• No trunk unloading: The carpool lane is not for unloading items from your trunk.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!

To maximize classroom time, follow these guidelines for delivering forgotten items during the school day:

Drop off forgotten items at the table near the Attendance Secretary's office, labeled with your student's name and grade.

Students can retrieve non-classroom items during lunch. Please note that only parents or guardians can deliver personal lunches to the Attendance office; we cannot accept deliveries from businesses or organizations.

"Change happens, like housing loss, homelessness, job challenges, and resource needs. If this applies to you, contact your District Liaison for support. We offer resources like a school pantry, clothes closet, hot meals program, parent resource nights, and more. Reach out to Promis Bruno, MSW, at 719-492-8810 or pbruno@ffc8.org for assistance."

Website: https://www.ffc8.org/FMS
Location: 515 North Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO, USA
Phone: 719 382 1580
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FMSTrojansFFC8/