The Gladiator Gazette 3.19.25

During the March 4, 2025 Board of Education meeting, Fowlerville Community Schools recognized its building Teachers of the Year as well as the Support Staff Persons of the Year. Please join us in congratulating them for their dedicated and unwavering commitment to the students in our district.

Fowlerville High School - Dawn Nabozny

Fowlerville Junior High - Christina Freeman

Kreeger Elementary School - Shelby Wallace

Fowlerville Elementary School - Krystal Sweet

Transportation - Susan Limonoff

Paraprofessionals - Amanda Evens

Maintenance - John Brozek

Little Glad Center - Hunter Stobierski

General Support (Fowlerville Elementary) - Doug Bigos

Food & Nutrition Services - Stacy Salois

Ancillary Staff - Laura Young

Administrative Support - Kristine Esch

Fowlerville Community Schools is pleased to announce that we have School of Choice openings available in all grade levels for the 2025-26 school year. Families considering enrolling their student in our district, should begin the enrollment process on our website by completing either the Livingston County School of Choice Application or Outside Livingston County School of Choice Application.

Registration continues to remain open on our website for both Kindergarten and Kinder Academy for Fall 2025 at Fowlerville Elementary School. If any families need assistance with registration, they are encouraged to call the school at 517.223.6008. We also want to thank WILX TV-10 for visiting our new school and filming a School's Rule feature. Be sure to check it out!

Fowlerville Community Schools is excited to announce enrollment for the Little Glad Early Childhood Center is now open for Fall 2025-26. Michigan's Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is ranked #1 in the nation, and now nearly all 4-year olds qualify for FREE preschool. Fowlerville's GSRP program offers full-day enrollment, Monday through Friday with seven hours of programming each day - at no cost to nearly all families.

We are also expanding our Little Glad Early Childhood Center with renovations to the H.T. Smith building. Our program has earned a five-star rating from Great Start Quality ensuring top-tier early childhood education.

To enroll, call 517.223.6480 and our team will assist you. Learn more about our programs on our website. We look forward to welcoming your family to the Little Glad Early Childhood Center for the 2025-26 school year!

Fowlerville High School gymnast, Morgan Thomas, had an impressive run at the 2025 Individual Gymnastics Finals on March 8 at Kenowa Hills High School in Grand Rapids. During this competition, Morgan earned the following honors:

• Division 2 Floor Exercise - 2nd place with a score of 9.475
• Division 2 Vault - 3rd place with a score of 9.100
• Division 2 Beam - 5th place with a score of 9.275
• Division 2 Bars - 32nd place with a score of 7.900

Congratulations to Morgan on a fantastic season which also included being named the Regional Champion in the All-Around competition! #GoGlads

Fowlerville High School proudly recognized the outstanding achievements of over 275 students at the Honor Awards Ceremony hosted today at the Alverson Performing Arts Center. This special event celebrated the students who have demonstrated academic excellence and made positive contributions to the school community. The ceremony served as a testament to their dedication, perseverance and commitment to success.

Fowlerville High School extends its appreciation to the families, staff and community members who continue to support and encourage student achievement. Congratulations to all of the honorees on this well-deserved recognition.

Fowlerville High School FFA Advisor, Curtis Refior, has received an Honorary State Degree during the first general session of the 97th Michigan FFA State Convention. This esteemed recognition is a testament to Mr. Refior's unwavering dedication, mentorship and contributions to the success of FFA students at our school. Through his passion for agricultural education and commitment to developing future leaders, he has made a lasting impact on countless students, guiding them toward personal and academic growth. His support and encouragement have helped shape the FFA program into a thriving and enriching experience for all involved. Fowlerville High School is incredibly proud to celebrate Mr. Refior's well-deserved achievement and grateful for his continuous efforts in inspiring the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Kim Hively, formerly our Director of Transportation & Custodial Services has been promoted to Director of Operations after the departure of Marty Sabo, who served as the Director of Maintenance. In her new role, Hively will oversee Transportation, Custodial Services, Grounds and Maintenance. As part of these changes, Liz Gullett has been promoted to Transportation Supervisor.

We believe these changes will lead to increased collaboration and efficiency across various departments. Please congratulate both Kim Hively and Liz Gullett.

With the support of the Livingston County Farm Bureau, Natalie Kreeger Elementary students had the FARM Science Lab visit the week of March 11. The Farm Lab is a 40-foot mobile classroom, tooled with STEM-based lessons that are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes to increase agricultural awareness.

The FARM Science Programs reinforce grade-level standards with hands-on science opportunities while increasing students’ knowledge of how agriculture impacts their daily lives. Each lesson has been individually crafted and tested by certified teachers. Students engaged in hour long lessons focusing on soil erosion and plastics. The staff and students enjoyed this hands-on experience and are appreciative of the support of Livingston County Farm Bureau to make it possible for the lab experience.

Junior High students who plan to participate in track and field this spring, must have a sports physical on file with the athletic office before they can begin practice on Monday, March 31, 2025.

In addition, ticket pricing for all spectators at the high school athletic events is $5.00, with the following accommodations:

• One Elementary student is free with a paid adult spectator
• Children under age 5 are free
• Senior Citizens (62+) will be admitted free of charge
• CAAC passes will be accepted for free admittance
• Punch cards can be bought for $35, which allows for 10 game entries
• FHS Students can enter free
• FCS Staff can enter free

Finally, for the two Junior High spring events, there will be no charge for any spectators. We hope to see you during the spring sports season!

The March is Reading Month activities have been continuing at Fowlerville Elementary School. Last week, State Representative Jason Woolford read to a few of their classes. In addition, many Fowlerville High School leadership students have spent time in the building working with the students on their reading.

As a reminder, Fowlerville Elementary School will host its Family Literacy Night tomorrow, March 20 from 5:30-7:00 pm and wrap up their spirit week with Down Syndrome Awareness Day on Friday, March 21 by encouraging students to rock a pair of fun socks.

Fowlerville Junior High School has earned an Emerald designation from the Michigan Green Schools program! This program, housed within the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), offers schools the opportunity to earn a designation as either a Green, Emerald or Evergreen School by engaging in environmental stewardship activities. These designations reflect a school's commitment to sustainability and environmental education.

In prior years, the school has received a Green designation, meaning they have completed at least 10 environmental activities. This year, the school completed at least 15 activities, earning them the upgraded Emerald designation. This has been a school-wide effort with activities including art upcycling materials, comparing/contrasting frogs, math classes doing scatter plots on deer population, and recycling of paper, just to name a few. Way to go, Gladiators!

World Down Syndrome Day is recognized globally on March 21 as a day dedicated to raising awareness about Down syndrome and promoting rights, inclusion and well-being of individuals with down syndrome. The date, March 21 was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which is characteristic of Down syndrome. On this day, people world-wide come together to celebrate the abilities and achievements of individuals with Down syndrome, while advocating for their inclusion in all aspects of society.

At Natalie Kreeger Elementary, students and staff will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing mismatched socks and creating a wall of mismatched socks, symbolizing the uniqueness and individuality of people with Down syndrome, while also showing support for the global movement of inclusion and acceptance. Get those crazy socks out on Friday!

March

• 20 - Fowlerville Elementary Family Literacy Night, 5:30-7:00 pm
• 21 - World Down Syndrome Day - Rock the Socks!
• 24-28 - Spring Break
• 31 - Classes Resume

• 01-30 - MSU Science Fair
• 05 - Livingston County Parent Summit, Parker Middle School, Howell, 8:30 am
• 11 - High School Play of Clue, Alverson Center, 7:00 pm
• 12 - High School Play of Clue, Alverson Center, 7:00 pm
• 13 - High School Play of Clue, Alverson Center, 2:00 pm