Fulton Focus

It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the 2024-25 school year. I’m reaching out to share a growing concern for the youth of our community. Decades of research show that chronically absent students (students missing more than 10% of the school year) are less likely to be reading at grade level by third grade and are at a much higher risk of dropping out of school and not earning a high school diploma. Unfortunately, several grade levels have experienced much lower attendance this fall than in previous years:

• Kindergarten attendance is 14% below last year’s attendance rate.

• The fifth-grade student cohort attendance is 12% below last year’s attendance.

• Eighth-grade attendance is 12% below last year’s attendance.

Please find the complete attendance message in your email.

Reminder: The State Attendance Target is for 90% of students to attend school at least 90% of the time.

As part of our District's Strategic Plan, we surveyed students (grades 6-12), parents/guardians, and staff to gather information to assess the climate and culture of Fulton Public Schools.

Below is the number of responses received for each survey.

Parent/Guardian Survey - 172 responses

Student Engagement Survey - 659 responses

Employee Engagement Survey -182 responses

Survey results can be found on our district website - fulton58.org; under the Communications Department.

https://www.fulton58.org/departments/communications

Contact any FHS Student Council member to purchase your It's a "Hornet State of Mind" Courtwarming Shirts!

Available in Short Sleeve ($13), Long Sleeve ($20), & Crewneck ($25). Please note that youth sizes are only available in short sleeve & crewneck styles.

Orders and payment are due by 3:00 pm January 23rd, 2025.

Monday, 2/3 - "Welcome to New York" - Wear your airport attire!

Tuesday, 2/4 - "Time to Explore" - Wear your tourist attire!

Wednesday, 2/5 - "Decade of New York" - Dress as your favorite decade!

Thursday, 2/6 - "Lights! Camera! Action" - Dress as your favorite celebrity!

Friday, 2/7 - "Hornet State of Mind" - Wear your courtwarming shirts or Black & Gold!

Saturday, 2/8 - "Night in Manhattan" - Courtwarming Dance is from 8-10:30pm!

Administrative Opportunities:

Administrative Intern (Middle School) 2025-26

Certified Opportunities:

Teacher - Special Education (ECSE) 2025-26

Teacher - Foreign Language (High School) 2025-26

Teacher - Science (High School) 2025-26

Reading Interventionist (Grades 1-5) 2025-26

Teacher - Science (Middle School) 2025-26

Teacher - Special Education (Middle School) 2025-26

Teacher - Kindergarten 2025-26

Teacher - Special Education - Behavior Classroom (Elementary) 2025-26

Teacher - ELA (Middle School) 2024-25

Teacher - Special Education (PreK-12) 2025-26

Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Behavior Specialist 2025-26

Teacher - English as a Second Language 2025-26

Teacher - Visually Impaired 2025-26

Teacher - Elementary (1st-5th) 2025-26

Teacher - FACS (High School) 2025-26

Support Staff Opportunities:

Bus Aide

Bus Driver

Custodian

Food Service Staff

School Nurse Substitute

Special Education Paraprofessional

Coaching Opportunities:

Middle School Head Track Coach 2024-25

Interim High School Assistant Track Coach 2024-25

High School Head Football Coach 2025-26

High School Head Volleyball Coach 2025-26

Fulton Public Schools has adopted the "I Love U Guys" Foundation's Standard Response Protocol (SRP) as part of our district wide emergency operations plan.

The SRP is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol.

The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account to complete the 2024-25 Free & Reduced Meal Application online or access the PDF application at this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdevybnp

This form must be completed each year to qualify. Unsure if you qualify, complete the form, and our Food Service Department will process it and let you know!

Completed applications can be dropped off at our Central Office (2 Hornet Drive), during Open House, or sent in with your student on the first day of school.

If you have any questions, please contact our Food Service Department at 573.590.8045.

Fulton Public Schools is not offering a damage waiver for Student Chromebooks this year. Fees will be assessed on damaged Chromebooks due to misuse.

Questions: Contact our Technology Department at 573.590.8040

Interested in subbing for Fulton Public School; visit penmaceducation.com/central-mo for more information.

Fulton Public Schools utilizes Infinite Campus as our Student Information System.

Please make sure you can access your Parent Portal account as critical information about the start of the school year including online registration will be communicated through this system.

If you experience any issues accessing your account or have any questions, please reach out to our Technology Department at 573.590.8040 between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm M-F.

Easy access to staff directories, school calendars, lunch menus, news and so much more!!!

Android: https://tinyurl.com/5cu8mrku

Apple: https://tinyurl.com/2vy7jsma

In an effort to consolidate information, we have created a district handbook for families PK-12th Grade.https://tinyurl.com/26nrm3xb

Be on the lookout for building newsletters for building specific procedures such as expectations, arrival & dismissal procedures etc.

The Fulton Public School District relies heavily on email and text messaging for communications with parents.

Please make sure your email address and phone number are correct in your Parent Portal.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Communication is a vital part of the school experience!

Fulton Public Schools utilizes Finalsite's Blackboard system for mass notifications. You will receive texts from "60680".

*Direct Report from our SIS System - only household parents will receive messages.

"Honoring Our Hornets" is a way for you to express your gratitude to any Fulton Public Schools employee who goes above and beyond what is expected. Anyone can submit an "Honoring Our Hornets" nomination for any Fulton Public Schools employee.

*Recipients will be selected monthly from the nominations received.

Submit An "Honoring Our Hornets" Today!

You may have noticed a new School Violence Tip Line link on our Fulton58 website under the Resources tab. This is an anonymous tip line linked to the Missouri Highway Patrol's Courage2Report Missouri. To prevent school violence, they offer three ways to anonymously report a concern. When a tip is submitted it immediately goes to law enforcement and notifies the school administrators. Please take the time to watch the video below, and to read the Student and Parent Frequently Asked Questions.

January 20, 2025 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr Day

February 12, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting, FHS Library, 7pm

February 14, 2025 - No School - Teacher PD Day

February 17, 2025 - No School - Presidents' Day

March 12, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting, FHS Library, 7pm

March 24 - 28, 2025 - No School - Spring Break

April 16, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting, FHS Library, 7pm

April 18, 2025 - No School - Mid Semester Break

April 21, 2025 - No School

May 14, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting, FHS Library, 7pm

May 22, 2025 - Last Day of Classes - Dismiss 2 hours Early

June 2 - 27, 2025 - Summer School

June 11, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting, FHS Library, 7pm

June 19, 2025 - No Summer School Classes - Juneteenth

Email: communications@fulton58.org
Website: www.fulton58.org
Location: 2 Hornet Drive, Fulton, MO
Phone: 573-590-8000

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