The Gladiator Gazette 2.5.25

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open on the district's website. In addition, a presentation and tour is scheduled for both February 20 and February 27 from 5:30-6:30 pm for parents interested in hearing from the principal and getting a tour of the new building.

Fowlerville Elementary School, which houses the Kinder Academy as well as all Kindergarten through second grade classrooms, just opened to students on January 23. This brand-new, state-of-art facility provides an exceptional learning environment for our youngest learners.

If you need assistance with registration or are unable to attend either of the evening events, please reach out to the Fowlerville Elementary School office at 517.223.6008 for additional assistance or to schedule an appointment. Gladiators begin here!

The Gladiator wrestling team beat Mason on January 29 to become the CAAC Red champions for the first time since 2013. In addition, on Saturday, February 1, the team attended the CAAC Wrestling Invite, which included 21area teams. Both the boys and girls wrestling teams took first place, the only school to have both the boys and girls teams win in the same year.

Because of these performances, the team was named the WLNS Team of the Week. Today, February 5, the team heads to Mason to participate in the District Championship. Go Gladiators!

A couple of snow days delaying the official opening date of the new Fowlerville Elementary School certainly didn't damper the excitement for students as they entered the building for the first time on Thursday, January 23. The staff would like thank everyone who made the move and first week so memorable for all of the students. A special shout out of thanks goes to the custodial staff, transportation department, the National Junior Honor Society students and Munsell Enterprises for making the dismissal signs. In addition, we want to thank all district families for their patience as new arrival and dismissal procedures were rolled out. We know change can be hard, but we are grateful as you work with us to ensure the safety of all of our students.

The district would like to thank the ladies of St. John Lutheran Church in Fowlerville for donating winter coats, hats, gloves and extra clothes for students in need. These donations will be put to good use in making sure our students stay warm and dry.

Our Natalie Kreeger Elementary students are hosting a coin war and candy gram sale February 10-14 to support C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Students can collect loose change and add it to the change bucket or purchase a candy gram (.50 cents each) in support of students who are fighting illnesses.

Finally, the Fowlerville community also lost former student Caleb Shermoe in late January. Please keep Caleb's family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn his loss.

Mark you calendars! The spring play, Clue, is coming to Fowlerville High School on April 11 and 12 at 7:00 pm and April 13 at 2:00 pm. Tickets for each performance at the Alverson Center for Performing Arts will be $10. Rehearsals are well underway, the set is being designed and you can expect a great show!

The Livingston Educational Service Agency, in partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection, is offering a free virtual mental health series on a variety of topics during the month of February. Learn more about motivating your child, suicide prevention, the effects of screen time on mental health and establishing healthy boundaries to name a few. Start times are at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm and can be accessed by registering at: https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex.

In addition, they will host a LIVE Ask A Therapist session on February 19 beginning at 8:00 p.m. If you need support registering for any of the events, please contact: info@cookcenter.org.

Fowlerville High School's FFA students will host regional competition on February 13, from 2:00-7:00 pm. Michigan FFA prepares students to fulfill the growing diversity and new opportunities in the industry of agriculture. In addition, the organization also helps develop leadership skills, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Best of luck to all of our students!

Fowlerville Recreation will host a Daddy Daughter(s) Dance on Friday, February 21 at the Munn building beginning at 7:00 pm. Admission is $30 per family and includes a live DJ, photo booth/keepsake photo, arts and crafts, snacks and punch. Pre- registration is required. The Munn building is located at 450 N. Hibbard Street.

Register today using this QR code!

February

• 08 - Boys Individual Wrestling District Competition
• 09 - Girls Individual Wrestling District Competition
• 13 - FHS Hosts FFA Regional Competition
• 16 - Dance Express Annual Showcase, Alverson Center for Performing Arts, 2:00 pm
• 17 - No School, President's Day
• 18 - No School, Teacher Professional Development Day
• 20 - Kindergarten Registration Meeting, Fowlerville Elementary School, 5:30 pm
• 21 - Fowlerville Daddy Daughter(s) Dance, 7:00 pm
• 27 - Kindergarten Registration Meeting, Fowlerville Elementary School, 5:30 pm

March

• 3-7 - Kreeger Elementary Scholastic Book Fair
• 11 - Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
• 20 - Fowlerville Elementary Family Reading Night