September: Week of September 16-20, 2024
Monday (9/16/24)
- AST 2:45 pm - 3:40 pm
- College Financial Aid Night in FHS Lecture Room - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday (9/17/24)
- College Visit - University of Alabama (During Lunch)
- AST 2:45 pm - 3:40 pm
- Constitution Day in SRT - No Travel while presentation is taking place
Wednesday (9/18/24)
- College Visit - Northwood University 10:05 am
- Building Leadership Meeting - 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
- AST 2:45 pm - 3:40 pm
Thursday (9/19/24)
- Picture Retake Day during SRT
- AST 2:45 pm - 3:40 pm
- Key Club Meeting - 2:45 p.m. in Lecture Room
- Dress Drive Pick-up Day #3 of 3
- Deadline for HOCO Guest Dance Passes
Friday (9/20/24)
- Football vs. Holly (home) - Heroes' Night
Voter Registration Week
Governor Whitmer has declared Voter Registration Week this week.
In 2023, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4569 into law, which allows future Michigan voters to pre-register to vote when they turn 16 years old. This pre-registration enables eligible voters to vote as soon as they turn 18. To use this pre-registration process, a person must be at least 16 years old but not older than 17 and-a-half years old. If you pre-register, you can participate in early in-person or absentee voting for an election as long as you will be 18 on or before the date of the election. Those eligible to vote who are already older than 17.5 years old, were previously allowed to register under MI law.
Click HERE to learn more about the Preregistration process.
Click HERE to Register or Preregister to vote.
Click HERE to learn about upcoming elections and options for voting.
FHS Student Council's Homecoming Dress Drive
- FHS Student Council is organizing a Homecoming Dress Drive.
- Donate gently worn Homecoming Dresses between August 26th and September 9th, in Room 1-108 or the FHS Main Office.
- Students in NEED of a dress, who want to see what is available, please use the QR Code in the graphic below to see when Pick Up Dates are available and how to make an appointment.
LifeTouch School Pictures Distributed in SRT on Aug 27th, Retake Day is September 19th
Students who had his/her picture taken during schedule pick-up in August, should have received his/her picture packet in SRT on Tuesday, August 27th or Thursday, August 29th. Students in GCI who missed getting his/her picture package, should see Mrs. Bakker in the Main Office to pick it up.
Here is a link for viewing/ordering: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
Picture Day ID: EVTF3ZFWN
Picture Retake Day: Thursday, September 19 during SRT (GCI Students in Session #1 or #2 can have picture taken early - LifeTouch will be here beginning at 7:00 a.m.)
September: Week of September 23 - 27, 2024 - HOMECOMING WEEK
Monday (9/23/24)
- Powder Puff Football Game - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday (9/24/24)
Wednesday (9/25/24)
Thursday (9/26/27)
- Last Day for HOCO Ticket Sales
Friday (9/27/24) - Half Day of School/Dismissal at 10:54 a.m.
- Positivity Day
- HOCO Parade at WOW on Ellen Street
- HOCO Football vs. Kearsley - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday (9/28/24)
- HOCO Dance - 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. - All tickets are Pre-Sale, No Sales at Door
September/October: Week of September 30 - October 4, 2024
Monday (9/30/24)
- After School Tutoring 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Tuesday (10/1/24)
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Wednesday (10/2/24) - Count Day
- Custodial Appreciation Day
- After School Tutoring cancelled due to FHS Staff Meeting
- FHS Staff Meeting from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. in Lecture Room
Thursday (10/3/24)
- After School Tutoring 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Friday (10/4/24)
- Miller Manufacturing Day Field Trip
- Football vs. Linden (away) - Stuff the Bus Event
October: Week of October 7 - 11, 2024
Monday (10/7/24):
- After School Tutoring: Cancelled due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 - 7 p.m. in the Aux Gym & FHS Cafeteria
Tuesday (10/8/24)
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Wednesday (10/9/24)
- Data Dig Day 8:00 - 2:30 p.m.
- After School Tutoring: Cancelled due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Parent/Teacher Conferences 4 - 7 p.m. in the Aux Gym & FHS Cafeteria
Thursday (10/10/24)
- SRT Class Meeting with Jostens - Seniors for Cap & Gown & 10th Grade for Class Rings
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Friday (10/11/24) - No School due to Parent/Teacher Conferences
- No School for GCI due to Professional Development Day
October: Week of October 14 - 18, 2024
Monday: (10/14/24)
- PSAT/NSMQT Testing (for those who signed up by October 4th)
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Tuesday: (10/15/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Wednesday (10/16/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- School Improvement/Building Leadership Team Mtg. - 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Thursday (10/17/24):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Key Club Meeting at 2:45 pm.
Friday (10/18/24):
- FHS Varsity Football Crossover Game (opponent TBD)
PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Testing
ATTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS! You may now sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT in the Counseling Office. This is an excellent practice experience for the SAT, which you are required to take your junior year as part of the state testing and can be used for admittance to college. Furthermore, students who take the PSAT/NMSQT as juniors may qualify for National Merit awards and scholarships. It is highly recommended that all college prep students take this test!
Date of Test: Monday, October 14th from 7:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Cost: $20.00, which is due at the time you sign up. Checks can be made out to FHS.
Sign up by: Friday, October 4th (in the Counseling Office).
Powder Puff Football
Students interested in participating in the Powder Puff game need to fill out the Powder Puff Sign Up Form (see link below) by: No later than September 11th at 10:00 a.m.
At the Informational Meeting, a permission slip with equipment, jersey number selection, number of practices, and other behavioral expectations will be covered. Permission slips are available in the Main Office or Athletic Office.
For more information, contact Athletic Director, Mr. Ed Uhrik @euhrik@fentonschools.org
Senior Powder Puff Practice Schedule: (Players must attend at least 4 out of 6 practices to play in the game) - Remaining practice dates
9/17 - 5 pm - 6:30 pm
9/19 - 5pm - 6:30 pm
9/21 - 10 am - 12 pm - Uniform Decoration Day (Does not count as a practice)
9/22 - 2 pm - 3:30 pm - Walk through at football field
Junior Powder Puff Practice Schedule: (Still looking for Parents to Coach) - contact Jennifer Wright at jwright@fentonschools.org for more information.
Junior Powder Puff practices - Join Remind text @26powder to 81010 - Remaining Practice dates
Sat. Sept. 14th Noon-1:30pm
Sun. Sept. 15th 6-7:30pm
Note Juniors: Join the Remind Code: @26powder and Google Form for roster/t-shirt order https://forms.gle/HjovGHTVwXhaxQx97 and girls need to bring $20.
Dropping Off Items to FHS
Visitors will need to use the FHS main entrance off of Shiawassee Avenue to drop off forgotten items. To enter the building you will need to:
1) Buzz the intercom on the brick wall near the last door on the right-hand side.
2) FHS Clerical staff will greet you and determine the need to "buzz" you in.
3) If attending a meeting, proceed to the office.
4) If dropping off an item, use the labels on the table outside.
5) Take a label from the cup.
6) Write your student's name on the label, then place it on the item being dropped off.
7) Text your student to let them know the item is here.
8) Students will be able to pick up the item during passing time or the end of the day
Links to Important FHS Items
1. Application for Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch - which also includes discounts on Pay to Play, AP & IB Testing Fees, Chromebook fees, Summer School, etc. https://fenton.familyportal.cloud/
2. Bus Routes: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2673/FPS/4721453/Fenton_Bus_Routes___Stop_Times_2024.pdf
3. Cell Phone Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-b5GkqWwuQmFvARZHkNoICxojtwysp0G/view?usp=sharing
4. Lunch Menu: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2409121612125386&page=menus
5. Medication Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xHcajfjWo3vXFDHGqU7bFpGkmJxLxnTtECAv-bg_FZc/edit?usp=sharing
6. No Outside Food Deliveries: Prior approval must also be obtained for parents wanting to deliver outside food items to his/her student and friends as this competes with what is sold in the cafeteria as part of the federal school lunch programs, creates confusion, incorrectly implies students can order food for delivery to the cafeteria, and arrangements must be made to find an alternate location for food consumption for the group.
7. Parking Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4pr5MSTF2M3BTWhJh4q3Eo2x9UZYgfR4-b6y8aCfFznT4Ug/closedform
Board Game Club - Mondays & Fridays from 2:40 to 3:30 p.m. in Room #-155
Do you want a club where you can hang out and have fun?
Board Game Club might be right for you! We hang out on Monday and Friday afternoons until 3:30 and play board games. You can bring a friend, you can bring a game, or you can come on your own and play a game that we have.
It is a drop in club, so join us when you can.
Mondays and Fridays in room 3-155 until 3:30.
Our first meeting will be this Friday, September 6.
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Way Coffee Company/Collaboration Grounds
The Way Coffee Company is an instructional program and employment experience for students with learning differences. FAPS and Way Coffee Company (WCC) have partnered for Co-Op opportunities, with the coffee trailer coming to schools and the FEF Pancake Breakfast. These opportunities aid in transitional programming for many students and provides them with job skills/training.
Please check out their physical store location in Fenton (see graphic below).
Community Bulletin Board
This is a reminder that we have a "Community Bulletin Board" on our district website where we post digital flyers related to community events, local clubs or activities, community sports programs, etc... Please visit the link to see what's happening throughout our community! #WeAreFenton
Greater Flint Educational Consortium (GFEC) & U of M Flint Host Teacher Education Symposium
The Greater Flint educational Consortium (GFEC) and University of Michigan Flint is pleased to host the 3rd Annual Teacher Leadership Symposium for Genesee County high school juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in Education – early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, special education, and MORE!
The event will be held on October 17, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at UM Flint in the Harding Mott University Center. Only 210 spots are available so early registration is recommended.
SEE MRS. GRADY IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE TO REGISTER!
24/7 On Demand Chat Tutoring
The Varsity Tutors Platform gives your student more opportunities to learn at their own pace. 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review are live tutoring resources to help your
student with any questions about homework, classwork, or test prep. Live group classes, recorded classes, and celebrity-led StarCourses allow your student to learn more about the subjects they’re interested in, and add a touch of fun. Assessments and self study practice problems provide
opportunities to drill skills towards mastery. And college prep & admissions resources ensure that
your student has the best resources available to secure their future.
College Financial Aid Night - Monday, September 16th
A representative from Oakland University will travel to Fenton High School to provide important information on completing the FAFSA (financial aid form), how the FAFSA form impacts student loans, and other critical Financial Aid information for families with a senior heading to college.
Senior Interview
Seniors (and senior parents) should begin scheduling a Senior Interview with the counselor. Senior interviews take place during the month of September & October and cover important information including:
- Credit Check (to ensure credits for graduation, NCAA, etc.)
- College Applications, Counselor Recommendations & Common App
- Financial Aid/FAFSA form
Parents may call the Counseling Office at (810) 591-2612 to schedule this appointment, so it best fits your schedule.
NOTE: Links below can ONLY be accessed from Senior Students' Gmail account.
Common App
Seniors, you have until November 1st to meet Early Application deadlines for colleges. If you are applying to college using the "Common App," remember this application has a Counselor Recommendation component to it.
Deadline for submitting your Common App Counselor Request is NO later than Friday, October 18th. Submissions after that date, may not meet the November 1st application deadline.
Parchment - Send Transcripts to Colleges, Employers, or Self
Parchment allows families/students to request, send, and, store transcripts. It also includes powerful tools to research colleges and admissions. We advise NOT to use school email addresses during the registration process, as there may be a need to access this resource beyond high school years.
To access Parchment, please follow these steps:
1. Login/ Register - Sign in at www.parchment.com and click Sign Up to log in or register.
2. Add School - Click Get Started, and add high school(s).
3. Select Destinations- Select destinations such as colleges, NCAA, Common Application, or yourself, and review your selection.
4. Provide Consent- Complete waiver form and e-sign the transcript authorization form.
5. Payment - Provide debit/credit card payment if fees are required.
6. Track Order - Order Status will be emailed and updated in Parchment account.
Free College Admission & Placement Resources
As you prepare to take your exam, it is critical to have a solid grasp of your current level of concept mastery to know your strengths and weaknesses in order to plan your studies accordingly.
By measuring your level of understanding of the concepts, topics, and ideas that you will encounter with Mometrix’s practice tests, you will be able to identify potential areas of improvement.
From there, Mometrix’s free college admissions and placement study resources will provide you with study tips and hints designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you will need to succeed on test day.
Link to Website: https://www.mometrix.com/academy/college-admissions-and-placement/
Work Permits
Under 16 years: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/work-permits
Age 16–17 yrs: https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/work-permits
Weekly Updates
Every Friday, FHS will push out a Weekly Update to students/parents. These updates are also posted on the Fenton Area Public Schools website and are housed there for families to be able to refer back to them.
1. Go to www.fentonschools.org
2. Click on Schools & select Fenton High School
3. Go to heading "Our School"
4. Look for subheading called "Weekly Updates"
Synergy
Google Classroom - How to JOIN A Class
All FHS Students - Join Classes in Google Classroom
After getting your schedule online via Parent/Student Vue, ALL FHS students should go into the Google Classroom and enter the "Class Codes" for the correct hour and class taught by his/her teachers.
To "join" the Google Classroom for all of your classes follow these three steps:
1. Check your FHS gmail for a Google Classroom invite from your teacher.
2. If there is no invite, log into Google Classroom to see if the classroom is there to JOIN. You are looking for a JOIN code.
3. Email your teacher (ex. jane doe = jdoe@fentonschools.org). You can find the first initial of your teacher's first name on your schedule.
Note: Parents can also JOIN a class in Google Classroom to view grades, assignments, project and test reminders, handouts, etc. Email the teacher and ask for a Google Classroom invite.
E-Funds
Parents should set up an E-funds account by following these steps:
1. Locate your child's student ID number (six-digit number on report cards & transcripts) and
go to the E-funds website.
2. https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56532
3. Click on "Create an Account".
4. Provide request information.
5. Click "Create Account".
Introduction Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uAryLiihmygRVYwEYXLObRo1TjwFuFtiIVTBn_UvzSg/edit?usp=sharing
Link to Informational Document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IqIXFV3Y1rG1jX_2jw1cWUyv-fR1MVObkxBg-pTQbsY/edit?usp=sharing
Protect MI Child Registry Keeps Kids Safe from Adult Ads Online
ProtectMiChild is a free, secure program that keeps kids safe from adult-oriented advertising via social media, text, and email.
Parents can register their children’s social media handles, phone numbers, and email addresses to block ads for products like alcohol, tobacco, pornography, and online gaming.
Link to Website: https://www.protectmichild.com/
MiABLE - Encourages Those With Disabilities to Open an Account
MiABLE account owners lead by example to inspire others to open disability savings accounts
In recognition of the 34th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July, the Michigan Department of Treasury enlisted the help of MiABLE account owners in its ongoing campaign to encourage others with disabilities to open their own MiABLE savings accounts.
"Just as the ADA has provided legal security and equality of opportunity for people with disabilities for more than three decades, MiABLE continues to open the door for financial security and opportunity for people with disabilities and their families," said R. Scott de Varona, MiABLE program director. "MiABLE benefits thousands of Michiganders every day, and the best testimonial for opening a MiABLE account comes from the people who already have seen what it can do for their financial freedom."
For more information or to open a MiABLE account, go to the MiABLE website at: https://savewithable.com/mi/home.html
FHS & Easter Seals
FHS has partnered with Easterseals of Michigan. Easterseals offers school-based therapy with an onsite clinician 5 days per week including:
- Individual, family & group therapy utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Specialized training & support services for parents & teachers
- Connections to numerous community resources
- Less time missed at work/school
- Fewer transportation conflicts
- Students can make appointments when convenient (avoiding test days, etc.)
Please contact the Counseling Department for more information at (810) 591-2612.
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
Kinship Care
Contact: 800-535-1218 (Monday - Friday, 9-4 PM).
WEBSITE: kinship.msu.edu EMAIL: kinship@msu.edu
FARR
If you need assistance, and are in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, or Linden school districts, Fenton Area Resources & Referral Network (aka FARR) can help with emergency assistance and resources. See contact info below.
FARR
P.O. Box 529
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone - (810) 750-6244
Fax - (810) 885-0286
Email - FARRNetworkHelp@gmail.com
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Website: www.fentonschools.org
Fenton High School
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
FHS Administration:
Michael Bakker, Principal
Zachary Bradley, Assistant Principal:
Laura Lemke, Assistant Principal:
Edward Uhrik, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal:
Counselors:
Brian Halas - Last Names A - F
Michelle Pietraszkiewicz - Last Names G - N:
mpietraszkiewicz@fentonschools.org
Craig Golembiewski - Last Names O - Z:
cgolembiewski@fentonschools.org
Career & College Readiness Coordinator:
Lindsay Grady:
Email: mbakker@fentonschools.org
Website: www.fentonschools.org
Location: 3200 West Shiawassee Avenue, Fenton, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 591-2600