Blood Drive Honor Cords - Apply BEFORE April 10th
Seniors:
If you have donated blood six times (double red counts as two), you are eligible to apply for the Versiti blood cord for graduation. Your donations MUST be with Versiti blood drives (at any location).
You must fill out this form before the April deadline. If you need help with your form or have any questions, you can visit Mrs. Hazlett in room 3-155.
NOTE: The deadline is established by Versiti, not Mrs. Hazlett!!!
Junior Representative to the Board of Education
Interested sophomores are invited to apply to serve as the Junior student representative on the Fenton Area Public Schools Board of Education. In order to determine the finalists to be interviewed by the School Board this fall, the following criteria for each candidate will be reviewed by the administration:
1. Academic Record
2. Attendance Record
3. Behavior Record
4. Essay
Essay Assignment
Answer the following questions in an essay of not more than 500 words:
1. Why do you want to serve as a student representative on the Fenton Board of Education?
2. How would you communicate student concerns to the School Board, and School Board concerns to students?
3. Follow these guidelines for your essay:
Must be Typed or Word Processed
Must not exceed 500 words
Must be double-spaced.
Include your name and summer home phone number at the end of your essay
Mrs. Lemke has sample essays for you to look at, if interested
DEADLINE: Submit your essay to Mrs. Lemke in the Main Office by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025.
March: Week of March 3 - 7, 2025
Monday (3/3/25):
- Scheduling Make-up with FHS Counselors
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 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 (3/4/25): Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday
- Senior Class Meeting in SRT (Local Scholarship App opens after meeting)
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Local Scholarship Application window opens
- Senior Parent Meeting from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in FHS Auditorium
Wednesday (3/5/25):
- After School Tutoring Cancelled due to Staff Meeting
- FHS Staff Meeting - 2:45 to 3:10 p.m. - Lockout Company Info
Thursday (3/6/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 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 (3/7/25):
- Young Women & the Workforce Field Trip - 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time - Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, clocks are set forward 1 hour (i.e., losing one hour) to “spring forward.” Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on March 9, 2025, than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
March: Week of March 10 - 14, 2025
Monday (3/10/25): Spring Sports Begin (must have physical on file dated 4/15/24 or after)
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Scheduling Scrub Lists due to M. Bakker
Tuesday (3/11/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 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 (3/12/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Thursday (3/13/25):
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 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 (3/14/25):
- SAT Meeting
March: Week of 17 - 21, 2025
Monday (3/17/25):
- Assembly for grades 9-12 with Jared Scott (Times TBA)
- Synergy Scheduling Letters handed out to hand carry home for signatures
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
- Scheduling Scrub Lists due to M. Bakker
- Spring Meet the Team Night - 7:00 p.m. Main Gym
Tuesday (3/18/25):
- Staff Meeting - 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. in the FHS Auditorium
- After School Tutoring: CANCELLED due to Staff meeting
- Local Scholarship Applications Due
Wednesday (3/19/25):
- Building Leadership Meeting - 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. - moved to 3/26 due to District MICIP Mtg.
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (if riding a bus), or 3:40 p.m. if not riding the bus. (Mondays - Thursdays, must have permission slip on file).
Thursday (3/20/25):
- Signed Synergy Scheduling Letters Returned to FHS
- After School Tutoring: 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 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 p.m. in Lecture Room
Friday (3/21/25):
- 3rd marking period ends
School of Choice Window for 2025-26 School Year - Opens Monday (2/24/25) & closes Friday 8/15/25).
SOC of Choice window for 2025-26 school year is Monday, February 24 - August 15, 2025. School of Choice paperwork will be posted/available on the Fenton Area Public Schools website on Monday, February 24th as well.
This School of Choice form will be found on our enrollment page at www.fentonschools.org closer to the March 1st date.
Online enrollment for new students and the registration of current students who may have moved out of the district will be open on Monday, February 24, 2025.
- New families will want to create a Parent Vue account to enroll students.
- Current FAPS families will login to your existing Parent Vue account to add new students and/or update your current students' information. NOTE: If you are a current FAPS family and having trouble logging into your account please contact C. Ebert at cebert@fentonschools.org. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
- Enrollment info link:
https://fentonareaschoolsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/page/enrollment
Drumline Escort for FHS Wrestlers Going to State Competition
FHS honored our 4 Individual Wrestlers with a drumline escort out of the building on Thursday, February 27th as they head to State Competition. Best of luck to the following:
Logan Christopher (Regional Champion)
Lucas Christopher (2nd place at Regionals)
Henry Golembiewski (2nd place at Regionals)
Aiden Velzy (Regional Champion)
Girls Soccer Tryouts
Tryouts for Girls Soccer will begin March 10th at Ivan Williams Field (FHS Football stadium on the turf) from 3 - 5 pm. Please email Coach Stevanovic with questions at cstevanovic@fentonschools.org
HEAT Girls Lacrosse Tryouts
Tryouts for Spring Girls' Lacrosse will be March 10th, 11th and 12th at Fenton High School. Please email Coach Greene for details. izzygreene21@gmail.com
Manie Musicale Begins Week of March 3 - 7th
Manie Musicale is an annual bracket-style competition for students and teachers of French. Similar to March Madness basketball in the United States, participants try to predict which of 16 francophone (from French-speaking countries) songs will be the most popular. It has been popular in French classrooms since 2017.)
Once the tournament starts, voters decide which song will advance to the next round until we have a champion. The best part? Students learn French while having fun with students from all over the world. Want to join the fun? You can find the playlists on Apple Play, Spotify or You Tube.
Check out the Hype Video and the You Tube List of Songs below! Which song do you think will win the bracket?
Positivity Project: This Week's Theme: Humility
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Humility. Humility means not seeking attention and letting your actions speak for themselves. Humble people understand their abilities and achievements without underestimating them. They can admit mistakes, accept advice, and are open to new ideas. They don't show off their successes or possessions.
Developing humility helps people reflect on how they can improve and work well with others. It allows them to grow and become valuable team members.
Pitch Competition
Students in Mr. Burwitz's Business classes have exciting opportunities ahead with upcoming Youth Entrepreneurship (YE) competitions designed to inspire creativity, innovation, and business development.
Students looking to develop their business ideas can participate in the Genesee Youth Entrepreneurship “Investor Pitch” Competition. Local school entries were due to Genesee ISD by 9:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025. This virtual competition allows students to pitch their business ideas via recorded video submissions, with the goal of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and awarding start-up funds to promising ventures.
Congratulations to FHS student Owen O'Leary who took 3rd place in the Investor Pitch Competition with his Snow Safe Video. Owen won $50 at the building level and $300 at the GISD level for his efforts. Great job!!!
Another exciting challenge is the Zillion Solutions Competition – 2025, hosted by UM-Flint. Students can enter multiple business ideas individually or in groups by February 27, 2025.
Participants have the chance to win Amazon e-gift cards, refine their ideas, and compete for a $2,000 grand prize at UM-Flint. The top three high school semi-finalists will receive $100 e-gift cards, with seven honorable mentions earning $50 e-gift cards. One finalist will be selected to move forward in the competition, with a shot at additional cash prizes, including a fan favorite award.
FHS News
Mr. Smith and his Video Production student invite you to checkout the FHS Newscast from this week.
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
United Way Penny Wars
FHS was the winner of the United Way Penny Wars contest which took place February 3 - 7th. Each school collected donations in a jar to support the Philadelphia Eagles for the Super Bowl or the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Penny War trophy was presented to FHS this week and Mrs. Lemke accepted on behalf of building principal, Mike Bakker.
Community Share at WOW
Community Share is a FREE resource for our Fenton community families. It is located in the World of Wonder Early Learning Center. Community Share is run and maintained by Fenton Area Public Schools and Joy Inc.
- Families can donate their gently used clothing, childrens’ items and household essentials, as well as take what they need.
- Donations can be done Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays between 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM and "shopping" hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.
- Community Share serves a threefold purpose:
- To keep items out of landfills by allowing families to pass on items they are no longer using,
- Allow families access to a free resource to get what they need
- Provide a work site for high school students to practice their job skills.
For questions, please contact the WOW office at 810-591-8349.
Link To Community Share Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/r8bky
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.
Genesee GO Scholarship - Window Opened October 1st
The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, you must reside in Genesee County, Michigan or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and be a graduate, from a high school in Genesee County. Graduates must be enrolled in an eligible training program or post-secondary educational institution and submit an application by the due date. The GO stipend can only be awarded one time and must be used within the first 12 months after graduation or GED completion.
The GO stipend is not based on income or grades, and is funded through a millage approved by Genesee County voters.
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.
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
- Beginning April 2, 2025, HB 5594 will change work-hour restrictions for 14- and 15-year-olds to align with federal law, limiting them to 3 hours per school day, 18 hours per school week, and 40 hours per non-school week, with work allowed only between 7 AM and 7 PM (or 9 PM from May 31 until Labor Day).
- Effective on or before Friday, October 2, 2026, the process for issuing and revoking minor work permits will shift away from schools to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) through a new statewide online registration system.
- There will be some additional, minimal process for employers and minors (or their parents), as well as a new database of authorized youth employers available online, but that process will be handled entirely by LEO once they take over the work permit system.
- MASSP has been in contact with LEO about this shift and anticipates a detailed implementation guide from the state later this winter as the first effective date approaches.
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"
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. After School Tutoring Permission Slip:
3. 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
4. Cell Phone Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-b5GkqWwuQmFvARZHkNoICxojtwysp0G/view?usp=sharing
5. Lunch Menu: https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=2409121612125386&page=menus
6. Medication Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xHcajfjWo3vXFDHGqU7bFpGkmJxLxnTtECAv-bg_FZc/edit?usp=sharing
7. 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.
8. Parking Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4pr5MSTF2M3BTWhJh4q3Eo2x9UZYgfR4-b6y8aCfFznT4Ug/viewform
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/
Inclement Weather Season - Message from Superintendent
Inclement Weather Season - Message from Superintendent
With the holiday season upon us, it's that time of year when we start preparing for possible inclement weather and the possibility of school cancelation. Please take time to plan for what you and your family will do in the event we have to cancel school. The district will always attempt to make decisions in time for you to use your plans optimally; however, sometimes with mother nature and the weather patterns in Michigan it doesn't always go as we'd all appreciate.
Please take a look below at the process for a weather cancelation and understand that we try our best to ensure student safety above all else.
A. We monitor the weather, and if severe weather is predicted, as superintendent, I along with the help of our transportation/operations department, local road commission and law enforcement evaluate potential issues.
B. As superintendent, I collaborate with Genesee County Superintendents to make decisions based on the road conditions for our area currently and/or in the near future.
C. We as a district will notify designated individuals in the event of a school closure to then disseminate information as quickly as possible.
D. Families can check: the district website, messaging through our FAPS app to phones in the form of voice, text message, email message, district Facebook, and news stations (ABC 12, WNEM 5, NBC 25, Detroit Fox2).
When the weather breaks and road conditions are in question, remember to leave early and drive slowly. Also, ensure your contact information is updated with your school so the district can provide the most efficient communication.
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
Reminders from the Office
- Call by NOON the day after an absence to excuse it. Phone # is (810) 591-2609!
- Use Parent Drop Off - Do not drop students in other lots.
- Door Dash, or any other food delivery, is NOT permitted.
- Call early for a dismissals, so passes can be issued early in the day to your student.
- All students should CHECK OUT in the Main Office.
- Students are NOT allowed to go to vehicles during the school day, without administrator permission.
- Closed Campus - students are NOT to leave campus without administrative permission.
- Math Lab - Every 4th hour & lunch for any student.
- After School Tutoring - Mon - Thursday from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. Permission slip needed
- Read the Weekly Update (sent every Friday) for important updates & deadlines!!!
Follow Us on Social Media!!!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fentonhs48430
Instagram: @fenton_hs
Twitter: @Fenton_HS
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
