Fulton Focus

As part of our District's Strategic Plan, we will be surveying students (grades 6-12), parents/guardians, and staff to gather information to assess the climate and culture of Fulton Public Schools. These anonymous surveys were emailed to the respective groups on Friday, March 15th and the findings will be used to support continuous improvement planning. We encourage you to take this opportunity to provide your feedback on our schools.

Students (grades 6-12) received 2 surveys; the School Quality Survey, and the Student Engagement Survey.

Parents/Guardians received the School Quality Survey.

Staff received 2 surveys, the School Quality Survey, and the Employee Engagement Survey.

Please note that the surveys will close on Monday, March 25th.

Below is a PDF print of each of the surveys for your review.

School Quality Survey

Student Engagement Survey

Employee Engagement Survey

March 25th - March 29th

Classes Resume Monday, April 1st

Visit www.fultonschoolsfoundation.org to register today!

Fulton Public Schools saw a significant improvement in student attendance during the 2022-23 school year. The end-of-year attendance rate of 81.55%, a 6.65% improvement in attendance from the previous school year.

State Attendance Target: 90% of students attending 90% of the time.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for the students and/or staff of Fulton Public Schools? It's time to nominate those special people for the David W. White Outstanding Service in Education Award. The meaning behind this award is spelled out below as well as the link to the nomination form. (Please read this in its entirety.)

The Outstanding Service in Education Award was created in 1993 to honor individuals in the district who have demonstrated excellence of character, performance, leadership, and service, and have given generously of themselves on behalf of students.

For 10 years, many deserving individuals were honored. There was one individual, however, who so exemplified the qualities of outstanding service, that he received the honor twice.

Impeccable character--outstanding performance--service--and giving generously of himself every single day, exactly described David White. The Fulton School District proudly renamed this award The David W. White Outstanding Service in Education Award in his memory in 2003.

Any employee or resident of the Fulton School District is eligible to nominate or be nominated for this award. Consideration is given to accomplishments, service to youth, community involvement, and contributions to the school district. Those profiled are persons who have demonstrated outstanding performance and have contributed more than is expected, establishing them as standouts among their peers.

Nominations are due to the Fulton Public Schools District Office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024.

David W. White Outstanding Service in Education Nomination Form

Kindergarten Orientation Fair

Tuesday, April 9th

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

The Fulton Public Schools Board of Education recently approved a revision to the 2024-25 District Calendar extending Thanksgiving Break. Thanksgiving Break will now be November 25th-29th.

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

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A feature within Infinite Campus allows families to see their students' attendance history and receive notifications when attendance has been updated (marked Absent, Tardy, etc.) These notifications will be sent via the methods chosen in your notification settings.

If you would like to no longer receive notifications when your student’s attendance has been updated, please follow these steps:

1. In the top right corner, select the Account Icon and choose “Settings”.
2. Select “Notification Settings”.
3. Uncheck the boxes next to “Attendance”.

It is important to note that you can still view your student’s attendance regardless of the notification preferences you set.

Please reach out to your student’s school if you have any questions.

2023-24 Free & Reduced Meal Application PDF

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), or sent in with your student to school.

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

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 will be utilizing a new provider for mass notifications. You will now receive texts from a new shortcode "60680".

You will not need to do anything to continue receiving these messages.

*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!

All Missouri children under five years old are now able to register for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. There is no deadline to register. The Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by providing age-appropriate books each month to children free of charge. In order to receive books, a parent or guardian must register their child on the Imagination Library national website. Books will be mailed directly to the homes of registered children every month.

"I was so excited to hear that now every child in Missouri is eligible for my Imagination Library!” said Dolly. “I want to personally thank the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Childhood, Governor Parson, and everyone else involved for making this happen."

“Ensuring young children are exposed to reading early in life sets students up for success down the road, and access to high-quality books is a huge part of that process,” said Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven. “Missouri is the 14th state to commit to a statewide program, but no other state has been fully funded, with all children under age five eligible on the first day of the statewide program. This is certainly a day to celebrate, and like, Dolly, we thank Governor Parson and the General Assembly for their support.”

“We are proud to partner with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to bring quality educational resources to more Missouri children and help inspire a passion for reading and learning,” said Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson. “The education of Missouri children is near and dear to us, and we know learning starts early. Even simple access to quality books at a young age can make a transformational difference in the life of a child as they grow older and seek to achieve their own American Dream. We appreciate Dolly, her team, and DESE for helping make this possible and encourage all eligible Missouri parents to utilize this program.”

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has already been available in some areas of the state thanks to the great work of the 57 local affiliates that distribute books to more than 17,000 Missouri children. Those children currently registered will be automatically enrolled in the new statewide program.

The statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was made possible through Section 178.694, RSMo, and $11 million included in DESE’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget for the distribution of books.

Learn more about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Missouri here.

About Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Since launching in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has become the preeminent early childhood book-gifting program in the world. The flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has gifted over 200 million free books in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and The Republic of Ireland. This is achieved through funding shared by The Dollywood Foundation and Local Community or State Partners. The Imagination Library mails more than 2.6 million high-quality, age-appropriate books directly to children’s homes each month. Each child enrolled in the program receives one book per month from birth to age five - at no cost to families. Dolly envisioned creating a lifelong love of reading and inspiring children to Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More.

The program’s impact has been widely researched, and results demonstrate its positive impact on early childhood development and literacy skills. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. For more information, please visit ImaginationLibrary.com.

Varsity Tutors Platform is now available for students via Classlink! By clicking on this icon, they'll gain direct access to a wealth of resources and support.

The Varsity Tutors Platform boasts a range of offerings, including:

• 24/7 On-Demand Tutoring
• On-Demand Essay Review & Coaching
• Live Enrichment Classes
• SAT & ACT Test Prep Classes
• Celebrity-Led Star Courses
• Self-Study Resources
• College & Career Readiness
• Adaptive Diagnostic Assessments
• Recorded Enrichment Classes

You may have noticed a new School Violence Tip Line link on our Fulton58 website under the For Parents and Community 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.

March 25-29, 2024 - No School - Spring Break

April 10, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting - FHS Library - 7pm

April 19, 2024 - No School - Earned Day Off

May 8, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting - FHS Library - 7pm

May 23, 2024 - Last Day of Classes - Dismiss 2 hours early

May 24, 2024 - FHS Graduation

June 3-28, 2024 - Summer School

June 12, 2023 - Board of Education Meeting - FHS Library - 7pm

June 19, 2024 - No School - Juneteenth

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