On Wednesday, September 13th, our Middle and High School students will have the opportunity to hear a presentation from Shandy Longcore, a presenter from Embracing Imperfections. The nature of Mrs. Longcore’s speech is sensitive but very worthwhile; she will speak about suicide prevention and the power of one person making a difference.
You can learn more about Shandy Longcore and her work in suicide prevention by going to her website https://www.embracingimperfections.org/. Also, here is a one page information sheet for you https://embracingimperfections.org/info-sheet/.
While we feel that all students can benefit from the information that Mrs. Longcore has to provide, we also understand that the topic's sensitive nature may be too strong for some students. If you DO NOT want your child to participate in the assembly, please contact the office 989-236-7232 or mshs@fultonpirates.net. Your student will be allowed to sit in an alternative location during the assembly.
Just a reminder that we will be having Community Forum meetings as part of our strategic planning process on Thursday, September 14th in the Middle School/High School Media Center at 8:30am, 12:00pm and 6:00pm. We would love to hear your feedback if you are able to attend one of these meetings.
Also if you have not already done so please complete the Strategic Planning Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdusLyeWEpTmvYKXJqMTizNF-BouoJ1MJfnKE17R7PPKpnsVw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Information for anyone wanting to be in or part of our Homecoming Parade -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LwWygv6Qo5OSXpKYJ_x2OqunH4cJBxzk/view?usp=sharing
Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser for Class of 2026. During the 9/8 Football game vs. Webberville. All proceeds go towards Prom of 2025. Cash and check accept. Checks made out to Fulton Schools.
For our CTE Alma Students - No AM CTE on WEdnesday, September 13th.
Lots of reasons to smile if you are a PIRATE!
What a great start to the year!
Join a team that makes a difference serving Fulton Schools students!
Join a team that makes a difference serving Fulton School students!
Apply online today at careers.compassgroupcareers.com and search Middleton, MI
Or call 988-236-5860 or email gonzaleza@fultonpirates.netfor more information.
Respectfully Forwarding - Michigan Attorney General, State Police and Superintendent Remind Parents, Students of OK2SAY
Please check out this link - https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIMDE/bulletins/36c2f69
LANSING – As schools embark on a new academic year, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice, and Michigan State Police (MSP) Director Col. Joe Gasper are teaming up to remind parents and students alike that Michigan’s student safety program, OK2SAY, is a valuable resource to help keep students safe.
“OK2SAY gives students the ability to report concerns directly, confidentially and with the understanding that caring adults will be involved and provide help,” said Nessel. “OK2SAY gives students a voice to break the code of silence by equipping authorities with the information needed to respond to threats and avert tragedy.”
OK2SAY, which is housed within the MSP Office of School Safety allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, or schools in this state.
“The Michigan State Police continues to be proud of the positive impact this program is having in improving safety within our schools and in supporting students,” said Gasper. “OK2SAY is a much-needed safety net that allows students and staff to reach out confidentially to get help and prevent tragedies.”
OK2SAY has received nearly 40,342 tips since the program was launched in 2014. Tips are categorized into 30 types, the top five of which are: suicide threats, bullying, drugs, “other” (e.g., anxiety, stress, depression, and harassment) and threats.
Update School Emergency Contact Information
Additionally, Attorney General Nessel, Superintendent Rice and Col. Gasper remind Michigan principals to fill out or update the online OK2SAY School Contact Form per Public Act 670 of 2018. This emergency after-hours contact information will allow OK2SAY technicians to efficiently communicate with school personnel about potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees and schools.
“OK2SAY gives students and young people a resource and an outlet to help protect themselves and others in danger,” Dr. Rice said. “Our young people are subject to so many pressures today, which can feel and be overwhelming at times, and we want them to know that there is a lifeline for them to get help.”
OK2SAY is available statewide for public and nonpublic schools in Michigan. To help create awareness about this important student safety program, schools are encouraged to use the resources provided by the State.
Attorney General Nessel has visited school districts across Michigan to review and discuss how they are using the Competitive School Safety Grants which the MSP began awarding to public and nonpublic schools, as well as school districts and intermediate school districts in 2015.
Additionally, Attorney General Nessel released a video in 2022 explaining the potential charges one could face if they make a threat of violence against a school, which include:
communicating a threat of terrorism, 20-year felony;
calling in a bomb threat, a four-year felony;
malicious use of a telecommunications device, a six-month misdemeanor; and
threatening violence against school employee or student, a one-year misdemeanor.
How To Submit a Tip
If you receive a threat or know of a threat of violence against your community, please contact your local law enforcement or call 9-1-1. Non-emergency tips can be submitted the following ways:
Call: 8-555-OK2SAY, (855-565-2729 )
Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
Email: OK2SAY
Visit: OK2SAY website
OK2SAY Mobile App: Available for download for Apple, Google and Android mobile devices.
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Please fill out this survey for our Strategic Planning. Thank you
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Welcome to Fulton's Schools Food Service. Please use this link for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yX0fWS63FyMiHrhdq_tUQeHstetZslg-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106122482777550408921&rtpof=true&sd=true
Class of 2024! All seniors are welcome to the Senior Sunrise on 8/21/23 starting at 6am. Meeting by the Rock. Contact Mrs. Leasher if you have any questions.
Open House Tonight @ 5:30!!!! Please join us tonight for a school wide open house. 2023-24 is going to be a great year!!!
We're still looking for local host families for incoming exchange students. We have great students from all over the world, just waiting for a Michigan family to say yes to hosting them! Please check out these student's profiles as they are looking for a host family. Please contact the office if you are interested in hosting an exchange student 989-236-7300.
Please read this letter from our Superintendent about our new parking lot
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nrxd4LouvIOTd2-yZ_3B4VytizGHWcVU/view?usp=drive_link
Our Athletic Boosters outing is off. Tahnk you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and golfers.
Our Athletic Boosters outing is off. Tahnk you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and golfers.
Due to the final top coating of asphalt going down, access to the school campus will be through the north drive only and parking will be on the north and west side of the MS/HS. Please avoid parking in the grass as it has been backfilled and seeded. We will also need to stay off the main MS/HS parking lot. Both the middle and south drives will be closed to traffic.
Exciting News about free school meals!
A lot is happening here today to get ready for the start of school!
