Class of 2015 Top Ten Students
July 17, 2015
Mende Palmer, daughter of Troy Palmer of Fowler and Julia Willson of
Dansville, is the Class of 2015 Salutatorian. Mende has served as National
Honor Society Vice President and Treasurer for the Class of 2015. She has
been a three-time Super Student and was selected by the Michigan
Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association as an Academic All-State
Scholar athlete. Mende plans to attend Michigan State University in the fall
and pursue a degree in Pre-Medicine.
Ryan Womble is the son of Rick and Susan Womble of Fowler. He has
been a three-time Super Student and has received three Varsity Academic
letters. He has been a member of the Science Olympiad Team which
earned him numerous medals during competition. He has also been a member
of the Quiz Bowl Team and finished in the Top Ten in scoring. Ryan has
been recognized by the CMAC as a Scholar-Athlete. In the fall, Ryan
plans to attend Eastern Michigan University to pursue a degree in
Information Assurance.
Bohdan Hartman, son of Kevin Hartman of Hollywood, Florida and
Dan and Denise Rossman of Perrinton, is the Class of 2015 Valedictorian.
Bohdan has been a five-time All-State runner in Cross Country and Track.
He achieved Academic All-State recognition in both sports throughout his high
school career. He has also been a CMAC and Regional champion in track.
Academically, Bohdan has been a three-time Super Student. In the fall,
he plans to attend Lansing Community College and run Cross Country and
Track. After completing his degree, he plans to transfer to Michigan
Technological University to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering.
FULTON FLYER
Fulton Schools had another successful graduation of the “Class of 2015” on
Sunday, May 17, 2015. The senior class had 53 graduates, which included 24
students who earned a grade point average of 3.20 or better. The class chose the
“Blue Dahlia” as the class flower and their class colors were Navy Blue and
Vegas Gold. Thank you to Class Advisors, Mrs. Janae Yeomans and Mr.
Matthew Schoensee, for their guidance and patience for the last four years to
prepare the class for this day of celebration.
2014-2015 Graduation A Success
Olivia Maier is the daughter of Timothy Maier of Maple Rapids and
Anna Maier of Maple Rapids. She has been a Super Student recipient
and served as Student Council President. Olivia plans to attend
Lansing Community College in the fall and is undecided on her
college major.
Emily Fife is the daughter of Jennifer Fife and the late Mark Fife of
Perrinton. Emily has been a three-time Super Student. She was
nominated by the faculty as the Daughters of the American Revolution
Good Citizen. Emily was the 2014 Homecoming Queen. She has
earned varsity letters in Cross Country, Track, Basketball, Cheerleading,
Poms and Softball. She has received multiple Captain Awards and was
a member of the 2014 State qualifying team for Mid-American Pom-Poms.
She is also a member of the St. Martin Depores Youth Group. Emily
plans to attend Central Michigan University in the fall and pursue a
degree in Pediatric Medicine.
Carlee Gillespie is the daughter of Joel and Carla Gillespie of Perrinton.
She has been a Super Student and was recognized by the Michigan
Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association as an Academic All-State
scholar athlete. Carlee has participated in Cheerleading, Volleyball, and
Softball, earning various Captain’s Awards. In the fall, Carlee plans to
attend Saginaw Valley State University to pursue a degree in Nursing.
Kendra Hungerford is the daughter of Paul and Cathy Hungerford of
Perrinton. She has received three Super Student Awards. Kendra was a
member of the Softball and Basketball teams and served as Captain of the
2015 basketball squad. She was also selected as All-Area for basketball.
During her sophomore year, she attended the MyLead Leadership program.
She also serves as President of the St. Martin Depores Youth Group.
Kendra plans to attend Michigan State University in the fall to pursue a
degree in Social Work.
Taylor Lorenz is the daughter of Edward and Jennifer Lorenz of Perrinton.
Taylor has been a three-time Super Student and has served as team Captain
for the 2014 Football Cheer Team and Pom Team. Taylor plans to attend
Grand Valley State University in the fall and pursue a degree in
Criminal Psychology.
Class of 2015 Top Ten Continued
John Vusich is the son of Matt and Deb Vusich of Perrinton. John has
been a member of the National Honor Society and has served as Student
Council Secretary. He is Vice President of the Ashley-Ithaca Livestock
4-H Club. John plans to attend Central Michigan University in the fall
and study Sports Medicine.
Thomas Henry is the son of Mike and Julie Henry of Perrinton. He was
a member of the 2015 Boys Basketball Semi-final Team. He has earned
Academic Awards in Art 1, Art 2, Introduction to Business, and Investigative
Science. Thomas plans to attend Lansing Community College in the fall
and pursue a degree in Criminal Justice.
2015 Basketball Camp
The Fulton Schools Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball program held its annual youth basketball
camp on June 10th
through the 12th
. Students in grades 3rd
through 8th
attended the event. The
camp was overseen by varsity coaches Todd Walden and Paul Hungerford. They were assisted
by coaches Steve Proctor, Kelly McEwen, Jeff Stephens and Chad Walden. They were helped
by an additional 52 junior varsity and varsity athletes. The camp had 71 participants.
The Athletic Department would like your help! Were you or do you know of a former Fulton athlete who was a state champion or earned
All-State honors? Even better yet, do you have a picture of them? If so we would like to
know about it, and get a copy of the picture from you.
The athletic department has many of these things, but there are gaps in our athletic
history. If you are able to help fill in these gaps, please call the HS office (236-7232), stop
in with your information, or email Chad Podolak at ([email protected]). Thanks
for your help and continued support!
Fulton Schools had six Track and Field athletes compete in the MHSAA State Track Finals
for 2015. The six boys qualified during the MHSAA Regionals at Breckenridge High School
to allow them to go onto the state finals. Senior, Mitch Mills placed in discus and shotput.
Senior, Brendan Hulbert placed in shot put. Seniors, John Vusich, Dylan Helms, Randy
Johnston and freshman, Triston Johnston placed in the 4x100.
The boys competed in the MHSAA State Finals at Hudsonville High School on Saturday,
May 30, 2015. The Class D division was made up of 57 schools. The 4x100 Team
consisting of John Vusich, Triston Johnston, Dylan Helms and Randy Johnston placed 6th
in
their heat with a time of 45.17 seconds. They were 0.87 seconds behind the first place team.
Mitch Mills and Brendan Hulbert both competed in shot put. Brendan took 6th
place with a
distance of 46 feet 9 inches and Mitch took 7th
place with 45 feet 10.5 inches. Mitch Mills
also competed in discus at the championship tournament. He threw 137 feet 5 inches. He
increased his personal best distance by 12 feet the day of the finals, which allowed him to
take 3rd
place overall.
Congratulations to these young men for all of their hard work to get them to the MHSAA
State Track and Field Finals. Thank you to Coach Dave Sheahan for all of his guidance to
get the boys ready for a fun and rewarding season.
State Track Qualifiers
Brendan Hulbert John Vusich Dylan Helms
Triston Johnston Randy Johnston Mitch Mills
Fulton is a K-12 State
accredited School
District.
All of the Fulton
Schools teaching
staff meet the Highly
Qualified criteria set by
the State of Michigan
and Federal
Government.
The 2014-2015 school year proved difficult for the Fulton Schools budget. The
reason being the district had 190 less students than was expected which means
the district received $1,377,690 dollars less to offset operational expenses.
Over the last few years, Fulton Schools expanded its online education program
and student enrollment increased. Unfortunately during the 2014-2015 school
year, more students left the district than enrolled. There are many reasons why
this occurred. The greatest impact on our district enrollment is additional
online education programs are now being offered by the surrounding school
systems. This caused both traditional and alternative education students to
enroll in their local school districts online program rather than attend Fulton
Schools.
In June of 2014, the district passed its 2014-2015 school budget. We expected
to maintain previous enrollment numbers of over 1000 students. This did not
occur. The district lost students to other surrounding school districts and the
student count dropped to 861 students. With programs and personnel already in
place, the district was only able to eliminate a few minor expenses after the
student count was taken in October of 2014.
This summer the district began working with staff and administration to create a
plan of action to assist in eliminating the deficit of $1,194,594 for the 2015-
2016 school year. The plan includes the following elimination of programs and
staff; 10% reduction to all non-personnel accounts, closing of the St. Louis
Alternative Education site, reduction in building rentals, eliminate field trips,
eliminate weekend transportation, eliminate one daily bus run, reduce
maintenance of building costs, eliminate automobile travel stipend for
superintendent, reduce board member meeting stipends by 33%, reduce
paraprofessional assistance to students, eliminate Livingston Jail program and
community learning center, eliminate 1 high school teaching position, a .75%
salary concession for support staff and a 1% salary concession for teaching staff
and administrators. The total reduction of costs is $508,020.
With these reductions and eliminations in place, the district has approved the
2015-2016 school budget. The district expects to take in revenue of $8,157,722
and have expenditures of $8,729,998. The budget will be overspent by
$572,276 next year unless more students enroll in the district.
The district will also be exploring possibilities of generating additional revenue
to offset the budget deficit. Unfortunately, if more students do not enroll in the
near future, additional eliminations of staff and programs may need to occur for
the 2016-2017 school year.
Fulton Schools
Facing Budget Crisis
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The Fulton School District has received bids for the Middle-High
School Building and Site Sinking Fund Project. The project consists of
two science rooms and a new Middle-High School Office.
Unfortunately, the bids were higher than were anticipated. Additional
work will need to be completed to reduce the bids. The district will be
meeting with the construction contractors to determine what can be
changed or eliminated in the specifications to reduce costs.
If everything goes well, construction will begin in September and
should be wrapped up by December. If the bids cannot be reduced, the
district will have to explore a different avenue to improve its science
program. This could be a delay in the project to remodel current
classrooms.
Please be aware, the building project will be utilizing sinking fund
monies generated from the Building and Site Sinking Fund. These are
monies raised through a millage passed by local voters for 3.0 mills
each year. The district receives $420,000 per year to utilize for building
repairs or new construction. The money cannot be used for staff
salaries or educational programs. This would be considered illegal
and the funding would be forfeited.
The Building and Site Sinking Fund has allowed needed repairs to be
made during the 2014-2015 school year. These included a new furnace
to the administration building, a new roof to be completed over the old
metal and shop area, and new lockers in the middle-high school girl’s
locker room.
On behalf of the Fulton Schools, thank you to all of our community
members and parents for their support. The buildings would not be in
such great shape if it wasn’t for our Sinking Fund supporters.
Sinking Fund Construction Project
First Day of School
Back to School preparations are being completed as the end of summer break
quickly approaches. The first day of the 2015-2016 school year is Tuesday,
September 8th
, 2015. Students are expected to be at school by 7:55 a.m., in
their classrooms and ready to learn. Classes will run from 7:55 a.m. to 2:50
p.m.
Each year, the Fulton Schools are asked to nominate students to be honored by the Optimist
Club of Gratiot County. The criterion includes; students must show improvement in their
academic work, and display a determination to succeed.
Nominated students from all of the Gratiot County Schools attended an awards banquet in
Alma on Thursday, April 16, 2015, to celebrate their hard work and to be recognized for their
improved efforts at school.
A student from each grade in the Fulton Alternative High School and the Fulton Middle-High
Schools were selected. The students were: Logan Patterson – 7th
grade, Logan Walton –
8th
grade, Max Snider – 9th
grade, Colton Martin – 10th
grade, Tyler Cumberworth – 11th
grade, Mitch Mills – 12th
grade, Kaitlyn Dickinson – 10th
grade, Alisia Garcia – 11th
grade,
Brandon Hall – 11th
grade, Jimmy Katt – 11th
grade, Trevor Coblentz - 12th
grade, and
William Ruid – Adult Education.
Gratiot County
Optimist Club Honors Students
Fulton 7th Grader Becomes Published
Author
Madelyn Rattay was recognized by the Michigan Reading
Association in March at the 59th Annual Conference in
Grand Rapids. Madelyn received recognition for her story
Reality Check. Madelyn and students across the state had
their stories submitted by their teachers for possible
publication. Her story was accepted, and has been
published in an anthology called Kaleidoscope: A
Celebration of Michigan's Young Authors. She not only
received a copy of the anthology, but received a
congratulatory medal while attending a luncheon with her
parents, Dave and Cindy Rattay, and teacher, Jeremy
Hyler. Congratulations Maddie!
2014-2015
Prom Queen and King
Announced
Hope Vusich Brendan Hulbert
The theme for 2015 Prom was “Red Carpet” and was celebrated on May 2, 2015,
at Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer in St. Johns. The event featured dancing, light
snacks, refreshments and the crowning of the 2015 Prom Queen and King.
Students had a great time celebrating the night with their classmates. Throughout
the night each student voted on who should represent their school as the Prom
Queen and King.
Congratulations to Hope Vusich for being honored as our Prom Queen and
Brendan Hulbert for being honored as Prom King.
Brendan is the son of Marty Hulbert and Kathy Smitchen of Perrinton. Hope is the
daughter of Matt and Deb Vusich of Perrinton.
Prom was followed by Project Graduation held in the Fulton High School gym. It
is designed to keep students safe and monitored throughout Prom night.
Community support makes this night safe and enjoyable for all participants.
Thank you to our community supporters and businesses for their generous gifts of
money, prizes, drinks and food donated to make this night a success. A big thank
you to our S.A.D.D. advisor, Karen Buck, for all of her hard work in making
Project Graduation a success for our students. We could not have done it without
you!
March has been an exciting month at Fulton Elementary! Students have been busy
reading for our March Is Reading Month program. The theme this year was
“Dr. Seuss.” The students enjoyed a variety of themed activities such as “Dr. Seuss
Day,” “Dress as Your Favorite Story Book Character Day,” a “Horton Hears a Who”
relay race, and a “Yertle the Turtle” race.
Throughout the month, students read an extraordinary amount of books. To
represent the books they read, each student was able to add a Dr. Seuss Thing
character with their grade level’s number to the hallway starting at the “Oh, The
Places You’ll Go!” There were 973 Dr. Seuss Things by our closing assembly on
Thursday, March 26th
. Every week during the month of March, students earned
tickets for weekly book drawings. Also when students met their classroom goal they
earned a ticket for our $20 Scholastic gift certificates, thanks to our wonderful PTO!
At our closing assembly we drew our winners for the $20 Scholastic gift certificates.
Congratulations to Cole McCormick (Mrs. Hauck), Reid LaCross (Mrs. Arnold),
Gavin Coffin (Mrs. Nevins-1st), Addison Warnke (Mrs. Jerome), Daniel Turner
(Mrs. McCracken), Jacob Simpson (Mrs. Misenhelder), Paige Robbins (Mr.
Wetmore), and Austin McIntyre (Mrs. Heinze) for being our 2015 $20 gift certificate
winners! Also congratulations to our top readers Allyson Mitchell (Mrs. Hauck),
Skylar MacLennan (Mrs. Quiaoit), Savannah Wesenberg (Mrs. Meyers), Nolan
Mitchell (Mrs. Arnold), Alexander Herrick (Ms. McCracken), Makiya Telling (Mrs.
Nevins-K), Autumn Clewley (Mrs. Fox), Jordyn Feise (Mrs. Nevins -1st), Charli
Akin (Mrs. Jerome), Kennedi Ryan (Mrs. Winsor), Shalynn Antes (Mrs.
McCracken), Tyler Sowers (Mrs. Thelen), Averee Mahler (Mrs. Misenhelder), Ella
Prichard (Mr. Postema), Markus Mills (Mrs. Walden), Paige Robbins (Mr.
Wetmore), Laine Sprowl (Mrs. Cook), and Austin McIntyre (Mrs. Heinze) who went
out to lunch with Mr. Avery on April 13th
, 2015. Keep reading boys and girls, and
we are looking forward to seeing what March 2016 will bring!
MARCH IS READING MONTH
Staff Appreciation Open House 2015
The Board of Education, Administration, and Staff of the Fulton Schools
would like to thank the area businesses for their support of Teacher/Staff
Appreciation week at Fulton Schools. The School District values the
support of area businesses and believes that strong school/business
relationships help create strong communities. The following businesses donated goods
and or services that helped make the staff appreciation reception a success. Your interest
and support of Fulton Schools and the Staff are appreciated.
Alma Maple Rapids
Burger King Dewey’s Trading Post
GRACO Federal Credit Union
Mancino’s Middleton
Meijers Middleton Car Care
Middleton Diner
Ashley The Country Bakery
Heinze & Associates Tom’s Barber Shop
Carson City Perrinton Carson City Lumber AJ’s Autowash
Cook’s Rusty Nail The Calico Cupboard
Donohue & Donohue DDS
Lola’s Flower Garden Saginaw
Main Street Pizza R. C. Hendricks & Son
Ithaca St. Johns Burford Plumbing & Heating Canfield-Jenkins House of Photography
Commercial Bank Main Street Café’
Downtown Auto Service Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders
E & S Graphics Maple Rapids Lumber
Isabella Bank MEEMIC Ins. – Kingsley Agency
The Fields Shaggie’s
The Emerald at Maple Creek
Uncle Johns Cider Mill
Please Do Not Cross Highway 57
Fulton Schools is once again asking all students to not cross
M-57 due to the danger of being hit by an automobile. The
Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office provides a crossing guard to
assist students and adults who cross M-57 before and after
school. Even if a crossing guard is available, all students
are asked to utilize Fulton school busses before and after
school to avoid being injured by an automobile.
Fall 2015 German Exchange Host Information
Fulton High School is currently looking for host families for German students from
Wittenburg, Germany who will be visiting us in October. This is part of the two week Gratiot-
Isabella RESD LINKS exchange program. We have ten students coming to Fulton and
currently we need homes for three of them.
If you are interested in hosting a German exchange student for two weeks in October, please
contact Mr. Goodspeed at the high school, 989-236-7232.
What does a Fulton host family do?
-Provides a place for a German student to live for two weeks (offers appropriate living space).
-Provides meals for the visitor.
-Helps the visitor get to and from Fulton High School (from your house to school and back)
and possibly 2-3 pickups at area drop off points from their field trips (pick them up at the high
school or a place like the M-57 park and ride).
-Shows how an American family lives and operates.
-Treats a German exchange student as the Fulton student would want to be treated if they were
in Germany for two weeks on a short visit.
*The tentative visit dates are October 14-28, 2015. This does not interfere with Homecoming
this fall.
Breakfast and Lunch
Children need healthy meals to learn. Fulton
Schools offers healthy meals every school day.
Elementary students may buy lunch for $2.25,
$2.50 for Middle-High School and $2.75 for
Alternative Education. Breakfast prices are $1.10
for Elementary, $1.25 for Middle-High School and
Alternative Education. Your children may qualify
for free meals or for reduced price meals. We sell
reduced priced lunches for $0.40 and breakfasts for
$0.30. If a doctor has determined that your child
has a disability and the disability would prevent the
child from eating a regular school meal, the school
will make any substitution prescribed by a licensed
physician at no extra charge. The physician's
statement, including prescribed diet and/or
substitution, must be submitted to the food service
department at your school at least two weeks before
meals can be prepared in accordance to your
doctor. For further information, please call Debbie
Dayringer at (989)-236-5642.
For more information on breakfast and lunch
menus, and Free and Reduced Eligibility
requirements, please go to the school webpage at
fultonpirates.net.
Student Directory Policy
The Board of Education has designated the following
items as student "directory information": a student's
name; address; telephone number; date and place of
birth; photograph; major field of study; participation in
officially recognized activities and sports; height and
weight, membership of an athletic team; dates of
attendance; date of graduation; awards received; or any
other information which would not generally be
considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if
disclosed. The District shall provide United States
Armed Forces recruiters with at least the same access to
the high school campus and to student directory
information (names, addresses, and telephone listings of
secondary students) as is provided to other entities
offering educational or employment opportunities to
those students. "Armed forces of the United States"
means the armed forces of the United States and their
reserve components and the United States Coast Guard.
Parents and eligible students may refuse to allow the
District to disclose any or all of such "directory
information" by submitting a signed, written request to
the District.
Annual Legal Notices
SEARCH AND
SEIZURE
The Board of Education has charged
school authorities with the
responsibility of safeguarding the safety
and well-being of the students in their
care. In the discharge of that
responsibility, school authorities may
search school property such as lockers
used by students or the person or
property, including vehicles, of a
student, in accordance with the
following policy.
The Board acknowledges the need for
in-school storage of student possessions
and shall provide storage places,
including desks and lockers, for that
purpose. Where locks are provided for
such places, students may lock them
against incursion by other students, but
in no such places shall students have an
expectation of privacy as to prevent
examination by a school official. The
Board directs the school principals to
conduct a routine inspection at least
annually of all such storage places. In
the course of any search, student’s
privacy rights will be respected
regarding any items that are not illegal
or against Board policy. The Board also
authorizes the use of canines, trained in
detecting the presence of drugs or
devices, when the Superintendent has
reasonable suspicion that illegal drugs
or devices may be present in a school.
This means of detection shall be used
only to determine the presence of drugs
in locker areas and other places in the
school where such substances could be
concealed. Canine detection must be
conducted in collaboration with law
enforcement authorities or other
certified organizations and is not to be
used to search students unless either a
warrant or parental permission has been
obtained prior to the search.
SCHOOL VISITORS
The Board of Education welcomes and encourages visits to school
by parents, other adult residents of the community and interested
educators. But in order for the educational program to continue
undisturbed when visitors are present and to prevent the intrusion
of disruptive persons into the schools, it is necessary to establish
visitor guidelines.
The Superintendent or the principal has the authority to prohibit
the entry of any person to a school of this District or to expel any
person when there is reason to believe the presence of such person
would be detrimental to the good order of the school. If such an
individual refuses to leave the school grounds or creates a
disturbance, the principal is authorized to request from the local
law enforcement agency whatever assistance is required to
remove the individual.
Nonstaff access to students and classes must be limited and only
in accordance with a schedule which has been determined by the
principal after consultation with the teacher whose classroom is
being visited. Classroom visitations must be nonobtrusive to the
educative process and learning environment and should not occur
on an excessive basis.
Handicap Accessibility
No qualified person with a disability will, because the District's
facilities are inaccessible to or unusable by persons with
disabilities, be denied the benefits of, be excluded from
participation in, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination
under any program or activity to which Section 504/ADA
applies.
For facilities constructed or altered after June 3, 1977, the
District will comply with applicable accessibility standards.
For those existing facilities constructed prior to June 3, 1977,
the District is committed to operating its programs and
activities so that they are readily accessible to persons with
disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, providing
accommodations to parents with disabilities who desire access
to their child's educational program or meetings pertinent
thereto.
Further, in accordance with the provisions of the Americans
with Disabilities Act, as amended, the Board shall permit
individuals with disabilities to be accompanied by their service
animals in all areas of the District’s facilities where members
of the public, as participants in services, programs or activities,
or as invitees, are allowed to go.
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
CONCERNING DRUG
PREVENTION In accordance with Federal Law, the
Board of Education prohibits the use,
possession, concealment, or distribution
of drugs by any person on school
grounds, in school or school-approved
vehicles, or at any school-related event.
Drugs include any alcoholic beverage,
anabolic steroid, and dangerous
controlled substance as defined by State
statute, or substance that could be
considered a "look-a-like" controlled
substance.
STUDENT PRIVACY AND PARENTAL ACCESS TO
INFORMATION
Parents have the right to inspect, upon request, a survey or
evaluation created by a third party before the survey/evaluation is
administered or distributed by the school to the student. The parent
will have access to the survey/evaluation within a reasonable
period of time after the request is received by the building
principal. Additionally, parents have the right to inspect, upon
request, any instructional material used as part of the educational
curriculum of the student. The parent will have access to the
instructional material within a reasonable period of time after the
request is received by the building principal. The term
instructional material means instructional content that is provided
to a student, regardless of its format, including printed and
representational materials, audio-visual materials, and materials in
electronic or digital formats (such as materials accessible through
the Internet). The term instructional materials does not include
academic tests or assessments.
Civil Rights and Non- Discrimination Compliance
Statement The Federal Government has made provisions to insure that no person is discriminated against on
the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, or
handicap. It is the policy of the Fulton Schools that no person shall be denied the benefits of, or
be subjected to discrimination under any school program or activity or in school employment.
In order to protect these rights and assure compliance, grievance and complaint procedures are in
place. If any person believes that the Fulton Public School District has inadequately applied the
principles or regulations of: (1) Title VI of the Education Amendment Act of 1972; or (2) Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or, (3) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act, he/she
may bring forward a complaint, referred to as a grievance to the Civil Rights Compliance
Coordinator, Mr. Daymond R. Grifka, Fulton Public Schools, 8060 S. Ely Hwy., Middleton , MI
48856. The procedure to file a grievance is listed below.
Step 1: A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the
local Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) days of receipt of answer to the informal complaint.
The coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the
complainant within five (5) days.
Step 2: If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the local Civil Rights Coordinator,
he/she may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools or administration
within five (5) business days after receipt of the coordinator's response. The Superintendent or
administrator shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and respond in writing
to the complainant within ten (10) business days.
Step 3: If the complainant remains unsatisfied, he/she may appeal through a signed, written
statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of receipt of the
Superintendent's response from Step 2. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of
education shall meet with the concerned parties and the representative within (40) days of the
receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board's disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each
concerned party within ten (10) days after meeting.
Step 4: If at this point, the grievance has not been satisfactorily settled, further appeal may be
made to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and/or the Secretary of Agriculture.
Captain Awards: Keeleigh Mahler
Madesyn Betz
Taylor Lorenz
Mende Palmer
Coach's Award:
Emily Fife
Accomplishments:
Poms All-State: 7th
place
Senior Awards Nathan Davis
Dalton Trefil
Joel Gillespie
Josh Stephens
Boys Basketball
PA 131,
PESTICIDE
CONTROL
ACT
Schools are required to
notify parents and
guardians of children of
their right to be
informed prior to any
application of a
pesticide at the school.
Fortunately, we have
not been troubled with
bug infestations and so
do not anticipate a
large-scale application
of pesticides. However,
from time to time we do
have to use a pesticide
for hornets, ants, and/or
bees. We will comply
with this law.
However, we ask that
any parent who wants to
be notified regarding
limited or routine
applications please
contact the building
principal's office.
Immunizations
and
Child Wellness
Immunizations
The start of the school year brings on the responsibility to prepare
your child or children for a successful school year. Child
immunizations need to be completed for your child to attend school.
Are you aware, the school can deny your child the opportunity to be
in school if they do not meet the state requirements for
immunizations or do not have an immunization waiver sheet on file.
Please be assured, Fulton Schools never wants to deny anyone the
opportunity to learn. To make sure your child year gets started
properly, get to your doctor or the Health Department to have your
child immunized.
Required Immunizations for Entry Into School
*Hepatitis B *Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
*Polio *Measles, Mumps, Rubella
*Meningococcal Conjugate *Varicella (Chickenpox)
Other Required Immunizations during School Career
*Haemophilus Influenzae Type B *Pneumococcal Conjugate
*Rotavirus *Hepatitis A
*Human Papillomavirus *Influenza
Child Wellness
If your child is not feeling well and has a temperature above normal,
Fulton Schools asks you to keep your child home from school. This
will allow your child to recover from their cold or flu quicker, and
will keep their friends and classmates germ free. If your child is out
for three or more days in a row, please provide your child’s office
with a doctor’s slip to avoid any confusion of being considered ill
rather than being truant.
Another area of diligence is the control of head lice in our schools.
When a student comes into contact with head lice, it can take up to
ten days before a nit or head lice is found in a child’s hair. Adults can
also catch head lice.
To prevent the transmission of head lice, individuals should not share
a comb, brush, hat, scarf, headset or other personal headgear. Also
avoid trying on hats at public department stores. At school scarves
and hats should be stored in jacket sleeves to allow them to be hung
separately from their classmates coats. Regular head checks should
also be performed each week by a parent or guardian. Together we
can make a difference.
FERPA or PPRA
COMPLAINT
If you made a FERPA or
PPRA request to a district
employee and feel your
rights were violated,
please contact Mr.
Daymond R. Grifka,
Fulton Public Schools,
8060 S. Ely Hwy.,
Middleton, MI 48856.
New to the District,
Missed Preschool Sign up, or Kindergarten Roundup
If you have just moved into Fulton Schools District, missed Kindergarten Roundup or Preschool Registration there is still time to get your child(ren) registered for the upcoming school year. Preschool Sign up for Preschool slots is still available through the Fulton Elementary School Office at 989-236-7234. Space is getting limited, so make sure you contact the office to secure your child’s enrollment. Fulton Schools preschool program can accommodate children of 3 to 4 years of age. Kindergarten It is still not too late to register your child for Kindergarten classes. Please contact the Elementary School Office for more information. New to District Fulton Schools would like to welcome you and your family to our school district and community. Because we are a rural community, the school works hard to keep families and community members involved in school activities. This has been accomplished through youth sports utilizing the athletic fields and buildings for practice and/or competitions. The school district also offers various sports students can be involved in from grades 7th to 12th. Academically, the school supports many different clubs and academic awards opportunities. In fact, our graduates agree with the schools motto of “Fulton Schools, No Better Place to Learn”. To register your child(ren) for the 2015-2016 school year, please call: Preschool to 6th Grade: Elementary School 989-236-7234 7th to 12th Grade: Middle-High School 989-236-7232 9th to 12th Grade Alternative Adult and Alternative Education 989-236-5130 9th to 12th Grade Online Adult and Alternative Education 989-681-4071 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
August 31 Kindergarten Open House 5:30 p.m.
August 31 Middle School Orientation 6:00 p.m.
September 1 Elementary School Open House 5:30 p.m.
September 1 High School Orientation 6:00 p.m.
September 08 First Day of School 7:55 a.m.
September 28 No School (Staff P.D.)
October 2 Homecoming Game and Activities 7:00 p.m.
October 14 Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
October 15 Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
October 16 Half Day of School 7:55 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
November 6 End of 1st Marking Period
FULTON
SCHOOLS
8060 Ely Highway
Middleton, Michigan
48856
BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
MIDDLETON, MI. 48856
PERMIT NO. 01 NON-
PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
FULTON SCHOOLS
ADMINISTRATION
Superintendent
Daymond Grifka
236-7300
Middle/High School Principal
Paul Hungerford
236-7232
Elementary School Principal
Paul Avery
236-7234
Community Education Director
Mike Myers
236-5130
Director of Support Services
Greg Wolfe
236-7676
Director of Athletics
Chad Podolak
236-7232
Director of Food Services
Debbie Dayringer
236-5642
Your School Board
President: Phillip Hyde
Vice President: Lee Williams
Secretary: Dee Grover
Treasurer: Amy Case
Trustee: Dan Rossman
Trustee: Matt Vusich
Trustee: Karla Childers
“No Better Place To Learn
Elementary PTO
The PTO meets the third Tuesday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. in the elementary
media center. Come and join us!
FULTON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
DATES AND TIMES
School Board Meetings are held in the
Middle-High School Media Center on the
second Monday of the month. All
meetings begin at 7:00 pm. Upcoming
dates include:
August 10, 2015
September 14, 2015
October 12, 2015
November 09, 2015
The public is invited to all meetings.
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