Flint Community Schools

SAVE THE DATE: FLINT Southwestern Classical Academy and ALA (Accelerated Learning Academy) Staff – Join us Wednesday, June 4 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at SWCA for a Staff Input Session. This session will provide staff with an opportunity to collaborate on ways to enhance our learning environment, ensuring our scholars receive the highest quality education in the most supportive and productive setting.

GRAPHIC UPDATED - Kindergarten Roundup is HERE! ✨🎉Flint Community Schools is excited to welcome families with kindergarten-eligible children (5 years old by Sept. 1) to a special event to kickstart your child’s educational journey! We offer more programs for your child than any other school or district. Join us for: 🎈 Fun interactive stations 📖 A Story Walk adventure 🍔 Food & Giveaways 🏰 Bounce House excitement Come early and let the learning begin! 🌟 📍 Where: FCS Administration Building – 923 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503 📅 When: Friday, May 30, 2025 🕘 Open Enrollment: 9 AM – 3 PM 🎉 Activities: 11 AM – 2 PM #FCSKindergartenRoundup #FlintKids #StartWithFCS #FCSStrong

ICYMI: Superintendent Jones and Ms. Montgomery, the Executive Director of Human Resources, appeared on the local news station last night to discuss our recruitment and enrollment initiative. Check it out - https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/flint-community-schools-offers-12000-bonus-to-new-teachers

Free sports physicals are scheduled to take place on May 30th from 1-5 pm. These will be held at Holmes in their family engagement room. You must reserve a time slot through the Signup Genius and complete both forms in order to receive the physical. Please see the school coaching staff, main office, or nurse for assistance with receiving the forms to get completed. This is an opportunity to be prepared for the upcoming sports seasons!

Last night, the Flint Community Schools Board of Education, along with the District’s Administrative Cabinet Members, engaged in a Board Workshop regarding the vision for the Future of FCS. The group heard from Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson - Key Contributor and Future Consultant, Nicole Blocker - Plante Moran Realpointe, and JaNel Jamerson - The Center for Excellence in Education. The material sparked conversation and excitement for the Central-Whittier Campus redevelopment. Together, we’re shaping the future of education in our community!

REMINDER—Eisenhower Families, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, we will be traveling to the zoo. Grades KD-2 will head to Potter Park Zoo, and grades 3-6 to the Detroit Zoo. Any student without a signed permission slip will not be able to attend. We are asking that all students arrive on time for school. Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. Parents, please allow your student to wear Eisenhower t-shirts, a jacket, long pants, and sneakers if possible. The weather will be cooler tomorrow. Go Cadets!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Flint Community Schools will be closed this Friday, May 23rd - Monday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day. School will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.

Thank you all who were able to make it out to the sports physicals, provided by Hamilton Health Network, at Southwestern last Thursday! We will be cancelling the sports physicals for tomorrow at Holmes and will be rescheduling them for later this month. If you are an athlete you will need a sports physical to participate next school year. Please look out for more details on the new date we will be holding more sports physicals at Holmes. Remember that after signing up for a time slot that there will be two documents that must be signed by a guardian in order to receive the physical.

Earlier this week, Holmes STEM Middle School Academy made history as 17 outstanding students became the first to be inducted into their National Junior Honor Society. Congratulations! Your hard work, leadership, and dedication have truly set the standard! #FCS #FutureLeaders #NJHS #HolmesPride

Superintendent Jones had a great visit at Neithercut Elementary School today, where he spent time with the bright scholars in Ms. Sparks’ 5th-grade classroom. He enjoyed meaningful conversations and handed out prizes to each of them. It was a memorable experience that highlighted the incredible learning and positive energy happening every day within Flint Community Schools. #FridaysWithTheSupe #FCSCommunity #FunWithLearning #StudentEngagement

Celebrating our scholars! Today marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, as Southwestern Classical Academy Seniors begin to wrap up their last day of school. This morning, Superintendent Jones sat down with the Flint Promise Scholars to discuss what is next in their story, and the sky is the limit! Congratulations to the Class of 2025! #ClassOf2025 #SWCAPride #FCSCommunity #FutureReady

Superintendent Jones stopped by Mrs. Oliver’s 5th-grade class at Durant Tuuri Mott Elementary School this morning. While he was there, they proudly recited the DTM Way: “I am somebody. I will do great things. I will learn and succeed. I am a DTM student.” Super. Jones also paid a visit to Mrs. Kidd-Cole’s EI Classroom. The scholars welcomed him with smiles and meaningful conversations. To top it off, they celebrated with sweet treats and fun prizes! #FridaysWithTheSupe #FCSCommunity #FunWithLearning #StudentEngagement

PUBLIC NOTICE - FLINT BOARD OF EDUCATION: Monday, May 19, 2025, Special Board Meeting - Board Workshop at 5:00 PM. FCS Administration Building, 923 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48503. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 PM. Accelerated Learning Academy, 1602 S. Averill Ave., Flint MI 48503.

Holmes STEM Middle School Academy Lions are ready to roar on the track! Join us at Bendle High School for the All-League Sports Track & Field Meet on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 4 PM. Come cheer on our student-athletes as they represent Holmes with pride, power, and perseverance!

Flint Community Schools is offering free sports physicals to all middle and high school athletes. Athletes must have an up to date physical any time after April 15th 2025 in order to participate in any sport this upcoming school year. Follow this link to sign up for a time slot. We will be at Southwestern this Thursday, May 15th from 1-5pm and at Holmes next Tuesday, May 20th from 1-5pm. Sign up today! Follow https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FAAA629A6FBCF8-56614411-sports#/ or use attached QR code to access sign up. Students must have signed consent and signed sports physical form to receive this service, or parent must also be present.

PUBLIC NOTICE - FLINT BOARD OF EDUCATION: Saturday, May 17, 2025, Special Board Meeting - CLOSED SESSION at 9:00 AM Superintendent's Evaluation - Part 1. FCS Administration Building, 923 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48503.

Flint Community Schools is offering free sports physicals to all middle and high school athletes. Athletes must have an up to date physical any time after April 15th 2025 in order to participate in any sport this upcoming school year. Follow this link to sign up for a time slot. We will be at Southwestern this Thursday, May 15th from 1-5pm and at Holmes next Tuesday, May 20th from 1-5pm. Sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FAAA629A6FBCF8-56614411-sports#/

REVISED Public Notice: Flint Board of Education Meeting. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - at 5:30 PM Special Board Meeting; Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 PM. Accelerated Learning Academy, 1602 S. Averill Ave., Flint MI 48503. All are invited. Stay Informed, Stay Connected!

PUBLIC NOTICE - FLINT BOARD OF EDUCATION: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 PM. Accelerated Learning Academy, 1602 S. Averill Ave., Flint MI 48503. All are invited. Stay Informed, Stay Connected!

Celebrating National School Nurse Day! Happy School Nurse Day! Today, Flint Community Schools honors the dedication and care our school nurses provide to ensure the health and well-being of our scholars. Your expertise, compassion, and vigilance create a safe and nurturing environment. Thank you for being on the frontline of scholar health, for your endless patience, and for the comforting presence you offer every day. Your contributions are invaluable. #SchoolNurseDay #FlintCommunitySchools #ThankYouNurses