Attention all Flint Jaguars, as we prepare for tonightās basketball games here vs New Standard we are implementing a regulation: Anyone under the age of 18 must show student ID from one of the two schools in order to attend tonightās games. Please make sure you have your student ID present to enter the building. NO ONE under 18 will be allowed into the game without showing either Flint Southwestern Student ID or New Standard/Madison Academy ID. Thank you and Goooooo Jagās!
Congratulations to Southwestern Classical Academy senior wrestler Jason Richardson is moving on to the MHSAA Division 2 Regional Round after an impressive 2nd place finish in the 285lb weight class at the District Tournament at Fenton High School! With a 24-6 record this season, Jason now sets his sights on qualifying for the MHSAA D2 Individual State Finals at Ford Field later this month. A former State Qualifier as a sophomore, he must finish in the top 4 at next Saturdayās Regional Round Tournament to continue his journey to the top! Letās cheer him on as he fights for his place among Michiganās best high school heavyweight wrestlers!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Monday, February 17. No Schoolāthe district is Closed for President's Day! We will not be in school as we honor all the leaders who have shaped our nation. Enjoy your day off, and take a moment to reflect on the history and contributions of our presidents.
February 18 - 21: We're thrilled to invite ALL FCS Scholars to join our "Thrive Up On The Go!" program! This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Michigan through fun-filled field trips, which are completely FREE for all participants. Transportation will be provided.
Who Can Join? Scholars from all 10 FCS schools can participate! Program sites are located at Accelerated Learning Academy, Freeman Elementary, Holmes STEM Middle School Academy, Potter Elementary, and Southwestern Classical Academy; your school's CSD will let you know which site location your child will attend. Don't miss out on this adventure! Scan the QR Code to register, or contact your schoolās CSD for more details.
REMINDER; FEB 10-14 - FUN ACTIVITIES ALL WEEK! Wednesday, February 12, 2025, is Count Day! Attendance matters, and every scholar counts! Letās make attendance a top priority. Plus, thanks to our amazing educators, exciting activities are planned throughout the week at every school. Donāt miss out!
PUBLIC NOTICE for the Flint Board of Education Meetings: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Special Board MeetingāCLOSED SESSION at 5:30 PMāAttorney-Client Privilege and Board Committee of the Whole Meeting at 6:30 PM, both held at Accelerated Learning Academy, 1602 S. Averill Ave., Flint, MI 48503. Stay informed and engaged with Flint Community Schools!
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On Wednesday, February 12th the PBIS team will be holding a drawing every hour for students who have made it to class on time. That's right, all you have to do it be to class on time and you will be automatically entered to win a prize.
Save the Date! Wednesday, February 12, 2025, is Count Day! Attendance matters and every scholar counts! Letās make attendance a top priority. Plus, thanks to our amazing educators, exciting activities are planned throughout the week at every school. Donāt miss out!
Weather Alert: School ClosureāFlint Community Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025, due to inclement weather (icy roads). For the latest district and school updates, visit our website, www.flintschools.org, or your child's school website page,
Share Your Feedback on School Meals! We want to hear from you! At Chartwells K12, weāre committed to creating happy and healthy mealtime experiences for students. To better serve your school, weād love to hear your feedback! Please take a quick survey about school meals. The survey only takes a few minutes and is completely anonymous with no identifying information collected. It will be open from February 3 to February 14. Take the survey now, and letās work together to make school meals even better!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/schoolmealsreportcard
Having health insurance increases your ability to regularly receive all your health care needs. Hamilton Clinic provides services to assist you with this need. Please review the attached flyer and reach out to Hamilton clinic if you are in need of obtaining health insurance.
Good afternoon! For January the Flint Community Schools School Wellness Program (SWP) nurses want to increase awareness of the health condition of asthma. Asthma is a common health condition. Around 25 million Americans are diagnosed with asthma. One in eleven school aged children are affected by asthma. Asthma is a condition that can be well managed by working with a doctor and following the treatment plan that they prescribe. Please find the attached newsletter to further increase your knowledge of asthma. Stay healthy, be well!
We hope everyone is enjoying our athletic season, which is now in full swing! To ensure a safe and welcoming environment at after-school athletic events and extracurricular activities while upholding school standards and positive behavior expectations, FCCA has implemented the following policy for all home athletic and extracurricular activities:
We are sharing more information than ever before! So why do some feel like they still don't know what's going on?Ā Donāt let FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) get the best of you! Stay connected with Flint Community Schools in 9 easy ways: Website, mobile app, newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, X, phone, text, and email. Stay engaged with our online platforms and make sure your contact info is up to date with your school or the administration so you never miss an update or opportunity! Like and Follow our social media - district and your child's school! Download the Mobile App Today! Search for Flint Community Schools for Android - Google Play or iPhone - App Store.
Flint Community Schools leadership teams were busy diving deep into the Exploration component of our instructional model, building strategies to engage and inspire every learner this past weekend! Special thanks to the MSU Office of K-12 Outreach for facilitating a powerful professional growth and collaboration day.
Join Michigan Student Aid to learn more about types of financial aid for college and career training and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Registration is open ā”ļø https://bit.ly/3Zz29WF.
Weather Alert: School Closure - Due to inclement weather (icy roads), Flint Community Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025. For the latest district and school updates, download our mobile app. Click the link below to learn more: https://www.flintschools.org/o/fcs/page/mobile-app-information
PUBLIC NOTICE for Flint Board of Education meeting: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Notice at 6:30 PM Accelerated Learning Academy, 1602 S. Averill Ave., Flint MI 48503. Your voice mattersābe part of the conversation shaping the future of Flint Community Schools.
REMINDER - Important Weather Update: School Closure - Flint Community Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, due to extreme cold temperatures. Please stay safe and warm!
