Just a reminder that our Spring Formal Dance is tomorrow from 6-8 PM in the gym at FMS! Entry to the dance will be at the gym doors. Cost is $5 per student, and concessions will be available for $2 each. Students must be in attendance at school in order to attend the dance, and they must have met the criteria to attend. We are excited to Bloom & Groove tomorrow night!
Fine Arts Fest is tomorrow! Join us at FMS from 6-8 for band and choir performances, art displays, cake walk, and pizza/concessions for sale!
Attention 8th Grade: The McNeese Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program (P4) is your ticket to an early start in the medical field! Gain hands-on experience, connect with mentors in the Springfield medical community, and get a head start on your future. We are accepting applications for incoming freshmen to apply for the P4 program for the 2026-2027 school year. Please note that each application will need a letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator.
This after school program is sponsored by SIU School of Medicine, in partnership with Springfield Public Schools District 186 and the Sangamon County Medical Society.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Apply today- https://forms.gle/jLUzrteQqebJHBEo9
This after school program is sponsored by SIU School of Medicine, in partnership with Springfield Public Schools District 186 and the Sangamon County Medical Society.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Apply today- https://forms.gle/jLUzrteQqebJHBEo9
Just a reminder for Falcon Families who were invited to Honors Night. This is TONIGHT at 6 PM at Southeast High School. Please enter through the South Doors of the gym, near Eisenhower Pool. Everyone will be required to pass through metal detectors. There is also a high school Boys City Track meet at Southeast today beginning at 4 PM. Please allow plenty of time for parking and walking to Honors Night.
6th and 8th Grade Falcons- you met our attendance goal last week! You will be allowed to wear PAJAMA PANTS tomorrow (4/8) to school! No slippers, blankets, robes, etc. Remember, attendance matters, and we need you at school each and every day! This is for 6th and 8th graders only! 7th Graders, we need you at school as well so that you can hopefully earn a reward next week!
7th and 8th Grade Falcons- you met our attendance goal last week! You will be allowed to wear PAJAMA PANTS tomorrow (4/2) to school! No slippers, blankets, robes, etc. Remember, attendance matters, and we need you at school each and every day! This is for 7th and 8th graders only! 6th Graders, we need you at school as well so that you can hopefully earn a reward next week!
Just a reminder that track tryouts for both boys and girls are tomorrow and Tuesday from 2:30-4:00! Check the website and previous emails for additional information.
The Open Gyms for Boys Track today and Girls Track tomorrow have been canceled. Try-Outs will proceed as scheduled for Monday & Tuesday 3/23-3/24 from 2:30 to 4 PM. Please check your email for the information that was to be passed out at the Open Gym.
The 8th Grade Girls Volleyball team will play in the Regional Championship in Quincy on Thursday at 5:30 PM. This is a date change due to the projected storms. Go Falcons!
The Science Fair Showcase is tomorrow 2/19 from 6:00-7:00 PM. 6th Grade projects will be displayed in the library. 7th and 8th grade projects will be displayed in the cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
7th and 8th Grade Falcons- you met our attendance goal last week! You will be allowed to wear PAJAMA PANTS tomorrow (1/28)to school! No slippers, blankets, robes, etc. Remember, attendance matters, and we need you at school each and every day! This is for 7th and 8th graders only! 6th Graders, we need you at school as well so that you can hopefully earn a reward next week!
The volleyball game scheduled for Monday 1/26 in Lincolnwood has been canceled.
FMS will play Quincy in the 8th Grade Boys Basketball Regional at Chatham at 9 AM on Saturday. This is a schedule change due to the weather. Attached is the updated schedule for Saturday's regional.
6th Grade Girls Volleyball games scheduled for 1/24 have been canceled due to the predicted weather forecast.
8th Grade Falcons- you met our attendance goal last week! You will be allowed to wear PAJAMA PANTS tomorrow (1/14)to school! No slippers, blankets, robes, etc. Remember, attendance matters, and we need you at school each and every day! This is for 8th graders only! 6th & 7th Graders, we need you at school as well so that you can hopefully earn a reward next week!
Incoming 9th graders & Families,
We hope to see you this week at 9th Grade Preview Night - January 15, 2026 | 6 PM
It’s almost time to LEVEL UP your high school journey!
This is your chance to explore your boundary-area high school, meet the teachers and teams who will cheer you on, and get a sneak peek at the opportunities waiting for you next year.
✨Bring your family, your questions, and explore!
We hope to see you this week at 9th Grade Preview Night - January 15, 2026 | 6 PM
It’s almost time to LEVEL UP your high school journey!
This is your chance to explore your boundary-area high school, meet the teachers and teams who will cheer you on, and get a sneak peek at the opportunities waiting for you next year.
✨Bring your family, your questions, and explore!
Falcon Families, this is a reminder that Friday, December 19, is a 1:30 PM dismissal for both students and staff. We will celebrate the end of first semester with a movie at the end of the day. Students will have the opportunity to purchase snacks for $2 each. Happy Holidays!
FMS is seeking CHESS PLAYERS to participate in the State Tournament for Chess! The tournament is held on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28 in Peoria. The cost is $15 to participate. Please see Mrs. Sevener if you are interested. The deadline to register is January 27.
Wrestling Tryouts are canceled for this evening. Tryouts for Wrestling will be Tuesday, 12/2, from 5-7 pm at Lanphier.
The 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball game in Jacksonville has been cancelled due to the weather.