The 6th Grade Girls Basketball game at 9 AM tomorrow has been canceled. FMS will play at 11 AM. Players should arrive no later than 10:30 AM.
Tomorrow is the last day of our United Way Spirit Week!
Friday 10/30: Halloween Costumes: Pay $5 to wear your best Halloween gear. No masks, no full face paint, no fake blood, no look alike weapons. Costumes that distract from the learning environment are not allowed. For example, no inflatable costumes, large or oversized costumes. If your costume is not appropriate, you will be required to change. You can check with Mrs. Sevener in advance if you have questions.
Middle School Wrestling : Parent Informational Meeting, Thursday October 29th 6:30 p.m. at Grant Middle School in the Library.
Thursday, October 22 is a 1:30 PM dismissal for students and teachers. There is no school for students on Friday, October 23. We hope to see all parents at parent-teacher conferences on Thursday between 5 - 8 PM or Friday between 8 AM - 3 PM. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference. Walk-in appointments may not be available.
MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING: Open mats for middle school wrestling are canceled for the next two weeks. We will resume on Tuesday, November 3rd. An updated calendar is on the middle school wrestling website.
Parent meeting for anyone interested in middle school wrestling, there are two meetings left for you to attend: Thursday, October 29th 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 19th 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be at Grant Middle School. Please email Coach Stevens if there are any questions, jstevens@sps186.org.
Parent meeting for anyone interested in middle school wrestling, there are two meetings left for you to attend: Thursday, October 29th 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 19th 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be at Grant Middle School. Please email Coach Stevens if there are any questions, jstevens@sps186.org.
Please support FMS Band and Choir by eating at Chipotle on Wednesday 10/21 between 4-8 PM! See the attached flyers to place an online order or support FMS in the restaurant.
Our first FMS Band and Choir Concert is Friday, October 16 at 6:00 PM. Families will enter through the main entrance through metal detectors beginning at 5:30. Students performing in the concert will enter through the gym doors. Looking forward to a wonderful evening of music!
Falcon Families, is your child missing an item from school? Have they come home without a hoodie, winter coat, or water bottle? Have your child check the lost and found! It is located outside of the library! All items will be donated on Friday, 10/23!
Boys Basketball Tryouts are on Monday, October 19.
8th Grade Boys Tryout from 2:30-4:00 PM on 10/19.
Students should be picked up at 4:00 PM at the front of the school or there is an activity bus at 4:15.
7th Grade Boys Tryout from 5:00-6:30 PM on 10/19.
Boys will need their own transportation to and from FMS for the tryout.
All students should bring a water bottle, and wear sneakers and athletic shorts. Students who make the team will need to have a physical on file, athletic card, and pay the $60 Athletic Fee. If they have any questions, please contact Sarah Sevener or Dave Isham- 8th Grade (d.isham@spiluhi.org) or Trevyon Williams- 7th Grade (twilliams4@sps186.org) with any questions.
The Beta Club meeting tonight for new and returning members is after school in the cafeteria from 2:30-4:00 PM. Activity buses are available at 4:15, or parents may pick up at 4:00.
Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th graders interested in wrestling!
SPS 186 Middle School Wrestling team is having open gyms in the LHS wrestling Room during the month of October. The firs one is tonight, October 1st.
Please use the Athletic Entrance on the corner of 11th and North Grand.
Please check the open gym calendar and join us! Please email Coach Stevens (jstevens@sps186.org) if you have any questions.
SPS 186 Middle School Wrestling team is having open gyms in the LHS wrestling Room during the month of October. The firs one is tonight, October 1st.
Please use the Athletic Entrance on the corner of 11th and North Grand.
Please check the open gym calendar and join us! Please email Coach Stevens (jstevens@sps186.org) if you have any questions.
We are excited to begin hosting our athletic events at FMS! Tomorrow is our first girls basketball game at home. Please read the following student and spectator expectations:
-Unless they are staying after school for an activity (tutoring, practice, etc.), students will be required to leave the building then return to watch the game.
-Spectators are admitted 30 minutes prior to game time. Tomorrow’s game is at 4 PM, so students will not be admitted before 3:30 PM.
-Cost for student admission is $3. Adults are $5.
-Spectators will enter through the gym entrance. All spectators will pass through metal detectors. Spectators may not re-enter FMS once they have exited.
-Students are expected to follow all FMS behavior guidelines. Students who do not meet behavior expectations will be asked to leave. Students who are asked to leave may not be allowed to attend future games. We expect positive sportsmanship, cleaning up our area, appropriate language, and hands, feet, and comments to ourselves.
-Students who have had a discipline referral, buddy room, or more than one tardy will not be allowed to attend the game that day.
-The 7th grade game begins at 4:00 PM. The 8th grade game follows after. Student rides should be at FMS no later than 6:30 PM.
-Unless they are staying after school for an activity (tutoring, practice, etc.), students will be required to leave the building then return to watch the game.
-Spectators are admitted 30 minutes prior to game time. Tomorrow’s game is at 4 PM, so students will not be admitted before 3:30 PM.
-Cost for student admission is $3. Adults are $5.
-Spectators will enter through the gym entrance. All spectators will pass through metal detectors. Spectators may not re-enter FMS once they have exited.
-Students are expected to follow all FMS behavior guidelines. Students who do not meet behavior expectations will be asked to leave. Students who are asked to leave may not be allowed to attend future games. We expect positive sportsmanship, cleaning up our area, appropriate language, and hands, feet, and comments to ourselves.
-Students who have had a discipline referral, buddy room, or more than one tardy will not be allowed to attend the game that day.
-The 7th grade game begins at 4:00 PM. The 8th grade game follows after. Student rides should be at FMS no later than 6:30 PM.
Don’t forget to donate a book or two tomorrow for a Dolly Dollar! The dress up theme is western! Please note, wired-brimmed hats, large belt buckles and cowboy boots set off the metal detectors, so allow extra time for removal of those items or wanding upon arrival in the morning!
FMS is celebrating the legacy of Dolly Parton with a spirit week beginning tomorrow! View the image below for details! Tomorrow's theme: Dream More! Students will be permitted to wear pajamas to school. Slippers, robes, blankets, pillows, bonnets, and stuffies are NOT permitted.
8th Grade Boys Basketball Open Gym
Thursday, October 1 from 2:30-4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 6 from 2:30-4:00 PM
Tryouts will be on October 19 and 20.
Due to the heat, the Regional Game today is at 6 PM at Scheels Sports Park, Field 6. Players need to arrive by 4:50. Go Falcons!
7th Grade Boys Basketball Open Gyms
Wednesday, September 23 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Wednesday, September 30 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Tryouts will be on Monday, October 19.
Wednesday, September 23 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Wednesday, September 30 from 7:00-8:30 PM
Tryouts will be on Monday, October 19.
Due to the heat, the cross country meet in Jacksonville has been moved to 5:00 PM. Students participating will remain at FMS after school, and the bus will depart at 3:30 PM.
Due to the projected heat and humidity, we will be moving the FMS Boys Baseball game vs. Lincoln Magnet to 6 PM at Scheels today. 8th Grade Night recognition will be at 5:30 PM.
FMS arrival and dismissal procedures return to normal beginning Monday, September 14. Thank you for your flexibility during the recent disruption!