Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

MARK YOUR CALENDER for "Thrive Up On The Go!" OPEN TO ALL FCS Scholars - ALL (10) ten FCS schools can attend. Join us for an adventure to explore fun field trips throughout Michigan! This program is FREE. Transportation will be provided. Scan the QR Code to register for the FREE program or contact your school's CSD for more information. The program site locations are Accelerated Learning Academy, Freeman Elementary, Holmes STEM Middle School Academy, Potter Elementary, and Southwestern Classical Academy - FCS October registration links: FCS Elementary Registration: https://qualtricsxmccbkw5dwm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4SzXWRp1tB6suhM FCS Secondary Registration: https://qualtricsxmccbkw5dwm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5uxDaiycaNYjn6e

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day to our amazing custodial team in Flint Community Schools! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to maintaining clean and safe learning environments for our scholars and staff. We are grateful for everything you do!

Today is Count Day! Is your child present and ready to learn? Attendance today is crucial as it helps secure essential funding for our schools, which directly impacts the resources and opportunities we can offer our scholars. Attendance = Academic Success!

Flint Community Schools and the Flint Board of Education is honored to welcome Rev. Jesse Jackson - American Civil Rights Activist, politician and Baptist Minister with his son Jesse Jackson, Jr who served as the U.S. representative from Illinois, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Mayor Sheldon Neely, Representative Cynthia Neely and Sheriff Chris Swanson to Southwestern Classical Academy today! This historic visit for the SWCA senior class and school community was an opportunity to inspire through a powerful message on the importance of voting and civic engagement. Understanding our history and the privilege we have to serve and enact change. Let’s continue to make our voices heard and shape the future! #SWCA #VoteForChange #CivicEngagement"

KEEP IT UP! Calling All Flint Supporters! We're in the running to win a major upgrade for our Houston Stadium thanks to T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: LEARN MORE at www.FridayNight5GLights.com. Make sure to tag @TMobile and use the hashtags #FN5GL #sweepstakes #flintjags on Facebook and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flintcommunityschools?igsh=M2U3MXp6NTgwbGYy Every action counts! Let's Go, Flint! Together, we can bring this victory home!

October is National Principal Month, and we are excited to honor the outstanding leadership within Flint Community Schools! Our principals play a critical role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional success of our scholars. They are the heartbeat of our schools, guiding their teams with dedication, passion, and an unwavering commitment to creating a positive and nurturing learning environment. From building strong relationships with families and the community to ensuring that every scholar has the tools and opportunities to thrive, our principals are true champions for education. Their leadership and vision inspire us all to aim higher and achieve greater success together. Please join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible principals for their tireless efforts to make a lasting impact on the lives of our scholars and the entire FCS community. We appreciate you!

HOMECOMING GAME....Jaguars Football@HOME! Join us on October 4 as the Jaguars face Dearborn Tech! The game kicks off at 7 PM at Houston Stadium, and we want YOU there to cheer them on! Get your tickets now: GoFAN. Can’t make it? Watch live on the NFHS Network. Wear your team colors and bring that Jaguar spirit! This is going to be an electrifying game you won’t want to miss. Let’s show up and show out for our Jaguars!

Count Day Fun on October 2 and all week! Hey, scholars we’ve got some exciting incentives and fun activities planned just for YOU! Be here, be counted, and be rewarded! You must be in school to receive your incentives, so don’t miss out! Let's make this Count Day the best one yet!

It takes a village! Let’s Transform Houston Stadium! It could be ours, but only with your help! www.FridayNight5GLights.com. Make sure to tag @TMobile and use the hashtags #FN5GL #sweepstakes #flintjags on Facebook and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flintcommunityschools?igsh=M2U3MXp6NTgwbGYy

Flint Community Schools is hiring certified teachers!!! Join our team! https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=724

Flint Community Schools, Health Services Department, is hosting an immunization clinic the week of October 28th at the Administrative building. All students are required to provide proof of up to date immunizations or a waiver in order to be enrolled in Michigan schools. Failure to comply with this state law may result in your students' classes becoming closed. Appointments can be made by calling Health Services at 810-424-4087 or using the QR code, or link, within the attached flyer to request an appointment. Let's protect ourselves and those around us!

Count Day is October 2! Attendance matters...Scholars are in school and ready to learn. Fun events all week! Their presence helps ensure our schools receive the funding and resources needed to provide the best education possible. Every scholar counts—let’s show up strong!

Flint Community Schools partners with Genesee Health Plan to provide Community Health Worker services in all of our buildings. See attached flyer for an immunization, and more, event that they will be hosting tomorrow, September 27th.

As we head deeper into flu and cold season we want to provide you with helpful tips on how you can protect yourself from illness. There are simple steps like frequent handwashing and staying home when developing new or worsening symptoms that can make a huge difference in how much communicable diseases are able to spread. Please see the attached nurse newsletter for more information. We wish for everyone to stay healthy and safe!

Congratulations Southwestern Classical Academy's Kimberly Hatfield, Skaff's 2024 Favorite Teacher. You inspire your entire school community!

Jaguars Football: Road Game Alert! .Join us as the Jaguars take the field against the Hamady Hawks! September 27th @ 7 PM. Hamady High School, 3223 Carpenter Rd, Flint, MI 48504. TGet your tickets at Go FAN https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4265 and watch the game live on the NFHS Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/watch-events. Wear your team colors and come support our Jaguars in what promises to be an electrifying game! #JaguarsFootball #FridayNightLights #HighSchoolFootball #GoJaguars

Autumn Leaves & Laughter, get ready Holmes STEM Middle School Academy! September 27, scholars be present and prepared for learning, then join us for our PBIS Kickoff event, featuring not one, not two, but THREE local comedians prepared to bring the laughs! This will be an amazing day to celebrate positive behavior and enjoy some great entertainment....let's show up strong for positivity and fun!

Flint Fans, We Need You! Help us score a touchdown with a Homefield Makeover from T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights! LIKE to show your support. SHARE to spread the word. Tell your family, and friends to spread the word...we need everyone's support. LIKE IT. SHARE IT. LEARN MORE at www.FridayNight5GLights.com. Make sure to tag @TMobile and use the hashtags #FN5GL #sweepstakes #flintjags on Facebook and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flintcommunityschools?igsh=M2U3MXp6NTgwbGYy Every action counts! Let's Go, Flint! Together, we can bring this victory home!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Senior Class of 2025 Dream Big with Flint Community Schools! The 2025-26 FAFSA form will launch on October 1. We're committed to helping our scholars achieve their dreams with exceptional opportunities and pathways to success. For more information, visit Flint Career and College Info. https://www.flintschools.org/page/career-and-college-information-and-resources

Attention, Flint Community! We have an exciting opportunity to win a multi-million dollar football field makeover for Houston Stadium, and we need your help to make it happen! T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights, together with @tmobile and Rob Gronkowski, are offering this incredible gift to one deserving school district—let's make sure it's us! LIKE IT. SHARE IT. LEARN MORE at www.FridayNight5GLights.com. Make sure to tag @TMobile and use the hashtags #FN5GL #sweepstakes #flintjags on Facebook and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flintcommunityschools?igsh=M2U3MXp6NTgwbGYy Every action counts! Let's Go, Flint! Together, we can bring this victory home!