The middle school boys basketball games that were scheduled for tonight (1/8) against Nevada are being postponed. We will look for a date to reschedule. There will be no boys basketball practice or intramurals. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for understanding!
FSMS 6th Grade Orientation!!!
As the school year is fast approaching we would like to take this opportunity to invite 6th grade students and parents to our 6th Grade Orientation during Open House. Our goal is to help our students get off to the best start possible with their middle school experience. During this time we will discuss important policies and give some insight on the day to day life at FSMS. During Open House students will have the opportunity to get their schedule, put things in their lockers, and meet their teachers for the upcoming school year.
When: Tuesday, August 15th, during FSMS open house. Orientation will be from 5:30-6:00.
Where: FSMS Gymnasium.
Not a teacher, but still want to work in our schools? We have several open positions which do not require a teaching degree.
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Going on tonight and tomorrow night: FSHS Tiger Drama Camp presents: Treasure Island at the Fort Scott Middle School at 7 pm. General admission is $5 at the door.
Next week! FSHS Tiger Drama Camp presents: TREASURE ISLAND
June 5th & 6th
7 PM
Fort Scott Middle School
$5 General Admission
This afternoon is the Middle School & High School Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Keyhole from 4-6 pm hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library.
-4th & 5th graders are also invited
-Contact Valetta Cannon at 620-223-2882 for more information
Fort Scott Public Library's June 2023 Summer Reading Calendar
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W0d8cqQA0eTPaLMiq74QOJP1rijRVu-_/view?usp=share_link
REMINDER!!!! CHC has once again partnered with our schools to offer Sports Physicals!! CHC will be at FSMS on May 23rd and 24th from 9:00AM - 4:00PM. If you have a child going into 7th-12th grade that is interested in playing a sport, this is a great opportunity to get their needed sports physical! Forms are available on the FSMS school site and at the Middle School.
Save the Date! USD 234 Job Fair on July 11th & 12th at the Fort Scott Middle School Flex Space. Come join our Tiger Family! More information to come!
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Fort Scott Public Library has Volunteer Opportunities!
Share a bit of your time this summer and make a difference in Fort Scott!
Sign up at http://fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org/youthsummerreading
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Save the date for a Middle School & High School Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Keyhole on May 31st from 4-6 pm hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library.
-4th & 5th graders are also invited
-Contact Valetta Cannon at 620-223-2882 for more information
2023-24 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Division of Public Health
Curtis State Office Building
1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Janet Stanek, Secretary
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Phone: 785-296-1086
www.kdheks.gov
Laura Kelly, Governor
Kansas School Kindergarten Through Grade 12
Immunization Requirements for 2023-2024 School Year
Immunization requirements and recommendations for the 2023-2024 school year are based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. The current recommended and minimum interval immunization schedules may be found on the CDC webpage. The best disease prevention is achieved by adhering to the recommended schedule. However, if a child falls behind, the catch- up schedule is implemented. To avoid missed opportunities, immunization providers may use a 4-day grace period, in most instances, per age and interval between doses. In such cases, these doses may be counted as valid.
K.S.A. 72 - 6261 - Kansas Statutes Related to School Immunizations Requirements and K.A.R. 28-1-20, published July 18, 2019 in the Kansas Register, defines the immunizations required for school and early childhood program attendance.
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap): Five doses required. Doses should be given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). The 4th dose may be given as early as 12 months of age, if at least 6 months have elapsed since dose 3. The 5th dose is not necessary if the 4th dose was administered at age 4 years or older. A dose of Tdap is required at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years).
Hepatitis A (Hep A): Two doses required. Doses should be given at 12 months with a minimum interval of 6 months between the 1st and 2nd dose.
Hepatitis B (Hep B): Three doses required. Doses should be given at birth, 1-2 months, and 6-18 months. Minimum age for the final dose is 24 weeks.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): Two doses required. Doses should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). Minimum age is 12 months and interval between doses may be as short as 28 days.
Meningococcal-Serogroup A,C,W,Y (MenACWY): Two doses required. Doses should be given at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years) and 11th grade (16-18 years). For children 16-18 years, with no previous MenACWY, only one dose is required.
Poliomyelitis (IPV/tOPV): Four doses required. Doses should be given at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). Three doses are acceptable if 3rd dose was given after 4 years of age and at least 6 months have elapsed since dose 2.
Varicella (Chickenpox): Two doses are required. Doses should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). The 2nd dose may be administered as early as 3 months after the 1st dose, however, a dose administered after a 4-week interval is considered valid. No doses are required when student has history of varicella disease documented by a licensed physician.
Legal alternatives to school vaccination requirements are found in K.S.A. 72-6262.
In addition, to the immunizations required for school entry the following vaccines are recommended to protect students:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Two doses recommended at 11 years of age or three doses if the series is started after 15 years.
Influenza: Annual vaccination recommended for all ages 6 months of age. Number of doses is dependent on age and number of doses given in previous years.
Vaccination efforts by school and public health officials, immunization providers and parents are key to the success of protecting our children and communities from vaccine preventable diseases.
**ANNOUNCEMENT- Time change** 8th Grade Promotion ceremony will be moved to 10:30AM to allow more time between ceremonies throughout the district.
8th GRADE 10:30 May 16th
Happy Principal's Day to our own, Dr. Zach Johnson!
FSMS Choir Concert is May 2 @ 7:00PM at the High School
It was a great day to be a Tiger at the Regional Special Olympics Track and Field event yesterday! Approximately 48 students from 2nd grade to 12th grade competed from Fort Scott. Our very own Carter Collier led the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run to kick off the event. The mission of the Special Olympics is to give the students continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in sports.
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School WILL BE in session on May 1st 2023.
Tiger Families: Reminder!!
Starting April 1, 2023 state Medicaid agencies will begin reviews to determine whether patients are eligible to renew coverage. Most of those covered by Medicaid in Kansas are children. Watch your mail and respond quickly to requests for more information.
Help us spread the word and encourage families to reach out to CHC/SEK at 620-240-8919 if they need help.
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Congratulations to this week's FSMS Staff Spotlight!
Orchestra Concert tonight at 7:30 at the Middle School.
https://sites.google.com/usd234.org/usd-234-orchestra?usp=sharing