Wednesday, Oct. 20, has been proclaimed School Transportation Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate all of our school transportation employees for their hard work and dedication. 🚍 Thank you for ensuring our students are transported safely to and from school.

Did you know the National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day? Join us in celebrating #NSLW21 Oct. 11–15 to highlight school lunch & the critical role school nutrition professionals play in helping students succeed in & out of the classroom. #TigerPride

Parent Teacher Conferences for the Middle School will be held on Monday, October 18th and Tuesday, October 19th from 4:30-8:00 pm both nights.

Cookie Dough will not be in today due to a delay. We are hoping it will be here Thursday, October 14th, 2021 from 3:30-6:00 pm. We are so sorry for any inconveniences.

LOCATION CHANGES for Volleyball vs Nevada 8th grade VB will play at FSHS in the auxillary gym @ 4:00pm 7th grade VB will play at Buck Run CC @ 4:00pm

This afternoon Bus #28 was in an accident out by the lake and everyone is fine. A truck ran a stop sign and caused the accident. Another bus is on the way to get the students home, so they will be later than normal. We are thankful everyone is safe.

FSMS School Pictures will be on Sept. 9th. We will be providing detailed information later this week.

Tech Fee and Computer take-home Parents/Guardians, Students who have paid their technology fee will be allowed to take their device home nightly. Students who have yet to pay the technology fee are expected to leave their devices at school nightly. We will allow a grace period as we work with parents to determine whether the student takes the device home or leaves it at school. Thank you for helping us out with this situation. David Brown

6TH GRADE PARENTS/GUARDIANS! August 12th at 5:30 pm, there will be open house/orientation for 6th grade students. This is a good opportunity to meet teachers, find lockers, and get a feel of our building. If you have any question, please call 620-223-3262.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS!!! Mark your calendars! August 2nd from 8am to 3pm, we will have in-person enrollment for middle school parents/guardians in our commons area for anyone needing assistance or do not have internet access to help getting your student enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have any questions, please call 620-223-3262.

2021-2022 Fort Scott Middle School Supply List: Supplies for 6th grade- 2” 3 ring notebook for ELA, Composition book for ELA, earbuds, 5- 2 pocket folders, paper colored pencils, pencil pouch, pencils, erasers, Elmer’s glue, Kleenexes, cordless mouse (optional) Supplies for 7th Grade Academic Classes 2 - 1” 3-Ring Binders (one for Math, one for Science), 1 pocket folder (for ELA), 2 spiral notebooks, 1 package loose-leaf notebook paper, 2 boxes Kleenex, #2 pencils (restock as needed), 1 package colored pencils, 1 bottle school glue, 2 glue sticks, 1 package of spiral index cards (preferred), eraser, scissors, earbuds or headphones Supplies for 8th grade Academic Classes- 4 - 1 ½” 3-ring view binders, 1 pocket folder, 1 pack of dividers with tabs, 3 packages loose leaf notebook paper (college ruled), 3 packages #2 pencils (restock as needed), 1 package markers OR 1 package colored pencils, 1 highlighter, 2 red pens, 2 blue or black pens, 1 package cap erasers, 2 boxes Kleenex, 2 glue sticks, 1 package copy paper, 1 package graph paper, TI 30X IIS scientific calculator (Algebra classes only), earbuds (Aux cord end, not IPHONE earbuds), 1 package 3x5 index cards Farrington & Sanborn Classes: School box, Dry erase markers (pack of 3), colored pencils, scissors, glue, #2 wood pencils (12 pack), ear buds Art- Black waterproof gel pen, 9" x 12" spiral sketchpad, 12” ruler, eraser, #2 pencil Physical Education FSMS PE shirt Black shorts Deodorant Athletic shoes - No hiking boots, no Hey Dudes, (no lugs or cleats on the soles) (PE shirt orders may be placed on Web Store or in the office) Choir students need the following: ALL: black, closed toed dress shoes BOYS: white, long sleeved button down shirt, black tie, black socks, black dress pants GIRLS: black dress, knee length or longer, black tights/ leggings OR black blouse and knee length or longer skirt, black tights/leggings OR black blouse and black dress pants

USD 234 Update: Drop off and Pick up directions for parents. Extended School Year students (ESY) will be dropped off and picked up at the South entry of the middle school. All other students will be dropped off and picked up in the main west parking lot of the middle school the first few days due to driveway repairs.