On count day February 12th Mrs. Haring raffled off a sled to one student from each class that was in attendance! Congratulations to our attendance day winners!
Spaghetti Benefit Tomorrow February 20th at 5:30PM
Girls Golf Division Champs Celebration Friday February 21st at Halftime of the Varsity Girls Basketball Game.
Farwell Middle School is hosting an ELA/SS Family Engagement night on March 12, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:00. We will be serving dinner at 5:30 in the JPAC and then moving to the middle school for various crafts and games. At this time some students from each grade level will also be presenting a historical figure of their choice in a live wax museum. Students will get to take a book home from the book tasting room, and the spring book fair will also be in the library for students to purchase books. Come enjoy the students presenting in a live wax museum as well as the other activities we have planned for you.
On Saturday (2/15) Farwell will be hosting a Regional Powerlifting Meet. The MHSPLA has different ticket price requirements than we use at Farwell home events.
$5.00 for admission
Free: 10 years and under, Active Military, and 60+ in age
Dear FAS Family,
The Farwell Area Schools will be closed Thursday, 2.13.25 due to snowy roads and the time it will take to clean up our parking lots. Reminder, we will also be closed on Friday, 2.14.25 to allow students and staff to attend the funeral of Mrs. Forfinski.
Thank you.
Dear FAS Family,
All evening events for the Farwell Area Schools have been canceled for Wednesday evening based on the forecasted weather. This included SPARKS, games, practices, Lego League, and Robotics. All events.
Thank you and Go Eagles
Kindergarten Enrollment
Dear FAS Family,
The Farwell Area Schools will be closed on Friday, 2-14-25 to allow staff and students to attend the funeral of Carrie Forfinski.
Visitation is on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. The Funeral will be on Friday at 11:00 AM.
FAS will continue to have counselors on hand to support our students, and we have resources for families on our website. Please take care of yourself and each other in these tough times.
Thank you.
February 9, 2025
Dear Farwell Area Schools Family,
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carrie Forfinski, a Farwell Area
Schools First Grade Teacher. Carrie lost her battle with cancer on February 8, 2025. Carrie
has touched the lives of many in our community and her loss will be felt by all.
The Farwell Area Schools will have counselors available on Monday to support students and staff in the grieving process.
The family is planning on services to take place at the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral home in Farwell.
Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 6-8. The funeral will be Friday at 11:00.
This is an important time for you to speak to your children. Often families use a time like this to
reinforce their own personal spiritual values. It is also important to reassure your children that you are okay and that you are taking good care of yourself. Also, your children need to know that you have planned for someone to give them a place to live and care for them, in case something should ever happen to you. We have talked with our students today and encouraged them to talk with you. if they have questions and concerns. We also let them know that there are people at school who care about them and are willing to listen.
We have loaded some resources for parents to our website to support you during this difficult time.
Please feel free to call if there is any other way we can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Steve Scoville
FAS Superintendent
989-588-9917
https://5il.co/37ccl
Update on School Threats
Kindergarten Roundup is around the corner. Be sure to call and schedule an appointment.
Dear FAS Family,
This is a follow-up message regarding a threat made against the school. Law enforcement has concluded the investigation at the school and is in contact with the families involved. At this time, we believe we are all clear from this threat.
We want to thank everyone that brought this to our attention and the Clare County Sheriff's Office for their support on this issue.
As said earlier, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Respectfully,
Steve Scoville
FAS Superintendent
The High School Robotics Team will be doing an Apparel Order for Robotics hoodies, shirts & hats. If you are interested please grab an order form from any of the 4 offices (Admin, High School, Middle School or Elementary School). Money and order forms are due back by Valentine’s Day and should be dropped back off to any of the 4 offices. Orders will be delivered by March 6th. That's just in time to be able to wear the apparel while the Robotics Team is at their first competition in Mt. Pleasant. More details to come!
Dear FAS Family,
On the afternoon of 2.3.25 a threat was made against the school. Law enforcement investigated the threat and its credibility. The initial indications were that this was not a credible threat.
Despite the initial indications of this threat not being a credible threat against the school. We have an increased police presence on campus while we continue to investigate this issue. The puspose of this message is to eliminate the rumors that are growing around this situation.
If you know of a real and or credible threat, please call 911. We take all threats very seriously, and continue to make the safety of our students and staff our top priority!
Thank You!
Our school does a great deal for our students’ education and activities, but our needs always outpace our funding and we are hoping to get your support. Please consider participating in this fundraiser so we can provide your students with the experiences they deserve. Our ninth grade class is fundraising to fund prom and graduation. These funds will help with the cost for decorating for floats, dances, hallways, and hopefully we will be able to offer a class trip once they are seniors.
The 9th grade class is using Century Resources to help fundraise.
If you select one of the links below you will be given the option to purchase several items including cheesecakes, baked goods, cookie doughs, meats, and more. Brochure sales will yield 40% profit. Any donations we receive online we will receive 75%. If we receive checks or cash donations 100% of that money will go into our 9th grade class account to benefit our students.
If you live LOCALLY please click on this link and the student will deliver the product to you.
crpay.biz/39742
If you live OUT OF TOWN or wish to just donate, please click on this link and the product will be shipped to your home address.
crstore.biz/39742
Farwell Elementary,
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We just kicked off our Kids Heart Challenge! Get ready to change and save lives by registering, sending messages, and completing Finn's Mission.
Here’s what to do next:
Join our team and download the AHA Schools app:
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Personalize your student’s page – Upload a photo and message about why they are supporting the American Heart Association.
Lead by example – Make a personal donation to kick off your student’s fundraising efforts.
Ask for support – Send emails/texts and copy and paste your fundraising link into social media. Messages are already written for you in the AHA Schools app and your online headquarters!
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Thank you for supporting our team, our school, our community, and children like Finn!
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Congratulations to our Farwell Elementary Students of the Month for January! We hope you enjoy your books!
Come out to our Spaghetti Benefit Dinner on February 20th from 5:30-7:30pm to support Guy Stover!
FHS Semester 1 Honor Roll 24-25
