Farwell Area Schools

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

Kindergarten Roundup is around the corner. Be sure to call and schedule an appointment.

Update on School Threats

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, Sign Up Today 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: Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play 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! Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke! Thank you for supporting our team, our school, our community, and children like Finn! Click the link to register https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_school_search.html

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

Athletic updates with the Cold Day in place: Wrestling will still compete tonight at St. Louis Girls Basketball will still compete tonight at Pinconning MS Boys Basketball will have a schedule change to play Harrison on 2/26. (No game tonight!)

Dear FAS Family, With the projected Wind Chill/Feels Like Temperature again being forecast to be near -20 on Wednesday Morning (Which is the FAS threshold for holding school) The Farwell Area Schools will be closed on Wednesday, 1.22.25. It is my hope that this early notification gives you a chance to make plans for day care and to stay warm. We hope to see you Thursday. Thank you and Go Eagles

Farwell Boys Basketball's home game will be on as scheduled tonight. JV will begin at 6:00pm and V will begin at 7:30pm against Pinconning!

Dear FAS Family, Based on the projected Wind Chill/Feels Like Temperature being forecast to be near -20 (Which is the FAS threshold for holding school) The Farwell Area Schools will be closed on Tuesday, 1.21.25. It is my hope that this early notification gives you a chance to make plans for day care and to stay warm. We hope to see you Wednesday. Thank you and Go Eagles

Tonight is the Snowfest Basketball Game ! We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our FHS January Students of the Month 8th: Max Cutlip 10th: Mia Dailey 9th: Brooklynn Crockett 11th: Brayden Travis 12th: Charlotte Vasquez

Congratulations to our Farwell Middle School December Students of Character!

Farwell Middle Schools Semester One Honor Roll