Awesome job Farwell Elementary Students! You raised over $2,200 for the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge last month! You have helped kids your age have healthy hearts from the donations you collected. The top 3 students who collected the most donations were Leonardo Walters from Mrs. Pitchford's class who collected $250. Sofia Bell from Mrs. Loomis's class who collected $277. Lillian Bell from Mrs. Swarthout's class who collected a whopping $386. Jump ropes, t-shirts, basketballs, and other post-event prizes will be arriving and delivered after spring break. Way to go Farwell Elementary Students!
Congratulations to our Elementary February Students of the Month! They are pictured getting their books from the vending book machine!
Sharing with our community on behalf of Farwell Little League
Farwell Little League Registration Dates
February 1, 2025–Registration Begins
February 28, 2025–Last Day for Registration
www.farwelllittleleague.com
The cost to play is as follows:
$50.00 - First child
$40.00 - Second child
$25.00 - Third child
Maximum per household is $115.00 (must be immediate family).
Payment is expected at the time of registration.
For T-Ball - boys and girls need to be 5 years old by August 31, 2025.
Residency must be within the Farwell Schools District boundary OR be attending Farwell Area Schools.
Questions can be directed to:
Mike Bell: 989-429-6877 or
Sarah Loomis: 989-506-5675
Farwell Area Schools is requesting proposals for Athletic Field Maintenance. Bids are due no later than 2:00p.m. on March 7, 2025 local time in the Central Office located at 399 E Michigan St, Farwell MI 48622.
More information can be found on our website . Click link for more information https://5il.co/37y58
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
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
Kindergarten Enrollment
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.
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!
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!
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!)
Tonight is the Snowfest Basketball Game ! We hope to see you there!
The 32nd Annual Cabin Fever Variety Show is coming up February 8, 2025 at 6:30PM in the Jaime Performing Arts Center! This is an annual show presented by our band students and Band Boosters featuring amazing local talent ranging from students first performances to professional musicians who you can find on all the streaming platforms! Rock and Roll Bands, Dancers, Sax Quartets and Singers!
More information can be found on the band website - https://farwellbands.weebly.com/cabin-fever-2025.html
Farwell Elementary Schools Some Special "Game Night" Dance on Friday, February 7th 5PM-7PM. Turn RSVP into teachers by January 24th. We hope to see you there!
Farwell Elementary - Someone Special Dance and Game Night!
February 7, 5PM-7PM
https://www.farwellschools.net/article/1959676
