Celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today, Flint Community Schools celebrates Mexico's rich history and vibrant traditions. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This day has become a global celebration of Mexican culture, resilience, and pride. Let's honor this spirit by engaging in educational activities, enjoying Mexican cuisine, and learning more about its historical significance.
#CincoDeMayo #FlintCommunitySchools #CulturalHeritage
Celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week! This National Teacher Appreciation Week, Flint Community Schools extends a heartfelt thank you to all our incredible teachers. Your dedication, creativity, and passion for educating our scholars shape the future, one lesson at a time. You inspire curiosity, foster growth, and build confidence in our classrooms. This week, we celebrate you and the indelible marks you leave on the hearts and minds of our scholars. Thank you for being educators, mentors, and guides.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #FlintCommunitySchools #ThankYouTeachers
Celebrating National Mental Health Month - May is National Mental Health Month, and Flint Community Schools is committed to raising awareness about mental health and breaking the stigma associated with seeking help. Mental health is an essential part of our overall well-being, just as important as physical health. This month, we encourage our scholars, families, staff, and the community to take steps towards understanding, protecting, and nurturing their mental health. Let’s create a supportive environment where everyone feels safe to discuss their experiences and seek help.
Happy School Principal Day! Today, Flint Community Schools celebrates the outstanding dedication and leadership of our principals. Your visionary guidance and unwavering support create the foundation for our thriving educational environments. Thank you for inspiring both staff and scholars to excel, for fostering communities of respect and learning, and for leading by example every single day. Your impact extends far beyond the school walls.
#SchoolPrincipalDay #FlintCommunitySchools #LeadershipExcellence
PUBLIC NOTICE -FLINT BOARD OF EDUCATION: Monday, April 28, 2025, Special Board Meeting at 5:30 PM - FCS Administration Building, 923 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503.
The FAFSA is the golden ticket to a tuition win! Ten students will win $50,000 and 40 students will win $10,000 cash in a Michigan Education Savings Program account.
That’s money that can be used for tuition at a community college, university or career training program, as well as room and board, living expenses and more!
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Kindergarten Roundup is today - April 23! Flint Community Schools invites all FCS pre-kindergarten families to our Kindergarten Roundup! Join us for an engaging event designed to help your child start their educational journey with confidence. 🟡 Enrollment will be from 9 AM - 3 PM on April 23, 3025. 🟡 Super fun interactive activities will begin at 10 AM and conclude at 2 PM 🟡 Flint Community Schools families with kindergarten-eligible children (5 years old) as of September 1st are invited to attend.
Apr 23 - Happy National Administrative Professionals Day! Flint Community Schools takes a moment to celebrate the incredible administrative staff who are the backbone of our educational community. Your organization, dedication, and hard work ensure our schools run smoothly and efficiently every day. Thank you for being the unsung heroes who support every aspect of our mission to educate and empower our scholars. Your efforts are truly appreciated. #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #FlintCommunitySchools #ThankYou
Click the link to read the letter from Superintendent Jones: https://5il.co/3d8fi
Kindergarten Roundup is in TWO DAYS on April 23! Flint Community Schools invites all FCS pre-kindergarten families to our Kindergarten Roundup! Join us for an engaging event designed to help your child start their educational journey with confidence. 🟡 Enrollment will be from 9 AM - 3 PM on April 23, 3025. 🟡 Super fun interactive activities will begin at 10 AM and conclude at 2 PM 🟡 Flint Community Schools families with kindergarten-eligible children (5 years old) as of December 1 are invited to attend.
This is a reminder that FCS's School Wellness Program will be having it's next Community Advisory Council meeting on April 24th. Join us for an opportunity to hear about what the program brings to your scholar's health and wellness during the school day. See flyer for details.
Our Pre-K and Kindergarten are 100% FREE! Join us for the Kindergarten Roundup on April 23! Flint Community Schools invites all incoming kindergarten families to our Kindergarten event, an engaging event designed to help your child start their educational journey with confidence.
🟡 Enrollment will be from 9 AM - 3 PM on April 23, 3025.
🟡 Super fun interactive activities will begin at 10 AM and conclude at 2 PM
🟡 Flint Community Schools families who have kindergarten eligible children (5 years old) as of September 1st are invited to attend.
Exciting Updates from The Cube at Brownell/Holmes Campus! Superintendent Kevelin Jones was proud to host a meeting at Brownell STEM Academy. The scholars, staff, and the Brownell Neighborhood Association had the unique opportunity to select the furniture for The Cube—our innovative space for learning, collaboration, and community engagement! Flint Community Schools proudly owns and will operate The Cube @ Brownell/Holmes Campus—marking the next chapter in our commitment to excellence in education. This space will empower students and provide opportunities for collaboration, growth, and success. A heartfelt thank you to the Flint Board of Education for your leadership and to our community partners: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Flint Center for Educational Excellence, and the Brownell Holmes Neighborhood Association. Your unwavering dedication is shaping the future of education in Flint!
Full House at the Genesee Chapter Meeting!
It was an exciting and informative meeting of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, with Superintendent Kevelin Jones as the guest speaker.
Superintendent Jones shared valuable updates on the District’s academic initiatives, highlighted the $150 million in investments focused on student success and building improvements, and discussed the exciting plans for the Central-Whittier Campus redevelopment.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this engaging session! Together, we’re shaping the future of education in our community.
Photo credit: Dylan Luna, Flint Board of Education Treasurer
Coming up on April 24th, Flint Community School's School Wellness Program will be having it's next Community Advisory Council meeting. This is an opportunity for you to hear about what the program brings to your scholar's health and wellness during the school day. Please join us.
It's almost here! Join us for the Kindergarten Roundup on April 23! Flint Community Schools has 100% FREE Full-Day Kindergarten classes. Join us for an engaging event designed to help your child start their educational journey with confidence for all FCS pre-kindergarten families.
🟡 Enrollment will be from 9 AM - 3 PM on April 23, 3025.
🟡 Super fun interactive activities will begin at 10 AM and conclude at 2 PM
🟡 Flint Community Schools families who have kindergarten eligible children (5 years old) as of September 1st are invited to attend.
Apr 7 - Apr 11: This week, we celebrate National Assistant Principals Week at Flint Community Schools. Our Assistant Principals are the unsung heroes of our educational community, providing leadership, support, and guidance every day. Your dedication to our scholars' success, your commitment to fostering positive school environments, and your tireless efforts in supporting our educational missions do not go unnoticed. Thank you for your passion, your resilience, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. #AssistantPrincipalsWeek #FlintCommunitySchools #ThankYou
Click the link to read the letter from Superintendent Jones: https://5il.co/3d8fg
Join us for Kindergarten Roundup on April 23! Flint Community Schools invites all incoming kindergarten families to our FREE Full-Day Kindergarten! Join us for an engaging event designed to help your child start their educational journey with confidence for all FCS pre-kindergarten families.
🟡 Enrollment will be from 9 AM - 3 PM on April 23, 3025.
🟡 Super fun interactive activities will begin at 10 AM and conclude at 2 PM
🟡 Flint Community Schools families who have kindergarten eligible children (5 years old) as of September 1st are invited to attend.
Apr 2 -Happy National Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day! Flint Community Schools celebrates the exceptional dedication and invaluable support our paraprofessionals provide to our scholars and teachers. Your contributions to the classroom and beyond help create a nurturing and effective learning environment for all scholars. Today, we recognize and thank you for your commitment to education, your patience, and your unwavering support. #ParaprofessionalsAppreciationDay #FlintCommunitySchools #ThankYou
Click the link to read the letter from Superintendent Jones: https://5il.co/3d8ff
As we celebrate National Poetry Month, we honor poetry's timeless artistry and profound impact on our lives and culture. With its power to inspire, heal, and provoke thought, poetry serves as a beacon of expression, illuminating the human experience in all its complexity and beauty. Throughout the ages, poets have woven words into tapestries of emotion, inviting us to explore our souls' depths and connect on a deeper level.
This month, let us embrace the richness of poetic language, whether through reading cherished classics or discovering new voices. Let us recognize the poets who have shaped our world and continue to do so and the diverse communities from which their voices emerge. Let us celebrate poetry's ability to transcend boundaries and unite us in shared understanding and empathy. National Poetry Month reminds us of the power of words to uplift, inspire change, and foster connection.
Let us cherish poetry's enduring legacy and capacity to touch hearts and minds across generations.
National Reading Month might be ending, but our love for books never stops! Keep reading, keep growing! #FCSReads #KeepReading
