Accelerated Learning Academy

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 GO stipend is not based on income or grades, and is funded through a mileage approved by Genesee County voters. The Class of 2025 Genesee Opportunity Stipend award amount is $1,600! This is an increase of $200 from 2024! As you know, the Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, students must reside in Genesee County or on a property that is taxed by a Genesee County school district and graduate from a Genesee County high school. Southwestern Classical Academy and Accelerated Learning Academy scholars qualify for the stipend and must complete an application online at: https://www.geneseego.org/home/application If any Class of 2025 seniors need assistance completing an application or have questions on how they may be able to utilize their stipend, they may reach out to Hannah Johnson at gcgo@geneseeisd.org or 810-591-4246. Scholarship and stipends further the future aspirations of Flint Community Schools graduating seniors!!

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.

Hello ALA Families, We are excited to remind you that we play SPADES at Family Game Night THIS MONDAY, 4/21 /25 from 5:30- 7:00pm. Please join us for FREE food, SPADES games, and fun - Scholars Vs Parents. There will be free raffles. The 1st families to arrive receive gas cards! Have a safe weekend & see you Monday!

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

Greetings ALA, We will hold TESTING April 15th - 17th for MStep 11, Spring SAT, & PSAT. ALL scholars MUST participate in testing. For Wednesday, 4/16 - Only those students testing are allowed to be onsite. All others are off. *Seniors will not attend UNLESS they are testing, but please find volunteer opportunities.

Hello Parents, Just a reminder that TODAY is our monthly Parent Meeting at 12:00pm & 5:00 pm. We will have refreshments, resources and IMPORTANT information. The first parents to arrive will receive FREE GAS CARDS. Also, please mark your calendars! Our next Family SPADES Game Night is 4/21/25 from 5:30 - 7pm. Thanks

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

Today is the first day of Spring Break! Flint Community Schools will be on Spring Break from March 31st to April 4th. There will be no school for scholars during this time. However, the district's administrative offices will remain open. Enjoy your break, relax, and recharge! We look forward to seeing our scholars back and ready to learn after the break. School will resume on April 7, 2025.

Did you know? Reading just 15 minutes a day can expose you to over 1 million words per year! Let’s build those vocabularies! #ReadMore #NationalReadingMonth

Reading fuels the imagination! What’s a book that sparked your creativity or inspired you? Share below! #FCSReads #BookInspiration