43 BOE Meeting Mon, August 14, 2023 Certified – 2 Flex Days** Mon, August 21, 2023 – Tue, August 22, 2023 Professional Development Wed, August 30, 2023 Labor Day Mon, September 4, 2023 No School for Staff & Students First Day for Grades 1-6, 9 Tue, September 5, 2023 First Day for Students First Day for Grades 7-8, 10-12 Wed, September 6, 2023 First Day for Students First Day for Kindergarten Fri, September 8, 2023 First Day for Students BOE Meeting Mon, September 11, 2023 BOE Meeting Mon, October 9, 2023 No School for Staff & Students Fri, October 13, 2023 No School for Staff & Students Professional Development Mon, October 16, 2023 No School for Students BOE Meeting, PT Conference (K-12) Thu, November 9, 2023 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences BOE Meeting Mon, November 20, 2023 Fall Break Wed, November 22, 2023 – Fri, November 24, 2023 No School for Students Winter Break Fri, December 22, 2023 – Mon, January 1, 2024 No School for Students BOE Meeting Mon, January 8, 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mon, January 15, 2024 No School for Staff & Students End of 2nd Grading Period (42 Days) Fri, January 19, 2024 1st Day of Semester 2 Classes Wed, January 24, 2024 – Thu, January 25, 2024 FHS France Trip Meeting Wed, January 24, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 Bonjour French travelers! Only 2 more months until we leave for France! We will be having an important mandatory meeting for all students traveling on the French trip this spring on Wednesday, January 24 at 2:30 p.m. in room A109. Please check your email and/or Google Classroom for what to bring to the meeting. See you then! FHS Bible Club Wed, January 24, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! FMS NJHS Meetings Wed, January 24, 2024 – Wed, January 24, 2024 NJHS will meet monthly on the following days. Meetings will be from 2:45-3:15September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13, January 24, February 28, March 20, April 24, May 15 Rox Girls Thu, January 25, 2024 – Thu, January 25, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, January 25, 2024 – Thu, January 25, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. OMEA Solo and Ensemble Sat, January 27, 2024 – Sat, January 27, 2024 Honors Choir Members will be participating in this event with 7 soloists and 2 ensembles. Students prepare a required song and perform in front of a judge to receive a rating. Cheer on the Firelands Honors Choir as they prepare for this competition! Day of Awesomeness program kick off Tue, January 30, 2024 – Wed, January 31, 2024 We are excited to offer a way to give back to Firelands Elementary School! On Tuesday, January 30 we willbe kicking off an event to help raise funds that will benefit all of our students and staff. The Day ofAwesomeness program will help with funding used to explore installation of inclusive playgroundequipment and continued support of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports reward system atFES. (Falcon Pride Store, Quarterly reward day, and End of the Year rewards).It is going to be AWESOME; we are excited to get started! WAVES Meeting Tue, January 30, 2024 – Tue, January 30, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, January 30, 2024 – Tue, January 30, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. Dedication of Digital Display- FHS Alumni who served Tue, January 30, 2024 – Wed, January 31, 2024 The community is invited to FHS on January 30th for the dedication of the digital display featuring FHS Alumni Who Served. Light refreshments will be served and all service members are invited, as our guests, to the following basketball game. Big Brothers/Sisters Meet Wed, January 31, 2024 – Thu, February 1, 2024 Big Brothers Big Sisters will be meeting today. FHS Bible Club Wed, January 31, 2024 – Wed, January 31, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! Open Enrollment Applications Accepted Thu, February 1, 2024 – Fri, February 2, 2024 Open Enrollment BeginsOpen enrollment begins on February 1, 2024 with an online open enrollment application for new K-12 students. We will have the application posted at 7:30 a.m. at the bottom of the Open Enrollment section on our registration webpage. There is limited space for open enrollment and applications will be timestamped.Space available: 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th gradesNo space available: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10th, 11th and 12th gradesPossible space: waitlist available: Kindergarten and 6th gradeParents or guardians who live out of district and want a child enrolled in kindergarten must complete this open enrollment process and be approved before being allowed to begin registration. Students in grades 1-12 who have been accepted into open enrollment may be registered in Final Forms after acceptance.Also on February 1st, online confirmation of open enrollment for returning students begins. This annual process is required for all open enrolled students. Rox Girls Thu, February 1, 2024 – Thu, February 1, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, February 1, 2024 – Thu, February 1, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. Grades available Fri, February 2, 2024 – Sat, February 3, 2024 Due to recent snow days, grades will now be available on Powerschool Friday, February 2nd.Powered by Froala Editor Perfect Attendance Awards Fri, February 2, 2024 – Sat, February 3, 2024 Shared with children during lunch FMS Spirit Week! Mon, February 5, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024 Monday: Pajama DayTuesday: Twin DayWednesday: Taylor vs Travis DayThursday: Teacher Look Alike DayFriday: Falcon Day – Red, White or Black Fabulous Falcon Tue, February 6, 2024 – Tue, February 6, 2024 Fabulous Falcon Breakfast for invited students and family members: Organized WAVES Meeting Tue, February 6, 2024 – Tue, February 6, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, February 6, 2024 – Tue, February 6, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FFA Public Speaking Event at FHS Wed, February 7, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024 SAFE Meeting Wed, February 7, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024 SAFE will meet this Wednesday during Lunch C to discuss February events. Winter Clothing Drive Wed, February 7, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024 Firelands TLC (FHS) students and Jr. TLC (FES) students have been working together this school year! They are currently holding a Winter Clothing Drive for the entire month of February. FES will be accepting winter clothing donations including coats, hats, gloves, long-sleeved shirts, pants, etc. All donations will be made available to those in need in the Firelands community. FHS Bible Club Wed, February 7, 2024 – Wed, February 7, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! MFMB Chick-Fil-A Night Wed, February 7, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024 On mobile orders please use the code FIRELANDSIn person orders please mention Spirit Night FES Band Concert Wed, February 7, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024 Parent Teacher Conferences Thu, February 8, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 Firelands High School: 3:00 – 6:30 pmFirelands Middle School: 3:00 – 6:30 pmFirelands Elementary School: 4:00 – 7:30PM Rox Girls Thu, February 8, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, February 8, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. CCP College App and Freshman Scheduling Meetings Thu, February 8, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 5:00pm: CCP parent meeting in the auxiliary gym6:00pm: Freshman scheduling meeting in the cafeteria6:30pm: The college application process parent meeting in the auxiliary gym FAFSA Workshop Thu, February 8, 2024 – Thu, February 8, 2024 A FAFSA workshop will be held at FHS on February 8th from 5-6pm for anyone who would like to come in and work with College Now to complete the FAFSA Spain 2025 Enrollment Meeting Thu, February 8, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 There is an enrollment meeting for the 2025 trip to Spain on Thur. Feb. 8 at 5:30 pm in roomA216. This is during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Current sophomore and juniors (in classes2025 & 2026) who are taking Spanish OR Honors Art are eligible. See Mrs. Tawil in room A216for more information. Dodge Ball Tournament Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024 Hosted by Student Council. Students can sign up through Google Classroom. Pep Rally schedule – all students watch the championship game: Students VS Staff! FMS Fabulous Falcon Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024 Crazy Hair Day Fri, February 9, 2024 – Sat, February 10, 2024 2/9 Crazy Hair Day – Courtesy of Delanee Cecil 8th graders begin FHS Scheduling Fri, February 9, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 8th Graders will be receiving information regarding scheduling on Monday (February 5th) during Social Studies classes from high school counselors. On Friday (February 9th), they will begin scheduling. Winter Sports Pep Rally Fri, February 9, 2024 – Fri, February 9, 2024 Assembly schedule BOE Meeting Mon, February 12, 2024 FLSD BOE Meeting Mon, February 12, 2024 – Tue, February 13, 2024 Day of Awesomeness Fundraiser Due Tue, February 13, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024 Our program is in full swing, but there is still time to get involved. Please log back into your personaldonation page to ensure that your child has reached their goal. Every dollar raised makes a differencein the lives of our students! If you would like to donate yourself, there is still time. Just click on thislink: https://app.pop4kids.org/FirelandsES44074All cash and check donations are due by 2/13/2024. Please turn in cash and check donations in anenvelope, with your students’ name on it, to the main office. Please make checks payable to FirelandsElementary School.Thank you again for everything you are doing to make this program a huge success!The staff and students thank you for your generous support, as we continue to strive to give ourstudents the most AWESOME school experience we can! WAVES Meeting Tue, February 13, 2024 – Tue, February 13, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, February 13, 2024 – Tue, February 13, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. Taco Tuesday Fundraiser Tue, February 13, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024 Attention Falcon families, the Sophomore class is having their Chipotle night on February 13th!Mark your calendars and join us for a Taco Tuesday at the Amherst Chipotle from 4-8:00 p.mUse promo code WVATAKY for online orders. Remember our fundraiser money helps offset the cost of prom! FMS Band Concert Tue, February 13, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024 FES Valentine’s Day Class Parties Wed, February 14, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024 A FES PTG Activity FHS Bible Club Wed, February 14, 2024 – Wed, February 14, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! Pajama Day and Bring Stuffed Animal Day Thu, February 15, 2024 – Fri, February 16, 2024 Brought to FES by: Greyson Pycraft and Harper McAllister Rox Girls Thu, February 15, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, February 15, 2024 – Thu, February 15, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS Drama Fundraiser Thu, February 15, 2024 – Fri, February 16, 2024 Come out and support the FHS Drama fundraiser at the Lorain Chick-Fil-A on Thursday, February 15th from 5:00-8:00. Please remember to mention FHS Drama when ordering. If you place a mobile order, use the code DRAMA CLUB. Professional Development Fri, February 16, 2024 No School for Students No School for Students Fri, February 16, 2024 – Sat, February 17, 2024 Professional Development Day.Powered by Froala Editor Winter Formal Sun, February 18, 2024 – Sun, February 18, 2024 Due to scheduling conflicts, the date of the Winter Formal has been changed to February17th. Tickets will go on sale soon and will also be available at the door. Please note there is a dresscode for all formal dances. This dress code and all expectations can be found on page 47 of thehandbook. For formal dances, jeans, T-shirts, hats, and athletic shoes are not permitted. Studentsmust wear a collared shirt/tie, formal dress, or pant suit. Students that do not comply with thisexpectation will not be permitted entry to the dance and will not be refunded the cost of theticket. Guest forms are available in the main office and are due by 3:00 pm on Friday, February9th. NO forms will be accepted after this date-no exceptions. All guests must be accompanied bytheir Firelands High School date. Guests arriving without an FHS student will not be permitted entry. President’s Day Mon, February 19, 2024 No School for Staff & Students No School Staff or Students Mon, February 19, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 President’s DayPowered by Froala Editor WAVES Meeting Tue, February 20, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, February 20, 2024 – Tue, February 20, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. PSAP Fundraiser- Chipotle Tue, February 20, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024 Fundraiser to support: Parents For A Safe After Prom EnvironmentOnline order code: ET4CDA6 FHS Bible Club Wed, February 21, 2024 – Wed, February 21, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! Rox Girls Thu, February 22, 2024 – Thu, February 22, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, February 22, 2024 – Thu, February 22, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS Winter Band Concert Fri, February 23, 2024 – Fri, February 23, 2024 FHS Spirit Event- Band Concert Fri, February 23, 2024 – Fri, February 23, 2024 Our first spirit event of the third quarter will be the band concert tonight (2/22) at 7:00 here at FHS. Spirit Bus to Brookside! Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 On Friday the boys basketball team will be playing at Brookside for conference. The FHS studentcouncil will be providing a spirit bus for students. Any student who would like to go needs to get apermission slip from Mr. Hartsels room. Students do not have to ride back on the bus. The studentcouncil has prepaid for FHS students so the game will be free.Student council will also be having a pregame meal, anyone who is going to the game can enjoypregame pizza at 5 o’clock on Friday. Senior Deadline for Faculty Game Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 Any seniors interested in playing in the senior faculty game, or buying a shirt for the senior facultygame, you must sign up by Friday. Mustache Day Fri, February 23, 2024 – Sat, February 24, 2024 Brought to FES by: Liam Wagner Lorain County Solo and Ensemble Sat, February 24, 2024 – Sun, February 25, 2024 Members of the Firelands High School Choirs will be participating in Lorain County Solo and Ensemble on February 24 at Brookside High School. Firelands will be represented at this annual event with 21 soloists and 9 ensembles! One of the largest showings since 2018! These students chose their songs and are preparing to sing in front of judges to receive a rating. FFA Tack Swap Sun, February 25, 2024 – Sun, February 25, 2024 FFA Second Annual Tack Swap at Firelands High Schoolhttps://tinyurl.com/r7tek6hpPowered by Froala Editor TRI-M Raffle Mon, February 26, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024 Tri-M is doing a raffle for a date night! The prizes of the raffle are two tickets to Cedar Point, a heart box of chocolates, and a giant Teddy Bear. Tickets are $2 for one ticket and $8 for five tickets. The tickets will be sold during your lunch periods until the last day in February. We will draw the winner on March 1st during announcements! Firelands Athletics Booster Club Meetings Tue, February 27, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024 Firelands Athletic Booster Club Meeting Dates, 2023-2024Sept. 18thOct. 23rdNov. 20thDec. 18thJan 22ndFeb 26thMarch 18thApril 15thMay 20thExecutive meetings (coaches meetings) at 6:00pmGeneral meetings at 7:00pm FHS Choir Concert Tue, February 27, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024 The high school choirs will be presenting their festival songs at this wonderful choral concert! All three choirs will be singing songs from a required OME WAVES Meeting Tue, February 27, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, February 27, 2024 – Tue, February 27, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS Bible Club Wed, February 28, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! FMS NJHS Meetings Wed, February 28, 2024 – Wed, February 28, 2024 NJHS will meet monthly on the following days. Meetings will be from 2:45-3:15September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13, January 24, February 28, March 20, April 24, May 15 FHS Choir to Sing National Anthem Thu, February 29, 2024 – Thu, February 29, 2024 The FHS choir members have a wonderful opportunity to sing the National Anthem for the CSU Basketball team against Green Bay Phoenix at the Cleveland Wolstein Center on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM. National FFA Leadership Conference Thu, February 29, 2024 – Fri, March 1, 2024 Rox Girls Thu, February 29, 2024 – Thu, February 29, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, February 29, 2024 – Thu, February 29, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. Scholarship Applications Due Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024 The Firelands Endowment trustees announced this year’s scholarship opportunities. The scholarships, totalling $24,750.00, are made possible through the generous donations made by individuals to the Endowment to benefit the students of Firelands High School.A full list of scholarships and application instructions are available on the website or in the FHS Student Services Office. If students/or parents have any questions they can contact the Student Services Office.Scholarship applications must be submitted by March 1st. Endowment Scholarship Deadline Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024 Seniors! A reminder that scholarships are due March 1st for the endowment scholarship, and manyother Firelands scholarships. Please make sure to keep your eye on the deadlines for any otherscholarships as well. Scholarship information can be found on Google classroom. Any questions, signup to see Mrs. Horton and Student services. Kindergarten Registration Begins Fri, March 1, 2024 – Sat, March 2, 2024 Fall 2024 Kindergarten registration begins March 1st for district residents. Children must be 5 years old by August 1st. Families can prepare for this process by having ready the following documents.1. Parent or guardian identification cards2. Birth certificate of kindergarten student3. Up to date immunization list for kindergarten student4. Two proof of residency documents (see list on website)Other documents that may be needed include any custodypapers, special needs or gifted documentation, or residencyaffidavits. See page 2 for more information on enrollment.If you know of any families who have children ready to startschool, please share this information with them!See here for additional information OASSA Competitive Cheer Competition Sat, March 2, 2024 – Sun, March 3, 2024 FFA State Contest Sat, March 2, 2024 – Sun, March 3, 2024 Congratulations to the four Firelands FFA members that qualified for public speaking at Hillsdale High!Mariah Woodrum spoke the FFA Creed and was 6th in the district.Jordyn Simpson competed in beginning prepared speaking, earning 2nd and a trip to state.Jocelyn Bednar won advanced prepared and will also represent at state.Amy Gerber won extemporaneous and earned a trip to state.Good luck to Jordyn, Jocelyn, and Amy at the state contest March 2nd! WAVES Meeting Tue, March 5, 2024 – Tue, March 5, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, March 5, 2024 – Tue, March 5, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. SAT Test- March 6 Wed, March 6, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024 The Ohio Department of Education provides the SAT to all juniors, free of charge. The SAT testing date will be on Wednesday, March 6th, with testing beginning at 8:00 am on that date. This is a mandatory test for all juniors, including students attending the LCJVS and CCP full-day students at Lorain County Community College. Students in the other three grades will not have class that day at Firelands High School. Students in grades 9, 10, and 12 should use the day to shadow career interests or do a college visit. The SAT should end that day at around 10:30 for regularly timed testing rooms. Students will be excused at the completion of testing. The time will vary due to varying start times in each testing room. Students who receive testing accommodations will test that date until approximately 12:00 pm. Again, times will vary due to variations in accommodations and start times.Please check with your student to see if they will receive special testing accommodations. All juniors that normally attend LCJVS are excused from their classes this day so that they can complete the SAT. All LCJVS juniors are expected to report to Firelands High School at 7:30 to test. Testing rooms will be assigned alphabetically and posted in the front of the building. Breakfast will be available for purchase prior to testing and lunch will be available at the conclusion of testing. Busses will be available at the end of the regular school day (2:30) for students that need transportation home. Students riding the bus will have a study hall for the remainder of the day after testing is concluded. FHS Bible Club Wed, March 6, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! FES Spelling Bee for Grades 3/4 Wed, March 6, 2024 – Wed, March 6, 2024 Almost Maine Play Wed, March 6, 2024 – Thu, March 7, 2024 Firelands Drama Club Presents: Almost Maine!Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. It’s not quite a town because its residents never got around to getting organized, so it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broke. The bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Rox Girls Thu, March 7, 2024 – Thu, March 7, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, March 7, 2024 – Thu, March 7, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. BOE Meeting Mon, March 11, 2024 FLSD BOE Meeting Mon, March 11, 2024 – Mon, March 11, 2024 WAVES Meeting Tue, March 12, 2024 – Tue, March 12, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, March 12, 2024 – Tue, March 12, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS NHS Induction Tue, March 12, 2024 – Wed, March 13, 2024 PTG Meeting Wed, March 13, 2024 – Thu, March 14, 2024 FHS Bible Club Wed, March 13, 2024 – Wed, March 13, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! FES Spelling Bee for Grades 5/6 Wed, March 13, 2024 – Wed, March 13, 2024 Rox Girls Thu, March 14, 2024 – Thu, March 14, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, March 14, 2024 – Thu, March 14, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS Color Guard Clinic Thu, March 14, 2024 – Fri, March 15, 2024 Our high school color guard will be hosting a color guard clinic on March 14th from 5pm-7pm andMarch 15th from 6pm-7pm in the Auxiliary gym. Come out to learn and have fun twirling flags,ribbons, poms and more. Pick up permission slip on the table in the lunchroom. Please turn in no laterthan Friday, February 23rd to the high school band room or room 103 in the middle school to Mrs.Parker. FMS Fabulous Falcon Fri, March 15, 2024 – Sat, March 16, 2024 Firelands Athletics Booster Club Meetings Mon, March 18, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024 Firelands Athletic Booster Club Meeting Dates, 2023-2024Sept. 18thOct. 23rdNov. 20thDec. 18thJan 22ndFeb 26thMarch 18thApril 15thMay 20thExecutive meetings (coaches meetings) at 6:00pmGeneral meetings at 7:00pmPowered by Froala Editor WAVES Meeting Tue, March 19, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, March 19, 2024 – Tue, March 19, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS Bible Club Wed, March 20, 2024 – Wed, March 20, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! FMS NJHS Meetings Wed, March 20, 2024 – Wed, March 20, 2024 NJHS will meet monthly on the following days. Meetings will be from 2:45-3:15September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13, January 24, February 28, March 20, April 24, May 15 Rox Girls Thu, March 21, 2024 – Thu, March 21, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, March 21, 2024 – Thu, March 21, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. End of 3rd Grading Period (44 Days) Fri, March 22, 2024 End of 3rd Grading Period Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024 Glow Dance Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024 Sponsored by the FMS PTG.Additional information to come.Grades 6-8. Beulah Beach/6th Grade Field Trip Deadline Fri, March 22, 2024 – Sat, March 23, 2024 6th Grade Beulah Beach field trip permission slips and money are due by 3/22/24. Please email Mrs. Dulemba with questions. Kinship Network at FLSD Fri, March 22, 2024 – Fri, March 22, 2024 Firelands Kinship Network: for caregivers of students and their siblings. This is a free monthly support network for caregivers. Questions: Contact Mrs. Watts at [email protected] orMrs. Blair at [email protected] FHS D.C. Trip Tue, March 26, 2024 – Fri, March 29, 2024 WAVES Meeting Tue, March 26, 2024 – Tue, March 26, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, March 26, 2024 – Tue, March 26, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. The Little Mermaid- Spring Musical Tue, March 26, 2024 – Thu, March 28, 2024 Come one, Come all to the 30th annual Firelands Middle School Musical. The 7th and 8th grade choir members will be presenting from the story by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid. Come and see many familiar characters and even some new ones perform at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27. Tickets are on sale now during school hours. Reserved seats are $5.00 each. You may also purchase tickets on the nights of the performances. Come support the arts!! FHS Bible Club Wed, March 27, 2024 – Wed, March 27, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! Rox Girls Thu, March 28, 2024 – Thu, March 28, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, March 28, 2024 – Thu, March 28, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. Spring Break Fri, March 29, 2024 – Mon, April 8, 2024 No School for Students Spring Break Fri, March 29, 2024 – Mon, April 1, 2024 Spring Break is March 29-April 5, 2024. School resumes on April 9, 2024 Spring Break Mon, April 1, 2024 – Sat, April 6, 2024 Spring Break is March 29-April 5, 2024. School resumes on April 9, 2024 WAVES Meeting Tue, April 2, 2024 – Tue, April 2, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Rox Girls Thu, April 4, 2024 – Thu, April 4, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. No School Staff or Students Mon, April 8, 2024 – Tue, April 9, 2024 Solar eclipse April 8, 2024Powered by Froala Editor School Resumes Tue, April 9, 2024 – Wed, April 10, 2024 WAVES Meeting Tue, April 9, 2024 – Tue, April 9, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, April 9, 2024 – Tue, April 9, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS Bible Club Wed, April 10, 2024 – Wed, April 10, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! Rox Girls Thu, April 11, 2024 – Thu, April 11, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, April 11, 2024 – Thu, April 11, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sun, April 14, 2024 – Mon, April 15, 2024 The induction will be held on April 14th at Germans Villa in Vermilion. Tickets for the event are open to everyone. Please see the Firelands Hall of Fame Facebook account or email [email protected] for ticket information. Band Booster Craft Show and Breakfast Sun, April 14, 2024 – Sun, April 14, 2024 Powered by Froala Editor BOE Meeting Mon, April 15, 2024 FLSD BOE Meeting Mon, April 15, 2024 – Mon, April 15, 2024 Firelands Athletics Booster Club Meetings Mon, April 15, 2024 – Tue, April 16, 2024 Firelands Athletic Booster Club Meeting Dates, 2023-2024Sept. 18thOct. 23rdNov. 20thDec. 18thJan 22ndFeb 26thMarch 18thApril 15thMay 20thExecutive meetings (coaches meetings) at 6:00pmGeneral meetings at 7:00pmPowered by Froala Editor 3rd Annual College & Career Readiness Fair Tue, April 16, 2024 – Wed, April 17, 2024 More information to come. WAVES Meeting Tue, April 16, 2024 – Tue, April 16, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, April 16, 2024 – Tue, April 16, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS Bible Club Wed, April 17, 2024 – Wed, April 17, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! Rox Girls Thu, April 18, 2024 – Thu, April 18, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, April 18, 2024 – Thu, April 18, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FES PTG Dance Fri, April 19, 2024 – Sat, April 20, 2024 School Bus Drivers Road E O Sat, April 20, 2024 – Sun, April 21, 2024 FES PTG Dance Sat, April 20, 2024 – Sun, April 21, 2024 WAVES Meeting Tue, April 23, 2024 – Tue, April 23, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, April 23, 2024 – Tue, April 23, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FMS Fabulous Falcon Wed, April 24, 2024 – Thu, April 25, 2024 FHS Bible Club Wed, April 24, 2024 – Wed, April 24, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! FMS NJHS Meetings Wed, April 24, 2024 – Wed, April 24, 2024 NJHS will meet monthly on the following days. Meetings will be from 2:45-3:15September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13, January 24, February 28, March 20, April 24, May 15 Rox Girls Thu, April 25, 2024 – Thu, April 25, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, April 25, 2024 – Thu, April 25, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. Fine Arts Festival 2024 Sat, April 27, 2024 – Sun, April 28, 2024 More information to come!Powered by Froala Editor WAVES Meeting Tue, April 30, 2024 – Tue, April 30, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, April 30, 2024 – Tue, April 30, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS Bible Club Wed, May 1, 2024 – Wed, May 1, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! State FFA Convention Thu, May 2, 2024 – Sat, May 4, 2024 FMS Bingo Night Thu, May 2, 2024 – Fri, May 3, 2024 Sponsored by the FMS PTG.More information to come. Rox Girls Thu, May 2, 2024 – Thu, May 2, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, May 2, 2024 – Thu, May 2, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. Prom Sat, May 4, 2024 – Sun, May 5, 2024 After Prom Sat, May 4, 2024 – Mon, May 6, 2024 WAVES Meeting Tue, May 7, 2024 – Tue, May 7, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, May 7, 2024 – Tue, May 7, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FMS NJHS Induction Wed, May 8, 2024 – Thu, May 9, 2024 FHS Bible Club Wed, May 8, 2024 – Wed, May 8, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! Rox Girls Thu, May 9, 2024 – Thu, May 9, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, May 9, 2024 – Thu, May 9, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FLSD BOE Meeting Mon, May 13, 2024 – Mon, May 13, 2024 WAVES Meeting Tue, May 14, 2024 – Tue, May 14, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. Chess Club Tue, May 14, 2024 – Tue, May 14, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FHS Bible Club Wed, May 15, 2024 – Wed, May 15, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! FMS NJHS Meetings Wed, May 15, 2024 – Wed, May 15, 2024 NJHS will meet monthly on the following days. Meetings will be from 2:45-3:15September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13, January 24, February 28, March 20, April 24, May 15 JVS Graduation Thu, May 16, 2024 – Fri, May 17, 2024 Rox Girls Thu, May 16, 2024 – Thu, May 16, 2024 Club that focuses on establishing leadership, positive relationships, and focuses on communication skills. Group meets during Fire B. Chess Club Thu, May 16, 2024 – Thu, May 16, 2024 Want to learn chess or already playing and want to get better? See Mr. Nerlich in Room 107 for more information. Dates: 09/19/23 – 05-16/23 Tuesdays and Thursdays form 2:45-3:45 pm in the high school cafeteria. FMS Spring Fling Dance Sat, May 18, 2024 – Sun, May 19, 2024 Sponsored by the FMS PTG.For 7th & 8th Grade students.More information to come. FHS Mobil Dentist Mon, May 20, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024 Firelands Athletics Booster Club Meetings Mon, May 20, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024 Firelands Athletic Booster Club Meeting Dates, 2023-2024Sept. 18thOct. 23rdNov. 20thDec. 18thJan 22ndFeb 26thMarch 18thApril 15thMay 20thExecutive meetings (coaches meetings) at 6:00pmGeneral meetings at 7:00pmPowered by Froala Editor WAVES Meeting Tue, May 21, 2024 – Tue, May 21, 2024 Contact Mrs. Watts for additional informations. FHS Bible Club Wed, May 22, 2024 – Wed, May 22, 2024 Bible ClubWant to learn more about Jesus? We’re starting a new club! Come to Beyond Bible Study, every Wednesday 2:40-3:10, in Mrs. Johnson’s room, room C105. There will be free pizza and candy! FMS Band Concert Thu, May 23, 2024 – Fri, May 24, 2024 Memorial Day Mon, May 27, 2024 No School for Staff & Students No School Staff or Students Mon, May 27, 2024 – Tue, May 28, 2024 Memorial DayPowered by Froala Editor FES Band Concert Wed, May 29, 2024 – Wed, May 29, 2024 Commencement Thu, May 30, 2024 – Mon, March 4, 2024 2024 Commencement Thu, May 30, 2024 – Fri, May 31, 2024 FHS Final Exams Wed, June 5, 2024 – Sat, June 8, 2024 Last Day For Students Fri, June 7, 2024 Last Day for Students Last Day for Students- Early Release Fri, June 7, 2024 – Sat, June 8, 2024 End of 4th Grading Period Fri, June 7, 2024 – Sat, June 8, 2024 BOE Meeting Mon, June 10, 2024 Teacher Last Day Mon, June 10, 2024 Last Day for Staff FLSD BOE Meeting Mon, June 10, 2024 – Mon, June 10, 2024 BOE Meeting Mon, July 8, 2024 Safety Town Mon, July 8, 2024 – Wed, July 10, 2024 Safety Town will be held July 8-10 at Firelands Middle School from 9-11:00am.Please download the flyer: Safety Town 24.pdfRegister by June 1st at: https://forms.gle/w8dYAkmxY7fwVcii9a FLSD BOE Meeting Mon, July 8, 2024 – Mon, July 8, 2024 First Day for Staff & Students Mon, August 26, 2024 Labor Day* Mon, September 2, 2024 No School for Staff & Students Freshman Orientation Tue, September 3, 2024 – Wed, September 4, 2024 Freshmen Orientation-September 3More information to follow BOE Meeting Mon, September 9, 2024 – Mon, March 4, 2024 No School for Staff & Students* Fri, September 27, 2024 Homecoming Game 2024 Fri, September 27, 2024 – Sat, September 28, 2024 The 2024 Homecoming football game will be played on September 27, 2024! Professional Development* Mon, September 30, 2024 No School for Students End of 1st Grading Period (42 Days) Fri, November 1, 2024 Evening PT Conference (K-12)* Thu, November 7, 2024 No School for Students BOE Meeting Wed, November 13, 2024 – Mon, March 4, 2024 Fall Break* Wed, November 27, 2024 – Fri, November 29, 2024 No School for Staff & Students Winter Break* Mon, December 23, 2024 – Fri, January 3, 2025 No School for Staff & Students School Resumes Mon, January 6, 2025 BOE Meeting Mon, January 6, 2025 – Mon, March 4, 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day* Mon, January 20, 2025 No School for Staff & Students End of 2nd Grading Period (46 Days) Fri, January 24, 2025 BOE Meeting Mon, February 10, 2025 – Mon, March 4, 2024 President’s Day* Mon, February 17, 2025 No School for Staff & Students BOE Meeting Mon, March 10, 2025 – Mon, March 4, 2024 End of 3rd Grading Period (43 Days) Fri, March 28, 2025 Spring Break* Fri, April 18, 2025 – Fri, April 25, 2025 No School for Staff & Students School Resumes Mon, April 28, 2025 BOE Meeting Mon, May 12, 2025 – Mon, March 4, 2024 Memorial Day* Mon, May 26, 2025 No School for Staff & Students Commencement Thu, June 5, 2025 – Mon, March 4, 2024 Last Day for Students Fri, June 6, 2025 End of the 4th Grading Period (43 Days) Fri, June 6, 2025 BOE Meeting Mon, June 9, 2025 – Mon, March 4, 2024 Professional Development* Mon, June 9, 2025 – Tue, June 10, 2025 No School for Students