Last week, Mrs. Masterson took students to Ken Myers Construction in Green Springs, Ohio. It was a fantastic trip and very informative about fiber optics.
Please join us!
FCS K-12 Spring Fine Arts Festival
Sunday, April 27th, 2-4 pm in the Varsity Gym
Come see the amazing artwork of our students, watch student music performances, and snack on cookies donated by the PLT!
FJSHS students had the opportunity to tour the newly offered FLC Manufacturing Program and do hands-on activities with other FJSHS students currently in it. We appreciate the partnership with the Fostoria Learning Center and Vanguard-Sentinel Career and Technology Centers, which made this program possible.
Applications Open for Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council
Are you a high school junior or senior passionate about school safety? The Ohio School Safety Center is looking for student leaders to join the Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council.
Who can apply?
📌 Ohio students entering grade 11 or 12
📌 Must submit an application & recommendation letter
What do council members do?
✅ Attend monthly virtual meetings & a summer in-person summit in Columbus
✅ Identify and address school safety concerns
✅ Work with peers & school leaders to develop solutions
✅ Present findings to the Governor’s Ohio School Safety Working Group
📅 Application deadline: Monday, April 21
📩 Submit your application & recommendation letter to jschapman@dps.ohio.gov
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xPz4UNiUB0-E6zbtV8fIovAIF6YahmdBpSGyZPkrut1UNFlWU08yTVI4SDFKQTQ4OFFTREJZQzAzWiQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl
Help shape the future of school safety.
Student teacher Ms. McGue created a scavenger hunt for students to help them with a science review.
Don't forget, Parent Cafes kick off next week! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4HRi7unwQq5VqMfP70K5M66fiZqYTBiZ-a-xPaoWQ--qDTQ/viewform.
Attention FCS families with students in grades 5-8! Don't forget to sign your students up for this fun, interactive camp! This is a great opportunity for students to practice for the upcoming state tests. Don't delay, registration closes Thursday, March 20th.
Congratulations to our choir for scoring a II at district contest today!!
Congratulations to the FJSHS band for getting a 1 at district contest!
Good luck to our DECA students who are going to state tomorrow!
Students in Mr. Justice's 8th grade science class put on their paleontology caps and made some excellent fossil record posters and fossil trading cards!
Heidelberg University hosted our Seneca County Higher Education Day College Fair, allowing our students to connect with over 60 universities/institutions from the area. Our students had a great time learning more about what each school has to offer as they continue to plan for their life after graduation!
Special thanks to Carol (Owen) Kern, Business Services Consultant of OhioMeansJobs Seneca County, for providing our students with a Virtual Reality Career Exploration Experience today. Students had the opportunity to explore various career simulations using VR Headsets to help them discover various career paths they may be interested in.
Mrs. Woodward took students to ONU for an engineering field trip this week.
Congratulations to FJSHS student Mercedes Gostnell for being inducted into the National Technical Honors Society at Sentinel.
We are excited be hosting another series of Parent Cafés in collaboration with the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) this April!
Parent Cafés create a friendly environment where caregivers from diverse backgrounds can unite and exchange their experiences. Participants frequently find a sense of belonging, uncover their strengths, and build enduring friendships.
Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4HRi7unwQq5VqMfP70K5M66fiZqYTBiZ-a-xPaoWQ--qDTQ/viewform
Nominate an Outstanding Teacher! 🍎🎉
The 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year nomination window is open through March 31! This program honors exceptional educators who advocate for student success and public education.
Anyone—administrators, colleagues, community members, parents, or students—can nominate a deserving teacher. Each of Ohio’s 11 State Board Districts will select a District Teacher of the Year, with one advancing as Ohio’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year.
📌 Nominate & learn more: https://sboe.ohio.gov/educator-standards-and-programs/ohio-teacher-of-the-year/teacher-nomination/nominate-an-outstanding-ohio-teacher
📌 Questions? Contact Angela Dicke, program coordinator: angela.dicke@sboe.ohio.gov
Recognize a teacher who makes a difference! #OhioTeacherOfTheYear #ThankATeacher
Congratulations to our staff members who were recognized at February's BOE meeting. Dr. Linda Bertsch Uveges, Mr. Mike Daring, Mrs. Dawn Skornicka, and Dr. Margaret Brennan Krueger (not pictured) were recognized for representing Fostoria a by presenting at the 2025 Showcase for AcceleratED Leadership & Learning.
Congratulations to two of our freshmen at FJSHS. These students were recognized at the February BOE meeting by FJSHS principal, Mr. Mike Daring, for having perfect attendance for the school year and for prioritizing their education with strong student ownership. Thanks for being great leaders!
In celebration of the Drug Free Clubs of America member reward event on Friday, February 21 - which featured free DFCA merchandise, Dunkin Donuts, candy, and a special appearance by Sir Yacht - HOPE in Fostoria and Drug Free Clubs of America at Fostoria City Schools held four random drawings for all DFCA members.
The winners are:
1. Keegan Brentlinger - $50 Amazon Gift Card & DFCA Keychain
2. Santiago Reyes - DFCA Hoodie & Keychain
3. Sterling Faccio - DFCA Beanie Hat & Keychain
4. Emilee Neville - $5 RedZone Gift Certificate, Notebook, Tangle Fidget & DFCA Keychain
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you for being members!
