Farwell Area Schools

It is time for the Middle School Student Council's Annual Clare County Animal Shelter Drive! The Student Council will be collecting donations February 16 - February 27. The shelter is in need of Purina Dog (green bag), Cat (blue bag), or Kitten (yellow bag) food. They also need lemon scented liquid cleaners (like lysol), old towels or washcloths, leashes, collars, harnesses, pee pads, disposable diapers, dog sweaters and coats, and pet toys.

Please help us show some love to the animals at the Clare County Animal Shelter! Donations can be dropped off to Mrs. Trites’s room, 405, or the middle school office.

The Class of 2028 is doing a Little Caesars fundraiser to raise money for prom and graduation! Funds pay for prom and graduation. This is an ONLINE ONLY fundraiser. All items are purchased online, and items are shipped directly to the buyers. Please support us and also spread the word!
Link to purchase items: https://www.fundraising.littlecaesars.com/products?support=c1c0a1a3-fffa-439f-99ca-eb403356a465

Kindergarten Round Up is a few months away, be sure to call the Elementary office to schedule an appointment.

Congratulations to our Elementary Students of the Month for January!

Monday, February 23rd the Farwell High school is hosting a Community Blood Drive from 9:00AM-1:00PM!

Congratulations to our Middle School Students of Character for the Month of January!

Karleigh Ames will be receiving the Michigan Wild Turkey Hunters Association 2026 Scholarship in the amount of $1000. She will be attending their banquet to receive this award in March. Congratulations!

Scholarship season is in full swing. Seniors make sure you get your scholarship applications in before the deadlines to receive money for college or trade school.

Scholarships and deadlines are regularly posted in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom. Stop by the Counseling office if you have any questions.

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4th Annual Winter Carnival this Friday January 30th!

High School Spirit Days for Snowfest 2026

Attn Sophomores and Juniors: CTE enrollment for next year is due. Check your email!

Due to the projected extreme temperatures, Farwell Area Schools will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. Be safe and stay warm!

Congratulations to our FHS Students of the Month for January 2026:

12th: Cassidy Steinert
11th: ColeLee Linton
10th: Hayden Roberts
8th: Blake Hanner
9th: Kenneth Kenny

Farwell Elementary is having a Someone Special Hoedown for Preschool- 3rd Grade on February 6th. Be sure to RSVP by January 23rd!

We are hiring coaches for spring sports.

Click the links for more information

Varsity Softball Coach : https://aptg.co/CK4KpL
Assistant High School Track & Field Coach: https://aptg.co/82CfZr
Middle School Track & Field Coach: https://aptg.co/gsV9yG

The Elementary School held a yearbook cover contest where students and staff submitted hand drawn artwork for a chance to be the cover of the yearbook! Our student winner was Lillian Bell from Mrs. Emmendorfer's class and our staff winner was Miss Silvestro who teaches 1st grade!

Congratulations to our Middle School December Students of Character!