Starting on June 5, 2023, loggers will be present in all three forest owned by the Farwell Area Schools. This Includes the 17 acre parcel across from the Middle School on Ohio Street, the 39.5 acre parcel on Washington Road and the 40 acre parcel on Clarabella/County Line road. The Farwell Area Schools are a recognized member of the sustainable tree farmers organization. The loggers will be thinning identified timber from all three parcels. The Farwell Area Schools have been working with James Gray of Natural Capital Forestry since 2018. Along with the students of our forestry program. We have identified trees, we plan to save. The goal of thinning, not clear cutting, is to remove the mature trees while promoting improved growth of the remaining trees. The Farwell Area Schools have secured a grant through the DNR to plant White Oaks in many areas of our forestry. We also plan to plant some Sugar Maples along Ohio Street. These new hardwood trees will improve the quality of our forestry, while providing improved habitat for animals and raptors. As with any logging operation, it will come with noise and traffic. A forest always looks a little rough after logging, but we are confident that the improvement will be well worth our efforts in time.
The Farwell Area Schools will continue to work toward developing and improving these areas. Goals include a disc golf course, nature trails, and an outdoor learning space.
Thank you and Go Eagles!
Thank you to all of our bus drivers from this school year. We literally could not have done it without you. You are appreciated!
Congratulations to our graduated class of 2023!
It's the final week of the school year and celebrations aren't stopping yet. Check out last week's 3rd grade lunch. Do you recognize any of the games they played?
https://www.farwellschools.net/o/fe/article/1133907
Our Preschool Graduation was held last night and it was a blast! If you want to check out the fun for yourself, head over to the Elementary News page!
https://www.farwellschools.net/o/fe/article/1132525
Did you see all of the students who medaled at the 5th Grade Track & Field Day?! If not, you should go check it out. Here's a sneak preview into all the fun they had.
https://www.farwellschools.net/o/fms/article/1131960
Tons of fun was had by Farwell Elementary School this week. They had lots of field trips. 2nd Grade went to the Chippewa Nature Center, 3rd graders took a hike out to Hartwick Pines and had a blast painting rocks. To end a fantastic week, the Elementary School held their annual End of Year Picnic.
See the News Page for more pictures on each of these amazing experiences!
https://www.farwellschools.net/o/fe/news
Did you know our 3rd graders rock?! And they paint rocks! Check out all of the rock painting fun from yesterday, 5/24/23, in the News Feed section.
https://www.farwellschools.net/o/fe/article/1130957
3rd graders weren't the only ones who had all the fun yesterday! Our 2nd graders got the chance to go out and learn a lot about nature at the Chippewa Nature Center!
Check out the 4th Graders learning from local businesses about composting! So much fun with hands on learning! Kudos to our amazing teachers for arranging great learning opportunities and working hand in hand with local business owners!
https://www.farwellschools.net/o/fms/article/1130235
Varsity softball has added a game for Wednesday 5/24 in Houghton Lake (game time 4:15) to replace the cancelled away game @ Ashley on 5/25. Thanks for your understanding.
Please see flyer for more information regarding school sports physicals for the 23-24 school year.
Varsity Softball has added a home game on Monday 5/22 versus Reed City 2 4pm . The Tuesday 5/23 game in Montabella has been cancelled with no make up date. Varsity Baseball versus Montabella on 5/23 also has been cancelled, however a new opponent for that day is tentatively scheduled and when it becomes official we will announce the change.
Today's Softball and Baseball games have been rescheduled for Friday 5/5. Varsity Baseball and Softball will be at Pinconning for a 4 pm start and JV Softball will host at 4 pm. Thanks for your patience.
All Softball and Baseball Games are postponed for this evening. Tentatively the Reschedule date will be Friday May 5th. Coaches will get practice info for the day out to their athletes as soon as possible.
Middle School Track in Shepherd has been cancelled for today.
Upcoming Band Concerts This Week at Farwell Area Schools!
May 4th at 6:30 PM the 5th - 7th Grade Bands will be presenting their Spring Band Concert!
May 8th at 6:30 PM the 8th-12th Grade Bands will be presenting their Spring Band Concert!
Both evenings are free and will be held in the Jaime Performing Arts Center
It's your last day to RSVP for Fentanyl Awareness Night! This is a night of learning that you do NOT want to miss out on. We would love to serve you dinner, as well, so make sure you show up at 6:30pm for food or just for the presentation at 7pm. RSVP through our school website today before 4pm.
It's here, it's here, it's really here! Woodshop auction items are out for viewing and bidding now! Along with being able to check out the items during school events, this year you'll be able to come in from 2pm-3pm any weekday to be escorted down and make a move on any of these wonderful pieces of furniture handcrafted by Farwell students. You or your student can place a bid in person, which is preferred, or you will be able to bid online later. Mr. Thompson and the woodshop students are working hard to put together the online auction and we will post that when we have it for you. As always, we are grateful for your support and can't wait for you to see what our students made this year.
Lots of local businesses showed support for Evan Cotton today! Thank you to everyone who showed this young man that the community is here for him.
