Daily Announcements for April 8th, 2026
Ashley will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday April 23rd. Any student 16 or older is eligible to give blood. If you are interested in giving blood there will be a sign up sheet outside Mrs. Pioszak door. Only students who have signed up will be allowed to give blood. Students who are 16 years old will need to get a parent permission slip signed and turned into Ms. Pioszak by Monday April 20th.
Softball will now play at Dansville today April 8th at Dansville. Girls will be dismissed at 1:30pm and the van will leave for Fulton at 1:45pm
Our College & Career Fair will be held on April 16th from 1:00–4:00 PM in the gym.
This is a great opportunity to explore colleges, and careers.💬 Come prepared with questions to ask representatives—students who bring questions will be entered into a drawing for an extra prize!
Varsity baseball will play Ithaca today at Fulton in a single game at 4:30pm. The van will leave at 3:15pm
🎟️ We will also be holding our raffle again this year, so don’t miss your chance to win!
See Ms Tammy with any questions.
Baseball and softball will play Merrill at Fulton on Thursday April 9th. Athletes will be dismissed at 2:30pm and the van will leave at 2:45pm
Kindergarten-5th grade get your summer camp forms back to Ms. Tammy as soon as possible. Extra forms are in the library.
There will be a Middle School Student Council meeting after school this Thursday.
Youth baseball (PeeWee and Little League) practice will begin next week weather permitting. Coaches will be in touch with families on exact days and times.
As the Spring Carnival approaches, donations are needed for the high school and middle school baskets. This year’s high school basket theme is ‘camping’ and the middle school theme is ‘coffee lovers’. These baskets will be raffled off to the highest bidder during our school’s spring carnival. Middle school donations can be dropped off in Mrs. Fleischer’s classroom.
Workout Wednesday; Stand up and do 2 sets of 10 high knees. Ready, Set, Go!
Ashley will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday April 23rd. Any student 16 or older is eligible to give blood. If you are interested in giving blood there will be a sign up sheet outside Mrs. Pioszak door. Only students who have signed up will be allowed to give blood. Students who are 16 years old will need to get a parent permission slip signed and turned into Ms. Pioszak by Monday April 20th.
Softball will now play at Dansville today April 8th at Dansville. Girls will be dismissed at 1:30pm and the van will leave for Fulton at 1:45pm
Our College & Career Fair will be held on April 16th from 1:00–4:00 PM in the gym.
This is a great opportunity to explore colleges, and careers.💬 Come prepared with questions to ask representatives—students who bring questions will be entered into a drawing for an extra prize!
Varsity baseball will play Ithaca today at Fulton in a single game at 4:30pm. The van will leave at 3:15pm
🎟️ We will also be holding our raffle again this year, so don’t miss your chance to win!
See Ms Tammy with any questions.
Baseball and softball will play Merrill at Fulton on Thursday April 9th. Athletes will be dismissed at 2:30pm and the van will leave at 2:45pm
Kindergarten-5th grade get your summer camp forms back to Ms. Tammy as soon as possible. Extra forms are in the library.
There will be a Middle School Student Council meeting after school this Thursday.
Youth baseball (PeeWee and Little League) practice will begin next week weather permitting. Coaches will be in touch with families on exact days and times.
As the Spring Carnival approaches, donations are needed for the high school and middle school baskets. This year’s high school basket theme is ‘camping’ and the middle school theme is ‘coffee lovers’. These baskets will be raffled off to the highest bidder during our school’s spring carnival. Middle school donations can be dropped off in Mrs. Fleischer’s classroom.
Workout Wednesday; Stand up and do 2 sets of 10 high knees. Ready, Set, Go!
First graders taking a moment to pause, breathe, and check in with their bodies 💙 Today we practiced a full body relaxation scan as part of our SEL time—building calm minds and strong hearts one breath at a time 🧘♀️✨
Little hands, big gratitude 💛 Our kindergartners are hard at work preparing thank-you bags for the upcoming career fair—learning the importance of appreciation one bag at a time! 🎁✨
👮🏻👮🏼♀️👮🏼♀️👮🏿♀️👮🏾♂️Gratiot Area Youth Police Academy 👮🏻👮🏼♀️👮🏼♀️👮🏿♀️👮🏾♂️
June 22 to June 26, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00PM at Ithaca High School
Open to all students grades 5th - 10th
FREE Enrollment!
Enrollment Deadline: June 5, 2026
Scan the QR Code to enroll or stop by the office and get a paper enrollment form.
June 22 to June 26, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00PM at Ithaca High School
Open to all students grades 5th - 10th
FREE Enrollment!
Enrollment Deadline: June 5, 2026
Scan the QR Code to enroll or stop by the office and get a paper enrollment form.
Daily Announcements for April 6th, 2026
4/06/26
Our College & Career Fair will be held on April 16th from 1:00–4:00 PM in the gym.
This is a great opportunity to explore colleges, and careers.💬 Come prepared with questions to ask representatives—students who bring questions will be entered into a drawing for an extra prize!
The track meet scheduled for tomorrow 4/7 at Fulton has been canceled.
🎟️ We will also be holding our raffle again this year, so don’t miss your chance to win!
See Ms Tammy with any questions.
There will be a Middle School Student Council meeting after school this Thursday.
Congratulations to last week's PAWS winners!
PAWS Winners are as follows:
Elementary: Spencer Kirby, Dakota Good and Riley Yelsik
Middle School: Ayden Felton, David Hall and Diamond Watters
High School: Chloey Rogers
4/06/26
Our College & Career Fair will be held on April 16th from 1:00–4:00 PM in the gym.
This is a great opportunity to explore colleges, and careers.💬 Come prepared with questions to ask representatives—students who bring questions will be entered into a drawing for an extra prize!
The track meet scheduled for tomorrow 4/7 at Fulton has been canceled.
🎟️ We will also be holding our raffle again this year, so don’t miss your chance to win!
See Ms Tammy with any questions.
There will be a Middle School Student Council meeting after school this Thursday.
Congratulations to last week's PAWS winners!
PAWS Winners are as follows:
Elementary: Spencer Kirby, Dakota Good and Riley Yelsik
Middle School: Ayden Felton, David Hall and Diamond Watters
High School: Chloey Rogers
Our very own, Mrs. Smith was selected for NASA Liftoff Workshop this coming June in Texas!
📰 Take a look at this article in the Meridian Weekly📰
This year's LiftOff theme; 🌕Moon to Mars🪐
Congratulations Mrs. Smith! We cannot wait to hear about your adventures!👩🏼🚀
📰 Take a look at this article in the Meridian Weekly📰
This year's LiftOff theme; 🌕Moon to Mars🪐
Congratulations Mrs. Smith! We cannot wait to hear about your adventures!👩🏼🚀
👀 Take a look at the article that is in this week's Gratiot County Herald,📰 featuring our Librarian, Tammy Fath.📚 Ms. Tammy recently attended the Michigan's Library Associations 2026 Spring Institute, where she was a speaker and presented on "Play it Forward" 🎤 We are so proud of Ms. Tammy!
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday April 12th 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ashley High School Cafeteria
Cost: free will cash donation
Proceeds benefit the Ashley Band Program
Sunday April 12th 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ashley High School Cafeteria
Cost: free will cash donation
Proceeds benefit the Ashley Band Program
Following the recent retirement announcements of Ashley Community Schools Superintendent/High School Principal Traci Gavenda and Fulton Schools Superintendent Thomas Torok, the Boards of Education for Ashley Community Schools and Fulton Schools have come together to take an exciting next step for our districts.
Both boards have agreed to work collaboratively to hire one superintendent who will serve both school districts, strengthening partnerships and ensuring continued leadership and support for students, staff, and families in our communities.
Please see the attached letter.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2w6Hf7bocZmVzZd-QhPpCZpVL-Z-kjssWQ9hJo4Tzk/edit?usp=sharing
Daily Announcements for 3/26/26
Our College & Career Fair will be held on April 16th from 1:00–4:00 PM in the gym.
This is a great opportunity to explore colleges, and careers.💬 Come prepared with questions to ask representatives—students who bring questions will be entered into a drawing for an extra prize!
🎟️ We will also be holding our raffle again this year, so don’t miss your chance to win!
See Ms. Tammy with any questions
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Coffee & Donuts this Saturday 8-11am
It’s time to get your act together! We are looking for High School acts to compete for spots in the League Traveling Talent Show! This is not limited to singing! Get creative, have some fun and share your talents with the rest of us! See Mrs. Smith!
This afternoon The Ashley Middle School Student Council is sponsoring a Dr. Pinball tournament. 5th/7th vs. 6th/8th grade Winners of this bracket will play the staff. Students should report to their 7th hour for attendance first.
The Lions Club community service sheets are due and can be turned in to the High School office
HAVE A WONDERFUL & SAFE SPRING BREAK ASHLEY BEARS!💙💛🐻
Our College & Career Fair will be held on April 16th from 1:00–4:00 PM in the gym.
This is a great opportunity to explore colleges, and careers.💬 Come prepared with questions to ask representatives—students who bring questions will be entered into a drawing for an extra prize!
🎟️ We will also be holding our raffle again this year, so don’t miss your chance to win!
See Ms. Tammy with any questions
.
Coffee & Donuts this Saturday 8-11am
It’s time to get your act together! We are looking for High School acts to compete for spots in the League Traveling Talent Show! This is not limited to singing! Get creative, have some fun and share your talents with the rest of us! See Mrs. Smith!
This afternoon The Ashley Middle School Student Council is sponsoring a Dr. Pinball tournament. 5th/7th vs. 6th/8th grade Winners of this bracket will play the staff. Students should report to their 7th hour for attendance first.
The Lions Club community service sheets are due and can be turned in to the High School office
HAVE A WONDERFUL & SAFE SPRING BREAK ASHLEY BEARS!💙💛🐻
Fresh start before break! ✨ 4th grade tackled desk clean-out day and got everything organized and ready for a well-deserved spring break 🌸🧹
FFA gear is here! 🌾💙 Grab your 2025–26 chapter shirt and show your pride—orders are due by April 7th! Reach out to Mrs. Sarena with any questions.
Spring Carnival is almost here! 🌸🎉
We’re collecting donations for our silent auction baskets—each grade has a fun theme!
📅 Turn in by April 17
📍 Main office
Thanks for your support! 💚
We’re collecting donations for our silent auction baskets—each grade has a fun theme!
📅 Turn in by April 17
📍 Main office
Thanks for your support! 💚
The varsity baseball game for today vs Saranac has been canceled. Baseball will practice at 5pm. The van will leave at 4:30pm. The varsity softball game vs Saranac will be played as scheduled today.
To our Ashley Bear Family: Please keep this information available for use during times when school is closed or students are not in attendance. Support is always available.
We’re proud of our wonderful librarian Tammy, who is presenting today at the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference 📚🎤
The Michigan Library Association Annual Conference is a statewide professional gathering for librarians, library staff, trustees, and advocates across Michigan. It serves as the Michigan Library Association’s (MLA) largest event of the year, combining professional development, networking, and policy discussions that shape the future of library services in the state.📚
The Michigan Library Association Annual Conference is a statewide professional gathering for librarians, library staff, trustees, and advocates across Michigan. It serves as the Michigan Library Association’s (MLA) largest event of the year, combining professional development, networking, and policy discussions that shape the future of library services in the state.📚
Ashley Schools participated in the voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1:00 p.m. today. Our students and staff did a great job quickly and safely getting to their designated areas. 🌪️
Here, you can see three of our high school classes taking cover in the hallway—demonstrating preparedness and teamwork. Great work, everyone!
Here, you can see three of our high school classes taking cover in the hallway—demonstrating preparedness and teamwork. Great work, everyone!
Our concert that was scheduled for last Sunday will now take place this Sunday March 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Mr. C.
On March 18, 2026, Ashley Schools will have a delayed start. Classes will begin at 11:00 a.m.
On Wednesday, March 18th, Ashley Schools will have a delayed start. Classes will begin at 11 a.m.
