Weekly Newsletter for Athletics 8/31 - 9/4

Tuesday, September 1st
FSMS Volleyball @ Pittsburg (1310 N Broadway St, Pittsburg, KS 66762) - Start time 5:00 - 7th grade B/A and 8th grade B/A triangle with Parsons and Pittsburg. 7th grade B will play on one court and 8th grade B on the other court at 5:00 followed by A teams.

Thursday, September 3rd
FSMS Football @ Parsons (800 Main St, Parsons, KS 67357) - Start time 4:00 - 7th grade followed by 8th grade - Games may be adjusted or modified for heat.

FSMS Cross Country @ Anderson County (1201 N Lake Rd, Garnett, KS 66032) - Start time 3:15 - 7th grade followed by 8th grade - Race time will be adjusted for heat.

Go Tigers!
3 days ago, Dakota Hall
FSMS Picture day is September 23
4 days ago, Rachel Fields
Picture Day
REMINDER!!!

Thursday, August 27th
FSMS Volleyball @ Fort Scott Middle School - Annual Tie Dye Scrimmage @ 4:00 - There will be no gate fee but our concession stand will be open!
5 days ago, Dakota Hall
Fort Scott Middle School Student Council is selling shirts to raise funds for activities this year. There are a variety of designs, types (shirts/sweatshirts/etc.), and colors of both Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott Tigers. Follow the link and purchase your new Tiger apparel. Orders are due August 31 with an anticipated pick up day of September 10. Orders will be picked up at Nitro Promotions.


https://www.nitropromo.biz/fsms2026/shop/home
14 days ago, Rachel Fields
Fall sports (Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Spirit Squad) practices begin today at Fort Scott Middle School! Remember each athlete must have a Physical and Concussion Form turned in before they can practice!
15 days ago, Dakota Hall
REMINDER: FORT SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE IS TONIGHT!

Open House: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
6th Grade Orientation: 5:30 PM
Fall Sports Parent Meeting: 7:00 PM
20 days ago, Lauren Engstrom

Open House

about 1 month ago, Lauren Engstrom
Open House

2026-27 Supply List FSMS

All Students in each grade will need earbuds for testing

6th Grade Supply List 

General Supplies

Notebook paper

Pencils (mechanical preferred)

Erasers 

Colored pencils

Earbuds 

3 boxes tissues 

Disinfectant wipes

Wireless mouse (optional)

6th Grade Science

2-inch 3-ring notebook binder

6th Grade Social Studies 

1-inch 3-ring notebook binder

1 box of colored pencils (Ms. Fairbanks's class)

4 packages of 3x5 lined index cards (Ms. Fairbanks's class)

6th Grade Math

1-inch - 1 1/2 inch 3-ring notebook binder

4-pack of dry erase markers

1 package of 8 tab  notebook dividers

Basic Calculator (optional)

6th Grade English/Language Arts 

1 ½ inch 3-ring notebook binder 

1 package of 8 tab  notebook dividers

(colored pencils needed- can bring ones from above - do not need more than one box)

6th Grade Career in Action Mr. VanBuskirk

Spiral notebook


7th Grade Supply List

General Supplies

Pencils

Ink Pens (blue or black)

Earbuds/Headphones

Colored Pencils

Glue Sticks

Kleenex

Clorox Wipes

ELA Supplies (Chaplin/Homan)

3 ring binder - 1 inch

Tab Dividers

Loose leaf paper       

Math Supplies (Messer/Gorman)

3 ring binder - 1 inch

Loose leaf paper

Science Supplies (Ellis/Cosens)

3 ring binder - 1 inch

Loose leaf paper       

Social Studies (Cosens/Brown)

3 ring binder- 1 inch

Loose leaf paper

7th Grade Career in Action Mr. VanBuskirk

Spiral notebook



8th Grade

General Supplies

Kleenex

Notebook paper for all classes

Pencils for all classes

Earbuds

Cap erasers

Stick glue 

Colored pencils

1 bottle of GermX

Package of printer paper (optional)

8th Grade Science 

I inch 3-ring binder

Red pen

8th Grade Science

1-pocket folder

8th Math

1” 3 ring binder

1 package of dividers

8th Grade ELA 

One 1” 3-ring binder

8th Grade History

Cavin

1 pack college ruled paper

1 ½ inch binder 

VanBuskirk

Spiral Notebook

Highlighter

Colored Pencils

Electives

PE:

FSMS PE Shirt (purchased at the MS-** shirts are printed and passed out in the first 3 weeks of school)

Black athletic pants (shorts, yoga pants, sweats)

Athletic shoes (can stay at the school) No Hey Dudes, slides or crocks

Deodorant

Art (Mrs. Beth) 

Spiral bound sketchbook

Sharpie

2 Black gel pen

Pencil

Eraser

Glue stick

Bag to keep supplies (this bag will be left in the art room)

Exploratory Agriculture: 8th grade only 

1.5” 3-ring binder–to leave in classroom

8 tab divider set

Pencils

Choir

Black closed toe dress shoes and black dress pants

Band

Mr. Robinson - Band

Concert Black Dress Clothes and Shoes

Pencil

Instrument Supplies (reeds, oil, etc.)

Tech

3 Big Glue Sticks

#2Pencils (no mechanical)


about 1 month ago, Rachel Fields
MS Award Assembly Schedules:
6th Grade - May 8th @ 2:40PM
7th Grade - May 11th @ 2:00PM
8th Grade - May 12th @ 9:00AM
4 months ago, Rachel Fields
🎄Holiday Dress-Up Days

Monday, Dec. 15: Ugly Sweater Day

Tuesday, Dec. 16: Anti-Holiday Day — Grinch, Scrooge, Krampus

Wednesday, Dec. 17: Holiday Accessories — Holiday hat, elf ears, reindeer horns

Thursday, Dec. 18: Show Your Holiday Spirit!
9 months ago, Rachel Fields
Holiday
FSMS will hold a Veterans Recognition Assembly open to the public at 2:00 today, in the gymnasium. Veterans and members of the community are invited to attend.
10 months ago, Rachel Fields
Due to Parent-Teacher conferences, our Intramurals program will end at 4:30 PM on both Monday 10/20 and Wednesday 10/22. Please make arrangements to pick up students on time.
11 months ago, Lauren Engstrom
We are proud to recognize our Students of the Month for September! These students have gone above and beyond in demonstrating positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and great character here at Fort Scott Middle School.
11 months ago, Lauren Engstrom
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Fort Scott Middle School Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, September 19th!
12 months ago, Lauren Engstrom
Fort Scott Middle School Picture Form - September 19th
Show your Tiger Pride and purchase Fort Scott Middle School gear! FSMS Student Council students are selling tiger apparel. All fundraising will go towards student council activities as well as all-school activities. Click the link below to purchase a shirt or sweatshirt to support our middle school students.

https://www.nitropromo.biz/fsms2025/shop/home
about 1 year ago, Rachel Fields
2025-26 Supply List FSMS
**All Students in each grade will need earbuds for testing**

6th Grade Supply List
General Supplies
Notebook paper
Pencils (mechanical preferred)
Erasers
Colored pencils
Earbuds
3 boxes tissues
Disinfectant wipes
Wireless mouse (optional)
6th Grade Science
1-inch 3-ring notebook binder
100-page spiral notebook
6th Grade Social Studies
1-inch 3-ring notebook binder
1 pocket folder (Ms. George's class)
1 box of crayons (Ms. Fairbanks's class)
3 packages of 3x5 lined index cards (Ms. Fairbanks's class)
6th Grade Math
1-inch - 1 1/2 inch 3-ring notebook binder
4-pack of dry erase markers
1 package of 8 tab notebook dividers
Basic Calculator (optional)
6th Grade English/Language Arts
1-inch 3-ring notebook binder
1 package of 8 tab notebook dividers


7th Grade Supply List
General Supplies
Pencils
Ink Pens (blue or black)
Earbuds/Headphones
Colored Pencils
Scissors
Glue Sticks
Kleenex
Index Cards
ELA Supplies (Chaplin/Homan)
3 ring binder - 1 inch
Tab Dividers
Loose leaf paper
Math Supplies (Messer/Gorman)
3 ring binder - 1 inch
Loose leaf paper
Science Supplies (Ables/Cosens)
3 ring binder - 1 inch
Loose leaf paper
Social Studies (Cosens/Kemmerer)
3 ring binder- 1 inch
Loose leaf paper
Tab Dividers


8th Grade
General Supplies
Kleenex
Notebook paper for all classes
Pencils for all classes
Earbuds
Cap erasers
Stick glue
Colored pencils
1 bottle of GermX
Package of printer paper (optional)
8th Grade Science (Blackburn)
I inch 3-ring binder
Red pen
8th Grade Science (Mrs. Sewell)
1-pocket folder
8th Math
1” 3 ring binder
1 package of dividers
8th Grade ELA
One 1” 3-ring binder


Electives
PE:
FSMS PE Shirt (purchased at the MS-** shirts are printed and passed out in the first 3 weeks of school)
Black athletic pants (shorts, yoga pants, sweats)
Athletic shoes (can stay at the school)
Deodorant

Art
Spiral bound sketchbook
Sharpie
2 Black gel pen
Pencil
Eraser
Glue stick
Bag to keep supplies (this bag will be left in the art room)

Exploratory Agriculture: 8th grade only
1.5” 3-ring binder–to leave in classroom
8 tab divider set
Pencils

Choir
Black closed toe dress shoes and black dress pants

AG Science
1.5” to 2” 3 Ring Binder
Pencils
Paper

Band
Concert Black Dress Clothes and Shoes (Will go over expectations before concert time)
Pencil
Instrument Supplies (reeds, oil, etc.)

Orchestra
Will go over concert attire in class before concert time


Tech- Feagins
Regular Glue Sticks


about 1 year ago, Rachel Fields
Supply List
Reminder- There will be no school tomorrow 2/7/25 for Students. It is a PLC/PD. Enjoy the three day weekend.
over 1 year ago, Rachel Fields
Please note we will be testing students next week using our iready diagnostic tool for Math and ELA. This tool provides meaningful baseline data to help teachers and staff with instructional decision making throughout the year. It also creates a personalized learning experience for each student that targets each students individual learning needs. Once testing is complete parents will receive their child's performance report. For more information, please contact your child's teachers or the main office. The fall iready testing dates are listed below. Monday 8.26- Math Tuesday 8.27-Math Thursday 8.29-ELA Friday 8.30-ELA
about 2 years ago, Rachel Fields
Our biggest middle school fundraiser of the year begins today. Students will get packets and information sheets today during advisory. Sales run through Wednesday, September 4th. This video has some great tips and information for you, too! https://youtu.be/nk36Au0U6Eg
about 2 years ago, Rachel Fields
7th Grade: Sewing Sheet REMEMBER TO PURCHASE 2 COLORS OF FABRIC Stuffit Bag or Backpack-Smallest  2/3 yd fabric for bag  1/3 yd fabric for pocket If you choose one color bag, purchase ¾ yd.  1 spool of thread - check for the words, “all-purpose”  Cording – bag – 2-1/8 yd of 3/8” width -backpack – 3-1/2 yd of 5/16” width -We can also use clothesline cord. I will purchase it and you can pay me the money. It’s less expensive. Just bring $1. Stuffit Bag or Backpack – Medium  2/3 yard fabric for bag  14” fabric for pocket If you choose one color bag, purchase 38”  1 spool of thread - check for the words, “all-purpose”  Cording – bag 2-1/2 yd of 3/8” width -backpack – 4-1/2 yd of 5/16” width -We can also use clothesline cord. I will purchase it and you can pay me the money. It’s less expensive. Just bring $1. Stuffit Bag or Backpack – Large  1 yard fabric for bag if you want extra pockets. If not, 28”.  ½ yd of fabric for pocket If you choose one color bag, purchase1-1/2 yd for extra pockets one and 46” if no extra pockets.  1 spool of thread – check for the words, “all-purpose”  Cording – bag – 4 yd of 5/16” width -backpack – 5-1/4 yd 5/16” width -We can also use clothesline cord. I will purchase it and you can pay me the money. It’s less expensive. Just bring $1. Walmart is remodeling so there is little fabric. It’s all precut – just look at the yardage. Nevada and Pittsburg have fabric on the bolt and better selectin. Also, Hobby Lobby and Joann’s Fabric have a great selection. Hobby Lobby – look to see if it is on sale. Joann’s – get coupons online.
about 2 years ago, Rachel Fields