This year's Red Ribbon Week theme is “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!” We want to build awareness, encourage student participation, and spread the message of making healthy, drug-free choices throughout our school community.

Yesterday was a momentous occasion for our 6th Grade Beginning Orchestra as Officer Acevedo swore them in and presented each student with their bow license. They have been working hard since the beginning of the year to learn the proper bow hold. 👏
It was a very exciting day!! The students are ecstatic! If you would like to hear them perform, their beginning orchestra showcase concert is on November 5th at the Fine Arts Center at 6:00 PM. 🎶



❤️ Red Ribbon Week is NEXT WEEK!! October 26–30
This year’s theme is “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!” 💪 Check out our flyer for daily dress-up themes and fun activities! We can’t wait to see our Cougars participate!
👟 We’re also hosting a schoolwide sneaker drive! Donate gently used sneakers to support the Bridge Builders Mentoring
Program.
🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM MR. KAY: ABSOLUTELY NO MASKS ALLOWED NEXT WEEK!
Let’s make it a awesome, Cougars! 🐾❤️


The RISE Class got to visit Wofford College for a Special Olympics Fall Festival! They played games, collected treats, and enjoyed lunch together! ❤️









Our 7th grade AVID students got a glimpse of college life today during their visit to Presbyterian College! Students heard from an admissions counselor, toured academic buildings, a dorm room, the library, and student common areas, and even enjoyed lunch in the dining hall!
What a great opportunity to explore college life, ask questions, and start imagining their futures! 🌟








Congratulations to our Quarter 1 House Competition winners!! 🖤💛💙

🎭✨ Oh, the places they'll go! ✨🎭
Our FCMS Theatre Department kicked off rehearsals for Seussical Jr. yesterday, and the excitement is already building! 🎶🐘🎩
Our talented Cougars are hard at work preparing to bring the colorful, whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life on stage this February!
Our FCMS Theatre Department kicked off rehearsals for Seussical Jr. yesterday, and the excitement is already building! 🎶🐘🎩
Our talented Cougars are hard at work preparing to bring the colorful, whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life on stage this February!

FCMS events for this short week!

🇺🇸 Kicking off the American Revolution! 📜
Mr. McDonald’s students put on their thinking caps for a Wicked Hydra activity to launch their unit on the Causes of the American Revolution! 🔍 Students analyzed photos, political cartoons, and primary sources, making observations, asking questions, and uncovering connections to the events that led to the Revolutionary War! #CougarsLEAD










Happy National Instructional Coach Day! ❤️🩶
Today we celebrate Mrs. Hewitt, who works alongside our teachers to plan engaging lessons, analyze student learning, support curriculum, provide professional development, and jump into classrooms whenever needed. Most importantly, she is always there to encourage, collaborate, and help both our teachers and students shine.
Thank you, Mrs. Hewitt, for all the ways you support FCMS! We are lucky to have you!
Today we celebrate Mrs. Hewitt, who works alongside our teachers to plan engaging lessons, analyze student learning, support curriculum, provide professional development, and jump into classrooms whenever needed. Most importantly, she is always there to encourage, collaborate, and help both our teachers and students shine.
Thank you, Mrs. Hewitt, for all the ways you support FCMS! We are lucky to have you!

Happy National Coaches Day!
Today, we’re thankful for all of the incredible coaches who give their time, energy, and heart to help athletes grow.
We’re especially proud to recognize the coaches who are right here in the halls of FCMS each day! Thank you to Coach Lambert, Coach Foster, Coach Braswell, Coach Snow, Coach Medina, Coach Salmon, and Coach Edwards for the many ways you lead, encourage, and support our Cougars. Your impact reaches far beyond the game! Go Cougars!
Today, we’re thankful for all of the incredible coaches who give their time, energy, and heart to help athletes grow.
We’re especially proud to recognize the coaches who are right here in the halls of FCMS each day! Thank you to Coach Lambert, Coach Foster, Coach Braswell, Coach Snow, Coach Medina, Coach Salmon, and Coach Edwards for the many ways you lead, encourage, and support our Cougars. Your impact reaches far beyond the game! Go Cougars!

D5 Youth Sports is offering WRESTLING to girls and boys in 6th grade! Follow the link to sign up -> https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/532128


Last Friday, we recognized our first Champion Cougar Quarterly Award recipients!
For each house, staff members voted for a fellow staff member who they felt truly represents the values and characteristics of their house. These Champion Cougars lead by example, support those around them, and help make FCMS a special place to learn and work each day. ❤️
*Not pictured: Mrs. Diebold, Coach Foster, and Mrs. Green

It's game day!! Go, Cougars! 🙌

A huge thank you to Nevaeh Realty, LLC in Duncan for the donation of school supplies for our students!

Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day!
Today we’re celebrating the amazing custodians who work hard every day to keep FCMS clean, safe, and looking its best! ❤️🩶
So much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their hard work makes a BIG difference in our school each and every day. We are so thankful for all they do!
Please join us in giving our wonderful custodians a huge THANK YOU!
Today we’re celebrating the amazing custodians who work hard every day to keep FCMS clean, safe, and looking its best! ❤️🩶
So much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their hard work makes a BIG difference in our school each and every day. We are so thankful for all they do!
Please join us in giving our wonderful custodians a huge THANK YOU!

6th Grade Girls and Boys D5 Youth Wrestling Info!


Congratulations to Skylar Harrison and Trisha Troung on being selected to have their artwork displayed in the district office! 👏🎨


Byrnes Softball Open Season starts next week!

Dolly Day is tomorrow! 9-2-5 House points will be awarded for students wearing house colors, house shirts, Byrnes attire, and/or western attire.
