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Principal's Corner
Fruita Middle School has also been buzzing with excitement thanks to a series of wonderful events that brought our community together. We proudly hosted a fantastic track meet, where students demonstrated determination, teamwork, and outstanding sportsmanship. It was an energetic evening filled with cheers and accomplishments.
Our talented Orchestra, Band, and Choir students also traveled to compete in the CO West Music Festival, where their hard work truly paid off. They represented FMS with pride, enthusiasm, and impressive performances that showcased their dedication to the arts.
Looking ahead, next week will be just as busy and exciting! We will welcome our newest FMS Wildcats as current 5th graders visit campus and get a glimpse of all the great things ahead of them at Fruita Middle School! It’s always a joy to meet our future students and share the energy and spirit that make FMS so special.
Families are invited to attend an upcoming parent meeting about the Costa Rica trip, offering a great opportunity to learn more about this incredible experience. We’ll also wrap up our sports season with the District Meet on Wednesday, followed by the D51 Adaptive Track and Field Day on Thursday—two events that highlight teamwork, perseverance, inclusion, and school pride.
Wednesday evening will be especially meaningful as we honor Mr. Dean Hall and celebrate his retirement after 38 years of teaching and coaching. Mr. Hall has been an incredible asset to Fruita Middle School, making a lasting impact on countless students and athletes. Congratulations, Coach Hall, and thank you for everything you’ve given to FMS and FMHS!
From welcoming new Wildcats to celebrating achievements in academics, athletics, and the arts, it’s a joyful and memorable time at Fruita Middle School—and the excitement is only continuing!
Friday Attire
Only 4 more Friday's until the end of the year! We encourage students to celebrate this with us for Fun Friday attire!
April 24: FMS/FMHS Gear
May 1: Floral/Hawaiian
May 8: Spirit Week: Fresh Prince Friday
May 15: Summer Vacation/Tourist
WE ARE FRUITA
If your student has a Chromebook checked out to them and they are NOT in Algebra 1, the Chromebook and Charger needs to be returned by May 8. Students are only allowed to have Chromebooks checked out to them for short periods of time (illness, vacation). Thank you for your help with this!
Report Cards for 3rd Quarter are now posted on ParentVUE.
The April 2026 edition of The Fruita Feed is now available. We hope you enjoy our latest edition!
FMS uses a Google Calendar to share information with Families. We encourage you to check this each week in the Friday Facts newsletter for all our up to date information. You can also add it or any of the activities we have on it to your own personal calendar. Friday Facts Calendar
FMS Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm
Friday 7:30am-1:30pm*
*Staff/Main Office is not available after these hours due to meetings and duties assigned to them. We will not be answering the main office phone or the doorbell. Thank you for your understanding.
End of Year Reminders
End of Year Reminders
We are only 19 schools days away from the end of the school year. As we approach the completion of the 2025-2026 school year, we will have reminders to families regarding the end of year activities and to do's
Items to Return
All Library Materials, including Chromebooks & chargers not assigned to Algebra 1 students need to be returned to the Library by Friday, May 8
Items to Pick Up
Please remember to pick up your student’s medication before the end of the school year. If it is an as needed med (Ibuprofen, Tylenol, etc.) it needs to be picked up by Friday May 15 at 1:15pm. Emergency and daily meds need to be picked up on Wednesday May 20 at 3:00pm. We are obligated to discard if it not picked up by these dates. We are not permitted to send medication home with the student.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. Tara Tannous, Health Assistant
Field Trips/Important Days
April 30: Adaptive Track & Field Day
May 8: Core 7-1 to Glenwood Caverns
May 13: 8th Grade to Glenwood Caverns
May 18: Core 7-2 to Glenwood Caverns
May 18: Core 6-2 Bowling Trip
May 19: Core 6-1 Yard Games & Bowling Trip
May 20: Last Day of School: Release at 3:15pm
Altrusa Art Competition
Altrusa Art Competition
Several of our students participated in the Altrusa Art Competition at the Western CO Center for the Arts. It's the largest student art competition in the valley and even includes some schools outside of D51. It's an honor to be selected for all who participate. Please check out the link below of all participating student artwork.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week
We are so excited for our 90s-themed Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8! Thank you to PTO for setting up this great schedule and Spirit Week for the students. It's going to be rad!
Spirit Week: May 4-8
Spirit Week: May 4-8
FMHS Girls Basketball Open Gym and Camp Information
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Yearbooks will be here in a few weeks!
We ordered a few extras so you can still reserve a copy for your son or daughter!
Order Before they completely sell out!
Everyone who has purchased a copy will receive their yearbook in advisory on Wednesday May 13th. Then students will have a week to collect signatures and fun farewell messages from their friends and teachers!
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FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
We’ve made purchasing your yearbook easy and convenient. Just choose which payment option works best for you: Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, Afterpay, Cash App or credit card!
Not sure if you have already purchased a yearbook this year? Email roxanne@d51schools.org and I can double check for you!
*Minimum purchase requirements and eligibility restrictions apply.
Duct Tape Challenge
Duct Tape Challenge
Happy Friday!
During the 4th Quarter, we are "rolling" out the DUCT TAPE ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE!
Here is how it works - for every week your student has demonstrated 90% or better attendance, they will "earn" a foot of duct tape to be awarded at our end-of-quarter assembly and celebration. During that assembly, students get to tape a select staff member to a wall! This is a fun way to celebrate and encourage good attendance!
For more information, reach out to Mr. Neal. Wahoo!
The district has a goal of achieving a 95% attendance rate for middle schools. We will be showing our weekly attendance rate in the Friday Facts each week. April 24: 89%
Track & Field Info
Track & Field Info
The District Track Meet will take place on Wednesday, April 29. It is an ALL day event at Stocker Stadium. Coaches will send out more information to families.
You can view results of all the Track Meets are on the D51 Athletics website
Costa Rica Trip
Costa Rica Trip
Are you interested in travel? Would you like to give your student the opportunity to learn about other cultures? Come learn more about our Costa Rica trip over spring break 2027 on April 28th at 5:30pm in the band room. Parents may join the trip as well as students that will no longer be attending FMS.
For more information, please email Mrs. Hurshman at mira.hurshman@d51schools.org
Youth summer running program
Keep moving this summer with professional local coaches who make running fun!
This program is for girls and boys ages 9-14 and includes a variety of sessions that include interval training, trail running, speed work, strength and conditioning and of course some fun and games mixed in
Sessions run from May 26th-August 8th (no sessions 4th of July week) at parks in Fruita
Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:30-9:45am in Fruita plus 1-2 Saturdays a month on the trails
---> View details and register your kids now here: https://outwesttraining.com/youth-running
Youth Strength + Conditioning program!
In these weekly sessions we lead athletes ages 9-14 through a variety of drills and exercises to enhance speed, agility, strength, power, biomechanics, endurance plus some fun and games!
June 1–23 OR July 13–Aug 7
Mon/Wed/Fri at 11am at Out West Training in Fruita
---> View details and register your kids now here: https://outwesttraining.com/youth-sports
Pick Up & Drop Off
Please review the Pick Up & Drop-Off Guidelines for FMS. The first few days of school can cause quite a log jam so please be patient and remember we are next to a high school with new drivers. Safety First!
Parents - a couple of Drop-off/Pick-up procedures to clear up:
Once students arrive on campus for the day, they are not allowed to leave campus to walk to Maverik or other areas off campus.
Do not use the west lot in front of the school. That is designated for staff parking.
Do not drive on the Canal Road
Do not park along the sidewalk curb on the northwest side of the building. This area is designated for Special Education pick-up, and it doesn't leave the buses enough space.
Only drop-off or pick-up in the East lot or the East drop off loop.The Main Bus Loop and the staff parking lot is NOT for pick up and drop off
When exiting the parking lot after school, at the corner of J Road and Fremont, please ONLY turn right or go straight through the neighborhood. Please do not turn left. You will be turning directly into kids crossing in the crosswalk, and it's a safety issue. We are trying to wave cars through to clear the parking lot as quickly as we can. If you are waiting to turn left, it backs traffic up. Turning left just puts more cars into the already hectic High School traffic.
Schoology 101
Schoology 101
All D51 Middle Schools use Schoology as the platform for students and parents to see their class progress. Take a few minutes with your students this weekend to look over Schoology (available to students in Classlink).
6th Grade Parents and 7th & 8th Grade New Parents, you should have or will receive an email inviting you to set up a Schoology account.
If you need help with Schoology, including receiving a new code if you deleted the first email, you can complete the FMS Schoology Help Form on our Schoology Help Page
FMS Schoology Help Form: Fill this out if you can't access your student, are having trouble creating an account etc.
April Wellness Reminder
April Wellness Reminder
April – Hydration & Healthy Choices
April – Hydration & Healthy Choices
Water is the best drink to keep your body hydrated and energized. Skip sugary sodas and sports drinks!
Make your own flavored water by adding lemon, cucumber, or berries.
Elementary:
Click here for more information.
Sip Smarter from the American Heart Association
Club/Tutoring Info
Club/Tutoring Info
Tutoring Information: Mrs. Pietz Room B2 on Mondays and Wednesdays for 30 minutes after school, Mrs. McKee Room 178 (ELA) and Mrs. Johnson Room 169 (Math/Science) on Tuesdays for an hour after school.
Magic the Gathering/D&D Club Mondays after school until 4:00 in Mr. Cole's room 126. Bring your MTG decks. If you don't have a deck but still want to play, come and join us. Mr. Cole has thousands of cards and he can help you build a deck.
Chess Club Tuesdays after school until 4:00 in Mr. Cole's room 126. All are welcome. Even if you don't know how to play chess, come and learn.
Rubix Cube puzzle solvers, come to our new Cubing Club. Tuesday's from 3:15-4pm in Ms. Hernandez’s room #94. Don’t forget to bring your Rubix Cube!
Are you into skiing or snowboarding? Then the Ski & Board Social is for you! Join us next Tuesday, February 3rd, after school until 4:00 in Mrs. Cooney’s Room 138 to connect with others who also love to ski and board.
Need more basketball in your life? 6th and 7th grade Basketball Club Tuesday's, with Coach Bonner in the gym. Boys and girls are welcome. We'll play until 4:25.
ALL students from any grade are welcome to join Fruita Middle Quidditch Club where we play Quadball, a dodgeball/handball style game inspired by Harry Potter's Quidditch. We will play most Wednesdays after school from 3:20-4:20 with Coach Bonner, including an intramural tournament in the spring. Follow @fruitamidquid on Instagram and Facebook for more details and exciting things going on at FMS.
FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet Thursday's after school until 4:00pm in Mr. Williams room 92. You don’t have to be a Christian, and you don’t have to be an athlete to join. Come join us for food, fellowship and friendship.
Trout in the Classroom Club! We’ll be raising rainbow trout—from tiny eggs all the way to small fry—before releasing them into a local river. It’s hands-on, it’s fun, and it’s a great way to learn about our environment. Meetings are every Thursday from 3:15 to 3:45 in Mrs. Edwards’ room #129. We hope to see you there!
Writing Club will be in Mrs. Lintott's room 141 on Thursday's from 3:15-4:10.
Keep up to Date with FMS Activities!
FMS uses a Google Calendar to share information with Families. We encourage you to check this each week in the Friday Facts newsletter for all our up to date information. You can also add it or any of the activities we have on it to your own personal calendar.
Kids Aid Food Bags
Kids Aid Food Bags
Kids Aid is a local nonprofit organization. The backpack program is a food assistance program which provides bags of food to children in need of food for the weekend.
There is NO cost, and there are NO qualifications to participate in this program. If you feel your child/children would benefit, please complete order form above. The Backpack Program does not collect this information; it is used only for the schools to know who needs to receive the food.
Please visit our website at www.kidsaidcolorado.org for more information and/or to leave us feedback about our Backpack Program. Your feedback helps us to better meet your kids’ needs.
Program enrollment is on-going throughout the school year. If you have questions, please contact Rosanna Romero
FMS Contact Information
Fruita Middle School
1835 J Rd Fruita CO 81521
Main Office: 970-254-6750
Fax: 970-858-0486
Website: https://fms.d51schools.org/
Follow us on Facebook at: facebook.com/fmscougars
On Instagram at: @fruitamiddleschool
Main Office Staff
FMS Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm
Friday 7:30am-1:30pm
Staff/Main Office is not available after these hours due to meetings and duties assigned to them. We will not be answering the main office phone or the doorbell. Thank you for your understanding.
Administration
Jeremiah Johnston: Principal Jeremiah.Johnston@d51schools.org
Dr. Becky Streeval: Assistant Principal Student Last Names A-L Becky.Streeval@d51schools.org
David Neal: Assistant Principal Student Last Names M-Z David.Neal@d51schools.org
Counselors
Rosanna Romero: Student Last Names A-L Rosanna.Romero@d51schools.org
Kerri Spore: Student Last Names M-Z Kerri.Spore@d51schools.org
Secretaries
Katie Bosio: Attendance & Registration Katie.Bosio@d51schools.org
Taya West: Principal Secretary Taya.West@d51schools.org
Health Staff
Tara Tannous: Health Assistant Tara.Tannous@d51schools.org
Heather Lee: School Nurse Heather.Lee@d51schools.org
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