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Principal's Corner
Fruita Fam! We are rolling along with only one week left in February. Then, we start the end of the year stretch. My how fast it goes.
Select 8th grade students participated in NAEP testing this week. Schools are selected randomly by the state of Colorado, and this year was our year. It only took one day, and proctors were very complimentary of our students. I.A. Testing begins next week with 8th Grade Math on Monday and Tuesday, 6th/7th Grade ELA on Wednesday and Thursday, and 8th Grade Science on Thursday.
Wrestling pictures will take place on Tuesday, February 24th after school at 4:00PM. On Wednesday, February 25th, all 8th Grade students will be taking a walking field trip to Fruita Monument High School to see their Spring Drama Production. This will give our students exposure to the HS Drama Program, and potentially spark some interest in students to get involved in Drama at the High School next year. There is a band concert to be held on Wednesday, February 25th at the Old Fruita Middle School Auditorium located at 239 Maple St. starting at 6:30PM.
Have a great weekend!
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.
8th Grade Field Trip Feb 25
8th Grade Field Trip Feb 25
Our 8th Graders have an opportunity to go attend a drama production of High School Musical at FMHS on Wednesday, February 25. The productions will be from Noon-1:30 and 1:30-3:10. The schedule for that day will have 6th and 8th grade switch lunch waves so 8th grade will eat at 5th hour (11:18-12:03). Half of the grade will go with their 5th hour teachers to the high school. Then the other half will go later in the day. 8th grade teachers will attend with their respected 5th hour class. Parents can sign the field trip permission slip electronically via ParentSquare from the notification sent on February 17. Field Trip Permission needs to be completed by Tuesday, February 24.
If you would like to complete and return a paper form, you can print the form below and return it to the main office.
Track Interest Meeting
There will be an interest meeting for any 7th & 8th students interested in track on Thursday, Feb.26 during Advisory.
We will provide paperwork for students to take home at this meeting.
FMHS Football Info
FMHS Football Info
Students met with the FMHS Coaches on Thursday to discuss Football at FMHS for 9th Grade. If you have questions about football, please email Coach Cameron Ross Info Sheets can be returned to the FMS Main Office.
5 School Days Left to Guarantee a Copy of the Yearbook!!
ONE UNFORGETTABLE YEAR MEANS ONE EPIC YEARBOOK!
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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.
Fruita Feed Newspaper
Fruita Feed Newspaper
The first newspaper issue of the second semester is officially here! Fruita Feed
Our staff is especially excited about this one because it features a brand-new group of reporters who have immediately picked up where we left off. They’ve been working hard these past few weeks to tell stories that matter, make you think, and some may even make you laugh out loud.
A few highlights you won’t want to miss include a powerful piece exploring the real impacts of bullying, an honest and thoughtful story about insecurities, and feature articles on everything from the impact of AI to life with a mouthful of braces. There are also incredible photos capturing all things FMS, some creative and slightly ridiculous fake news, plus interactive polls and our latest find-the-object challenge (keep an eye out for hearts this month). We think there’s truly something for everyone, and the students would love to know you’re reading along.
We also want to thank you for your continued flexibility and support, as we know this paper wouldn’t have happened without you all.
Happy reading!
Fruita Feed Staff
6th Grade OWL Activities
6th Grade OWL Activities
We are excited to share information about our upcoming 6th grade OWL (Outdoor Wilderness Lab) experience :). OWL is a district program designed to provide students with hands-on outdoor learning opportunities that focus on teamwork, environmental awareness, and personal growth.
Below, you will find a PDF with important details about the OWL program, including where are we going, schedules, cost, permission slip, learning activities, expectations, and what students should bring. Please take a few moments to review this information with your student so everyone feels prepared and informed.
If you have any questions after reviewing the PDF, feel free to reach out to frank.williams@d51schools.org. We are looking forward to a fun, educational, and memorable experience for our students.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The 6th Grade Team
Elevate Kids Fun Run
The D51 Foundation is excited to once again partner with Elevate Kids for the 5th Annual Elevate Kids Fun Run
Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Las Colonias Park.
For every person that signs up to run/walk for our FMS team, the PE department receives proceeds to put back into the PE program!
Sign-up/Scholarship, and Payment Info:
D51F and Elevate Kids are each contributing $2,000 to provide a total of $4,000 in scholarships for Fun Run participants. Scholarship applications are available October 1, 2025- March 13, 2026. There are 2.5,5, and 10k races.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run
Register your student for the Heart & Sole Program!
All girls in 6th through 8th grade are invited to come join us as we have fun learning and growing together. We will learn to honor our fabulously unique selves, our voices, our physical abilities, and our gifts. In doing so, we will activate our individual power!
School: Fruita Middle School
Site Liaison: Rosanna Romero
Practice Days/Times: T/Th, 3:30-5pm
Practices Begin: February 24, 2026
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE ON January 1,2026
https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/gotr-western-colorado-program-registration-spring-2026
The registration fee is just $95.00. Scholarships are available!
Wrestling Info
Wrestling Info
Wrestling had its' first meet Thursday at Mount Garfield Middle. All our students did well in their first competitions! Our next meet is Thursday, February 26 at West Middle School.
FMS Wrestling Calendar: Updated 2/5/26
Trip to Asia!
Trip to Asia!
Ms. Bohl is sponsoring a trip to Asia! You can sign up for the meeting happening Monday, March 2 at 6:00pm using the QR code in the flyer below. Email her to learn more! teri.bohl@d51schools.org
Asia Trip Meeting Registration Poster (meeting sign up)
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.
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. February 20: 90.07%
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.
February Wellness Reminder
February Wellness Reminder
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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