Welcome to Fort Service-Learning Magnet Academy: The BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL in the WORLD!
Dr. Taneshia Ingersoll, Proud Principal
The mission of Fort Middle School is to promote the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of our students in a safe, challenging environment so that they become confident, self-disciplined, productive members of a global society.
ONLINE REGISTRATION [OLR] & VERIFICATION DAY INFO
Good Day Patriot Parents,
MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
To view the 2025-2026 MCSD Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, click below.
2025-2026 FSLMA Student Handbook
CHROMEBOOK AGREEMENT
PERMISSION FORM
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2025-2026 Dress Code Policy:
Please review the Dress Code Policy found on pages 18-21 of our Student Handbook. A few reminders of our Dress Code Policy include:
– Hoodies are not allowed at this time.
– Once our shipment has arrived, only students who purchased a FORT HOODIE will be allowed to wear it to school
– Our FORT HOODIE can be purchased through My Payments Plus at this time.
– Purses are NOT allowed. Girls are allowed to have a 5 x 7” makeup bag that must be carried in their clear bookbag.
– Mesh bookbags are not allowed. Clear bookbags are only permitted
– Long-sleeved polos and sweatshirts are allowed. They must be the student’s grade level color (6th grade- light blue, 7th grade- yellow/gold, and 8th grade- white). They must be solid without images or monograms or purchased from our school store on My Payments Plus with our school logo.
– Jackets may be worn to school; however, the only jacket approved to be worn all day is the FORT HOODIE and FORT JACKET that can be purchased from our school store. All other jackets must be stored in the student’s locker upon arrival at school.
– Skirts and shorts may be worn, and they cannot be more than three inches above the knee.
Please continue to review the MCSD Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, and FSLMA’s Student Handbook, which are attached to this email. Both documents contain vital information that will lead to your child’s success during their educational journey.
For transportation change, OLR, excuses, authorized check out, withdrawals, & student schedules
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
School Times – Student drop-off time is 7:40 am. Students are not allowed on campus before this time. Student pick-up time is 3:10 pm. The parents of students who are dropped off before 7:40 am and picked up after 3:30 pm will receive a phone call, and their name may be escalated to the school’s social worker.
Transportation – Requests for bus passes must be completed by parents on the MCSD website. Click the “Bus Stops” link and enter your address to find your child’s bus information. Write it down and give to your child so they will know their bus number, pick up times and location. Expect delays the first day/week of school. No child will be turned away from the bus stop because they do not have a bus pass.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the school at 706-569-3740.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025:
Cross Country Team Tryouts
All students interested in being a part of the FSLMA Cross Country Team must tryout this Wednesday, August 13, 2025 after school. All athletes MUST have a current MCSD medical physical form on file with the school.
DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
The 2024-2025 Open House was a success! A BIG thank you to all the parents, guardians, family and friends who attended. Your lifetime commitment to support your child does not go unnoticed.
–Dr. Ingersoll and Mrs. Thornton
A big shout-out to FSLMA’s former Athletic Director, Coach Oliver Davis!
He donated 100 bookbags, composition books and pencils.
We are very grateful!
JOIN THE PTA
Our goal: 100% MEMBERSHIP
Teachers, parents and grandparents are encouraged to join FSLMA’s Parent Teacher Association.
Don’t hesitate, JOIN NOW for only $10.00 (cash only)
Email questions to: fortpta@yahoo.com
PARENTS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
CAR-RIDER PICK UP PROCEDURES
. In an effort to improve our dismissal procedures and maintain safety for our students, we have implemented the following:
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Parent driven vehicles will enter at the lower end of the parking lot (near the soccer complex)
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Buses will enter from the driveway at the upper end of the parking lot (near Fort)
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Parents please do not park in the Canaan Baptist Church parking lot.
Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and understanding of student safety as we improve our car riders pick-up procedures.
HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND ONLINE APPLICATION
HOSPITAL/HOMEBOUND (HHB) SERVICES
Hospital/Homebound (HHB) services are designed to provide continuity of educational services between the classroom and home or hospital for students in Georgia public schools whose medical needs, either physical or psychiatric, do not allow them to attend school for a limited period of time.
What you Need to Know: Hospital Homebound On-Line Process
CURRENT STUDENTS
- Student must be enrolled in a Muscogee County Public Schools prior to the request for online instruction. Parents/Guardians must register through On-line registration to be considered.
- While this opportunity provides these identified students with an alternative synchronous/asynchronous instruction, extended on-line instruction can have negative impact on the academic progress of students. Online instruction is optional.
- Students (including participating siblings) attending on-line instruction will not participate in extracurricular school activities. Online instruction is terminated when the student is employed in any capacity, goes on vacation, participates in extracurricular activities, or is no longer confined to home.
- The link to the online Hospital Homebound application is in the YELLOW BOX that accompanies this text OR on the Muscogee County District’s website under the Student Health Services tab.
- Parent/guardian will need to print out the application for their child’s physician to complete. The online application Medical Referral Form must be signed and affirmed by a primary care medical provider.
- Families with multiple children will need to complete an application for each individual student that will need online instruction. Applications must be submitted to Muscogee County School District Central Registration Office; 2960 Macon Road Columbus Georgia 31906, 706-748-2000. One primary medical provider authorization may be attached to multiple student applications from one family.
- Once the application is complete, the parent/guardian will bring the application to Central Registration where they will be grouped. An acceptance or denial decision will be made at this time. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Once a decision is made, the family will be contacted by email. There is not an appeals process. Final approval is at the discretion of Muscogee County School District.
- Any student eligible for on-line instruction, he/she is subject to mandatory attendance requirements.
- Parents should obtain instructional/technology materials from the Marshall Success Center 1830 Shepherd Dr. Columbus Georgia 31906, 706-748-2900.
- Parents should communicate with the school for further direction.
- The Muscogee County School District maintains attendance zones for school assignments. Parents MUST register students at the school of assignment based on the legal residence. For more information related to On-line Instructional Learning, parents and guardians should contact Ms. Jeannie Polhamus, MCSD Lead Nurse at jeananne.b@muscogee.k12.ga.us.
FORT SERVICE-LEARNING MAGNET ACADEMY
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“Fort Middle School, we adore you, we will ‘ere be true,
and pledge to you to be loyal,
LOVE you GOLD and BLUE!”
