
Welcome to Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy: STRIVING to be The BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL in the WORLD!
Ms. Amia Hamilton, 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.
Remember–Patriot excellence means We are BETTER TOGETHER!

MUSCOGEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
To view the 2023-2024 MCSD Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, click below.

CHROMEBOOK AGREEMENT
PERMISSION FORM
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EVERY FRIDAY IS PATRIOT SPIRIT DAY! STUDENTS CAN WEAR BLACK OR BLUE JEANS (HOLES BELOW THE KNEE ARE ALLOWED) AND A FORT T-SHIRT OR A SHIRT WITH PATRIOT COLORS (LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW AND WHITE). ALL CELL PHONES, SMART DEVICES & JACKETS WITH HOODS MUST BE PLACED IN LOCKER WITHIN THE FIRST 15 MINUTES OF STUDENTS’ ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL.
THANK YOU!
GO PATRIOTS!
For transportation change, OLR, excuses, authorized check out, withdrawals, & student schedules

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
School Times – Middle School is from 8:10am until 3:10pm. Any student arriving after 8:10am is late. Students must be accompanied by a parent when arriving late. Thank you to all our wonderful parents who are entering campus via the Woodruff Farm Soccer Complex for student drop off and pick up!!!
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.
Remember “Mighty Patriot Excellence—We ARE Better Together!”
ONLINE REGISTRATION, SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024

Thursday, September 21, 2023:
Volleyball Tryouts
Any FSLMA student who wants to be on the Lady Patriot Volleyball Team must attend tryouts on Thursday, September 21st after school from 3:30 to 5pm. All athletes must have a MCSD sports physical on file to participate. For more information, contact Athletic Director, Coach Shanakie Ward, at 706.569.3740.
Monday, September 25, 2023:

Cross Country Meet
The first cross country meet will take place at Kinnett Standium on September 11th. The Girls’ event begins at 5:15pm. The Boys’ events begin at 6pm. For more information, contact the Athletic Coordinator, Shanakie Ward, at 706.569.3740.
Thursday, September 28, 2023:
September PBIS Event
For 200 PRIDE points, students can attend a students versus teachers volleyball tournament! See flyer below for more information.
Thursday, October 5, 2023:
Volleyball Jamboree
The Lady Patriots Volleyball Team will play Baker Middle School at the Volleyball Jamboree on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6:00pm. The location of this event is to be announced soon. Come out and support our student athletes!
Friday, October 6, 2023:
Virtual Learning Day
Friday, October 6th is a district-wide Virtual Learning Day. Students will remain at home, and attend classes virtually on their Chromebooks. The schedule FSLMA students will follow on October 6th will be available soon.
Monday, October 9, 2023:
Teacher Planning/Staff Development Day
There will be NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS on Monday, October 9th. Enjoy your three-day weekend!
Friday, October 13, 2023:
End of the First Nine Weeks
Report cards for the first nine weeks will be available for viewing in Parent Portal today.

Thank you Sarah Morgan LSM at Texas Roadhouse in Columbus, Georgia for the in-kind donation of bookmarks and certificates of achievement.
This generous donation will help to promote literacy and learning. #bookmark #certificate #roadie #education #middleschool


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




On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, FSLMA parents in the car rider line received “Welcome Back” samples courtesy of the PTA and Parent Liaison, Jessica Freeman. Thank you to our wonderful parents and PTA!

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!”
