
🎉 HOMECOMING/RED RIBBON WEEK IS ALMOST HERE - STARTS OCTOBER 26th! 🎉
Get ready to show your Eagle Spirit and take a stand for healthy choices! FMIS will celebrate Vilonia Homecoming and Red Ribbon Week October 26th-30th!❤️🦅
School dress code rules still apply each day, so bring your best creative spirit! Check out the schedule below and start planning your outfits!
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Stay connected with all the wonderful things happening at our school! Check out our October newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, and highlights from around FMIS.
👉 Read the newsletter here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TVIVka3nye5QmCb0PvHYVYCOoPeDZK2J/view?usp=sharing
Thank you for your continued support in making FMIS a great place to learn and grow! ❤️🦅
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FMIS October Character Assembly ❤️🦅
This month, we introduced Goal Setting and the habit Begin with the End in Mind—learning to plan ahead, set clear targets, and work toward our goals every day! 🎯✨
We also celebrated students who practiced Self-Control and Being Proactive during the month of September—taking responsibility for their actions and making smart choices even when no one is watching. Way to go!
Congratulations to our September Character Students:
Brinley Hibbard, Kade Tonino, Aubrey Buerer, Axel Orozco, Santos Us Chic, Lakynn Casey, and Sebastian Reyes. 💪🏆
Our special guest was Vilonia High School Head Football Coach Kyle Russell, along with VHS football players Jett Sanson, Brody Williams, and Jackson Ringgold. Coach Russell shared an inspiring message about setting goals, staying disciplined, and keeping the end result in focus both on and off the field. 🏈🌟
Students and athletes then took on the Cup Stack Challenge! Teams were given 25 plastic cups and 2 minutes to build the tallest pyramid possible. After using all 25 cups, a team member could attempt to flip a cone to stand upright for five bonus cups to add to their structure. The challenge required strategic planning, steady hands, and clear focus—perfectly reinforcing what it means to keep your end goal in mind under pressure. 🥤🗼
Fourth Grade and VHS Football player, Brody Williams, brought the focus and strategy to build the winning pyramid and take home the victory! Check out the photos below to see our Eagles setting goals and achieving success together! 🦅
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Our 6th graders stepped into the hot seat for a Socratic Circle on Human Impact in science class. Instead of just taking notes, students took charge—analyzing real-world environmental challenges, debating solutions, and building on each other's perspectives with thoughtful, evidence-backed arguments.
Watching them listen critically, ask sharp questions, and lead their own discussion was inspiring! The future of our planet is in great hands. 🌱💡
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The depth of analysis, active participation, and high-level critical thinking on display made for an unforgettable classroom moment. It is always a highlight seeing a great story spark such insightful dialogue! 📚✨
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Our B.R.A.V.O. STARS are taking center stage for bringing blockbuster behavior to our school every single day! 🌟🏆
These superstar students earned teacher initials for all 5 core values:
B – Bravery: Trying new things, asking questions when confused, and embracing mistakes—because that is how we learn!
R – Respect: Treating classmates, teachers, and our school with kindness, and listening when others are speaking.
A – Attitude: Keeping a positive mind and telling themselves, "I can't do this YET!" instead of "I can't."
V – Vision: Setting awesome goals—like reading more books or mastering a new sport—and working hard to achieve them!
O – Ownership: Taking charge of their choices, schoolwork, and actions—plus fixing mistakes and learning from them!
Give a huge round of applause for this edition's B.R.A.V.O. stars listed below! 🎉👏👇
4TH GRADE:
⭐ Liam Foshee
⭐ Julianna Franco
⭐ Evan Hall
⭐ Casen Henderson
⭐ Sallye Knight
⭐ Brain Pham
⭐ Braxton Sims
⭐ Bella Sisson
⭐ Briggs Thompson
⭐ Santos Us Chic
5TH GRADE:
⭐ Areena Ahtesham
⭐ Grayson Austin
⭐ Hudson Barnes
⭐ Isabelle Beene
⭐ Deacon Blair
⭐ Kinsley Blakemore
⭐ Liam Collom
⭐ Macy Dean
⭐ Easton Dollar
⭐ Chase Dumas
⭐ Jessica Fortson
⭐ Emmitt Germany
⭐ Caine Glass
⭐ Cody Glover
⭐ Maya Hackett
⭐ Amiri King
⭐ Chris Manurung
⭐ Penelope Marroquin
⭐ Lucy May
⭐ Maci McClellan
⭐ Colt Meeks
⭐ Liam Mitchell
⭐ Knox Moore
⭐ Claire Nordengreen
⭐ Sadie Parker
⭐ Addelyn Robinson
⭐ John Sargent
⭐ Joseph Sellers
⭐ Gunner Siegfried
⭐ Caleb Staley
⭐ Gus Thomas
⭐ Decker Wortman
6TH GRADE:
⭐ Isaac Hamilton
⭐ Anson McDonald
⭐ Sawyer Paker







🍎 One Form, Big Impact: Complete Your Meal Application Today!
Did you know that filling out the Free & Reduced Meal Application helps more than just school lunchtime?
Completing just one form unlocks crucial resources and funding for our students and school community!
The form is quick, completely confidential, and directly impacts our school's funding.
⏰ Deadline to apply: September 30th
🔗 Complete the online application here:
https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new

Our 5th grade literacy students turned into full-fledged investigators today to solve a high-stakes classroom mystery: Who stole the garden gnome?!
To crack the case, these young readers put their inferencing skills to the ultimate test. Moving beyond the text, they carefully examined clues, analyzed multiple pieces of evidence, and built rock-solid arguments to support and defend their conclusions.
We love seeing our fifth graders think critically, back up their claims with proof, and have a blast bringing literacy skills to life! 🧠💡
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It’s time to show off those bright smiles! Frank Mitchell Intermediate School Picture Day is officially coming up on Tuesday, September 22nd.
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Today, Frank Mitchell Intermediate School pauses to remember the brave heroes, innocent lives lost, and the enduring resilience of our nation on September 11, 2001.
We encourage all of our students, staff, and families to take time today to reflect on the values of unity, courage, and service. 🤝 Together, we honor the legacy of those we lost by continuing to show kindness, respect, and strength within our school and community. 💙❤️🦅
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Our 4th graders kicked off the week with the ultimate teamwork test: Save Fred!
During the classic "Save Fred" STEM Challenge, students were tasked with helping poor Fred—a gummy worm who capsized his boat (a plastic cup)—put on his life preserver (a gummy lifesaver). The catch? Fred can’t swim, he can't touch the water, and students could ONLY use four paperclips to rescue him without touching the gummies with their hands! 🧠⚡️🌊
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We’re excited to welcome everyone back and want to make sure arrival and dismissal run safely and smoothly! Please review the arrival and dismissal maps and reminders below before the first day of school.
⚠️Please expect delays during the first few days as students and families get back into the routine. Things will move much faster once everyone adjusts.
📢🆔 Car Rider Tags & Codes:
Every student will receive two car tags with a unique 3-digit code on the first day of school. Whoever is picking up your student should have one of these tags displayed on the dashboard or mirror during dismissal. Even if your child rides the bus most days, please keep your tags in a safe, accessible place in case plans change. Check your students Take-Home Folder on Thursday for more information!
📸 See the posted maps and instructions below for exact traffic flow and pick-up locations.
Thank you for helping us keep FMIS safe and efficient during arrival and dismissal! ❤️🦅
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We are proud to share some exciting news! According to SchoolDigger.com’s rankings, Frank Mitchell Intermediate is ranked among the Top 11% of elementary schools in Arkansas!
This recognition is a reflection of the incredible work happening every day in our classrooms. Thank you to our students, teachers, staff, families, and community for your dedication and commitment to excellence.
We are also proud to be part of the Vilonia School District, ranked #6 in Arkansas by SchoolDigger.com.
Our Eagles continue to learn, grow, and soar! 🦅
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