Written by Shannon Sobeck, Assistant Principal We have all heard a child say at one time, “When I grow up, I’m going to be…” This, in its simplest form, is daydreaming and at times becomes lost in our daily routines and commitments. Some may...
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Grant Provides Students an Out-of-the-Box Experience
On Saturday, January 11, two Fegely Middle School English teachers, Mrs. Mindy Malaski and Mrs. Lisa Norman, took a group of 50 PreAP students to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie, Illinois. But the story doesn’t start...
Read MoreLady Warriors Take to the University Court
Despite missing the first three days of school (and basketball practice), the Fegely Lady Warriors were able to take advantage of an amazing, once in a life time opportunity to play the first game of the season on a Division One court at Valparaiso...
Read MoreFegely Kids Helping Others
Fegely students participated in a family project for the holidays. Students donated items to help kids in the community have a great Christmas!
Read MoreWho Do You Turn To for Advice?
Written by Kim Milner, Counselor One of the most important factors effecting a young person’s development is the quality of relationships they experience with important adults in their lives. Children need caring positive relationships with healthy...
Read MoreReal World Experience through Community Service
Written by David Plesac, Dean of Students A common reaction I get when I invite the students at Fegely Middle School to go out on a Friday afternoon and help me with Community Service is, “But I didn’t do anything wrong!” Even at their...
Read MoreFegely Students Participate in Talent Show
The Fegely middle school annual talent show took place on Nov 20th. There was some amazing talent in the numerous acts. The three winners, in third place was Katiana Cousins singing Beautiful acapella. In second place was Sadie Kennedy and Ava...
Read MoreTeaching, Education, A Whole New World
Written by Phil Misecko, Principal Schools are once again filled with students, which is an exciting time for those of us called to education. There’s an anxiousness of what the year will bring and the journey our staff, students and families will...
Read MoreAdvice for Raising Middle School Children
Written by Phil Misecko, Principal Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote "What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." I often wonder if he intended this statement to describe a middle school student. I've...
Read MoreInfluence of Educators Impacting Portage Youth
Written by Amanda Alaniz, Dean of Students Research has determined what effective teachers do to establish rapport with students. The ability to recognize the importance for our own well being, as well as the well being of our community and families,...
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