Fannin County Middle School

School is canceled for Thursday, November 5th.

School is canceled for the Fannin County School System Today, Thursday, November 5, 2026, due to widespread storm damage across the county. This means there will be no virtual or in-person school.

Schools will be closed, but all directors, administrators, and 12-month personnel should report to work at regular times if safe to do so.

Please stay safe.

The Fannin County Empty Stocking Program, Inc., founded in 1996, is a non-profit organization whose goal is to assist the children of Fannin County throughout the year, especially at Christmas. Since 2014, we have provided Christmas to over 5,500 Fannin County children. The organization operates on donated monies and proceeds from our thrift store. Each year, we accept applications from families seeking assistance with clothing and gifts for their child(ren). If your family is in need of assistance this year, please apply in person at the United Community Bank - Blue Ridge Community Room during the times listed below.

2026 Fannin County Empty Stocking Program, Inc. Christmas Donation Application Schedule:
-Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Friday, November 20, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Applicants must apply in person at the times listed above. Please note the required documentation for 2026. The following documentation must be present when applying:
-Parent/guardian's driver's license or photo ID
-Parent/guardian's proof of income (bank statement, paycheck stub, etc.)
-Proof of parent/guardian's physical residence in Fannin County (bank statement, utility bill, etc.)
-A birth certificate or Social Security card for each child
-Name of school/daycare each child attends (if applicable).

All information provided to The Fannin County Empty Stocking Program, Inc. is confidential; however, we reserve the right to share applicants’ names with other non-profit organizations, schools, or churches to limit applicants receiving assistance from multiple resources. We hope that you have a very Merry Christmas.

Yesterday, Mrs. Loughner's 6th-grade math students turned their classroom into a grocery store! Students shopped around the room, using ratios and unit rates to compare grocery prices and find the best deals!

What a fun way to bring math to life and show students how the skills they're learning in class can be used in everyday life! 🧮💙

❤️💙 Red Ribbon Week at FCMS! 💙❤️

Our Rebels showed up and showed out for Red Ribbon Week! 🎉 From wearing red and representing their favorite teams to showing off their favorite colors and matching with friends, our students and staff brought lots of school spirit and positivity to FCMS!

Throughout the week, we celebrated the importance of making healthy choices and spreading kindness! Check out some of our favorite moments from the spirit days!

🎉 Congratulations to our 8th-grade Students of the Month! 🎉

These students were selected by their teachers for demonstrating outstanding citizenship, excellent attendance, respect for others, and strong academic performance. We are so proud of their hard work and for being a positive example at FCMS!

Lily Cook, Kash Johnson, Alex Anderson, and Alexandra Keenan

👻🎃 What a SPOOKTACULAR Night at FCMS! 🎃👻

Our Haunted Hike was a HUGE success, and we couldn't have asked for a better turnout!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out, braved our Nature Trail, and helped make the evening fun and memorable! We are especially grateful for all the generous donations we received to support our FCMS STEAM Program!

We appreciate our amazing community for always showing up and supporting our Rebels! 💙🖤

This Week at FCMS (November 2nd - November 6th):

We will be celebrating Red Ribbon/Anti-Bullying Week through Tuesday, November 3rd!

Monday: Everyone belongs! Wear your favorite color!

Tuesday: Team up against bullying! Wear matching outfits or colors with a friend, a group, or a teacher!

Tuesday: Our Cafeteria staff will be serving a Thanksgiving meal for lunch. Parents, please encourage your students to eat lunch that day! Please note that our Thanksgiving Lunch is for students only.

Friday: The Miss FCMS Pageant will be held at the Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center beginning at 6:00PM. Entry is $5.00

*Miss FCMS Pageant contestants will have practice on Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th at the Fannin County High School PAC until 5:30PM. A bus will take the contestants to the Performing Arts Center on both days.

*Veterans Day invitations went home with students last week! We invite all veterans and their families to join us on Tuesday, November 10th, for a reception beginning at 11:30 AM at Blue Ridge Church of Christ. Our outdoor drive-through parade will follow at 1:00 PM, traveling from the church to FCMS. Please share the invitation with the veterans in your family!

Sports Schedules:
Monday: Tennis @ Lumpkin Co. at 4:15PM
Monday: Basketball vs. Lumpkin Co. Girls (Home), Boys (Away) @ 4:30PM
Tuesday: Wrestling Match @ Clear Creek at 5:00PM
Thursday: Tennis (Home) vs. Pickens Co. at 4:15PM
Thursday: Basketball vs. Pickens Co. Boys (Home), Girls (Away) @ 4:30 PM

Have a great week, Fannin Middle!

🎃👻 Halloween Fun at FCMS! 🧡🖤

Our Rebels were definitely in the Halloween spirit today! From creative costumes to lots of laughs, our students and staff made today a SPOOKTACULAR one! 🎃

👻 The fun isn’t over yet! Join us TONIGHT from 7:00–9:00 PM for our Haunted Hike through the FCMS Nature Trail!

Come out if you DARE! We can’t wait to see you!

🍍🧽 WHO LIVES IN A PINEAPPLE UNDER THE SEA?! 🎭🌊

Our students had a SPONGE-TASTIC morning visiting the Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center today to watch their Drama Department's production of SpongeBob the Musical!

Our students absolutely LOVED the show! From the incredible acting and singing to the dancing and energy on stage, every high school student delivered an AMAZING performance!

A HUGE thank-you to the FCHS Drama Department for inviting us and sharing your incredible talents with our students! We enjoyed every minute of it! 💙🎭

Our Health and Agriculture classes have been busy growing more than just vegetables! Thanks to the generosity of some amazing community partners, our school garden keeps growing and provides wonderful hands-on learning opportunities for our students!

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to:

🌱 Toccoa Lumber Company – For donating additional wood for our garden beds!

🔨 Ryan Chastain and the FCHS Woodworking Shop – For building THREE more garden beds for our students!

🚜 Webb Brothers Farm – For generously donating dirt from their farm!

🌿 Earth Keeper – For donating topsoil for all of our garden beds!

And the best part? Our students have already harvested basil, squash, and pumpkins that have made their way to our cafeteria!

We look forward to harvesting winter greens, broccoli, carrots, and garlic in the coming months!

We are so thankful for our community partners who continue to invest in our students and help bring learning to life beyond the classroom!