Fort Branch Community School

10/13/2026

Community Info!

10/13/2026

Daily Announcements - 10/13/26

🏀 Boys basketball signups are due Wednesday, 10/14.

✝ FCA Wednesday, 10/14 at 7:35 a.m.

⚛ 7th grade Science Sensation field trip Wednesday, 10/14.

🏀 7th/8th girls basketball practice begins tomorrow, 10/14, after school until 5:15 p.m.

📣 Cheer callout/parent meeting Wednesday 5:30 p.m. cafeteria
(5th-8th, sports physical required)

🍫 World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser money is due by Thursday, 10/15.

👟👟 Walk to School Day Thursday! See separate post for details and wear your class shirt!

✅ Thursday, 10/15 is the last day of the first nine weeks grading period. Report cards will be posted next Friday, 10/23.

🍂 FRIDAY & MONDAY - NO SCHOOL for Fall Break! 🍂

Looking Ahead 👀
Oct. 14 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Oct. 14 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Science Sensation
Oct. 14 - Boys Basketball Sign-ups Due (5th - 8th, sports physical required)
Oct. 14 - Cheerleading Parent/Call Out Meeting 5:30 p.m. Cafeteria (5th - 8th grade, sports physical required)
Oct. 15 - WFC Fundraiser Money Due
Oct. 15 - Walk to School Day
Oct. 15 - End of First Nine Weeks
Oct. 16 - 19 FALL BREAK, NO SCHOOL
Oct. 21 - Archery Parent/Call Out Meeting 6:30 p.m. @ GS (4th-8th grade)
Oct. 23 - Report Cards Posted
Oct. 26 - 30 Red Ribbon Spirit Week
Oct. 27 - PTSA Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 28 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Nov. 1 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
Nov. 3 - 8th Job Spark Field Trip
Nov. 4 - Picture Retakes
Nov. 10 - 2nd, 4th & 5th Field Trip to Thunderbolts
Nov. 11 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
Nov. 13 - Midterm of Second Nine Weeks
Nov. 18 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Nov. 19 - PTSA Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 - Safety Patrol Field Trip
Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 3 - Yearbook/Sports Picture Day
Dec. 7 - PTSA Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 9 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Dec. 16 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Dec. 17 - Christmas Program
Dec. 22 - End of Second Nine Weeks
Dec. 23 - Jan. 5 Christmas Break

10/13/2026

A message from Coach Smith:

Tomorrow is the first day of practice for 7th/8th girls basketball practice. Practice will begin after school and end at 5:15 p.m.

10/12/2026

Owensville Community School has an opening for a 2nd shift custodian.
Interested parties may apply at the link below.
https://sgibson.k12.in.us/en-US/human-resources-cd6a8a2b

10/12/2026

Deputy Schleter stopped by Mrs. Conner's ELA classes today to discuss the legal challenges presented in the novel The Outsiders that students are now reading. He covered the topics of self -defense and teen status offenses, as it applies to the story.

10/12/2026

💛🖤 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🖤💛

Fort Branch families, we need YOUR help! on October 15th from 7:20–8:20 AM for Walk to School Day!

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this a safe, fun, and memorable morning for our students. Every helping hand makes a difference! 🌟

🙋‍♀️ Want to help? Sign up today! Send us a message here on Facebook to volunteer!

Let’s make it a great morning for our Twigs! 🌿💛🖤

10/12/2026

Daily Announcements - 10/12/26

🏀 This evening is the Girls Basketball Evaluation Night @ GS. See prior post for specific grades' time slots. (5th-8th, sports physical required)

🚜 🎃 First grade field trip to Goebel Farms tomorrow!

🏀 Boys basketball signups are due Wednesday, 10/14.

✝ FCA Wednesday, 10/14 at 7:35 a.m.

⚛ 7th grade Science Sensation field trip Wednesday, 10/14.

📣 Cheer callout/parent meeting Wednesday 5:30 p.m. cafeteria
(5th-8th, sports physical required)

🍫 World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser money is by Thursday, 10/15.

👟👟 Walk to School Day Thursday! See separate post for details and wear your class shirt!

✅ Thursday, 10/15 is the last day of the first nine weeks grading period. Report cards will be posted next Friday, 10/23.

🍂 FRIDAY & MONDAY - NO SCHOOL for Fall Break! 🍂

Looking Ahead 👀
Oct. 13 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Goebel Farms
Oct. 14 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Oct. 14 - 7th Grade Field Trip to Science Sensation
Oct. 14 - Boys Basketball Sign-ups Due (5th - 8th, sports physical required)
Oct. 14 - Cheerleading Parent/Call Out Meeting 5:30 p.m. Cafeteria (5th - 8th grade, sports physical required)
Oct. 15 - WFC Fundraiser Money Due
Oct. 15 - Walk to School Day
Oct. 15 - End of First Nine Weeks
Oct. 16 - 19 FALL BREAK, NO SCHOOL
Oct. 21 - Archery Parent/Call Out Meeting 6:30 p.m. @ GS (4th-8th grade)
Oct. 23 - Report Cards Posted
Oct. 26 - 30 Red Ribbon Spirit Week
Oct. 27 - PTSA Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 28 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Nov. 1 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
Nov. 3 - 8th Job Spark Field Trip
Nov. 4 - Picture Retakes
Nov. 10 - 2nd, 4th & 5th Field Trip to Thunderbolts
Nov. 11 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day
Nov. 13 - Midterm of Second Nine Weeks
Nov. 18 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Nov. 19 - PTSA Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 - Safety Patrol Field Trip
Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 3 - Yearbook/Sports Picture Day
Dec. 7 - PTSA Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 9 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Dec. 16 - FCA 7:35 a.m.
Dec. 17 - Christmas Program
Dec. 22 - End of Second Nine Weeks
Dec. 23 - Jan. 5 Christmas Break

10/12/2026

This Thursday, 10/15!

Mark your calendars! Walk to School Day is 2 weeks from today!

10/09/2026

Mrs. Muhs' 4th grade class enjoyed ice cream and sidewalk chalk this afternoon for reaching a goal!

10/09/2026

🔥 October 4 - 10 is Fire Prevention Week. 🔥

Today, the Fort Branch-Union Township Fire Territory visited with kindergarteners to talk about fire safety and let them check out their truck, try out their hose skills, and see what firemen look like in all their gear. Thank you for visiting FBCS! 🧑‍🚒 🚒