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Volume 121 ~ No. 01

July 8, 2026

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Summer is a busy time for the Frankenmuth School District

  Students and most of the teaching staff might be enjoying the heart of the summer away from the classrooms, however, there is still plenty going on in the Frankenmuth School District from mid-June to mid-August.

  While summer does offer a slower pace for many, it actually is one of the busiest season of the year for the FSD, Frankenmuth Schools Superintendent JoLynn Clark noted.

  Between the Community Education camps, athletic programs, tournaments, concerts in the park, and the variety of facility projects, the campus remains active long after the final school bell rings. The MHSAA’s "Dead Week” was last week, meaning coaches and student-athletes could not have contact with each other in terms of training camps and programs.

  “Summer also provides something the school year cannot: uninterrupted  time to invest  in our buildings, our systems, and ultimately, our students,” Clark said. “This year’s facilities work includes the renovation of eight classrooms at E.F. Rittmueller Middle School, where lighting, flooring, ceiling tiles, and cabinetry are being updated.”

  This marks the fourth consecutive summer the district has refreshed about half a dozen classrooms, prioritizing spaces with the greatest needs. In earlier phases of the project, for example, classrooms with carpet were updated to more durable, maintenance-free flooring.

  Other projects underway include boiler replacements at List Elementary School and Frankenmuth High School, district-wide deep cleaning, and updates to the Bronner Performing Arts Center (built in 2003), including stage repainting and improvements to lighting and sound systems. Residents and visitors will also notice temporary parking lot closures Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, as crack sealing and asphalt repairs are completed, along with improvements to several uneven walkways.

  Athletic facilities also receiving attention this summer include ......

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