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More than a dozen students participate in the ACE after-school program, which provides first through third graders with healthy snacks, academic and behavioral supports and community enrichment activities.

A mentoring program that unites Fulton’s high school students with those at the elementary level is off to a successful start this year. As part of the initiative, two dozen G. Ray Bodley High School students get together with Fairgrieve Elementary School students every other Wednesday.

A recent staff collaboration day in the Fulton City School District provided employees at Volney and Fairgrieve elementary schools with an eye-opening lesson in safety and security. In partnership with the Fulton Police Department and as part of an ongoing effort to ensure school district personnel are well-versed in safety procedures, the schools hosted active shooter drills.

Music filled the air in the Hannibal High School auditorium recently as the senior high school band entertained an audience of friends, school personnel and family members with an array of songs. Additional concerts in the Hannibal Central School District will take place during the first week of December.

Embracing its shared decision-making model, administrators, teachers, staff, parents and community members in the Fulton City School District gathered for a joint site-based team meeting recently at the junior high school.

The 2012 project saw upgrades to the electrical system, data wiring and asbestos removal from walls and ceilings as a way to modernize the facilities for the next generation of learners. With that project now complete, the district is tackling the remainder of the 2014 venture. According to Superintendent Bill Lynch, contractors have already made a significant dent in the 2014 capital project.

Volney Elementary students received Monthly Classroom Role Model and Monthly “On-a-Roll” Model awards for displaying the character trait gratitude for the month of November.

Students in Carol Touron’s class at Emerson J. Dillon Middle School recently learned first-hand just how sweet hard work can really be. In an effort to showcase thankfulness, appreciation, and of course food, students helped prepare, cook and serve a Thanksgiving feast for family members and friends.