Royal Volunteer Club at MS Walk 4/16/16 -- These girls gave of their time and energy! Brianna Simpson, Geena Edmanson, Cece Rivera, Jennifer Rivera, Katherine Rivera, Lindsey Shuba, Sarah Finney, Sofia Scaffidi, Maritza Florez, Alexis FleckPi Day Scavenger Hunt to win a pie 3.14.16 -- Winners are: Trinity Benson: apple pie (gold 7), Ashley Ricker: pumpkin pie (blue 7), Naz'Arai Evans: sweet potato pie (blue 7), Lakota Cooke: pecan pie (blue 8), Lillie London: key lime pie (gold 6), Lily Allaband: peanut butter pie (blue 6) and Tyler Allyn: strawberry pie (gold 8)TSA Members at State Conference -- State Conference members: Xander Escabi, Glorious Bombo, Malliyah Turner, Luis Moreno and Ryley Lovin.TSA Members headed to State Conference -- In Harrington, DE, these young men walked away with many medals to make Fifer proud! 4-14-16 Members here are Matt Youngblood, Xander Escabi, Jared Taing, Kai Bower, Josh Taing, Joshua Boyles, Rajesh Guiang, and Tai Hill.Track Medalist --At the Jim Blades Meet, Kianna Tribbett, 7th Grade, won Silver medal for High Jump. 4/15/16Double Track Medalist -- At the Jim Blades Meet, Brent Smith, 8th Grade, won 1st place in Disc and 2nd place Shotput. 4/15/16Track Medalist -- At the Jim Blades Meet, Nya Stedman, 8th grade, won second place. 4/15/16Caught with the Books -- Mrs. Prophet-Brinkley was finding some good books to add to her classroom library for the students to enjoy.This group finished first and just missed a perfect score. They also won the Odyssey of the Mind ER award. Team name Fins, Furs, Feathers, and Friends will be competing at state level!3/5/16 -- Second Team name Fins, Furs, Feathers, and Friends will be competing at state level, also!Congratulations to Fifer Middle School students for a great showing at the Kent County Science Fair! -- Fifer Sciecne Contestants were James Snell, Daijia Cummings, Sarah Finney, Claire LeCompte, Olivia Gaines, Jordan Lanouette, Zoe Ellerbe, Gina Edmanson, and Kayla Mercer led by Mrs. Craig and Mrs. McHenryCongratulations to Science Fair Winners at Fifer!! On March 3, 2016, Zoe Ellerbe brought home a first place trophy in Earth and Space Science and will be advancing to the Delaware Valley Science Fair.Gina Edmanson and Kayla Mercer brought home a 3rd place medal for their project in Microbiology.Gold 6 Team with parents learning about Schoology -- Kaden Childs and his mother on Schoology working on ELA the evening of February 18, 2016.Gold 6 Team with parents learning about Schoology -- Sophie Brewer and her parents on Schoology working on ELA the evening of February 18, 2016.World Changers at FMS -- This FCA Group is up to helping FMS say "YES" to Saving Lives with Safe Water!Rider Boys have moved their record to 7 - 0 with 4 more games in the season! Keep going Fifer!!Look at these seventh grade students working hard on their Schoology class work in science class.You never know what will be happening in music class. Have you ever thought of household items to make music?The video is for the Duralife Unlocker Challenge to create a short video that shows how FMS is inclusive. Way to go Riders!!Here is the FMS & PMS Lady Riders Field Hockey Team during their game on November 4, 2015 at CRHS.The PTO was gracious and provided the entire FMS staff with delicious treats appropriate for the FALL season!This was announced at the 5th annual DAAD Central Delaware on October 28th. The boys finished the season 6-0 for the first undefeated season in at least 10 years. The defeated the following schools: Mariner 22-34, Smyrna 21-37, Dover 19-51, Chipman 25-32, Postlethwait 27-28, Milford 24-32. Finishing the regular season 6-0. The boys then went on to win the middle school state cross country invitational, finishing 1st place out of 15 teams from all 3 counties.As an 8th grader, Ben Dawson won 1st place for the state at the 5th annual DAAD Central Delaware. Ben Dawson finished every race this season in first place, including the invitational finishing with a time of 12:58, and finishing first out of 253 entrants. He set and broke our home course record three times, setting the current mark of 12:05.The Lady Riders finished the season 2 - 4 and 10th place at the invitational out of 12 teams. Sydney Wissman, Madison Allen, Josie Marasco, and Sarah Cummings were among the top 5 lady riders with each of the regular season meets.Roller Coaster Science with Mrs. McHenry in 8th Grade --FMS 8th grade students are using their engineering skills, as well as their knowledge of energy, to participate in the Great Paper Roller Coaster Challenge. Working together, students designed, constructed, and analyzed roller coasters made out of nothing but paper and tape. Their creations were SPECTACULAR!These students are enjoying the petting zoo that was set up on Fifer Football Field during Rider Pride Day 10/17/15. She has a Silkie Chicken on her lap.Leading the way, during the Homecoming Parade for Fifer, was Mr. Smith and Mrs. Corbeil passing out treats.FMS Cheerleaders Showing Rider Pride Spirit were the Fifer Cheerleaders in the Homecoming Parade.Fifer Cheerleaders Marching in the 2015 Homecoming ParadeLooks like Mario and Luigi joined our staff during Spirit Week in the 6th Grade Hallway.Our new Fifer students showing some great Rider Spirit at our Pep Rally on October 16, 2015.Music Class with Mr. Erskine -- What songs can we play on the guitar? Who can be the next major guitarist? The students understand that learning how to play is very much a negotiation between you and your guitar. They have a willingness to use their brain and to experiment.Our Charlton Teachers showing their school spirit during Spirit Week!Having Fun at a Cross Country Meet our Lady Riders speed it up!Cross Country team -- FMS vs Mariner Middle School at the University of Delaware HR Sharp Marine Center in Lewes, DE on 9/28/15Cross Country team -- FMS vs Mariner Middle School at the University of Delaware HR Sharp Marine Center in Lewes, DE on 9/28/15Fifer's 8th grade Pep Band performs during the Nascar Assembly under the direction of Ms. Kirk.Teacher of the Year having fun! Mr. Wilt participates in the wrapping race during FMS Nascar Assembly.Ryan Newman is the only NASCAR driver who has a college degree from Purdue University with a degree in engineering.Nascar Driver Ryan Newman stopped by Fifer to encourage students to take education seriously. 9/2015Students finding their friends and where to go for first period!Dr. Morgan and Mr. Waddler gives the thumbs up during FMS's first day. 8/2015Mrs. Price's Content II class learning the Rider Pledge on the first day of school. 8/2015Mr. Lavendar helps students locate their classes on the first day of school. Start of 2015-16 School YearMr. Smith helps students and parents figure our first period schedule and room number. 8/20152015-16 School Year Begins --Students finding their friends and where to go for first period!First day of school with students exiting the bus to enter their new school year at FMS.