Carrying over from last year's momentum, we will continue to do a weekly Fairfield sports wrap each Monday.
Girls golf dove into the 2023-24 season with three matches last week.
The lid lifter had Fairfield finish second at last Monday’s Goshen Invite, shooting a 424. Leading the way for Fairfield was Addison Mast with a 97, which was third-best in the tournament. Bella Blosser was sixth at 103, Mallory McGowen was ninth at 105 and Paige Lantz rounded the scoring marks with a 120. Adie Holsopple was the fifth score at 140.
Concord won the team title with a 419.
Fairfield didn’t fare nearly as well Thursday at the NorthWood Invite, scoring 437 to fall to 10th overall. Mast did, however, shoot a personal best 79 to finish ninth overall in the loaded tournament. Penn scorched McCormick’s layout to shoot 293 to win the trophy.
Mast continued to elevate her game, taking medalist honors with a championship 85 to win the Fremont Invite on Saturday. Blosser added a tenth-place score of 98 to help Fairfield to a 408 and second overall in the team standings, chasing Fremont’s 386 title score.
Our new food service system, Linq Connect, is in place. See the statement from our food service director as well as the easy-to-use information to get the app and get started!
Fairfield Community Schools sent 71 staff members - that's almost 50 percent of our teachers, school counselors, social workers, and administrators - to the PLC at Work Conference in Lincolnshire, IL earlier this week.
Over the span of three days, our team learned more about the Professional Learning Community process and how it can be used at Fairfield to increase student achievement. Educating our students is our "why," and when almost half of our staff volunteer some of their last days of summer break to learn more about how working together can help all of our students achieve at high levels, the 2023-24 school year looks like it's off to a tremendous start!
There is always a need for substitute teachers, and we would love to have you!
Find our how you can be part of our awesome school system!
For those who have been asking, we have an updated supply list for Millersburg Elementary Middle School! Yes, sixth grade is now included :)
A reminder for the action we've got going on at Fairfield Jr/Sr High School tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 3.
In-Person Registration 4-8 p.m.
*This is for families that are without internet access or are having trouble logging into Skyward. All registration still needs to be done online and the process needs to be completed by the first day of school, which is Wednesday, Aug. 9.
Visit the FCS homepage to get your registration started!
fairfield.k12.in.us
WBL Student & Parent Meeting 5-7 p.m. (LGI room)
An informational with Mrs. Haines for those students involved with Work-Based Learning.
7th Grade Orientation 6 p.m. (FJSHS auditorium)
For all incoming seventh graders coming to FJSHS.
Senior & Parent Kick-off Meeting 7-9 p.m. (LGI room)
This informational with the school counselors provides seniors with key dates and info for their final year at FHS. Definitely a 'don't miss' session!
Additional notes:
Please complete the online registration as a new student and you will be contacted by the Counseling Office to set up a meeting with one of our School Counselors to get a schedule. At that time, you will be able to walk the building and find your classes and become familiar with our building. You will be able to pick up your ChromeBooks on Aug. 3rd from 6-8 p.m. in the FJSHS Library.
Returning FJSHS students - please do your online Skyward registration. Schedules will be posted in your Skyward account soon. There is no formal in-person registration as in years past.
*Student schedules will be posted in your students Skyward soon! Counselors are working through those schedules now.
*Locker information will be included in your schedule info.
Our schools are holding orientation nights ahead of the first day of school.
Here's a rundown of what's scheduled:
Aug. 3
In-person registration at Fairfield Jr/Sr High School plus new student orientation 4-8 p.m.
Aug. 7
Benton Kindergarten Meet The Teacher Night 5-6:30 p.m.
Millersburg Back 2 School Night 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Aug. 8
New Paris Pre-K through 6th Back 2 School Night 5-7 p.m.
Benton 1st through 6th Back 2 School Night 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Aug. 9
First day of school for everyone
Fairfield opened its 2023-24 athletic campaign with an entry at the Goshen Girls Golf Invitational Monday at Black Squirrel.
The Lady Falcons shot a team score of 425, good for second overall in the tournament, trailing just the 419 of champion Concord.
Leading the way for Fairfield was Addison Mast with a 97, which was third-best in the tournament. Bella Blosser was sixth at 103, Mallory McGowen was ninth at 105 and Paige Lantz rounded the scoring marks with a 120. Adie Holsopple was the fifth score at 140.
Fairfield continues its season Thursday at the NorthWood Invite at McCormick Creek.
A reminder to our Fairfield community members:
If you have moved or changed babysitters over the summer, please contact your school (Fairfield, Benton, Millersburg, New Paris) to update the information so we can make sure you are included in bus routes as well as mailing information, if applicable.
If you have questions, please call your school's main office or the FCS transportation department. The numbers are below:
Fairfield Jr/Sr High School (574) 831-2184
Benton Elementary School (574) 831-2192
Millersburg Elementary Middle School (574) 642-3074
New Paris Elementary School (574) 831-2196
Fairfield Transportation Department (574) 831-2188 ext. 8822
This is our main evening if you want to register in person!
As we prepare for the new school year, so are nearly two dozen new employees to the Fairfield family! Several of those were on hand Friday morning to do some onboarding and tour the buildings. Welcome to the family to the following (as of Friday, July 28):
at Fairfield
Karrin Koontz (ag teacher)
Clayton Thomas (choir director)
Cadence Lee (assistant choir director)
Kristen McDonald (special ed teacher)
Laura Correll (english teacher)
Brian Rensberger (Life Skills ed. asst)
at Benton
Kallista Hopkins (kindergarten teacher)
Christy Larson (ed. asst.)
Christine Schrock (cafe manager)
at New Paris
Anitra Zartman (Pre-K teacher)
Landyn Nunemaker (2nd grade teacher)
Madison Berger (4th grade teacher)
Natalie Biggerstaff (6th grade teacher)
Allison Schrock (6th grade teacher)
at Millersburg
Alyssa Hart (4th grade teacher)
Matthew Burridge (TOSA)
Danae Wirth (science teacher)
James Balon (asst cafe manager)
at FCS
Danielle Long (district EL coordinator)
Brittany Rosenberry (HR specialist)
Dakota Steele (district grounds keeper)
It's already here!
The 2023-24 IHSAA calendar officially begins this week, with the first day of practice for girls golf beginning July 28 and the Lady Falcons starting its season July 31 at the Goshen Invite. Yes, already.
The rest of the fall sports begin July 31 with its first days of practice, and football officially allowed for contact on Aug. 3.
A reminder to all athletes: you MUST have a physical on file with the Fairfield athletic office before you can participate in any sport. No exceptions.
Here's to another exciting year of Falcon athletics!
It would be super easy to just think pool, hang out, flip through the phone all day. Not for three of our Fairfield High School students, who decided to stay on campus all summer and work their tails off.
Get your fix on these kids here:
https://www.fairfield.k12.in.us/article/1179972
The 2023-24 school year is rapidly approaching! Our building secretaries have been enjoying some time away from the desk, but will be back in their buildings starting at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, July 26.
For reference, if you have questions on the upcoming year, here's the number for each school. We are also including the extension for our Skyward expert, Amanda Wehmeyer, if you need help there.
Fairfield Jr/Sr High School (574) 831-2184
Benton Elementary School (574) 831-2192
Millersburg Elementary Middle School (574) 642-3074
New Paris Elementary School (574) 831-2196
Skyward Help (574) 831-2188 ext. 8922
Our final week of summer camps was a hot one as marching band finished up their two-week marathon session while boys basketball completed its final of five weeks in the gym. Thank you to all of the kids who participated in our Fairfield camps this summer, and to the coaches, directors and students/athletes who helped create lasting memories for the future of our programs!
For our friends heading to Millersburg Elementary Middle School this fall, here is your supply list!
Football and cheerleading each celebrated their futures with kids camps this past week, both with good numbers for their mid-July dates. Boys basketball held its fourth week of the summer-long camp schedule. Marching band also ventured into its two-week grid, week one a full-day slate of work inside and outside as it prepares for the upcoming season.
This upcoming week is the final week for the Fairfield summer camps, with boys basketball holding its fifth and final session and marching band entering week two, both Monday-Thursday slates.
We are a week away from appearing at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair! Come see us next Sunday near the main gate!
ATTENTION PARENTS:
Fairfield Community Schools has discontinued its usage of Mealtime and has subsequently shut down the mymealtime.com account. FCS will be using a different company, and will announce that information in the near future. Stay tuned!
A trip to Indianapolis was the ultimate motivation for Kyle Hartman to do great things in Elkhart County. Find out how Hartman will work to get Fairfield girls hoops back to the state capital as the team's new head coach.
Read all about it here:
https://www.fairfield.k12.in.us/article/1168353
