Benton Elementary held its school talent show on Wednesday, a showcase of a variety of talent and entertainment from its student body. Of course the teachers got in on the act as well! Thanks to members of the Benton staff for providing the photos!
Fairfield High School's Jim Jones has been named a State/Jurisdiction Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)!
The PAEMST Team invites you to join us virtually to celebrate Jim at the PAEMST State/Jurisdiction Finalist Celebration on May 11th at 4 pm ET.
There is no need to register and there are no attendance limits for the public streaming link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=882bBB0OMHY
Last Call!!!
Fairfield Cosmetology is quickly wrapping up its school sessions. The Senior Salon will be closing this Friday, May 12, and last call is now. Juniors are still available into next week, appointments will be open from 8-10:30 a.m. To make a last-minute appointment, call (574) 831-2184 ext. 8612.
Get your teams together everyone and come to the first Fairfield Academic Team Trivia Night! Friday, May 12, at Fairfield Jr./Sr. High School, the doors open at 5:30 p.m., and trivia will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria! Academic Team students will be running trivia answers/ selling snacks and drinks. Teams can have up to 10 people, $15 per person or $150 per table (10 people), and creative names are encouraged! Please RSVP by emailing English Academic Team Coach Veronica Furfaro at vfurfaro@fairfield.k12.in.us including your name, team name, phone number, and how many team members you'll have. All checks should be made out to Fairfield Jr./Sr. High School.
Benton's sixth graders got a taste of the real world Friday in a session with Junior Achievement at BizTown in Elkhart.
The goal of the Junior Achievement programs are to help students assess their personal skills, interests, and values; understand the economic benefits of education; explore career options; learn job hunting skills; respect and understand business ethics; and practice personal and business financial management.
They are heroes in their own right every day, and are fighting the hangries with a fury!
Friday is School Lunch Hero Day, and our cafeteria workers deserve the super hero treatment!
If you didn't hug a super hero today, better find one next week and let 'em know they are appreciated!
For those of you who haven't checked out our new Fairfield Community Schools app, here's a YouTube link to see some of the highlights of what is offered and the ease to which you'll be able to find it! While the app is awesome, our website is completely revamped and ready to serve you better than ever before!!!
https://youtu.be/Gl3pIcUwMx4
We're thrilled to announce the new app for FCS! It's
everything FCS, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3mArFvU
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3mtMQQh
We talk all the time about the support staff, and how they keep the wheel moving at all of our schools. And they do.
HOWEVER, without the teachers, there is no class. There is no school.
Your jobs seemingly has no job description with the magic you perform on a daily basis. Your innovation, your intuitiveness, your counsel, your care, your unwavering love for the kids and your fellow teachers - you are loved!
Thank you teachers as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week!
A reminder that Fairfield color guard is holding auditions this Wednesday (5/3) and Thursday (5/4) from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Fairfield Coliseum. The club is accepting all 7-12 graders, and no experience is necessary.
It used to be a saying no one wanted to hear, "Off to the principal's office you go!"
With a crew like this, that phrase doesn't apply. We have some of the best principals in the game, and are proud to celebrate them today!
Happy Principal Appreciation Day to our leaders - Jason Grasty, Nick Jones and Sarah Flagg at Fairfield; Wade Jagger at Millersburg; Carla Hochstetler at Benton; and Meg Gingerich at New Paris!!!
Bragging rights were on the line Friday afternoon when the students of Benton Elementary took on the staff in a winner-take-all game of basketball. Prior to the contest, sixth grade teacher Lindsay Kauffman was honored for her 11 years of girls basketball coaching at Fairfield, to which Kauffman announced this week she is stepping away from the program.
As for the actual hoops, the staff had a decided height advantage buoyed by the assistance of state champion Brea Garber. The scoreboard shut off with so many points scored. It was a 'tie'!
Fairfield High School will be hosting a bevy of camps this summer.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s being offered. More information on any of the camps can be directed to Sheila Miller in the FHS athletic office. Camp registrations are due by May 5, or a late fee will be added for each camp registration after the 5th.
Boys Summer Youth Camps
Football - $40
May 22-25
Grades 6-8 - 3:30-5:30 p.m.
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July 11-14
Grades 1-5 - 5:30-7 p.m.
Tennis - $35
June 5-9
Grades 6-8 - 10 a.m. - noon
Grades 3-5 - 1-2:30 p.m.
Baseball - $40
June 26-30
Grades 3-5 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Grades 6-8 - 12-1:30 p.m.
Grades K-2 - 1:30-3 p.m.
Basketball - $45
July 17-20
Grades K-2 - 9:30-10:50 a.m.
Grades 3-5 - 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Girls Summer Youth Camps
Tennis - $35
May 29-June 2
Grades 6-8 - 10 a.m. - noon
Grades 2-5 - 1-2:30 p.m.
Softball - $35
June 5-9
Grades 6-8 - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grades 2-5 - 1-2:30 p.m.
Basketball - $35
June 12-16
Grades 6-8 - 10-11:30 a.m.
Grades 3-5 - 12-1:30 p.m.
Grades K-2 - 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cheerleading - $35
Grades K-6 - 5:30-7 p.m.
Volleyball camp is TBD
The 12th Man Club Golf Outing is set for Sunday, June 25, at Maxwelton Golf Club in Syracuse. The four-man team scramble begins at 1 p.m., an annual fundraiser to help support the Fairfield football program.
Full details, registration and sponsorship opportunities as well as program details can be found at the link below:
https://sites.google.com/fairfield.k12.in.us/12thmanclub/home
BREAKING NEWS:
Fairfield High School girls basketball coach Brodie Garber has decided to step away from the program, effective immediately. He told the program this afternoon in a meeting at the school.
A statement from Garber: “I have decided to step down as girls basketball coach at Fairfield High School. By no means was this an easy decision. I have several heartfelt thank you’s. Thank you to my family for their support and allowing me to do something I have thoroughly enjoyed. To the many administrators that I have worked with throughout the years, you have constantly supported and believed in me and I greatly appreciate that. My coaching staff has been amazing. Winning was nice, but spending quality time with you guys in the gym was even better. To all the young ladies I’ve been able to coach. You all hold a special place in my heart. Whether you are a current player or past player, I look forward to supporting you in the years to come. Lastly, thank you to the Fairfield Community for your constant support of Fairfield Girls Basketball.
Thank you,
Brodie Garber"
A statement from Fairfield Community Schools superintendent Dr. Carrie Cannon: "I am sad to hear but fully understand the next journey in his life. It's sad to have coach Garber step down, but we fully understand and support his decision, and are proud of what he has brought to Fairfield Community Schools as a basketball coach, but also a person of high character and educator.
“Coach Garber has built a great program that consists of mental toughness, high character players and a great feeder system that is demonstrated by our Lady Falcons on a daily basis. We will be looking for the same type of values, skill set and leadership qualities from our next ladies basketball coach.
“Coach Garber will still be a teacher here at Fairfield Community Schools and we are luck to still have him in that capacity. We want to thank coach Garber for everything he has brought to our basketball program and the personal investment he has brought to the girls' lives.”
Attention parents of incoming sixth graders for next year! There are appointments available for two band sign-up nights, the first on Wednesday, April 26, from 5-8 p.m., and the second on Friday, April 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the Fairfield coliseum (located near the band and choir rooms at the Jr/Sr high school. Representatives of the Quinlan & Fabish Music Company will be there with instruments to try out. For more information, contact Dakota Pederson at dpederson@fairfield.k12.in.us
The Fairfield High School football team took six of its upcoming senior class to Benton Elementary this past week to read to classes of first and second graders as part of the Read with a Falcon program. Reading to the Benton students were Ethan Hochstetler, Ethan Schmucker, Alex Hofer, Mitchell Stump, Caleb Borkholder and Sawyer Ernsberger.
Special thank you to FHS football head coach Matt Thacker for providing the photos and videos!
Through the K-Kids Program, the Kiwanis organization recognized a Benton fourth grader who has made significant improvement this school year. Charleigh Larson was nominated by her teacher, Haley Raber, for her improved work in the classroom.
“Charleigh is a very bright and dedicated student,” began Raber. “Her positivity is infectious, and she never gives up when faced with a challenge. She works incredibly well with others. In a group, Charleigh normally takes charge in a kind and considerate way. She is such a well-rounded student and individual.”
In the photo are Benton Elementary principal Carla Hochstetler, Charleigh Larson, Haley Raber and Fairfield Community Schools superintendent Dr. Carrie Cannon.
They are quiet today, but during school hours our libraries and librarians are the hub of our schools. If you happen to see one, thank a librarian today!
A friendly reminder that Kindergarten Round-Up is this Thursday at all three of our elementary schools!
Benton Elementary, Millersburg Elementary Middle School and New Paris Elementary School will all be hosting Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, April 13, 2023 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Children must be 5 years of age or older on or before August 1, 2023 to be eligible for kindergarten. Parents are asked to bring their child to the session along with their birth certificate, current immunization records, and proof of residency (copy of a utility bill) to help start registration.
For Benton Elementary only:
Due to space constraints, please plan to visit at the time listed below according to your last name:
A-H 5:30-6 p.m.
J-P 6-6:30 p.m.
Q-Z 6:30-7 p.m.
Millersburg and New Paris families, your Round-Up begins at 5:30 p.m.
Student enrollment for the 2023-24 school year will be done via Skyward. Please see the attached flier below for more information on the simple process, including a QR Code to get started!
We are looking forward to meeting our new Future Falcons on April 13th!
