Fairfield High School's senior class did it's walk-through this morning at Benton, New Paris and Millersburg - a final spin through the halls of their youth. The elementary students and staff lined the halls and cheered as the seniors soaked up the adoration. Here is a photo set from the morning from the three buildings, and we'll have a little video of the events coming in just a little bit! Enjoy!
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Details on the flier for the Fairfield Color Guard Summer Camp!
Fairfield High School was the host for a special party Tuesday morning as Rebecca Tarman was celebrated for her upcoming retirement.
Tarman is a 31-year teaching veteran, her first nine years at Syracuse Elementary and the last 23 with Fairfield Community Schools.
The celebration was put together by Stacey Mehlberg and Wendi Sparks, both close friends and teachers at Fairfield Jr/Sr High School. Tarman had a cake and was also joined by the FHS Life Skills students to add to the celebration.
Congratulations to Tarman on a fantastic teaching career and well wishes into her retirement!
New Paris sixth graders were stuck to this project!
The sixth graders participated in squid dissections today! This event was a culmination of their learning and work in science this year. It was a first for the New Paris students and the kids were very excited for the unique learning opportunity.
Fairfield Community Schools superintendent Dr. Carrie Cannon, assistant superintendent Monica Kegerreis and assistant superintendent of finance Andrew McDaniel honored longevity milestones as part of a staff PLC Day this morning.
Teachers and staff reaching specific milestones received a gift as well as recognition of their service to Fairfield Community Schools. This year's retirees were also recognized as part of the ceremony.
Those honored and their milestone are listed below:
5 Years:
Audra Blasio
Shanda Branneman
Margie Dobler
Rebbecca Donat
Bryan Fisher
Michelle Griffith
Nancy Haines
Megan Long
Sandra Miller
Mykayla Roskos-Neilson
Amanda Paschen
Sarah Schmucker
Julie Schumacher
Matt Thacker
Jacob Tucker
Jacob Zehr
Niva Beachey
Chupp, Loretta
Dawn Ernsberger
Jamie Estep
Kirsten Keller
Marlene Lehman
Mike Myers
Eric Smoker
Joy Wakefield
10 Years:
Andrew Davidhizar
Lesley Jones
Jacinda Metz
Shannon Wetzel-Gall
Stephanie Conder
Ella Haldeman
Kim Rink
Holly Stephens
15 Years:
Troy Beachy
Taryn Bergman
Lisa Fritchley
Larry Becker
Jessica Dunlap
Jill Leer
Wendy Nunemaker
Elisa Zollinger
25 Years:
Peg Fisher
Andrea Ganger
JoAnn Martin
Wanda Miller
30 Years:
Tim Fritz
Sheila Johnson
Dawn Thomas
Mark Mast
Ellyn Osterday
35 Years:
Jeff Hershberger
James Jones
40 Years:
Tracy Zook
45 Years:
Linda Erb
Retirements:
Glen Kehr
Miriam Hoover
Michael Myers
Sheree Riggen
Rebecca Tarman
Lori Wilson
Elisa Zollinger
Tracy Zook
On Wednesday, May 24, Fairfield Building Trades will be hosting an open house event for anyone interested in viewing the 2022-23 Building Trades project home.
The location is north of Fairfield Jr/Sr High School located at 15670 CR 42, Goshen, IN, 46528, situated to the left of the gravel lane off of CR 42. The Open House will be from 3-6 p.m.
This year's 1500 sq. ft. home was constructed for Wayne and Zoe Stanger. It is a two-bed, two-bathroom ranch-style home. The features include walk in showers, attached garage, cathedral ceiling, radiant floor heating and cedar accented front porch.
Everyone wants a voice in the world, it's just a matter of how you speak. And for some, speaking is a little more difficult. Fairfield recognizes that by employing speech pathologists, like Faith Mahony shown here with her students at New Paris Elementary. Hers and others' work with our students help put our kids on the right track to have a say in this awesome world we live in.
Thank you to those who serve our students as we recognize National Speech Pathologist's Day!
Jill Anderson's veterinary class at Fairfield ventured to a local breeding facility to assist with annual exams and vaccinations. The onsite opportunity furthers what the students are already learning within the classroom during the year, and a nice way to punctuate the end of the year.
Special thanks to Anderson for providing the photos!
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Bienvenidos!
The New Paris fifth graders in Tim Haines' class held the annual Spanish Market. It was about the hustle: the students in Haines' class learned and experienced a mini economy in selling goods while the incoming classes from around the school were given $20 (play money) to purchase the actual commodities. From cans of Mello Yello to football cards, from braided bracelets to Reese Cups, everything was for sale.
Haines noted the students take 15 minutes every Friday to learn basic Spanish, and those simple nouns and verbs were encouraged to be part of the buy/sell atmosphere.
It'll be a night of chilllllll.
Fairfield's music department will be hosting a Jazz n' Java Night on Tuesday, May 23, starting at 7 p.m. in the Fairfield Jr/Sr High School cafeteria.
Entry fee is $5 (students and children under 4 are free).
The experience is a night of music, desserts and cafe beverages while featuring the Fairfield jazz band and vocalists.
Come for the coffee, stay for the tunes.
Fairfield senior baseball star Alec Hershberger is among those up for the MaxPreps Indiana High School Baseball Player of the Week! The highlight of Hershberger's week was a no-hitter thrown Thursday at Prairie Heights, allowing just one walk and striking out nine in a 14-0 win, keeping the Falcons unbeaten in NECC play. The Taylor-bound hurler has a 1.24 ERA and 76 strikeouts on the hill this season, the K's total leads the NECC. The link to vote for Hershberger for POTW is below!
INDIANA HS ATHLETE OF THE WEEK NOMINEES
* Kaylen Salee, Mt. Vernon Softball
* Sam Bond, East Central Baseball
* Grace Gray, Cascade Softball
* Gavin Lash, Wapahani Baseball
* Shelby Rakosky, Fortville Mt. Vernon Softball
* Alec Hershberger, Fairfield Baseball
* Makenzie Cornwell, Elwood Softball
* Jamison Lewis, Southwestern Baseball
https://www.maxpreps.com/news/osT4C_lIL0GncyNfJh1oww/maxpreps-indiana-high-school-athlete-of-the-week-award-vote-now.htm
A couple weeks ago, we posted information on a series of Fairfield summer athletic camps. One more camp has produced its dates/times, and that is volleyball.
The volleyball camp is set for June 19-23 at the Fairfield Jr/Sr High School gym. Grades 6-8 will go from 10 a.m. to noon, and grades 2-5 from 1-3 p.m. Cost for the camp is $35, and there is a $10 late fee for anyone registering after June 2.
For more information, contact Fairfield athletic secretary Sheila Miller at (574) 831-2184.
Kinda hard to be here without them, right?
Here's a salute to all the moms out there, from new ones like Amanda Paschen and soon-to-be's like Faith Mahony, to long-timers like Jill Erb and Tracy Zook. Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there, enjoy your day in the sun wherever and however you choose to celebrate!
Dress Like A Staff Member Day at New Paris had Fairfield Police Chief Skyler Garner have his shadows following him around. The day was part of a school-wide event for fun as May quickly dwindles to a conclusion!
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.
