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Mark Your Calendar for a Rethreads Opening Oct. 25 & Coat Giveaway Nov. 8

Rethreads, the clothing and accessories pantry, will be open again on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. All community members in need are welcome. Sweaters, coats, and other clothing for the cold weather will be available and on display. Volunteers are also needed to greet and assist shoppers. Please call (513) 549-6394 with questions.
A winter coat giveaway is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Coats of all sizes will be available (some sizes may be limited by availability). Everyone must be present to receive a coat.
Rethreads is located at 1425 Nilles Road (Fairfield Church of the Nazarene) in Fairfield.

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Introducing... Dollars & $ense: Fairfield's Friday Finance Update

Join new FCSD Treasurer Jay Phillips as he provides an update on district finances every other week. He'll use a variety of formats, including video (such as the one below) and written articles. There may even be some special guests in the lineup. The goal is to provide a broader understanding of school finance - the challenges we face, how schools are funded, how tax dollars are spent, and the impact of legislative decisions, to name a few.
Enjoy this first edition, and we'll see you again with an update in a couple of weeks!

Ohio HB 96 - Impact on Fairfield City Schools Explained

Ohio House Bill 96, which was signed into law on June 30, includes a wide range of changes related to education, more specifically, public school finances. These changes will impact the Fairfield City Schools – to the tune of about $3.5 million less in state funding over the next two years, Treasurer Jay Phillips told the board of education on August 21...

Karrie Gallo poses with Peggy Emerson, President of the Chamber of Commerce , after receiving a Teacher of the Year Award.

Congratulations to Central Elementary Principal Karrie Gallo!

Central Principal Karrie Gallo was surprised during a recent FCSD administrators’ meeting with a plaque from Peggy Emerson of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce! In June, Karrie was named the 2025 Chamber’s Women Mean Business Educator of the Year! The award presentation was delayed because Karrie was studying and learning in Ghana during the month of June. We are extremely proud of Karrie’s work with FCSD kids. Well done, Karrie!
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FCSD Names Teacher of the Year & Support Staff Member of the Year at Opening Day Staff Meeting

“She is the most amazing teacher. She pours 110%…As a coworker, I have witnessed her passion and dedication. She is the most deserving teacher I know…” She is our Teacher of the Year, Mikie Masanek of Crossroads Middle!
“Warmth, kindness, and compassion. Brings a personal touch to every single action. Enhances school culture. Provides a safe space for students. She is the foundation that supports us all.” She is our FCSD Support Staff Member of the Year - Carla Woeste, secretary at West Elementary! Congratulations to Mikie and Carla! They go above and beyond every day to make a difference in our schools. Thank you!

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FHS Senior Part of Award-Winning Research Team on Public Health

Fairfield High School senior Nihar Patel was part of a group of young scientists who earned a Best Scientific Research Paper Award at the UNITY in Public Health Research Conference. This award is the result of Nihar’s acceptance into Catalyst Academy. In this eight-week virtual summer academy, participants work alongside experienced mentors on research projects that explore various scientific topics, such as global health and chronic disease prevention...

ParentSquare Rapid Notification System is Active in the FCSD!

ParentSquare is in the FCSD! You should have received an email invitation to activate your ParentSquare notification system account. Follow the instructions in the invitation to set up your account to receive notifications by email, text message, or both. Learn more about managing your account...

Click Here to View the Back-to-School Edition of the FHS Indian Enquirer Newsletter

Catch up on all the back-to-school news at Fairfield High School with the Indian Enquirer!

StopFinder the new bus stop locator app recently sent out invitations for parents to activate their accounts.

A Message for Parents/Guardians of FCSD Bus Riders

The StopFinder app invitations were sent to the primary contact's email for each student. The primary contact may invite other parents, family members, and caregivers from their app. Primary contact emails can be updated through Final Forms. The transportation department will resend invitations the week of July 28 to parents/guardians who update their email information. Bus information will be available on August 4.
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Training Videos Created by the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) Feature Fairfield Staff

In March, the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) visited two schools in the Fairfield City School District to film teachers using the Orton-Gillingham structured literacy program with students. The videos will be shared in future trainings with IMSE nationwide! This is a great opportunity for Fairfield to be spotlighted for all that our staff does to support students! With the Orton-Gillingham approach, students learn language by ear (listening), mouth (speaking), eyes (seeing), and hand (writing)... (Read more)

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