Our school community is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our beloved students, Emmelia Miller. Words feel inadequate to express the grief many of us are experiencing.
For any of the Fairfield School's Community, the following information has been posted in regard to service times and locations to honor the life and memory of Emmelia.
Our hearts are with the Miller family in this difficult time.
For more details and information, please visit the following link. https://cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/emmelia-miller
Please note that in an effort respect the needs of the school community, there will be No School on Monday, Feb. 2nd. A reminder will be sent at a later time. Friday, April 3rd will be added as a student attendance day to allow for this time off.
For any of the Fairfield School's Community, the following information has been posted in regard to service times and locations to honor the life and memory of Emmelia.
Our hearts are with the Miller family in this difficult time.
For more details and information, please visit the following link. https://cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/emmelia-miller
Please note that in an effort respect the needs of the school community, there will be No School on Monday, Feb. 2nd. A reminder will be sent at a later time. Friday, April 3rd will be added as a student attendance day to allow for this time off.
🎨 Get Ready to Paint & Support a Great Cause! 🎨
Join us in creating something fun while giving back! These ready-to-paint door hanger kits are the perfect way to get creative—and every purchase supports the Fairfield Middle School Student Council.
⏰ Friday is the LAST day to sign up! ⏰
👉 Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jh2Lni5wG3ZH6PeXuobMd8vgRRbSbtLsmyfWVW4UewA/viewform
Whether you paint it yourself or enjoy it with friends or family, you’ll be helping fund student activities and events that make FMS great.
🖌️ Paint. Create. Support. 🖌️
Join us in creating something fun while giving back! These ready-to-paint door hanger kits are the perfect way to get creative—and every purchase supports the Fairfield Middle School Student Council.
⏰ Friday is the LAST day to sign up! ⏰
👉 Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jh2Lni5wG3ZH6PeXuobMd8vgRRbSbtLsmyfWVW4UewA/viewform
Whether you paint it yourself or enjoy it with friends or family, you’ll be helping fund student activities and events that make FMS great.
🖌️ Paint. Create. Support. 🖌️
As a reminder, with the 2 hour late start, there will be No Morning Explorers Program.
Due to predicted extreme temperatures in the morning, FCSD will be on a 2-hour delayed start for Monday, Jan. 26th.
TIME CHANGE: The V Girls Wrestling Tournament at Louisa-Muscatine on Saturday , January 24 has a delayed start time. The tournament is now scheduled to start at 11:00am.
CANCELLATION: The JV Boys Wrestling Tournament at Louisa-Muscatine on Friday, January 23 has been cancelled.
POSTPONEMENT: Washington is postponing the JV/V Girls Basketball and 9/JV/V Boys Basketball games scheduled for Friday, January 23 to Thursday, January 29.
Did you miss FHS Parent/Teacher Conferences this past Monday? No worries, you have another chance! We hope to see you this Monday, January 26! Conferences are from 4pm-7:30pm. Students have been working on their schedules for next year, so this is an excellent time to check in with teachers and counselors not only regarding your student's progress this year, but their plans for next year! We hope to see you here!
Due to the weather, this event has been postponed to February 27th.
We’ll see you then—stay home, stay safe, and stay warm! ❄️
We’ll see you then—stay home, stay safe, and stay warm! ❄️
With the newly announced "extreme cold warning" running through noon on Friday, FCSD will not have school on Friday, Jan. 23rd, 2026.
FMS Families!
Last chance to register for the Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth ages 10–14! This free seven‑week program helps families communicate better, set goals, and build stronger relationships. Sessions run Sundays from 4–6 PM at Fairfield Middle School, starting February 1, with a free family meal each week.
To register, go online to: https://go.iastate.edu/7YNUHI For questions, contact Jay Thompson at jay.thompson@fairfieldfuture.org or 641‑472‑5019 or Courtney Burkhalter at cburk@iastate.edu or 641‑472‑4166. You can also watch this video to learn more about the program: https://go.iastate.edu/ZUGNFB
Last chance to register for the Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth ages 10–14! This free seven‑week program helps families communicate better, set goals, and build stronger relationships. Sessions run Sundays from 4–6 PM at Fairfield Middle School, starting February 1, with a free family meal each week.
To register, go online to: https://go.iastate.edu/7YNUHI For questions, contact Jay Thompson at jay.thompson@fairfieldfuture.org or 641‑472‑5019 or Courtney Burkhalter at cburk@iastate.edu or 641‑472‑4166. You can also watch this video to learn more about the program: https://go.iastate.edu/ZUGNFB
Mark Myers, Kristi Polonsky, and Jason Polonsky proudly present a $1,105 donation to the National Marrow Donor Program and the Iowa Donor Network! This incredible support was made possible through the Jack Polonsky Donor Night at a recent high school basketball game. Go Trojans!
‼️ Hey 8th grade parents! ‼️
Parents of current 8th grade students are encouraged to attend a meeting on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. There will be information presented regarding scheduling, selection of 9th grade classes, graduation requirements, and more. Parents should bring the green registration form that the students will be receiving this week as FHS staff work with the students at the middle school. For more information, call 472-2059 and ask to speak to a school counselor.
Parents of current 8th grade students are encouraged to attend a meeting on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. There will be information presented regarding scheduling, selection of 9th grade classes, graduation requirements, and more. Parents should bring the green registration form that the students will be receiving this week as FHS staff work with the students at the middle school. For more information, call 472-2059 and ask to speak to a school counselor.
Fairfield community, please see the attached information about opportunities for volunteering at Fairfield Middle School!
Contact Carly Marten if any of these speak to you or fit within your time!
Contact Carly Marten if any of these speak to you or fit within your time!
FHS Families,
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend our Parent/Teacher Conferences TODAY, January 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, meet with their seminar teacher, and review their academic planner to support academic success.
Conferences are available throughout the day and evening to accommodate family schedules. If you can't make it today, we have another opportunity next Monday, January 26, from 4-7:30pm. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mahon
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend our Parent/Teacher Conferences TODAY, January 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, meet with their seminar teacher, and review their academic planner to support academic success.
Conferences are available throughout the day and evening to accommodate family schedules. If you can't make it today, we have another opportunity next Monday, January 26, from 4-7:30pm. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mahon
FHS Families,
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend our Parent/Teacher Conferences tomorrow, January 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, meet with their seminar teacher, and review their academic planner to support academic success.
Conferences are available throughout the day and evening to accommodate family schedules. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mahon
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend our Parent/Teacher Conferences tomorrow, January 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This is a valuable opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers, meet with their seminar teacher, and review their academic planner to support academic success.
Conferences are available throughout the day and evening to accommodate family schedules. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mahon
Intro to Ag students have been working hard on floral arrangements this week.
Strengthening Families Program 10-14 starts just a little over two weeks! Join school staff members, Jay Thompson and Bethany LaRose, along with Jefferson County Extension Staff, to help your family learn to manage emotions, set goals, avoid peer pressure, make better decisions, and create better relationships. Youth and their parents or caregivers will participate in fun, hands-on activities, games, and discussions to help parents and caregivers learn how to show love while setting limits, how to listen to their child, and how to help family members show appreciation to each other. All families have strengths; this program will help your family become even stronger!
This program will be offered on Sundays from February 1 to March 29 (excluding Spring Break) at the Fairfield Middle School at no cost to families. The program will be from 4-6 PM, and a meal is provided each week. To register online, go to: https://go.iastate.edu/7YNUHI If you have questions, contact Jay Thompson at FMS at jay.thompson@fairfieldsfuture.org or Courtney Burkhalter at Extension at 641-472-4166 or cburk@iastate.edu. This program is brought to you by Fairfield Middle School, Jefferson County Extension, and Jefferson County Opioid Funding. To learn more about this program, watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xalpCGPKH3Y
This program will be offered on Sundays from February 1 to March 29 (excluding Spring Break) at the Fairfield Middle School at no cost to families. The program will be from 4-6 PM, and a meal is provided each week. To register online, go to: https://go.iastate.edu/7YNUHI If you have questions, contact Jay Thompson at FMS at jay.thompson@fairfieldsfuture.org or Courtney Burkhalter at Extension at 641-472-4166 or cburk@iastate.edu. This program is brought to you by Fairfield Middle School, Jefferson County Extension, and Jefferson County Opioid Funding. To learn more about this program, watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xalpCGPKH3Y
🎨 Get Ready to Paint & Support a Great Cause! 🎨
Sign up with this link or use the QR Code.
Here is the agenda for tomorrow's (Jan. 15) "Everybody vs Cancer" event being held during the girls and boys basketball games vs Pekin. Come on out and support these teams while supporting the battle against Cancer! Go Trojans!
