A big THANK YOU to Ben of Brown's Shoe Fit of Fairfield for spending some time answering questions at our monthly Trojans Live event. He gave great insight to our students about managing a business, changing course in life, values and skills needed in the work force, and balancing work with family.
Great job to our hosts, Aron and Malachi, our security team, and our students for their thoughtful questions and respectful listening!
See you back next month for Trojans Live!
8th Grade Parents,
Just a reminder, you are invited to attend a meeting tonight at 6:30pm at Fairfield High School in the auditorium to receive information about scheduling, 9th grade classes, graduation requirements, etc. If you have your child's green registration sheet, please bring it along! We hope to see you tonight!
Just a reminder, you are invited to attend a meeting tonight at 6:30pm at Fairfield High School in the auditorium to receive information about scheduling, 9th grade classes, graduation requirements, etc. If you have your child's green registration sheet, please bring it along! We hope to see you tonight!
FMS will be having a $1 hat day this Friday the 30th.
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.
Due to predicted extreme temperatures in the morning, FCSD will be on a 2-hour delayed start for Monday, Jan. 26th.
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
FMS Students—Get Ready to Glow this Friday!✨
Join us for Glow in the Snow Fun Night at the middle school on Friday night!
We’ll have a glow dance in the cafeteria, blacklight games like cards and ping pong, and blacklight volleyball in the gym.
Wear your neon or glow-ready shirt and come light up the night with us!
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
💥 Grades 5–8 are Welcome
🍿 Concessions available with snacks, cotton candy, and drinks.
Don’t miss out on the glow-tastic fun—we hope to see you there! 🎉
Join us for Glow in the Snow Fun Night at the middle school on Friday night!
We’ll have a glow dance in the cafeteria, blacklight games like cards and ping pong, and blacklight volleyball in the gym.
Wear your neon or glow-ready shirt and come light up the night with us!
📅 Friday, January 23
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
💥 Grades 5–8 are Welcome
🍿 Concessions available with snacks, cotton candy, and drinks.
Don’t miss out on the glow-tastic fun—we hope to see you there! 🎉
‼️ 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!
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
Come join us at FMS for our middle school choir tonight! 7 PM in the commons! If you can't join us in person, check out the live stream!
https://www.youtube.com/live/y6aM057WqgI?si=EcdNXORcFAgdODU8
🧢 January 15th is National Hat Day! 🧢
To celebrate, students are allowed to wear hats to school at FMS on Thursday!
Show off your favorite cap, beanie, or fun hats.
School-appropriate hats only, please!
If you have ordered an Everyone vs Cancer shirt for the Pekin vs Fairfield Basketball games on Thursday, Jan. 15th, please come to the high school office to pick up between 7:30am-3:45pm, Monday -Friday. Thank you!
Attention all FHS Band Alumni and FHS Instrument-playing staff!
The FHS Basketball/Pep Band will be having a Pep Band Alumni/Staff night, where any former Fairfield alumni/staff can join the Pep Band in the stands for a basketball game!
The game will be played next Tuesday, January 20th. Report time for the game is 7pm in the FHS Band Room. If you are interested, please fill out the attached Google Form by Sunday, 1/18. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Nunziato at tyler.nunziato@fairfieldsfuture.org.
https://forms.gle/5PAvorSyuqQxir3HA
Thank you, and Go Trojans!
The FHS Basketball/Pep Band will be having a Pep Band Alumni/Staff night, where any former Fairfield alumni/staff can join the Pep Band in the stands for a basketball game!
The game will be played next Tuesday, January 20th. Report time for the game is 7pm in the FHS Band Room. If you are interested, please fill out the attached Google Form by Sunday, 1/18. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Nunziato at tyler.nunziato@fairfieldsfuture.org.
https://forms.gle/5PAvorSyuqQxir3HA
Thank you, and Go Trojans!
Congratulations to Balen Boatright for being accepted to the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters' Association Honor Band. Students who attend 1A-4A schools from all over southeast Iowa auditioned, and Balen was one of 18 trumpet players selected for the 7th and 8th grade band.
Way to go, Balen!
The January 2026 Building and District Updates are now available! ❄️
Read the district update here: https://app.smore.com/n/30v7z
Read the FMS update here: https://app.smore.com/n/mjszqv
Read the district update here: https://app.smore.com/n/30v7z
Read the FMS update here: https://app.smore.com/n/mjszqv
Last Chance to order Everyone vs Cancer Shirts for the Pekin Panthers vs Fairfield Trojans basketball games Jan. 15th.
Check out the online webstore. Store closes Tuesday, Jan. 6th.
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/fairfield_everybodyvscancer/shop/home
Check out the online webstore. Store closes Tuesday, Jan. 6th.
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/fairfield_everybodyvscancer/shop/home
Congratulations to Fairfield Trojan wrestlers Sam Lyons and Kensley Fligg for winning championship titles in their weight classes on Saturday in Keokuk! Also, congratulations to Bailey Belzer on earning a 3rd-place finish!
Great work everyone!!
Great work everyone!!
We hope our students have enjoyed a cozy break, just like the 5th grade campfire reading day!
Looking forward to seeing you back on Monday!
The FMS staff hopes you all have had a wonderful break!
While we're missing many faces in our holiday cards, please know we are all wishing you a happy new year and we are looking forward to seeing you next week!
