In today’s 20 Days, 20 Facts installment, find out how FCSD has one of the lowest property tax rates when compared to its peers. 📣
Q: How does the district’s tax levy rate stack up?
A: FCSD's current levy rate is the second lowest among the 10 schools in the state with comparable enrollment. We also have the third-lowest cumulative tax rate among school districts in the Southeast Conference.
More details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: How does the district’s tax levy rate stack up?
A: FCSD's current levy rate is the second lowest among the 10 schools in the state with comparable enrollment. We also have the third-lowest cumulative tax rate among school districts in the Southeast Conference.
More details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Every day leading up to the November 4 vote, we’re sharing facts about the bond referendum for FCSD! 📣
Q: What is the cost difference between remodeling the middle school or building new?
A: A professional assessment estimated that the cost of remodeling Fairfield Middle School would eclipse $40 million with more than $1 million needed annually for maintenance. The estimated cost to construct an entirely new middle school is $49 million.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What is the cost difference between remodeling the middle school or building new?
A: A professional assessment estimated that the cost of remodeling Fairfield Middle School would eclipse $40 million with more than $1 million needed annually for maintenance. The estimated cost to construct an entirely new middle school is $49 million.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Vishal and Leo are very excited to read their new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book that they pre-ordered from the book fair! Partypooper is the 20th book installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney! Happy Reading! 🤍📚🧡#FCSDREADS
The Fairfield Community School District is projecting an enrollment increase for the first time in four years, based on preliminary certified enrollment data for 2025. Read more: http://bit.ly/4o6pieN
Every day leading up to the November 4 vote, we’re sharing facts about the bond referendum for FCSD! 📣
Q: What is the cost difference between remodeling the middle school or building new?
A: A professional assessment estimated that the cost of remodeling Fairfield Middle School would eclipse $40 million with more than $1 million needed annually for maintenance. The estimated cost to construct an entirely new middle school is $49 million.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What is the cost difference between remodeling the middle school or building new?
A: A professional assessment estimated that the cost of remodeling Fairfield Middle School would eclipse $40 million with more than $1 million needed annually for maintenance. The estimated cost to construct an entirely new middle school is $49 million.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
The Fairfield Girls and Boys Basketball webstore closes in 5 days!! Get the gear while you can!!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fhstrojans
Check out the webstore for all the apparel!
Store closes: 10/27
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fhstrojans
Check out the webstore for all the apparel!
Store closes: 10/27
Fairfield Band Aides Chili Tailgate Fundraiser!!
Friday, Oct. 24th at the Fairfield vs Mt. Pleasant Football Game.
See Flyer for details!
Friday, Oct. 24th at the Fairfield vs Mt. Pleasant Football Game.
See Flyer for details!
The Jefferson County Fair Board will be hosting a Halloween theme dance on October 25th for all middle school age students, following the annual Trunk or Treat event at the fairgrounds Please see the flyer for more details.
Our 20 Days, 20 Facts series keeps rolling toward November 4! 📣
Q: How would the construction of a new middle school affect current students?
A: Students would remain in the existing middle school during construction to avoid displacement or disruption. The proposed project includes additional drop-off loops and updated design plans to enhance academic programming and improve school safety.
Find answers to FAQs and more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: How would the construction of a new middle school affect current students?
A: Students would remain in the existing middle school during construction to avoid displacement or disruption. The proposed project includes additional drop-off loops and updated design plans to enhance academic programming and improve school safety.
Find answers to FAQs and more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
A bond issue for FCSD is on the November ballot, and we’re moving ahead with our 20 Days, 20 Facts series! 📣
Q: What effect would a bond have on property taxes?
A: The impact of an approved bond would be $2.70 per year on every $1,000 of taxable property value. For a home assessed at $200,000, this would amount to about $243.04 per year.
Get the facts: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What effect would a bond have on property taxes?
A: The impact of an approved bond would be $2.70 per year on every $1,000 of taxable property value. For a home assessed at $200,000, this would amount to about $243.04 per year.
Get the facts: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
On Friday, the FMS commons were buzzing with chatter! Our 5th grade had a pen pal party where they got to meet face to face with the community member serving as their pen pal.
THANK YOU to all who are supporting our students in their writing and in building community together!
We’re back with another update in our 20 Days, 20 Facts series, focusing on the bond issue for FCSD on the November ballot! 📣
Q: How long will it take to pay off the bond?
A: The repayment period will be determined by the Board of Education during bond sales. Typically, general obligation bonds have a term of around 20 years, but this can vary.
There are also options to structure the bonds to allow refinancing for better rates or early payoff. With a previous bond, FCSD retired the debt more than 10 years earlier than originally scheduled.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: How long will it take to pay off the bond?
A: The repayment period will be determined by the Board of Education during bond sales. Typically, general obligation bonds have a term of around 20 years, but this can vary.
There are also options to structure the bonds to allow refinancing for better rates or early payoff. With a previous bond, FCSD retired the debt more than 10 years earlier than originally scheduled.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
We’re continuing our 20 Days, 20 Facts series! 📣
Q: What is the approval percentage needed for the bond referendum?
A: The November 4 bond referendum requires a supermajority to pass, meaning it must receive at least 60% +1 of the vote.
More information: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What is the approval percentage needed for the bond referendum?
A: The November 4 bond referendum requires a supermajority to pass, meaning it must receive at least 60% +1 of the vote.
More information: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Get ready for more details as we continue our 20 Days, 20 Facts series! 📣
Q: What is the total project cost?
A: The total estimated cost for the new middle school project is $49 million. General obligation bond revenue approved by voters would provide up to $39.5 million. The remainder would be paid for using funds that FCSD receives from the statewide one-cent sales tax fund known as SAVE.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: What is the total project cost?
A: The total estimated cost for the new middle school project is $49 million. General obligation bond revenue approved by voters would provide up to $39.5 million. The remainder would be paid for using funds that FCSD receives from the statewide one-cent sales tax fund known as SAVE.
Learn more: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
We’re sharing 20 facts for 20 days leading up to the November 4 election! Learn more about the bond referendum for FCSD that is on the ballot. 📣
Q: How much is the bond referendum for?
A: The general obligation bond would provide up to $39.5 million if approved by FCSD voters. These funds would be put toward the construction of a new middle school for students in grades 5-8.
More details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
Q: How much is the bond referendum for?
A: The general obligation bond would provide up to $39.5 million if approved by FCSD voters. These funds would be put toward the construction of a new middle school for students in grades 5-8.
More details: www.fairfieldcsdbond.org
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness time at FMS!
Join the fun with dress-up days this week.
This Tuesday, wear your favorite hat for $1 — all money raised will go to support the fight against breast cancer! 🎀
Join the fun with dress-up days this week.
This Tuesday, wear your favorite hat for $1 — all money raised will go to support the fight against breast cancer! 🎀
The Fairfield Trojans Girls and Boys Basketball webstore is now open!!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fhstrojans
Check out the webstore for all the apparel!
Store closes: 10/27
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fhstrojans
Check out the webstore for all the apparel!
Store closes: 10/27
Today a few of our Varsity Player stopped by the Middle School and Pence to greet their Trojan family as they go to school and to give out football…GO Trojans, One Family !!!!!!
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness time at FMS!
Join the fun with dress-up days all week.
On Pink Out Day(Tuesday), wear your favorite hat for $1 — all money raised will go to support the fight against breast cancer! 🎀
Join the fun with dress-up days all week.
On Pink Out Day(Tuesday), wear your favorite hat for $1 — all money raised will go to support the fight against breast cancer! 🎀
FMS woodshop lift is busy learning carpentry skills while building some awesome chairs. Great teamwork kids!
