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Focus on Fairless - Fall 2024
Good afternoon everyone, It is a great day to be a Falcon! Attached is a digital edition of the most recent Focus on Fairless which was mailed to residents. In this edition: 1.) The 2024 Fairless Local School District Report Card 2.) Information on the renewal levy which will be on the November General Election ballot 3.) Alumni News - the Class of 2024 Hall of Honor Inductees & Night of Hope 4.) HS - The New Aviation Program, Fall Athletics, and the Class of 2028 5.) MS - New staff, New Year and New Programs 6.) ES - New staff, the Class of 2037 joins the Nest, and see what is happening at FES! There is so much to be proud of and celebrate. Our students, staff, and community continues to SOAR! M. Hearn
Monday, Sep 30 2024
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Fairless Local Schools Fall Update
Good afternoon Falcons, It has been a great first few weeks of school! I want to again congratulate our students and staff on earning a 4 star rating on our most recent local report card. From our academics and extracurricular programs to our athletics and facilities, there is much to be proud of and celebrate. It truly is a great day to be a Falcon! School safety is always on the forefront of every parent's mind and it has been a topic of much discussion in the news and on social media. O ur buildings will soon be completing required safety drills and I wanted to take this moment to highlight some of the comprehensive safety measures we have implemented in our district: 1.) School Resource Officers - We have partnered with the Village of Brewster to have 2 full-time school resource officers on our campus every day. These officers are trained to be in the school environment, they know our students, families, and community. 2.) Facility Improvements - Over the past several years, we have invested significant resources in our school facilities and physical building safety. While not an all-inclusive list of security enhancements, here are a few items that have been focused on: All of our buildings utilize automatic door locking systems with key fob or phone systems for access. All three buildings have had work done to improve door systems and locks, camera systems, alarms and public address systems. 3.) Threat Analysis Teams - Each of our buildings has a team that is credentialed to evaluate potential threats. This team includes local law enforcement, counselors, and administrators. 4.) Strong Relationships with Local Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Agencies - We maintain very strong relationships with our local law enforcement agencies, Sheriff's office, and fire departments. We collaborate to proactively resolve issues and keep each other in the loop of potential threats that involve the schools and/or community. 5.) Anonymous Tip Line - The See Something, Say Something tip line is available 24/7 for students and families to report any concerns. Students in grades 6-12 are trained in how to use this system, but it is available for the community at large by calling 1-844-572-9669. 6.) CARE Teams - All three buildings have CARE Teams that focus on student well-being. These teams are comprised of Family Support Specialists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, School Resource Officers, and Principals/Educators 7.) Ohio School Safety Center Support - We work closely with the Ohio School Safety Center who has been onsite at Fairless Local Schools to analyze our facilities and provide feedback on how to improve. We have staff regularly attend training held by the Ohio School Safety Center. These staff advise our leadership teams on how to improve. 8.) Building Positive Relationships - The Fairless Community is small, but mighty. One major advantage that we have is the ability to develop strong relationships with our students and families. An important safety measure is our commitment to knowing and building a positive relationship with each student in our district. The safety of every student and staff member is our number one priority. If you ever have a concern, please bring it to one of our building principals or directly to me. It is our vision that Fairless is the community where families want to learn, live, work and grow. Feeling safe at school is necessary to achieving this vision. Thank you for your support of our school. Please feel free to let me or your child's principal know if you have any questions. Mike
Monday, Sep 16 2024
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Fairless Local Schools Rated 4 Stars by the State of...
Good morning Falcons, Here is a link to our 2024 Report Card . We have made solid growth and have much to celebrate, but we also are setting goals for this year to continue to improve. Of particular note: 1.) For the 2nd year in a row, FES earned a 5 Star building rating 2.) FHS and the District as a whole earned a 4 Star overall rating 3.) FMS was rated 3 star overall 4.) We have several areas as a district and individual buildings that have hit 5 Star It is a great day to be a Falcon. I look forward to celebrating these results with you, our students, families, and the community at large! Mike
Friday, Sep 13 2024
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Back to the Nest Information
Good afternoon, Our Back to the Nest Fest & Community Night is coming up this Thursday, 8/8 from 4-6pm. See below for more information and a map of where activities will be. We hope to see you there! M. Hearn
Tuesday, Aug 06 2024
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Back to School Guide
Good afternoon students and parents! Attached is our Back to School Guide . This guide is full of frequently asked questions and important information for the start of the school year. Our custodial and maintenance team has been hard at work on summer projects and we are ready welcome students back to our classrooms! Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Mr. Hearn
Wednesday, Jul 24 2024
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Message from the Ohio Department of Education
Dear Parents/Guardians: Ohio is participating in a new program called Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks, which helps households buy food during the summer when school is out. Students who qualified for Free or Reduced lunch status any time during the 2023-2024 school year will automatically be enrolled in the program. All children participating in on or more of the following assistance programs will automatically receive Summer EBT and do not need to apply: • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • Ohio Works First (OWF) • Medicaid (if income meets USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines for current program year) Participating households will receive $120 for each eligible child in the household either on your Ohio Directions card if you have one or a benefit card you will receive in the mail. You can use the money to buy food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other approved retailers. The Summer EBT benefit will be sent by the beginning of July and will only be available to use for 122 days after you receive the benefit. If your household income is less than 185% of the federal poverty level, school aged children in your household may be eligible . If you believe your household income fits this criteria, you must apply at https://sebt.ohio.gov/apply/ in order to receive these benefits. Be sure to apply by August 16, 2024 to receive the benefits. If you have questions, you can contact the Summer EBT helpline at 1-866-244-0071, option 1.
Thursday, May 30 2024
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Saturday, May 04 2024