Fairfield Middle School

FMS Families, We are so excited to invite you to our upcoming family engagement night! We will have a free meal available, as well as games and activities for you to enjoy as a family. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, December 5 from 5-7 PM!

Great work to more of our very talented middle school students on their nature photos!

A big thank you to Fairfield's Mayor Connie Boyer for visiting 7th grade Language Arts at the Middle School on Monday! She discussed what mayors do and answered lots of great student questions. We appreciate her taking time out of her busy day to help us understand our city government before we write our "If I were mayor..." essays!

Fairfield families! You are invited to a special event. Iowa Science Phenomena Blitz November 16, 2024, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Jefferson County Park Nature Center 2003, Libertyville Rd., Fairfield, IA Iowa Science Phenomena (iowaphenomena.org) from Iowa PBS offers a growing collection of local standards-aligned phenomena, unique and relevant to the students and teachers of Iowa. You are invited to contribute to this collection by joining this one-day outdoor event. On November 16, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Iowa PBS and Jefferson County Conservation will host an outdoor adventure with a guided tour of Jefferson County Park. Prior to the tour, we will offer valuable tips and tricks to help improve your own amateur nature photography skills. Don’t miss your chance to connect with nature and explore Jefferson County Park. The images you capture may be used in our Iowa Science Phenomena collection. This experience is for all ages and is family-friendly. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact iowaphenomena@iowapbs.org

Sharing some amazing examples of 6th grade nature photos submitted for Science. What incredible talent our students have!

Today is election day! There is a $38.51 million bond referendum on the ballot for the Fairfield Community School District. Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm. A valid ID is required to cast your ballot. Find voting and polling place information at https://sos.iowa.gov/elections. Learn more about the bond and our proposal to construct a new middle school: https://www.fairfieldcsdbond.org

Thank you to Melanie Carlson, Fairfield Public Works Director, for coordinating our celebrity crossing guards in the month of October for Pedestrian Safety Month! It was so fun having some new and familiar faces join us!

The Annual Financial Report for FY24 Year End is now available. View here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8RVpju8ska2iCU9Z0r1j7rvjBn-GMmo/view?usp=drive_link.

Before you head to the polls on Tuesday, learn more about the proposed bond referendum for the Fairfield Community School District! The bond issue will appear on ballots as Public Measure LR. It will be the last item listed on the back page of local ballots. Be sure to check out our website for more information about our proposal to construct a new middle school and provide more resources for our students. You will find a property tax calculator, answers to FAQs, and more. https://www.fairfieldcsdbond.org

We’re hosting a bond referendum information meeting TODAY at 3:30pm in the Fairfield Middle School commons! Join us and learn more about the bond referendum for FCSD that’s on the November 5 ballot. If approved, these funds would be used to construct a new middle school that will provide our students with a high-quality learning environment. Use our property tax calculator and find answers to FAQs by visiting https://www.fairfieldcsdbond.org.

We’re hosting a bond referendum information meeting on SUNDAY at 3:30pm in the Fairfield Middle School commons! Join us and learn more about the bond referendum for FCSD that’s on the November 5 ballot. If approved, these funds would be used to construct a new middle school that will provide our students with a high-quality learning environment. Use our property tax calculator and find answers to FAQs by visiting https://www.fairfieldcsdbond.org

On Thursday, October 31, Mr. Klehm's 7th grade leadership class served their community by raking eight 55 gallon bags in two yards in our neighborhood. This was a student-led leadership project that positively impacted those in our community. Way to go, 7th graders and Mr. Klehm!

So much fun was had at the middle school this week for Halloween. Thank you to all who participated!

Shout out to our FMS football cheer squad for participating in Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. We appreciate you being leaders and role models!

Get ready for an exciting Red Ribbon Week at FMS! We will have fun dress-up days to participate in and an inspiring guest speaker. Check out this short video on how Red Ribbon Week got started! #RedRibbonWeek #FMSPride https://youtu.be/wDkvX9yZz34

Don't forget to complete the Free and Reduced Meals Application! Applications are due Wednesday, October 23 at noon. 📲 Find and submit the application online through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. 📌 Submit only one application per household, no matter how many children you have.

Order your Trojan Pride sign today!  Click the link below or scan the QR code to get yours! Orders will be taken through November 18th, and will be ready for pick up the first week of December!  You will be contacted with pick up information at that time. All proceeds will go towards supporting a safe after prom. https://shorturl.at/ujZRx #OneFairfield

We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to a generous donor who provided us with 2,000 sweatshirts for all FCSD staff and students!

This Friday, October 18, we’re asking everyone to wear orange and black to show our support for the Washington School District as they navigate the loss of a student.

Hey FMS Families! Next week, we're coming together to support National Breast Cancer Awareness with some fun dress-up days! 🎀💖 Let's show our spirit and raise awareness by participating in each day's theme. #BreastCancerAwareness #DressUpForACause #SchoolSpirit