Fairmont Elementary is happy to announce that we will have a therapy dog "in training" as part of our school community this upcoming school year! Meet Hazen (aka Haze). Haze is the one-year-old labrador of our school social worker, Mrs. Becker. Haze and Mrs. Becker are training to have him become a therapy dog with the plan to provide animal-assisted interventions at school. As part of Haze's training, he will have short visits at the school to do activities in classrooms, with small groups, and with individual students. When Haze is ready, he will complete an evaluation to receive his official credentials as a therapy dog.
Research has shown that therapy animals have many benefits for students including assisting with learning, social-emotional development, self-esteem, and stress and anxiety management. We are very excited to have this opportunity for our students. Haze looks forward to meeting students and families during the upcoming school year!
We recognize that some students and families may have concerns due to allergies, fears, culture considerations, etc. Anyone with concerns is able to contact Mrs. Becker at 235-4606 or abecker@fairmont.k12.mn.us, and a plan will be made to accommodate your child's needs. Also look for additional information that will be sent home with students.
Research has shown that therapy animals have many benefits for students including assisting with learning, social-emotional development, self-esteem, and stress and anxiety management. We are very excited to have this opportunity for our students. Haze looks forward to meeting students and families during the upcoming school year!
We recognize that some students and families may have concerns due to allergies, fears, culture considerations, etc. Anyone with concerns is able to contact Mrs. Becker at 235-4606 or abecker@fairmont.k12.mn.us, and a plan will be made to accommodate your child's needs. Also look for additional information that will be sent home with students.
Hello Families!
Welcome back to the 26-27 school year! In the past few weeks, you may have received notifications about a low balance alert for your student(s). These alerts were incorrect and listed a sum of all the balances for your household. Please disregard these alerts as we are working to resolve these issues.
One breakfast and one lunch daily are free to all students. Student(s) would only need money in their accounts if they would like to go back for seconds, purchase a milk only, or a la carte (available at High School only).
You can also configure/disable notifications in Skyward by following the directions in this video:
https://vimeo.com/868395452/ffa99f7d9c?fl=pl&fe=vl
Payments on your student(s) account can be made by logging into Skyward, choosing a student, and clicking on “Food Service” tile. In the upper right corner, there is a “Make A Payment” button. This will take you to the webstore where you will log in, and can add funds, or even set up auto-replenish. Alternatively, students can bring cash or check to school with them, and these will be added to their account before meal service begins.
Please reach out to via email at fasfoodservice@fairmont.k12.mn.us or by phone at 507-238-4234 with any questions you may have relating to this message.
Welcome back to the 26-27 school year! In the past few weeks, you may have received notifications about a low balance alert for your student(s). These alerts were incorrect and listed a sum of all the balances for your household. Please disregard these alerts as we are working to resolve these issues.
One breakfast and one lunch daily are free to all students. Student(s) would only need money in their accounts if they would like to go back for seconds, purchase a milk only, or a la carte (available at High School only).
You can also configure/disable notifications in Skyward by following the directions in this video:
https://vimeo.com/868395452/ffa99f7d9c?fl=pl&fe=vl
Payments on your student(s) account can be made by logging into Skyward, choosing a student, and clicking on “Food Service” tile. In the upper right corner, there is a “Make A Payment” button. This will take you to the webstore where you will log in, and can add funds, or even set up auto-replenish. Alternatively, students can bring cash or check to school with them, and these will be added to their account before meal service begins.
Please reach out to via email at fasfoodservice@fairmont.k12.mn.us or by phone at 507-238-4234 with any questions you may have relating to this message.
School Bus Schedule 2026-2027
ONE PASS. ALL SEASONS. From the first serve to the final whistle, your Cardinal Annual Activity Pass gets you into qualifying home events throughout the year. All the Details!
TEACHER TENURE
At today's opening back-to-school staff workshop, superintendent Traetow recognized four teachers who have earned tenure, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
Tenured teachers pictured below, L-R, are Cathy Bell, Reid Harris, Matt Lytle and Megan Sukalski.
Congratulations!
At today's opening back-to-school staff workshop, superintendent Traetow recognized four teachers who have earned tenure, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
Tenured teachers pictured below, L-R, are Cathy Bell, Reid Harris, Matt Lytle and Megan Sukalski.
Congratulations!
Calling all Cardinals! Let's make some noise! Get ready to bring the school spirit to our Fall Pep Fest! Join us at the Fairmont High School Horseshoe on Wednesday, August 26, at 6:00 p.m.📣
7th Grade Orientation Day was a SUCCESS!
We had a fantastic day welcoming our incoming 7th graders! ❤️ The day was filled with new faces, helpful information, activities, and plenty of excitement as students got a chance to learn more about their new school and what to expect this year.
A huge thank you to our staff, students, and everyone who helped make the day possible. We’re so excited to officially welcome the Class of 2032!
Here’s to an amazing school year! ❤️🖤
We had a fantastic day welcoming our incoming 7th graders! ❤️ The day was filled with new faces, helpful information, activities, and plenty of excitement as students got a chance to learn more about their new school and what to expect this year.
A huge thank you to our staff, students, and everyone who helped make the day possible. We’re so excited to officially welcome the Class of 2032!
Here’s to an amazing school year! ❤️🖤
REMINDER: 7th Grade Orientation is tomorrow Thursday, August 20th.
There are 2 sessions to choose from. Please sign up with the QR code or link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyxsES3CdaRbyQWUKdiwoeZalln4etzBBy80goJiUDV0qBTQ/viewform?usp=header
There are 2 sessions to choose from. Please sign up with the QR code or link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyxsES3CdaRbyQWUKdiwoeZalln4etzBBy80goJiUDV0qBTQ/viewform?usp=header
📢📢REMINDER📢📢 ECFE Family Fun Night RESCHEDULED to Tuesday August 25TH - Same Time/Same Place ...We just don't want you to have to choose & miss out on any fun...So we want you to enjoy ALL the events & look forward to seeing you there!!
🖍️📚✏️Discovery Place Preschool still has openings!! Call 507-235-6205 to inquire about enrolling & get your student registered today! School starts Wed. Sept. 2nd! 🖍️📚✏️
Registration closes on August 27th for September enrollment in Cardinal Prime - After School. Sign-up at www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/o/cer
Registration closes for CER Flag Football this Thursday, August 20th. Sign-up at www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/o/cer
🖍️📚✏️Discovery Place Preschool still has openings!! Call 507-235-6205 to inquire about enrolling & get your student registered today! School starts Wed. Sept. 2nd! 🖍️📚✏️
📢📢ECFE Family Fun Night RESCHEDULED to Tuesday August 25TH - Same Time/Same Place ...We just don't want you to have to choose & miss out on any fun...So we want you to enjoy ALL the events & look forward to seeing you there!!
Fairmont Junior Senior High School will be having our Back to School Open House on Monday, August 31st from 8:00 am until 3:30 pm.
🧤❄️ Winter Clothing Drive at Fairmont Elementary School! ❄️🧤
Cardinal Activities hub Bound is now live!
We are excited to announce that Bound is officially LIVE for our students and families! 🎉
What is Bound?
Bound is your new all-in-one hub for Cardinal Athletics and Activities.
Use Bound to:
📋 Register for athletics and activities
🏆 Follow scores, schedules, and team stats in real time
Everything you need to support and participate in the Cardinal Activities is now in one place.
👉 Get started today: https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/fairmont
For registration help: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gsxc8MJP0AbbI9R9bXci777Cl2ajAPrwD3cj83wSSm0/edit?usp=sharing
We are excited to announce that Bound is officially LIVE for our students and families! 🎉
What is Bound?
Bound is your new all-in-one hub for Cardinal Athletics and Activities.
Use Bound to:
📋 Register for athletics and activities
🏆 Follow scores, schedules, and team stats in real time
Everything you need to support and participate in the Cardinal Activities is now in one place.
👉 Get started today: https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/fairmont
For registration help: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gsxc8MJP0AbbI9R9bXci777Cl2ajAPrwD3cj83wSSm0/edit?usp=sharing
🎒It's time to start planning for a great school year! 🚌
✏️📚School Supply Lists can be found on the Fairmont Area Schools Website: https://www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/
Elementary School Supply List
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13kodS9Pz_X-q_OuqJqj85Ez14XHYPHs0adZisJu3vHM/edit?tab=t.0
Junior Senior High School List
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BstF3rJcfLdU7E-nirhMdUeRcXEijmTdbb9a7BFpkwo/edit?tab=t.0
✏️📚School Supply Lists can be found on the Fairmont Area Schools Website: https://www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/
Elementary School Supply List
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13kodS9Pz_X-q_OuqJqj85Ez14XHYPHs0adZisJu3vHM/edit?tab=t.0
Junior Senior High School List
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BstF3rJcfLdU7E-nirhMdUeRcXEijmTdbb9a7BFpkwo/edit?tab=t.0
Fairmont High School had their first American Red Cross blood drive of the season yesterday and they exceeded their goal Great job students and thank you to everyone that donated blood supporting their life saving mission!
