Parent Update 9-25-20 First week a success.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n6Z8EcWyExYrTmiNFbCiT8Bz4kXF2WPmQACd4nhJnzg/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you so much to Ruth Cypers and AgMfg Inc. for their generous donation for snacks for our students. These snacks are used for small group sessions that our school social worker facilitates. Thanks again!
Yearbook photos will be taken THIS Friday (August 7th) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on Monday (August 10th) from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please enter through door #5 (the Team Entrance) on the North side of the school.
We are going with a new company this year “Strawbridge” Order forms for both schools will be available at the High School during these photo sessions.
Remember, you do not have to order, but you will need to get a photo taken for the yearbook and for Skyward.
Watch the class of 2020 Graduation ceremony here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AovUfTDXVH8& Congratulations, Cardinals! (Fixed Link)
Watch the class of 2020 Graduation ceremony here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AovUfTDXVH8&t=3821s
Congratulations, Cardinals!
Material Return for Students June 2nd.
5/29/2020 Parent Update is attached for details.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aL6zktRiDcrpeSU1oTedrSGGgZFJecXZcG8aUgUJqlc/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to students graduating with honors. The Uptown Kiwanis Honors recognition is virtual this year. Their organization and the school district would like to acknowledge the achievements of our seniors who have reached this high honor. Please enjoy the video prepared and thank the sponsors mentioned.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GNFfHmP55aFx_8bKHGxU9uxFX0KeiIBM/view?usp=sharing
Parent Update: Final push
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15acaiJ20gN7_N78Il47Vo329QTblN8hZiJExI4smxq8/edit?usp=sharing
Attention Parents and Students planning to attend Prom 2020!
Due to recent guidelines given by the Minnesota Department of Education, Fairmont High School regrets to inform you that Prom 2020 has been canceled. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Fairmont Junior/Senior High School Families,
It is with a heavy heart, we are announcing that the MSHSL has made the decision to cancel the 2019-2020 Spring Activities Season.
We will be reimbursing your registration fee for the spring season. If you paid by credit/debit card through the school web store, your card will be reimbursed. If you paid with a check or cash, you will receive a check in the mail.
If you do not receive your refund by Friday, May 8th, please contact the activities office.
Mat Mahoney
Activities Director
Distance Learning Continues-
Yesterday, Governor Walz informed Minnesota schools that distance learning will continue for the remainder of the school year. We know that this has been a challenging time and sincerely appreciate all of your support.
In preparation for the remainder of the year, May 1st and 4th will be teacher professional development days. There will be no school for students on these days.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns about distance learning.
Good afternoon Fairmont Jr/Sr High School students and parents. Congratulations on the successful completion of week 3 for e-learning! We appreciate the hard work of our students and staff! Thank you, parents, for your ongoing support as we continue to implement this new process of learning. We would like to remind parents to complete the Fairmont Area Schools Distance Learning Feedback survey that was sent to your email address. This feedback will be valuable as we continue to improve e-learning. We hope you all have a great weekend!
Prom 2020 Update
What a week it has been! There were many challenges with this new way of learning and you have risen to the occasion. We know you worked hard to make the most of this current situation and will continue in the future. Thank you and have a great weekend! Mr. Tietje and Mr. Schmidt
Thank You MIDCO
It is official! The shutdown has been extended and we will start E-Learning first thing Monday, March 30th. Watch this short video of Mr. Tietje and Mr. Schmidt taking you through the student E-Learning Hyperdoc. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HA6joCLmTFnA7y3wLE90gSnjzgWTozrt
Message regarding school shutdown period
Message regarding school shutdown period
New faces to the puzzle table and the candy puzzle is complete!
Cardinal Campus from the air - Fixed wing pilot, FHS alumni, Kaleb Linse flies over 900 Johnson St. this past weekend. Linse, a junior at University of North Dakota is majoring in Commercial Aviation and Drones.
Early Risers Kiwanis and Fairmont Jr Sr High School recognize the following students as a January Student of the Month. Students recognized included: Eli Broomfield, Laura Thompson, Sabrina Segar, Emma Hoffmann, Jacob Petrowiak, Emma Hilgendorf, Andrew Haefner, and Paige Linse. Not pictured: Kathryn Ogden, Landen Meyerdirk, Isaias Reyes Santiago and Luis Reyes Santiago.
Jostens will be delivering ordered class rings this Wednesday during A and B lunch in the Commons.
Many thanks to Heaven's Table for their donations and support to our students and families.
Ugly Sweater Day at FHS
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of the Library/Media Center patrons! The Puzzle Masters (and one elf who didn't want to be in the picture) finished the UGLY SWEATER puzzle! What puzzle should they start when we return? Come on in during your free hour and help with the next puzzle!
Parent Update December 12, 2019
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See the details in the photo for a chance to win a free book from the Media Center! Happy Holidays!!
Plan to attend the 7-12 grade Orchestra Concert on Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 pm in the Cardinal Performing Arts Center. Delicious bars will be served.
Fairmont Jr Sr High School Principal Alex Schmidt was pleased to accept on behalf of the school a generous CRC grant from 3M. These resources will be used for a variety of STEM related innovation projects. Thank you community partners for making a difference in student's lives.
These guys keep knocking out puzzles in a few days! We forgot to take a picture of the awesome Thanksgiving puzzle. This space puzzle was something to do before we begin the holiday puzzles in December!
Here is the Parent Update for November 19, 2019. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQ7qkRpsj_4eRreyTjCwuskMIU863DaSxvgdeFZ9YuI/edit?usp=sharing
Please note change in date of wrestling parent meeting: Mandatory wrestling parent meeting will be Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 pm in the North Gym.
Make your donation to the FHS Cardinal Student Activity Account today!
Donations to this account are important for ALL grades 7-12! It supports some of the following activities and other classroom opportunities as funds are available:
8th Grade Courage Retreat, 12th Grade Wisdom Retreat, 7th & 8th Grade Celebration Day, Movie USA Site License for classrooms and PAC, Travel for Physics class to Valleyfair, Community Service Day Project Travel, Spelling Bee Entries, Class Field Trips to 3M, Red Rock Center, House Tours, Historical Society, Spanish Language Fair, etc.
To make your donation online go to: https://fairmont.revtrak.net or mail your donation to:
FHS Activities Office
900 Johnson Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
2019 Tax Deductible donations are being accepted through Wednesday, December 18th. Receipts will be mailed by December 31. If you have any questions, please contact Traci Lardy, Dean of Students, at 507-238-4411.
The 7th & 8th Grade Winter Play "A Seussified Christmas Carol" Informational Meetings start next week. Any 7th or 8th grader interested should attend one meeting: Monday-Friday from 3:15 - 3:30 pm in the PAC. Audition Packets available from Mrs. Walker & Ms. Edberg.
Fairmont Jr/Sr High School Parent Update - October 31, 2019 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CFBtpGsnMEc5couwuQOwps0dsy7I1zXD1DkOQStrI1E/edit?usp=sharing
Mayo Donation - Fairmont Junior Senior High School is appreciative to Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont for their $1500 donation. This donation will be used to develop our Wellness Rooms which will support our students overall health and well being. Our Wellness Rooms will give them the opportunity to take a supportive break so that they can focus in class, helping them to be successful in life. Thanks again for giving our students this great opportunity.
The Halloween puzzle was completed in just a few days! These guys are puzzle masters!
If you haven't registered for the Musical, Debate, Dance Team, Mock Trial, or Robotics yet ~ be sure to register! Registration is required even if your activity does not charge a fee.
Go to the H.S. Activities web page: https://www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/o/fjshs/page/registration--212
G/B Basketball, G/B Hockey, Gymnastics & Wrestling Registrations are now open. Please go to the H.S. Activities web page for more information. https://www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/o/fjshs/page/registration--212
We have received a lot of great college gear and memorabilia! Turn in your College Knowledge BINGO Cards into the Service Window to be entered into a drawing on October 31st. Extra BINGO cards are located in the counseling office and Student Service Window. #FmtCards
Congratulations & Good Luck to Claire Nemmers and Coach Johnson at the State Girls' Tennis Individual Tournament!! Claire's 1st match will be at 8 am Thursday morning against Clare Palen from Rochester Lourdes at the Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center in Minneapolis.
October is College Knowledge Month! Check out this link to view MN Schools that have no application fees: http://bit.ly/FreeMNApps
A big thank you to our FHS students and staff for their generous donations to the Randy Shaver Cancer and Research Fund to "TACKLE CANCER". Wednesday, October 16th is the final day for making your donations. Our students and staff alone have raised just shy of $1,000!
The first puzzle of the school year is complete!
Parent Update October 11, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DfdY0i2hTpFQMO56PZcKd1KyX6UA9LfWwicGuyoS_G0/edit?usp=sharing
DANCE TEAM - Grades 7-12
Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting on Monday, Oct. 14 at 5:30 pm in the HS Commons.
Registration Deadline is Oct. 18. Registration is on the H.S. Activities Web page - https://www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/o/fjshs/page/registration--212
Questions? Please contact Head Coach Courtney Steuber. Email: csteuberc@gmail.com
First day of practice is Tuesday, Oct. 22. JV 3:30 - 5:00 pm / Varsity 3:30 - 5:45 pm in High School North Gym.
Tackle Cancer - article from Sentinel
https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2019/10/09/fairmont-area-schools-ready-to-tackle-cancer/
Thank you to Fairmont Evangelical Covenant Church! The local church's recent gift will be used to help in extreme transportation issues for students getting to school. What a generous gift.
2019 Homecoming Class Color Day
Parent Update September 27, 2019:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17SDxgUfD8rv69nXuwk9SKjO07FymdXZNsHyC0-51xLA/edit?usp=sharing
Math Center, Every Monday & Wednesday @ 3:30 in Room E240. Begins October 7th!
Here is the link to the September 13, 2019 Parent Update:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10o2TsG94z73sXAhXnCsr4I0XQ8Ni0eeuUkMKG7BomkQ/edit?usp=sharing
Have a great weekend!
DEBATE STARTS MONDAY!
Register online at the High School website: fairmont.k12.mn.us under High School Activities - Select Registration - then Scroll Down to Activity.
Questions? Contact Erik Walker, Head Coach
Email: ewalker@fairmont.k12.mn.us
Debate (Gr.7-12) begins Monday, September 16 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Practice Mondays & Tuesdays after school / Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Thank You to Hy-Vee who has provided breakfast as a token of appreciation for the outstanding work our teachers do.
Martin County Pork Producers member Ashley Phinney presents Fairmont Jr Sr High School Co-Principal Alex Schmidt with a $200 gift certificate. Thank you to our Martin County Pork Producers for their support.
Reminder....don't miss tonight's
ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSE AND ACTIVITIES FAIR -
The Academic Open House and Activities Fair will be held Wednesday Aug. 28 at Fairmont High School. Starting at 6 pm. meet the staff, find out about school activities, and locate your classrooms and locker. Search Academic Open House on the new school web site for complete details.
Remember to come out to the Pep Fest and Academic Open House and Activities Fair. For more information download the Back to School Packet and information here. https://www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/o/fjshs/browse/75669
We’re thrilled to announce Fairmont Area
School District’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria
menus, news updates, even emergency notifications.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Lo2mcf or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2JDrWqs.