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 //docs.google.com/document/d/1ff_VCblurTX08V8q5ENjw1n9cZlmk-GKSKol5yUgqAE/edit?ts=5df26814

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.