Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country compete in State!
Lady Mules Volleyball competes in the first round of sectionals at Benton!
Lady Mules Swim takes on sectionals!
Make plans to cheer all of our teams on this week!
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson released the following statement on Sunday, November 2, 2025, regarding the conclusion of the IHSA Class 3A Football First Round game between host PORTA High School Coop and visiting Fairfield High School:
“On the final drive of Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Football First Round Playoff game between PORTA and Fairfield, it appears that an error was made by the officiating crew, which resulted in PORTA receiving an extra down.
On the perceived extra down, PORTA kicked a field goal to win the contest 9-8.
IHSA by-law 6.033 clearly states that ‘the decisions of game officials shall be final; protests against the decision of a game official shall not be reviewed by the Board of Directors.’
Given that by-law, neither the IHSA Executive Director, nor the IHSA Board of Directors have the ability to alter the outcome of a contest that has been determined on the field. The contest result shall remain final with PORTA Coop advancing to the Second Round of the IHSA Class 3A Football Playoffs.
On behalf of the IHSA, I express my sincerest apologies to Coach Townsend and his players and coaching staff, as well as to the entire Fairfield administration and community.
Coach Townsend and the school administration deserve recognition for the integrity and tact they have shown in the face of this difficult result. A core principle of education-based athletics are the life lessons that are learned through participation in high school sports. I recognize that these student-athletes have worked diligently with the goal of victory in mind for every game, especially in the postseason. I acknowledge that it is going to be difficult to find a silver lining in this particular situation, but I do hope they take pride in all they accomplished this season.
I recognize that there will be calls for the game result to be changed, or for PORTA to forfeit, but neither option is a possibility within the IHSA by-law structure. I believe it is important to understand why IHSA by-law 6.033 is in place to prevent such a situation. In this particular game, the call-in-question occurred on the final play of the game, and is spotlighted as a result. However, with the gift of hindsight, it could potentially be argued that myriad contests could or would have had different outcomes based on actual or perceived missed calls by game officials throughout the course of a contest.
What occurred on the field in the waning moments of the contest appears to be a simple case of human error, something that occurs in all levels of sport.
The crew assigned to officiate this contest by the IHSA understands that there will be an assessment and review of their performance and this situation as a result.
The IHSA will continue to be proactive in our efforts to educate our officials, while also working with our membership and Board of Directors to evaluate IHSA by-laws and policy related to officiating.”
“On the final drive of Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Football First Round Playoff game between PORTA and Fairfield, it appears that an error was made by the officiating crew, which resulted in PORTA receiving an extra down.
On the perceived extra down, PORTA kicked a field goal to win the contest 9-8.
IHSA by-law 6.033 clearly states that ‘the decisions of game officials shall be final; protests against the decision of a game official shall not be reviewed by the Board of Directors.’
Given that by-law, neither the IHSA Executive Director, nor the IHSA Board of Directors have the ability to alter the outcome of a contest that has been determined on the field. The contest result shall remain final with PORTA Coop advancing to the Second Round of the IHSA Class 3A Football Playoffs.
On behalf of the IHSA, I express my sincerest apologies to Coach Townsend and his players and coaching staff, as well as to the entire Fairfield administration and community.
Coach Townsend and the school administration deserve recognition for the integrity and tact they have shown in the face of this difficult result. A core principle of education-based athletics are the life lessons that are learned through participation in high school sports. I recognize that these student-athletes have worked diligently with the goal of victory in mind for every game, especially in the postseason. I acknowledge that it is going to be difficult to find a silver lining in this particular situation, but I do hope they take pride in all they accomplished this season.
I recognize that there will be calls for the game result to be changed, or for PORTA to forfeit, but neither option is a possibility within the IHSA by-law structure. I believe it is important to understand why IHSA by-law 6.033 is in place to prevent such a situation. In this particular game, the call-in-question occurred on the final play of the game, and is spotlighted as a result. However, with the gift of hindsight, it could potentially be argued that myriad contests could or would have had different outcomes based on actual or perceived missed calls by game officials throughout the course of a contest.
What occurred on the field in the waning moments of the contest appears to be a simple case of human error, something that occurs in all levels of sport.
The crew assigned to officiate this contest by the IHSA understands that there will be an assessment and review of their performance and this situation as a result.
The IHSA will continue to be proactive in our efforts to educate our officials, while also working with our membership and Board of Directors to evaluate IHSA by-laws and policy related to officiating.”
Please see the attached release regarding the IHSA playoff game on Saturday, November 1st.
Check out the November newsletter to stay up to date on FCHS!
FCCLA sponsored their annual pumpkin decoration contest! The pumpkins turned out great!
🌟 On to Sectionals! 🌟
The Lady Mules Volleyball team is moving on to sectional play this Tuesday, November 4th in Benton. They’ll take on Massac County at 7 pm.
Tickets can be purchased through the GoFan app, using the link below, or at the door. https://gofan.co/event/5094550?schoolId=IL21281
Let’s pack the stands and support our Lady Mules as they continue their postseason run! 🏐
The Lady Mules Volleyball team is moving on to sectional play this Tuesday, November 4th in Benton. They’ll take on Massac County at 7 pm.
Tickets can be purchased through the GoFan app, using the link below, or at the door. https://gofan.co/event/5094550?schoolId=IL21281
Let’s pack the stands and support our Lady Mules as they continue their postseason run! 🏐
Lifetime activities is taking advantage of some of the few warm days we have left! Shown below are the winners from Pickle ball doubles, tennis doubles, and tennis singles.
The art students are at it again! Check out some of their amazing work! These are their ceramic pots fresh out of the kiln.
Our social worker, Mrs. August, has updated the FCHS Community Resources Booklet for 2025!
Click the link to view the full booklet. https://aptg.co/Z97GkR
You’ll find helpful information and contacts for a wide range of local resources.
We’re grateful to have so many community resources working to support our students and families!
Click the link to view the full booklet. https://aptg.co/Z97GkR
You’ll find helpful information and contacts for a wide range of local resources.
We’re grateful to have so many community resources working to support our students and families!
🏀❄️ Winter sports are just around the corner!
If your student will be participating in a winter sport, please plan to attend the Parent/Athlete Meeting:
📅 Tuesday, November 5th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Mule Barn
Let’s get ready for another great season of Mule athletics!
If your student will be participating in a winter sport, please plan to attend the Parent/Athlete Meeting:
📅 Tuesday, November 5th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Mule Barn
Let’s get ready for another great season of Mule athletics!
Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country will be competing this weekend in the 1A sectional at Wesclin High School. Good luck to all of our runners!
🏈Let's Go Mules!🏈
🔴⚫The Lady Mules kick off regional play tomorrow night at Mt. Carmel at 6pm. If they win, they will advance to the regional championship on Thursday. ⚫🔴
🏐Let's go Lady Mules!
🏐Let's go Lady Mules!
Need help filling out the FAFSA? Our guidance office will be on hand Wednesday, October 29th, from 4-6 in the third floor computer lab to help you out!
Socktober is here! Make sure to turn in your socks to your seminar teacher by Friday, October 31st!
Week of 10/27/25
Fairfield Community High School District #225 announced that it is launching a parent/guardian app called Stopfinder, an easy-to-use secured app that will allow parents and guardians and only authorized users access to school bus information.
The district is encouraging parents and guardians to sign up for the Stopfinder app by emailing Mrs. Fuller, registrar cfuller@fchsmules.com, or visiting the FCHS Website or FCHS FaceBook for more Stopfinder information. Stopfinder will currently provide school bus stop and schedule information and the ability to conduct two-way communication. As we look to the future, we are excited about features we will be able to develop and broaden to parents.
See more info below
The district is encouraging parents and guardians to sign up for the Stopfinder app by emailing Mrs. Fuller, registrar cfuller@fchsmules.com, or visiting the FCHS Website or FCHS FaceBook for more Stopfinder information. Stopfinder will currently provide school bus stop and schedule information and the ability to conduct two-way communication. As we look to the future, we are excited about features we will be able to develop and broaden to parents.
See more info below
It is game day for Mules Football tonight as they travel to Hamilton County for their last regular season match up!
📷: Designed by Evan B
📷: Designed by Evan B
📢Mules Football Playoff Shirts/Hoodies📢
🔴All order must be into the main office by noon on Monday 10/27
⚫All checks made out to FCHS
Want to print the order form out? Click the link
https://5il.co/3rkxn
🔴All order must be into the main office by noon on Monday 10/27
⚫All checks made out to FCHS
Want to print the order form out? Click the link
https://5il.co/3rkxn
Lady Mules Volleyball is in action tonight at NCOE. Match time is set for 5:15 with three levels of play this evening.
