Can you believe it’s already time to kick off winter sports? 🏀❄️
Join us for Winter Meet the Mules on November 13th in The Mule Barn as we introduce our winter athletes and get a sneak peek at what is in store for the season!
Join us for Winter Meet the Mules on November 13th in The Mule Barn as we introduce our winter athletes and get a sneak peek at what is in store for the season!
🏊Lady Mules swim is competing in sectionals tomorrow at Champaign beginning at 1pm! Let's go, Lady Mules!🏊
💀🎉 Celebrating Culture and Flavor!
Mrs. Zurliene’s Culinary Occupations class teamed up with Señora White’s Spanish III & IV students to celebrate Día de los Muertos! Students learned about this meaningful tradition while enjoying Pan de Muerto (sweet bread baked by Culinary students), Mexican hot chocolate, and the movie Coco. ❤️☕🍞
#DiaDeLosMuertos #CulturalConnections #HandsOnLearning #CulinaryArts #SpanishClass
Mrs. Zurliene’s Culinary Occupations class teamed up with Señora White’s Spanish III & IV students to celebrate Día de los Muertos! Students learned about this meaningful tradition while enjoying Pan de Muerto (sweet bread baked by Culinary students), Mexican hot chocolate, and the movie Coco. ❤️☕🍞
#DiaDeLosMuertos #CulturalConnections #HandsOnLearning #CulinaryArts #SpanishClass
FCHS Veterans Day program is November 7th at 10am. Doors will open at 9:15.
The FCHS Speech Team participated in a mach tournament yesterday. Coming home with high point recognition are as follows:
Ellanie Vanway-Original Oratory
Jedd Wellen-Oratorical Declamation
Grady Simpson-Special Occasion
Ryan Vaughan-Radio Speaking
Allison Breuer-Informative
We are excited to announce that FCHS will be starting a weekend backpack food program for students on Friday, November 7th. If you would like to sign your student up please click the link or scan the QR code below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12zhqwSjSLY6Z3cOVEGWqyL_YnK9TLz2B43vJBc2hj4Q/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1
Have Questions? email: baugust@fchsmules.com
🏃➡️The Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country teams are 🌟State bound!🌟 Both teams have qualified for the State Meet in Peoria on Saturday, November 8th at Detweiller Park.🏃➡️
Congratulations to all of our runners, and good luck as you finish out your season this weekend. We’re proud of you!
Congratulations to all of our runners, and good luck as you finish out your season this weekend. We’re proud of you!
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!
