Hunter Kirk was selected as a Top 10 female in the National Elks Most Valuable Student Contest. The selection process started in the fall. It was a 6 stage competition process with a 1.6% acceptance. Hunter is representing Local Lodge 1631. The stages of the competition included a local lodge essay, district essay, state volunteer service project and two essays, two more essays and an interview. Hunter is the first to be selected from FCHS in at least 30 years. Congratulations, Hunter!
😎The May newsletter is ready!😎
It has a ton of great information for the end of the school year. Make sure to check it out!
Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball is excited to offer We/Me Volleyball camp again this year. The camp will be Thursday, June 26th and Friday, June 27th for students GOING INTO kindergarten through 8th grade (2025-2026 school year).
Use the link to register: https://forms.gle/XUHKk2gdup3BVsf36
Session 1: K-3rd grade (8:30-10:00)
Session 2: 4th-6th grades (10:30-12:00)
Session 3: 7th - 8th grades (12:30-2:00)
Price: $40 includes t-shirt and some exciting volleyball skills and drills. Each additional child from the same household will be $30. (Please complete a separate form for each participant.)
PLEASE COMPLETE BY THURSDAY, JUNE 10TH TO SECURE A T-SHIRT.
- Any registration forms received after that date will be welcomed to attend without the guarantee of a t-shirt.
Checks and cash can be turned in the day camp starts or be mailed.
Checks should be made out to: FCHS Volleyball
Mail checks to: FCHS c/o Yvette Combs, 300 W. King Street, Fairfield, IL 62837
Girls Track and Field senior night is this week! Come out and celebrate all of their hard work!
A fun opportunity for students under 18. Check out the flyer for more info on how to register.
Can you believe it is almost May? We have a lot of events happening this week! Make sure to catch Girls Track Senior Recognition on Thursday at the Train Yard!
The Class of 2027 is hosting a fruit drive to support Feeding the Kids of Wayne County. Students are encouraged to bring in cans of fruit to their seminar class. All fruit will be donated to Feeding Kids of Wayne County Summer Lunch Program. The fruit drive will end on May 9th. The seminar class that collects the most cans will receive drinks from Ginger Ales.
🏀 Boys Basketball Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! 🏀
Calling all young athletes—get ready to sharpen your skills, learn from great coaches and players, and have a blast on the court this summer!
📌 See the flyer for all the details on dates, times, and how to register.
It is almost time to recognize our spring sport seniors! Make plans to help us celebrate their success as FCHS athletes!
🚨 JUNIORS – BIG OPPORTUNITIES COMING YOUR WAY! 🚨
Friday 4/25 during seminar there will be a meeting in the guidance office about the possibility of a health occupations class and an EMT class. If you are at all interested, plan to attend!
The end of the school year will be here quickly! Here are some key dates to mark on your calendar!
☀️FCHS seniors—your adventure starts bright and early! ☀️
💥🚌Be in the gym by 5:00 AM tomorrow! 🚌💥
Parents: You should have DC info on teacherease. Students: you have DC info in google classroom.
📣 Test Day is TOMORROW – Thursday, April 24! 📣
🧠 Juniors: ACT | Sophomores: PreACT Secure | Freshmen: PreACT 9
✅ Be on time & report directly to your assigned testing room
🥐 Breakfast will be delivered to your testing room
⏰ Early dismissal approximately 1:00 PM | 🥪 Lunch available | 🚌 Buses approximately 1:30 PM
✨Class of 2026--Drive in Movie Fundraiser✨
Come enjoy an evening of fun at FCHS and support the Class of 2026. Enjoy the spring weather, a movie, and popcorn at the FCHS pavilion (back gravel lot).
🐲How To Train Your Dragon
🕖Lot Opens 7pm, Movie Starts 8pm
🚗$10 per vehicle, bring lawn chairs in case you have to park in the overflow lot
🍿$1 Popcorn, Soda, Water 🥤
🎲 Yard Games before the movie
⁉️Limited Edition Mule Merch
🚫No Coolers
📣 Test Day is Almost Here! 📣
🗓️ Thursday, April 24th is the big day!
All juniors will be taking the ACT, Sophomores the PreACT Secure, and Freshmen the PreACT 9 — make sure you’re:
✅ On time
✅ Well-rested
✅ Ready to crush it! 💪
🕗 Be at school by regular start time — testing will begin promptly, and late arrivals may not be admitted to their assigned testing room.
⏰ EARLY DISMISSAL after testing — students will be released once testing is complete and instructions are given. Approximately 1:00pm Dismissal. Lunch will be available in the cafeteria. Busses will run at approximately 1:30pm
🔌💻 CHROMEBOOKS + CHARGERS = MUST-HAVES TOMORROW! 💻🔌
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors (and parents who help keep ‘em on track 😉) —
Tomorrow, we’re prepping for testing, and that means EVERY student (except seniors) needs to bring:
✅ Chromebook
✅ Charger
🌟You will be turning them into your testing room tomorrow (Wednesday 4/22) to prepare for testing on Thursday. 🌟
Do Future You a favor and set a reminder right now:
📱 “Hey Siri/Google, remind me to pack my Chromebook and charger!”
Week of 4.21.25
Students are back in session Tuesday 4/22
Just a few more weeks before graduation!
On Sunday, the music department dazzled the community with a spectacular spring concert, featuring standout performances by the band, show choir, and rock band. The afternoon showcased the incredible talent and hard work of our student musicians!
📸Thank you Rob Lingafelter for the wonderful photos!
🌸🌞 Happy Spring Break! 🌞🌸
No school. No alarms. Just time to relax!
Whether you're traveling, hanging out with friends, or chilling at home—
make the most of it and enjoy every minute. 💃🕶️🌊
Have fun, be safe, and we’ll see you back on Tuesday, April 22nd!
🌟 What an absolutely amazing day students from the art department had at Norris City! A huge shoutout to NCOE for organizing a fantastic chalk contest. 🎨 We are so proud of the FCHS teams who participated! Jeanne and Cap truly went above and beyond with their hard work and high expectations, achieving outstanding results a giant hippo floating in a bubble bath, so creative! Every single student put in tremendous effort, and it was such a joy to see them all shine! 😄
