FHS graduates earn over $2 million in scholarships
Chivington
Wardle
FAIRBORN A total of 241 students from Fairborn High School will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas at the Wright State University Nutter Center this Friday.
The class of 2021 has earned more than $2 million in scholarships from 25 universities. Fairborn graduates will also be enlisting into the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, Marine Corps, and Air National Guard.
“We are proud of the class of 2021,” Fairborn High School Principal Brian McKnight said. “They have been a part of an incredible journey and this year is no different. As a class, they have endured challenges and obstacles unlike any other and yet they continued to thrive, learn, and make the best out out what they were handed. They refused to quit and because of that, they continued putting one foot in front of the other until their goals were met. We are so proud of the class of 2021 and we wish them nothing but the best moving fo
FHS graduates earn over $2 million in scholarships
Chivington
Wardle
FAIRBORN A total of 241 students from Fairborn High School will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas at the Wright State University Nutter Center this Friday.
The class of 2021 has earned more than $2 million in scholarships from 25 universities. Fairborn graduates will also be enlisting into the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, Marine Corps, and Air National Guard.
“We are proud of the class of 2021,” Fairborn High School Principal Brian McKnight said. “They have been a part of an incredible journey and this year is no different. As a class, they have endured challenges and obstacles unlike any other and yet they continued to thrive, learn, and make the best out out what they were handed. They refused to quit and because of that, they continued putting one foot in front of the other until their goals were met. We are so proud of the class of 2021 and we wish them nothing but the best moving fo
FCS summer camps to fill pandemic learning gaps
Staff report
FAIRBORN In an effort to help students who experienced learning disruptions due to the pandemic, the Fairborn City School district is offering several programs both this summer and next year.
“This past year has been a difficult time for schools and families due to COVID,” the district said. “We realize that many of our students missed learning opportunities and would like to provide some options during this summer for those that are interested.”
The district is planning for summer learning, additional learning supports & curriculum for next school year, and some after school learning options for next year, according to a release.
Greene County announces winners of annual art contest
XENIA Greene County Children Services recently announced the winners of its Child Abuse Prevention Art Contest.
The grand prize winner is Brynn Denton, a fifth-grade student at Fairborn Intermediate School. She was also one of the 12 winners as a fourth grader in last year’s contest. Denton will receive a $100 prize and her artwork will be featured on the cover of the 2022 Children Services calendar as well as on one of the monthly spreads inside the calendar.
The annual contest is open to fourth and fifth graders at participating schools in Greene County. It was more of a challenge for schools to participate this school year due to remote learning situations at many of them. The agency received 115 entries from four Greene County schools, compared to nearly 250 entries from nine schools last year.
Fairborn Intermediate wins OAESA award
Staff report
FAIRBORN Fairborn Intermediate School joins eight other schools in receiving recognition from the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA). Under the leadership of Fairborn Intermediate School Principal, Betsy Wyatt, Fairborn Intermediate School earned the 2021 Hall of Fame School award from OAESA.
Recipients of the award must go through a rigorous application process, and are judged by categories including academic programs and assistance, as well as co-curricular activities and support for students and families.
“My staff makes me look really good and I am very proud of the students and staff at Fairborn Intermediate School,” said FIS Principal Betsy Wyatt. “We have an excellent culture with a focus on what is best for students each day. We focus on the positive and each day is a new start for each of us.”