IMPORTANT SCHEDULING UPDATE!
The Indiana Department of Education has graciously granted the Fayette County School Corporation three (3) waiver days due to the impact of weather closures. This means that our students will attend school 177 days rather than 180.
2025-2026 WEATHER CLOSURES:
Tues, Dec. 2nd - Asynchronous eLearning
Mon, Dec. 15th - Asynchronous eLearning
Tues, Dec. 16th - Make-up Feb. 16th
Mon, Jan. 26th - Make-up April 3rd
Tues, Jan. 27th - Waived Day (originally scheduled to be made up May 26th)
Wed, Jan. 28th - Waived Day (originally scheduled to be made up May 27th)
Thurs, Jan. 29th - Waived Day (originally scheduled to be made up May 28th)
*The last day of the 2025-2026 school year is now Friday, May 22nd as originally scheduled.
*IF we have additional weather closures, no additional waiver days will be granted and we will make up days the week of May 25th.
Congratulations to these fine Connersville Middle School students for an awesome showing at ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble! We are proud of you!
From the Connersville News Examiner:
Connersville Middle School choir members participated in 21 events at the Indiana State School Music Association’s vocal/piano Solo & Ensemble Contest at East Central Middle School Feb. 7.
These seventh and eighth-graders competed with students in grades five through twelve. The Treble Ensemble, Guys Ensemble, Mixed Ensemble and 17 soloists earned the Gold rating, receiving excellent scores and comments from the judges. One soloist earned the Silver rating, but was just one point from Gold.
Those taking a vocal solo included Lilly Ailes, Natalie Barrett, Hailey Birgel, Leah Birgel, Jaden DiBrell-Morris, Josie Foster, Kinzlee Leslie, Abbie Lindsey, McKinley Lykins, Addy McClure, Serenity McQueen, Hank Nickel, and Noah Rees. Haley Rose, Tori Steinard, Madison Welter, and Maddy Weston. Leanna Paul earned Gold on her piano solo. Moreover, Jaden DiBrell-Morris earned a perfect score on her vocal solo. Hank Nickel and Tori Steinard were a half point from a perfect score.
The Welter Ensemble sang “Early One Morning,” arranged by Joyce Eilers. Its members included Ella Allen, Hailey Birgel, Leah Birgel, Brynlee Bunch, Josie Foster, Zoey Klein, Kinzlee Leslie, Abbie Lindsey, McKinley Lykins, Addy McClure, Gracelynn Nichols, Brooke Padgett, Leanna Paul, Tori Steinard and Madison Welter.
The Rees Ensemble sang “A Day Upon the Sea,” by Victor C. Johnson. Its members included Ryan Clifford, Fernando Mendoza, Hank Nickel, Logan Price, Noah Rees, Landen Ruch, and Joshua Scott.
The Nickel Ensemble sang “Erie Canal,” arranged by Earlene Rentz. Its members included Ella Allen, Natalie Barrett, Hailey Birgel, Leah Birgel, Ryan Clifford, Josie Foster, Zoey Klein, Abbie Lindsey, McKinley Lykins, Addy McClure, Gracelynn Nichols, Hank Nickel, Brooke Padgett, Leanna Paul, Logan Price, Tori Steinard, Noah Rees, Landen Ruch, Pazley Tompkins and Madison Welter.
Most of the preparation for the contest took place on the students’ own time before and after school, and individual practice at home.
CMS choir director Jennifer Clifford said she is very proud of the students’ hard work, preparation, behavior, and results.
The CMS Treble, Guys, and Mixed Choir will be competing in the ISSMA Organizational Contest at New Castle Middle School on March 14th. The three choirs will present their Spring Concert May 12 at the CMS Auditorium. The Combined Choirs will compete at the Music in the Parks Festival at Kings Island May 16.
From the Connersville News Examiner:
Connersville Middle School choir members participated in 21 events at the Indiana State School Music Association’s vocal/piano Solo & Ensemble Contest at East Central Middle School Feb. 7.
These seventh and eighth-graders competed with students in grades five through twelve. The Treble Ensemble, Guys Ensemble, Mixed Ensemble and 17 soloists earned the Gold rating, receiving excellent scores and comments from the judges. One soloist earned the Silver rating, but was just one point from Gold.
Those taking a vocal solo included Lilly Ailes, Natalie Barrett, Hailey Birgel, Leah Birgel, Jaden DiBrell-Morris, Josie Foster, Kinzlee Leslie, Abbie Lindsey, McKinley Lykins, Addy McClure, Serenity McQueen, Hank Nickel, and Noah Rees. Haley Rose, Tori Steinard, Madison Welter, and Maddy Weston. Leanna Paul earned Gold on her piano solo. Moreover, Jaden DiBrell-Morris earned a perfect score on her vocal solo. Hank Nickel and Tori Steinard were a half point from a perfect score.
The Welter Ensemble sang “Early One Morning,” arranged by Joyce Eilers. Its members included Ella Allen, Hailey Birgel, Leah Birgel, Brynlee Bunch, Josie Foster, Zoey Klein, Kinzlee Leslie, Abbie Lindsey, McKinley Lykins, Addy McClure, Gracelynn Nichols, Brooke Padgett, Leanna Paul, Tori Steinard and Madison Welter.
The Rees Ensemble sang “A Day Upon the Sea,” by Victor C. Johnson. Its members included Ryan Clifford, Fernando Mendoza, Hank Nickel, Logan Price, Noah Rees, Landen Ruch, and Joshua Scott.
The Nickel Ensemble sang “Erie Canal,” arranged by Earlene Rentz. Its members included Ella Allen, Natalie Barrett, Hailey Birgel, Leah Birgel, Ryan Clifford, Josie Foster, Zoey Klein, Abbie Lindsey, McKinley Lykins, Addy McClure, Gracelynn Nichols, Hank Nickel, Brooke Padgett, Leanna Paul, Logan Price, Tori Steinard, Noah Rees, Landen Ruch, Pazley Tompkins and Madison Welter.
Most of the preparation for the contest took place on the students’ own time before and after school, and individual practice at home.
CMS choir director Jennifer Clifford said she is very proud of the students’ hard work, preparation, behavior, and results.
The CMS Treble, Guys, and Mixed Choir will be competing in the ISSMA Organizational Contest at New Castle Middle School on March 14th. The three choirs will present their Spring Concert May 12 at the CMS Auditorium. The Combined Choirs will compete at the Music in the Parks Festival at Kings Island May 16.
Calling all future Spartans! Kindergarten Round-Up is coming on April 8th and 9th from 3:30-6:00PM at each of our elementary school buildings. Children should be 5 years of age by August 1st, 2026. Please bring a birth certificate, immunization history, emergency health information, and proof of residency.
Come and experience for yourself all of the incredible opportunities provided for our students. You don't have to reside in Fayette County to attend the Fayette County School Corporation.
Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
Come and experience for yourself all of the incredible opportunities provided for our students. You don't have to reside in Fayette County to attend the Fayette County School Corporation.
Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
SAVE THE DATE!
Frazee Elementary School is excited to welcome the community to celebrate the completion of its newly renovated building.
Monday, April 6
Ribbon Cutting: 5:30 PM
Open House: 5:30–6:30 PM
The school has undergone a complete floor-to-ceiling renovation, transforming learning spaces throughout the building. In addition to the visible updates, significant improvements were made behind the walls, including upgraded plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. These enhancements ensure a safe, modern, and comfortable environment for students and staff.
Families, alumni, and community members are invited to join us for this exciting milestone and see the incredible updates firsthand. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Frazee Elementary School is excited to welcome the community to celebrate the completion of its newly renovated building.
Monday, April 6
Ribbon Cutting: 5:30 PM
Open House: 5:30–6:30 PM
The school has undergone a complete floor-to-ceiling renovation, transforming learning spaces throughout the building. In addition to the visible updates, significant improvements were made behind the walls, including upgraded plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems. These enhancements ensure a safe, modern, and comfortable environment for students and staff.
Families, alumni, and community members are invited to join us for this exciting milestone and see the incredible updates firsthand. We look forward to celebrating with you!
We are deep in the planning stages of a renovation and small addition to Eastview Elementary School. The project will include a complete floor to ceiling renovation of the school including HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and more. It also includes many finish upgrades. Above you see school and district leadership working through finish details.
One of the most exiting aspect of the planned renovation is a small addition on the west end of the building. This renovation will expand and enhance the space for our students receiving special education services (see picture).
The funding for this project was accomplished without raising tax rates. In fact, our tax rate decreased for 2026. The project is set to kick off in late fall with a goal of completion by the end of 2027.
Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
REMINDER - School will be in session on Monday, February 16th due to our weather closure on December 16th. Thank you!
We love it when our students grow! We are elated about the progress our students are making in Mathematics this school year. This chart represents overall student growth from Fall to Winter as measured by NWEA. Our elementary students grew far more and much faster than students across the country taking the same assessment with the same number of weeks of instruction. Our achievement goal is always the 50th percentile (national average) or higher. We are so proud of our students and staff members! Below is a breakdown.
Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
Grandview Elementary
Fall Achievement: 53rd percentile
Winter Achievement: 66th percentile
Growth: 69th percentile
Students began the year slightly above average and demonstrated strong growth. By winter, achievement moved well above average, reflecting progress that exceeded national norms.
Eastview Elementary
Fall Achievement: 47th percentile
Winter Achievement: 62nd percentile
Growth: 76th percentile
Students started slightly below average but made very strong progress. By winter, achievement moved to above average, indicating accelerated learning.
Everton Elementary
Fall Achievement: 49th percentile
Winter Achievement: 66th percentile
Growth: 81st percentile
Students began the year near the national average and demonstrated exceptionally strong growth. This resulted in achievement well above average by winter.
Fayette Central Elementary
Fall Achievement: 51st percentile
Winter Achievement: 72nd percentile
Growth: 85th percentile
Students began the year near the national average and demonstrated exceptionally strong growth, resulting in achievement levels that were well above average by winter.
Frazee Elementary
Fall Achievement: 42nd percentile
Winter Achievement: 52nd percentile
Growth: 65th Percentile
Students began the year below average and demonstrated steady, above average growth. By winter, achievement moved to slightly above average, indicating consistent improvement.
Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
Grandview Elementary
Fall Achievement: 53rd percentile
Winter Achievement: 66th percentile
Growth: 69th percentile
Students began the year slightly above average and demonstrated strong growth. By winter, achievement moved well above average, reflecting progress that exceeded national norms.
Eastview Elementary
Fall Achievement: 47th percentile
Winter Achievement: 62nd percentile
Growth: 76th percentile
Students started slightly below average but made very strong progress. By winter, achievement moved to above average, indicating accelerated learning.
Everton Elementary
Fall Achievement: 49th percentile
Winter Achievement: 66th percentile
Growth: 81st percentile
Students began the year near the national average and demonstrated exceptionally strong growth. This resulted in achievement well above average by winter.
Fayette Central Elementary
Fall Achievement: 51st percentile
Winter Achievement: 72nd percentile
Growth: 85th percentile
Students began the year near the national average and demonstrated exceptionally strong growth, resulting in achievement levels that were well above average by winter.
Frazee Elementary
Fall Achievement: 42nd percentile
Winter Achievement: 52nd percentile
Growth: 65th Percentile
Students began the year below average and demonstrated steady, above average growth. By winter, achievement moved to slightly above average, indicating consistent improvement.
BEST OF LUCK to Senior Cash Boulware who advanced to the Semi- State at New Castle this Saturday. The Spartan Family is so proud of you, Cash!
When: Saturday, February 14th @ 9am
Where: New Castle Fieldhouse
Tickets: $12 Cash at the Door or online through Eventlink
Enter: Doors 9 & 10
No outside food or drink permitted.
Follow along from home @ www.usabracketing.com
Good Luck, Cash!
When: Saturday, February 14th @ 9am
Where: New Castle Fieldhouse
Tickets: $12 Cash at the Door or online through Eventlink
Enter: Doors 9 & 10
No outside food or drink permitted.
Follow along from home @ www.usabracketing.com
Good Luck, Cash!
REMINDER! We'd love to have you join us tomorrow evening, February 11th, for our Natatorium Ribbon Cutting (6:30PM) and Open House (6:30-7:30). We are excited to show you the awesome work that's been done for our student athletes!
The Fayette County School Corporation will operate on a 2 Hour Delay on Friday, January 30th, 2026. We encourage the entire Spartan family to drive safely and cautiously. While roads are certainly passable, many, particularly in rural areas, are still snow covered. We would prefer that our students be safe and late than to drive unsafely. We extend a HUGE THANK YOU to those working to clear our roads, clean our lots and drives, and keep our community safe. Also, thank you for your patience and understanding as we have worked through making decisions that are in the best interest of our people. We are excited to see our students!
One of the strongest indicators of student success is consistent attendance. When students are present, they’re more likely to stay engaged, achieve academically, and build strong habits that carry into the future!
Just a little past the mid-year mark, we’re proud to celebrate our schools that are leading the way in attendance across Fayette County School Corporation.
Your commitment to getting students to school every day makes a real difference, not just in the classroom, but in long-term outcomes for our students. With this said, we are still shy of our goal of 96% attendance for the Corporation. Let's make the remainder of the school year even better! Thank you for making attendance a priority and for supporting student success every single day.
Just a little past the mid-year mark, we’re proud to celebrate our schools that are leading the way in attendance across Fayette County School Corporation.
Your commitment to getting students to school every day makes a real difference, not just in the classroom, but in long-term outcomes for our students. With this said, we are still shy of our goal of 96% attendance for the Corporation. Let's make the remainder of the school year even better! Thank you for making attendance a priority and for supporting student success every single day.
Due to today's school closure, the Food Pantry and Clothing Closet scheduled for today, Thursday, January 29th, at Little Spartans Preschool, has been canceled. The next distribution date will be Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The Fayette County School Corporation will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Plows have worked hard to clear snow, but many rural roads still remain difficult for busses to pass. Additionally, temperatures in the morning are forecasted to be dangerously cold. We are still working with the state on a possible waiver for missed days. At this time, this missed day will be made up on Thursday, May 28, 2026. There will be no eLearning tomorrow.
Due to continued hazardous road conditions, cold temperatures, and drifting snow, the Fayette County School Corporation will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. At this time, we have still not been granted additional asynchronous eLearning days, so this missed day will be made up on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. There will be no eLearning tomorrow. We will notify families and staff as soon as possible if this changes.
Fayette County School Corporation's Early Learning Center (Little Spartans Preschool) will have preschool opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year for children ages 3-5! Children must be 3 years old by August 1, 2026. Click the link to express interest for the 2026-2027 school year:
https://forms.gle/so9jxSK6fEDzCaUy9
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Due to continued hazardous road conditions, Fayette County School Corporation will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. At this time, we have not been granted additional asynchronous eLearning days, so this missed day will be made up on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. There will be no eLearning tomorrow. We will notify families and staff as soon as possible if this changes.
Due to dangerous road conditions, the Fayette County School Corporation will be closed on Monday, January 26th, 2026. Please note this day will be a make-up day on Friday, April 3rd, 2026.
Due to incoming weather, our CHS Natatorium Ribbon Cutting and Open House has been moved to February 11th. The Ribbon Cutting will begin at 6:30PM with the Open House to follow from 6:30-7:30PM. Go Spartans!
The Fayette County School Corporation is currently without phone service. We are working with our carrier who is investigating a possible fiber cut. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
One of the most impactful segments of our Professional Learning Day today was hearing from a panel of Connersville High School graduates about their experience at FCSC, the people who made a lasting impact on their lives, and how we can better prepare students for life after high school. The panel included:
Anna Chalker, WTHR in Indianapolis
Evan Shafer, All American Football Player at the University of Montana
Garrett Silcott, Union Savings and Loan
Luke Williams, Owner of Williams Heating and Cooling LLC
The panel was facilitated by current CHS student Mr. Brandt Lykins.
Their insight was super helpful as we plan opportunities and experiences that prepare students for success beyond our walls.
Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
Anna Chalker, WTHR in Indianapolis
Evan Shafer, All American Football Player at the University of Montana
Garrett Silcott, Union Savings and Loan
Luke Williams, Owner of Williams Heating and Cooling LLC
The panel was facilitated by current CHS student Mr. Brandt Lykins.
Their insight was super helpful as we plan opportunities and experiences that prepare students for success beyond our walls.
Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
