Fayette County School Corporation

Did you know that Fayette County School Corporation can train YOU to be a bus driver? We are looking for responsible and passionate individuals to join the Spartan Family as bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, and event drivers. Reach out today to inquire about our upcoming paid training opportunities. Go Spartans! Darrell Drew ddrew@fayette.k12.in.us

The Food Pantry/Clothing Closet at LSP will be open on Thursday, September 12th and 26th, 4:00-6:00pm. No identification is required. All are welcome.

Connersville Middle School had an incredible two days of inspiration, self-reflection, and fellowship this week during Challenge Day 2024! A HUGE THANK YOU to our adult volunteers, sponsor Reid Health, and our friends at Challenge Day for an impactful experience. Participants of Challenge Day "experience powerful love and belonging, connect across lines of difference, and move toward creating the culture they want in their school." To find out more about Challenge Day, please visit www.challengeday.org. Great things are happening at Fayette County!

HUGE Congratulations are in store for two of our current Connersville High School students and one recent graduate for finishing first, second, and third in a NATIONAL (yes, national) contest through Purdue University. The National High School Fishing Lure Design Contest challenged students, using principles of ecosystem interactions and buoyancy, to design and 3D print real fishing lures that imitate the behaviors of aquatic insects. Congratulations to Mr. Hobson and other CHS staff for providing rich and immersive opportunities for our students as part of our Engineering pathway. And, of course, congratulations to the winners: 1st Place- JR Pfeiffer 2nd Place- Lincoln Pflum 3rd Place- Matt Stevens Great things are happening at Fayette County!

Check it out! Job well done to Mr. Revalee and his students for building and donating 7 doghouses to an awesome cause. Our friends from Heroes Wildlife Adventures were present at Connersville High School this morning, furry friends at their side, to take the doghouses to their new home. Heroes Wildlife Adventures is a nonprofit organization that provides unique hunting and fishing opportunities, outdoor recreation, and help purchasing service dogs for our military heroes and first responders. Great things are happening at Fayette County!

We are excited about the start of the Fall sports season for our Spartan student athletes. This is a great time to reflect and remember that we all have a role to play in creating a positive, healthy environment for competition. Thank you in advance for setting an incredible example for our children! Go Spartans!

Friendly reminder...next Monday, August 12th is the first "Early Release Monday" for both our Elementary Schools and CHS. Please plan accordingly.

Today was a great day!!! It's so great to have our kiddos back in our buildings. We are looking forward to an incredible year! Great things are happening at Fayette County!

The Fayette County School Corporation family had an incredible morning of fellowship and learning today as we anticipate the return of our students. We can't wait to see them tomorrow! Great things are happening at Fayette County!

Food Pantry/Clothing Closet; no identification is required; all are welcome.

Fayette County School Corporation Families, As we get closer to the start of school, we would like to remind you of the importance of your child's regular attendance at school. If your child is not here, our incredible educators cannot teach them. Also, we all have an obligation to help our students develop the durable skills necessary to be employable adults. In short, showing up matters! And finally, it's the law. Thank you for your help this school year getting your child to school on time each and every day they are able. Great things are happening at Fayette County!

Spartan Family, We are just a few days away from the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Students should plan to return to school on Wednesday, August 7th. We thank you in advance for your grace and patience as we work hard to iron out beginning of the year transportation needs. It's not too late to register your child to attend the Fayette County School Corporation. Please contact your child's school to do so. If you are unsure which school your child should attend, please call our FCSC Office at (765) 825-2178 . It's going to be an incredible school year and we can't wait to welcome back our students! Great things are happening at Fayette County!

IMPORTANT REMINDER! Under new Indiana law, school districts such as Fayette County School Corporation must adopt policies banning wireless communication devices during instructional time. This includes phones, tablets, laptops, and gaming systems, as well as any other devices that can provide communication between two parties. Due to this new legislation and out of a desire to better serve students, the following policies will be enforced in our school buildings during the 2024-2025 school year. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Phones and other devices must be powered down and away during school hours. CONNERSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL: Phones and other devices must be powered down and in lockers during school hours. CONNERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Phones and other devices are permitted to be carried by students, but must be away and not in use during instructional time.

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FCSC is looking for a bus aide for the 2024-2025 school year!

Please help us welcome Mr. Jeremy Duncan as the new Superintendent of the Fayette County School Corporation. Mr. Duncan most recently served as the Superintendent of the South Henry School Corporation the past three years where the Corporation saw a 14% increase in student population, multiple facility upgrades, increases in student achievement, and more. Previous to his time at South Henry, Mr. Duncan has served as an Elementary Principal, Jr. Sr. High School Assistant Principal, Campus Pastor, coach, and 5th grade teacher. Most importantly, Mr. Duncan is a father and husband. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Brandy, and has two incredible children, Catherine (20) and Carter (17). Mr. Duncan stated, "I am eager to get to know and serve the awesome people of Fayette County and become a part of the Spartan Family."

Chartwells would love for you to be a part of their team!

It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of one of our students. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. In light of this loss, we recognize the importance of supporting our students and staff in coping with their grief. Counseling services will be available on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Connersville Middle School from 10 AM to 2 PM. We encourage anyone who feels the need to talk, share their feelings, or seek support to take advantage of these services. During times of sorrow, it is vital for our community to come together and support one another. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance or simply someone to talk to. We are here for you.

Early Release Monday for all FCSC Elementary Schools for the 2024-2025 school year Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to announce a new initiative aimed at enhancing student achievement and supporting our dedicated teachers. Starting for the 2024/2025 school year, FCSC Elementary Schools will implement an early release on the first Monday of each month. On these days, schools will dismiss students between 1:30 and 1:35 PM. Transportation will be provided, with buses running an hour earlier than usual on these early release days. The early release initiative is designed to bolster student performance in key academic areas. By dedicating additional time for professional development, our teachers can increase the effectiveness of Tier 1 instruction in both math and reading, as indicated by CFA data and ILEARN checkpoints. This dedicated time is expected to lead to an increase in IREAD pass rates and higher achievement in ILEARN assessments for both math and reading.

There are a lot of questions about how the school board goes about choosing a new superintendent and rumors that we already have applicants whose names we know (which we don’t). We decided we wanted to use a search team to help us find the right person. We interviewed Indiana School Board Association, who has an arm that does superintendent searches. We also interviewed the University Team who is comprised of education professor/previous superintendents from Indiana State University, Ball State University, Purdue University and Indiana University. This group is currently involved in 22 of the 29 superintendent searches currently happening across Indiana. The board chose to go with the University Team and have provided them with a personalized ‘common’ application (personalized for FCSC), which was then posted through a number of education associations, as well as through their own connections via the alumni at each university. After applicants apply, the University Team will call each one individually and ‘vet’ them to see if they are a good fit for FCSC. They will present us with all applicants, and name those that they felt rose to the top. We will meet again on Tuesday, May 14th, for a 4-hour executive session, to go over candidates. Until that time, we do not know how many people applied for the position or who those individuals are. We will not get any of that information until we meet on the 14th. If you have any other questions pertaining to this process, please feel free to contact any of your school board members.