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8800 Holden Blvd • Fairfield, OH 45014Phone: 513-942-2999 • Fax: 513-942-3288 • www.fairfieldcityschools.com

Volume 10

Issue 2

January/February 2016

PrincipalBilly Smith

Assistant PrincipalKari Hansee

Assistant PrincipalKyle Jamison

Assistant PrincipalAustin Sanders

The Mission of Fairfield High School, working in collaboration with the home and community, is to instill in all students the desire and skills for academic, character, and social development. This is provided in a safe and nurturing environment that is respectful of each student’s learning style, potential, and cultural diversity in order to cultivate responsible and productive citizens for the future.

The students and staff at Fairfield Senior High School have been working hard to ensure success for each of our students at FHS. As a school, district, and community we have much to celebrate. I would like to share you with you some of the accomplishments that we’ve been celebrating at Fairfield High School.

We would like to congratulate Adam Brewer. Adam earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36. Nationally, while the actual number of students

earning the top score varies from year to year, on average, less than 1% of students who take the ACT earns the top score. Among test takers in the high school graduating class of 2015, only 1,598 of more than 1.92 million students earned an ACT Composite score of 36. Congratulations, Adam!

Recently, Zach Birdsall, a junior at FHS, finished 10th in the state cross country meet with a time of 15:35. This time broke the record that was previously held by John Dixon since 2002. Congratulations to Zach on an outstanding finish to a great season!

The Fairfield High School Marching Band finished its 2015 season by adding to its long list of awards. On Sunday, November 1st, they earned a “superior” rating at the state competition that was held at Dayton’s Welcome Stadium. The performance concluded a series of strong showings by the band this year. We are so proud of our talented students and directors. In addition, we are so thankful for the parents and family members that have been so supportive of our band throughout the season.

Under the direction of Mindy Reed, our drama department put on their fall production, “Steel Magnolias.” Under the direction of Jay Muldoon, the department put on their production of “Museum.” These productions served as a showcase for our talented students and staff. We have much to celebrate and be thankful for in our school and our community.

Sincerely,

Billy Smith

Indian Enquirer • Issue #2January/February 2016

Published 5 times per year

Fairfield City School DistrictFairfield Administration Building

4641 Bach LaneFairfield, OH 45014

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IMPORTANT DATES

December 23 – Conference Exchange Day – No School

December 24 – Winter Break Begins – No School

January 4 – School Resumes

January 8 – End of 1st Semester

January 18 – Martin Luther King Day – No School

February 10 – Progress Reports

February 15 – Presidents’ Day – No School

March 14 – End of 3rd Quarter

March 25 – April 1 Spring Break – No School

BUTLER TECH OPEN HOUSEParents and students interested in learning more about the campuses and programs offered by Butler Tech are invited to attend an open house on Thursday, January 14th from 6-9pm. Butler Tech representatives will be available at DRL (main campus), School of the Arts (Hamilton), Bioscience Center (West Chester) and the Natural Science Center (Monroe).

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDSSeniors should be reminded to check their Naviance Scholarship Website every few weeks to see what new scholarships have been announced. The website is updated every day to include all opportunities that come through the Guidance Office.

Any senior who receives a monetary award/scholarship should bring a copy of the award to their counselor to make sure they are included in the Senior Award Night Program in May. Information regarding the Senior Award Night will be upcoming in a future newsletter.

APPLYING TO BUTLER TECHApplications are now available online and can be submitted online as well.

1. Go to butlertech.org/hsapplication2. Fill out the application3. Click submit

Questions? Please see Ms. Schur in the Guidance Office

*****Priority Deadline is January 31st*****

COSTA RICA BOUND!Mrs. Dengel is taking students to Costa Rica June 20-27, 2016, and there is still room! Students are travelling with World Strides International, an educational travel company that has been giving top-notch tours for 50 years. Highlights of the trip include a zipline in the jungle, volcano visit, and earning a free college credit! For more information, contact Mrs. Dengel at dengel_a@fairfield-city.k12.oh.us, or visit worldstrides.com/enroll. Username: costarica2016. Password: dengel.

Advertise in the Indian Enquirer! This is a wonderful way for your company to get community recognition and exposure,

and at the same time help support your local schools!Laurie McCoy • 513-942-2999

Fairfield High School

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FAIRFIELD ACADEMY NEWSCongratulations goes out to our most recent early Academy graduates for the Class of 2016: Mikayla Sexton, Nick Snelbaker, Shelbie Dennler, Brittany Stewart…..Way to go!

Do you know where your child stands for graduation credits and post-graduation plans? The end of the first semester is January 8th. Students should have finished or be very close to finishing their semester courses in PEAK. Please encourage them to work hard and put in extra time, outside of their session, to reach this goal. Feel free to call 858-7600 if you have questions or want to check on their progress.

Inclement weather – It’s that time again when the weather may force a delay or closing. When FCSD is on a 2 hour delay, the AM session at the Academy will be cancelled. There is a limited number of days in which this session can be cancelled before students will be required to attend additional days at the end of the school year. You will be notified if extra days are required. If a session is cancelled or school is closed, students should still log in from home to keep pace. This is one advantage to online learning!

The next conference date for the Academy is Thursday, February 11th from 3:00 – 6:30. Call 858-7600 to schedule a time.

Seniors, have you ordered your cap and gown, paid your fees, and turned in your Senior picture? Check with Mr. Chilcote ASAP.

PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONSDuring the February conference night (Thursday, February 11th), the guidance department will be presenting two parent information sessions. At 5pm, we will offer a presentation on Advanced Standing / Dual Credit classes offered at FHS through Cincinnati State. At 6pm, a session will be offered on Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO). Both presentations will take place in the Community Room at the High School. If you have any questions, please contact the guidance office at 942-2999.

Your diploma says Miami University. Your degree says you made a wise choice.

Exp. 1/31/16 Exp. 1/31/16

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STUDENT DIRECTED ONE ACT FESTIVAL!Get excited for the 2016 Student Directed One Act Festival! We have five fabulous directors putting on five wonderful one-act plays on February 6th, 2016!

Plays will start at 1 pm and will run for about 90 minutes each; the last play should start tentatively at 7 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door only. You can purchase a ticket to one play for $5, or gain access to all five plays for a mere $8! Come and celebrate the efforts of our student directors, seniors Elizabeth Detcher, Hannah Hensler, Kat Johnson, Emily Niehaus, and Ellie Parker!

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SPRING MUSICAL AUDITIONS! Auditions for the Spring Musical, Big Fish, will be held December 21 with call backs on December 22. See Mr. Clark for music. A music rehearsal will be held December 15 after school in the choral room: 2:45 – 3:15 for women and 3:15 – 3:45 for men. Wear clothes that you can dance and move in for both the audition and the call back. Auditions and call backs will be split into three parts: vocal, choreography, and acting. Any questions see Mr. Massie in 3215. Fairfield Summer Theatre will present the 6th annual A Night of Broadway and

Hot Chocolate on January 16, 2016 at 8pm. Along with a live band, this year’s concert will feature a dozen outstanding FST alumni singing songs from the greatest Broadway shows of the last half-century, including a sneak peek of this coming summer’s regional premiere musical, Billy Elliot! Complimentary hot chocolate and treats will be served at intermission.

Tickets are $16 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. (513) 874-SHOW

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5MUSIC NEWS TO NOTEPlease refer to the Tempo Club Calendar and join us in the Performing Arts Center for all our upcoming concerts. Concerts are free and open to the public. All concerts begin at 7:00 pm.

BAND MUSIC NEWSOMEA District XIII Large Group Festival is on March 11th and 12th. We are fortunate to host this event and need many volunteers as we welcome bands from all over southwestern Ohio. Anyone that would like to volunteer for this group, please notify Mrs. Wilhelm or any band director through the Fairfield City Schools website.

DCI – Our annual Drum Corps International show will be taking place on June 27th. Simply go to http://DrumCorpsShow.com to select and purchase your tickets on-line today.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our students who performed in District XIII Honor Band and Honor Jazz Band.

CHORAL NEWSBe sure to come to the Fairfield Crystal Classic on March 19! For more details including a schedule and ticket costs, check out www.crystalclassic.org.

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COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURINGEngineering students used the CNC machine and laser engraver to create custom amplifiers for their cellphones. Computer Integrated Manufacturing is a new class offered at Fairfield sponsored by Butler Tech. To see more projects and learn more about engineering courses at Fairfield, follow us on Twitter @FHS_Engineering.