Fairfield Public Schools

The Teton County 4-H Fair begins next week!! Please come join the fun on Friday, June 27th at the Weatherbeater Arena Grounds in Choteau. There will be a community social and dance with live music provided by the band Blackberry Jam from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Dirty Wiener food truck will be available for your dinner needs. All are invited to enjoy the concert and walk through the barns to check out the 4-H animals! Your support of Teton County 4-H youth is appreciated!

Just a reminder, Friday, June 6 will be the final day of FFA plant sales. Stop by their stand on HWY 89 in front of Treasure State seed between 4:00-7:00 pm every day through Friday if you would like to buy some plants and support the Fairfield FFA chapter.

The FHS Tennis team wrapped up their season with a trip to the state tournament in Missoula last weekend. We qualified two doubles teams (Kamree Pearson & Keira Bender, and Taylee Pearson & Kameron Lidstrom) and one singles player, McKenzie Swensen. After winning the Divisional Championship the week before, the Lady Eagles had a great opportunity to bring home some individual and team hardware again this year. Last year, Fairfield brought home a 3rd place team trophy and the state championship in doubles. McKenzie Swensen and the doubles team of Kamree Pearson & Keira Bender made it into the championship matches. Although they both ended up on the losing end of the score at the end of the day, they came in second in the state in their respective divisions. The girls represented our school and community well. Not only did they show great tennis skills, they displayed exceptional sportsmanship, and they scored enough team points to secure the team State Championship trophy before they even competed on Saturday. Thank you to all of the players, coaches, and spectators who showed up in Missoula to support our student athletes. You made our school and community proud!

The Fairfield FFA chapter will be conducting their annual plant sales every weekday from 4:00-7:00 pm from now until June 6th on the north end of town along Highway 89. They starter plants of tomatoes, peppers, varieties of squash, zucchini, and cucumbers on hand. Other plants may be available up on request. Plants are $5 each, and the proceeds benefit the Fairfield FFA.

The school year is coming to a close this week, but we still have some student-athletes participating in state tournaments this weekend. Please join us in sending off the tennis and track state participants. The tennis team will leave for Missoula on Wednesday, May 21 at 4:00. pm. They will get a fire truck escort out of town , traveling down Central Avenue from the school. The track team will leave at 10:30 am on Thursday, May 22 down the same route. If you are able, it would be great for these hardworking student-athletes to see lots of community members lining the street to see them off.

We will hold our 8th-grade promotion ceremony on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend this brief ceremony to recognize our students' transition to high school. Parents, please have your students at the school by 5:40 to allow time for pictures. The 8th-graders will check out of school on Wednesday and do not need to come to school on Thursday.

Fairfield High School's 85th annual commencement ceremony will begin at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025. All are welcome to join us in celebrating this year's graduating class.

As you may have already heard, there was a report of a bear sighting in the area near the town of Fairfield. School administration has been in communication with FWP since hearing about it. At this point, we believe there is no potential threat or risk for students at the school or those getting off at their bus stops. The bear is NOT near the school, and does NOT appear to be moving toward the school. All bus drivers have been notified, and they will be extra cautious and watchful as they drop off their students. If any situation seems unsafe, we will err on the side of caution and contact parents as needed.

As the end of the year quickly approaches, we are asking that all lunch accounts are paid in full. High School Students are not allowed to check out of school until their accounts are paid. Thank you

Attention North Central MT: Fairfield, Augusta, Simms, Power, and Choteau. You are all invited to an important Town Hall Meeting in Fairfield on Wednesday, May 14th at 5 pm. The meeting will be conducted at the Fairfield School Gymnasium with a presentation and information regarding the upcoming US Air Force upgrades to the existing Minuteman III System to the new Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System. There will be significant work being done in our area, which might affect access, farmland, and communities in our area. Please see the QR Code attached for more information and a chance to submit questions or concerns before the meeting.

Thank You to Eagle Pride On behalf of the Fairfield School District, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the Eagle Pride parent organization for their incredible support, especially during Teacher Appreciation Week. Your ongoing dedication—whether through providing meals during Parent-Teacher Conferences, organizing fun and engaging student activities, or stepping in to meet a wide range of school needs—truly makes a difference. Your efforts are seen, felt, and deeply appreciated by our administration, staff, and students. We are grateful for all that you do to help make Fairfield a vibrant and supportive place to learn and grow. Thank you, Eagle Pride!

There are several police and emergency responder vehicles parked around the school this afternoon. There is NOT an emergency. Deputy Mark Grove Teton County EMS, Montana Highway Patrol, and several others are volunteering their time to do a demonstration on the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. They have done this program in the past, and we are thankful to everyone who is helping out today to keep our students safe on the roads.

POSITION OPENINGS The Fairfield School is accepting applications for the following position vacancies for the 2025-2026 School Year All Positions are Open Until Filled. • 7-12 Science Teacher - Broadfield • Education Paraprofessional / Secretary Asst. *Job Description available upon request. Wages DOE • Route/Trip Bus Drivers • Substitutes: Teachers, Kitchen Staff, and Bus Drivers Applications can be found online at: www.fairfield.k12.mt.us under the "Employment" Tab. Or, you can contact the school office at 467-2528 during regular business hours. Denise Grant - Business Manager Dustin Gordon - Superintendent Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wages and Salaries are DOE

Fairfield Public School will offer optional mental wellness screenings for students in grades 6–12 on Wed, April 30. Screenings are safe, confidential, and help identify students who may need extra support. If you would like to opt-out of this screening, please reach out to Mr. Wilson or Mrs. Tacke and we will send you an opt-out form.

Schedule Change: Due to a scheduling situation that was beyond our control, the District 1B District Track Meet is scheduled for Thursday, May 8. This is also the date of our annual 5-12 Pops Concert. After several discussions and careful consideration, we have decided to change the date of the Pops Concert to Wednesday, May 7. Although there should not have been a conflict between the two events, we feel that this is the best option for the performance of our student-athletes for both the music concert and track meets. We understand that there may be conflicts with other after-school events, but still feel this is the best option for our students. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We have updated the Pops Concert on our school calendar.

The State of Mind community presentation has been moved from the Faster Basset to the Community Hall. There will be pizza from the Faster Basset available at the Community Hall from 6:00-7:00. The presentation will start at 7:00 and is approximately 80 minutes long. Anyone who lives or works in the Fairfield community is invited to attend.

The Fairfield chapter of Skills USA competed in the state competition this past weekend. They were very successful and brought home some awards in different divisions. Robyn Mathison took 1st in Architectural drafting, and Ryder Carper took 1st in Cabinet Making. Porter Hatch took 2nd in Cabinet Making, Aubrey Schubarth took 3rd place in Culinary, Isaiah Talton took 2nd place in Culinary, and Colter Dowdy was 3rd in Architectural Drafting. The QuizBowl team consisting of Porter Hatch, Colter Dowdy, Ryder Carper, Robyn Mathison, Isaiah Talton, Aubrey Schubarth, and Ashyr Tweet took 1st place in the state. They are pictured with their advisor, Mr. RJ Rogers. Congratulations to all of the participants!

PARENTS: TRY OUT FOR MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATER TODAY MONDAY, APRIL 7TH ... 3:30 PM IN THE LITTLE GYM....PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CHILD AT 5:45 .

FAIRFIELD SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN (4-6YRS) SCREENING DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 TIME: 9:00-2:00 PLACE: HIGH SCHOOL BIG GYM THIS PROGRAM IS FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO WILL BE ATTENDING KINDERGARTEN THIS FALL. YOUR CHILD MUST TURN 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 TO ATTEND KINDERGARTEN THIS FALL. BIG SKY COOPERATIVE FROM CONRAD WHO SPECIALIZES IN DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES, WILL BE TESTING THE CHILDREN. AREAS THAT ARE SCREENED WILL BE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE, VISION, CONCEPT SKILLS, FINE MOTOR SKILLS, GROSS MOTOR SKILLS AND VISION. FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL 406-467-2425.

JUST A REMINDER THERE IS "NO SCHOOL" THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 21ST.