Fairview Fast 5
District News from the Fairview Park City Schools
On September 13, 2024, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released its 2023-2024 Ohio State Report Cards. The state report card includes a “5-Star Rating” in five component areas. We are excited to share that, for the second year in a row, the Fairview Park City School District has achieved an overall 5-star rating, the highest overall rating possible, based on our results in these areas.
The District received 5-star ratings, significantly exceeding state standards, in three components:
- Progress (the growth all students make based on their past performance)
- Graduation Rate (a measure of the four-year and five-year adjusted cohort graduation rate)
- Early Literacy (how well schools improve reading for at-risk students in grades K-3)
The district received a 4-star rating in the other two components:
- Achievement (how well students performed on state tests)
- Gap Closing (how well schools are closing the achievement gap between students based on income, race, ethnicity, or disability).
These report card results are due to the incredibly hard work and perseverance of our students, teachers, administrators, staff, and families. As we celebrate these results, we will continue to build on our strengths while addressing opportunities for continuous improvement.
We also want to remind everyone that these results are just one benchmark we use to measure the quality and rigor of the education our students deserve and our community expects. The assessments used in this report card data show a single point in time, judged by a single assessment.
The skills profile outlined in our strategic plan, the Fairview Advantage, aims to give students an additional portfolio of skills to help them succeed in the workforce, college, or post-secondary career options. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the Fairview Park City Schools. Your involvement and dedication are invaluable to us.
Sincerely,
Keith Ahearn
Superintendent
Homecoming Parade
Show your support and pride for Fairview High School by joining us for the annual Homecoming parade. Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to line the streets of Fairview Park near the high school to cheer on our students and their homecoming floats. It’s a classic fall tradition that our students look forward to each year.The parade features the Homecoming Court, the FHS Marching Band, Drill Team and more! It begins at 5:30 PM.
FHS Alumni Tailgate
Fairview High School alumni can show their school spirit and connect with old friends at the FHS Alumni Tailgate on October 4. The Tailgate will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the field at James B. Daley Stadium before the homecoming football game.
This event will be held rain or shine. Space is limited, so we ask FHS alumni to pre-register by filling out this form. Registration must be completed by Friday, September 27th.
Homecoming Game
Join us at 7:00 PM as the Fairview Warriors take on the Chagrin Falls Tigers in this CVC Valley Division matchup. Cheer on the football team and enjoy the sights and sounds of Friday Night Lights with the Fairview High School Marching Band, Cheerleaders, and Drill Team.
Are you planning on coming to the Homecoming game? Consider bringing in the following items to help fill Key Club's Care Closet. We're looking for the following donations to help families in need. FHS Key Club students will have a table at the game to accept any donations from the community. Thank you!
- School Supplies
- Deodorant
- Shampoo or Conditioner
- Soap/Body Wash
- Sanitary Products
- Laundry Detergent
- Lotion
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Toothbrushes
In our first alumni spotlight of this school year, we highlight Kimberly Kohut from the class of 1997.
Kohut has been involved with artistic swimming since her time at Fairview High School. She was recently elected President of USA Artistic Swimming, the national governing body for the sport recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. World Aquatics also recognizes USA Artistic Swimming for participation in the Olympic Games.
Kohut recently had the opportunity to travel to Paris this summer for the 2024 Olympic Games to cheer on the team.
Eighth graders at Lewis F. Mayer Middle School are not only learning about careers and the job market, but they’re also getting a head start on navigating it.
This year, the school introduced a new class called Career Explorations, an elective designed to introduce students to careers they may not have known about before. The class has three main components: a detailed look at 16 career clusters, the development of soft skills, and three service projects.
“We chose eighth grade because by the time they get to high school, where most schools use this program, they’ve already made decisions,” Career Exploration Teacher Laura Ponsart explained. “We wanted to give kids the time to explore, introduce and learn about different careers, and then that would drive what they would be doing in high school.”
With just a few weeks into school, new Associate Principal Ethan Lubera has already noticed a difference.
“It has been so welcoming, and it feels like this place has such a strong sense of community,” Lubera said of Fairview High School and the community of Fairview Park. “You could feel it right away by how people greet one another. Everybody says ‘hi’ to everybody - that’s not something that happens everywhere.”
The Fairview Park City School District’s Treasurer’s Office has earned two prestigious awards for its exemplary financial reporting for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada awarded the district the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Additionally, the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) granted the district the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). This accolade recognizes school districts that demonstrate the highest standards in financial transparency.
“These awards reflect the hard work and dedication of the Treasurer’s Office team,” said Treasurer Rob Showalter. “Their commitment to ensuring our district’s finances are reported accurately and transparently is key to earning these distinctions.
