NEW ENTRANCE FOR THE MS:  The Middle School now has a new entrance, in the front of the building.  All parent pick ups and drop offs will be through this entrance between the hours of 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, ONLY   Please use entrance “B”.   Drop off and pick up before and after school is still in the back of the building, entrance “C”.

POWERSCHOOL FORMS:  Please remember, if you haven’t already done so, to go into PowerSchool and update your forms for the 25 - 26 school year.

ATTENTION 7TH GRADE PARENTS:   Reminder to get your student’s Tdap & MCV4 proof into the MS office by Friday, September 5, 2025.

ATTENTION 7TH GRADE PARENTS:   Deputy Mitchell will be teaching DARE to the 7th graders.  Please see the attached DARE letter.  LETTER

CHOIR FOR 7TH & 8TH GRADERS:   If you are interested in joining choir, please look at the attached flyer.  It will be held during your 9th period FLEX, for 1st semester only.  It will begin in September.   Any questions, email Ms. Cooper - tcooper@fairbankspanthers.org     FLYER

8TH GRADE PARENTS:  The eighth grade incentive program involves students earning play money which they can spend on snacks and school supplies.  At the end of each quarter they will have the opportunity to attend a silent auction to bid on more expensive items.  This incentive program is most successful with parent donations.  If you are willing to donate, please see the AMAZON LIST HERE or scan the qr code. Thank you in advance for your support from home!

Athletic News:  Stay up to date with district athletic news, games, and other events here: Fairbanks Athletic Page

Fairbanks Broadcast Link:

https://fan.hudl.com/United-States/OH/Milford-Center/organization/19264/Fairbanks-High-School

Team Shop: 

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/ohio/milfordcenter/fairbanks-high-school

Ticket Box Office:

 https://fairbankspanthers.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

Website:

https://schools.snap.app/fairbanks  - PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR CHANGES

PARENT REMINDER:   Please remember, we are no longer using Final Forms district wide.  ANY and ALL changes need to be made in PowerSchool.  This will need to be completed and signed prior to each school year.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.  Log-in for the Parent PowerSchool account: https://ps-frbk.metasolutions.net/public/home.html. The information to be reviewed and updated is located under “Forms'' and then “Enrollment.” Complete each form, clicking “submit” to move to the next form. You will go through this process for each student in your account. Families will need to have their PowerSchool account set-up. To view a tutorial, please watch this video: Navigating PowerSchool Forms.

ABSENCE REMINDER:   If your child is going to miss for any reason, please call the school @ 937-349-9000, option #1, then option #2.  Please call before 9:00 AM.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.

SCHOOL FEES:  Fee invoices have been recorded in MSB.   If you do not have a MSB(MySchoolBucks) account, please make one.   You can either pay fees online through MSB, or send in a check with your child to the office to pay.   There is a service fee if you pay online through MSB.   If you have any questions regarding fees, please contact the office.  Thank you.

ATTENTION PARENTS:  When emailing in attendance or transportation change, please use MSO@fairbankspanthers.org  This is for MS students only.  Thank you.

ATTENTION PARENTS:  If you use MySchoolBucks for lunches, please make note that Myschoolbucks fee is going up to $3.25 per transaction effective March 7.   You can ALWAYS send a check in with your student to avoid the fee.

BUS REMINDER:  Just as a friendly reminder, there is no riding home on the bus w/friends.   Students are only permitted to ride their assigned bus.   Our buses are crowded and are not able to handle any extra students.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.

For families (with children ages 6-14) who would benefit from the Triple P Online Parenting Series.  Triple P is an excellent, evidence-based program – live engagement provides an opportunity for real discussion and problem solving.  If you have any questions you can reach Melinda Moreno at mmoreno@actionforchildren.org

 BIG NEWS, MIDDLE SCHOOLERS! 
LifeWise is now for 6th–8th grade — and it's gonna be awesome! 

You heard that right — LifeWise is leveling up and coming to middle school for the 2025–26 school year! 

Take a break from the usual Flex routine and jump into something that's fun, real, and all about building your faith — right during the school day.

 Starts Friday, September 5th

• 6th Grade → during Lunch/second half of Flex

• 7th & 8th Grade → during 9th Period Flex

Ask your parents to sign you up now at LifeWise.org/fairbanksoh

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something big!

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