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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.

YEARBOOK ART CONTEST:  Are you interested in designing the cover for the FMS 2025 - 2026 Yearbook?   Entry forms are on the bookcase by the office.  The contest runs from September 30 - October 13.   Entries need to be turned into the MS office by Monday, October 13, 2025.

POWER OF PEN:  Power of the Pen in a competitive creative writing team for seventh and eighth graders only.  The tournament provides a unique opportunity for you to meet other creative students from all over Ohio.  It also  provides opportunities for medallions, trophies, scholarships, and even publication. You can participate without attending the after school meetings if sports practices get in the way, but you would need to find time to write each week.  Contact Mrs. Scott by email for more information.  sscott@fairbankspanthers.org

FMS Night @ The Maize:   Oct. 16 from 8 - 10  Night at the Maize

If your family is in need of support this holiday season, Care Train of Union County is now accepting applications! Care Train offers food vouchers and toys to families across Union County during the holidays. To receive assistance, you MUST complete the application.   Applications must be completed by Nov. 1, 2025.  Please follow this link to the application.

Families:  As the seasons are changing, we have an opportunity through Project Warmth to provide students with warm clothing including hats, gloves, coats, boots, outerwear, etc. If your student has a need, please reach out to Mrs. Hooper directly and she will help to facilitate getting you those items in a discreet and confidential manner. Thank you so much.  alisonhooper@fairbankspanthers.org or 937-349-9000   X 1501

INTERESTED IN CROCHET/KNITTING CLUB:  If you are interested in coming to knit and crochet club to either learn or work on your projects, we are meeting Friday from 3-4:30 in Mrs. Scott's room.

ROBOTICS: Any student interested in participating on the robotics team should fill out an application as we have limited spots available for this year’s team.  Online applications can be submitted through Google forms at the following website: https://forms.gle/Zdg7pU6wLgtWb6BV9

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!

2025 Friday Night Lights Cheer Clinic: The Fairbanks Cheerleading Program will be hosting their annual Friday Night Lights Cheer Clinic this October! Please see this flyer for more information. You can register online by clicking here and may submit payment to Mrs. A at FES or pay online by clicking here. Please e-mail Mrs. A at mauchmuty@fairbankspanthers.org with any questions!   

Flyer : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pWOJLhEzgc0z5mvHOORtR4Bwury5FWF1/view?usp=drive_link

Registration : https://forms.gle/4ss7sE2mKnAQsGRN9

Payment : https://givebutter.com/8kRX3B

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

PANTHER PAWLOOZA:  Join Us for Panther Pawlooza on November 1.  Panther Pawlooza is an adults-only fundraiser that supports all of our Fairbanks high school and middle school student athletes and their uniforms. Each school team receives new uniforms every four years through fundraising efforts by the athletic boosters including the concession stand and Panther Pawlooza. Help us support our student athletes and join us for an evening of fun with a chance to win cash and other prizes! Reserve your tickets today: https://givebutter.com/2025pawlooza

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.

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”.

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.

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.

CLOTHING OPTION:  Mainstreet Treasures has an online store available with Fairbanks swag that is open until September 28th: https://panthersfall25.itemorder.com/ 

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!

Middle School LifeWise Open House & Game Night!  Hey Fairbanks middle schoolers! Grab your friends and come hang out at our LifeWise Open House Game Night this Tuesday, Sept. 30th from 6:30–7:30 PM at Lighthouse Church (9505 Unionville Rd, Plain City).  We’ll be playing a big game of kickball, talking about our awesome Ark Encounter Field Trip, and of course—there will be free snacks & drinks! Don’t miss out on the fun!  FLYER

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