Attention Polar Bear Nation: Tomorrow we celebrate the accomplishments of the class of 2025 with the Senior Recognition ceremony at 8:00 am in our auditorium. Family members are welcome to come share in the accomplishments of the seniors, but we are not open to the general public. Seniors need to be in the new gym by 7:30 am in their nice clothes & graduation gowns. The afternoon will be spent with seniors performing celebration walkthroughs at their elementary & middle schools. Lets Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Good news, the new system installed recently to automatically contact emergency services is in perfect working order! My apologies for causing anyone concern this afternoon, I forgot to call ahead to warn of a monthly fire drill, so we had real trucks come to the school. Thank you to our hard working first responders who came by to check up on us. Thank you and Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Senior parents of Honor Graduates. If your student has not ordered their Honor Stole, or cords, the deadline for that is Friday May 2nd. They may be paid for by School Cash Online, or by cash or check through Mrs. Myers, in the Counselor’s office. Please check students live grades or google PAWS classroom for more information.
Attention Polar Bear Nation: This morning we have the distinct honor of inducting juniors into the National Honor Society. For those who are interested in watching a live feed, the link is below. Go Bears!
https://www.youtube.com/live/MypV-BAHFrk?si=EkGGsib8uWfnadd3
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Our annual LSIC town hall meeting is coming up on Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30pm in the library. Please come to discuss school wide issues with representatives from the FSHS LSIC. To protect privacy rights, no personal issues will be discussed in this open forum.
Well Polar Bear Nation, they did it again! FSHS Student Council once again going above and beyond and being nationally recognized for their tireless work. We are one of 3 schools in the entire state recognized with this honor. Here's what the National Association of Student Councils had to say:
On behalf of the National Association of Student Councils (NASC), we are thrilled to officially recognize your Fairmont Sr High School Student Council as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence (NCOE)!
This prestigious award is a testament to the highest standards of quality, leadership, innovation, and community engagement that your council consistently demonstrates through its operation, projects, and activities.
Congratulations to all of our Military Signing Day students on securing their futures with the US Armed Forces. Guest speakers Sergeant Major Zacchary Custer of our very own 1-201st Field Artillery Battalion (check out the historical plaque at the FSHS Fieldhouse) as well as Mr. Frank Vitale, WV Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (WVCASA) and former WV Board of Education member did not disappoint! Pictured in their signing with the WV National Guard is Rocco Tarley and Riley Hardesty. Congrats!!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Tomorrow is the big day! SAT and PSAT at Fairmont Senior for all 9th, 10th and 11th grade students. Please get a good nights rest, have a good breakfast and be here on time with a charged chrome book and your chagrining cord. You won't need your bookbag, and leave all "extra" electronic devices at home please. Let's Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Congrats to Jack Bowen and Alex Merrifield for their outstanding performances at the WV World Languages event at Fairmont State this past Friday. Alex Merrifield recited a poem in Italian and Jackson Bowen competed with a video all in Italian about the importance of studying a World Language in WV and especially Italian for him because of his Italian heritage. He also won 3rd place. Thank you Mrs. Battaglia for this awesome opportunity!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: You may have noticed repairs have started on our front gates after the hit and run last fall. Please do not use this area to enter or leave campus until work has been completed. The area has yellow tape as a reminder not to enter. Thank you and Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Yesterday your student received their 3rd 9 weeks report card, as well as their attendance data. Please take time to review both with your student, as this is the grade that will be used to calculate their 2nd semester overall grade. Thank you and Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Wednesday, March 26th is an important day for all FSHS students. All 9th, 10th and 11th graders will be doing their digital readiness check for the PSAT and SAT test April 9th. Bring your charged Chromebook that day. Seniors will be getting their graduation orders, as well as graduation contracts and other valuable information. If seniors are not present Wednesday morning, it will be some time before we can distribute grad supplies individually. Please make sure your student is in attendance Wednesday, March 26th. Thank you and Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Parents, if you haven't done so already, please check your student's LiveGrades for a parent survey. The link will take you to a survey form with a few questions on how FSHS is doing. We use the information gathered from the survey to help guide professional learning and planning for the next school year. Thank you and Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: We have just secured a fan bus to take students to Charleston for the boys state basketball tournament 1st round game on Tuesday, March 18. Students need to purchase a ticket ($8) in the main office & return the signed permission form by Tuesday morning at 8:00 am. Students must have no major disciplinary infractions & can not have missed more than 5 periods in any 1 class this semester.
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Thank you, our code red drill is now complete. Thank you
Good afternoon Polar Bear Nation. Fairmont Senior High School will be having a code red drill at 1:00 pm today, Wednesday March 5, 2025. The drill should last approximately 10 minutes as we practice safety measures with staff and students. Please refrain from entering campus between now and 1:30 pm today so we may complete the drill. Access to the buildings will be denied during the drill. Your student will not be permitted to leave during the drill as well. Thank you
Attention Polar Bear Seniors: If you haven't already done so, you need to buy your cap & gown ASAP from jostens.com You must have an approved cap & gown for graduation. If you are reusing a family members cap & gown, or have problems purchasing, please see Mrs. Myers in the guidance office. We have over 60 seniors that have not purchased the required cap & gown yet. You can't walk if you don't have the correct cap & gown. Thank you & Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation : We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Marion County STEAM Festival, taking place on March 22nd! This exciting event will bring together students, educators, and enthusiasts from across the county to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).
Event Details:
Date: March 22nd
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: On the Campus of Marion County Schools STEAM Center, 400 Alta Vista Ave. Fairmont, WV 26554
The festival will feature a variety of interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and inspiring presentations from industry professionals. It's a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their interests, learn new skills, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Registration: To register for the event, please scan the QR code located on the attached flyers.
We encourage you to register early to secure your spot and ensure you don't miss out on any of the exciting activities planned for the day.
We look forward to seeing you at the Marion County STEAM Festival!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Today is parent-teacher conferences at FSHS. From 3:00-6:00 pm we welcome you to come visit with your students' teachers in their classrooms. Don't worry, there will be student guides to point you in the right direction. Also, today we are handing out scheduling information which includes an unofficial transcript for your student. Feel free to use those documents to help guide your meetings with teachers as well. Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: With the 2-hour delay scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd, we will still be holding exams for the ELA and Business/CTE classes. As well, we WILL be sending morning Votech students to the tech center on 2-hour delays moving forward. Go Bears!