Attention Polar Bear Nation: If your child is currently enrolled in one or more AP classes at Fairmont Senior, in order for them to earn college credit for the class, they must take the AP exam(s) in May 2027. The cost is $99.00 per exam, or $20.00 per exam for students who qualify for a fee waiver. Applications for a reduced fee may be picked up in the Counselors office, and need to be returned to Ms. Hardway in the main office to be approved. All exam money is due by Friday, October 30th, and may be paid by cash, check, or by school cash online. Melanie Myers, the Guidance Secretary, will be collecting all exam fees, being paid by cash or check.
Attention Polar Bear Nation and in particular seniors: Class of 2027: you’ll be getting your senior portrait taken tomorrow or Wednesday. You should have received a letter with your assigned date/time and info about wardrobe last week. That information is also available on your PAWS Google Classroom. Pictures will be in the auditorium. Please arrive at your assigned time to keep things moving efficiently. Teachers have access to the schedule & you will be given a pass back to class after. Email Mrs. Meadows with questions at Marissa dot Meadows at k12 dot wv dot us
Fairmont Senior High students: Explore Japan in 2028—or make Ireland and Scotland your summer 2027 adventure!
Join Group Leader Mrs. Breck Loudermilk on an unforgettable educational journey through Japan, where ancient traditions, cutting-edge innovation, and vibrant city life meet.
Students will experience the contrast between bustling Tokyo and historic Kyoto, explore peaceful temples and shrines, stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and take in the beauty of Mount Fuji. Depending on the itinerary, highlights may also include the Great Buddha in Kamakura, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and hands-on cultural experiences such as taiko drumming, local food tastings, or a visit to a Japanese technology museum.
This meeting is also a last call to travel to Ireland and Scotland this summer, 2027—an opportunity to explore historic cities, dramatic landscapes, and the rich cultural traditions of the British Isles.
Upcoming information meeting: September 30 at 5:00 p.m.
RSVP is required for travel discount eligibility. Please RSVP to let Mrs. Loudermilk know whether you plan to attend. If you cannot attend but would like more information sent to you, indicate that when you RSVP.
RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/hv8n86s
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip. Neither the Marion County Board of Education or any of its agents or employees sponsor or endorse this club/group/organization. The views expressed may or may not reflect those of the county or school administration and are neither approved or disapproved by them.
Join Group Leader Mrs. Breck Loudermilk on an unforgettable educational journey through Japan, where ancient traditions, cutting-edge innovation, and vibrant city life meet.
Students will experience the contrast between bustling Tokyo and historic Kyoto, explore peaceful temples and shrines, stroll through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and take in the beauty of Mount Fuji. Depending on the itinerary, highlights may also include the Great Buddha in Kamakura, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and hands-on cultural experiences such as taiko drumming, local food tastings, or a visit to a Japanese technology museum.
This meeting is also a last call to travel to Ireland and Scotland this summer, 2027—an opportunity to explore historic cities, dramatic landscapes, and the rich cultural traditions of the British Isles.
Upcoming information meeting: September 30 at 5:00 p.m.
RSVP is required for travel discount eligibility. Please RSVP to let Mrs. Loudermilk know whether you plan to attend. If you cannot attend but would like more information sent to you, indicate that when you RSVP.
RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/hv8n86s
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip. Neither the Marion County Board of Education or any of its agents or employees sponsor or endorse this club/group/organization. The views expressed may or may not reflect those of the county or school administration and are neither approved or disapproved by them.
PSAT/NMSQT is here!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Reminder—picture day for grades 9 through 11 will take place tomorrow, August 27th. The information for purchasing pictures was given to students in homeroom, and it can also be found on the official school Facebook page. Seniors will take their pictures on October 6th and 7th. More information about that is forthcoming. Let's Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: As we approach the new school year, we welcome all of the new polar bears to FSHS. Freshman and new student orientation will occur Monday, August 24 at 4:00 pm. We encourage parents to drop their students off and go enjoy a few minutes for a coffee or donut, and return at 5:00 for a Q & A with admin in the auditorium. At 5:30 we will send parents on their own campus tour with their students as guides! Looking forward to seeing only our NEW polar bears. Veterans of the halls of FSHS can sit this one out please!
Good afternoon Polar Bear Nation. We know that students (and parents) can now see their class schedule through the WVEIS portal. This is a day earlier than predicted by the state. We will begin schedule changes on Wednesday August 19 through Tuesday August 25 for all students. This will only be done via email request, no phone calls or in person requests will be honored. This gives the counselors the opportunity to work through the requests in the order they are received. Please see the attached flyers for when to request a schedule change as well as the process for making Thank you and GO BEARS!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: If you or someone you know is taking a Dual Credit or AP class, please make sure you are signed up with your post-secondary institution and/or you are completing your summer work. See the attached flyer for Dual Credit Biology students! Let's Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: If you or someone you know is taking a Dual Credit or AP class, please make sure you are signed up with your post-secondary institution and/or you are completing your summer work. See the attached flyer for AP PreCalculus students! Let's Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Once again we are happy to be able to provide the opportunity for FSHS students who wish to drive and park on campus to purchase a parking pass for the 26-27 school year. Attached is the document required to make that purchase, please have it completed prior to coming to school to make your purchase. Senior students may also wish to purchase the chance to personalize their parking spot by picking up the painting paperwork when buying your spot and paying an additional $20 fee upon submission. Please see the attached flyers for purchasing rules, dates and times. Go Bears!!
Good morning Polar Bear Nation. We know that students (and parents) are anxiously awaiting the release of student schedules for the 26-27 school year. Unfortunately, we have experienced some issues with the freshman class schedule that we are working diligently to correct. Once those issues are resolved, we will broadcast that schedules will be available through the WVEIS portal. This will lead us to the Freshman/new student orientation scheduled for Monday, August 24 from 4:00- 6:00 pm. Parents are invited to drop off their students shortly before 4:00 and return at 5:30 for a Q & A with administration in the auditorium. Also, we will begin schedule changes on Wednesday August 19 through Tuesday August 25 for all students. This will only be done via email request, no phone calls or in person requests will be honored. This gives the counselors the opportunity to work through the requests in the order they are received. Thank you and GO BEARS!
Attention Polar Bear Nation! If you are interested in working for the FSHS athletic department on gameday, please see the link attached for an application for ticket takers, scoreboard operators, and similar positions. The postings run from today until Friday the 31st. This is for ALL SEASONS, not just fall sports, so if you want to work winter or spring sports, apply now!
https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47339&category=Contract%2FHourly+Employment
https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47339&category=Contract%2FHourly+Employment
Attention Polar Bear Nation: If your student has medication at school with the nurse, it needs to be picked up by 2:30 pm Friday. This includes all emergency medications maintained by the nurse. The medication needs signed for by an adult guardian and can be picked up in the main office. If the medication is not retreived by Friday, it will be disposed of. Thank you and Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: Tonight is the big night for seniors! To watch the livestream, this is the link for the YouTube channel from our friend Eli Brady: https://www.youtube.com/live/by44yq9YQ8g?si=iWNtD2mcvYodNiwZ
Additionally, here is the link for the graduation event pictures from Marcellaneous Photography: https://marcellaneous.smugmug.com/FAIRMONTSENIORHIGHSCHOOL/FSHS-GRADUATION-2026
Additionally, here is the link for the graduation event pictures from Marcellaneous Photography: https://marcellaneous.smugmug.com/FAIRMONTSENIORHIGHSCHOOL/FSHS-GRADUATION-2026
Attention Polar Bear Seniors: We had some great questions this morning regarding graduation. Please see below for some FAQ.
Q: Is there a dedicated handicapped seating area and is someone allowed to sit with the handicapped person?
A: Yes, handicapped seating will be on the floor behind the graduates, we have allotted a large area for those in need. Yes, someone who is helping that person is allowed to sit with them. We don't want whole families sitting with them however so that we can have room for all that need that accessibility.Â
Q: Are small seat backs permitted?
A: Yes, small seatbacks or cushions are permitted. No camp chairs/folding chairs will be allowed.
Q: Where is there parking? Should we carpool?
A: Parking will be in the main parking lot at the Fieldhouse, and additional parking has been arranged at the Knights of Columbus and Country Roads Physical Therapy. Definitely carpool so there is parking for all!
Q: Should my graduate drive to the Fieldhouse?
A: No, they should park at the FSHS freshman lot and ride the shuttle bus to the Fieldhouse and back.
Q: Does my toddler or infant need a ticket?
A: No. Think of it like airplane seating/ticketing. If they can fit on a lap, they don't need a ticket. A 6 year old is too large for a lap and will need a ticket. :)
Q: When do I redeem my tickets? Should I share the tickets by screenshot?
A: You will redeem them (actually a ticket taker will do that) at the door! Definitely DO NOT share by screenshot!! Those will not work at the door and you will be turned away!
Q: Is there a dedicated handicapped seating area and is someone allowed to sit with the handicapped person?
A: Yes, handicapped seating will be on the floor behind the graduates, we have allotted a large area for those in need. Yes, someone who is helping that person is allowed to sit with them. We don't want whole families sitting with them however so that we can have room for all that need that accessibility.Â
Q: Are small seat backs permitted?
A: Yes, small seatbacks or cushions are permitted. No camp chairs/folding chairs will be allowed.
Q: Where is there parking? Should we carpool?
A: Parking will be in the main parking lot at the Fieldhouse, and additional parking has been arranged at the Knights of Columbus and Country Roads Physical Therapy. Definitely carpool so there is parking for all!
Q: Should my graduate drive to the Fieldhouse?
A: No, they should park at the FSHS freshman lot and ride the shuttle bus to the Fieldhouse and back.
Q: Does my toddler or infant need a ticket?
A: No. Think of it like airplane seating/ticketing. If they can fit on a lap, they don't need a ticket. A 6 year old is too large for a lap and will need a ticket. :)
Q: When do I redeem my tickets? Should I share the tickets by screenshot?
A: You will redeem them (actually a ticket taker will do that) at the door! Definitely DO NOT share by screenshot!! Those will not work at the door and you will be turned away!
Attention Polar Bear Seniors: Now that tickets have been released, lets talk about graduation logistics. Seniors are to park at the Fairmont Senior student parking lot to be bussed to the Fieldhouse on Saturday. The shuttle buses will start running at 5:00 pm, and line up at the Fieldhouse will start at 6:00 pm. We have secured extra parking for guests at the Knights of Columbus as well as at Country Roads Physical Therapy in addition to regular parking at the Fieldhouse. Please car pool as much as possible to alleviate some of the traffic and no parking on the grass areas. Doors for guests will open at 6:30 pm with the ceremony starting at 7:00 pm.
Good morning Polar Bear Seniors: Tickets for graduation will be released to your GoFan account on Wednesday, May 27 at noon-ish. Your GoFan account must be linked to your mariongs.com email address. Attached on Facebook and the FSHS website is the instruction sheet that you were handed two weeks ago as a reminder of how to transfer tickets, etc. Lets Go Bears!!
Good morning Polar Bear Nation! Plese use the following link to YouTube to watch the Senior Recognition ceremony for the Class of 2026. https://www.youtube.com/live/_Rc8LuKvW9Y?si=xUbHiI9f-2I4hKfg
Congrats to these Polar Bears for their acceptance to the WV Governor's School! They will be attending the school over the summer and representing FSHS at the highest levels. Go Bears!
Attention Polar Bear Nation: It's that time of year again. The Local School Improvement council for FSHS invites you to the annual LSIC Town Hall Meeting. See the attached flyer for details. Go Bears!
