Fairmont Senior High School

Attention Polar Bears: Today we had a fire alarm sound in the new gym cafeteria building which was then evacuated. This was a false alarm and students were never in danger. The MCBOE maintenance department is currently addressing the issue. Thank you

Attention Polar Bear Fans: As we had to move the Elkins game to cover Homecoming, tonight we don't have a football game. However we are still doing a senior night ceremony for the fall sports. If you wish to view the ceremony, use the link below. It will go live at 5:50pm. https://www.youtube.com/@fairmontseniorpolarbearfoo1391

Polar Bear Parents: If you haven't completed the survey yet, there are a few more days left for you to give your input. FSHS Parents are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Parents can access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVSLES_P_F23 Parent login code: P047502

Attention Polar Bear Nation: In an effort to better serve the parents and guardians of FSHS students, we are participating in the 2023 WV Learning Environment Survey. The online parent survey will be available from October 2 through November 17, 2023. Parents are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in their child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning. The survey may be completed from any computer with an internet connection. Parent participation in the survey is very important. When parents log onto the survey, they will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to their rights as a survey participant: Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Parents can access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVSLES_P_F23 Parent login code: P047502

What an amazing day for Polar Bear Nation!! The first annual United Champions basketball game and PBIS reward day was an awesome experience for all at the FSHS Fieldhouse! To all that made this event happen, Ms. Rende, Coach Hines, Mr. Smith and the players, coaches, teachers, cheerleaders and fans, THANK YOU!!

Attention Polar Bears: Attached is a letter from Dr. Heston regarding inclement weather days for the 2023-24 school year.

Attention Polar Bear Seniors: As part of our college access and success program, we are in direct competition with the bees of East Fairmont to show we are and will always be #1 when it comes to college preparedness. Go now and fill out your Promise Scholarship application at the link below. Let's make Dr. Westfall from EFHS wear the true blue of MOJO NATION!!! https://www.collegeforwv.com/programs/promise-scholarship/

Attention Polar Bears: Welcome to the launch of SparkWV, a new idea and business generation competition for West Virginia students. The competition helps students spark an idea of future opportunities and career options. It is open to any middle or high school student in West Virginia. Students will compete for up to $10,000 in prizes. This competition aligns with many of your students’ existing activities related to career readiness and postsecondary success and is a great opportunity to expose young minds to experiential learning that will help guide their choices in high school. To participate, students will need to complete an Intent to Apply via the VentureDash portal by November 10th. This is a simple registration that allows SparkWV’s organizers to coordinate the appropriate resources to fully support all participating students. After registering, students will need to complete the Round 1 Open Call submission requirements by November 30. This is where students share a little more about the business or idea they are proposing, decide if they want to compete individually or as a team, and select their competition track: Track 1: BIG IDEAS - Students have an idea for a product or invention that solves a problem, but don’t necessarily have the physical resources or expertise to make it. Examples: Apps, inventions, etc. Track 2: SMALL BUSINESS - Students have a business idea that is viable and could be started in their local community or a hobby/skill that they could sell. Examples: Homemade jewelry, local coffee shop, etc. SparkWV is coordinated by The EdVenture Group in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education. The EdVenture Group will be hosting a series of SparkWV Info Sessions over the next few weeks to share further details on the program and competition requirements. Complete this short Interest Inquiry Form to register for a session and join the mailing list for updates. Session dates/times: A calendar invite will be sent for selected dates/times. Tuesday, October 10 | 12:00pm EST Thursday, October 12 | 8:00am EST Wednesday, October 18 | 4:00pm EST

Attention Polar Bear Fans: Tickets for Friday's Homecoming game are available online at the link below. If you pre-purchase tickets you can go through the "fast" line for pre-purchased tickets along Virginia Ave. See you Friday! Go Bears! https://marionboe.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/1267/414/False/True

Attention Senior Polar Bears: Have you ever thought about going into the healthcare field? Do you like spaghetti? Check out the attached flyer and sign up below for "Science Over Supper" Thursday, October 19 right here at FSHS! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNajyTrhf27CxIq5jBO2LG2mZUOTlGRTAzR0VNT0EyNFJTVFU3WEowRURPUS4u

Attention Polar Bears: This is a friendly reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are today from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at FSHS. Please stop by and talk to our children's teachers. Go Bears!

Attention Polar Bears: If you have ever thought about being a veterinarian? WVU is hosting a career day October 14. See the attached flyer for more details.

Attention Polar Bears: Please see the attached flyer announcing the Marion County Career, College and Industry Fair. This fair is open to all 5th through 12th graders and will have two FAFSA (Financial Aid 101) sessions for Parents/guardians/ conducted by the West Virginia Higher Education Commission. The fair date is November 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Fairmont Senior Fieldhouse.

Attention Polar Bears: This Friday we take on the Mohigans of Morgantown. To pre-purchase tickets for the game, please use the link to order digital tickets. Look for the digital tickets only entrance at the stadium for quick entry to your seats. https://marionboe.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/1252/414/False/True

Attention Lady Polar Bears: Do you have a homecoming dress you will never wear again? Consider donating to the homecoming dress swap drive this weekend and next week. Also, if you want a new dress to wear, come shop next week at the hours listed on the attached flyer. Go Bears!

Attention Polar Bears: By now, any student taking an AP Class should have received the information, and contracts for taking their test in the spring. In order to earn college credit in an AP course, Students must take the exam in May of 2024. The regular cost is $98.00 and the reduced waiver fee is $20.00 If a parent or student thinks that they should receive a waiver, they must fill out the waiver application that they can get in the Counselors office, and return it to Mrs. Hardway in the main office for approval. Payment and contracts are due to Mrs. Myers in the Counselors office by Wednesday November 15th, or payment may be made online @ School Cash Online AP Payment and then contract will just need to be returned to Mrs. Myers. All contracts must be turned in, even if the student is not testing, they still need the permission slip signed by a parent, that has checked the line, My child will not take the test. Students who decide after the November 15th deadline will be charged an additional $40.00 and anyone who decides to cancel after November 15th will only be refunded $58.00. If you have any further questions, please contact: Mrs. Myers.

If you have purchased a t-shirt for the Healthcare/First Responder night at our home game vs North Marion this Friday, September 29, the shirts will be available for pickup at the FSHS main office Wednesday through Friday between 8am and 2pm. If you are unable to make it to the school, the shirts will be available for pickup in the stadium prior to the game on Friday. Look for Mr. Green in the small parking lot near the locker rooms. A few extra shirts will be available for purchase at that time.

Attention Polar Bears: Friday, September29, 2023 we host the North Marion Huskies. If you would like to purchase your football game ticket in advance, the link is below. This is also the Healthcare/First Responder appreciation night so get your tickets early. https://marionboe.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/1219/414/False/True

Attention Lady Polar Bears: Have you ever had dreams of working in the aviation field? See the flyer for an opportunity to look at the field of aviation for women. Go Bears!

Big news, Fairmont Senior High students! You can travel to England with me in Summer 2025! Register for the information meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity here: bit.ly/3LezaS3 -Mrs. Loudermilk 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 are neither approved or disapproved by them.