The Weekly Update #28

Wednesday, April 1st was Paraprofessionals Day. Fairfield ISD is blessed to have some amazing paraprofessionals who are essential to our day to day functions, both in our classrooms and supporting our campus and district administrative tasks. Thank you to our wonder paras for all that you do to make Fairfield ISD Great! We couldn't do what we do without you.

Here are the STAAR / EOC Testing Dates for the next few weeks.

Intermediate

Thursday, April 9 - Reading STAAR (Grades 3–5)

Thursday, April 16 - Science STAAR (Grade 5 )

Thursday, April 23- Math STAAR (Grades 3–5)

Junior High

Wednesday, April 8- Reading STAAR (Grades 6–8)

Tuesday, April 14 - Social Studies STAAR (Grade 8)

Thursday, April 16 - Science STAAR (Grade 8)

Tuesday, April 21- Math STAAR (Grades 6–8)

High School

Tuesday, April 14 - English I EOC

Wednesday, April 15- English II EOC

Tuesday, April 21- Biology EOC

Wednesday, April 22- US History EOC

Wednesday, April 29- Algebra I EOC

On Tuesday, the Fairfield High School One Act Play competed in the Bi-District contest at Centerville high school. While the play did not advance to the regional level, the amount of growth that the Play made from the public performance on March 1st, to their district contest on March 3rd to this performance on March 31st was remarkable. The troupe made us very proud. We had multiple members earn awards:

• Tech Awards: Bailey Holland
• All-Star Cast: Owen Lane
• Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Mason Edwards

Congratulations to these student and the entire Cast & Crew, as well to the three directors: Mrs. Sanchez, Mrs. Maciel, and Ms. Soto. You made us very proud!

Jazz Concert (FREE to Attend)

Friday, May 8

7:00 PM

FHS Auditorium

Featuring FHS Jazz Band, Janette Gibson, and Dwayne Pugh.

In the weeks since the basketball season ended, several Lady Eagle basketball players have received additional awards beyond the district awards. Blayke Brackens was named to the All-State team, Blake and Kaylee were named to the All-Region team, and just recently Blayke was named to the Waco Tribune Herald Super Centex First Team, while teammates Kaylee Williams, Keke Alexander, Kole Brackens, and Jacelynn Schmidt were named to the honorable mention team. Congratulations Ladies.

Congratulations to our Boys Golf Team for winning the district championship this past Monday. The boys were led by Sophomores Hudson Little, who won his second district championship, and Aaron Evans, who finished third. Other members of the boys team are: Laiken Carlson, Will Zachry, and Brayden Thornburg. The boys will play in Brenham on April 13th & 14.

On the girls side, Haddie Owens finished second and will advance to the regional tournament on April 15th & 16th.

On Wednesday and Thursday, FHS tennis players competed in the district tournament. While none of the singles or doubles teams advanced to the regional tournament, there were several players who had great showings. The girls doubles team of Avery Strait and Taylor Solis, won a match on Wednesday that last well over 3 hours, which is extremely long for 3 set match.

Austin Solis - 3rd in Boys Singles

Avery Strait & Taylor Solis - 3rd in Girls Doubles

Antonia & Adalyn - 4th in Mixed Doubles

Paris Algood - 4th in Girls Singles

Mason & Braylan - 4th in Boys Doubles

Congratulations to all of our Tennis players and Coach Flori. We look forward to more great years in the future.

It's always nice when industry experts come in and share their knowledge, wisdom, and talents with our students who are learning skills. This happened this week when Brittany Cunningham, of Studio 75 Salon in Buffalo, came to our cosmetology class to share her knowledge on hair extensions. Thank you Brittany for sharing your time and expertise with our students.

Wednesday will be the first opportunity for parents to register new PreK and Kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year. Parents will go to the Elementary school starting at 9:00 AM and they will be there until 6:00 PM. Check the information below to make sure you have all the state required documents.

County fair entry night will be 4/14/26 from 4:30-6 pm for Fairfield FFA & Jr. FFA (4H has a separate date). Please make sure you can access Fair Entry account. Bring a debit or CC and tag numbers. Will be at High School computer lab.

Anyone planning to show swine, sheep, goats and non-registerable heifers need to validate at the Fairgrounds next Saturday morning from 7:00-9:00 AM in order to show at the fair in June.

Softball - Had a huge win on Tuesday in Mexia, before having a district Bye on Thursday. This week will be a huge week for the Lady Eagles as they host Buffalo on Tuesday and then travel to Elkhart on Friday. The Lady Eagles are 8-0 in district play and Buffalo is currently in second with a 7-2 record.

Baseball - The baseball team picked up a big win at Mexia on Tuesday, and had a district Bye on Thursday. This week we will host Buffalo on Tuesday and play at Elkhart on Friday. The Eagles have a 5-2 district record and are currently sitting in 2nd place.

Track Track will host the district track meet on Wednesday (field events & prelims), and Thursday for the running finals.

Make plans to attend the Junior High District Track Meet in Fairfield on Monday, April 6. Below are the details.

Pole Vault- 2:00 PM: 7B, 8B, 7G, 8G

Field Events 2:30 PM
Shot Put: 8G, 8B
Shot Put: 7G, 7B
Discus: 8B, 8G
Discus: 7B, 7G
Triple Jump: 8B, 8G
Long Jump: 8G, 8B
Triple Jump: 7B, 7G
Long Jump: 7G, 7B
Boys High Jump: 8G, 8B
Girls High Jump: 7B, 7G

2:00 PM - 2400 Meter Run: 7G, 8G, 7B, 8B

4:00 PM - All other running events with a rolling start
4x100 Relay
800 Meter Run
100 Meter Hurdles
100 Meter Dash
4x200 Relay
400 Meter Dash
300 Meter Hurdles
200 Meter Dash
1600 Meter Run
4x400 Relay

Had their Easter Egg hunt in the gym after the weather on Thursday took away the outside opportunity. Also, the students entertained their families with songs in the cafeteria.

Announced their Star Students for the month of March! Micah Morris, Barrett Vaughan, Kenleigh Davis, Lizbeth Diaz, Tripp Griffin. (not pictured: Rainey Daniel)

Good news. The FES and FIS yearbook deadline has been extended.

Don’t miss the chance to capture this year’s memories. Order your student’s yearbook before the deadlines below.

FES / FIS Yearbooks

Deadline extended to Thursday, April 2, 2026

Order #11339

Yearbook Ordering Link:

https://yearbookordercenter.com/

Questions? Contact Elizabeth.Collier@FairfieldISD.org

Wants your help to help encourage and motivate our students for the upcoming STAAR Tests. To send a message, click on the link below.

https://forms.gle/vQiEArPtcQyG6gKX9

Thank you for partnering with us on this! All letters should be filled out through the Google form provided.

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The Junior High Bands Competed in their Concert and Sightreading contest on Thursday in Groesbeck. The 7th grade band received a 2-2-1 for their concert, and a 1-1-1 for their sightreading. The 8th grade received a 2-2-3 for their concert, and 2-1-2 for their sightreading.

April Board Meeting - April 13th @ CTE Building

Contact Information:

Joe Craig

joe.craig@fairfieldisd.org

903-389-2532 office

District Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/FISDEagles