Slater Nation Newsletter

Happy Friday!

Congratulations to all of our winter athletes for a great season. A special SHOUT OUT to our championship bowling team!!

Please encourage you child to join a team or club through the Spring - the more involved they get, the more positive their high school experience will be!

Have a great week!

~Ben Worthing

Fair Haven Union Middle High School (FHUMHS) is proud to announce the first annual Unified Basketball Program for students in grades nine through twelve.

Unified Basketball is an inclusive initiative that joins athletes with and without disabilities on the same team. By training and competing together, students develop a deeper sense of community, teamwork, and mutual respect.

We are eager to welcome our athletes as they begin practices next week, leading up to their debut game on April 2, 2026. This program represents a significant milestone in our commitment to inclusive athletics, and we look forward to its continued growth and success within our community.

The visual arts program has 16 students participating in the Annual Chaffee Student Exhibit, which had its opening reception this past Saturday. We also have 8 students participating in the Youth Art Month Display happening at the Fair Haven welcome center from now until March 29th (no opening reception).

On April 8th, Sophomores and Juniors will be attending a local College and Career Fair. Please check out the list of amazing institutions they will be able to meet with! Later in the year (May 21st) all FHU students will be participating in the Workforce Exploration event as well.

Thanks to the generosity of the LaPlaca family and community members who have contributed to the Tom LaPlaca Goodwill Fund and the Fran LaPlaca Performing Arts Fund, our school has resources available to support students who may benefit from additional opportunities.

These funds may be used to assist students with needs such as athletic equipment, participation in summer sports camps, musical instruments, travel to music festivals, or attire required for performances. Our goal is to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent students from pursuing their interests and talents in athletics or the performing arts.

If your family believes your student could benefit from this type of support, please feel welcome to reach out confidentially to the school counseling office or administration. We would be happy to speak with you and explore how these funds might help support your student’s participation.

We are grateful to the donors whose generosity helps create opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and thrive.

The FHUMHS Theater Program is excited to participate in the regional one-act festival at Long Trail School on Saturday, March 21st. Our team will be performing We’re Not Making This Play Up As We Go - Honest during the second performance block (around 4:00 pm).

Click on the image below for more details!

345 Coach Scholarship!

Open to any student pursuing a degree in Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Sports Management, Athletic Trainer, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or other sports related degree.

Note: This application needs to be mailed to the address on the application.

Please click the link below to explore National Scholarships available to students!

25/26 Local Scholarships

25/26 National Scholarships

The high school faculty has put significant effort into clearly defining our students' "learning identity." Please take a moment to review the "Slaters' EDGE" poster below—these statements reflect the values and mission we strive for every student to embody throughout their high school journey.