National Assistant Principals Week is April 1 - 5 Join us in celebrating the #FuryUS Assistant Admins at FIHS! Their unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and school community does not go unnoticed. Please help us thank them this week for their tireless dedication and for being the backbone of our school's success!
FIHS Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Programs all earned the highest honors at SC Concert Performance Assessments (CPA) this spring! Each program brought home the ratings of Superior with Distinction for their performance assessment. We are so proud of our students and their directors for this achievement in our Fine Arts programs!
Congratulations to:
Mr. Joshua Tillman, FIHS Band Director
Mrs. Sarah Wahl, FIHS Choral Director
Mr. Graham McBride, FIHS Orchestra Director
SC Report Card Parent Survey the SC Report Card School Climate survey is available on Backpack for parents/guardians to complete. The window for the survey is Feb. 26 - April 12. Parents/Guardians School Climate survey responses are reported, not rated for the state report card. Parents/Guardians of GCSD students may access the School Climate Survey for FIHS via Backpack on the My Students page. You may complete one survey per child. All questions/statements must have a response. If the question or statement is not applicable, please select "No Answer." Thank you for taking the time to complete this important survey for our state report card.
The FIHS School Improvement Council will meet on Tuesday, April 9 at FIHS at 7:30am.
The agenda and March minutes (and link to Google Meet for those who cannot attend in person) can be found here.
Class of 2025 Students and Families the link to begin scheduling Senior Pictures is now live. Here is the link for information and to schedule: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/fountain-inn-hs-fountain-inn-sc/
Need Bus Transportation Next School Year? Any students who plan to have a change to bus transportation status next year must complete a 2024-2025 transportation form. Completed forms should be sent to appropriate bus centers no later than July 8, 2024 only if bus transportation is needed for next school year.
Link: Transportation Page
Contact: Dale Allred, 355-1289
COVID Exclusions: DHEC has updated the 2023-24 School Exclusion List to reflect the CDC recommendation to eliminate the 5-day isolation period for COVID-19 positive illness. Staff or students with a positive Covid test must be excluded until at least 24 hours after fever has resolved without the use of fever reducing medications and symptoms are significantly improving. Documentation for Return: Parent note or staff statement that fever has resolved for at least 24 hours without using fever reducing medications and symptoms are significantly improving.
Contact: Janet Lage, 355-3171
New Elementary School Name: Greenville County Schools is accepting suggestions from the public to name the new elementary school that will open in August 2025 at 61 Isbell Lane, Greenville. The new elementary school will have a capacity of 750 students and serve grades Pre-K through 5th grade with a focus on environmental science. Submissions will be accepted through April 1.
Link: Submit a Name
Contact: Whitney Hanna, 355-8871
Nominate an Outstanding Graduate or Educator for the GCS Hall of Fame
Greenville County Schools is now accepting nominations for the GCS Hall of Fame. Nominations are being accepted in two categories: GCS Graduates and GCS Educators. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The Hall of Fame Graduate distinction honors men and women who have graduated from Greenville County Schools and have made substantial or significant contributions at the local, regional, national, or international levels in areas including academia and education, arts, athletics, business, media, public service, philanthropy, medicine, military, or science. The Hall of Fame GCS Educator distinction honors men and women who were employed by Greenville County Schools for at least 10 years for their contributions to the profession of education, specifically within the K12 public education sector, and their lasting and positive impact on students. Nominate a Graduate or Educator
The Summer 2024 LaunchGVL application is now open, through April 5th.
It's a fantastic opportunity to get in a real-world environment to develop skills, make connections, and build a standout resume.
Go to https://www.greenvillechamber.org/internships/ and apply soon!
Greenville County Schools on eLearning on Monday, April 8
Monday, April 8, will be an eLearning day for Greenville County Schools students due to the solar eclipse. The eclipse window, when there is the greatest potential for students to damage their vision, coincides with elementary and middle school dismissal times. With student safety being the top priority, this was the best option across all levels. Schools will not have outdoor activities or athletic practices until after 4:00 p.m. There will be no extended-day programs or after-school club meetings. Because GCS is an approved eLearning district, this day will not have to be made up and instruction will be provided through Google Classroom. Students will complete eLearning assignments later if they are unable to participate due to lack of internet service or other barriers. More Information About eLearning Day
No Drop Off or Pick Up in Parking Lots - We have limited parking at the front of the school for staff members and visitors. It is a safety hazard for students to be dropped off or picked up in the front parking lot since there is no directing of traffic in parking lots in the morning or afternoon. All drop offs should be done in the drop off zone in the car loop at the front of the school. Entering the parking lots for the purpose of drop off or pick up is not allowed.
The FIHS School Counseling Department has worked with SIC to develop grade level checklists to help families navigate through the high school years. Those checklists can be found on the FIHS School Counseling Department website here: https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/fihscounselors/home
The checklists are located under the grade level headings on the left hand side of the home page.
Daily Afternoon Announcements are now posted on the front of the FIHS Webpage and can also be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FI2qjxGS5eoIXnCkbTrHlc_moCVS7qkgIKNlYXM0h0M/edit?usp=sharing a link will be included in this newsletter each week as well. Stay up to date on school announcements.
Students Should Check Email Daily - It is important for students to get into the habit of checking their email daily. Important information about school events, opportunities, and information is shared with students through email. Please encourage your child to get in the habit of checking through emails at least once a day.
Academic Success Center (ASC) is open Monday through Friday from 7:45AM to 8:30AM in the Main Level Commons this semester. Students can check-in for tutoring, credit recovery assistance, seat time recovery, make up work support after absence from school. Assistance in all subject areas is available.
Fountain Inn High School
Email: mtiller@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/fihs
Location: 644 Quillen Avenue, Fountain Inn, SC, USA
Phone: 864-452-1800
Facebook: facebook.com/INNvisionFIHS
Twitter: @INNvision_FIHS