Fairview Fast 5
District News from the Fairview Park City Schools
As we move through this busy time of year, it is easy to get caught up in scratching items off our to-do lists as we focus on the next deadline, the next event to attend, and the constant pull of what comes next, sometimes at the expense of enjoying the moment.
The late American educator, author, and businessman Stephen Covey, reminded us, “the key is not spending time, but investing it.” This distinction matters. Investing our time implies that we are acting with purpose and intention.
It is the reason “reflection” is one of the nine skills that are part of our portrait of a graduate. We believe reflection allows students, staff, and leaders to pause, make meaning of experiences, learn from challenges, and gain confidence moving forward. It is how effort leads to growth and experiences turn into learning.
This time of year provides an opportunity to reflect on what we have accomplished and make note of opportunities for improvement. When we take time to reflect, we invest in ourselves and our futures.
Thank you for your investment in the Fairview Park City Schools. I wish you and your families all the best of the holiday season.
The Fairview High School girls' locker room received a long-awaited overhaul this year, thanks to funding from an anonymous donor and the all-volunteer Fairview Park Athletic Club.
The $23,000 locker room renovation was funded through a combined effort, including $13,597 from an anonymous Fairview Park donor, $5,000 from the Fairview Park Athletic Club, and $5,000 from the district.
Over the last two years, the Fairview Park Athletic Club and the anonymous donor have contributed more than $67,000 to Fairview Athletics and the student-athlete experience at FHS.
This Veterans Day, students at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School came together to create a powerful tribute to those who served in the U.S. military.
Beginning in late October, students learned about the importance of Veterans Day and those who served by creating a large Veterans Day flag mural. The flag, approximately 64 square feet in size, took about two weeks to complete and was proudly displayed in the building before Veterans Day.
In November, three Lewis F. Mayer Middle School seventh grade students — Anna Kreps, Kaleb Kish, and Julius Carden — were honored by the City of Fairview Park as winners of the annual We Do Care God and Country essay writing contest.
The students were recognized at the Nov. 3 Fairview Park City Council meeting, where they read their letters before city officials, veterans, and community members.
This year, all sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students at Mayer Middle School participated in the writing contest. Approximately 300 entries were given to the We Do Care committee for their consideration.
From classroom supplies to student opportunities, the Fairview Park PTA’s Warrior PRIDE Fund is turning compassion into action. Now in its second year, the fund continues to connect community generosity with real-world support for students and teachers alike.
Fundraising for the Warrior PRIDE Fund is underway once again in 2025, as the Fairview Park PTA works to expand its support across the district. The campaign began on Giving Tuesday, December 2, and continues through New Year’s Day 2026.
For more than a decade, students at Parkview Early Education Center have raced into Thanksgiving week with the annual Turkey Trot, an outdoor run around the back field. This year, the longtime tradition got a new twist - and a new name - better suited for its youngest participants.
Dubbed “Turkey Tots,” the reimagined event brought preschoolers, childcare and DAP students, and toddlers together indoors for a morning of movement, music, and laughter.
Developmental Assistance Program (DAP) Seeks 3 to 4 year Old Peer Role Models for 26-27 School Year
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The Developmental Assistance Program (DAP) at the Early Education Center is looking for 3-year-old and 4-year-old peer role models for our Special Education preschool classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year.
This experience not only benefits the students with special needs but also provides the peer models with valuable opportunities for personal growth, leadership, and empathy.
Click here for more information about the screening process and to fill out the DAP Questionnaire.
Enjoy the Sounds of the Season at the Fairview Park City Schools Holiday Concerts in December
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Join us for a festive December filled with performances from Fairview Park musicians of all ages, showcasing the talent of students from Gilles-Sweet Elementary, Lewis F. Mayer Middle School, and Fairview High School.Band & Orchestra Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 13
Holiday Choir Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 16
Gilles-Sweet Third Grade Concert, Wednesday, Dec. 17
Click here for more information and to view the holiday concert schedule.
New Episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast: 2025 FHS Girls Soccer Team
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This episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast spotlights the record-setting 2025 Fairview High School girls soccer team - CVC Metro Division champions, Division IV district champions, and regional semifinalists.
The discussion explores the team’s resilience through injuries, the leadership and chemistry that fueled their success, and how lessons from the field translate into confidence and collaboration across all areas of student life.
Guests include head coach Scott Underwood, Athletic Director Jon Adams, senior Alexa C., and junior Bella P.
Click here to listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts