Fayette County School Corporation

At the Fayette County School Corporation, we put a premium on staff professional growth in order to best serve our children. Sometimes, this means learning from other school districts! Today, our awesome Spartan Learning Center (SLC) team visited Winchester Community High School to see their innovative P-Tech Program in action. The program focuses on strong community and industry partnerships, project-based learning, and providing opportunities for students to learn in authentic, hands-on ways. Thank you Winchester Community High School for hosting our team! That's the Spartan Difference! Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!

At the Fayette County School Corporation, we offer students many rich & immersive opportunities to explore STEM principles (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathetmatics). One great example is our STEM club at Fayette Central Elementary School. Here you see members of the STEM club during their recent rocket launches. Maybe there's a future scientist in the group? Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!

CONGATULATIONS to the Spartan Boy's Soccer Team on their recent Sectional Championship and best of luck this Thursday as they compete in the Regional Semi-Final against Indianapolis Bishop Chatard here at CHS. Spartan Nation...we need you loud and proud on Thursday cheering on our guys! Tickets may be purchased in advance through EventLink and are $10. We ask that all spectators park in the Fieldhouse parking lot. https://ihsaa.eventlink.com/Tickets?l=Connersville+MS%2FHS+%28Spartan+Field%29&fbclid=IwY2xjawF7s8lleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHavKG3pZbwJMKyTkkp4QtzrWUSu8IURhWIP9ZVTf5aesTaiUXM0odgSyGA_aem_jtXH80Kh49zKht4czKlFVw&c=Soccer+%28Boys%29

BEGINNING MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 Parents and Guardians, In our continued efforts to enhance convenience and simplify your lives, we have partnered with LINQ to implement LINQ Connect. This innovative platform is designed to improve the way you make payments for various school-related expenses, including: •School lunches • Apply for free and reduced benefits and more To register for LINQ Connect and start enjoying its benefits, please visit your app store and download the app or visit https://www.linqconnect.com and click “Register” to create your account. Convenience: With LINQ Connect, you can make payments anytime, anywhere, using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Say goodbye to writing checks or sending cash. Easy Account Management: The platform provides a user-friendly interface for managing your account, tracking history, and setting up automatic payments for recurring expenses. Secure Transactions: LINQ Connect utilizes advanced security measures to ensure that your personal and payment information are protected at all times. Real-Time Updates: Receive instant notifications and updates regarding your child's account balance, upcoming payments, and any changes to scheduled activities or events. If you have any questions or need assistance at any point during the registration process or while using LINQ Connect, please do not hesitate to reach out to the LINQ Connect support team at support@linqconnect.com or 844-467-4700. For faster response, try the new online web chat support feature at linqconnect.com. Thank you, Chartwells Food Service/Fayette County Schools

October 9, 2024 To Whom It May Concern: School administration at the Fayette County School Corporation and Connersville High School have been made aware of alleged racial slurs used during an athletic contest toward our student-athletes. We have conducted a thorough investigation of the allegations and have reported the results to both the IHSAA and the other school involved. In addition to providing this information, we have offered our complete support on the next steps toward restitution. The Fayette County School Corporation is deeply saddened by these allegations. As an organization rooted in the belief that all individuals are innately created equal regardless of differences, such alleged incidents bring about pain and disappointment for all of us. The use of racial slurs or other derogatory comments in any context are hurtful, offensive, and simply put, unacceptable. At the Fayette County School Corporation, we are committed to fostering an environment of respect, inclusion, dignity, and love for all students and staff. As your Superintendent, I expect all members of our school community, as well as those that we compete against on the field or court of play, to uphold these standards to ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone. With this said, it is very important to remember that we are working with young, impressionable individuals. We, as the Spartan community, have an obligation to be examples and carriers of the very things that we hold near…kindness, goodness, and understanding of different perspectives. Please keep these things in mind as we work to find healing, not hatred, on our path forward. Respectfully, Jeremy Duncan Superintendent Fayette County School Corporation

Congratulations to our very own Hayden Steele for being a nominated for the prestigious Beck's Player with Heart Award! From Becks: Hayden Steele was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. The thing she loves most about high school sports is how they are constantly pushing her to be better. Whether that is being a better person, friend, or dancer, the coaches and the sport help her grow. Hayden loves this about her team because it translates into her other passions such as showing pigs and cattle and being an FFA officer. She is involved in the class council, the dance team, and FFA. When she is not dancing, Hayden volunteers at all gleaner events in her county and runs many charity events through her officer position in her FFA chapter. She is also heavily involved in 4-H, where she helps with their cattle association. Agriculture is everything to Hayden. It is the food that she eats, the clothes she wears, and the labor she puts forth in her life. Hayden would like to go to Purdue to either get a degree in elementary education or veterinary science. Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!

What a season! And, we aren't done yet. Your Connersville Spartans are IHSAA Boy's Tennis Sectional Champions! JV 13-0 Varsity 18-2 Connersville Invitational Champs Conference Champs (7-0) 3peat Sectional Champs

Best of luck to the Spartan Marching Band & Guard today in the ISSMA Scholastic Prelims at Whitelqnd Community High School! Go Spartans!

Therapy Dogs are just one of the many ways that the Fayette County School Corporation supports the well-rounded needs of its students. Research on the benefits of therapy dogs indicates that they help students with a variety of physical and mental health issues. Additionally, therapy dogs have been proven to improve social interactions and overall well-being. Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!

Congratulations to our 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists: Kierra Mckinney, Maddyson Sparks, Harley Morris, Terran Jefferson, and Gwynn Higbie. Best of luck in your upcoming interview rounds!

Check out these numbers! Did you know that in 2023-2024, Spartan students earned: 17 Associates Degrees 2,408 Total College Credit Hours $470,972 Tuition Dollars Saved All while still in high school! Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!

Upcoming dates for the food pantry/clothing closet

Chartwells would love for you to join their team!

IMPORTANT FINAL REMINDER! The Fayette County School Corporation needs your help! After today, Monday, September 30th, our Corporation Free/Reduced Lunch percentage is final for the school year. While you may still apply for Free/Reduced Lunch after this date, doing so prior to October 1st helps our School Corporation qualify for Title I funding, the USDA's Community Eligibility Program (free lunch for our elementary students), other grant funding, and more. If you believe you are near the income thresholds for Free or Reduced Lunch and have not yet filled out your application, please do so today! Applying and not receiving the benefit has no negative effect on you or your child. If you do qualify, you will receive either free or reduced lunches for your children. Only one application needs to be completed per household, per year. The quick and easy application can be found at: https://lunchapplication.com/ Thank you for your help! Go Spartans!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE! The Fayette County School Corporation needs your help! After Monday, September 30th, our Corporation Free/Reduced Lunch percentage is final for the school year. While you may still apply for Free/Reduced Lunch after this date, doing so prior to October 1st helps our School Corporation qualify for Title I funding, the USDA's Community Eligibility Program (free lunch for our elementary students), other grant funding, and more. If you believe you are near the income thresholds for Free or Reduced Lunch and have not yet filled out your application, please do so today! Applying and not receiving the benefit has no negative effect on you or your child. If you do qualify, you will receive either free or reduced lunches for your children. Only one application needs to be completed per household, per year. The quick and easy application can be found at: https://lunchapplication.com/ Thank you for your help! Go Spartans!

Check it out! This morning, our very own Assistant Superintendent, Kim Corsaro, presented at the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents/Indiana School Boards Association Fall Conference about providing rich and meaningful feedback to teachers. It's awesome to see the great work happening here at FCSC celebrated statewide! Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!

Did you know that Fayette County School Corporation can train YOU to be a bus driver? We are looking for responsible and passionate individuals to join the Spartan Family as bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, and event drivers. Reach out today to inquire about our upcoming paid training opportunities. Go Spartans! Darrell Drew ddrew@fayette.k12.in.us

The Food Pantry/Clothing Closet at LSP will be open on Thursday, September 12th and 26th, 4:00-6:00pm. No identification is required. All are welcome.

Connersville Middle School had an incredible two days of inspiration, self-reflection, and fellowship this week during Challenge Day 2024! A HUGE THANK YOU to our adult volunteers, sponsor Reid Health, and our friends at Challenge Day for an impactful experience. Participants of Challenge Day "experience powerful love and belonging, connect across lines of difference, and move toward creating the culture they want in their school." To find out more about Challenge Day, please visit www.challengeday.org. Great things are happening at Fayette County!

HUGE Congratulations are in store for two of our current Connersville High School students and one recent graduate for finishing first, second, and third in a NATIONAL (yes, national) contest through Purdue University. The National High School Fishing Lure Design Contest challenged students, using principles of ecosystem interactions and buoyancy, to design and 3D print real fishing lures that imitate the behaviors of aquatic insects. Congratulations to Mr. Hobson and other CHS staff for providing rich and immersive opportunities for our students as part of our Engineering pathway. And, of course, congratulations to the winners: 1st Place- JR Pfeiffer 2nd Place- Lincoln Pflum 3rd Place- Matt Stevens Great things are happening at Fayette County!