Redefining Dyslexia: A Student’s Voice Of Courage And Hope
FLHS student Madeline Vallillo & former NFL Player Deon Butler
On October 7, a Dyslexia Awareness Collaborative Kickoff event was held at the UConn Waterbury campus. Madeline Vallillo, a Fairfield Ludlowe High School senior, shared her brave and inspiring story.
Madeline’s powerful words redefined dyslexia for an audience of educators, legislators, parents, and students, offering insight, hope, and encouragement to all in attendance.
The evening also featured keynote speaker Deon Butler, former NFL player and dyslexia advocate, who shared his own journey and message of perseverance.
Thank You, Principals! Celebrating Those Who Lead, Support, And Inspire
This October we celebrate our principals. Each day, they take on the responsibility of creating safe, welcoming, and thriving learning environments for all students. Principals are often the first to arrive and the last to leave. They go above and beyond to connect with families, support teachers, and make thoughtful decisions that put students first.
To show our appreciation for our principals, we are featuring each school leader on FPS social media with thoughts from students. Click here to view these fun tributes! Don't see your principal featured yet? Don't worry! Every FPS principal will be spotlighted before the end of the month.
It’s National School Lunch Week! This week, Whitsons is celebrating by serving cuisines from around the world. Sherman students enjoyed Chicken Lo Mein for lunch. Bon appétit!
Access Your Child’s Fall MAP Growth Results
The fall administration of the NWEA-MAP scores, for grades K-8, is now available on each student’s Infinite Campus Backpack. Guides for interpreting scores can be found on our website here. Information from NWEA on MAP Growth is linked here. In addition, you can reach out to your child’s teacher or school administrator if you have specific questions regarding the report or your child’s performance.
K-3 Acadience Reading Universal Screening Results Now Available
The beginning of the year K-3 Acadience Reading Universal Screening results are now available in the Infinite Campus Backpack. Information on these assessments and their administration can be found here. If you have any questions about your child's performance, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher.
Mill Hill K–3 students welcomed Author Angela DiTerlizzi to share her newest picture book, The Marvelous Now. Leading up to her visit, K–2 students read The Magical Yet and created their own story book creatures to discuss with the author. Thank you to the Mill Hill PTA!
Explore Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation and the rising rates of anxiety among children and teens at an engaging evening discussion on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 PM at the First Church of Fairfield. Facilitated by Brigid Carney, LPC, learn tools for raising resilient kids in a worried world. Open to all parents, caregivers, teachers, counselors, and community members.
Academic Achievement: FPS Students Recognized In National Merit Program
FPS is proud to share that five of our outstanding students have been named semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Congratulations Fairfield Ludlowe High School students Nishka Desai, Nianhan Kwok, and Caroline Louie, and Fairfield Warde High School students Anshika Sinha and Anshul Sinha.
These academically talented seniors are among just 16,000 semifinalists nationwide and will now compete for nearly 7,000 National Merit Scholarships.
Seventh Graders Make a Big Splash for Ecology at Ash Creek Estuary
This fall, all seventh-grade students in Fairfield Public Schools participated in a hands-on River-Lab Field Experience at Ash Creek Estuary as part of their Science Ecology Unit. On this particular trip, Fairfield Woods students explored the estuary with members of the Town of Fairfield’s Shellfish Commission, who shared fascinating insights about oysters and their vital role in keeping the ecosystem healthy.
Students then headed to the shoreline to help distribute oyster shells in the creek, supporting the creation of new habitats for these estuarine “superheroes.” This fall, Fairfield students contributed over 1,000 pounds of shells to aid in the town’s ongoing oyster bed restoration efforts at Ash Creek Estuary.
Fairfield Ludlowe High School Senior and Varsity Volleyball Captain, Sofia Cilano, recently put her EMT training into action during clinical hours at St. Vincent’s Emergency Department. When she noticed a patient choking, Sofia immediately called for assistance and helped staff clear the patient’s airway. In recognition of her quick thinking and lifesaving response, Sofia received a Certificate of Excellence from St. Vincent’s Hospital, becoming the first EMT student ever to earn this prestigious honor.
2025 Fairfield CARES Questionnaire
The Fairfield CARES Community Coalition invites all parents and caregivers of students in grades 7–12 to participate in the 2025 Questionnaire. The results of this short, anonymous survey will help to better understand the challenges and experiences of Fairfield families. Your input is essential in shaping the programs and supports that benefit youth and the community.
Warde Band Director Mr. Marsland led a virtual workshop with Dr. Scott Boerma from Western Michigan University and members of the Wind Ensemble. During the session, students practiced a piece composed by Dr. Boerma, who provided real-time guidance and feedback.
Your Opinion Matters: Whitsons School Nutrition Survey Opens October 20-31st
Whitsons is conducting a short survey to gather your insights on the school nutrition program and explore ways to enhance services. Your input on the current program and any suggested improvements will help them develop new options that better meet your child's needs. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Click here to access the survey. Note: The survey opens October 20 and will run through the 31st.
Tomlinson and Roger Ludlowe Middle School World Language students explored art and music from Colombia, Mexico, and Spain through a hands-on audio/visual experience. Using the new World Language curriculum, they engaged with different genres and applied what they learned in a culminating assessment on their favorite artist or musician.
Stratfield Elementary students took the Pink Pledge in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Students and staff showed their support by wearing pink and standing together for an important cause. The Fairfield Police Department’s pink car was also on site to help raise awareness for the Norma Pfriem Breast Center.
Fall College & Career Fair: Inspiring Students Toward Their Next Steps
Ludlowe and Warde High Schools partnered with several local schools, Connoisseur Media, and the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater to host this year’s Fall College & Career Fair. This annual event, the largest of its kind in the region, is designed for high school students and their families to explore a wide range of postsecondary options. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with representatives from more than 195 colleges, universities, businesses, military branches, and gap year programs.
Registration Office: New Address Reminder
A friendly reminder that the district requires families to notify the Registration Office at 203-255-8242 when there has been an address change.
Visit our website for more information.
