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Residents who are unable to vote on the Capital Improvement Project on December 13, 2022 because of disability, illness, or travel may apply for an absentee ballot by completing the application here and returning it to Fairport Central School District, Office of the District Clerk, 38 West Church Street, Fairport,

Statement from the Fairport Central School District:

The District recently received an allegation regarding a now-former substitute teacher, Marc Hoffman. The claim involved an allegation of conduct which reportedly took place over social media outside of school, and involved a 17-year-old who is not and has not been a Fairport student.

Five students with musical instruments stand in front of a wood panel wall and smile at the camera

Congratulations to Fairport High School students Jeslyn H., Laura W., Caitlyn M., Declan W. and Reid C.! All five musicians were chosen for the 2022-2023 Hochstein Youth Symphony Orchestra, the music school’s highest-level student ensemble.

Students from 12 counties, including Monroe, compete every year for a seat in the HYSO.

A group of students sit on the floor and look over books while a second group stands and looks at posters taped to library shelves

Eighth grade Social Studies students at Martha Brown Middle School took on a challenge: identify and recognize groups of people that were discriminated against throughout history. This week, students were divided into teams to research the the context and results of that discrimination. “The Chasing the American Dream” encourages students to practice their historical literacy and research skills as they dig for answers about oppression and historically marginalized groups,

Annie Jr. Christmas Carol

Just thinking about tomorrow – or in this case, November 18! The student artists at Johanna Perrin Middle School are preparing to present their version of “Annie Jr.” based on the popular Broadway musical “Annie.”

JP students and home-schooled students in grades six, seven,

Students from Fairport’s four elementary schools walked through the sunshine and falling leaves on October 21 for Golisano Children’s Hospital. The Annual Fall Crawl tradition raises awareness and funds to make sure children and families get the care they need.

Brooks Hill, Dudley, Jefferson Avenue and Northside school students gathered a collective $9,086.21.

FCSD administrators and staff are excited to share more information with our Fairport neighbors and friends about the proposed Fairport Forward 2022 Capital Improvement Project. In mid-October, the Board of Education approved a Proposition Resolution calling for a Special Vote on December 13, 2022!

Here’s what you need to know about Fairport Forward 2022:

- - The next stage in the District’s phased plan to:

- - - Stage FHS for the merger of our ninth-grade students

- - - Consolidate District buildings

- - - Protect your investment in our facilities by updating infrastructure

- - The anticipated impact to voters is an additional $59 a year for homes valued at $200k

- - - It is projected that taxpayers would see this impact begin in the 2025-26 fiscal year

- - Project highlights include:

- - - Multi-purpose STEAM learning spaces at FHS

- - - Reimagined and renovated FHS music,

Students and staff are into the second month of the new school year and the District and Board of Education are looking ahead to the coming budget process. The Fairport BOE recently adopted the 2023-2024 budget goals at its business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18. These goals will help district leaders and the Board of Education prioritize resources and programming for the 2023-24 school year:

1) Prioritize equitable access to:
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What if a conversation could help move a community forward toward positive change? The National SEED Project – Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) believes dialogue can do that and more, and now you are invited to be part of this progress. For the first time, SEED training sessions are open to Fairport parents and community members.

Two women stand on either side of a crystal plaque. Both smile at the camera. The woman on the right is tall with gray hair, the woman on the left is shorter and has red hair.

Fairport High School’s own Elizabeth Burns was honored by the American Chemical Society earlier this month and named the Rochester Section High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year!

From the ACS website: “[T]he purpose of this award is to recognize local chemistry teachers for dedication to their students,