Fairport Central School District

WHY testing is important (Yellow Zone compliance)

There have been many questions received surrounding COVID-19 testing in our schools. As you know, the Governor recently designated our region as a yellow zone. This designation requires mandatory weekly testing of 20% of our school population (i.e. students and staff). Under the yellow zone requirements, districts that do not meet the 20% weekly testing rule will be required to transition to 100% remote learning.

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Free Meals Program extended through remainder of 2020-21 school year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has again extended the free school meals program to students every school day (remote & hybrid) through the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. Parents who would like to request meals for their child(ren) on a remote day must pre-order (link below).

We also encourage families who benefit from the Free &

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Fairport recognizes newly-tenured educators & new teachers

Fairport CSD recognized newly tenure-granted educators and new teachers prior to the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 20, 2020.

Congratulations to the following newly tenured educators:

  • Meredith Klus, Principal, Brooks Hill
  • Patrick Grow, Principal, Johanna Perrin
  • Kevin Henchen, Director of Staff Development
  • Ellen Reed,

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Fairport celebrates Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 18-23

Red Ribbon Week sticker

Dear School Community:

The Fairport Central School District, including all eight schools, is celebrating Red Ribbon Week, October 18-23. With a focus on encouraging healthy life choices, Red Ribbon Week heightens everyone’s awareness that we need to work together to eradicate drug and substance abuse. The Red Ribbon campaign is one of the most successful drug prevention programs in the nation reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week.

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Virtual Forum on Internet Safety, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.

The Fairport Central School District invites parents/guardians and students in grades 6-12 to a virtual forum on Internet Safety, featuring Special Agent Jordan Slavik of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6-7 p.m. on the District’s YouTube.

The forum will offer parents/guardians and students information regarding:

  • Statistics and dangers of too much technology
  • Dangers of Internet content (illicit material)
  • Dangers of Internet contact (who you are talking to)
  • Dangers of Internet conduct (inappropriate behavior such as cyberbullying)
  • Tips for parents/guardians

The forum will conclude with a question and answer period.

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Welcome Back Guide & Parent Handbook – updated on Oct. 7 due to NYSDOH guidance

Welcome Back Guide 2020 21 September 2020 Page 01

The 2020-21 edition of the District’s Welcome Back Guide, including a Parent Handbook due to the District’s reopening due to COVID-19, was mailed to all residents in early October. The Guide was updated after it was printed and mailed to homes and the most updated version (changes were made to page 6) can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

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