Fairport Central School District

Special Edition Fairport Forward 2022 Commentator will arrive in homes soon

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Fairport residents: keep your eyes peeled for a Special Edition of the Commentator to arrive in your mailbox soon! This newsletter features everything you need to know about the proposed Fairport Forward 2022 Capital Improvement Project.

You can also find a PDF version of the Commentator here.

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How to vote absentee on the Capital Improvement Project

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,

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Five Fairport High School musicians earn places in elite youth orchestra

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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.

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Excitement building for two upcoming student productions

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,

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Update on Fairport Forward 2022 Capital Improvement Project campaign: new FAQ, videos and renderings

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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,

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Eastman School of Music recognizes Fairport music luminary

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An institution in the Fairport Central School District Music department – and a fixture in the Rochester music scene – was honored by the Eastman School of Music as part of its “Centennial Awards” celebration! Fairport High School music teacher and band director Bill Tiberio was named one of the Eastman School’s 100 recipients of the Centennial Award.

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Introducing Fairport Forward 2022!

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The District is preparing for the next proposed Capital Improvement Project: Phase II of Fairport Forward! The anticipated vote date for this proposal is December 13, 2022.

Phase II is the next step in the process that started back in 2018 with the District Advisory Council. I encourage you to visit our Capital Project website to learn more about Fairport Forward’s past,

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Spring productions hit the stage and student art gets a spotlight!

Student performers at Fairport Central School District secondary schools will hit the stage in the coming weeks for their Spring productions. Below is a list of upcoming productions, and you can visit our Calendar page for more details. 

Martha Brown Middle School

  • The Martha Brown Drama Club presents “Matilda Jr.”
  • March 17,

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FHS students to perform as part of Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Fairport RPYO Ensemble Members

Four Fairport High School students have been selected for the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (RPYO), with three performances scheduled over the next season. FHS students Paul Besch-Turner (violin), May Fastais (violin), Noor Rouhana (violin) and Sammy Stringer (oboe) were selected in the Spring 2021 for the Youth Orchestra. Representatives from the RPYO say that the season’s tagline is “No More Distancing From Our Music!” The Fairport Central School District congratulates these talented musicians on their achievements! 

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FHS music teacher gains national recognition

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Fairport High School (FHS) Music Teacher Bill Tiberio has been teaching students of all ages in Fairport for more than three decades. You’ll see him everywhere; from directing the orchestra in the pit for the FHS musicals and giving one-on-one instruction on woodwind instruments to conducting jazz ensembles at FHS and at area colleges. 

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