Welcome Back to an Exciting 2025–2026 School Year!

Welcome back, amazing students, teachers, and staff!  This year promises growth, innovation, and endless possibilities. As we step into the new school year, our mission remains clear to transform lives and shape the future. Together, we will embrace challenges, celebrate successes, and continue building a school community that inspires excellence.

It’s a joy to see the smiling faces of both our returning and new students filling our halls once again. This year, you can look forward to engaging lessons, creative approaches to learning, new friendships, and all the incredible opportunities your teachers have planned.

As the proud principal of Fairfield Magnet School for Math and Science, one of the best schools in the nation, I have every confidence that our students will rise to meet and exceed expectations. The unwavering support, collaboration, and engagement of our parents make a profound difference in every child’s educational journey. This year, our “One Team, One Dream” commitment means:

• High expectations for rigorous and engaging instruction
• Strong and consistent communication between home and school
• A shared belief in every child’s potential for success

We will continue to use data from common, formative, and state assessments to guide instruction at every grade level, meeting students where they are and challenging them to reach their full potential.

Research confirms what we already know: student success occurs when home and school work together. Please partner with us daily by encouraging your child to:

• Read for enjoyment at least 30 minutes each evening
• Practice and review math skills
• Share with you what they learned each day

Thank you for your trust, partnership, and dedication. Let’s make 2025–2026 our best year yet.

 

“There is a brilliant child locked inside every student.” ~ Marva Collins

Dr. Whitfield