Dear Fairport Families,
We trust you are enjoying your summer so far. There has been a change in leadership at Fairport Harbor Schools for the coming school year. Attached is a message from Superintendent, Domenic Paolo explaining the changes.
We are so proud of all of the many great things going on in our school district. We know that change can be difficult, but purposeful change with clear goals for the benefit of students is never something to fear, but rather to embrace. Our Administration team are committed and dedicated to making this transition one that benefits students, staff, and community now and into the future.
Thank you!
McKinley Elementary School Supply Lists
(Grades K-5)
Harding Middle/High School Supply Lists
(Grades 6-12)
Harding MS/HS 2018-2019 Yearbook Information.
Yearbooks can only be ordered online.
Please use this link to order https://fairportharborlight2019.picaboo.com/
Deadline is August 1, 2019
Click here to watch Fairport Harding MS/HS on Fox 8 news!
Open Enrollment for Kindergarten is closed & Full for the 2019/2020 school year
Spring Screening Sessions have concluded.
If you live in Fairport Harbor, call the Board Of Education at 440-354-5400 ext 102 for registration information.
Residents-Click Here to register your student.
August 21 Screening 8:00-3:00 (ONLY BY APPOINTMENT if need further screening)
August 22 (Kindergarten Phase-In Girls ONLY) 8:20-3:00
August 23 (Kindergarten Phase-In Boys ONLY) 8:20-3:00
August 26 ALL Kindergarten students start – 8:00-3:00
Need help accessing Infinite Campus? Please contact the school office for your special access code to create your parent account.
IB Letter To Parents & Community
We are very excited to officially announce that McKinley has been AUTHORIZED to offer the Primary Years Program as an International Baccalaureate World School! As the first IB World School in Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties we are proud to offer this prestigious program to our school community.
Excited to learn more about the upcoming FHEVS Building Project?
Download the October 9, 2018 - Building Presentation
All updates on the FHEVS Building Project will be posted @ www.fhevs.org/buildingproject
Click to find out more information and ordering instructions for your 18/19 yearbook.
You must order online and the deadline is strictly August 1, 2019.
See Mrs. Kazsmer for more information.
Open Enrollment for Kindergarten is closed & Full for the 2019/2020 school year
Spring Screening Sessions have concluded.
If you live in Fairport Harbor, call the Board Of Education at 440-354-5400 ext 102 for registration information.
Residents-Click Here to register your student.
August 21- Screening 8:00-3:00 (ONLY BY APPOINTMENT if need further screening)
August 22 (Kindergarten Phase-In Girls ONLY) 8:20-3:00
August 23 (Kindergarten Phase-In Boys ONLY) 8:20-3:00
August 26 ALL Kindergarten students start – 8:00-3:00
It is NOT to early to start thinking about your sports physical for Fall Sports!
*We are a Lake Health contracted school* $15 with pre-registration!
Personal Hygiene Products & Toiletries
For Our Skipper Families
Our Interact Club & Ms. Becky are coordinating the Care Closet, it is a private way for students to get supplies they need, when they are needed, without a sense of shame or embarrassment. We are always accepting donations at the Harding Office.
Shampoo, lotions, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, mouthwash, hair gel, chapstick, toothpaste, socks, underwear, travel or regular sized items accepted.
*Students needing to visit the Harding Care Closet should see Mrs. Rumbarger or Mrs. Fischer*
Harding MS/HS Open House - August 15, 2019, 6-8 p.m.
Harding Fall Sports Meeting - August 15, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
McKinley Back to School Bash - August 20, 2019, from 4-6 p.m.
Meet the Skippers @ Harding - August 20, 2019 - 6 p.m.
Free Community Concert “The Stray” performing at the Harding gymnasium - August 20, 2019 - 7:15 p.m.
August 21 First day for Students grades 1-12
August 22 Kindergarten Phase-in Girls only report 8:20-3:00
August 23 Kindergarten Phase-in Boys only report 8:20-3:00
August 26 All Kindergarten students start at 8:00-3:00
News-Herald June 2019
By Nate Barnes nbarnes@news-herald.com @NateBarnes_ on Twitter Jun 14, 2019
The ninth class of The News-Herald High School Sports Hall of Fame was inducted during halftime of the Senior Bowl on June 14 at Mayfield. The 2019 honorees included Bob Ritley, John Matteucci, Kaayla Chones, Don Schutz, Tom Orosz and Cliff Hunt.
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Click here to get the link to watch the video that aired 5/9/19,
Thanks, Fox 8 News!
Fairport is leaving the Chagrin Valley Conference after the 2020-21 school year, league commissioner Don Lewis confirmed to The News-Herald on April 26.
Earlier this week, Fairport was accepted into the Northeast Athletic Conference, Lewis said. There the Skippers will join Pymatuning Valley, Vienna Mathews, Newbury, Southington, Lordstown, Bristol, Bloomfield, Kinsman Badger, Windham and Maplewood.
"We're thrilled. I'm thrilled," said Sandra Knight, activities director at Fairport. "I know the head coaches are excited. I know the administration is on board. The board (of education) voted unanimously on April 23 to move into the NAC.
McKinley has been awarded a School Climate State Grant in the amount of $5,000. This grant supports 360 public and charter school buildings in the statewide implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports frameworks, evidence- and/or research-based social and emotional learning initiatives, or both. Our grant was written to support the expansion of the Zones of Regulation social thinking curriculum, teacher training, and resources for the 2019-2020 school year.
Andrew Cass - The News-Herald 4/6/19
Even after the noon rush that saw about 70 people come through the McKinley Elementary School gym April 6, there was still plenty of clothing and other items available for those in need.
It’s a testament to the close-knit, caring community of Fairport Harbor, Amy Neff said.
Neff, who collected many of the donations herself, said she didn’t have any trouble finding people to donate. It was harder getting them to stop, she joked.
With people doing some spring cleaning, Neff thought it was a good time to hold a clothing distribution and put items no longer needed in their current home to good use.
All sorts of clothing were available at the four-hour event at the elementary school, from baby clothes to professional attire for adults. Additionally, toys, handbags, jewelry, and other items were available for those in need free of charge.
Amy Neff of Feeding Fairport's Hungry joked that it was harder to get people to stop donating than it was getting them to give. Feeding Fairport's Hungry collected clothing and other items like toys and handbags for a distribution held April 6 at McKinley Elementary School.
To read the rest of the article, click the image on the left.
Thanks, FHFD for training our 9th graders in CPR, and the use of an AED device and Epi-pen.
A HUGE thank you to the Fairport Harbor Fire Department for patiently guiding our students and teaching them everything they need to know to save a life!
Students and Staff gathered at the Fairport Senior Center May 20, 2019 to celebrate the 13th annual Inspiring Excellence/Hamilton Awards! Thank you to Kris Yano at the senior center, Frankie's Catering and The Fairport Harbor Academic Boosters for judging the essay contest.
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Mrs. Toomey the high school art teacher collaborated with Susan Johnson/Lynch a local author who is writing a children's (7) book series called "Needs a Home". The basis of the series is that there were 7 animals in her life that needed homes so she adopted them as pets. The stories are fun and described the animals' personalities but they also teach the responsibilities of how to care for them. Susan chose 8 students' artwork to be in her books that should be released next year. These student's names will be acknowledged in the book credits and the students can include this publication on their resumes when they graduate. Congratulations to:
Maarika Haller, Matthew Oravecz, Jennifer Soria, Tierny Degidio, Morgan Braemer, Kiki Dambolena, Shyli Gibney and Kaylynn Clasing. Susan stated Kaylynn Clasing had the most illustrations chosen and her professional quality drawings included all 7 of the animals. Susan also mentioned how much she liked Tyler Clasing's sheep drawing, and she may end up using it!
Thank you to all students who participated and Mrs. Toomey for coordinating this opportunity for our students. Look for "Needs a Home" children's book series by Susan Johnson/Lynch next year.
Click to see the drawings.
Be on the lookout around Fairport Harbor Village for fish out of water!
Giovanny Ramirez, Jordan Cogswell, Maarika Haller, Jennifer Soria, and Emma McBride created very special fish for this "FISH OUT OF WATER" outdoor art show.
Here at @lakeeriecollege for the Pen Ohio State Writing Tournament!! Good luck to state qualifiers Emily Luke and Olivia Hoge! Shout out to the rest of the volunteers for helping the tournament run smoothly!!!
Congratulations to Olivia Hoge-Massengill and Emily Luke for being named Pen Ohio State Finalists.
Congratulations to: 1st place Maarika Haller & 2nd place Kiana Dambolena, and 3rd place Tierny Degidio for receiving the VFW Young American Creative Patriot Art Awards.
A special thank you to Dan Sherwood of the VFW, we appreciate your support.
The Fair Poet Assembly for the Spring Contest took place on May 14, 2019. This was the 5th Fair Poet awards ceremony. Fair Poet has become more than we could have imagined when we started this contest in 2017. What started as originally a celebration of the study of poetry in our schools quickly became an avenue to celebrate creative expression in its many forms. Students, parents, staff, and administrators in attendance each heard poems from a group of students who all walk different paths in life, but whose creative purpose was unified through poetry. Those in attendance enjoyed various musical performances from the band, and many artists and writers were also honored at the assembly.
For more details please visit FHEVS.org, Activities, Fairpoet
Prom was held at the Holiday Inn, Mentor Ohio, on May 11, 2019.
Everyone looked amazing.
Special thank you to Wendy Sharpe & The Junior Class for making it a night to remember!
Freshman Tai Malone was the CVC Champion in the High Jump at Independence today! First Boys Fairport CVC Champion since Randy Greenwood in 2009 Congratulations Tai!
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