Please be aware that buses will be delayed this morning, September 15, due to an accident on the Merritt Parkway affecting our drivers’ arrival times. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! Sept 15–Oct 15 we celebrate the cultures, traditions & contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central & South America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Join us in honoring this important celebration.

Therapists Melissa Murphy and Anthony Cernera will talk about how AI chatbots are shaping teens’ friendships, identity, and mental health, and what parents can do to help them make healthy choices. Register: fplct.librarymarket.com/event/ai-teen-…

RLMS 8th grade Family Consumer Science apple pies. Students use knife skills, collaboration, creativity and baking techniques (following steps) to roll the crust and make delicious apple pies. RLMS is bringing the JOY. Check out those smiles. GO Bulldogs!! Fairfield CT, Superintendent of Schools

Burr kindergartners enjoyed exploring the library, selecting books, and discovering new worlds filled with imagination and creativity.

Friday Funday in the FPS Registration Office complete with bubbles! Each week, District Registrar Ms. Rita Valle welcomes families with fun and exciting Friday themes to make registration a little brighter.

Stratfield 5th graders helped “make it rain” at Perry’s Mill Ponds! The Mill River Wetland Committee and FPS unveiled a newly recreated Groundwater Unit model, built by FWHS Teacher Luke Allen and students, to bring hands-on lessons in the water cycle & watershed health to life.

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah begins this evening at sundown. This celebration marks the Jewish New Year, a time of reflection and looking forward to the year ahead with hope and renewal. School will be closed on 9/23 in observance. Wishing all who celebrate Shanah tovah!

First Selectman Christine Vitale, CT DOT, Fairfield PD & town reps held a walk audit at McKinley to review drop-off safety. Findings will guide DOT recs to improve walking & biking, building on the town’s Complete Streets work. Fairfield Police, CT Connecticut Department of Transportation

FLHS senior & Varsity Volleyball Captain Sofia Cilano jumped into action during her EMT clinical hours at St. Vincent’s, helping staff save a choking patient. She’s the first EMT student ever to earn the hospital’s Certificate of Excellence. Fairfield Ludlowe HS

Fairfield Celebrates Down Syndrome Sat, Oct 4 | ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM (Rain date Oct 5) 📍 Roger Sherman Elementary, Fairfield Join us for a FREE family day with music, games, raffle prizes, face painting & more! anoushkashelpinghand.com

Join experts from the Fairfield PD, Center for Family Justice, LifeBridge, and Love146 for an important conversation on keeping kids safe online. This FREE event is open to the community. Parents, caregivers, and teens are encouraged to attend! tinyurl.com/OnlineExploita…

FPS is proud to announce the outstanding students who have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Congrats FLHS students Nishka Desai, Nianhan Kwok, and Caroline Louie, and FWHS students Anshika Sinha and Anshul Sinha! Fairfield Ludlowe HS Warde Mustangs

The Multi-Lingual Learners Department at FWHS hosted its annual Fall Family Dinner with more than 50 attendees. Families shared homemade dishes, connected with teachers, and celebrated the strength & spirit of our ML community. A wonderful night of culture, connections, and fun!

To celebrate National Principals Month, we asked students what their principals do every day. This October, we’re featuring all our FPS principals, the everyday superheroes who make our schools amazing! Today we celebrate Holland Hill Principal Molly Farrell. Mrs. Farrell

Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful Yom Kippur. May this day of reflection bring you and your family peace, renewal, and a year filled with health and happiness.

Join us in celebrating National Principals Month! Today we feature Dwight Principal Mimi Maniscalco. Stay tuned for more principal features throughout the month of October.

A huge shout-out to the FPS custodial team! Your hard work, care, and dedication keep our schools safe and sparkling. Thank you for all that you do each day.