Jerri Smith brings more than two decades of educational experience to FPES where she teaches third grade Science and Social Studies. She has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Morehead State University and a M.A. in Elementary Special Education from the University of Dayton. Jerri holds a Professional Kindergarten-Primary (K-3) License with an Elementary 1-8 endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education. She has been a committed member of the FPLS community and previously volunteered her time as the official scorekeeper for the girls and boys basketball teams. Jerri enjoys spending time with her husband, her beautiful daughter, and their two black lab puppies; she is thankful that God has blessed her with an amazing family, both at home and at school.
Julie Bryan is in her third year as the Family and Consumer Science Teacher at FPHS where she also serves as the FCCLA advisor. Julie has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Shawnee State University and a Master’s in Career and Technical Workforce Education from Bowling Green State University. She teaches a wide array of courses including College and Career Readiness, Personal Finance, Everyday Economics, and Personal Wellness. Julie is currently pursuing her permanent licensure and loves working in her hometown. Julie and her husband, Jason, have been married for eighteen years, and they have two daughters, Anna and Ella. Julie’s family loves animals and camping together, especially in the fall.
Jason Basford is our MS Satellite Information Technology Instructor from Southern Hills CTC. Jason has a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems from Wilmington College and a Master of Arts in Technology Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University. He holds a Computer Science 7-12 licensure with a MS Career-Technical Education validation from the Ohio Department of Education. Jason is in his third year teaching at FPMS after spending fourteen years at East Clinton Local Schools where he taught web and graphic design, animation, and other technology-based classes. Jason is married to his wife, Julia, and they have two young daughters, Eliza and Stella. When he’s not at school, Jason enjoys time traveling with his family and coin collecting.
Ashley Dietrich is in her seventh year of education and is currently teaching first grade at FPES. She attended Wilmington College as an undergrad and went on to receive her Master’s in Education, Curriculum and Instruction: Reading & Literacy from Ashland University. Ashley holds three separate teaching licenses from the ODE including Career Technical (4-12), Early Childhood (P-3), and Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (P-3). Ashley recently returned from maternity leave after the birth of her baby boy; she and her husband also have a daughter who is in Kindergarten at FPES. Ashley is a 4-H advisor and loves being outdoors, gardening, and raising animals on the family farm.
Lori Workman has taught numerous subjects during her twenty-six year educational career, including her current position as the seventh grade mathematics teacher at FPMS. Lori has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Wilmington College and a M.S. in Education: Mathematics (Grades 6-8) Specialization from Walden University; she holds a Professional Elementary (1-8) License. Outside of the classroom, Lori has continued to serve the students of FPLS as a Class Advisor, Student Council Advisor, and basketball coach, but she is perhaps best known for her love of theater and music, serving as Drama Advisor for more than two decades! Lori’s love for the Fayetteville community runs deep, and she is proud to be a third-generation FPLS graduate on both sides of her family. She and her husband, Roy, share ten children, and they have been happy to raise their family in her little hometown.
Teri Stethem brings over thirty years of teaching experience to her third grade classroom at FPES where she is an English Language Arts teacher and Reading Specialist. Teri has a B.A. in Elementary Education and a Master’s of Reading Education, both from Wilmington College. She holds a Professional Elementary (1-8) License from the Ohio Department of Education. Outside of the classroom, Teri serves on the ES Literacy Committee which evaluates curriculum and strategies to improve instruction for our students, and she supports her fellow teachers by managing the Elementary Sunshine Fund and Secret Santa. When she’s away from school, Teri enjoys reading, crafting, and traveling, but her absolute favorite way to spend her free time is with her three daughters, two sons-in-law, twelve grandchildren, and her dog, Jazzy.
🏀 The Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association has released the Southwest District All-District girls and boys basketball teams. These players are chosen by a panel of media in the district.
Follow this link to see the girls (Anne Murphy & Olivia Crawford) https://www.newsdemocrat.com/2022/03/02/opswa-releases-girls-basketball-all-district-teams/
Follow this link to see the boys (Jayden Bradshaw & Blake Coffman)https://www.newsdemocrat.com/2022/03/03/opswa-releases-boys-basketball-all-district-teams/
Congratulations to our Rally Rockets Students of the Month! These students were chosen by their teachers from among all of the Students of the Week as best exemplifying our 3 Rally Rockets expectations of Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Resourceful. K-2 Students of the Month enjoyed pizza with Mr. Fiscus and Officer Waddle. 3-5 Students of the Month were taken to Skyline for Coney with a Cop. Thanks to Terry's Pizza and Skyline Chili for their generous support of our PBIS program.
🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♂️👟Track and Field Team- Students grades 7-12 interested in participating please contact Mrs. Murphy @ 513.875.5062, angela.murphy@fpls.us or come to practice! Practices are 3-4:30 Mon-Fri. There is something for everyone!
*NO practice 3/4/22*
Congratulations to Blake Coffman, Jayden Bradshaw, Connor Holden & Levi Wiederhold on being named to play in the C103fm Senior All-Star Game on March 25th!
Congratulations to Delanie Combs and Olivia Crawford! They were selected to play in the C103fm Senior All-Star game on March 25th.
🏀Congratulations to our HS Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach!
Coach McCommons was named District 16 Coaches Association
COACH OF THE YEAR!
Fayetteville Elementary received a generous donation of classroom and school supplies courtesy of Terry Murphy's Teacher Tackle Box. TTB was founded to carry on the legacy of Terry Murphy, a lifelong educator whose career included many years as an elementary principal. Mr. Murphy was also a resident of Fayetteville for 28 years and loved the closeness of the community and schools. TTB has decided to begin the journey of helping to alleviate the financial burden of students and teachers in obtaining the necessary tools to promote a positive learning environment. Pictured from left to right are Aric Fiscus, Fayetteville Elementary Principal, Amber and Brandon Ritter (great-grandchildren of Terry Murphy), and Rosemary Burwinkel (daughter of Terry Murphy). Fayetteville Elementary thanks Terry Murphy's Teacher's Tackle Box for their donation to our students and teachers!
Fayetteville Elementary will be holding kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year on Friday, March 25. Hours will be from 11:30-2:30 and from 4:00-7:00. Parking is in the lot behind the elementary building and entry to the building is through door #27. The following documents are needed for registration: child's birth certificate, social security card, immunization record, custody papers (if applicable), a current utility bill, and driver's license to verify proof of residence. If you have any questions regarding registration, you can call the elementary office at 875-2083.
🏀HS boys played a great game tonight and fought till the end!Final score ROCKETS 29 - PATRIOTS 64. #RocketPride
2022 SHAC Champions, Sectional Champions, District Runner-Up!
Rocket Band st UD Arena
🏀HS Boys @ UD Arena vs Tri-Village halftime Rockets 14 Patriots 31!
Let go ROCKETS!
Address University of Dayton Arena 1801 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417
🏀Pep Bus and Band Bus are on their way! Thanks Mr. Carlier for purchasing Pizza for everyone!!
Now on to UD Arena to cheer on our Rockets!
🏀Update regarding ticketing for tonight's game at UD Arena:
*Children 2 and under do NOT need a ticket!
*Ticket prices go up after 2pm!