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2026-2027 Back-to-School Info

 
This page will be updated periodically. Please check back for the latest information.
 
Staggered Start to Kick Off 2026-2027 School Year!
 
  • Friday, August 14: First day for students in grades K-12 (last names beginning with A-L)
  • Monday, August 17: First day for students in grades PreK-12 (last names M-Z)
  • Tuesday, August 18: Students in grades K-12 report
  • Tuesday, August 18: Only PreK students with last names A-L report
  • Wednesday, August 19: All PreK students report

Parents and/or guardians of students in blended families, with special circumstances, or who have questions should contact the front office of the school(s) their child will attend in the fall.
Thank you for your continued support of the Fairfield City School District!
 
Join us on August 1 for the FCSD Back-to-School Bash!
9-11 a.m. at Crossroads Middle School and Fairfield Alumni Stadium.
 
Event flyer for a back-to-school bash featuring details and activities.
 
****If you are interested in donating school supplies or backpacks to this event, please consider using our Amazon registry. Your donations are automatically shipped to our administration office for sorting and distribution to students at the bash! Visit https://bit.ly/BTSBashRegistry or scan this QR code:
 
QR code for the Back-to-School Bash Registry on Amazone
 
 
The 2026-27 school supply lists are below.
 
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
 
​School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are posted below. We will update this information if there are changes.  
 
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NEWS
This section will be updated as information is provided. For questions, please contact your child’s school. 
 
Logo of ParentSquare with a multicolored design and text.
RAPID NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
 
We are using ParentSquare as the rapid notification service to communicate district, school, and classroom announcements. New student and parent accounts will be created in August when the new student schedules are uploaded.

With ParentSquare, you can:
  • Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or app.
  • View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
  • Securely receive report cards, IEPs and other important student documents. You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at the ParentSquare website.
 
Latchkey Program
 
Right at School, a nationally recognized before- and after-school enrichment provider, will operate at East, Central, Compass, North, South, and West elementary schools in the 2026-2027 school year. Right At School will offer before-school and after-school programming to kindergarten through 5th-grade students beginning in August (the exact date TBA).
For families who wish to participate in this program, it will be available before school, starting at 6:30 a.m., and after school until 6:00 p.m. every day school is in session.   Families can register directly with Right At School and create flexible monthly schedules to support their busy lives. 
 
Right At School will provide staffing and a comprehensive enrichment curriculum to keep students engaged and active. Students will have a healthy snack, engage in dynamic fitness activities, participate in hands-on projects, team building, and leadership development, and have the opportunity to complete homework.  The program also features a thematic curriculum aligned with academic and social-emotional learning standards.  
 
To enroll your child(ren):
 
We are excited to continue our partnership during the upcoming school year and look forward to enhancing the educational experiences of Fairfield City students and families through this exciting opportunity.
 
If you have any questions, please email the Right At School Customer Service Team.
 
DISTRICT CALENDAR
 
FEES - PRESCHOOL-12TH GRADES
 
The 2026-27 school fees approved by the FCSD Board of Education on June 4, 2026, are listed within the links below.
 
 
 
 
FCSD STUDENT & PARENT TECH HUB
 
 
STUDENT HANDBOOKS
 
The student handbooks for grades K-5 (elementary) and grades 6-12 (secondary) can be viewed at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rVxqiU3A9EhFyKWktZifrGSZC-uZR6VX/view?usp=sharing
 
The Preschool Parent Handbook is listed below for your review. 
 
ATHLETICS INFORMATION
 
A 2026-27 Preparticipation Evaluation Form must be completed before participating in a sport. The forms in English and Spanish are below. 
 
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT NEWS
 
Information will be updated as it is received. Please check back. Thank you!