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WELCOME TO SOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 
5460 Bibury Road
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Phone: 513-829-3078
Fax: 829-8350
School Hours:
8:45 - 3:15
Office Hours:
7:45 - 3:45
Attendance email (to report a student absence): [email protected]
 
*PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR 2024-2025 BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION!
 
Jenny Ament photo
Principal: Jenny Ament
 
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Assistant Principal: Michelle Hilbert
 
Photo of Warren the facility dog at South.
 
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Bullying and Harassment Specialist/Title IX Coordinator: Ms. Jennie Thompson
Click here to file a bullying and harassment complaint.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
2024-2025 BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION!
 
Class Lists  
All class assignments will be mailed to families on August 1, 2024. Students should receive their letter prior to Open House on Aug. 6.  Bus routes will be posted on the district website about one week prior to the start of school.  Be sure to check online for bus information.
 
Summer office hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (closed from 12-1 for lunch)
 
Please Note:  August 7th the offices will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. for a District-wide Meeting. 
 
Back To School Bash
The Back-to-School Bash is on Saturday, August 3! The event, hosted by the FCSD Community Diversity Alliance, will again be at Crossroads Middle School from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. It offers backpacks, school supplies, refreshments, and much more - ALL FREE - thanks to the generosity of our community partners. For the third straight year, student-athletes and coaches will provide hands-on fun with stations for Bash-goers to try. Activities will take place in Fairfield Alumni Stadium.
Please note: Your child must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies.  
 
Open House Information
Open House will provide an opportunity for students and parents to meet the teacher, explore the curriculum and learn the classroom expectations.  Open House will be Tuesday, August 6 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 
Hours will be as follows:
6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.-Grades AM K, 1 and 2
6:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.-Grades PM K, 3, 4 and 5 
 
School Hours for 24-25:
Student Hours-8:45-3:15 p.m.
AM Kindergarten-8:45-11:25 a.m.
PM Kindergarten-12:35-3:15 p.m. 
 
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Thursday, August 8 OR Friday August 9 – First Day of School-Staggered Start
Thursday, August 8 is ONLY for students with the last names beginning with A-L
Friday, August 9 is ONLY for students with the last name beginning with M-Z
Monday, August 12 - All students attend! 
 
We encourage everyone to put their children on the bus on the first day of school.  This helps the teachers know what bus to put the child on at the end of the day. (NOTE:  If you pick up your child(ren) at the end of the day, please know it takes extra time to make sure everyone is where they need to be at the end of the first few days of school.
 
School Fees
School fees for Grades 1, 2, 3, 5 are $60.00, Grade 4 are $ 66.00 and Kindergarten school fees are $40.00.  You may pay school fees online at www.fairfieldcityschools.com using MasterCard or Visa.  Click on the PaySchools Central Link or you may pay with cash, money order, or check payable to South Elementary.  Fees are due Friday, Sept. 27. 
 
Final Forms
Update student information by accessing your Final Forms account: www.fairfield-oh.finalforms.com.
Before the beginning of the school year, please log into your account and electronically sign all forms/update contact information. All forms must be electronically signed in order for your account to be considered complete. Incomplete forms will remain red until they are completed. Final Forms is where the school accesses contact information in the event there is a school emergency. If you have questions about your account, please contact the school office: (513) 868-0070 or email the Registration Office: [email protected].
 
PBIS Explained!
Please click the link below to learn more about the South Elementary PBIS Program.