The Solano Resource Conservation District will introduce students to a new Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District Education Program.

Seventh-grade classes from Fairfield and Suisun City will learn where the water goes after the flush. Students will be introduced to local water resources, gain an understanding in the processes for cleaning wastewater, and students will be encouraged to to take actions to be good stewards of the wastewater system and the environment.

The program starts in the classroom with some pre-lessons, where students use discussion and hands-on activities to gain a deeper understanding of the role they play in the cycle of human water use and what they can do to follow responsible waste management practices.

Source: Students get a chance to learn about the impact of wastewater on local marshes | Education | dailyrepublic.com

By Amy Maginnis-Honey

Arts educators were celebrated Sunday afternoon as Creative Arts Solano hosted its inaugural Inspire Awards.

Fairfield resident Camille Pinter, who has taught piano for more than three decades, was one of the recipients.

Prior to Solano County, she taught in the Bay Area. She learned piano when she was 6, teaching herself the basics, before her mother found her a private teacher.

Source: Creative Arts Council bestows first Inspire Awards | News | dailyrepublic.com

By Diana Lambert

Two California school districts were listed among the 10 most diverse in the United States, by Niche, a school ranking and review website. Both school districts are in Sacramento County.

Natomas Unified School District ranked No. 2 in the rankings and Elk Grove Unified ranked No. 6. The next most diverse school district in California is Fairfield-Suisun Unified, which ranked 29th nationally.

Niche based its 2024 rankings on racial and economic diversity, as well as survey responses on school culture and diversity, according to the Sacramento Bee.

Source: Sacramento-area school districts among most diverse in U.S., according to Niche | EdSource

By Nick McConnell

For anyone feeling nostalgic for the days of mixtapes instead of playlists, pagers instead of smartphones, and Blockbuster instead of Nextflix, the Farfield-Suisun Unified School District uncovered a little piece of the 1990s at the Fairfield-Suisun Adult School campus last week.

Contractors digging near the site’s flagpole for a solar installation project found a time capsule sealed and buried by members of the 1999 sixth-grade class before the millennium at what was then Bransford Elementary School.

Items found included handwritten notes, drawings, baseball and Pokemon cards, action figures and news clippings. Teacher Steve Patton, who still works for the district as an eighth-grade teacher, had some of his personal belongings uncovered by the excavation.

Source: A blast from the past in Fairfield – The Vacaville Reporter

The Public Safety Academy has been selected to receive the prestigious 2023 AP Honor Roll Recognition according to a press release from the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.

The AP Honor Roll Recognition is an annual distinction that acknowledges schools nationwide whose Advanced Placement programs have consistently delivered remarkable results for their students while expanding access to advanced education.

These schools are selected based on specific criteria that reflect a strong commitment to fostering a college-going culture, creating opportunities for students to earn college credit, and enhancing college readiness. In the 2023 cohort of recognized schools, the Public Safety Academy proudly stands among the 4,570 institutions nationwide receiving this award.

Source: Good News: Public Safety Academy received AP Honor Roll Award | Education | dailyrepublic.com

By Richard Bammer

The email to district leaders on Tuesday afternoon began pleasantly and diplomatically enough, with a wish for all having “a wonderful Thanksgiving break,” followed by “I am always grateful for our team and FSUSD.”

Then longtime Fairfield-Suisun Unified Superintendent Kris Corey segued to the heart of the matter:

“It is with very mixed emotions that I am announcing my retirement from Fairfield-Suisun. My final retirement date has yet to be determined.

Source: FSUSD Superintendent Kris Corey to retire – The Vacaville Reporter

By Amy Maginnis Honey

Staff, family, friends of Crystal Middle School, as well s the mayor of Suisun City, were in the crowd to enjoy the third annual Crystal Cougar Campfire.

The evening began with participants building a Crystal community tree, adding their names to a leaf on the tree. Then it was off to take pictures at the fall photo booth.

A scarecrow created by the Crystal Art Club and art teacher Noni Guevara was shown.

Source: Crystal Middle School Campfire celebrates third anniversary | Music | dailyrepublic.com

Student leaders and 31 student representatives at Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District came together in October to share input for the future of the school district, according to a press release.

FSUSD holds monthly Student Leader and Parent Leader meetings. These meetings with the superintendent and designated staff serve as a conduit for bringing vital perspectives to the forefront of essential district decisions, including matters related to school safety, curriculum, climate, and even school menus.

At the most recent Student and Parent Leader meeting, District staff presented the student leaders with data sourced from FSUSD student surveys, shedding light on student perceptions of school climate and discipline. Also they learned about new legislation that impacts the future of student discipline. Students spoke frankly and honestly about their concerns and hopes for the future.

Source: Good News: Students share views on future of FSUSD | Education | dailyrepublic.com

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District will host the annual FSUSD District-Wide College Fair this month.

This highly-anticipated event provides an opportunity to connect with representatives from more than 45 colleges and universities, and includes workshops discussing the financial aid and student-athlete recruiting processes, according to the press release.

The fair is open to open to all FSUSD sixth- to 12th-grade students and their families.

Source: Fairfield district college fair set at end of October | Education | dailyrepublic.com