Lunch - 11:30AM (Thank You Wholesale Carpets)
Dinner - 5:00PM
There will also be cases of water and bags of dry goods for families to pick up.
At this time, we are NOT accepting donations of used clothing. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s kindness, generosity, and willingness to help.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, families, and community!
Thursday- Dinner beginning at 5PM
Friday - Breakfast beginning at 8AM
Friday - Lunch beginning at noon
Friday - Dinner beginning at 5PM
*You do not have to be a student at FCSC to receive these meals.
We know that many of our families have been impacted by high water, evacuations, property damage, and other challenges caused by the flooding. As our community begins to respond and recover, FCSC wants to help connect families with available resources and support.
If your family has been impacted by the flooding and has an immediate need, please complete our Flood Needs Submission Form. Information submitted through the form will help us better understand the needs of our families and connect them with available community resources whenever possible.
Form: https://forms.gle/YjgW2TpMPvJz3Yrc6
Connersville High School remains open as a shelter with cots, food, water, basic toiletries, facilities for washing, etc. Meals have and will continue to be served three times a day as long as the need is there.
Additionally, for those unable to get to the high school, food will be provided to families at Eastview Elementary School as follows:
Thursday- Dinner beginning at 5PM
Friday - Breakfast beginning at 8AM
Friday - Lunch beginning at noon
Friday - Dinner beginning at 5PM
*You do not have to be a student at FCSC to receive these meals.
Please continue to avoid flooded roadways, follow the guidance of local emergency officials, and put your safety first.
We are grateful for the many people and organizations working to support our community during this difficult time. Please take care of yourselves, your families, and one another.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fayette County School Corporation Announces FREE Breakfast and Lunch for ALL PK-12 Students During the 2026-2027 School Year
The Fayette County School Corporation is excited to announce that every student in grades Pre-K through 12 will receive FREE breakfast and lunch throughout the 2026-2027 school year!
This is a significant expansion of the district's meal program. In previous years, free meals were available only to students in Pre-K through Grade 6. Beginning this school year, every FCSC student Pre-K through grade 12 will have access to nutritious breakfasts and lunches at no cost to families. Extras and à la carte items must be purchased.
"We know that students learn best when their basic needs are met," said Superintendent Jeremy Duncan. "This expansion helps remove a financial burden for families while ensuring every child has access to healthy meals each school day. We are incredibly grateful to be able to offer this opportunity to all of our students and families!"
Although meals will be provided free of charge to all students, the district is asking every family who may qualify to continue completing the Free and Reduced Meal Application.
These applications play a critical role in determining eligibility for valuable state and federal funding that supports educational programs and services throughout the district. Completing the application also helps Fayette County School Corporation maintain opportunities that benefit students and families in the future.
Families should also be aware that negative meal balances from previous school years will carry forward and remain on student accounts. While current meals will be free, prior unpaid balances are still owed.
To help families eliminate existing meal debt, the district is establishing an Student Meal Assistance Fund and is seeking the support of generous community members.
Individuals, churches, civic organizations, businesses, and other groups interested in making a contribution to help pay down outstanding student meal balances are encouraged to contact Superintendent Jeremy Duncan at jjduncan@g.fayette.k12.in.us.
"One of the things I love most about Fayette County is the way our community comes together to care for one another," Duncan said. "If you're looking for a meaningful way to make a direct impact on local children and families, this is an incredible opportunity."
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year remains open. Families who have not yet enrolled their new students or registered their returning students are encouraged to contact their child's home school today to complete the process.
GREAT things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
DID YOU KNOW? The Fayette County School Corporation partners with Creative Steps to provide after-school care at all five of our elementary schools and Little Spartans Preschool (NEW) after school until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This low-cost after-school childcare option is perfect for working families. Lead staff all hold CDA (Child Development Associate) credentials, early childhood education backgrounds, and teaching certificates. In addition, the program participates in a federal food program, ensuring all food served meets established nutrition standards.
For more information on Creative Kids, contact them directly at 765-377-2914 or Creative Steps at 765-827-0647. They can also be reached by email at clwgps@gmail.com.
For more information or to register, you may also visit the website below:
https://app.tryplayground.com/listings/gwfZMhsMo5VqeFSsr7L3
Additionally, enrollment for new students and registration for returning students is still open. Please call your child's school today! If you need assistance or don't know which school your child will attend, please call (765) 825-2178.
Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
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The Fayette County School Corporation is excited to announce expanded "Student Technology and Screen Time Guidelines" that will take effect beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. The updated guidelines reflect current research on child development, student learning, and healthy technology use while also incorporating feedback received from families, staff members, and the community.
Several weeks ago, we shared preliminary guidance outlining a transition away from one-to-one devices in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. Following that announcement, we received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from parents, educators, and community members.
"While many people supported our initial plan, many also encouraged us to take an even closer look at technology use across our elementary grades," said Superintendent Jeremy Duncan. "The message was clear. You spoke, and we listened."
As a result, beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, students in Grades 2 through 6 will also transition away from individual device assignments. Rather than being issued personal devices that can be taken home, classrooms will have access to shared devices on instructional carts that teachers can utilize when technology meaningfully enhances learning.
Students in Grades 7 and 8 will continue to have one-to-one devices with structured restrictions, while students in Grades 9 through 12 will continue participating in the Corporation's one-to-one program to support advanced coursework, college readiness, career preparation, and digital learning.
This initiative is not about rejecting technology. Instead, it is about using technology with greater purpose and balance.
"Technology can be an incredible educational tool, but it should support learning rather than become the learning experience," Duncan said. "Children learn best through meaningful conversations, hands-on exploration, reading, writing, collaboration, creativity, movement, and strong relationships with caring adults. Those experiences remain at the heart of an exceptional education that we aim to provide at the Fayette County School Corporation."
Research continues to demonstrate that balanced technology use supports stronger attention, improved communication skills, increased student engagement, and healthier social and emotional development. By reducing unnecessary screen time during the school day and at home, we believe that students will benefit from more direct teacher instruction, richer classroom discussions, increased collaboration, and expanded opportunities for hands-on learning.
Our updated guidance also includes "Screen Time Maximum Suggestions" by grade level. These recommendations are intended to provide educators with developmentally appropriate expectations while recognizing that technology use should always be purposeful and instructionally driven.
Several important learning activities remain exempt from the screen time suggestions, including:
-State assessments and other required testing
-Learning opportunities that teach computer science and digital literacy skills
-Accommodations and supports provided through Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans
"Technology continues to have an important place in our classrooms," Duncan added. "Students will continue using digital tools for research, creativity, collaboration, communication, innovation, and future readiness. The difference is that technology will be used intentionally, when it adds value to the learning experience."
The updated guidelines align with Fayette County School Corporation's commitment to helping every student Grow & Achieve, Belong & Thrive, and become Prepared & Life-Ready.
"Our responsibility has never changed," Duncan said. "Every decision we make begins with one simple question: 'What is best for students?' We believe these changes reflect that commitment and will help us provide an even stronger educational experience for every child we serve."
On June 29, Fayette County School Corporation partnered with Showtime Cinema to provide a free community showing of Toy Story 5, a film centered on the role technology can play in our lives and the importance of relationships, imagination, and human connection. More than 1,000 students, parents, grandparents, staff members, and community members attended the event. "The incredible turnout reminded us of something we should never forget: children only get one childhood," Duncan stated. "We have a responsibility to help fill it with laughter, imagination, friendships, family memories, and experiences that no screen can ever replace."
Wow! All of the roughly 1100 student and family tickets for our Toy Story Family Movie Night on June 29th have now been distributed. We have no more tickets available. Thank you for your understanding! For those with tickets, see you on June 29th. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled movie start time.
Great things are happening at the Fayette County School Corporation!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fayette County School Corporation Invites Families to Free Showing of Toy Story 5
The Fayette County School Corporation is excited to announce a special Free Movie Night for FCSC students, prospective students, and their families on Monday, June 29, at Showtime Cinemas in Connersville. Through a special partnership with Showtime Cinemas, FCSC has reserved the entire theater to provide families with the opportunity to enjoy Disney Pixar's newest film, Toy Story 5, at no cost.
The event will feature four showtimes: 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 7:45 p.m. Tickets are free and include admission to the movie, popcorn, and a 12-ounce drink. Attendance is limited, and tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until all seats are filled.
Each FCSC student or prospective student is eligible to receive up to three tickets. Accommodations for larger families may be arranged by contacting the corporation office.
While the evening is intended to be a fun celebration for families, Toy Story 5 also carries a message that resonates with Fayette County School Corporation's commitment to fostering meaningful learning experiences and healthy technology habits.
In the film, Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the toy gang find themselves facing a new challenge as children's attention increasingly shifts from traditional play toward screens and digital devices. The story explores the balance between technology and imagination, reminding us that creativity, personal interaction, and real-world experiences remain important parts of childhood.
"Technology is a valuable tool in education, but it should never replace the experiences that help children grow socially, emotionally, and creatively. At the Fayette County School Corporation, we are intentional about creating opportunities for students to collaborate, problem-solve, engage in hands-on learning, and build relationships. The message of Toy Story 5 reinforces the importance of balance and reminds us that imagination and human connection still matter," said Superintendent Jeremy Duncan.
FCSC has continued to evaluate and refine the role of technology in its schools, ensuring that devices support learning while preserving opportunities for discussion, creativity, movement, and meaningful engagement. The themes presented in Toy Story 5 provide a family-friendly opportunity to continue that conversation beyond the classroom.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets will be available beginning Tuesday, June 16, at the Fayette County School Corporation Administration Building, located at 1401 Spartan Drive, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Individuals unable to pick up tickets during those hours may call (765) 825-2178 on or after June 16 to make alternative arrangements.
Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be distributed until all seats are filled. Ticketed attendees should plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before their scheduled showtime.
EVENT DETAILS
What: FCSC Free Movie Night – Toy Story 5
Who: FCSC students, prospective students, and their families
When: Monday, June 29
Where: Showtime Cinemas, Connersville, Indiana
Showtimes: 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 7:45 p.m.
Cost: Free (includes admission, popcorn, and a 12-ounce drink)
GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT THE FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION!
