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Fairfield High School

Art extravaganza: Make super-cool spring crafts with Fairfield High School's own art club, Students Promoting Arts to the Masses, from 9 to 11 a.m. March 15 in rooms 1403 and 1408 at FHS. Free, Register by calling (513) 942-2999, ext. 637, or by e-mailing thatcher_t@fairfield-city.k12.oh.us. Please include child's name, age and parent contact info (by Monday, March 10).

Summer activities and job fair: Youth looking to volunteer or participate in a summer program are encouraged to attend a Summer Activities Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Fairfield High School Arena. Sponsored by the Fairfield Rotary Club in cooperation with Fairfield City Schools and the Butler County Family and Children First Council, this event will help those in grades six through 12 stay active through the summer with a wide variety of opportunities. Local businesses and organizations will be on hand to discuss job opportunities, volunteer services, camps, recreation activities and more. The Fairfield Police Department will be there with its drunk driving simulator S.I.D.N.E.

North Elementary

Carnival announced: Food, friends and lots of fun will be happening at the school carnival from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 7.

Pennies for Patients: North's "Pennies for Patients" fundraiser was a huge success, with $3,586 being raised for the Lymphom and Leukemia Society. Lynne Dyer's fourth-grade class donated a total of $343. They were the top donating class in the building and earned a pasta or pizza party.

East Elementary

Read Across America Week: East celebrates Read across America Week from Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 7. Children receiving a lanyard to wear during the week and papers cut to fit. Each day is devoted to a different book or activity. Book Fair begins Wednesday, March 5.

South Elementary

Students enjoy hockey championship: The hockey championship was fun and exciting. In grade three, Mrs. Price's Fireballs scored six goals, and Ms. Baltzeill's Bulldogs earned four goals. In fourth-grade competition, it was Ms. Haisley's Laffy Taffy scoring four goals, and Mrs. Hilbert's Blue Jackets tallying up three goals. All four championship teams showed great spirit in their play and the classmates showed great support by hanging several signs all around the gym.

Jump Rope for Heart: The Jump Rope for Heart Event was a success. Many thanks to all of the students who participated in this worthwhile event to raise money for the American Heart Association. South raised just less than $5,000 this year. Things would not have run smoothly without the help of the following parent helpers: Mrs. Woeste, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Luken, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Tilford and Mr. Keller.

Science fair: The Science Fair will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Feb. 28. All fouth-graders must participate, with it being optional for those in grades one through three.

Family movie night: PTC is sponsoring Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29. South families are invited to bring a blanket and folding chairs.

Central Elementary

Cake decorating contest: All students are invited to enter the annual He and Me cake decorating contest. The contest begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29. Students and a male adult get 30 minutes to decorate their baked cake. The judging begins at 7:30 p.m.