Hello Falcons! Please review our Accelerated Reader Incentive for the 3rd 9 weeks! This can be earned by all K-5 students. Happy Reading!

Way to go, Falcons! You are ranked 4 out of 17 elementary schools for your 5th month attendance rate. The attendance rate at Fairdale increased to 94.284% for the 5th month of school. That is an increase of 1.293% over the previous month. Fairdale showed the highest increase in the county from the 4th to 5th month of school! Way to go! 2ND GRADE had the highest attendance rate at Fairdale for the 5th month of school, coming in at 95.018%. Those students have been rewarded by the principal. Thank you to our Falcons for being at school and on time!
Way to go, Falcons!

Falcons are enjoying their 1st semester PBIS incentive with a Soundtastics dance party! Positive, responsible behaviors pay off!

Hello Falcons! As a 1st semester behavior incentive, Soundtastics will be visiting our school tomorrow, 01/22/2026! All students who have had zero DRFs or 3 or less retraining forms for the first semester will be able to join the Soundtastics dance party! This is a blast for our students. Students do have the option of purchasing items at the dance, ranging in price from $1-$10, cash only.
The menu for 01/23/2026 has changed. Meatball subs will be served.
iReady testing continues at Fairdale Elementary through 01/23/2026.
The menu for 01/23/2026 has changed. Meatball subs will be served.
iReady testing continues at Fairdale Elementary through 01/23/2026.
PK does not attend school on 01-23-2026.
Fairdale Elementary has a menu change scheduled for this week. Pepperoni rolls will now be served on Wednesday, 01-21-2026.
Fairdale Elementary has a menu change scheduled for this week. Pepperoni rolls will now be served on Wednesday, 01-21-2026.
Spring pictures will be 3-10-2026.
2nd 9 weeks ends 01-16-2026. Report cards go home 01-26-2026.
There is no school 01-19-2026.
PK does not attend school on 01-23-2026.
iReady mid-year testing ends 01-23-2026.
American Heart Association Kid's Heart Challenge kicks off 01-27-2026.
The mobile dentist visits FES 02-05-2026 and 02-06-2026.
The school's Sweetheart Dance will be 02-13-2025.
Scholastic Book Fair takes place the week of 02-23-2026.
Spring pictures are scheduled for 03-0-2026.
There is no school 01-19-2026.
PK does not attend school on 01-23-2026.
iReady mid-year testing ends 01-23-2026.
American Heart Association Kid's Heart Challenge kicks off 01-27-2026.
The mobile dentist visits FES 02-05-2026 and 02-06-2026.
The school's Sweetheart Dance will be 02-13-2025.
Scholastic Book Fair takes place the week of 02-23-2026.
Spring pictures are scheduled for 03-0-2026.
Sweetheart Dance information...

Way to go, Falcon scientists! These are our students who placed at the county level!


Way to go!

January 9, 2026 is hat day for the Falcons! Pay $1 to wear a hat to school. All money raised will benefit the 5th grade class!
Monthly Golden Awards were presented at Fairdale Elementary as a part of our PBIS initiative.
The golden spoon is awarded to classrooms who show the best behavior and cleanliness in the cafeteria. Congratulations to Mrs. Dunbar's 3rd grade class and Mrs. Russell's 1st grade class for winning the golden spoon!
The golden dustpan awards are presented to classrooms who look the sharpest at the end of the day. Congratulations to Mrs. Judy Daniel's PK class and Ms. Begley's 4th grade class for winning the golden dustpan awards!
The golden shoes awards are presented to classrooms who exhibit the best hallway behavior. Congratulations to Mrs. Coleman's Kindergarte class and Mrs. Hazelwood's 3rd grade class for winning the golden shoes awards!
The golden spoon is awarded to classrooms who show the best behavior and cleanliness in the cafeteria. Congratulations to Mrs. Dunbar's 3rd grade class and Mrs. Russell's 1st grade class for winning the golden spoon!
The golden dustpan awards are presented to classrooms who look the sharpest at the end of the day. Congratulations to Mrs. Judy Daniel's PK class and Ms. Begley's 4th grade class for winning the golden dustpan awards!
The golden shoes awards are presented to classrooms who exhibit the best hallway behavior. Congratulations to Mrs. Coleman's Kindergarte class and Mrs. Hazelwood's 3rd grade class for winning the golden shoes awards!
🎩 HAT DAY AT FAIRDALE ELEMENTARY! 🎩
📅 Friday, January 9, 2026
Wear your favorite hat to school and help support our students!
💵 $1 Donation
Students may donate $1 to wear a hat during the school day.
🎓 All Proceeds Go to the 5th Grade Account.
Thank you for supporting Fairdale Elementary and our 5th graders! 🦅❤️🖤
📅 Friday, January 9, 2026
Wear your favorite hat to school and help support our students!
💵 $1 Donation
Students may donate $1 to wear a hat during the school day.
🎓 All Proceeds Go to the 5th Grade Account.
Thank you for supporting Fairdale Elementary and our 5th graders! 🦅❤️🖤
Congratulations, Falcons! Your attendance rate for the 4th month of school increased by 1.9%! 4th grade had the highest attendance rate for the 4th month of school and will be rewarded for this achievement. We love to see our Falcons each and every day, and look forward to seeing this upward trend continue!

It was a fun day to be a Falcon! We are thankful for everyone who helped to make this day happen for our students!








Congratulations to raffle ticket drawing winner, Jimmie Toler! 5th grade sold raffle tickets to raise money for their end of year trip. The winning ticket was sold by Hunter!
5th grade field trip to see the Nutcracker had to be cancelled recently due to weather and was unable to be rescheduled. 5th grade students received their refunds and will be bringing them home today.
Christmas cuteness in Pre-K!










Congratulations to the Fairdale Science Fair winners! We are very proud of our Falcons! Those who won first place at school will compete in the Raleigh County Science Fair.

