Volleyball camp for middle school and high school girls will be held July 27-29! Deadline to sign up is 2:00 pm on Friday, July 16. See the flyer for information on signing up for camp!
KDHE Mobile Hepatitis and COVID Vaccination Lab Is Returning to Hutchinson; Get Bonus $15 Applebee’s Meal Coupon for Vaccinating
Reno County, Kan.- July 8, 2021- KDHE’s mobile lab will be back in Hutchinson for the next four Wednesdays to administer COVID-19 and Hepatitis A vaccines, along with rapid COVID testing. The first 30 individuals to receive a vaccine each day will be given a $15 meal coupon for Applebee’s in Hutchinson. No appointment is needed, limit one coupon a month. The lab will be set up at the Salvation Army, 700 N. Walnut Street, Hutchinson, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on July 14, 21, 28 and August 4. All services are free and confidential.
“We are excited to team up with the Thrive Corporation to offer a meal at Applebee’s,” said Reno County Health Department Director Karla Nichols. “COVID is still a threat in our community, especially with the rise of Delta variant cases in Kansas. Vaccinating is still the best line of defense we have right now.”
Reno County also saw a rise of Hepatitis A cases this spring. Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A Virus (HAV). The virus is usually spread through close personal contact with an infected person or through eating contaminated food or drink. Common symptoms of the disease include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), dark urine, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, and fever. The best way to prevent hepatitis A is to be vaccinated with the full, two-dose series.
The Health Department, at 209 W. Second, is also accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccines during their normal operating hours. The vaccine is free to any Reno County resident, regardless of citizen status or insurance. Those who receive their vaccine at the Health Department before July 14 will receive a coupon for a Buy One Get One Free show at the Fox Theatre, or a free ice cream cone coupon for Spangles or Bogey’s. For more information, visit www.renogov.org/741/COVID-19 or call 620-694-2900. For a ride to one of the clinics, call RCAT at 620-694-2913.
SUNFLOWER SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE FAMILY FIELD TRIPS: Families can download an app to begin educational adventures across Kansas
TOPEKA — A new program will help children stay engaged in learning throughout the summer months while spending quality time with family members and friends touring some of Kansas’ greatest attractions – all for free.
The Sunflower Summer program, which is being funded by federal COVID-19 money to offer summer enrichment activities for Kansas students, is a collaboration between the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), Kansas Department of Commerce, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, KU Center for Public Partnerships and Research, and Greenbush Education Service Center.
“This is a win-win for Kansas students and Kansas attractions,” said Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson. “The Sunflower Summer program can help enrich summer learning and is an excellent opportunity for students and families to go on educational adventures together while supporting nearly 70 Kansas attractions.”
Adults can visit sunflowersummer.org to download the Sunflower Summer mobile app to their phone or tablet device. The app is currently available in the Apple App Store. However, the app isn’t available yet in Google Play because of delays in the Google review process. Android users can still utilize the program by filling out a paper form upon arrival at venues. Once Google accepts the app into the Play Store, KSDE will send out a notification.
An adult will need to register their family members and include their county and school district. There are nearly 70 attractions to choose from across the state, including zoos, museums, historic landmarks, libraries and outdoor locations.
Within the Sunflower Summer app is a passport that allows participants to track where they have visited on their adventures.
Once a location has been selected, tickets can be claimed within the app. When attendees are ready to enter, the ticket can be activated and presented to the ticket taker.
Child care facilities also can access and use the app for field trips. However, only one ticket per child and adult can be redeemed at each location. More information and a frequently-asked-questions section are available at www.sunflowersummer.org.
The Sunflower Summer program runs through Aug. 15. Funding for this program is limited, and tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Volleyball camp for middle school and high school will be July 27-29. See the flyer for information on how to sign up!
Come support our FHS athletes and get all of your fireworks for the 4th of July! Open from 10 am-10 pm July 3 and 4th!
Summer school is wrapping up at Fairfield, and that means our free July Meal Program is about to start. Please check out the information below for meal delivery locations and times. Meals for children ages 1 to 18 are free and adult meals are available to buy for $4.50.
Come support your Falcons! The FHS football and girls basketball teams will be selling fireworks. See the flyer for details.
Today Mrs. Brenda Unruh was inducted into the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame. She was recognized at a ceremony in the Dodge City Civic Center and her award was presented by Fairfield High School principal Jessica Mathes. Congratulations go out to Mrs. Unruh!
Friday, 6/4/21: The busses from Fairfield's Summer Academy will be running about 10 minutes late today after school. This was caused by a field trip bus being delayed in Wichita. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Congratulations to Jacob Bauman on receiving his FFA State Degree today!
Any track athletes who still have their uniform, please bring them to the school no later than Friday, June 4th washed and dried with your name on them.
Fairfield Schools has a position available for a Title I para. Please see the attachment for information.
Today four Falcon athletes competed at the State Track meet in Wichita! Senior Kaylie Combs placed 11th in shot put, Sophomore Zack Zongker placed 14th in shot put, Junior Jacob Bauman placed 15th in discus and Senior Hunter McMillin placed 11th in javelin with a PR of 108'10". We are all proud of these young men and women and have enjoyed watching them this season!
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Mr. Tom Delzer who is retiring after 26 years with Fairfield USD #310. Tom was honored at a luncheon on Friday, May 21st. Tom will be missed and we thank him for all of his years of service to the children of this district. Enjoy your retirement, Tom!
Fairfield Schools is seeking to hire a Director of Technology to provide leadership and assume technological management responsibilities for our school district. This position is open very soon! We are looking to add a positive member to our team to continue to help us accomplish great things at Fairfield! For more information, contact USD #310 Superintendent Betsy McKinney at 620-596-2152 or at bmckinney@usd310.org. The application for this position is located on our website at https://www.usd310.org/ Please spread the word!
Congratulations to FHS senior Kayley Brown on being named a 2020-2021 Governor's Scholar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y99sKiMh8CQ
Today at Regionals, we had FOUR Falcons qualify for State Track!
Senior Kaylie Combs placed 4th in shot with a throw of 35'2". Senior Hunter McMillin placed 3rd in javelin with a PR of 108'3". Junior Jacob Bauman placed 4th in discus with a PR of 123'. Sophomore Zack Zongker placed 3rd in shot put with a throw of 42'8". All four athletes will be throwing at the State Track Meet next Saturday! It's a great day to be a FALCON!
USD 310 is looking for a Director of Technology. Spread the word!
High School Summer Weights Schedule:
Football--Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00 am-7:00 am beginning June 2
Volleyball--Tuesday, Thursday 6:30 am-7:30 am beginning June 1
You are invited to be a part of Turon Library's Summer Reading Program!
