A special thank you to the Fairview Foundation for sponsoring the Erie Experience field trip to the Seawolves' game! It was a HOWL of a good time!
Do you believe in Urban Legends? The Erie Experience classes visited local spots to explore Axe Murder Hollow, the Gudgeonville Bridge and other haunted spots in the area that have long held onto urban legends.
🧬 Crime Scene Investigators Brayden Wagner and Kai Cook put their forensic science skills to work using gel electrophoresis to investigate whether J.M. may have been wrongfully convicted. Special thanks to the Fairview School Foundation for providing the gel electrophoresis equipment and micropipettes that make these hands-on learning experiences possible!
Gannon University and the Hagen History Center welcomed the Erie Experience classes this week to tour the Strong Mansion. The students learned about how the home was a wedding gift from William L. Scott to his daughter, Anne, and how the home eventually was purchased by Bishop Gannon to begin Gannon University.
Erie Experience students visited the Erie Cemetery. They viewed the Scott Mausoleum, the "Vampire Crypt," the witches' circle and many other notable stops along the tour. Special thanks to Betsy MacKrell for serving as our tour guide.
Erie Experience classes visited the Fairview Cemetery and Alms House Cemetery this week. The students learned about the famous people buried in the Fairview Cemetery and learned about the sad, past history of "Paupers' Field."
A special thank you to Fairview alum, Brian Gorman, for hosting our Erie Experience classes this week. The class received a tour of the park as well as a ride on the Ravine Flyer II and a walk through Pirates' Cove. The day was capped off with a lunch at Sara's
Aaron Darold was nominated for Northwest PA C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader by Dr. Luke Beall.
Crochet, Fashion, and Design Clubs had an amazing hands-on visit from the owner of Hanks Yarn Supply Co.—right here in Erie!
Students explored where yarn comes from, how it’s dyed, and discovered why it’s so much more than just string. They even went home with fun goody bags (featuring red yarn, of course and other surprises!
Huge thank you to Hanks for sharing their time, knowledge, and creativity with our students!
Students explored where yarn comes from, how it’s dyed, and discovered why it’s so much more than just string. They even went home with fun goody bags (featuring red yarn, of course and other surprises!
Huge thank you to Hanks for sharing their time, knowledge, and creativity with our students!
The Pre-Law and 9/11 classes recently toured the Mercyhurst University Intelligence Studies Department. The students completed a hands-on activity where they got to "work for the US Agencies" and visited the state of the art CIRAT lab.
Norah Naber is preparing for her Ceramics 3 FHS Art and Photo Exhibition. Our opening is 7-10pm on May 16. Come join the celebration. Details on the attached flyer.
Congratulations to Jabin Bull for his selection and participation in this year's PMEA All State Jazz Band. Jabin was one of 5 trumpet players selected from the state of PA to participate in the Jazz Band. The All State festival was held April 22nd -25th at the Kalahari Convention Center in Poconos, PA. The event culminated with an outstanding performance from the jazz band. Jabin has now represented Fairview High School at the State Festival in three different ensembles, All State Chorus, All State Band and All State Jazz Band. Awesome job Jabin, and good luck with your future endeavors at Penn State main campus.
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 ECTS Students of the Month! (part 2)
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 ECTS Students of the Month!
The Erie Experience classes explored a little bit of history right around the corner. The students learned about Girard history, including Dan Rice and Charlotte Battles, and toured the homes in Girard courtesy of the Hagen History Center.
Fairview School Foundation's FHS April students of the month. These students were recognized for the third pillar of ROAR, which is Achievement. Congratulations!
Fairview students visited Gannon University for spring Business Day! They enjoyed lunch in Beyer Cafeteria and took a campus tour. A few even won Business Trivia!
The AP English Literature and Composition students created engaging presentations to share their analysis of various poems as they prepare for the upcoming AP Exam.
Is Mercyhurst University really Mercy"Cursed"? The Erie Experience classes heard tales from the past as they explored the campus of Mercyhurst University this week.
Dr. Steve Ropski, a former Gannon professor, came in to share his knowledge of bats. Honors environmental students learned more about bat behavior and the important role bats play in the ecosystem. Dr. Ropski also shared information about White Nose Syndrome, a fungal infection that has decimated bat populations. Based on surveys carried out around the Gannon campus, bat populations in that area have dropped over 99% in the last 15 years!
