Students in Statistics class are practicing the methods of sampling. They learned the importance of avoiding bias in samples so the results can be applied to the greater population. Here a group is performing a cluster sample, one of the 6 methods we studied.
The Erie Experience courses toured the Warner Theater and Erie Insurance Arena today. The students learned the history of the buildings, viewed the latest renovations and got a behind the scenes look at the daily happenings in each.
Wellness 9 students learned how to perform CPR and use an AED in Mr Blystone’s class.
Honors Environmental Science students presented their Earth Action project ideas to their classmates and guests. Students then voted for their favorite presentation, the most persuasive presentation, and the topic they wanted to research for the rest of the semester. Winners in those different categories are pictured here.
Students in Mrs. Iapalucci's AP Seminar classes worked in teams to pick an issue or problem to then independently research before collaborating to create and present an argument.
Spanish 2’s chance to demonstrate “I can order at a restaurant and give my opinion” with our in-class restaurant with the fixed menu and daily specials. Students are also encouraged to visit any of many local businesses we learned about serving authentic Spanish, Mexican, Dominican, and Puerto Rican dishes.
On March 15-16 fourteen members of Fairview's Speech & Debate team (the highest number in at least 25 years) participated in the Pennsylvania High School Speech League (PHSSL) state championship tournament on the campus of Bloomsburg University. Peter Trabold is the 2024 State Champion in Commentary! The team of Zaina Mansour and Madelyn Poese advanced to the final round of News Broadcasting and finished proudly as the second place team in the state! Ulyana Hoja made it to the Super Session in the Senate, finishing ninth while Shaheer Essa was in the Super Session of the House and finished eighth in PA! Students advancing to semi-finals in Speech were: Emily Gravelle (Dramatic Interp - 11th place), Olivia Irwin (Impromptu - 11th place), Bhavani Devineni (Storytelling - 7th place), Allie & Maggie Mahoney (Duo Interp - 7th place); Hannah Nichols (Prose Interp - 9th place) and Sri Sai Kashyup Aaluri (Persuasive - 7th place). As a team Fairview finished in eighth place out of 85 schools!
Congratulations to Monsieur Robert Hall on his recent induction to the Pennsylvania High School Speech League Hall of Fame at the State Competition for Speech and Debate on Saturday, March 14. Just in recent years, Mr. Hall has coached state champions for three consecutive years and far more that have been in the top ten of the state and nation. Mr. Hall has been the Speech and Debate Coach here for over twenty years with many more successful seasons to come. Bon travail, Monsieur!
Five FHS AmeriCorps Youth members traveled with Mr. Hunter (AmeriCorps Member) and Mrs. Palm to Pittsburgh for a conference and celebration for AmeriCorps Week. We are thankful for their service to our community!
The Chill lesson this week is all about recognizing and managing emotions😥😡😳
Can you tell how Evie is feeling?😀
FHS students participated in Penn State Behrend's Women in Business Day on Wednesday. They took a tour of the campus, had lunch in the cafeteria, dug through clean rubbish, and heard from many panel speakers.
Chris Anderson and Adam Macrino from the Hagen History Center presented to the Erie Experience classes this week about immigration to Erie and the significance of churches to these communities. Artifacts they brought in included an almost 200 year old tabernacle and a 100 year old family bible.
Good morning,
Next Wednesday, March 20th, at 6 PM, Fairview High School will host an information night for parents. In this session, parents will hear about:
Career Planning
Graduation Requirements
FHS Pathways and Academies
Academic Programs
How to earn college credits while in high school
Our scheduling process for the 2024-25 school
and more
All parents of current or future high school students are welcome. Our ambassadors will also be available for building tours. If you want to learn more about what Fairview High School offers, please come to the FHS auditorium at 6 PM on March 20th.
Miss Miele’s AP English Literature & Composition students completed stations to analyze literary elements and their effects in “A Jury of Her Peers” as the students continue to prepare for the AP Exam.
Erie County Technical School Co-Op Student of the Month.
Mr. Brinling was a guest presenter in the Erie Experience classes this week. He focused on the transportation evolution in Fairview from waterways and canals to railroads and highways. The students took a tour of the highlighted points of interest on Friday.
Donnie Mastrostefano, Gabe Langdon, and Grace Borland use microscopes in CP Biology to study the cell cycle.
Wednesday, March 6th was National Inclusion Day and students in Mrs. Yatsko's classroom and members of the FHS Partners Club asked FHS students to pledge their support of Inclusion at Fairview during all 3 lunches. We made an inclusion chain---over 150 students signed!
Our Chopped Champions this week are Ethan Dongre, Nathanael Ayala, Keira Graham and Sofia Ortiz with a Zucchini Fried Rice!
Olivia and Megan prepare the new spring library displays in the FHS library. Come and check out a book!
