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Fairmont School District 89 has released its October newsletter, providing families with updates on key dates and events for the month. The newsletter highlights a new attendance challenge organized by the district's Attendance Committee, which offers prizes to encourage students and staff to help meet attendance goals in October.
The district serves Will County and includes Fairmont School as part of its community. According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, Fairmont School District 89 is composed of approximately 12.7 percent White students, 38.5 percent Black students, 46 percent Hispanic students, and 0.3 percent Asian students (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
The district employs 30 teachers who earn an average salary of $47,800 before pension contributions; about 80 percent are women and nearly 20 percent are men. Notably, no teacher in the district had more than ten absences in a school year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In terms of financial resources, Fairmont School District 89 spent $21,521 per student in 2020, amounting to a total expenditure of $6,929,762 (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
A message from the district states: "We're excited to share our October School Newsletter! Inside, you'll find important dates, upcoming events, and highlights for the month."
Another announcement reads: "Our Attendance Committee has an exciting challenge and prizes planned this month! Check out the newsletter to learn how students and staff can help us reach our October attendance goals and celebrate together."
Families are encouraged by the district to stay informed about ongoing activities during the fall season: "Take a moment to read through and stay connected with all that's happening at our school this fall!"
