Fairmont Community Partnership Group hosts free Pictures with Santa event

Fairmont Community Partnership Group Inc. will host a free "Pictures with Santa" event for local families on Friday, December 12. The event is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 512 Barry Ave in Lockport, Illinois.

The organizers encourage community members to participate and enjoy the holiday season together. "Snap a special photo with Santa - Celebrating the joy and diversity of our community. Bring your smiles, your cheer, and your holiday spirit!" the group stated.

Fairmont School District 89 serves Will County and includes Fairmont School within its jurisdiction. The district has a diverse student population, with approximately 12.7 percent White, 38.5 percent Black, 46 percent Hispanic, and 0.3 percent Asian students, according to data from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). More information about the district’s demographics can be found at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

ISBE data also shows that Fairmont School District 89 employs 30 teachers with an average salary of $47,800 before pension contributions; about four-fifths are women and one-fifth are men. The district reports no teachers with 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, totaling nearly $6.93 million for that year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

The event aims to bring together families from this diverse community for an evening of celebration.