Cross of Glory Church hosts free Santa event for Fairmont families

Fairmont families have been invited to attend two free events with Santa Claus at Cross of Glory Church. The church will host the visits on Saturday, December 13.

The first session, open to everyone, will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Activities include photos with Santa, crafts, games, and hot cocoa. A second session is scheduled from 12:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., designed for individuals of all ages with special needs who prefer a quieter environment and sensory-based activities.

Fairmont School District 89 serves Will County and includes Fairmont School within its jurisdiction (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The district has a diverse student population: about 12.7 percent are White, 38.5 percent Black, 46 percent Hispanic, and 0.3 percent Asian according to the Illinois State Board of Education (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

There are thirty teachers in the district earning an average salary of $47,800 before pension contributions; women make up more than eighty percent of the teaching staff (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). No teacher in the district had more than ten absences in a school year.

In fiscal year 2020, Fairmont School District 89 spent $21,521 per student for a total expenditure of $6,929,762 (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).