
Fayetteville JH football in action today at Western Brown. Fayetteville leading at the Half 32-8. Go Rockets

Gabby Valentine is a Rocket alumna who teaches fourth grade math at FPES. She has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Berea College and holds an Elementary Education Pre-K through 5th grade licensure. Gabby loves volleyball, and she’s excited to be the Assistant Volleyball Coach for the high school this year. Gabby enjoys organizing and interior design. She’s planning a Christmas wedding with our very own Ag. Teacher and FFA Advisor, Nathan Birkhimer, and she can’t wait to decorate their new home together.

🏃🏻♂️🏃🏻♀️UPDATE! Cross Country meet today at Felicity - start time is 5:30 with the JH running 1.5mi and the HS running 2miles due to the heat.
This meet is being held at WashingtonTownship Park located at 2238 Highway 756. GOOD LUCK ROCKETS!

🏈-UPDATE - JH Football tonight at Western Brown, game time has been moved to 5:30pm! Tickets are ONLINE ONLY at https://www.wb.k12.oh.us/westernbrownhighschool_home.aspx

Shannon Coyle is in her fifth year teaching at the elementary level, and she currently teaches second grade at FPES. She has a B.A. in Education from Wilmington College and is currently pursuing her master’s degree. Shannon holds an Early Childhood Education Pre-K through 3rd grade license with a 4th and 5th grade Generalist Endorsement and a K-12 Reading Endorsement. Shannon and her husband have three children, and their family loves camping, kayaking, and playing music around the campfire.

Jennifer Gilpin comes to us with thirteen years of experience having previously taught at the middle school and collegiate levels.She currently teaches 10th and 12th grade English, CCP Composition, and Mythology at FPHS. Jennifer has a BA and MA in English from Marshall University and a Masters of Education in Secondary Education from Xavier University. She is also a licensed K-12 Intervention Specialist. When she’s not at school, Jennifer likes to garden and spend time with her husband and young daughter.

Dawn Grippa brings five years of experience in RTI, Intervention and Cross-Categorical education to her current position as the sixth and seventh grade Intervention Specialist at FPMS. Dawn attended Xavier University where she earned a BS in Early Childhood Education and a Masters of Education in Special Education. When she’s not in the classroom, Dawn enjoys spending time with her nine-year-old son, who is a 4th grade Rocket at Fayetteville Elementary, and they love all things Disney!

Roger Griffith brings thirty-four years of experience to FPHS where he teaches Physical Science, Physics, and Chemistry. Roger has a BA in Secondary Comprehensive Education from Miami University and a Masters in School Counseling from Xavier University. Roger is married and has three children -- two sons and a daughter. He lives in Brown County where he enjoys farming and serving as a Pike Township trustee..

Hannah Buchanan teaches Algebra I and Geometry to Freshmen and Sophomores at FPHS. She comes to us with a degree in Math and Language Arts from Miami University. Hannah has a two-year-old son, Joseph, and she was recently married to her husband Josh, who also brings his four-year-old daughter, Alayna, to the family. Hannah and Josh are busy with their growing family; they are expecting a new baby at the end of March.

Kacey Smith is an Intervention Specialist at FPMS. She graduated from Cedarville University with a degree in Special Education. Kasey has education in her blood; her father is a HS principal, and she lives with her parents and brother in Williamsburg, Ohio. Kacey's family are diehard Ohio State fans! When she’s not at school, Kasey enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, and playing softball and volleyball.

🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♂️This Saturday 8/28 there is a Cross Country meet at Ripley HS. They will also be sponsoring an "Elementary Run" after the HS Race. There is no fee to participate and awards will be given. View the attached for more information! Good Luck ROCKETS!

🏈CONGRATULATIONS to Levi Wiederhold he has been nominated for Max Preps "OHIO HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK" . Use this link to vote - https://www.maxpreps.com/news/BpFo0Vbbz0CoTF5_EUwpgg/maxpreps-ohio-high-school-athlete-of-the-week-award--vote-now.htm

🏐Congratulations to the JV and Varsity Lady Rockets Volleyball Teams on their wins over Felicity! Final scores JV 2-0 and Varsity 3-0!





Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team for their win over Felicity, 2-0



Observational drawings in the 7th Grade Art Room!
Take a moment, take a breath…and draw!


🏐JH and HS Volleyball @ Felicity 5pm on Mon. 8/23 - Tickets MUST be purchased online. Follow this link https://www.felicityschools.org/o/Felicity%20Franklin/page/event-tickets--2

🏐JV Lady Rockets win first game with a tough loss in the 2nd game. Great effort by all!





🏐Varsity Lady Rocket hosted the Brown County Invitational! They played hard and ended up losing 1 game and winning the 2nd! Great job ladies!





Our 2021-2022 SY is off to a great start! Staff prepared for the students’ return with a full day of professional development on
Tuesday. Thanks to the PTO for providing breakfast, the Boosters for the drinks, and a big shout out to Mt. Orab Dunkin’ Donuts for the coffee bar!




Our 2021-2022 SY is off to a great start! Staff prepared for the students’ return with a full day of professional development on
Tuesday. Thanks to the PTO for providing breakfast, the Boosters for the drinks, and a big shout out to Mt. Orab Dunkin’ Donuts for the coffee bar!



