Fairview Elementary School, Indiana Township, Fox Chapel School District

Fairview Elementary students and staff will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the school June 9, 2008. The celebration will include an assembly for all students in kindergarten through grade five at 2 p.m. featuring more than 20 former teachers, principals, and staff members. The assembly will feature the retirees who will tell students about the history of Fairview Elementary School and tell about their experiences at Fairview. Photos and memorabilia will also be shared with the students. Additionally, the assembly will feature the Fairview Elementary School Band and Chorus performing an original rendition of "Happy Birthday."

The school will continue the celebration of Fairview's 50th Anniversary at the annual fun fair to be held at the school that same day from 6-8 p.m. The fun fair is open to both current and former Fairview Elementary School students and their families. The fun fair will feature a birthday party theme, as well as food, fun, and activities for all ages.

The school, located in Indiana Township, is part of the Fox Chapel Area School District and was opened in February 1958. Fairview Elementary School is one of the four elementary schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District housing a student population of approximately 400 in kindergarten through fifth grade. More than 60 talented and dedicated professional and support staff members join together daily to maximize student progress. Our prime educational setting enjoys a separate cafeteria and gymnasium, a music suite, an art room, a well designed student-friendly library, an interactive computer lab, and classrooms equipped with televisions and telephones.

Fairview is governed by a Site-Based Management Team . The site-based management team is comprised of stakeholders, at all levels of the educational process, who provide input and guidance to our school community. Standing committees research and recommend ideas and solutions to the site-based team who in turn work with the principal to create and implement well-thought ideas and decisions for students and staff.