Welcome Falcons!
Dear Fairmont Elementary Family,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I am overjoyed to begin my fourth year as the proud principal of Fairmont Elementary School. This year marks an exciting new chapter in our journey as we transition from Fairmont Charter Elementary School to Fairmont Elementary School—a new name, but the same unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and community.
We are a STEAM-focused elementary school, where science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics are woven into everyday learning experiences. Our goal is to ignite curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in every student. We proudly welcome all students and families and are committed to cultivating a school community where everyone belongs and thrives.
I hope your summer has been filled with laughter, rest, and special memories with loved ones. As we open our doors for a brand-new year, I cannot wait to reconnect with our returning families and extend a heartfelt welcome to those joining us for the first time. Our dedicated staff has been working diligently throughout the summer to ensure that this school year is filled with rich learning, meaningful connections, and joyful experiences.
If you’re new to our school, welcome! You are now a Fairmont Falcon, joining a caring and inclusive family of educators, students, and parents who believe in the power of partnership and possibility. Also, let me apologize in advance for all of the ParentSquare messages you will receive. If there is one thing you will be, it will be informed! Together, we will support one another through a year full of growth, discovery, and celebration.
Let’s make 2025–2026 our best year yet—full of exploration, achievement, and soaring success.
Together We Soar!
Warmly,
Shayla R. Bowman, Ed.D.
Principal