At Fairfield Middle School, it is our mission to prepare our students for success once they transition into high school, college, and careers by developing and enhancing their social, emotional, and academic skills. We are helping all students develop the World Class Skills and the Life and Career Characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a safe, caring, and academically challenging learning environment. Our rigorous curriculum provides opportunities for students to gain the essential 21st century Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) skills that will be vital to their success in college and the workplace. Our faculty and staff works diligently to ensure that we are making strides towards accomplishing this mission daily, by embracing the South Carolina state standards, meeting the demands of rigorous coursework, and helping students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina graduate. By employing critical thinking skills, collaboration, creativity, and communication our students were able to achieve at high levels during the 2020-2021 school year. 

In the areas of creativity and innovation, the Fairfield Middle School Jr. Beta Club had four students qualify to compete at the National Jr. Beta Club Convention. The District Honors Chorus was chosen to perform virtually for the South Carolina School Board Association Conference. Students competed in the South Carolina Academy of Science Middle and Elementary School Contest. We had five students win prizes in the competition.  

In the areas of critical thinking and problem solving, five students were named as South Carolina Junior Scholars. The Fairfield County School District STEM Early College Academy is now is it's ninth year, where our students begin taking high school credit courses in middle school. 

In the areas of collaboration and teamwork, we continue to implement new instructional strategies to move all students to their greatest academic potential and encourage them to become successful self-directed learners.  All teachers at Fairfield Middle School participate in professional learning opportunities (PLCs) that are determined based on test data, observational data, the needs of our students, and the goals of our school.

Fairfield Middle School students enjoy a variety of opportunities in academics, career preparation, and technology. These opportunities include the ability to take several high school credit courses including Algebra 1, Discovering Computer Science, English 1, Geometry, Chemistry, Latin 1, and Spanish 1. We feel that it is critical for students to have opportunities to participate in a variety of fine arts programs and extracurricular activities, including art, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), band, chorus, musical theatre, orchestra, Latin, Spanish, Gateway to Technology (Robotics), and P.E./Health.  Students participate in sports, community service projects, and clubs such as the Academic Challenge Team, the district’s mentoring initiatives known as the Elite Ladies and the Griffin Bow Tie Club, and we are also a Winthrop University and University of South Carolina Partner School.

In the areas of communication, information, media and technology, every classroom is equipped with a ClearTouch Panel, Wi-fi access, and all students have access to Chromebooks through the district's 1:1 technology initiative. We are exceptionally proud of our students for showing academic growth in reading and mathematics as evidenced by the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment.  We are proud of our accomplishments and will continue to move forward as we work hard to prepare our students for future success in high school and beyond.

While we celebrate our accomplishments in the 2020-21 school year, we are currently planning for success in the year to come. As we move forward, the school and community will remain committed to the success of all students served at Fairfield Middle School. With the support of our parents, community, business leaders, and a dedicated SIC, we will continue to advance and strive for excellence.

Mr. Jamie R. Brunson, Principal

Mrs. Barbara Williamson-Holley, School Improvement Council Chairperson