Fairfield City Schools

The story of Fairfield City Schools begins in the early 1800s, when settlers in Butler County, Ohio, prioritized education for their children, initially holding classes in homes and churches. As the community grew, one-room and two-room schoolhouses were built across Fairfield Township. A pivotal moment arrived in 1929 with the consolidation of these smaller schools, a move that centralized the district. This led to the appointment of the district's first superintendent, Rudy Augsburger, who served from 1929 to 1941. The mid-20th century marked a period of significant transformation. Following the incorporation of the city of Fairfield in 1955, the school system evolved alongside it. This era saw the district move away from its agricultural roots, even changing its mascot from the "Farmers" to the "Indians" in the mid-1960s. A major event in the district's modern history occurred in May 2014, when voters approved a bond issue for an $80 million construction project. This initiative funded the building of a new freshman school and two new elementary schools, significantly reshaping the district's footprint and preparing it for future generations of students.