The Fairview Advantage Podcast
The Fairview Advantage podcast is the official podcast of the Fairview Park City School District in Fairview Park, Ohio. Our podcast closely examines the students, teachers, staff, and programs that make up our school community. We’ve got unique stories to share, highlighting creativity, innovation, collaboration, and leadership - all part of the Fairview Advantage, our framework for student success. We hope our stories will inspire and educate you on why we pride ourselves so much in our schools and the community we call home.
Episodes
Join us for this episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast: our special Senior Spotlight on the Class of 2025!
Hear reflections from FHS seniors Spencer B. and Kelly A. on their favorite memories, lessons learned, and hopes for the future—plus insights from Principal Chris Vicha on the resilience, leadership, and impact of this standout graduating class.
In this episode of The Fairview Advantage Podcast, we sit down with students and staff involved in Fairview High School’s 2025 spring musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Cast and crew members Aubrey W. (10th grade), Lillian C. (11th grade), and Emma C. (8th grade) join Director Mrs. Jessica Atwood to share behind-the-scenes insights and reflections on this year’s production.
From innovative set designs to the challenges of dancin...
In this episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast, we explore the many opportunities provided to students in World Language classes at Fairview High School and Mayer Middle School.
This episode delves into the impact of world language education at Fairview High School and Mayer Middle School. Guests share insights into the academic, personal, and professional benefits of learning a new language. Topics include cultural im...
In this episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast, we take a closer look at the Fairview High School Stagecrafters 2024 fall production of "Murder Runs in the Family."
Find out more about this production, what students learned from the production, and the importance of family in Stagecrafters. Featuring the play's director, Craig Cohan, and seniors Cory C., Annaliese M. and Isabel K.
“Murder Runs in...
In this episode of the Fairview Advantage Podcast, we kick off the 2024-2025 school year by spotlighting the Key Club Care Closet at Fairview High School.
The episode explores the development and launch of the Key Club Care Closet, a new resource designed to provide students with essential items such as personal hygiene products and other supplies. This important addition aims to support students who may need these basic ...
In this episode, we take a closer look at the Class of 2024 before they walk across the stage for their commencement on May 21, 2024. We discuss some of the unique challenges faced by the Class of 2024, including their transition to high school that was cut short by the pandemic. We also discuss what makes Fairview High School and the Fairview Park City School District unique for these students, who their favorite teachers are, and...
The Warrior Athletic Council (WAC) started during the 2023-2024 school year and is supported by the Fairview Athletic Department. The WAC represents all 23 varsity sports, fostering leadership, communication, and community within Fairview High's athletic program. Its objectives include empowering student-athletes through input on educational programs, developing leadership skills applicable in various contexts, enhancing commu...
2023-2024 was a historic season for the Fairview High School boys basketball team. During their first year in the Chagrin Valley Conference Metro Division, the Warriors earned a conference championship, their fourth in the last six seasons (in three different conferences.)
On Friday, March 8, 2024, the team beat sixth-seeded Cuyahoga Heights by a 49-46 margin in the District Final of the 2024 OHSAA Tournament inside Wooste...
Join us as we take a closer look at Fairview High School's upcoming production of "Mamma Mia!" The musical will be performed on Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 24, at 2:00 PM.
According to Music Theatre International, the musical tells "the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island parad...
In this episode, we take a closer look at the Crossing Guard booths that students at Fairview High School recently completed as part of a community art project. The Crossing Guard Booths project was a collaborative effort between Fairview High School and the city of Fairview Park, and each booth was created to highlight certain aspects of the city. Nearly 30 students from FHS participated in the project. We also discuss what future...
In this episode, we examine the critical time for students as they transition from fifth to sixth grade at Lewis F. Mayer Middle School. We talk about what parents can expect during the second semester of the school year to prepare their families and students for this significant move.
Some of the areas discussed include:
- Educational options for students when they reach the middle school
- How information is communicated t...
In this episode, we talk with members of the cast and crew of Fairview High School's production of "Dracula." The play will be performed in the Frank W. Barr Auditorium at Fairview High School on Friday, November 10, and Saturday, November 11, at 7:00 PM. There will be a 2:00 PM matinee performance on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Join us as we discuss what makes this version of the classic horror story differe...
October is National Farm to School Month, and in this episode, we discuss the National Farm to School movement in the United States, in Ohio, and Fairview Park.
Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education sites. Over 67,000 schools participate in Farm to School, with over...
In this episode, we examine the critical role of a counselor at the elementary school level in the Fairview Park City School District. We talk about the many programs and initiatives that help students learn and grow at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School and the Parkview Early Education Center.
Guests include Fairview Park City School District counselors Meredith Schulte and Robin Schlesinger.
In this episode, we take a closer look at the Class of 2023 before they walk across the stage for their commencement ceremony on May 23. From their time in elementary school through the challenges of learning during a worldwide pandemic, the Class of 2023 has excelled in many ways. Tune in to discover why this class has so much #WarriorPride for their school and the community they call home.
Guests include Fairview High School princ...
Join us as we take a closer look at Fairview High School's upcoming musical production of "Xanadu: The Musical." The musical will be performed at the Frank W. Barr Auditorium at Fairview High School on Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 2, beginning at 2:00 PM.
According to Music Theatre International, Xanadu "follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse,...
In this episode, we take a closer look at Career Night and the Junior Experience, two programs that help students think about their future after high school.
Career Night, held this year on March 9 in the FHS gymnasium, is an informal open house-style event where local businesses and community members chat with students about their careers. In addition, the Junior Experience is held each year in the spring, providing 11th...
In this episode, we tour the Innovation Center at Fairview High School and Mayer Middle School with teachers Ryan Graff and Chris Kaminski. The Innovation Center features unique facilities and state-of-the-art equipment that help students excel in the fine arts, their regular classes, or with extracurricular clubs and activities. We also talk with FHS student Bailey B., a senior who uses the Innovation Center for various projects a...
In this episode, Fairview Park City School District Superintendent Keith Ahearn talks with John Tanner, the founder of bravEd. BravEd focuses on benefits-based accountability for school districts and helps school leaders rethink the definition of school performance and accountability.
Starting in September 2021, a cohort of educational leaders from Fairview Park, Maple Heights, and Olmsted Falls began professional learnin...
In this episode, Dan Crandall from the Fairview Park Athletic Club talks about the upcoming Warrior Wellness Summit and what students and parents can expect. The inaugural summit will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023.
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