FES is Ready for Day 1!

Posted Date: 07/28/26 (04:00 PM)

FES is Ready for Day 1!

Fairview Elementary: Learning for ALL!

July 28, 2026

Tomorrow is the day! We can't wait to welcome our Cardinals to FES!

We hope this year is filled with support, learning, growth, and plenty of fun for every FES Cardinal. Together, we are building stronger futures one day at a time.

Here are a few reminders to help everyone feel Ready for Day 1.

Ready for Day 1:

School Hours:

🕗 School Hours

Start Time: 7:55 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM

🚗 Arrival & Dismissal

Drop-Off Begins: 7:30 AM

Car Riders: Dismissed at 3:00 PM
Bus Riders: Dismissed at 3:05 PM
Walk-Ups: Dismissed at 3:15 PM

🍽️ Meals

Breakfast Served: 7:30-8:00 AM

Lunch Times:

Kindergarten Lunch 10:30-11:00
First Grade Lunch 11:05-11:35
Second Grade Lunch: 11:40-12:10
Third Grade Lunch: 12:15-12:45

All Kids Eat Free at CFSD!

During the 2026–2027 school year, all enrolled Camden Fairview pre-K–12 students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost each school day. No meal application is required!

We’re also excited to share that all Camden Fairview employees will again receive free lunches.

Menus and meal times are available here.

School Supply Lists:

Don't forget your school supplies!

Dress Code Highlights:

Closed-toe shoes required.
Shorts, skirts, leggings, and dresses must be appropriate for school.
See details in student handbook.

FES Car-Line:

Car-Rider Dismissal @ 3:00 PM

Enter off Fairview Rd. ➝ Dogwood St. ➝ left into car line circle.
Form a double line, then merge later at the sign.
Have your car tag number visible at pickup. No tag? You’ll be asked to pull over and show ID.
Returning families: continue using last year’s tag. New students will receive a tag.
Pull forward to the farthest of the 4 pickup spots.
For safety, students should enter/exit from the rear driver’s side.
At drop-off, students should be ready to go - backpack on, seatbelt off, no devices, and goodbyes said!
Students not picked up by 3:20 PM will wait in the front office.

Attendance & Transportation 101:

🕗 Attendance Reminders:

🔔 No early check-outs after 2:30 PM to avoid disrupting end-of-day instruction.
🪪 Be ready to show photo ID when checking out students or entering the building.
🚫 No parking in the front bus lane. Please use a front parking lot when walking your child inside.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Students will only be released to adults listed in their PowerSchool registration.

🚶 Walker Dismissal @ 3:15 PM

Park in a front lot and wait in your vehicle until all buses have departed.
Bring your car tag to the front entrance.
Our team will escort your child to you.
For safety, please do not enter the building during dismissal.

🚌 Bus Dismissal @ 3:05 PM

Teachers guide students from class to their bus.
Help us keep bus routines consistent — daily changes disrupt the process.

To request a transportation change:

📩 Send a written note in your child’s folder, or
📧 Email Ms. Nixon at hnixon@cfcards.net, cc your child’s teacher. Include: Student name, teacher, and destination address
🚫 No changes accepted after 2:00 PM

✅ Thank you for helping us start the year strong!

Bus Route Updates for 2026-27:

Several bus routes have changed for the new school year. First-day pickup and drop-off times may also vary, so please have students ready early and allow extra time.

Review the bus route changes here.

Quick Tips:

Bring backpack & clear water bottle daily
Label jackets and lunchboxes
Check backpacks/folders daily
Medications must be brought by a parent/guardian to the nurse

Important links:

26-27 CFSD Calendar

Lunch Menus & Times

Our Website

Thank you, FES families!

At FES, our mission is to engage students and adults to ensure high levels of learning for ALL and celebrate growth.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Classroom concerns should always be shared with your child's teacher first. Click the website link below for our employee directory, which allows you to email your child's teacher.

You can reach out to FES administrators in the following ways:

(870) 231-5434
dmcclain@cfcards.net
www.fes.cfsd.k12.ar.us