President's Message

Contents

Home Page

About Us

REUNIONS

President's Message

Membership Information

Our Supporters

Endowment Information

Newsletter

Events

Site Map

Contact Us

FAQ

Fairmont Heights High School Alumni Association

 E-MAIL fhhsalumni@comcast.net or sirjaywms@hotmail.com.

February 2008

       We are ready to embark on the promises and hope of year 2008. Thanks to all members and supporters of the Fairmont Heights High School Alumni Association for your dedication and service in helping to meet the needs of students and faculty of Fairmont Heights High School during the year 2007.

       We were faced with many challenges and obstacles, including the future of Fairmont Heights High School. Because the school did not meet the physical requirements for a high school according to Prince George's County Public Schools, a feasibility study was done. In February, after protests and a public hearing, options were presented:

       - To build a replacement on the existing site

       - To modernize and upgrade

       - To renovate and add minimal upgrades and repairs

       - Leave the school as is with Capital Investment of the       building and infrastructure

        The final decision was to build a new high school on a new site. the site has been selected and plans for constructing the new Fairmont Heights High School proposed facility are underway. At the request of the FHHS Alumni Association, an update of the proposed development of the new school and the use on the existing facility will be presented at a Parent-Community Meeting on February 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

       In November 2007, FHHS underwent evaluation by the Middle State Commission. Every ten years, high school are evaluated for their accreditation. Even though the inspection of the school has been completed with a brief oral report to the staff, the school will not receive a full report until next year. There is no doubt in the mind of the Principal, Mrs. Nicholson, that the school passed.

       On December 01, 2007, the legendary Mr. G. James Gholson was honored at a Special Memorial Service at the New Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Capitol Heights, where Rev. Robert R. Johnson, Senior Pastor delivered the message. The participation of the G. James Gholson Middle School Choir and the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Youth Choir, along with memorable tributes to Mr. Gholson, made the program a success. Refreshments, provided by Mr. Jerome Navies of McDonald's, culminated the program. The next memorial program is scheduled for December 06, 2008 at the same location. Further details will be forthcoming.