Fairmont, MN Schools Guide: Public, Private, Christian & Preschool
Education is a big part of what makes Fairmont, Minnesota a great place to live and raise a family. From public schools with strong academics and extracurriculars to private and faith-based schools that focus on character and community, families have plenty of options. Fairmont also offers preschools and early childhood programs to give kids a strong start.
Fairmont Area Public Schools
The central mission of Fairmont Area Schools is student learning: Inspired Learning for Life! We work together to help all students to master our essential learning standards and to achieve well beyond these essential standards in those areas where they have the interest and ability to do so.
In order to better define this mission we are systematically working to provide clear answers to the following fundamental questions:
- What is it that we want all students to learn – by grade level, by course and by unit of instruction?
- How will we know when each student has acquired the intended knowledge and skills?
- How will we respond when students experience initial difficulty so that we can improve upon current levels of learning?
- How will we respond when students have acquired knowledge and skills beyond the typical scope of the curriculum?
The work necessary to answer these questions drives our continuous improvement and staff development initiatives.
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Granada-Huntley-East Chain (GHEC) Schools
Vision: A small community school committed to excellence in technology, academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities in which everyone matters.
Mission: Assist all students in acquiring the academic, social, technical, and personal skills needed to become career, college, and a community ready while developing a love for learning.
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Truman Public Schools
Mission: The Truman Public School should help each student develop mentally, morally and physically, and believes:
- That all children should learn to live satisfactorily within their own group and community at large,
- That each experience in school is a part of life experience and should prepare the individual for a worthwhile future and
- That training for high ideals, good habits, skills and appreciation should be given to all pupils despite their differences in mental and physical capacities and social and racial backgrounds thus provide a common basis of understanding for all.
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Martin County West (MCW) Schools
Core Values:
- Student-focused: Student needs are prioritized and drive decisions and actions
- Excellence: High expectations are held for all and all we do
- Responsibility: Take ownership and accountability for our words, actions, and choices
- Integrity: Do the right thing at all times, even when it is difficult
- Collaboration: Actively engage all stakeholders to create great results
- Transparency: Maintain trust through open communication with all stakeholders
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St. Paul Lutheran School – Fairmont
- The CHRISTIAN HOME is the Master’s Workshop where the processes of character molding are silently, lovingly, faithfully, and successfully carried on.
- The CHRISTIAN SCHOOL broadens and continues the training which began in the Christian Home. It teaches God’s plan, which encompasses knowledge of yesterday and today, for tommorrow.
- The CHRISTIAN CHURCH is the Firm Foundation, our Refuge and Strength. It gives meaning and direction to living and learning in God’s world. Lutheran schools provide a distinctively Christian home-church-school partnership.
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St. John Vianney (SJV) Catholic School
We at SJV School believe in the education of the total person centered around Catholic principles and values. Therefore, we believe that the students, parents, faculty, and staff of SJV School work to form a faith community to foster a Christian environment. Each person’s positive self-concept is developed through spiritual growth, academic achievement and instruction among home, school, and community.
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Fairmont Christian School
Fairmont Christian School desires for children to grow in…
- Faith by integrating Biblical truth throughout the day using Scripture, prayer, and praise to God.
- Discovery and love of learning by nurturing a sense of curiosity.
- Learning through intentional instruction and practice of character traits.
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St. James Lutheran School – Northrop
A Christian day school, St. James Lutheran School serves the academic, spiritual, social, and physical needs of children preschool through 6th grade from Martin, Faribault, and Watonwan Counties in Minnesota and from communities in northern Iowa. Located in the City of Northrop, St. James Lutheran School is midway between Fairmont and Truman on MN Hwy 15.
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Martin Luther High School – Northrop
Not a Lutheran? Not a problem! All teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to enroll at MLHS and benefit from the a Christian junior/senior high school education. The close, friendly atmosphere and good, caring teachers nurtures students’ success.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran School – Truman
St. Paul’s School has a tradition of over 100 years of providing a sound academic program, preparing students for the next level of education. Our small school size creates a family atmosphere centered in God’s concern and care for His children. Students are assured of individual attention and close monitoring of progress.
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Daycare and Preschool
Building Blocks Learning Center & Childcare
Building Blocks Learning Center and Child Care Inc. exists to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early care and education experience which promotes each child’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
We pride our Center’s focus on the individual needs of each child. Each child is considered unique in temperament and rate of development. Curriculum is planned to enhance and challenge individual needs, interests, and abilities. Activities and relationships occur in a healthy, positive, and relaxed environment in which well-qualified staff provide personal attention, guidance, and nurturing to each child.
In-Home Daycares
In addition to the Building Blocks Daycare Center, Fairmont offers a variety of licensed, in-home daycare options. Preschools and child development centers are great, but there’s something extra cozy about a real house where a real family lives and loves.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is based on the idea that parents provide their child’s first and most significant learning environment and parents are children’s first and most enduring teachers. ECFE works to support you as a parent/caregiver and to strengthen and empower families. The goal is to enhance the ability of all parents and other family members to provide the best possible environments for their child’s learning and development.
ECFE offers open parenting time to discuss parenting questions/concerns. This is a free resource for parents. ECFE also holds monthly Family Fun Nights for children ages 0-5 along with other activities.
Preschools
Preschool is an opportunity to learn to share, follow instructions, and begin the foundation for learning that will occur in elementary school. The Fairmont area offers a variety of preschool options:
Stay In
Fairmont
Let the hospitality in Fairmont welcome you! Just off Interstate-90, you’ll find a wide selection of hotels and restaurants. Perhaps a more rustic stay at a cabin or camping near the lake is more your style – we’ve got you covered.
Area Visitor’s Guide
Check out the Fairmont Area Visitor’s Guide online for tips and insights to exploring our area. Or, we can mail one to you!
