Fairfield schools dismissing early Friday

The Fairfield Community School District announced this afternoon it will be dismissing students at 1:30 Friday because of the hot weather.

Classes will begin at normal times Friday.

No afternoon pre-kindergarten classes will be held Friday.

According to the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities, Friday's forecast calls for sunny and a high of 91, although Friday night's forecast includes a 60 percent chance of rain and a low of 71.

Notifications and Alerts

Fairfield Community School District has numerous ways parents/guardians can stay informed about weather-related announcements. Fairfield Schools is the 4th largest district in the state geographically. The decision to delay or cancel school is never taken lightly. The safety of our students and drivers is our biggest concern. If school is cancelled or delayed, it is the intent to have the decision made by 6:30 a.m., unless weather conditions warrant otherwise.

The public can stay informed of all weather-related announcements by using one or more of the following outlets:

District Website - www.fairfieldsfuture.org

Campus Messenger Voice*

Inclement Weather Hotline ?? 641-472-4858

CLASSIC 96 FM (Fairfield)

KCRG TV 9 (Cedar Rapids)

KILJ 105.5 FM (Mt. Pleasant)

KMCD-1570 AM (Fairfield)

KRUU-100 FM (Fairfield)

KTVO (Kirksville/Ottumwa)

KYOU-Fox 15 (Ottumwa)

WHO Radio 1040 (Des Moines)

WHO TV 13 (Des Moines)

WOI TV 5 (Des Moines/Ames)

The district web site will have a scrolling banner when there is a delay, cancellation, or early out.

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Campus Messenger Voice is a program available to parents, guardians, and school staff. It will send email and phone notifications when there is a school closing, delay or early-out. Visit www.fairfieldsfuture.org and click on Notifications to learn how to receive email and/or phone notifications. This is only available to parents/guardians and school staff.