Fairfax R-3 School District held a Back-to-School Bash Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Volunteers grilled dinner for everyone, the PAWS organization rallied parents and families to get involved, and the high school band filled the gym with Bulldog spirit during the meet the teachers pep rally. Students were also able to drop off their school supplies and decorate their lockers.

Eighth grader Alex Wintz checks out the new calculators in Mrs. Dana Tracy’s junior high/high school math classroom.

Seventh grader Wendy Hurst takes a break from decorating her locker for a photo op during the Fairfax R-3 Back-to-School Bash. Also pictured is Ava Oswald.

Seventh grader MJ May loads his locker with school supplies needed to start the 2025-26 school year at Fairfax R-3.

The Fairfax Ministerial Alliance gifted each Fairfax R-3 employee with a thoughtful tote filled with supplies and encouragement at the start of this new school year. The Fairfax Kiwanis Club made a generous donation of tissues and Clorox wipes for the classrooms and offices and PAWS donated school supplies to the teachers as well. There was an abundance of donated school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes, and shoes for students. All of these donations were greatly appreciated. (Fairfax R-3 School District Facebook photos)

The Fairfax seniors kicked off the 2025-26 school year with a new and meaningful way to celebrate the first day of school. Seniors Amelia Larson, Piper Morris, Tate Johnson, and Austin Helfers met for a “senior sunrise” at the football field to start off their last first day at Fairfax R-3. (Ashley Grossman photo)

The Fairfax East Atchison football players welcomed the students back to Fairfax R-3 on the first day of school by greeting them at the entrance doors with high fives. Pictured are Tate Johnson, Mason Kingery, Riley Koop, Knox Oswald, and Alex Martin. (Ashley Grossman photo)