Fairfax R-3 School District held an open house last week where students could come meet their teachers. Pictured are Emmett Umbarger and fourth grade teacher Lexi Heck. School started Wednesday, August 23, 2023. (Kris Umbarger photos)

Alyssa Brink, second grade teacher, poses for a picture with student Abbi Umbarger in the reading nook during Fairfax R-3’s open house.