Fairdale Elementary

Fairdale also welcomes Mrs. Blankenship to our staff! Read her bio here! Hello! My name is Allison Blankenship, and I am excited to teach fifth grade math and science this year! I am proud to call this community home, where I live with my husband, Chris, and our three children, Bryson, Rylee, and Isaiah. I enjoy serving in our church, napping, and coaching volleyball. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies from West Virginia University and my master’s degree in Elementary Education. This is my 15th year teaching, and I look forward to another year of learning and growth! I believe learning should be engaging, challenging, and fun. I can’t wait to explore new ideas, overcome challenges, and create wonderful memories with my students this year.

Let's give a warm welcome to one of our newest Falcon staff members, Miss Adams! We are looking forward to having her on our team!

Hello! My name is Tenley Adams, and I am excited to be joining Fairdale Elementary as a 4th grade teacher! I recently graduated from Concord University with my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.

Teaching has always been my passion, and I look forward to creating a classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn each day. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, dancing, reading, and traveling.

I can't wait to meet my students and their families and make this a wonderful year together!

Math and Literature summer camp fun are occurring for three weeks this summer at FES!

Math and Literature summer camp is in full swing at FES! Campers are learning while in a camp-themed, creative environment for three weeks!

Congrats to Jacob B! He is the poster contest winner for Fairdale. His poster will be on display at the Back to School Community Wellness Fair in August at the Raleigh County Convention Center. Jacob, check your mail, as you will be receiving a prize!

Report cards for the 4th 9 weeks are being sent home with students today. If you need to pick up your child's report card, you can stop by the school office June 10-12, 2026 from 7:30am-3pm. Have a wonderful summer!

Our final field trip of the year happened today! This was a WVGSA incentive trip to the bowling alley!

Way to go!

It was another fun day to be a Falcon! We celebrated good behavior with our semester PBIS incentive!

A couple photos of Kindergarten during our busy week!

Fun in the Sun today for our Falcons!!!

Career Day post two... Many thanks to those who gave their time to teach our Falcons about a variety of careers today! This post includes pictures from the following: Trap Hill VFD Mason's Trucking/Milkman Trucking Liberty HS FFA

Career Day post one... Many thanks to those who gave their time to teach our Falcons about a variety of careers today! This post includes pictures from the following: Dr. Starcher, Raleigh County Schools Superintendent Chick-Fil-A Egnor Monuments Appalachian Regional Hospital Visit WV Raleigh General Hospital Trauma Team Whitesville State Bank Dean Dog Breeder

Grades 3-5 Falcons had a WVGSA Glow Party incentive today for those who earned participation!

It was a busy day for our Falcons, starting with a concert by the THMS band and choir, and our 5th graders had a presentation from Visit WV!

It is a busy week ahead for our Falcons! Monday is career day, in which students will get to meet folks from a variety of careers and learn about their fields of work. This is also the day of our WVGSA Incentive (glow party) and WV Tourism will be visiting with our 5th graders. Tuesday is 5th grade graduation at 9am, PK graduation at 11am, and K graduation at 1:30pm. Guests for the graduations will enter the school at the gymnasium doors and sign in there. Wednesday is awards day for 3rd and 4th grades at 9am and 1st and 2nd grades at 1pm. Guests for awards day will also enter the school at the gymnasium doors and sign in there. Thursday is field day for our students. We suggest sending a change of clothes, towel and sunscreen on that day. Friday is our PBIS semester incentive for those students who earned it! We will have a video gaming truck and putt putt golf at school! What a special week to be a Falcon!

Way to go!

Post 4... 5th grade trip to Adventures on the Gorge.

Post three... 5th grade trip to Adventures on the Gorge.