Text Options for the Visually Impaired Font Size: Decrease font size Increase font size Color: Change the color of the page to white on black Change the color of the page to black on white Change the color of the page to yellow on black Revert 
Close vision bar
Open vision bar
Olivia O., a members of Fairmont High School's Color Guard, performs her routine during a competition at Trent Arena.
Students in Learning Pods
Students were busy working in their Learning Pods during the 1st quarter of the school year
Learning Pods
The Fairmont Auditorium hosts district performances, as well as outside events and activities.
Interior of Fairmont’s New Auditorium
Fairmont High School's Marching Firebirds perform their half-time show during the 2020-2021 football season.
We are the FIREBIRDS!
The new Fairmont Auditorium was dedicated in March of 2019.
Fairmont Auditorium
Jared Parker
"Don't Count the Days. Make the Days Count" Is Digital Design Instructor, Jared Parker's, Mantra
A Kettering Teacher Works One-on-One with her Student
Career Tech Spotlight
Fairmont Career Tech Center -- Try what you want to do and be for free!
Turf Field at Roush Stadium, Home of the Firebirds
Kettering Bus Drivers Log more than 600,000 Route Miles a Year
Kettering has Once Again Been Named a 'Best Communities for Music Education'
Fairmont Park, home of Firebird Soccer, Field Hockey and Lacrosse

District Snapshot

7,924

Student's Pre-K - 12th Grade 

95.3% 

Graduation Rate 

15

Advanced Placement Courses

21 

International Baccalaureate Courses + IB Diploma Program

7
Consecutive years named
"Best Communities for Music Education"

$8.4 million

Scholarship dollars offered to
Fairmont High School
Class of 2019 

More than 3,000

Hours of tutoring and community service by National Honor Society Members

12 

School buildings
in the
Kettering City School District 

Our Mission

The mission of the Kettering City Schools, in partnership with the family and community, is to guarantee a superior educational experience for all students by providing a positive and innovative learning environment, while responsibly utilizing our resources.

News & Announcements

Read All News
previous news articles next news articles
Friday Firebird Focus -- May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021 Superintendent Scott Inskeep's "Friday Firebird Focus"

Superintendent Scott Inskeep's "Friday Firebird Focus" will provide information and updates each Friday on current events and district activities for the 2020-2021 school year.
Read More about Friday Firebird Focus -- May 28, 2021
We're Hiring Bus Drivers! Apr 30, 2021 KCS is Hiring Bus Drivers -- Immediate Openings!

The Kettering City Schools are hiring Bus Drivers. The district offers competitive wages and a full benefits package. Stop by the Transportation Department, Monday-Friday, for an immediate interview!
Read More about We're Hiring Bus Drivers!
New Student Registration for Next School Year -- SY2021-2022 Mar 23, 2021 Now enrolling students for the 2021-2022 school year

Welcome to the Kettering City Schools! We are currently enrolling students for the 2021-2022 school year.
Read More about New Student Registration for Next School Year -- SY2021-2022
COVID-19 Reporting and Notification Dashboard Sep 21, 2020 COVID 19 Dashboard 2-Week Period Ending July 16 2021

Gov. Mike DeWine has mandated that school districts maintain a Reporting and Notification Dashboard to alert the school community to positive COVID-19 cases among students and staff members.
Read More about COVID-19 Reporting and Notification Dashboard
Order your 2021 Aerie Literary Magazine Today Apr 27, 2021 "Aerie 2021: The Elephant in the Room" is now available for sale

Aerie: The Elephant in the Room, is a 72-page book (plus website!) featuring original art and literature by Fairmont High School students. 
Read More about Order your 2021 Aerie Literary Magazine Today
KCS Learning Recovery and Extended Learning Plan Apr 1, 2021 Learning Recovery and Extended Learning Plan

Like districts across the state, the Kettering City School District has developed a Learning Recovery & Extended Learning Plan, as mandated by the Ohio Department of Education.
Read More about KCS Learning Recovery and Extended Learning Plan

Upcoming Events

previous events next events
View Full Calendar

Follow the Firebirds

social image
social image
Quick reminder: Curbside meals will be distributed on Tuesday, July 6, and Thursday, July 8, this coming week, due to the 4th of July holiday observance on Monday. Have a great holiday weekend! #WeAreFirebirds https://t.co/aTFi5zJWEC
social image
social image
social image
Due to the 4th of July holiday observance on Monday, July 5, curbside pick-up of breakfast and lunch meals will move to Tuesday, July 5 next week. Same time (11 am-12:30 pm. Same place (Wren Circle and Briedweng Ave.) See you then! #WeAreFirebirds https://t.co/kB1Pgk9PjZ