Eastland Fairfield Career & Technical Schools

Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools

 

District Monthly Newsletter

 

October 2025

 

EFCTS News & Announcements

EFCTS 2026 Senior Recognition Ceremony - FCC

EFCTS 2026 Senior Recognition Ceremony

Mark your calendars! Eastland-Fairfield will celebrate the Class of 2026 at Senior Recognition on Thursday, May 21, at Fortress Obetz. Ceremonies will be held at 9:00 a.m. for Eastland, 11:30 a.m. for Fairfield, and 2:00 p.m. for Satellite programs. We can’t wait to honor our seniors!

Sharon George receiving her award for Adult Educator of the Year for Central Ohio

Sharon George Named Aspire Adult Educator of the Year for Central Ohio

Congratulations to Sharon George, an ESOL instructor with Eastland-Fairfield’s Aspire program, who was named the Adult Educator of the Year for Central Ohio! This award recognizes her dedication to helping English language learners build skills, confidence, and new opportunities. We’re proud to celebrate Sharon’s commitment to her students and to adult education!

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Save the Date: EFCTS Open House

Join us for Eastland-Fairfield’s Open House on Thursday, December 4, from 6–8 p.m.! Explore our programs, tour the labs and classrooms, and meet the instructors who bring career-technical education to life. Whether you’re a future student or a curious community member, this is the perfect opportunity to see what makes Eastland-Fairfield great!

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Eastland Student Soars to New Heights

Congratulations to Eastland Career Center senior Isael Bello-Suarez, who officially earned his Private Pilot certification on September 28th! Isael is the first senior in at least three years to achieve this milestone while attending Eastland. He plans to continue his aviation journey at Lift Academy, operated by Republic Airways. Way to soar, Isael!

Alexander Mayeres, a Bioscience senior, smiles while wearing glasses and a white Eastland-Fairfield lab coat, standing in front of a bulletin board with awards and photos.

Bioscience Senior Earns National Merit Honor

Eastland-Fairfield is proud to recognize Alexander Mayeres, a senior in the Bioscience program, for being named a National Merit Semifinalist. This prestigious honor places him among the top academic achievers in the nation. Congratulations, Alexander, on this outstanding accomplishment!

“Graphic promoting Eastland-Fairfield’s Grounds With Groves event. Includes a photo of Superintendent Shelley Groves, the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools logo, and text that reads: ‘Grounds With Groves, November 13, 2025 | 10:30–11:30 AM, Carroll Cup Coffee House, 75 E Canal St, Carroll, OH 43112.’ A steaming coffee cup is visible on a table in the blurred background.”

Grounds with Groves

Join Superintendent Shelley Groves for a cup of coffee and an informal conversation at the upcoming Grounds With Groves session on Thursday, November 13th at the Carroll Cup Coffee House. This is your chance to share ideas, ask questions, and offer feedback. Stop by, grab a drink, and help us continue to build a great environment at EFCTS!

EFCTS Criminal Justice student at Eastland-Fairfield's booth at the Fairfield County Fair

EFCTS at the Fairfield County Fair

Eastland-Fairfield had a great week at the Fairfield County Fair, showcasing our high school and adult workforce programs! Visitors stopped by our barn displays to learn more about career-technical education and explore hands-on demonstrations. Thank you to everyone who visited and supported our students and programs!

Children dressed in Halloween costumes gather around a table with games and treats, while a large inflatable spider decorates the background of the festive indoor event.

A Spooktacular Night at Tech or Treat

Eastland-Fairfield once again welcomed families for Tech or Treat, a fun-filled evening of candy, costumes, and career exploration! Guests met our students, explored programs at Eastland and Fairfield Career Centers, and enjoyed hands-on activities throughout the night. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s event a sweet success!

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Career Tech Education Leads Aiden Malone to the Fast Lane

Eastland-Fairfield alum Aiden Malone turned his love of hands-on work into a career in motorsports. After discovering his passion in Eastland-Fairfield’s Welding program, he landed a role with Viking Motorsports in Mooresville, North Carolina. Aiden’s journey shows how the right start at Eastland-Fairfield can lead anywhere, even the NASCAR pits.

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Shining a Light on our Alumni!

Share your story

We have so many amazing students that have completed an Eastland-Fairfield program and then go on to do amazing things!

Check out some of their stories as we share them on our website and social media!

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

Are you an Eastland-Fairfield alum and want to share your story? Click the link below!

SHARE YOUR STORY!

 

Our Relay Team is Growing!

Eastland-Fairfield is off and running into the 2025-26 season! We’re excited to welcome our new teammates and celebrate those who are stepping into new roles this year.

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Eastland Career Center

Braylin Birchfield, Instructional Paraprofessional

Fairfield Career Center

Heather Spicer, Social Worker

Adult Workforce/District Office

Roger Saunders, Systems Specialist

Important Dates

November

4th: Election Day - No School for Students, Professional Development for Staff

12th: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

26th: Comp Day for PT Conference Evenings

27th - 28th: Thanksgiving Break 

December

4th: Open House

10th: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

19th: Last day of the 2nd grading period

22nd - January 2nd: Winter Break

Download the 2025-26 District Calendar

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Groveport, Ohio 43125
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Join Our Team!

If you have a passion for student and organizational success, education, and want to be part of our winning relay team, check out the job openings available at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools!

Click the link button below, then select View our Open Positions on the next page to see all current opportunities.

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