Dear Fernwood Families,

It’s been a crazy week here at Fernwood (the good kind)! Here is a quick look at the highlights:

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Thank you for your support in making these experiences possible for our students!

Sincerely,

Frank Locantora

Principal

*Updated as of 1/30/26

Congratulations to the girl's basketball team on an undefeated season! Without the team play, poise, and willingness to try new defensive and offensive sets, this never would have been possible. Each game brought forth different girls bringing something pivotal to the win. Special thanks to all of our managers as well! Amazing season girls!!

8th Graders:

Reagan Aron

Carlee Cruse

Kacey Denning

Jenna Gonzalez

Madi Previti

Emily Rooney

Siena Wenzel

 

7th Graders:

Audrey Crenshaw

Gianna Garvey

Raylee Hatz

Ciara Jackson

Ellie Jaworski

Skylar Navarro

 

6th Graders:

Kennedy Bittner

Zoe Kyle

Kylie Urban

 

Managers:

Lindsey Elwell

Leigh Ann Widas

Abby Baird

Mia Do

Beatrice Landberg

SunNyia Rassman

On February 5th, our boys’ basketball team celebrated their 8th graders during their final home game at Fernwood. While wins and losses are part of the game, this team measures success a little differently — it’s all about the ride. And what a ride it’s been!

This group has shown heart, growth, teamwork, and resilience all season long, making memories that will last far beyond the final buzzer.

Congratulations to (left to right): Hezekiah Edwards, Julian Robles, Andrew Moncrieffe, Corey Brown, Coach Chini, Coach Goodwin, Tahshin Shayan, Eason Lassiter, Grayson Biddle, and Jaden Mpofu.

To our 8th graders — good luck in your future endeavors. May you keep chasing your goals and enjoying the journey along the way!

Mr. Goodwin’s Convocation Class has been sharpening their strategic skills through chess as their chosen activity this term. After weeks of learning, practicing, and studying the game, students put their skills to the test in last week’s 1st Annual Chess Tournament to determine the class champion.

After battling their way through a competitive bracket, Sean Printz and Cash Blevin advanced to the championship match. The final round was intense, with both players carefully calculating moves and trading pieces in a tense showdown.

In a surprising turn of events, Cash executed a brilliant move that placed Sean in checkmate, securing the victory and claiming the title.

Congratulations to Cash Blevin, our 1st Annual Chess Champion! Well done to all participants for their focus, sportsmanship, and strategic thinking throughout the tournament.

Mrs. Hrabal's Pre-Algebra students created their own probability experiments this week! They predicted the outcomes and then recorded 100 trials to make comparisons between the theoretical and experimental probabilities. 

Mrs. Wenzel's 6th grade science students challenged themselves this week attempting to demonstrate potential vs kinetic energy in a Kinetic Sticks Lab. Congratulations to Maddie Feld and Brynna Camp for building the longest one measuring 94 inches! 

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