Fairfield Public Schools

Welcome to the FPS Enrichment Page!

We believe that every child has unique strengths and abilities that contribute to their success, and there are many ways to support their growth—both academically and personally.

This page is designed to offer students exciting opportunities to explore and nurture their individual passions and unique talents throughout the school year -- anything from writing, playwriting, and art competitions to podcasting and coding challenges.

All opportunities featured on this site are completely free of charge. If something sparks your interest, click on the information link to learn more.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Congressman Jim Himes is encouraging all elementary, middle, and high school students to participate in the Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest.

Essay Topic: Write about how a Hispanic/Latinx icon has inspired you, their legacy over the past 100 years, and their impact in the United States.

Deadline: Friday, October 10 (end of day)

Prizes: One winner from each level (elementary, middle, high school). Winning essays will be displayed in Congressman Himes' office, featured on social media, and receive a Congressional Certificate.

Essay Length:

Grades 9-12: 600 words maximum
Grades 6–8: 300 words maximum
Grades K-5: Up to 150 words

Essays may be in English or Spanish. Photos optional.

Visit https://himes.house.gov/hispanic-heritage-month-essay-contest for more information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Christine Cornielle in the Bridgeport office at (203) 333-6600 or Christine.Cornielle@mail.house.gov.

The Dream Big! Competition is an exciting program offered by Connecticut’s Office of the Treasurer (OTT). The competition gives Connecticut parents and guardians the opportunity to win money toward their child’s future education. This year’s competition features more prizes than before, from $500 - $20,000. We are proud to announce that Fairfield has winners every year!

For more information, or to apply, please click here.

No fee to enter.

Entries due November 5, 2025.

Submit an original essay, video, or artwork (painting, drawing, or illustration) based on the following specific grade-level topics:

K–4th grade: When you grow up, what would you like to be and why?
5th–8th grades: Describe a time when something inspired you to do something good—like helping someone, making a change, or standing up for what's right.
9th–12th grades: Tell us about an experience or person in your life that has impacted you and how this will influence your future goals.

Students: You'll need your parent's permission to submit.

Parents: If your child is selected as a winner, you must have/open a 529 account.

SPLASH AT YALE THIS FALL!

Student registration will open on September 12th, 2025.

Splash at Yale invites high school and middle school students in grades 7-12 to come to the Yale campus and take courses taught by undergraduates on anything and everything! Past offerings included the following: (Too many to list, really.)

Introduction to Improv Comedy
Elementary Particle Physics
Ethics Meets Self-Driving Cars: Philosophy, Technology and More!
Kafka and Monty Python
The Syrian Refugee Crisis
Feminism in the Beyonce Era
Into the Future: How “Spider-Verse” Forced Animation to Evolve

Check out last year's catalog HERE.

Who: All students, 7th-12th grade
When: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm on October 4th, 2025
Where: New Haven, Connecticut on Yale’s campus!
Cost: $25 with an optional $10 t-shirt. This price includes lunch on the day of the program, and financial aid is available.

For more information, visit https://yale.learningu.org/learn/splash.html

Keep checking back. This site is continually updated with enrichment activities and contests once they become available.