Fairmont Catholic School

Fairmont Catholic School FCS is a parochial Catholic School dedicated to the academic development of all students & to their ongoing formation in faith, morality, & social justice.

On January 13, 1913, Saint Peter’s Grade School opened its doors with eighty students and six grades. Since that time, this school, begun by Father Boutlou, has been in continuous operation, providing excellence in education to the young Catholics, and others, of Fairmont and the surrounding area. In 1922, the school began offering high school courses. The opening of the high school marked the beg

inning of an era, which embraced a philosophy of education whose aim was the intellectual, spiritual, social and physical development of the student. Effective July 1, 1965, Saint Peter’s School became a central grade and high school by order of the late Bishop Joseph H. Hodges. The school was renamed Fairmont Catholic School. In 1968, much to the regret of the entire community, the high school graduated its last Senior Class. Fairmont Catholic School remains to this day a truly great force in the education of our young people. The school maintains a superior academic standard and is staffed with highly qualified and certified faculty under the Leadership of Mrs. Diane Burnside. The school is fully accredited by the West Virginia State Department of Education and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. In 2009, the school was awarded NCA CASI Accreditation as a quality school. We welcome you, the parents, and your child(ren) to our school and assure you that we will do our very best to provide your child(ren) with a fine, well-rounded education. We expect your full cooperation in this because without your help, we can accomplish very little. The rules and regulations in this handbook are for the good order of the school and the well-being of all our students. This good order will provide an excellent environment for growth and learning. We look forward to this school year with confidence, enthusiasm and hope for our students and for the future!

Our Knights are back!From Kindergarten’s very first day to smiles throughout the school, we’re off to a wonderful start!...
08/29/2026

Our Knights are back!
From Kindergarten’s very first day to smiles throughout the school, we’re off to a wonderful start! So many special moments already. ⚓️
Anchored in Faith, Hope & Love.

What a wonderful first day of school at Fairmont Catholic! Our halls were once again filled with students, smiles, and t...
08/26/2026

What a wonderful first day of school at Fairmont Catholic!
Our halls were once again filled with students, smiles, and the joy of beginning a new school year together. We were especially blessed to have Father Joe visit our classrooms and offer a special blessing over our students, teachers, and learning spaces as we begin the year.
May God guide and protect our school community throughout the year ahead as we remain Anchored in Faith, Hope & Love.
Here’s to a blessed year, Knights!

Fairmont Catholic has two positions available through Marion County Title I funding. We’re looking for dedicated individ...
08/25/2026

Fairmont Catholic has two positions available through Marion County Title I funding. We’re looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in our school community.

Please see the job postings below for details and feel free to share!

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Instructional Interventionist

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Academic Coach

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What a wonderful Open House at Fairmont Catholic! ⚓️❤️It was a blessing to welcome our students and families back into o...
08/25/2026

What a wonderful Open House at Fairmont Catholic! ⚓️❤️

It was a blessing to welcome our students and families back into our halls as we prepare for another great school year. Thank you to our dedicated staff for all of the time, care, and hard work that went into preparing for today.

We are grateful for our Fairmont Catholic families and look forward to a year Anchored in Faith, Hope, and Love!

Thank You!A special thank you to Joel Dugan and his crew who brought this beautiful mural to life at Fairmont Catholic S...
06/20/2026

Thank You!
A special thank you to Joel Dugan and his crew who brought this beautiful mural to life at Fairmont Catholic School. Your creativity and talent have created a lasting reminder that we are Rooted in Faith, Growing in God's Image. We are grateful for your gifts and the beauty you've added to our campus.

Happy Birthday Mrs. Joann Gilbert . Enjoy your day with God’s blessings and many happy returns of the day.
06/17/2026

Happy Birthday Mrs. Joann Gilbert . Enjoy your day with God’s blessings and many happy returns of the day.

Today we celebrated our final school Mass of the year at Fairmont Catholic! Congratulations to our students recognized f...
05/28/2026

Today we celebrated our final school Mass of the year at Fairmont Catholic! Congratulations to our students recognized for academic honors and achievements, perfect attendance, and birthdays!
We are proud of all our students and grateful to our families, faculty, and supporters for a wonderful school year filled with faith, growth, and accomplishment.

Fairmont Catholic School is hiring for the 2026-27 school year!
05/26/2026

Fairmont Catholic School is hiring for the 2026-27 school year!

05/22/2026

Shine bright Kindergarten class of 2026!

Today we celebrated a very special milestone as our Kindergarten students graduated and prepared to take their next big ...
05/22/2026

Today we celebrated a very special milestone as our Kindergarten students graduated and prepared to take their next big step!

We are so proud of their hard work, growth, and joyful spirit!Congratulations, Kindergarten Class of 2026 — keep shining, Knights

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416 Madison Street
Fairmont, WV
26554

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Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

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