FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Fairfield County School District announced upcoming changes in school leadership last week. Fairfield Central High School principal Dr. Tracie Swilley, who was named 2025 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, will take on a new role at the District Office as Assistant Superintendent of Academics. […]
National Honor Society
March 27, 2025 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central inducted six new members into the Queen Davis Chapter of the National honor Society on Tuesday at the school’s auditorium. New inductees are Ayleenah Woodard, Er’Dreus Walker, Kaiya Chappell, Khamaj’ Feaster, Maiya Sloss and Marco Robles. They join current members Abeni Burrell, Alaijha Williamson, Jerrica Davis, Kensley Green, LaPrincess Byrd and […]
FCHS, MTC produce class of 2024 dual grads
June 6, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Prior to receiving their high school diplomas on June 2, eighteen Fairfield Central seniors also received their Associates degrees and certificates from Midlands Technical College in early May. Receiving General Studies Certificates were: Tavetria Amponsah (also received Pre-Nursing Certificate) Jordyn Edmunds Caden Luksic Christopher Murphy Jalen Swilley Receiving both their Associates in […]
Eclipsed
April 11, 2024 By
FAIRFIELD COUNTY – Students in schools throughout Fairfield County took their learning outdoors on Monday as they caught views of the partial solar eclipse.
Academic Champs
March 14, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central High School’s Academic Challenge Team defeated Lewisville last Thursday to claim the Olde English Consortium’s Regional Small School Championship. Fairfield Central hosted the teams competing in the Small School division. With the regional title under their belts, the Griffins advance to the State Championship of Academics on Friday, March 22 at […]
FCHS alum named 5A Region Coach of the Year
February 29, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Former Fairfield Central Griffin student-athlete turned coach was recently awarded Coach of the Year for 5A Region 4. Candace Bush, a 2002 graduate of Fairfield Central, is currently the head girls’ basketball coach at Dutch Fork High School in Irmo. Bush led the Silver Foxes to a perfect 8-0 record in region play, […]
Recognizing Excellence
January 25, 2024 By
WINNSBORO – At Monday night’s County Council meeting, Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley was honored for being named the SCASA Secondary Principal of the Year. Swilley, principal of Fairfield Central High School, was surprised with the award on Dec. 8, 2023 at school. “She has earned a reputation for developing positive relationships with students, parents, and […]
Green finalist for SC Writing Contest
January 18, 2024 By
COLUMBIA – Fairfield Central High School student Kensley Green is a school finalist for the High School South Carolina Writing Contest. Presented by the South Carolina Honors College, the contest asks the same question each year: How can we make South Carolina better? Students can respond in poetry, prose, drama, and fiction, keeping their submissions […]
Front of the Class
July 6, 2023 By
Fairfield Central’s Senior Beta Club traveled to Kentucky for the National Convention June 17 – 20. The Griffin Betas placed in 9 categories at the national level.
Griffins hold off Wildcats for Round 1 win
November 10, 2022 By
WINNSBORO – Fairfield Central breezed past Ninety Six in the first round of the SCHSL 2A State Playoffs last Friday with a 28-7 final. Fairfield’s offense tallied 412 all-purpose yards on the night, 272 of those through the air. Senior Jai Boyd had 98 yards on 3 receptions, include one for a touchdown. JaShaun Manning […]
