Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. I hope this website gives you a glimpse into what makes Fairview Middle such an exceptional school. Please take time to visit our guidance resources, school calendar, teacher websites, homework pages, and the many extra-curricular activities available to students. Teddy Roosevelt once said, “There is no greater prize life has to offer than to work hard at work worth doing.”  For the past seven years, I have had the opportunity to serve students, families, and teachers as principal of Fairview Middle School. Living in this community for seven years with my wife and young son has led me to become passionate about ensuring that the young people of Fairview are equipped with the tools they need for life long success.  At Fairview Middle School we believe in the power of relationships: becoming personally invested in success and development of each of our students.  Although we have earned a reputation of having commendable achievement data, we realize that ultimately, success will be not be measured by test scores, but by each student’s contribution to society. 

We want all of our students to be fully literate in reading and writing, to have the ability to apply what they are learning to the real world so they address real world issues, and to integrate relevant technology into their daily lives.  Students should leave Fairview Middle School not just demonstrating a mastery of the curriculum, but inspired with a desire to continue to learn and grow so that they can make a difference in the world and meet their individual potential as citizens.

Today’s middle school must provide students with a physically and emotionally safe environment.  I am committed to keeping Fairview Middle School free from verbal and physical violence, bullying, and harassment of any sort.    

Your support as a parent or community member is integral to our success.  Although many middle school students may say they don’t want their parents hanging around, I have personally seen that most of our most successful and well-adjusted students have parents who remain actively involved in their children’s education and personal lives during the adolescent years.  If you are interested in volunteering or becoming involved in any way, please call our PTO hotline at 472-4444.  I maintain an open door policy for students, parents, teachers, and community members to see me whenever they have a concerns or questions.  I can be reached by telephone at (615)-472-4432 and by email at brianb@wcs.edu. 

Respectfully,

Brian Bass
Principal
                       

A Message From the Assistant Principal

I am excited about being a part of the Fairview Middle School team.  This is a great school with an outstanding faculty and staff, and great group of students.  My role is support the students, faculty, parents, and Mr. Bass in any way that I can.

 I am a lifelong resident of Williamson County.  I have been a teacher, coach, and technology specialist at Franklin High School for the past 17 years.   My undergraduate degree is from the University of Tennessee in Mathematics, and my master’s degree is from Tennessee State University in Administration.  At Franklin High I was the soccer coach for 10 years winning 7 state championships.  My lovely wife Lydia is a teacher and we have three boys Brad 11, Bryan 7, and Cameron 4.

 FMS is committed to providing a safe learning environment where teachers can provide engaging standards based work.  Please contact me if there is any way that I can help you. 

Gary Shrader

Gary Shrader
Assistant Principal

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