Donna Smalt is the steady heartbeat of Fairborn Digital Academy.  Since 2013, Donna has been the first face students see when they walk through the door, and she sets the tone for the structure, love and compassionate attention students know they can receive at FDA.   When students enter the building, they know she will greet them with kindness, but they also know she expects respect, focus, and accountability. Donna sees every arrival as a chance to help students reset, cent

Fairborn Digital Academy is seeking an Administrative Secretary / Administrative Assistant  to support the daily operations of our school beginning March 1, 2026. Fairborn Digital Academy serves students for whom traditional systems are not working. As a public dropout prevention and recovery high school, our work is grounded in relationships, trust, and structure. We provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment where students can stay on the path to graduation and buil

Hope Young has spent the past decade at Fairborn Digital Academy helping students find their footing, their confidence, and their path to graduation. For Hope, her work at FDA extends well beyond the classroom. Being an accountability coach is about more than academics. It’s about meeting students where they are and creating a safety net of support. That always means an in-depth understanding of the whole student, considering their home lives, family dynamics, and personal st

Fairborn, Ohio  — Fairborn Digital Academy (FDA) has once again demonstrated its commitment to student success, earning an overall rating...

At Fairborn Digital Academy, our commitment to students doesn’t take summers off. While many may assume that summer in education is a...

On June 17, 2025, Fairborn Digital Academy proudly celebrated the graduation of 48 students in a ceremony filled with joy, pride, and...

At Fairborn Digital Academy, preparing students for graduation is just the beginning. We believe true success means helping every student...

At Fairborn Digital Academy, we take our role as a school of choice very seriously, as such Fairborn Digital Academy has a unique...

Fairborn, Ohio—Fairborn Digital Academy (FDA) proudly congratulates Skylar Fouch on being selected as the 2025 DAR Good Citizen. This...

As a digital hybrid school, you might not often think about how the hallways of our physical campus look, but around every corner, is a...

Not every student’s path to success looks the same. For some students, a traditional classroom environment or high school format can feel...

Fairborn, OH – On January 23, 2025, Fairborn Digital Academy (FDA) proudly celebrated the graduation of 16 remarkable seniors. In a...

Fairborn Digital Academy is continuing its commitment to helping students succeed by receiving high honors from the Ohio State Board of...

On June 22, 2023 Fairborn Digital Academy staff, students and friends celebrated the graduation of 18 seniors.  FDA holds graduation...

January 9, 2023 Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), We have concluded our first semester and are excited about the progress of our students! ...

Tuesday, December 6, 2018; at 9 a.m. I arrived at an unfamiliar, two-story building, unprepared for my new reality. I was very nervous to...

On January 26, 2023, Fairborn Digital Academy staff, students and friends celebrated the graduation of 11   seniors.  FDA holds...