​On May 28 and June 3, Fernwood and Alder Middle Schools hosted their annual Financial Literacy Fair, where 8th-grade students tackled real-world budgeting challenges. With guidance from their finance teachers, students chose careers, calculated monthly salaries, and made spending decisions on housing, transportation, and more—all while trying to stay within budget. High school volunteers from EHTHS’s Academy of Law and Business staffed booths and offered peer support, making the event both educational and fun. The fair continues to be a meaningful tradition that helps students build essential financial skills for the future.