A Reminder: the FCHS Music Department and the FCHS Drama Club are presenting Mama Mia this weekend in Paschedag Auditorium. Join our students as they perform this popular musical. Adult tickets at $10 and children are $5 with concessions available for all. Performances are Fri, March 14 at 6 pm ( *moved up to stay ahead of the expected weather), Sat. March 15 at 7 pm, and Sun. March 16 at 2 pm. Be sure to come out and enjoy the show.
NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR MOWING SERVICES - Notice is hereby given that Frankfort Community Unit School District No. 168 wishes to receive bids for Mowing Services for the 2025 mowing season. Bid specifications are available at www.wfschools.org or contact Matt Donkin, Superintendent of Schools, Administrative Service Center, 900 N. Cherry St., West Frankfort, IL 62896 (618) 937-2421.
Bids on the above items must be submitted according to the bid specifications by Monday, March 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the Administrative Service Center. A Pre-Bid Meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the ASC. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The official Bid Documents are found at this link: https://5il.co/3ahwv.
Early dismissal on Friday, March 14
DES- 12:20
FIS- 12:40
CJHS- 12:41
FCHS- 12:42
No Roost on Friday
Reminder
WE ARE BACK!!!!!.......Southern Illinois Volleyball Academy is partnering with Future Champions to bring Southern Illinois a youth league for girls AND boys in current grade 2nd-5th! Future Champion was previously held in Pinckneyville, Herrin and Du Quoin but we have been expanding and we’re coming to West Frankfort!!!! A player may join whichever team they wish but all 2025 locations will be posted soon. Future Champion Volleyball is open to any girl OR boy in current grade 2nd-5th. All players will receive a t-shirt for their uniform as well. Players DO NOT have to be present at every practice or game in order to participate!
Registration open March 17th Link will be posted SOON!
Cost is $80 per player and includes 7 practices, 3 games and 1 tournament.
($75 + $5 Fee)
If you have any questions, contact: sivba.futurechampions@gmail.com
A Follow-Up from Frankfort CUSD #168: After talking with and reassuring some students in the bus lines about this afternoon's brief hold/soft lockdown, please reassure them as they get home that they were safe at all times. The person of interest, who was walking on the northeast side of town near Bryan Street and an old school, was quickly apprehended by the WFPD. After further investigation, he was carrying a "look-a-like" weapon and not a real one. We again thank the alert individuals of the public who alerted us immediately so that we can reach out to law enforcement to make that determination. It takes all of us to keep our students and schools safe. Enjoy the rest of your day.
From Frankfort CUSD #168: Within the last 10 minutes, our schools were briefly put into a "Hold" or soft lockdown status as there were reports of an individual walking down the street on the northwest side of town carrying a long gun. WFPD have apprehended the individual and we are now back to normal, "All Clear" operations and will keep our regular dismissal time.. Thanks go to the alert individuals who reported the incident.
From FCUSD 168: Due to a delay for further research, we have now posted the FAQs from the held at CJHS on Thursday, February 27, 2025. As previously mentioned, there is now a button on the home pages so that all of the documents could be accessed in one easy step. You can read more on the News feed on the website at https://www.wfschools.org/. Thank you again for your interest in these topics.
Frankfort CUSD #168 notes the passing of Miss Allis Hays, a 1940 graduate of FCHS who, with her identical twin sister Phyllis taught kindergarten at West Frankfort schools from the early 1940s until 1983, passed away February 28 at age 102. Several generations of students had Miss Allis to start their school career.
She and her sister continue to serve their community in the years since their retirement. They helped sponsor a scholarship for FCHS students going into the field of education for over 20 years. Miss Allis Hays left a long and positive legacy for both her students and her fellow teachers. May we all work to meet the standards that she and her late sister set.
Visitation beings at 10 and services are at 11 on Saturday morning, March 8 from at the First Baptist Church in West Frankfort. Arrangements are through Union Funeral Home.
February Leaders of the Month and Academic superstars-These students are working hard to grow and be their best. We love celebrating students who shine! ☀️☀️☀️
Denning was honored to recognize Chloe Little and Beckam Crites at the Illinois Principal Association's Student Recognition Breakfast this morning.
They were selected for outstanding citizenship, leadership, and academic excellence. You make DES so proud. Keep flying high! We look forward to watching you soar. ♥️
We are beyond excited to celebrate Denning's February MVP staff member, Mrs. Jessica O'Daniel!
She has been such an amazing addition to the DES family. She goes above and beyond to support our staff and students, is always positive, organized, helpful, proactive, and spreads so much sunshine! She shows she cares in so many countless ways. We are beyond grateful for her every single day. ♥️☀️
Today is an early out day!
DES- 2:05pm
FIS- 2:20pm
CJHS- 2:24pm
FCHS- 2:27pm
From FCUSD 168: We again thank everyone who was able to attend the Informational Meeting held at CJHS on Thursday, February 27, 2025. As stated at that meeting, we were working to put a button on the home page so that all of the documents could be accessed in one easy step. You can read more on the News feed on the website at .https://www.wfschools.org/. Thank you again for your interest in these topics.
Thank you to our school social workers who show up for our students every day of the year!
Spring Picture Day for FIS
3/14/25
Our State Wrestlers are leaving the high school at 4:15. If you are available come to the HS and give them a send off.
Good Luck Sophia and Nikolette!
2/27
Dr Seuss Week at FIS for the week of March 3-7.
A reminder to come and join us for the 2nd Informational Meeting in the Series that was postponed until Thursday, February 27, 2025, with the Topic: Facilities and Materials Needs for our Schools at 7 p.m. in the Central Junior High School – Cafeteria
