Statement Regarding Incident at Football Scrimmage
At Friday evening’s scrimmage between Frankfort Community High School and Johnston City High School at Johnson Field in West Frankfort, those in attendance may have observed an individual being removed by officers from the West Frankfort Police Department. District administrators had been informed of a juvenile who might have a weapon. The juvenile was quickly located and it was determined that he had an airsoft gun in his possession. The WFPD then removed him from the scene. The juvenile was not a student of Frankfort Community High School nor Johnston City High School.
We thank our vigilant students, school administration and staff, and WFPD officers for helping to identify and resolve this situation quickly and safely. Administrators from West Frankfort and Johnston City have been in communication with each other regarding what was an isolated incident. As we keep our friends in Kentucky in the Mayfield and Graves County school communities in our thoughts after an incident at their football game this evening, we will continue to work to keep our students and the public safe so they can enjoy events like tonight’s meet the team activities and scrimmage.
At Friday evening’s scrimmage between Frankfort Community High School and Johnston City High School at Johnson Field in West Frankfort, those in attendance may have observed an individual being removed by officers from the West Frankfort Police Department. District administrators had been informed of a juvenile who might have a weapon. The juvenile was quickly located and it was determined that he had an airsoft gun in his possession. The WFPD then removed him from the scene. The juvenile was not a student of Frankfort Community High School nor Johnston City High School.
We thank our vigilant students, school administration and staff, and WFPD officers for helping to identify and resolve this situation quickly and safely. Administrators from West Frankfort and Johnston City have been in communication with each other regarding what was an isolated incident. As we keep our friends in Kentucky in the Mayfield and Graves County school communities in our thoughts after an incident at their football game this evening, we will continue to work to keep our students and the public safe so they can enjoy events like tonight’s meet the team activities and scrimmage.
*Reminder*
*Back to School Reminder*
Students are prohibited from using cell phones and other electronic devices upon entering the school building
and on the school campus during the school day. This includes before school while in the building, during the lunch
period, and after school dismissal while still in the school building. During the school day, electronic devices and
phones may not be taken into the classroom. They must be powered-off and in their locker. All other personal
electronic devices are prohibited from school property. The school and school district are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage to any electronic device brought
to school
Students are prohibited from using cell phones and other electronic devices upon entering the school building
and on the school campus during the school day. This includes before school while in the building, during the lunch
period, and after school dismissal while still in the school building. During the school day, electronic devices and
phones may not be taken into the classroom. They must be powered-off and in their locker. All other personal
electronic devices are prohibited from school property. The school and school district are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage to any electronic device brought
to school
We entered the @TMobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest! They're celebrating small-town high school football, giving upgrades to schools + awarding a $1Million game-changing grand prize. It could be us! Learn more: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday-night-5g-lights #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
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Thanks to some additional sharp-eyed proofreaders, there is an August 12 update to the Parent-Student Handbook that is now posted on the District's websites. There were no policy changes, just some clean up of some grammar and wording. Thanks for those who have read and assisted us in this project.
All school buses should now be on their way home as it was a little slow going on this first day of school. Bus and car traffic should smooth out the next few days as everyone gets used to the new routine and we work to keep traffic moving on the side streets around the schools. Please remember to not leave our cars unattended in the loading zones. We will see you all tomorrow.
West Frankfort School District is looking for substitute custodians. Email Chad Spence if you are interested. cspence@wfschools.org
As we welcome students back on Tuesday morning, please be aware that the required Parent-Student Handbook acknowledgement form will be made available through the TeacherEase App on Tuesday. Your principals will be sending that reminder out in the morning. We look forward to a good start to the 2025-2026 School Year.
The 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook has been posted on each of our school district's homepage. The link is located on a button below the pictures. Students will receive an acknowledgment form when they begin that parents and guardians will need to sign. We are looking forward to a good school year as we welcome our students back. https://www.wfschools.org/.
As we prepare to welcome teachers on Monday and students on Tuesday morning, we thank the West Frankfort Street Department for helping to keep our students safe by touching up the paint on crosswalks leading to our schools. Be sure to look both ways when you are walking or driving so that everyone stays safe throughout this school year..
FIS School Supply Lists 3rd-6th Grade
Vacancy Notice
Assistant Jr High Baseball Coach
Assistant Junior High Girls Basketball Coach
Reminder!
Free Sport Physicals for Frankfort Athletes at the J and S Pharmacy Building. 1 to 4:30pm
Reminder, FREE Sports Physicals this Friday 1-4:30 at J&S. If you are a 6th grade or 9th grade student this does not meet your requirement for school physical but your school physical will meet your requirement for sports.
It is getting close to that time of year again. These will be mailed out soon. If you are looking to become a Chipper please email Jayma Buckingham and let her know. jbuckingham@wfschools.org
I have already been asked about tailgate spots this year. We are limiting the spots this year to 1 per Chipper membership. If you are a Gold Chipper you get first choice. Red gets next choice and then Gray.
Coaching Vacancies.
CJHS Head Baseball Coach
FCHS Assistant Baseball Coach
West Frankfort Youth Football Camp Information!
Leftover Items at FIS
High School Boys Golf Summer Schedule.
Let's Send Brenden off to state. Please be at the HS at 3pm!
