We want to BRAG on Christian!
He is setting personal goals for himself and crushing them day after day. He is a goal-setter and goal-getter!!
Way to go 🙌🏼
2 months ago, Morgan Holevoet
Vacancy Notice
We are looking for an Aide at Denning. Please let us know if you are interested.
2 months ago, Brock Harris
Happy Valentine's Day from our Denning Family to yours! 💕
2 months ago, Morgan Holevoet
We celebrated a very special student today. We are so proud of you, Aliyah! Keep shining! ☀️
3 months ago, Morgan Holevoet
Way to go, Joseph! He won a $50 (DES Bird Bucks) check for perfect attendance in January and got to shop for some prizes at our school store.
3 months ago, Morgan Holevoet
February 13th 2026 at Max Morris Gymnasium will be Jim Johnson Night. The HS boys take on Benton. JV game starts at 6pm. If you have heard your name announced by Jim in his 48 years of basketball or 47 years of football, please try to come out and help us recognize his lifetime dedication to the West Frankfort Redbirds!!
3 months ago, Brock Harris
From FCUSD 168: Frankfort CUSD #168 WILL BE IN SESSION for its originally scheduled Half-Day of Student Attendance School Improvement Day on Friday, January 30, 2026. Breakfast & lunch will be served. Faculty & staff will be in afternoon workshops. Student Dismissal: DES:12:20 / FIS:12:40 / CJHS:12:41 / FCHS: 12:40.
3 months ago, Matt Donkin
Winter Schedule Update
Games are still on for tonight 1/29 along with some other changes
1/29/26
HS Girls will play Duquoin at Max Morris tonight. JV starts at 6.
Jr High Boys will play Johnston City at Central tonight. Game starts at 6. 8th grade night
1/30/26
HS Boys will play Pinckneyville at Max Morris JV starts at 6pm. Freshman game is canceled and rescheduled to 2/14 at 10am.
1/31/26
HS Girls will play Hamco at Max Morris Varsity Only at 1pm.
HS Boys will play Chester at Max Morris directly after the HS girls game. Varsity Only.
HS Boys Wrestling Regionals at Herrin HS starts at 9am.
3 months ago, Brock Harris
From FCUSD 168: For one more day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, January 29, 2026, for students in Frankfort CUSD #168 . After seeing if multiple vehicles could get down roads and pedestrians have a place to walk to bus stops, we are taking one more day for further clearing. Please stay safe.
3 months ago, Matt Donkin
From FCUSD 168: As we continue to move the snow and find a place to put it across the community, there will be no school in Frankfort CUSD #168 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Practices may take place and will be announced by the coaches. Any other scheduled activities status will be announced tomorrow. Continue to stay safe and we will talk again tomorrow.
3 months ago, Matt Donkin
From FCUSD 168: We are aware that there are some issues with the audio on our cancellation calls as our provider is located in Arkansas in the middle of the worst of the ice. We will continue to monitor the call quality. We'll talk again tomorrow.
3 months ago, Matt Donkin
From FCUSD 168: Due to the amount of snow that we are still clearing and the Extreme Cold Warning through tomorrow morning, there will be no school in Frankfort CUSD #168 on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Practices will be announced by the AD and coaches. Please stay safe.
3 months ago, Matt Donkin
From FCUSD 168: Be aware that a phone call was also recorded just after 1 pm to cancel school. Our provider is currently having issues with carrier systems so if you haven't received a call yet, that might be the reason. We still will use the phone system for all cancellations.
3 months ago, Matt Donkin
From FCUSD168: Due to the snowfall amounts, there will be no school in Frankfort CUSD #168 on Monday, January 26, 2026. In addition, all practices and events are cancelled for Monday so we can begin to clear our pathways around the buildings. Please be safe.
3 months ago, Matt Donkin
We have so much to celebrate at DES!
*Lou Patton leading with resilience
*2nd graders crushing their addition facts goal
*Practicing new skills
*Learning how to "bounce back" with the Ned Show
At Denning we LOVE ❤️ LEARN ❤️LEAD
3 months ago, Morgan Holevoet
Vacancy Notice
Secretary at the Office of Special Education
4 months ago, Brock Harris
Vacancy Notice
Custodian Position
4 months ago, Brock Harris
Holiday Break Office Hours and Information:
The District Office will have the following schedule over the holiday break:
Monday, December 22, 2025: Closed
Tuesday, December 23, 2025: Closed
Wednesday, December 24, 2025: Closed – Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 25, 2025: Closed – Christmas Day
Friday, December 26, 2025: Closed
Monday, December 29, 2025: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025: New Year’s Eve - Closed
Thursday, January 1, 2026: Happy New Year – Closed
Friday, January 2, 2026: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Monday, January 5, 2026: Teacher’s Institute – Welcome Back
Tuesday, January 6, 2026: Students Return – Semester II Begins
4 months ago, Matt Donkin
Wear your purple in support for youth homeless awareness!
6 months ago, Alicia Mocaby
November is Homeless Youth Awareness month. We will "Paint the Town Purple" during the first week of the month. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for which day to wear your purple for awareness.
6 months ago, Alicia Mocaby
