Frankfort CUSD 168

We are looking for substitute custodians. Please email Mr. Chad Spence if you would be interested in doing that. cspence@wfschools.org

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Bus 5 is proceeding to schools. We will be calling the parents who had students on the bus at the time of the accident.

No visual damage to bus. The students who were on the bus are in good spirits.

FCUSD #168
Everyone is OK, but bus #5 was rear ended.
Again everyone is OK. We will update as we get more information.

The 2026-2027 School Calendar for Frankfort CUSD #168 has been released and is posted to all school websites. It is linked with a button on each homepage. You may also click this link (https://aptg.co/DN3njd) or look at the picture attached here (https://aptg.co/KqfL-q).

Basketball Camp Info

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. a meeting conducted by the Frankfort CUSD #168 will take place at the Office of Student Services, 508 East Main Street, West Frankfort, IL. The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and/or home schools within the district for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are a parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Frankfort Community School district, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Jodi DeJarnett, Director of Special Education at (618) 932-6079.

An Ambulance from the WFFD was called to the FCHS Vocational Building around 2:20 this afternoon due to a student having a medical emergency. The student was examined and cleared to leave. Thanks go to the teachers and students present who reacted to help the situation.

Dental Safari

We love to BRAG on students at DES! Hailey has such a huge heart. She is generous and always leads with kindness. Sydney has been working so hard in the classroom. She is excelling by putting first things first and giving her best effort. Keep flying high girls!!! ❤️

Vacancy Notice
Early Childhood at Denning Schools.

Thank you again DES Family for joining us for Breakfast with a Buddy. We are so thankful for opportunities to connect and always appreciate your support!

Denning recognized two standout students at the Illinois Principals Association Recognition Breakfast. Elliot Marcum and Hartley Brown are high academic achievers, model leaders, and great kids. We are so proud of these Redbirds! ❤️

We celebrated Read Across America week with a Book Blast! 📚 DES students took almost 800 books home. "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go" -Dr. Suess

NOTICE FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that Frankfort Community Unit School District No. 168 wishes to receive bids for Mowing Services for the 2026 mowing season. Bid specifications are available at https://aptg.co/91y58l 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 Friday, March 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Administrative Service Center. A Pre-Bid Meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the ASC. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Lunch with the Principal ❤️ I had the privilege of having lunch today with AWESOME Denning kids! We eat, talk, laugh, and have fun. #thebesttime

❗️BIRD BRAG❗️ Colson is leading the way-giving back to others. He is the top contributor in 2nd grade for Change for a Cure for St. Jude. ❤️ Keep being YOU!

⭐️BIRD BRAG⭐️ This girl shines at DES! She works hard, practices, and always gives her best effort. We are so proud of you. 👏🏼 Hats off to LaVeigha!

The high school had an individual trespass on school property. The individual was detained outside the high school office. Police were notified and responded. The individual was escorted off the property. No students were involved.

Vacancy Notice
FCHS Assistant Baseball Coach