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.
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 look forward to tomorrow.
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..
West Frankfort Youth Football Camp Information!
From FCUSD 168 & FCHS: Due to the possibility of rainy weather, the Grand March before tonight's Prom has been canceled. Prom will go on at Yummy's Event Center in Marion. Doors open at 7:30 with Dance scheduled from 8-11 pm.
From FCUSD 168: We are watching the weather this afternoon as we get close to dismissal time. We will dismiss at our regular times, but may hold our school buses for a few minutes depending on the timing of the storm system that is supposed so come through within the next 30 to 40 minutes. Our schools remain some of the strongest and safest facilities in the community and we continue to work to keep our students safe.
On Friday, CTE students from FCHS visiting the SIU campus were able to surprise FCHS alum Dr. Bob Gower and his wife Beth as the ribbon was cut on the Gower Translational Research Center. FCUSD 168 and FCHS honor Dr. Bob Gower as he continues to give back to our area. For more information on the center, check https://blog.siuf.org/?p=4375&fbclid=IwY2xjawJpZohleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHlX-omGVX7RYqjs6VTMY1lqNgMHfl3ld-DaLumsEisqTErQz2SfZwM0ArTce_aem_pgqvpT5vp8gKe5pf5bAjRA.
From FCUSD 168: As there are currently no weather warnings , we are proceeding with our REGULAR dismissal and BUS TIMES the rain. It may just be a little slower than normal. If needed, we will update. Have a good afternoon.
A Message from Frankfort CUSD #168 to let everyone know that we DO plan to hold school tomorrow, Monday, April 7. Please be careful on the way to school in the morning around areas that are flooded. School buses will run in most areas. For bus riders around Ruembler Crossing Road and around flooded sections of Old Johnston City Road – the bus garage will call you to let you know about potential alternate pick-up locations as we navigate around closed sections. Please be safe as we will have classes at DES, FIS, CJHS, & FCHS..
A Message from Frankfort CUSD #168: Just a reminder that we have a half-day School Improvement day tomorrow, Friday, April 4, with dismissal at DES@12:20 / FIS@12:40 / CJHS@12:41 / FCHS@12:42. As always, we will be monitoring the weather tomorrow keeping the safety of everyone in mind and adjust if need be. Let's have a good day of school.
A Message from Frankfort CUSD #168. After monitoring the weather forecasts all morning, we are announcing the following: Frankfort CUSD #168 Schools will dismiss 1 hour early today, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This means Denning will dismiss at 1:40, FIS at 1:55, CJHS at 1:56 and FCHS at 2 p.m. Please be watchful this afternoon as we work to keep everyone safe.
Both baseball and softball games for today (4/2) have been cancelled. No makeup date at this time. All athletic after school practices have been cancelled for today as well.
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Registration is OPEN....only can register Current Grade 2nd-5th
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https://www.sivba-futurechampion.com/future-champion-camp.cfm
Registration will close April 2nd
Locations we have are Herrin, Pinckneyville and New location West Frankfort
Please make sure you CLICK right locations and LOOK at the schedules they will be on the website. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE it will have everything on there for SIVBA future champions. IT will also have our SIVBA CLUB INFORMATION.
A Reminder: the FCHS Music Department and the FCHS Drama Club are presenting Mamma 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.
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.