As posted in the regular schedule for the year, the monthly Regular Meeting of the Frankfort CUSD #168 Board of Education will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, in the Library at Central Junior High School, located at 1600 East Ninth Street in West Frankfort. After several days of deliberations regarding building schedule and logistical issues, the scheduled start time at 6:00 p.m. will be delayed one hour. That means that the scheduled Regular Meeting will be called to order at 7:00 p.m.
The agenda will be posted within the next 24 hours in a separate release to meet all legal requirements.
The agenda will be posted within the next 24 hours in a separate release to meet all legal requirements.
TIME CHANGE
State Cross Country in DuQuoin has been moved up 1 hour to try and avoid bad weather. The new schedule will be as follows:
Girls race - 12:30
Boys race - upon completion of judging girls race (Approx 1:15). 1st call will be at the conclusion of the girls race.
THERE IS AN ADMISSION FEE. ADULTS $5 STUDENTS $2
NO ANIMALS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT. FANS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE EVENT IF THEY HAVE AN ANIMAL AT ANY LOCATION OF THE EVENT!
NO DRONE USAGE IS ALLOWED AT THE EVENT.
State Cross Country in DuQuoin has been moved up 1 hour to try and avoid bad weather. The new schedule will be as follows:
Girls race - 12:30
Boys race - upon completion of judging girls race (Approx 1:15). 1st call will be at the conclusion of the girls race.
THERE IS AN ADMISSION FEE. ADULTS $5 STUDENTS $2
NO ANIMALS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED AT THIS EVENT. FANS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE EVENT IF THEY HAVE AN ANIMAL AT ANY LOCATION OF THE EVENT!
NO DRONE USAGE IS ALLOWED AT THE EVENT.
Join us at our CJHS Basketball Pink Out game and show your support in the fight against cancer! Shirt orders will close this Sunday, October 12.
On Friday, October 10, CJHS students who qualified for the PBIS (Positive Behavior) reward trip will be walking to the park for a day of fun and games. Students will be escorted by their advisory period teacher to make sure everyone arrives safely.
If your student is eligible to attend, please make sure they have on weather appropriate attire and proper footwear for walking to the park. Students are also encouraged to bring a water bottle. Sack lunches will be provided by the school; however, students are welcome to bring their own lunchbox if they prefer.
We will return to the school before regular dismissal time, so students will follow their normal end of day routines.
Students who are ineligible to attend for any of the following reasons will remain in the building under teacher supervision and will be encouraged to make up work to improve grades for Quarter 1, which ends on Friday. Report cards will be sent home Thursday, October 16.
Ineligibility criteria: (September 12-October 9)
* No more than 2 detentions
* No In School or Out of School Suspensions
* No more than 2 absences without a Doctor's note
* No failing grades
If your student is eligible to attend, please make sure they have on weather appropriate attire and proper footwear for walking to the park. Students are also encouraged to bring a water bottle. Sack lunches will be provided by the school; however, students are welcome to bring their own lunchbox if they prefer.
We will return to the school before regular dismissal time, so students will follow their normal end of day routines.
Students who are ineligible to attend for any of the following reasons will remain in the building under teacher supervision and will be encouraged to make up work to improve grades for Quarter 1, which ends on Friday. Report cards will be sent home Thursday, October 16.
Ineligibility criteria: (September 12-October 9)
* No more than 2 detentions
* No In School or Out of School Suspensions
* No more than 2 absences without a Doctor's note
* No failing grades
CJHS is thankful to the SIJHSAA for the time adjustment and making it possible for our fans to see both the baseball and softball semi-finals, and giving our Cross Country athletes time to participate in both State events!
Information for State Semi-finals:
Baseball
10/07/2025 5:30 PM The Oasis Sports Complex Field B3 Central Junior High School vs. Waterloo Junior High
Softball
10/07/2025 4:00 PM The Oasis Sports Complex Field A1
Central Junior High School vs. Flora Floyd Henson Junior High
Reminders:
*No dogs or cats allowed
*No coolers brought on property
*No noisemakers such as cow bells, whistles, etc…
*No signs larger that a legal sized piece of paper.
(8½ X 14) Don’t block the view of other fans. Don’t
leave the signs at the ball park – take them home!
*Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on site.
Information for State Semi-finals:
Baseball
10/07/2025 5:30 PM The Oasis Sports Complex Field B3 Central Junior High School vs. Waterloo Junior High
Softball
10/07/2025 4:00 PM The Oasis Sports Complex Field A1
Central Junior High School vs. Flora Floyd Henson Junior High
Reminders:
*No dogs or cats allowed
*No coolers brought on property
*No noisemakers such as cow bells, whistles, etc…
*No signs larger that a legal sized piece of paper.
(8½ X 14) Don’t block the view of other fans. Don’t
leave the signs at the ball park – take them home!
*Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on site.
Reminder!
Statement regarding the Scheduling Conflict of Jr High State Baseball and Regional Cross Country meets:
Requests have been made to the appropriate State and Regional Contest Coordinators in order to try and accommodate our students who have conflicts in participation in two state events at the same time on Tuesday, 10/7.
While we understand parents want to assist in making it possible for both teams to be successful, when the proper chain of command is not being followed, it creates more barriers than help, which has resulted in the SIJHSAA declaring that both events will continue as currently scheduled.
We hate that students are made to choose between two events that are equally important, but we ask that everyone respect this personal decision by the students and their families.
Mrs. Jacobs's Art of Math elective created a large Sierpinski Triangle out of small Sierpinski triangles! Check out the close ups of some of the triangles!
CJHS Dress up days for homecoming week (Oct. 13-17)
Statement Regarding Incident Near Denning Elementary School
The following is an update on the situation earlier this morning that caused Denning Elementary School to observe "Secure" protocol.
From 168-Denning was in Secure mode for 20 min. due to a report of gun in neighborhood. All are safe.
From FCUSD 168: Water service is restored to CJHS/ASC. We will continue our regular school day with a Boil Order.
The WF Water Dept is currently repairing a line that feeds CJHS/ASC. FIS is not affected. CJHS students have clean drinking water & we will utilize FIS & escort student there for restroom facilities.. A Boil order will follow.
Hey Dad, it’s time to peck away at that tough conversation about underage drinking. It’s not easy, but now’s the time to ruffle some feathers and talk to your kids about the risks. For more info, visit: theelephantisintheroom.com
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Student Council Members.
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.
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.