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.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
No Redbird Roost
Early Out!
Our 4th graders were trapped in a spooky haunted village in computer class this week. They have to solve math problems to find their way out!
Early Out
Picture Day
Early Dismissal
Thank you WFFD for coming to teach FIS students about fire safety! Families, do your kiddos know their address and an adult's phone number?
Congratulations to Beau Smith for being selected as the Student of the Month at FIS for the Month of September! Beau is a fantastic student and just all-around great kiddo! Beau sure to look for Beau's picture on the sign outside City Hall. FIS is so proud of you, Beau!
Important Dates
Congratulations to Mrs. Ashley Melvin for being selected as September's Teacher of the Month at FIS! We love you Mrs. Melvin and are so very thankful for your positive attitude and all you do here at FIS!!
How about another "Bird Brag"!!!
Ms. Emma Bean helped out a friend on the playground.
She went out of her way to go grab a friend's jacket who was hurt.
Ms. Emma Bean helped out a friend on the playground.
She went out of her way to go grab a friend's jacket who was hurt.
HOCO dress-up days at FIS
The initial deadline to sign up for Future Redbirds basketball has passed. We are accepting late submissions but they MUST BE TURNED IN BY THE END OF SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, 10/3, in order to be placed on a team.
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.
Reminder: we are asking the family of every student to log in to TeacherEase and sign the Handbook acknowledgement form if you have not already done so. This can be completed through your parent portal on TeacherEase. You will need to acknowledge and sign with your student's name, acknowledge and sign with your name, and then submit. Our handbook can be found on the FIS website under the 2025-2026 Student Handbook tab.
From FCUSD 168: Water service is restored to CJHS/ASC. We will continue our regular school day with a Boil Order.