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.
West Frankfort School District is looking for substitute custodians. Email Chad Spence if you are interested. cspence@wfschools.org
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..
The 3rd Annual Back 2 School Bash is this Saturday, August 9th. This FREE event is open to any school-age child in CUSD #168 who is REGISTERED by August 8th!! If you have not yet registered your child for school, please contact the office staff of your child’s school to do so today.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
For those wishing to utilize the front lot for dropping off and/or picking up your student(s), please note that the traffic flow is being reversed. Instead of immediately turning left upon entering the parking lot, which caused you to cross oncoming traffic, you are asked to keep right and follow the path marked with arrows. We are hopeful that this will cause a smoother traffic flow and increased safety for all!
For those wishing to utilize the front lot for dropping off and/or picking up your student(s), please note that the traffic flow is being reversed. Instead of immediately turning left upon entering the parking lot, which caused you to cross oncoming traffic, you are asked to keep right and follow the path marked with arrows. We are hopeful that this will cause a smoother traffic flow and increased safety for all!
In addition, you will be able to walk the halls of FIS during a guided tour of the school so that you can find your new classroom and familiarize yourself with the building before the BIG DAY on August 12th! We're excited to see you soon, Redbirds!!
In-person registration will be held on Tuesday, August 5th from 8:00-12:00pm and 1:00-3:00pm at FIS. (If you completed all registration components online through TeacherEase you do not need to come to register in person.) In addition, you will be able to walk the halls of FIS during a guided tour of the school so that you can find your new classroom and familiarize yourself with the building before the BIG DAY on August 12th! We're excited to see you soon, Redbirds!!
Reminder that tonight at 6:00pm is softball tryouts for all 6th ,7th, 8th grade girls. More info is posted on the West Frankfort Redbird Softball Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A9DDcEaDd/?mibextid=wwXIfr
📚✏️25-26 school supply lists for FIS 📝🚌
Online registration is currently open for all returning students! It can be accessed by logging into your TeacherEase account and clicking on the registration banner at the top of the page. Please take time to cross this off of your summer to-do list. ✔️☀️📋😎
West Frankfort Youth Football Camp Information!
Congratulations to Mrs. Donna Davidson who was selected as the FIS Employee of the Month! Mrs. Davidson will retire from CUSD #168 at the end of the school year and she will be sooooo missed! All of us here at FIS wish a very long, happy, and healthy retirement, Mrs. Davidson!!!
Congrats to our 2025-2026 FCHS Cheerleaders! ❤️📣🩶
A huge THANK YOU going out to all of our "buddies" who came to support our FIS students the past two mornings during our Breakfast with a Buddy event!!
To the Moms, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas, Siblings, Family Friends, Police Officers, Firefighters, School Staff, and High School Students who made time to start our students' day off with a smile: we see you and we love you! ❤️🍩☀️🥛🩶
Come join us for a luau at FIS on Friday night! This will be our last PBIS dance of the year. Hope to see you there!!
