Fredonia School District

The Yellowjacket Cross Country season came to a close Saturday at Regionals right here at home in Fredonia.

This group has shown all season that they’re so much more than a team...they’re a family. Having the opportunity to watch them compete together on their home course one final time made that even more special.

We’ve loved following their accomplishments, celebrating their PRs and watching this young team continue to improve meet after meet.

What a wonderful season for a group of runners who truly love the sport and love supporting one another. Congratulations on a great season, Jackets!

It’s been a week since the Lady Jackets took the court one final time this season at Regional Quads in Riverton, closing the book on another great season of Fredonia Volleyball.

While the postseason didn’t end the way they had hoped, there is plenty to celebrate! The Lady Jackets finished with a 20–16 Varsity record, while JV wrapped up its season at 11–7, giving the program another winning season to be proud of.

Throughout the year, these ladies competed and represented Fredonia with so much heart. From the first serve of the season to the final point, they continued to battle and gave us plenty of exciting volleyball along the way.

Congratulations to our players and coaches on a great season, Lady Jackets! We’re proud of you!

YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP STARTS TONIGHT!

Just a reminder that our 3rd–5th Grade Youth Basketball Camp tips off tonight at Bateman!

Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time! Fill out the registration form ahead of time, or simply come a little early tonight and we’ll get you signed up before camp begins.

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We’re excited to get in the gym and get to WORK!

It's time to order your 2026 - 2027 Lincoln Elementary School Yearbook! From classroom memories and school activities to friendships and all those little moments in between, the yearbook is a great way to keep this school year close for years to come.

Order early to take advantage of the $15 price and make sure your student has a copy of this year's memories!

It’s almost SUB-STATE XC time in Fredonia!

Fredonia will host the KSHSAA Sub-State Cross Country Meet this Saturday at the Fredonia Golf Course, with racing beginning at 10:15 am!

Come out, line the course and cheer on our Yellowjacket runners as they compete for the opportunity to keep their season going!

Want a look at the course before race day? Check out the YouTube link below for a course preview.
https://youtu.be/UsjCoyuquZE?si=XKsT-xNvveOEPzyv

Best of luck to our Jacket runners!

It’s RIVALRY NIGHT!

The Jackets are headed to Neodesha tonight to take on the Streaks, with kickoff set for 7 pm!

Bring the energy, Jackets, and leave it all on the field! Best of luck tonight!

LET’S GO, FREDONIA!

Weekly Calendar 2026
October 26 - November 1

Our seniors took another step toward what comes NEXT!

During Apply Kansas, students had the opportunity to explore their options after high school and take advantage of FREE college applications to schools across Kansas.

For some, it meant applying to a school they’ve had their sights set on, while for others, it was a chance to explore a few more possibilities and see where the future might lead.

No matter where their next chapter takes them, we loved seeing our seniors take advantage of this opportunity and invest in their FUTURE!

Dinner is on us tonight!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are already a busy couple of days for families, so why not make dinner one less thing to worry about?

The Fredonia High School Culinary Class has partnered with Kids Feeding Kids to prepare FREE meals for families in our community during Parent-Teacher Conferences! That means when you stop by to visit with teachers, you can also grab a meal to take home with you.

And the best part? Everyone is welcome! There’s no purchase, no complicated process and no need to cook after a long day. Simply come to Parent-Teacher Conferences and take home a meal for your family.

Wednesday & Thursday, October 21–22
Fredonia Jr/Sr High School & Lincoln Elementary
Available during Parent-Teacher Conference hours

We love seeing our students put what they’re learning into action while giving back to the community they call home. Come see us, visit with your teachers and let our Culinary students help take care of dinner!

FREE DINNER + NO COOKING = a pretty great conference night!

Fredonia, get ready to fire up some Yellowjacket spirit!

Beat Neody Week continues Wednesday night with a Community Pep Rally & Bonfire and we want to see our Yellowjacket community there!

We’ll kick things off at 8:00 pm at Gene John Stadium with a community pep rally to get everyone fired up for rivalry week. Then, when the rally wraps up, we’ll head over to the FJSHS South Parking Lot and keep the energy going around the bonfire!

Bring the family, wear your Black & Gold, and come help us make some noise as we get ready to take on Neodesha!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up across USD 484, giving families an opportunity to connect with teachers, check in on student progress and continue working together for a successful school year.

Conferences will be held at FJSHS, Lincoln Elementary and the ELC on Wednesday, October 21 from 3:45 – 7:45 pm and Thursday, October 22 from 8:00 am – 7:45 pm.

We look forward to welcoming our families into our buildings for two days of conversation, connection and collaboration!

Fredonia, get ready to hear a little extra Yellowjacket spirit downtown tomorrow afternoon!

FJSHS students and staff will be taking their school spirit to the streets for our March Around the Square! The procession will leave the FJSHS parking lot at 2 pm and make its way through downtown before finishing at Lincoln Elementary.

And we’re not just marching through the Square! We’ll be stopping at each corner for a cheer! So businesses, families and community members, step outside, line the route and help us make some noise as the Yellowjackets come through!

Lineup begins at 1:50 pm and Procession begins at 2 pm.

Parade Route:
FJSHS Parking Lot, Robinson Street, 8th Street, Monroe Street, Around the Square, 7th Street, Madison Street, 6th Street, Monroe Street, 7th Street, Jackson Street, 8th Street, and then Lincoln Elementary Horseshoe Drive.

Grab your Black & Gold, find a spot along the route and come help us fill Fredonia with Yellowjacket PRIDE!

Just a quick community heads up! If you notice a few more Yellowjackets out and about tomorrow morning, they’re on a mission!

FJSHS students and teachers will be participating in Community Service Day on Wednesday, October 21st from 8 am - 12 pm.

Throughout the morning, groups will be spread across our community lending a hand, tackling projects and giving back to the community that does so much to support our students and schools.

So, if you see our students and staff hard at work tomorrow, give them a wave, a honk or a quick “Go Jackets!” as they put service into action!

We’re excited to see our Yellowjackets out in the community and making a difference together!

ELC & LINCOLN, YOU’RE UP NEXT!

Did picture day sneak past you? Maybe that first photo caught a blink, an awkward smile, or simply wasn’t the one. Tomorrow is your chance for a do-over!

Picture Retakes are Wednesday, October 21, for ELC & Lincoln students ONLY.

Come dressed, ready, and don’t forget your best CHEESE!

Say cheese…take two!

It was the kind of night made for football cool, wet and MUDDY! After days of rain, the field at Neodesha had turned into a sloppy mess, and by the end of warmups, those white jerseys weren’t so white anymore! Neodesha came out strong and the Jackets battled through tough conditions all night. Looking for some hard yards, Hunter Smith made the move from the line into the backfield and delivered Fredonia’s lone touchdown before powering in the two-point conversion. It wasn’t the ending this group wanted, but one game doesn’t define the season they put together. This team was fun to coach, worked hard, grew throughout the year and took care of business in the classroom with no eligibility issues all season. We’re proud of these young men and can’t wait to see where their hard work takes them next. Great season, Jackets!

Students in Data Analytics I wrapped up their certification work at the end of September, putting their skills to use by exploring real-world data and topics connected to their interests and future goals. Alec Houchin analyzed data from the 2025–26 FNL season, using what he has learned to take a closer look at trends within the numbers. After graduation, Alec is interested in pursuing a career in welding or mechanics. Lyric Rollings explored career data, comparing different job categories, average salaries, earnings by age group and longevity within various professions. While Lyric hopes to become a tattoo artist, she also plans to continue her education after graduation and earn her EMT certification. Congratulations to Alec and Lyric on completing their Data Analytics I certifications and applying their skills to topics that connect the classroom to life beyond high school!

PEAKING AT THE RIGHT TIME! In cross country, the goal isn’t just to run fast! It's about running your BEST when the championship season arrives. And last week at the Tri-Valley League Meet in Beaumont, the Yellowjackets showed they’re doing exactly that! 9 of Fredonia’s 10 runners set new personal records and all 10 met or exceeded their rankings coming into the meet. Beyond the times and finishes, there was something even more impressive happening on the course...the way this team competed for and supported one another. When a Yellowjacket finished a race exhausted, they didn’t simply call it a day. They got back up, moved around the course and cheered on their teammates. Parents and grandparents joined right in, making sure Fredonia had some of the loudest support on the course! And when it was time to race, the Jackets COMPETED. They spent the second half of their races picking off runners one by one, chasing the goals they had set for themselves and their team. The JH boys capped off outstanding debut seasons, led by Kallen Evans, who battled his way to a TVL Runner-Up finish! Xavier Fink placed 10th and Emilio Jimenez finished 17th. Fredonia’s HS girls may have been one runner shy of qualifying for the team standings, but that didn’t stop them from creating a team goal of their own and SMASHING it! Abigail Hazelwood finished 3rd, Izabel Cole 4th and Kinsley Ross 7th, giving the Jackets three outstanding finishes after months of work and commitment. Then came the HS boys, who had their sights set on bringing home a plaque and they did just that! Fredonia finished as the TVL RUNNER-UP, beating Neodesha by 11 points! Hayden Harding led the way with a 2nd-place finish, followed by Sylar Eaton in 9th, Eli McCormick in 10th and Christian Reid in 20th. ALL-LEAGUE Abigail Hazelwood — 3rd Izabel Cole — 4th Hayden Harding — 2nd ALL-LEAGUE HONORABLE MENTION Kinsley Ross — 7th Sylar Eaton — 9th Eli McCormick — 10th Championship season is here and the Yellowjackets are hitting their stride at exactly the right time. It was a heck of a day to be a Yellowjacket!

PICTURE RETAKES are TOMORROW for FJSHS!

Did your first picture not quite capture your best side? Or maybe you missed Picture Day altogether? No worries—you’ve got another shot!

FJSHS Picture Retakes are tomorrow, October 20! Come dressed, ready and prepared to SAY CHEESE!

ELC & Lincoln families: Your turn is coming! Picture Retakes will be October 21.

IT’S JV GAME DAY!

The Yellowjacket JV Football team is hitting the road tonight as they travel to Central Heights to take on the Vikings!

Kickoff is set for 6 PM! Let’s finish the day under the lights and cheer on our Jackets!

Go Jackets!

JH WRESTLING STARTS TODAY!

It’s time to hit the mats! Following the first day of JH Wrestling practice, we’ll hold a quick Parent Meeting tonight at 5:45 PM in the FJSHS Commons.

Parents, please plan to join us as we get ready for a great season of Yellowjacket Wrestling!