Marcus Denney was our lucky Random Wheel winner! Each month, students who receive a Character Award are entered into a drawing, with one name randomly selected during our assembly.
Bri Hawn earned the opportunity to serve as Assistant Principal for the Day! Bri spent the day alongside Mrs. Markham, getting a firsthand look at the responsibilities of school leadership, and did a fantastic job in her new role!
Congratulations to Marcus and Bri! We love finding fun ways to recognize our students and celebrate their accomplishments!
Bri Hawn earned the opportunity to serve as Assistant Principal for the Day! Bri spent the day alongside Mrs. Markham, getting a firsthand look at the responsibilities of school leadership, and did a fantastic job in her new role!
Congratulations to Marcus and Bri! We love finding fun ways to recognize our students and celebrate their accomplishments!
The Fredonia Junior Senior High School Yearbook Staff is spreading a little holiday cheer by offering FREE Christmas family photo sessions!
With the holiday season right around the corner, this is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, capture a special memory, and have a family photo to cherish for years to come!
Our talented Yearbook students will be offering family photo sittings and digital photos on two upcoming dates:
Tuesday, November 24 from 6–9 pm
Sunday, November 29 from 1–5 pm
at FJSHS Commons
Photo sessions are available by appointment only, so families are encouraged to reserve their spot!
Sign up for your FREE family photo session here:
https://forms.gle/UXjdhTJ3cSY25B3u7
We love seeing our Yellowjackets use their talents to give back to our school community! A big thank you to our Yearbook Staff for providing families with an opportunity to create lasting holiday memories!
With the holiday season right around the corner, this is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, capture a special memory, and have a family photo to cherish for years to come!
Our talented Yearbook students will be offering family photo sittings and digital photos on two upcoming dates:
Tuesday, November 24 from 6–9 pm
Sunday, November 29 from 1–5 pm
at FJSHS Commons
Photo sessions are available by appointment only, so families are encouraged to reserve their spot!
Sign up for your FREE family photo session here:
https://forms.gle/UXjdhTJ3cSY25B3u7
We love seeing our Yellowjackets use their talents to give back to our school community! A big thank you to our Yearbook Staff for providing families with an opportunity to create lasting holiday memories!
Fredonia's JAG-K program celebrated an exciting milestone on Wednesday, November 11, as students gathered for their first-ever Initiation and Installation Ceremony!
The evening marked the official induction of new members into the JAG-K Career Association, recognizing their commitment to personal growth, leadership, and future success. The ceremony also included the installation of newly elected student officers, who took their pledge to lead and represent their chapter throughout the year.
Congratulations to our newest JAG-K members and student leaders! We're excited to watch these Yellowjackets grow, take on new opportunities, and make a positive impact through this program!
The evening marked the official induction of new members into the JAG-K Career Association, recognizing their commitment to personal growth, leadership, and future success. The ceremony also included the installation of newly elected student officers, who took their pledge to lead and represent their chapter throughout the year.
Congratulations to our newest JAG-K members and student leaders! We're excited to watch these Yellowjackets grow, take on new opportunities, and make a positive impact through this program!
We're excited to recognize our Yellowjackets who demonstrated last month's character trait, RESPONSIBILITY!
These students have shown what it means to take ownership of their actions, make good choices, and lead by example throughout the school day.
Congratulations to our students who earned this special recognition! We're proud of the example you're setting and encourage you to keep up the great work!
These students have shown what it means to take ownership of their actions, make good choices, and lead by example throughout the school day.
Congratulations to our students who earned this special recognition! We're proud of the example you're setting and encourage you to keep up the great work!
Fredonia FCCLA members Morgan Adams and Millie McKenney are putting their STAR Event project into action by raising awareness about fire safety and prevention!
Through their project, the duo is working to educate students and families about the importance of fire safety and the precautions they can take to help prevent emergencies. As part of their initiative, Morgan and Millie are creating monthly educational videos, each focusing on a different aspect of fire safety.
Be sure to check out their video attached to this post! We're excited to see Morgan and Millie use their STAR Event project to share valuable information that can make a difference in the lives of others. Let's show these Yellowjackets some support as they continue their efforts to promote fire safety awareness!
Through their project, the duo is working to educate students and families about the importance of fire safety and the precautions they can take to help prevent emergencies. As part of their initiative, Morgan and Millie are creating monthly educational videos, each focusing on a different aspect of fire safety.
Be sure to check out their video attached to this post! We're excited to see Morgan and Millie use their STAR Event project to share valuable information that can make a difference in the lives of others. Let's show these Yellowjackets some support as they continue their efforts to promote fire safety awareness!
Our Yellowjackets recently traveled to Pittsburg State University for TR-IFFIC Day, and judging by all the smiles and excitement, it's safe to say they had a fantastic time!
The day was filled with fun activities, new experiences, and plenty of opportunities for our students to enjoy time together outside the classroom. From the laughter to the memories made along the way, it was a special experience for everyone involved!
We love seeing our Unified Partners take advantage of opportunities like this, where friendships grow and students get to simply enjoy being together!
We're so glad our Yellowjackets had such a wonderful time at PSU, and we hope these pictures give everyone a little glimpse into all the fun they had!
The day was filled with fun activities, new experiences, and plenty of opportunities for our students to enjoy time together outside the classroom. From the laughter to the memories made along the way, it was a special experience for everyone involved!
We love seeing our Unified Partners take advantage of opportunities like this, where friendships grow and students get to simply enjoy being together!
We're so glad our Yellowjackets had such a wonderful time at PSU, and we hope these pictures give everyone a little glimpse into all the fun they had!
Weekly Calendar 2026
November 16 - 22
November 16 - 22
Lincoln & ELC are coming together to support families in our local community through our Can Food Drive, happening November 16–20!
Every donation, big or small, helps make a difference for a neighbor in need. We encourage students and families to bring canned vegetables, canned fruit, rice, pasta, oats, dried beans, and unopened peanut butter.
Donations can be brought directly to classrooms, where a STUCO member will collect and count them.
And there's a little friendly competition! The grade level that donates the most items will earn EXTRA RECESS!
Let's fill our classrooms with kindness, generosity, and plenty of donations. Together, we can make a positive impact in our community.
Every donation, big or small, helps make a difference for a neighbor in need. We encourage students and families to bring canned vegetables, canned fruit, rice, pasta, oats, dried beans, and unopened peanut butter.
Donations can be brought directly to classrooms, where a STUCO member will collect and count them.
And there's a little friendly competition! The grade level that donates the most items will earn EXTRA RECESS!
Let's fill our classrooms with kindness, generosity, and plenty of donations. Together, we can make a positive impact in our community.
We love celebrating our students and their accomplishments, both inside and outside the classroom! And at the ELC and Lincoln Elementary, we're finding some pretty SWEET ways to recognize students who are showing up and making every school day count!
During the first quarter, several of our students achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE, making it through the entire nine weeks without missing a single day of school!
To celebrate their dedication, Mrs. Markham teamed up with Miss Amy from Tropical Sno to surprise these students with a special frozen treat this week!
We hope our students enjoyed their well-earned treats! A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Markham and Miss Amy for making this recognition extra special!
Keep showing up, Yellowjackets! Every day counts, and your commitment is worth celebrating!
During the first quarter, several of our students achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE, making it through the entire nine weeks without missing a single day of school!
To celebrate their dedication, Mrs. Markham teamed up with Miss Amy from Tropical Sno to surprise these students with a special frozen treat this week!
We hope our students enjoyed their well-earned treats! A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Markham and Miss Amy for making this recognition extra special!
Keep showing up, Yellowjackets! Every day counts, and your commitment is worth celebrating!
Wishing our Unified Partners an amazing day as they head to Pittsburg State University for TR-IFFIC Day! We hope you have a wonderful time making memories! We can't wait to hear all about your adventures and see the highlights from your day!
Hey, Yellowjackets! Have you got a creative idea or something you've been wanting to make and sell? Well, here's an opportunity you won't want to miss!
The Fredonia Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for young entrepreneurs ages 18 and younger to participate in their upcoming Youth Market Day! And guess what? It's completely FREE to participate!
From homemade crafts and baked goodies to handmade products and creative inventions, the possibilities are endless! This is a chance for our students to put their ideas into action and even earn a little money along the way!
Parents, this is a great opportunity to encourage your child to try something new! They don't need business experience or a fancy setup to participate. Youth Market Day is all about giving young people a chance to explore their interests and see what they can accomplish!
Here's what you need to know!
Saturday, November 28 from 9am – 2pm
515 Madison Street
Ready to get signed up?
Contact the Fredonia Area Chamber of Commerce @ 620-378-3221
OR
Visit their office at 515 Madison Street (M-F) from 8am – 3pm
We know there are some pretty talented young minds walking the halls of Fredonia USD 484 and we would love to see what they can come up with!
Parents, help us spread the word and encourage your Yellowjackets to give it a try!
The Fredonia Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for young entrepreneurs ages 18 and younger to participate in their upcoming Youth Market Day! And guess what? It's completely FREE to participate!
From homemade crafts and baked goodies to handmade products and creative inventions, the possibilities are endless! This is a chance for our students to put their ideas into action and even earn a little money along the way!
Parents, this is a great opportunity to encourage your child to try something new! They don't need business experience or a fancy setup to participate. Youth Market Day is all about giving young people a chance to explore their interests and see what they can accomplish!
Here's what you need to know!
Saturday, November 28 from 9am – 2pm
515 Madison Street
Ready to get signed up?
Contact the Fredonia Area Chamber of Commerce @ 620-378-3221
OR
Visit their office at 515 Madison Street (M-F) from 8am – 3pm
We know there are some pretty talented young minds walking the halls of Fredonia USD 484 and we would love to see what they can come up with!
Parents, help us spread the word and encourage your Yellowjackets to give it a try!
Our Junior High Yellowjacket wrestlers are hitting the road this afternoon as they travel to Cherryvale for a busy afternoon of competition!
With a large number of teams participating and limited spectator seating available, Cherryvale is encouraging families and supporters to catch their wrestlers in action from home through the Hudl livestream.
Wrestling gets underway at 3:45 PM, and we’re looking forward to another great afternoon on the mats!
Watch LIVE here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/cherryvale/organization/2536/cherryvale-high-school
Best of luck to our Yellowjacket wrestlers! Let's go, Jackets!
With a large number of teams participating and limited spectator seating available, Cherryvale is encouraging families and supporters to catch their wrestlers in action from home through the Hudl livestream.
Wrestling gets underway at 3:45 PM, and we’re looking forward to another great afternoon on the mats!
Watch LIVE here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/cherryvale/organization/2536/cherryvale-high-school
Best of luck to our Yellowjacket wrestlers! Let's go, Jackets!
Tomorrow, we're bringing a little country flair to the ELC and Lincoln Elementary for Cowboy Day!
We're inviting our students to dust off those cowboy boots, pull on their favorite jeans, and show off their best western or farm-inspired style! Whether it's a cowboy hat, farming ball cap, button-down shirt, sweatshirt, or a big belt buckle, we can't wait to see our little cowboys and cowgirls dressed for the occasion!
We apologize for the late notice and appreciate everyone's understanding! As always, dress-up days are completely optional, and there is absolutely no obligation to participate. We're just looking forward to a fun day with our students!
We're inviting our students to dust off those cowboy boots, pull on their favorite jeans, and show off their best western or farm-inspired style! Whether it's a cowboy hat, farming ball cap, button-down shirt, sweatshirt, or a big belt buckle, we can't wait to see our little cowboys and cowgirls dressed for the occasion!
We apologize for the late notice and appreciate everyone's understanding! As always, dress-up days are completely optional, and there is absolutely no obligation to participate. We're just looking forward to a fun day with our students!
With Fall Ball coming up this Saturday, November 14, our FHS Yearbook Staff will be stepping in to capture some special memories from the evening!
Students attending Fall Ball will have the opportunity to purchase picture packages through our Yearbook Staff. Whether you're taking pictures with friends or that special someone, we want to make sure you have a keepsake from the night!
Our Yearbook Staff has been working behind the scenes to create a special photo backdrop for the occasion and is putting in the extra effort to provide students with a picture-taking experience that is as professional as possible. While this is a little different from our traditional dance photography, our students are excited to take on the opportunity and make the most of it!
Interested in ordering pictures? We've made the process as easy as possible! Unfortunately, we are unable to attach the fillable picture package order form directly to this post. If you would like a fillable form emailed to you, simply reach out to our Yearbook Staff at yearbook@fredoniaks.com, and they will be happy to send one your way!
Once completed, you can email your order form back to the Yearbook Staff or print it out and bring it with you to the dance. Printed copies will also be available in the school office for students who prefer to fill one out by hand.
Have questions or need additional information? Feel free to reach out to our Yearbook Staff at yearbook@fredoniaks.com.
We appreciate everyone's support of our Yearbook program and look forward to capturing some great memories at Fall Ball 2026!
Our Junior High Yellowjacket wrestlers will be back on the mats this Thursday, November 12, as they travel to Cherryvale for their next meet!
With a large number of teams participating and limited seating available at Cherryvale's facility, the host school is encouraging families and supporters to cheer on their wrestlers from home through the Hudl livestream rather than attending in person.
While we know our Yellowjacket fans love showing up to support our student-athletes, we appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation in helping Cherryvale accommodate the participating teams, athletes, and spectators safely and comfortably.
Catch all the action LIVE here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/cherryvale/organization/2536/cherryvale-high-school
Let's show our Yellowjacket wrestlers some support, even if it's from a distance!
With a large number of teams participating and limited seating available at Cherryvale's facility, the host school is encouraging families and supporters to cheer on their wrestlers from home through the Hudl livestream rather than attending in person.
While we know our Yellowjacket fans love showing up to support our student-athletes, we appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation in helping Cherryvale accommodate the participating teams, athletes, and spectators safely and comfortably.
Catch all the action LIVE here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/cherryvale/organization/2536/cherryvale-high-school
Let's show our Yellowjacket wrestlers some support, even if it's from a distance!
Winter sports season is right around the corner, and we're getting ready to kick things off with our Winter Sports Parent Athletic Meeting tomorrow evening!
Tuesday, November 10 from 7:00–8:00 pm
As our Yellowjacket basketball and wrestling programs prepare for the 2026–2027 season, this meeting is an important opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with coaches, learn about expectations for the upcoming season, and receive information to help their student-athletes get off to a great start.
We're looking forward to another great season of Yellowjacket athletics and can't wait to get things underway!
Tuesday, November 10 from 7:00–8:00 pm
As our Yellowjacket basketball and wrestling programs prepare for the 2026–2027 season, this meeting is an important opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with coaches, learn about expectations for the upcoming season, and receive information to help their student-athletes get off to a great start.
We're looking forward to another great season of Yellowjacket athletics and can't wait to get things underway!
Fredonia FCCLA members Ava Baker and Tate are taking their STAR Event project to the next level by turning their knowledge and experience as lifeguards at the Fredonia Public Swimming Pool into an opportunity to educate their fellow students!
For this year's Professional Presentation STAR Event, the duo developed a water safety initiative titled "Stay Afloat," focusing on drowning prevention, recognizing water emergencies, and knowing how to respond when every second counts.
On October 20, Ava and Tate shared their presentation with students in grades 9–12. But they didn't stop there! From October 26–29, they took their project a step further by providing hands-on training to our high school students in CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and proper AED use.
With the guidance and support of Todd Ballard, their lifeguard manager and Director of EMS, Ava and Tate have worked hard to equip their peers with potentially lifesaving knowledge and skills. They are also developing CPR wallet cards and informational posters to continue spreading awareness throughout our school and community.
What makes this project so special is that Ava and Tate took something they are already passionate about and found a way to use it to help others. Their efforts are a wonderful example of what FCCLA is all about...developing leadership, serving others, and making a positive impact!
We are incredibly proud of these two Yellowjackets for taking the initiative to educate their peers and help make our community a safer place!
For this year's Professional Presentation STAR Event, the duo developed a water safety initiative titled "Stay Afloat," focusing on drowning prevention, recognizing water emergencies, and knowing how to respond when every second counts.
On October 20, Ava and Tate shared their presentation with students in grades 9–12. But they didn't stop there! From October 26–29, they took their project a step further by providing hands-on training to our high school students in CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and proper AED use.
With the guidance and support of Todd Ballard, their lifeguard manager and Director of EMS, Ava and Tate have worked hard to equip their peers with potentially lifesaving knowledge and skills. They are also developing CPR wallet cards and informational posters to continue spreading awareness throughout our school and community.
What makes this project so special is that Ava and Tate took something they are already passionate about and found a way to use it to help others. Their efforts are a wonderful example of what FCCLA is all about...developing leadership, serving others, and making a positive impact!
We are incredibly proud of these two Yellowjackets for taking the initiative to educate their peers and help make our community a safer place!
A little reading, a little fun and a whole lot of lightning bugs!
Join us tomorrow night for Kansas Reads to Preschoolers on November 10 at 6 pm at the Fredonia Public Library!
Families will enjoy the story Lightning Bug Jamboree, along with a snack and fun activities to enjoy together.
This special evening is sponsored by the Wilson County Early Childhood Alliance and USD 484 Parents as Teachers.
Bring your little reader and join us for a fun evening of stories, activities and family time!
Our Junior High wrestlers are back on the mat this afternoon, and this time they're competing right here at home!
Wrestling gets underway at 4:00 pm in Wilson Gym, so come out, fill the stands, and show our Yellowjackets some hometown support as they battle it out on the mat!
Let's go, Jackets!
Wrestling gets underway at 4:00 pm in Wilson Gym, so come out, fill the stands, and show our Yellowjackets some hometown support as they battle it out on the mat!
Let's go, Jackets!
Starting tomorrow, our high school student-athletes will get a well-deserved break as we enter KSHSAA Fall Buffer Week, November 9–15!
During Buffer Week, there will be no school-sponsored practices, open gyms, offseason conditioning, weight room workouts, or other athletic workouts outside the regular school day. One exception to note for our Yellowjacket athletics is that Junior High Wrestling practices and meets will continue as scheduled during Buffer Week.
Winter sports practices officially begin Monday, November 16, and we can't wait to see our Yellowjackets back in action!
To all of our student-athletes, enjoy the break, give your bodies some time to recover, and come back ready to tackle another season!
During Buffer Week, there will be no school-sponsored practices, open gyms, offseason conditioning, weight room workouts, or other athletic workouts outside the regular school day. One exception to note for our Yellowjacket athletics is that Junior High Wrestling practices and meets will continue as scheduled during Buffer Week.
Winter sports practices officially begin Monday, November 16, and we can't wait to see our Yellowjackets back in action!
To all of our student-athletes, enjoy the break, give your bodies some time to recover, and come back ready to tackle another season!