There’s a lot to celebrate under the Friday night lights as the Fredonia Yellowjackets welcome the Central Heights Vikings to Pryor Field!
Come early and come hungry! The PTO Tailgate kicks off at 5:30 PM with a loaded baked potato bar before the Jackets take the field.
It’s also Pink Out Night! Trade in a little of that Black & Gold for PINK as we fill the stands in support of breast cancer awareness and those whose lives have been impacted by cancer.
And tonight, we celebrate our Seniors! Senior Night recognition will take place at halftime as we honor our seniors and their families.
Sounds like a pretty great night to be a Yellowjacket!
Come early and come hungry! The PTO Tailgate kicks off at 5:30 PM with a loaded baked potato bar before the Jackets take the field.
It’s also Pink Out Night! Trade in a little of that Black & Gold for PINK as we fill the stands in support of breast cancer awareness and those whose lives have been impacted by cancer.
And tonight, we celebrate our Seniors! Senior Night recognition will take place at halftime as we honor our seniors and their families.
Sounds like a pretty great night to be a Yellowjacket!
Weekly Calendar 2026
October 19 - 25
October 19 - 25
We’re getting the word out early so you can save the date!
Our JH Choir & Band Concert is coming up Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 PM in Wilson Gym!
Our students have been hard at work preparing! We can’t wait for them to take the stage and share their talents with you!
Mark those calendars and plan to join us for a great evening of music!
Our JH Choir & Band Concert is coming up Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 PM in Wilson Gym!
Our students have been hard at work preparing! We can’t wait for them to take the stage and share their talents with you!
Mark those calendars and plan to join us for a great evening of music!
We’re excited to have Aydan Weaver representing Fredonia at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) in Welling, Oklahoma! This year, she’s stepping into a leadership role as a CIT for the Orange Group!
Young leaders from across Rotary District 6110 arrived at Camp Heart O’ Hills ready for four days filled with leadership, growth, new friendships and plenty of FUN!
Thursday kicked off with the theme Believe there is Good, and from the moment campers arrived, they began putting those words into action.
Now, the journey continues with today’s theme: Becoming!
We’re proud of Aydan for taking on this opportunity to lead, learn and help make RYLA an incredible experience for others!
Young leaders from across Rotary District 6110 arrived at Camp Heart O’ Hills ready for four days filled with leadership, growth, new friendships and plenty of FUN!
Thursday kicked off with the theme Believe there is Good, and from the moment campers arrived, they began putting those words into action.
Now, the journey continues with today’s theme: Becoming!
We’re proud of Aydan for taking on this opportunity to lead, learn and help make RYLA an incredible experience for others!
Our JH and HS Yellowjacket Cross Country runners are heading west to Beaumont today for the TVL Cross Country Meet, hosted by Bluestem!
Races get underway at 4:00 PM. Best of luck, Jackets! Leave it all on the course and run like you’ve got somewhere to bee!
Races get underway at 4:00 PM. Best of luck, Jackets! Leave it all on the course and run like you’ve got somewhere to bee!
The JH Yellowjackets are headed to Neodesha this afternoon to close out their regular season! Volleyball gets things started at 4:30 PM, followed by football at 6:00 PM.
Finish strong, Jackets! Best of luck to all of our athletes competing today!
Finish strong, Jackets! Best of luck to all of our athletes competing today!
USD 484 is excited to welcome AirMedCare Network as a new employee benefit provider, offering our staff an additional layer of financial protection for emergency air medical transport.
To celebrate this new partnership, AirMedCare Network is making Friday night’s game ball delivery one to remember! Around 7:00 PM, keep your eyes to the east as the helicopter approaches Pryor Field to deliver the game ball!
Making the moment even more special, FHS alum Hilary Settle, a flight nurse with EagleMed 14 out of Chanute, will be on board and helping with the special game ball delivery!
And a quick heads-up to our community: if you see or hear a medical helicopter approaching the stadium Friday evening, there’s no need for alarm! This is a planned visit and part of our pregame festivities.
We’re grateful to add this benefit for our USD 484 employees and excited to have one of our own be part of a memorable Friday night at Pryor Field!
Yesterday, our Fredonia FFA members put their skills to the test at the Southeast District FFA Horse Judging and Milk Quality CDEs, hosted right here at the Fredonia Fairgrounds!
A great day of competition and representing Fredonia FFA! Wonderful job, everyone!
A great day of competition and representing Fredonia FFA! Wonderful job, everyone!
Yesterday, our FJSHS FCCLA members traveled to Caney for the Fall Leadership Conference, and they had plenty to celebrate!
A huge highlight of the day was our Fredonia chapter being recognized as this year’s Kansas Spotlight Chapter winner! Members were also recognized for National STAR participation, National Program Awards, completing Step One and completing a Power of One unit.
Leadership was on full display as Eden Hill represented as a State Officer, Millie McKenney as a District Officer, and our Peer Education team presented workshops for fellow FCCLA members.
And an extra special bonus, the group had the opportunity to hear from Jennifer Bacani McKenney as the conference keynote speaker!
Congratulations to our FCCLA members on an outstanding day of leadership, recognition and representing Fredonia!
A huge highlight of the day was our Fredonia chapter being recognized as this year’s Kansas Spotlight Chapter winner! Members were also recognized for National STAR participation, National Program Awards, completing Step One and completing a Power of One unit.
Leadership was on full display as Eden Hill represented as a State Officer, Millie McKenney as a District Officer, and our Peer Education team presented workshops for fellow FCCLA members.
And an extra special bonus, the group had the opportunity to hear from Jennifer Bacani McKenney as the conference keynote speaker!
Congratulations to our FCCLA members on an outstanding day of leadership, recognition and representing Fredonia!
Our FJSHS Unified Partners traveled to Girard today and had a fantastic showing in the cornhole competition! Several of our teams brought home some hardware:
GOLD
Derek Goodman & Landon Chism
Josh Green & Zane Best
SILVER
Rickey Long & Mason Goodman
Uri Coats, Aalyssia Cole & Sally Shinkle
Billy Parker & Hayden Harding
BRONZE
Daxton Cohee & Eva Cole
Keith Reno & Niko Cole
Micheal Babb & Cinch Stapleford
Kaelynn Pound & Mackenize Oney
Congratulations to all of our competitors in Girard today!
GOLD
Derek Goodman & Landon Chism
Josh Green & Zane Best
SILVER
Rickey Long & Mason Goodman
Uri Coats, Aalyssia Cole & Sally Shinkle
Billy Parker & Hayden Harding
BRONZE
Daxton Cohee & Eva Cole
Keith Reno & Niko Cole
Micheal Babb & Cinch Stapleford
Kaelynn Pound & Mackenize Oney
Congratulations to all of our competitors in Girard today!
The 2026–2027 school year is already filling up with moments worth remembering and now is the time to secure your 2027 FJSHS Yearbook!
Yearbooks are currently $55 through October 16. After that, the price increases to $66. So don’t miss your chance to order early and save!
Class of 2027 Seniors: It’s also time to start checking those yearbook items off your list! Remember to submit your senior portrait, baby picture and senior quote, and families can begin planning their Senior Recognition Ads.
Have great photos from student activities, athletics or school events? The Yearbook staff wants them! Use the PhotoShare information on the flyer to send your favorites directly to the yearbook team.
Check out the graphics for ordering information, pricing, Senior Recognition Ads and everything you need to be part of the 2027 FJSHS Yearbook!
Yearbooks are currently $55 through October 16. After that, the price increases to $66. So don’t miss your chance to order early and save!
Class of 2027 Seniors: It’s also time to start checking those yearbook items off your list! Remember to submit your senior portrait, baby picture and senior quote, and families can begin planning their Senior Recognition Ads.
Have great photos from student activities, athletics or school events? The Yearbook staff wants them! Use the PhotoShare information on the flyer to send your favorites directly to the yearbook team.
Check out the graphics for ordering information, pricing, Senior Recognition Ads and everything you need to be part of the 2027 FJSHS Yearbook!
Yesterday, following a hard fought and successful match against #1 ranked Galena in the 3A Regional Division #2, two of Fredonia’s own reached some incredible career milestones!
Senior Chloe Compton added two major milestones to her career, moving past 1,000 career digs and 800 career assists! This season, Chloe continues to make an impact all over the court, averaging 11.7 digs and 10.8 assists per game.
Junior Ava Baker also reached two impressive career marks, moving past 800 career digs and 600 career kills! Ava has been a force on both sides of the net this season, averaging 10.1 kills and 9.3 digs per game.
Chloe and Ava, congratulations on these outstanding accomplishments! Our Yellowjacket community is incredibly proud of you and the entire Lady Jacket Volleyball team!
Senior Chloe Compton added two major milestones to her career, moving past 1,000 career digs and 800 career assists! This season, Chloe continues to make an impact all over the court, averaging 11.7 digs and 10.8 assists per game.
Junior Ava Baker also reached two impressive career marks, moving past 800 career digs and 600 career kills! Ava has been a force on both sides of the net this season, averaging 10.1 kills and 9.3 digs per game.
Chloe and Ava, congratulations on these outstanding accomplishments! Our Yellowjacket community is incredibly proud of you and the entire Lady Jacket Volleyball team!
JH FOOTBALL RECAP
Caney Valley 30 | Fredonia 12
Last Thursday, October 8, our Junior High Yellowjackets took on a tough and physical Caney Valley team and the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story of this one.
Fredonia showed up ready to compete, bringing the fight from the opening snap. The defense played fast, physical and disruptive, while the entire team embraced a 'next play' mentality regardless of what happened before it.
McCoy Boss punched in an early touchdown after Cohen Baker recovered a fumble at the goal line, and Daxin Wallace broke loose for a long touchdown late in the game.
Coaches were especially proud of the toughness, effort and attitude shown throughout the night, calling it one of the team’s strongest defensive performances of the season.
The Yellowjackets now turn their attention to Neodesha for the final game of the season tomorrow. One more opportunity to compete and finish strong!
Caney Valley 30 | Fredonia 12
Last Thursday, October 8, our Junior High Yellowjackets took on a tough and physical Caney Valley team and the scoreboard doesn’t tell the whole story of this one.
Fredonia showed up ready to compete, bringing the fight from the opening snap. The defense played fast, physical and disruptive, while the entire team embraced a 'next play' mentality regardless of what happened before it.
McCoy Boss punched in an early touchdown after Cohen Baker recovered a fumble at the goal line, and Daxin Wallace broke loose for a long touchdown late in the game.
Coaches were especially proud of the toughness, effort and attitude shown throughout the night, calling it one of the team’s strongest defensive performances of the season.
The Yellowjackets now turn their attention to Neodesha for the final game of the season tomorrow. One more opportunity to compete and finish strong!
A quick reminder for our Fredonia Junior High families that our Washington, D.C. Parent Meeting is tonight!
Come learn more about this exciting opportunity for our students, including trip details, what families can expect, and how to get started. Bring your questions and come see what this unforgettable experience is all about!
We hope to see you tonight as we start planning an incredible adventure to our nation’s capital!
Come learn more about this exciting opportunity for our students, including trip details, what families can expect, and how to get started. Bring your questions and come see what this unforgettable experience is all about!
We hope to see you tonight as we start planning an incredible adventure to our nation’s capital!
Lincoln is bringing back monthly character assemblies! Each month, students learn and practice a new character trait, with students who consistently demonstrate it celebrated at a school wide assembly.
Last month, we recognized students who showed Wisdom by making good, kind and safe choices. This month, the focus is Initiative...seeing what needs to be done and doing it!
From getting started without being asked to helping a friend or lending a hand around the classroom, we can’t wait to see our Lincoln students take Initiative!
Our FCCLA Peer Education team Jaida Bunyard, Payton Thomas and Dakota Jones, along with State Officer Eden Hill, traveled to Salina yesterday to give presentations and proudly represent District C!
And they aren’t slowing down! Tomorrow, they’ll head to Caney to present once again at the Fall Leadership Conference.
We are incredibly proud of these young ladies for the time and preparation they continue to put into FCCLA. Not only are they representing Fredonia well, they’re growing as leaders along the way!
Keep making your mark, ladies! We are proud of you!
And they aren’t slowing down! Tomorrow, they’ll head to Caney to present once again at the Fall Leadership Conference.
We are incredibly proud of these young ladies for the time and preparation they continue to put into FCCLA. Not only are they representing Fredonia well, they’re growing as leaders along the way!
Keep making your mark, ladies! We are proud of you!
Kennedy DiVietro wrapped up her Senior season Monday at Regional Women’s Golf in Garnett, finishing the day at +43.
Kennedy came incredibly close to earning a trip to State, finishing just 7 strokes behind the final qualifying score!
Even more impressive was the progress she showed. After competing on the same course just one week earlier, Kennedy returned to Garnett and showed tremendous improvement when it mattered most.
While her season may have ended just shy of State, there is so much to be proud of. The growth and hard work Kennedy showed throughout the season did not go unnoticed.
We are so proud of you and the way you represented Fredonia this season, Kennedy!
Kennedy came incredibly close to earning a trip to State, finishing just 7 strokes behind the final qualifying score!
Even more impressive was the progress she showed. After competing on the same course just one week earlier, Kennedy returned to Garnett and showed tremendous improvement when it mattered most.
While her season may have ended just shy of State, there is so much to be proud of. The growth and hard work Kennedy showed throughout the season did not go unnoticed.
We are so proud of you and the way you represented Fredonia this season, Kennedy!
Fredonia will welcome the Caney Valley Bullpup and Galena Bulldogs, with action beginning at 5 pm.
Tonight is also Pink Out Night in support of Breast Cancer Awareness!
YELLOWJACKET FALL BASKETBALL CAMP
Get ready for basketball season with the Yellowjackets!
Our Fall Basketball Camp is open to boys and girls in grades 3–8 and is designed to help young athletes build confidence, strengthen fundamental basketball skills and compete in a fun, high-energy environment.
With Rec Basketball season right around the corner, this is a great opportunity for players to get back in the gym, sharpen their skills and prepare for the season ahead!
If your child would like to join us this fall, please complete the registration form below in its entirety.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgB8LEUyUVonsv2CWvNFehJE5_t0M1eHgDN1V9YEVFZ0y5JA/viewform?usp=header
Questions? Contact:
Head Coach Dee Barnett
dbarnett@fredoniaks.com
Head Coach Vanessa Compton
vcompton@fredoniaks.com
We’re excited to get our future Yellowjackets in the gym and start building their love for the game!
Get ready for basketball season with the Yellowjackets!
Our Fall Basketball Camp is open to boys and girls in grades 3–8 and is designed to help young athletes build confidence, strengthen fundamental basketball skills and compete in a fun, high-energy environment.
With Rec Basketball season right around the corner, this is a great opportunity for players to get back in the gym, sharpen their skills and prepare for the season ahead!
If your child would like to join us this fall, please complete the registration form below in its entirety.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgB8LEUyUVonsv2CWvNFehJE5_t0M1eHgDN1V9YEVFZ0y5JA/viewform?usp=header
Questions? Contact:
Head Coach Dee Barnett
dbarnett@fredoniaks.com
Head Coach Vanessa Compton
vcompton@fredoniaks.com
We’re excited to get our future Yellowjackets in the gym and start building their love for the game!
Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Healthcare
Last Wednesday, October 7, several of our Fredonia High School young women traveled to Pittsburg for the Inspiring Women Fall 2026 Conference, where they spent the day exploring the many possibilities waiting for them in healthcare!
Students had the opportunity to hear directly from women working in a variety of healthcare professions and participate in hands-on sessions. They also learned more about local educational opportunities and heard from women who have built careers as leaders in the healthcare field.
Days like this give students a chance to step outside the classroom, ask questions, meet professionals and begin picturing themselves in careers they may one day pursue.
We’re thankful for opportunities that encourage our young women to explore, learn, lead and dream BIG about their futures!
Last Wednesday, October 7, several of our Fredonia High School young women traveled to Pittsburg for the Inspiring Women Fall 2026 Conference, where they spent the day exploring the many possibilities waiting for them in healthcare!
Students had the opportunity to hear directly from women working in a variety of healthcare professions and participate in hands-on sessions. They also learned more about local educational opportunities and heard from women who have built careers as leaders in the healthcare field.
Days like this give students a chance to step outside the classroom, ask questions, meet professionals and begin picturing themselves in careers they may one day pursue.
We’re thankful for opportunities that encourage our young women to explore, learn, lead and dream BIG about their futures!
