Fredonia School District

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!

We may be a little late to the celebration, but the appreciation is certainly not!

October is National Principals Month, and we couldn’t let it pass without recognizing the incredible leaders who pour so much into our schools, students, staff and families each day!

From the big decisions to the little moments most people never see, our principals wear countless hats. They encourage students, support teachers, solve problems, celebrate successes, navigate challenges and work tirelessly behind the scenes to make our schools places where students can learn, grow and belong.

A huge THANK YOU to Mr. Houghton, Mrs. Markham and Mrs. Camacho for the time, heart and dedication you give to USD 484 each and every day. We appreciate all you do to keep our buildings moving forward and our Yellowjackets thriving!

Happy National Principals Month!

EXCELLENCE ON & OFF THE FIELD!

Congratulations to our JH Football team on an incredible academic achievement! Every player maintained passing grades ALL season long, with ZERO players appearing on the eligibility report!

Way to take care of business in the classroom, Jackets!

It's QUAD/Regional Day!!

The Lady Jackets are on the road this afternoon, heading to Riverton High School for an evening of postseason volleyball with their sights set on one thing...EARNING SATURDAY!

Fredonia will take on Anderson County at 5 PM, Columbus at 6 PM and Riverton at 7 PM, with the top two teams from the evening earning the opportunity to move on and compete again on Saturday at Sub-State.

The Jackets know what’s in front of them! They’re ready to compete together and EARN what comes next!

Let’s go, Lady Jackets!

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!

Weekly Calendar 2026
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!

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!

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!

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!