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.

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!

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!

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!

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!


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!

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!

October 19 - 25

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!

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!




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!

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!

A great day of competition and representing Fredonia FFA! Wonderful job, everyone!


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!


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!


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!



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!

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!

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!

