Another Bird Brag!!!
Lily Mae helped a friend who was struggling. Lily, we are so proud of you!
Mr. Hopkins came to visit DES today.
We love to hear all about his St.Patricks Day presentation. Thank you again for coming out. We enjoyed it very much.
A Reminder: the FCHS Music Department and the FCHS Drama Club are presenting Mamma Mia this weekend in Paschedag Auditorium. Join our students as they perform this popular musical. Adult tickets at $10 and children are $5 with concessions available for all. Performances are Fri, March 14 at 6 pm ( *moved up to stay ahead of the expected weather), Sat. March 15 at 7 pm, and Sun. March 16 at 2 pm. Be sure to come out and enjoy the show.
NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR MOWING SERVICES - Notice is hereby given that Frankfort Community Unit School District No. 168 wishes to receive bids for Mowing Services for the 2025 mowing season. Bid specifications are available at www.wfschools.org or contact Matt Donkin, Superintendent of Schools, Administrative Service Center, 900 N. Cherry St., West Frankfort, IL 62896 (618) 937-2421.
Bids on the above items must be submitted according to the bid specifications by Monday, March 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the Administrative Service Center. A Pre-Bid Meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the ASC. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
The official Bid Documents are found at this link: https://5il.co/3ahwv.
5 Essential Survey
35/439 (9%) of parents have completed the survey. We need 20% more parents to complete the survey. This survey helps schools achieve transformational change, including increased test scores, approve attendance, higher GPA's and teacher retention.
You could be that 1 parent that helps us make our goal.
When you complete the survey, please call the school office and we will enter you into a drawing.
If you have completed this survey, call the office and we will add your name to the drawing as well.
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Kindergarten Registration date is set!
Please bring the following forms to the registration day.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our Denning office staff.
We will be glad to help.
No Redbird Roost March 14th
Early Dismissal -Denning School will dismiss at 12:20 Friday March 14th
A Follow-Up from Frankfort CUSD #168: After talking with and reassuring some students in the bus lines about this afternoon's brief hold/soft lockdown, please reassure them as they get home that they were safe at all times. The person of interest, who was walking on the northeast side of town near Bryan Street and an old school, was quickly apprehended by the WFPD. After further investigation, he was carrying a "look-a-like" weapon and not a real one. We again thank the alert individuals of the public who alerted us immediately so that we can reach out to law enforcement to make that determination. It takes all of us to keep our students and schools safe. Enjoy the rest of your day.
From Frankfort CUSD #168: Within the last 10 minutes, our schools were briefly put into a "Hold" or soft lockdown status as there were reports of an individual walking down the street on the northwest side of town carrying a long gun. WFPD have apprehended the individual and we are now back to normal, "All Clear" operations and will keep our regular dismissal time.. Thanks go to the alert individuals who reported the incident.
From FCUSD 168: Due to a delay for further research, we have now posted the FAQs from the held at CJHS on Thursday, February 27, 2025. As previously mentioned, there is now a button on the home pages so that all of the documents could be accessed in one easy step. You can read more on the News feed on the website at https://www.wfschools.org/. Thank you again for your interest in these topics.
Frankfort CUSD #168 notes the passing of Miss Allis Hays, a 1940 graduate of FCHS who, with her identical twin sister Phyllis taught kindergarten at West Frankfort schools from the early 1940s until 1983, passed away February 28 at age 102. Several generations of students had Miss Allis to start their school career.
She and her sister continue to serve their community in the years since their retirement. They helped sponsor a scholarship for FCHS students going into the field of education for over 20 years. Miss Allis Hays left a long and positive legacy for both her students and her fellow teachers. May we all work to meet the standards that she and her late sister set.
Visitation beings at 10 and services are at 11 on Saturday morning, March 8 from at the First Baptist Church in West Frankfort. Arrangements are through Union Funeral Home.
Fun Friday here at Denning!
March Madness minute to win it games were a hit. The kids loved to join in on all the games. Mummy wrap, junk in the trunk, and movin on up games were just a few of those played.
Fun Friday here at Denning!
March Madness minute to win it games were a hit. The kids loved to join in on all the games. Mummy wrap, junk in the trunk, and movin on up games were just a few of those played.
Some Friday pick me ups for our Denning Staff. We had Redbirdmart for the teachers today. No bird bucks necessary. We also had donuts brought in for all staff, along with cookies and sweet tea from several parents in the community. A special Thank you to the Morelands for always whipping up awesome snacks for us.
Denning was honored to recognize Chloe Little and Beckam Crites at the Illinois Principal Association's Student Recognition Breakfast this morning.
They were selected for outstanding citizenship, leadership, and academic excellence. You make DES so proud. Keep flying high! We look forward to watching you soar. ♥️
We are beyond excited to celebrate Denning's February MVP staff member, Mrs. Jessica O'Daniel!
She has been such an amazing addition to the DES family. She goes above and beyond to support our staff and students, is always positive, organized, helpful, proactive, and spreads so much sunshine! She shows she cares in so many countless ways. We are beyond grateful for her every single day. ♥️☀️
February Leaders of the Month and Academic superstars-These students are working hard to grow and be their best. We love celebrating students who shine! ☀️☀️☀️
We had some special visitors today. Mrs. Henson and her Gear Up class came to read to our littles.
They always enjoy when the older kids come and visit. The students get to ask questions and the big kids always have fun answering them. We can't wait until they come back for The Kindness club here at Denning.
Reminder Denning School will dismiss at 2:05 on Friday March 7th
