
Madelyn was a fantastic wing leader! She always leads by example.
As a wing leader, students encourage the best hallway behavior at lunch.





Remember we learn a lot for being present.


How about Carter getting the 4th mini treasure chest full of fun.
He made sure and sent out his invites in order for a chance to win and he did just that! Way to go buddy!


How about our grand prize winner!!!
Kori Pearson scored a treasure chest full of goodies. She was so excited and had to grab her new squishmallow right off.
Way to go kiddo!!!


Attention Book Blaster families!
Time is ticking to earn our students more books! You can contribute through the invitation from your favorite student or make a school-wide contribution through Sunday night.
Don't forget!
When you register and send 10+ invitations, it helps classroom teachers earn shopping sprees for classroom supplies or books. Thanks for supporting our teachers!
Thank you to everyone in our community and beyond that have contributed to our Book Blast event! Your support will help students take home as many books as possible, up to 10 each. In our quest to promote literacy and reading, every new book is like gold to be treasured!
If you don't have a student in mind, please feel free to reach out to our office.
We want to make sure every child gets the opportunity to participate.
618-937-2464

A Message from FCUSD #168: We are watching the Winter Weather forecast. It appears that it may be messy in the morning, but unless conditions deteriorate significantly overnight, we would expect to welcome students back to school on Tuesday morning.
Just take things a little slower and more carefully in the morning. Have a good evening.

Senior Night for HS Girls basketball tonight. We play Century. Varsity only starting at 6pm.
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Frankfort CUSD #168 and FCHS were proud and honored to host Sunday morning's Mobilization Ceremony for Company A, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment that is based in West Frankfort,. where families, veterans, and guests celebrated their soldiers and heard from several officers and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst. We look forward to welcoming them home safely later in the year.







Come and Join Us!
What: Informational Sessions About our Schools’ Wants, Needs, and Resources – Hosted by Supt. Matt Donkin for an Informational Meeting Series
Where: Central Junior High School – Cafeteria
When: Two Sessions
> Thursday, February 13, 2025: 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Topic: Resources and Expenditures – A Summary
> Wednesday, February 19, 2025: 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Topic: Facilities and Materials Needs for our Schools


Congratulations, Julie Foder for being our 3rd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner! Way to go! She was super excited about the coins. Pretty neat prizes the students got to earn.
If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education!


Frankfort CUSD #168 and Frankfort Community High School are proud and honored to host a Mobilization Ceremony for our local Army National Guard unit that will take place in Max Morris Gymnasium on Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, at 9 a.m. This will be one of the last deployments of a unit assigned to the West Frankfort Armory. Please come out and support the troops. Doors will open at 8 a.m.


Congratulations, Victoria Comargo for being our 2nd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner! Way to go! There is still time to win a Treasure Chest by inviting 10+ family members or friends:
Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries!
If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please donate here: Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education!


Super Bowl Fun!
Our DES sunshine committee held a "Touchdown Tuesday" Super Bowl lunch along with a few fun games, football themed.
Mrs. Connie won best dish!
Ms. Ashley won best dressed in her "T. Swift era".
Ms Miller won the Super Bowl Bingo.
Way to go ladies!🤩



Here are some of the 46 winners who send out 10 or more invites for the Book Launch.
They all received 3 prizes and a chance to win the Epic Treasure Chest!
Thank you to the parents/guardians who helped them with all of their invites.






Our Book Blast is off to a great start!
Miss Bella Jo was the first of four winners of the treasure chests. Way to go, girl! Congratulations 🎉
Miss Bella also earned a Bird Brag!
She grabbed a broom yesterday and without being asked, helped sweep up rocks that were all over the gym floor. This my friends is why Bella Jo is so AWESOME!
Don’t Miss Out! You still have time to help build your student’s home library and earn awesome prizes by inviting 10 or more contacts. The next drawing will be tomorrow, for a chance to win the second Treasure Chest Stuffed with Cash and then the grand prize Epic Treasure Chest.
Register Now: https://app.booksarefun.com/DenningFrankfortSchs




Dear Denning Elementary School Families,
Our Book Blast event has just a few days left, and the response we’ve had is AMAZING. Thank You!
Already registered? Ensure you have sent at least 10 invitations, so your student qualifies for their prizes and are entered into our drawings! https://app.booksarefun.com/DenningFrankfortSchs
Not registered? There’s still time to get in on the fun, earn books for your student, and have a chance to win a Treasure Chest stuffed with cash. Click the secure link above and add the email or cell phone number of at least 10 people who you think would want to help build your student(s) home library.
Remember, 100% of all contributions stay with the school in the form of books for our students, books for our school, and classroom supplies for our teachers.
Thank you,

A few reminders


Dear Denning Elementary School families!
WOW! In the past 24 hours, an overwhelming number of families have answered our call, sending hundreds of invitations to friends and family. We’re so excited to see that expanding home libraries and supporting our teachers is as important to you as it is to complete.
There’s still time to get in on the fun. That’s right: If you didn’t have a chance to register and send 10 or more invitations to family and friends, you still have time. Click the link above, don’t miss out.
Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win the Epic Treasure Chest. Prize drawings start tomorrow!
Thank you!




January Happenings @ DES











Congratulations to Denning's January MVP, Melanie Hamilton.
Ms. Hamilton goes above and beyond to put student needs first and support her colleagues. She always finds ways to use her passions, talents, and expertise to make DES a better place to learn and grow.
We are thankful for you! ♥️
