Help us give a big Yellowjacket welcome to Teresa Rollings and Crystal Johnson—our newest additions to the Nutrition Services team!
We’re excited to have you on board and grateful for the care you put into fueling our students each day!
Back row: Mitch Culbertson, Kathy Houchin (Director), Cathy Patch, Wendy Bunyard, Laura Taylor, Ann Timmons
Front row: Brenda Baugher, Teresa Rollings, Linda Beard, Crystal Johnson
25 minutes ago, USD 484
Nutrition Services 2025
Help us welcome Maddison “Maddi” Cochran to Fredonia Jr/Sr High! Maddi is our new English teacher—and will also be teaching a section of Geography. She’s passionate about education, a big reader, and a proud pet parent of two dogs and two cats. Welcome to FJSHS, Maddi!
about 1 hour ago, USD 484
Maddison Cochran - HS English
Maddison Cochran - HS English
We are excited to welcome students to tonight's Open House and for the first day of school at FJSHS on Wednesday. The video below features Principal Brian Houghton sharing logistics and updates on policy revisions: https://youtu.be/BRIeLYOVh5w
about 4 hours ago, Brian Houghton
Meet the Teacher & Open House is Tonight!

We’re excited to welcome families to the Early Learning Center, Lincoln Elementary, and Fredonia Jr./Sr. High School this evening. This is the perfect chance to get all the information you’ll need before the first day of school on Wednesday, August 20.

At the Jr./Sr. High School, students will pick up their schedules, locker assignments, and passwords, then receive their school-issued laptop in their Advisory class.

We would love to see all of our Yellowjacket families join us tonight to kick off the new school year. We can’t wait to see you!
about 7 hours ago, USD 484
Meet the Teacher & Open House 2025
We are excited for the progress being made on a fun addition to the FJSHS campus - a bocce ball court! Made possible by a grant from Casey's, this is the dream of teacher Vicki Starr. We look forward to many matches once finished.
about 9 hours ago, Brian Houghton
bocce ball court

New colorful, weatherproof communication boards are on our playgrounds! 💬🌟 They give students tools to share needs, feelings, & ideas—supporting speech, inclusion, and connection. Every child deserves a voice, and these boards help make that possible. 💛🖤

1 day ago, USD 484
Communication Boards
Communication Boards
Communication Boards
Communication Boards

💛🖤 Fall sports kick off Monday, August 18! 💛🖤
Many teams will be hitting the ground running bright and early on Day 1—Athletes and Parents, mark your calendars for a fun week of practices!
Reminder: Junior High Volleyball begins Wednesday, August 20.
Go Jackets! 💛🖤

2 days ago, USD 484
Fall Sports - Week 1 Practices
We had a fantastic turnout for our Staff Pool Party & Dinner on Thursday! Staff and their families enjoyed an evening of great conversation, plenty of laughs, and fun both in and out of the water. Dinner was a hit too—especially with our School Board President manning the grill and flipping steaks like a pro. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a wonderful night!

Enjoy the weekend, staff, so we can hit the ground running next week when school begins!
3 days ago, USD 484
Staff Pool Party & Dinner
Help us welcome Misty Whitson to her new role at FJSHS! After serving as a long-term sub, Misty is now officially our 9th & 10th grade English teacher. We’re excited to have her passion, creativity, and heart for students in the classroom full-time! #USD484FamilyMoments
3 days ago, USD 484
Misty Whitson - HS English
Misty Whitson - HS English
A proud USD 484 alum, Chase is joining the FJSHS team as our new Social Studies teacher. We’re excited to have him back—this time in the classroom as a Yellowjacket educator! #USD484FamilyMoments
3 days ago, USD 484
Chase Ratzlaff - JH Social Studies
Chase Ratzlaff - JH Social Studies

Miss Amy Thurlow is back—but in a new role! After years of teaching Pre-K at the ELC, she’s now serving as our district Speech-Language Pathologist, supporting students at the ELC, Lincoln, and FJSHS. Help us congratulate Amy as she continues making a difference across all three buildings in USD 484! #USD484FamilyMoments

3 days ago, USD 484
Amy Thurlow - Speech & Language Pathologist
Amy Thurlow - Speech & Language Pathologist
Help us welcome Sarah Kieffer to USD 484! She’s joining the ELC and Lincoln teams as a Pre-K-3rd grade Resource Room teacher and is excited to be part of the Fredonia community. #USD484FamilyMoments
3 days ago, USD 484
Sarah Kieffer - Resource Teacher
Sarah Kieffer - Resource Teacher
Please help us welcome Shyann “Shy” Somers to the ELC team and the Fredonia community! She’s joining us as a Kindergarten Paraprofessional and brings a big heart for kids and a love for learning. We’re glad you’re here, Shy! #USD484FamilyMoments
3 days ago, USD 484
Shyann Somers - ELC Team
Shyann Somers - ELC Team
Say hello to Alex Kitchens, the newest face on our 3rd grade team at Lincoln Elementary! We’re excited to welcome her to Fredonia and the Yellowjacket family! #USD484FamilyMoments
3 days ago, USD 484
Alex Kitchens - 3rd Grade
Alex Kitchens - 3rd Grade
Join us in welcoming Paige Voth to the 4th grade team at Lincoln Elementary! She’s thrilled to be part of the Fredonia community and looks forward to helping her students grow every day. Welcome to the hive, Paige! #USD484FamilyMoments
3 days ago, USD 484
Paige Voth - 4th Grade
Paige Voth - 4th Grade
Help us welcome Julie Babcock to the 5th grade team at Lincoln Elementary! She’s bringing her heart for kids, love of learning, and fun energy to the Fredonia community. We’re lucky to have her! #USD484FamilyMoments
3 days ago, USD 484
Julie Babcock - 5th Grade
Julie Babcock - 5th Grade

Let’s give a big Yellowjacket welcome to Rachael, Shelly, and Shyann—our newest Early Learning Center Paraprofessionals! We’re so excited to have these caring and dedicated ladies supporting our youngest learners this year. Note: Shyann's Spotlight will be posted soon! #USD484FamilyMoments

3 days ago, USD 484
ELC Para Team - 2025
ELC Para Team - 2025
ELC Para Team - 2025
ELC Para Team - 2025

Help us give a warm Yellowjacket welcome to our new Kindergarten teachers joining the Early Learning Center! We’re excited to have them on board and can’t wait for an amazing school year ahead! #USD484FamilyMoments

3 days ago, USD 484
Kindergarten Team 2025
Kindergarten Team 2025
Kindergarten Team 2025
Kindergarten Team 2025
Weekly Calendar 2025 - August 18-24
3 days ago, USD 484
Weekly Calendar 2025 - August 18-24

Thanks to everyone who attended "Boot Camp" this week. Final scores for teams are:

  • Delta Company - 537

  • Beta Company - 501

  • Alpha Company - 477

  • Easy Company - 413

3 days ago, Marc Svaty