Fredonia USD 484 extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education, for visiting our district on Wednesday, September 17.
During the day, Dr. Watson met with our student body, high school seniors, Student Advocate Jason Wheeler, and Director of 21st Century Learning Aaron Chard. He shared valuable insights on education in Kansas and the skills students will need to thrive in the future.
We also thank local businesses—including Koehn Construction, A-Lert Construction, Fredonia Regional Hospital, and First National Bank—for taking time to attend and listen to Dr. Watson’s message.
That evening, Dr. Watson met with around 30 community members, providing an overview of where Kansas education stands today, how Fredonia is performing, and the opportunities that will prepare our students for success in the years ahead.
During the day, Dr. Watson met with our student body, high school seniors, Student Advocate Jason Wheeler, and Director of 21st Century Learning Aaron Chard. He shared valuable insights on education in Kansas and the skills students will need to thrive in the future.
We also thank local businesses—including Koehn Construction, A-Lert Construction, Fredonia Regional Hospital, and First National Bank—for taking time to attend and listen to Dr. Watson’s message.
That evening, Dr. Watson met with around 30 community members, providing an overview of where Kansas education stands today, how Fredonia is performing, and the opportunities that will prepare our students for success in the years ahead.
Next week is shaping up to be one of the busiest yet for USD 484 students and families! From athletics to academics to special events, there’s something happening every single day.
Game night is here! The Jackets are on the road to Leon, ready to square off against the Bluestem Lions in a Friday night gridiron battle. Pack the stands if you can, or cheer loud from home on our livestream!
The Lady Jackets are hitting the road tonight, heading west to Bluestem! They’ll square off against Bluestem and Humboldt—come catch the action and cheer them on!
Kennedy DiVietro is on the road this afternoon, taking on the Girard Invitational 9-Hole Varsity Golf Tournament! She’s teeing it up solo—let’s cheer her on as she proudly represents the Jackets!
Jacket Nation, it’s game night! Our Junior High Volleyball squad takes the court in Wilson Gym, while Junior High Football battles it out on Pryor Field. Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy—come cheer on your Yellowjackets!
Just a quick reminder is tonight's Community Meeting with Dr. Watson at the FJSHS Theater at 6PM! Come hear about updates and come with your questions.
Our Fredonia FFA Chapter is hitting the road to Fort Scott this morning to compete in Entomology, Nursery Landscape, and Land Judging.
Wishing our Jackets the best of luck as they showcase their knowledge and skills in today’s competitions.
Wishing our Jackets the best of luck as they showcase their knowledge and skills in today’s competitions.
Thank you to Sonic of Fredonia for donating drinks for our Senior Class, who won the first Academic Challenge for this school year! We are proud of you, Seniors, and we sincerely appreciate the support of Sonic!
Cross Country is heading to Caney and will be running at Caney's Golf Course.
Here is the race lineup:
7th & 8th grade girls (1 mile)
7th and 8th grade boys (1 mile)
Varsity girls (1.5 miles)
Varsity boys (1.5 miles)
Tonight’s the night! The Varsity and JV Lady Jackets take on Central Christian Academy and Douglass in Wilson Gym starting at 5:00pm. Bring your friends, your voice, and your Jacket spirit—it’s going to be a fun night of volleyball!
This morning, students at FJSHS practiced a LOCKDOWN drill, as described on the included graphic. The students took the situation seriously and engaged in conversations with their teachers. We will hold a parent information meeting about school safety on Monday, October 13, at 6 PM. Stay tuned for more information.
Big shoutout to Senior Lexyn Bracken and Junior Chloe Compton! Both earned spots on the All-Tournament Team at the Eureka Volleyball Tournament on September 13.
We’re proud of you both—your hard work helped guide and inspire the entire team. Congratulations on earning All-Tournament honors, and a big shoutout to the Lady Jackets for coming together and making it a fun, memorable weekend of volleyball!
We’re proud of you both—your hard work helped guide and inspire the entire team. Congratulations on earning All-Tournament honors, and a big shoutout to the Lady Jackets for coming together and making it a fun, memorable weekend of volleyball!
Jacket Recap & Weekly Highlights (Sept. 8–13)
What a week it was for the Yellowjackets! From start to finish, our teams brought the energy, packed the schedule, and delivered plenty of exciting moments on the court and field.
Best of luck to our C-team girls as they travel to Neodesha tonight for a volleyball dual—go out there and play hard!
Our JV Yellowjackets are rolling into Eureka tonight! Time to bring the grit, the hustle, and the heart—go make it happen, Jackets!
Our Yellowjacket Family is behind you, Kennedy DiVietro! Best of luck this morning as you compete in Caney—swing strong and have fun!
Reminder: This Wednesday (Sept. 17) at 6pm at FJSHS Theater
Join Dr. Watson for an insightful update on education in Kansas, how Fredonia is performing, and what our students will need to thrive in the years ahead.
What to expect:
A clear snapshot of statewide trends + Fredonia data
What skills and programs matter most for our kids’ futures
Simple strategies to put in place now—and long-term goals
Live Q&A with Dr. Watson
Bring your questions and your curiosity—your voice matters!
Join Dr. Watson for an insightful update on education in Kansas, how Fredonia is performing, and what our students will need to thrive in the years ahead.
What to expect:
A clear snapshot of statewide trends + Fredonia data
What skills and programs matter most for our kids’ futures
Simple strategies to put in place now—and long-term goals
Live Q&A with Dr. Watson
Bring your questions and your curiosity—your voice matters!
Mark your calendars! Bring your spirit! Be part of the energy!
This week is STACKED, and we can’t wait to see our community cheering on the Black & Gold everywhere they go!
This week is STACKED, and we can’t wait to see our community cheering on the Black & Gold everywhere they go!
Lady Jackets are making their mark in Eureka today at an all-day volleyball tournament. Good luck ladies!
