Join us for a night of food and learning! Enjoy a meal cooked by our superintendent and board members while learning how to navigate the programs we use across the district—and much more. Parents will leave with tools to better support their students from Pre-K through 12th grade.
It's finally here....Happy 1st day of school! Wishing all USD 484 students, families, and staff a wonderful school year! Lead with kindness, learn with joy, and make memories that last a lifetime.
Junior High Cheer Practice This Week!
Just a reminder that Junior High Cheer will have practice this Thursday and Friday at the Wilson Gym – FJSHS from 6:30–7:30 AM.
Let’s keep bringing the energy, Jackets!
Just a reminder that Junior High Cheer will have practice this Thursday and Friday at the Wilson Gym – FJSHS from 6:30–7:30 AM.
Let’s keep bringing the energy, Jackets!
Help us welcome Nissa Smith to her new role as a Preschool Teacher at the Early Learning Center!
With 28 years in education—including 10 right here in Fredonia—Nissa brings a wealth of experience from roles in 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade, special education, libraries, and more.
Welcome back to preschool, Nissa!
With 28 years in education—including 10 right here in Fredonia—Nissa brings a wealth of experience from roles in 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade, special education, libraries, and more.
Welcome back to preschool, Nissa!
Help us celebrate Amanda Svaty as she steps into a new role at Lincoln Elementary, focusing on literacy support!
With 15 years of experience and a passion for helping students grow, Amanda will be working primarily with 2nd and 3rd grade while supporting literacy across the building.
“I’m excited to help improve literacy skills for every student and support both kids and parents along the way!”
With 15 years of experience and a passion for helping students grow, Amanda will be working primarily with 2nd and 3rd grade while supporting literacy across the building.
“I’m excited to help improve literacy skills for every student and support both kids and parents along the way!”
Help us celebrate Shaena Baker’s new dual role!
She’s continuing to teach 2nd grade while also serving as our district’s new Data Coordinator for the ELC and Lincoln Elementary.
With 15 years of experience and a passion for student growth, we’re lucky to have her!
She’s continuing to teach 2nd grade while also serving as our district’s new Data Coordinator for the ELC and Lincoln Elementary.
With 15 years of experience and a passion for student growth, we’re lucky to have her!
Let’s give a big shoutout to Lindsay Woldum as she steps into her new role as a Psych Para at Lincoln Elementary!
After 8 years as a Special Ed Para, Lindsay is excited for this new opportunity while still working closely with students. We’re lucky to have her on the Lincoln team!
After 8 years as a Special Ed Para, Lindsay is excited for this new opportunity while still working closely with students. We’re lucky to have her on the Lincoln team!
Help us welcome Amber Neill back to 1st grade at Lincoln Elementary!
Now in her 6th year in Fredonia, Amber brings over 20 years of experience in education—from Early Childhood to Title I—and a passion for helping students grow.
She’s excited to partner with parents and see big learning leaps this year. Welcome back to 1st, Amber!
Now in her 6th year in Fredonia, Amber brings over 20 years of experience in education—from Early Childhood to Title I—and a passion for helping students grow.
She’s excited to partner with parents and see big learning leaps this year. Welcome back to 1st, Amber!
Help us welcome Matthew Fischer as he takes on a dual role at Fredonia Jr/Sr High—serving as both 7–12 School Counselor and Instrumental Music Teacher! We're grateful for his heart, talent, and dedication to supporting students in every way.
Help us welcome Theresa Faileaso to her new role as a Kinder Para at the Early Learning Center!
She’s excited to work with our littlest learners and hopes to make a difference in each of their lives. Welcome to Kindergarten, Theresa!
Join us in celebrating Kaylea Millar as she steps into her new role as a Pre-K co-teacher at the Early Learning Center!
After 4 years as a Pre-K para, Kaylea is excited to help our littlest learners grow, shine, and take their first steps in school.
“Each smile, each step, each moment reminds me why I love teaching Pre-K.”
Welcome to your new role, Kaylea!
After 4 years as a Pre-K para, Kaylea is excited to help our littlest learners grow, shine, and take their first steps in school.
“Each smile, each step, each moment reminds me why I love teaching Pre-K.”
Welcome to your new role, Kaylea!
Help us give a big Yellowjacket welcome to Darla Shope and Samoa Faileaso—our newest custodial team members!
We’re glad to have you in the district and appreciate all you do to keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly!
Back row: Darla Shope, Grace Boden, April Gulick, Samoa Faileaso, Joyce Timmons
Front row: Judy Payne, Becky Bockover
Not pictured: Darrin Evans
We’re glad to have you in the district and appreciate all you do to keep our schools clean, safe, and running smoothly!
Back row: Darla Shope, Grace Boden, April Gulick, Samoa Faileaso, Joyce Timmons
Front row: Judy Payne, Becky Bockover
Not pictured: Darrin Evans
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
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
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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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. 💛🖤
💛🖤 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! 💛🖤
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!
Enjoy the weekend, staff, so we can hit the ground running next week when school begins!
