Fredericktown High School Update

October 24th & 26th

• High School Parent-Teacher Conferences - 3-6 PM

October 27th

• No Classes

• Fredericktown's Middle & High School Drama Club's Production of, It's Murder in The Wings - 7:30 on the Main Stage in the Elementary Commons

Spirit week consists of the following:

• Monday -Dream Drug Free (PJ Day)
• Tuesday - Friends Don't Let Friends Do Drugs (Twin Day)
• Wednesday - Staff/Student Swap Day (Students dress like staff and staff dress like students)
• Thursday - Scare off drugs (Costume Day) for High School only (No blood/gore, full face masks, guns / knives / weapons)

We will be having a door decorating contest again this year for the MS/HS. The doors will need to be completed by Thursday, the 26th and they will be judged by students (MS students will judge HS doors and vice versa) on Monday, the 30th. The winner of the contest will receive donuts on Friday, November 3rd for their 1st period class.

Bracelets and ribbon stickers will be passed out at lunch on Thursday the 26th by student council members.

Fun for Students & Staff

• Early Action deadline to apply to some colleges begins November 1st. Be sure to check with each of your colleges that you wish to apply to. Regular action for some colleges is December 1st. If your son/daughter needs any help with applying to colleges, please let Mrs. Barta know. She is more than willing to help! Many colleges are waiving the application fee from October 1st to November 1st.

• October Scholarship Newsletter

• Resources for scholarships: https://studentscholarships.org/ and https://www.goingmerry.com/

• Senior Year Pre-College Checklist
  

• Updated FAFSA Information

• Tuesday, October 24- Mandatory meeting for parents and students for taking College Credit Plus classes for next school year in the Commons
• Thursday, November 2- ASVAB Career Exploration Test at FHS 8-11am
• Tuesday, November 14- Sophomore visit to KCCC
• Wednesday, November 15- 8th grade visit to KCCC
• Thursday, November 16- Applications open for students interested in attending KCCC 4:30-midnight then it closes
• Thursday, November 16- KCCC Open House 4:30-6:30

If you choose to not have your child vaccinated, an exemption form needs to be filled out and turned in as soon as possible. For those needing immunizations, appointments are available Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm at the Knox County Community Health Center, 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd., Mount Vernon OH 43050

Call 740.399.8008

• Tdap/Td: Grade 7-12 One dose of Tdap vaccine must be administered on or after the tenth birthday

• MCV4 (Meningococcal): Grade 7 One dose of meningococcal vaccine must be administered on or after the tenth birthday. Grade 12 Two doses of MCV4. Second dose on or after age 16 years. If the first dose was given on or after the 16th birthday, only one dose is required.

Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. We encourage everyone to actively participate in creating a nurturing environment that promotes open communication, empathy, and understanding. If you know a student who may need support, or if you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our social workers or school counselors. Working together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of our students.

Hannah Art, Social Worker

hart@fredschools.com

740-694-2781 ext. 3412

Cindy Truex, Social Worker

ctruex@fredschools.com

740-694-2781 ext. 3412

Karen Barta, HS/MS School Counselor

kbarta@fredschools.com

740-694-2726 ext 3411

Melissa White, Elementary School Counselor

mwhite@fredschools.com

740-694-2781 ext. 3410

Click on the link below to view Fredericktown Local School District's Fall Sports Schedule:

Fall Sports Schedule