Superintendent Matt Chrispin announced the Local History Service Department at the Ohio History Connection approved Fredericktown Local Schools’ application for an Ohio Historical Marker. In addition, the district was one of ten applicants to receive a $750 grant to be applied towards the historical marker.

A total of 31 applications for grants were received, so the competition was significant. FFA emblem The bronze marker will be titled ‘Home of the FFA Jacket’ and highlight the district’s iconic contribution to the national organization. A dedication ceremony will be held at a date to be determined in May 2018 at Fredericktown High School.

Board President Candi Gallagher remarked, “The Fredericktown Board of Education is very excited and honored to be selected for this historical marker to commemorate the “Home of the FFA Jacket.” Our chapter is a strong and vital part of our school and community. We are very proud of Dr. Gus Lintner, who as the Fredericktown FFA advisor, created the famous blue corduroy jacket that his members of the then FFA Band, and part of the local Chapter wore to their Kansas City Convention.”

Attention Juniors and Seniors: Applications are now being accepted for membership into Fredericktown High School's chapter of the National Honor Society. If you have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have evidence of leadership, outstanding character, and service to your community, please stop by Mrs. Stump’s room 320 to pick up an application. Applications are due September 29.

It is important for every student to attend school every day. Missing too much school has long-term, negative effects on students, such as lower achievement and graduation rates. In December 2016, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 410 to encourage and support a preventative approach to excessive absences and truancy. Fredericktown Local Schools is implementing the changes required by House Bill 410, which is encompassed in detail in the Student/Parent Handbook. Click here to download the quick facts.

Attention 10th, 11th and 12 grade students! If you wish to take the ASVAB, please sign up in the guidance office. The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. Students can also take this test who want general information about careers that may interest them regardless of their interest in the military. The test will take place in the morning on September 26 at the old high school and it is free!