The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.
Maker Night
National Art Honor Society is hosting a craft night on February 20, 6-7:30. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. The event will be in person, in the High School Cafeteria, 6-7:30. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Entry fee will be a nonperishable food item that hasn't expired, such as mac and cheese, other pasta or rice meal kits, canned foods, cereal, shelf-stable milk, or water. These will be donated to our in-school food pantry.
Activities include:
• Origami
• Button Making (Make one to take and make one to donate to the Art Vending Machine)
• Felted cat
• Painting rocks
• Painting Mandalas
You do them all or pick and choose!
In addition, our National Art Honor Society is selling a selection of its hand-crafted items.
• National Art Honor Society Coloring Books $5/ea.
• Hand crocheted necklaces - $15/ea.
• Hand crocheted bracelets - $10/ea.
(Or get one of each for just $20!)
Register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-eeiTC1xDS5i1Y9q7SIxBR-SjHlSuwEcsoK-ENfi7xqw9Eg/viewform?usp=header
The Student Support Team offers assistance through our clothing closets, 'Peg's Place, and The Edge, which provide a variety of gently used clothing items at no cost. We are also happy to assist and connect you and your family with other helpful services and resources.
If you have gently used winter clothing or accessories you'd like to donate, please connect with us - we greatly appreciate your support.
Student Support & Social Workers
High School
Kat Beyer | 716-679-1581 ext. 2759 | kbeyer@fcsd.wnyric.org
Middle & Elementary Schools
Ella Wiggers | 716-679-1581 ext. 2774 | ewiggers@fcsd.wnyric.org
Wheelock
Cassie Farrell | 716-679-1581 ext. 2440 | cfarrell@fcsd.wnyric.org
Community Clothing & Support Resources
Catholic Charities
326 Central Ave. Dunkirk
716-366-3533
42 Dunham Ave. Jamestown
716-484-9188
Chautauqua County Rural Ministries
319 Washington Ave. Dunkirk
716-366-1787
Chautauqua Opportunities
17 W Courtney St. Dunkirk
716-366-3333
402 Chandler St. Jamestown
716-661-9430
Salvation Army
704 Central Ave. Dunkirk
716-366-3797
8S S. Main St. Jamestown
716-664 4108
We're here to support you -please reach out if you or your family need assistance this winter.
The most recent issue of the Spectator is now online!
https://online.fliphtml5.com/qorwz/ISSUE-3-SPECTATOR-JAN-2026-for-print/
A friendly message and reminder from Fredonia CSD:
Cold temperatures and wind chills are forecasted for tomorrow, Friday, January 30. We politely ask that all parents and guardians do their best to ensure that students are bundled up and prepared for the winter weather.
Please ensure your child has:
A heavy winter coat
Gloves or mittens to protect their hands
A warm hat and scarf to protect their head, ears, and face
Insulated footwear to protect their feet
Layers of clothing to best hold in body heat
Please also be aware of the possibility of a delayed start tomorrow, if needed.
Stay warm and safe! Thank you for your efforts at home!
A friendly message and reminder from Fredonia CSD:
With colder temperatures and wind chills forecasted for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, we politely ask that all parents and guardians do their best to ensure that students are bundled up and prepared for the winter weather.
Please ensure your child has:
A heavy winter coat
Gloves or mittens to protect their hands
A warm hat and scarf to protect their head, ears, and face
Insulated footwear to protect their feet
Layers of clothing to best hold in body heat
Please also be aware of the possibility of a delayed start tomorrow, if needed.
Stay warm and safe! Thank you for your efforts at home!
FCSD will be closed tomorrow, January 26, due to the current level of accumulated snowfall, coupled with the forecast for significant additional accumulation tonight and tomorrow. Stay safe and warm.
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.
There is no school today, Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day honors Dr. King's legacy and contributions to equality, justice, and civil rights. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20th. Enjoy the holiday!
Thanks to all those who will be attending our basketball games either today (away) or Tuesday (home) against Southwestern. We appreciate your support of our teams, but please keep the following in mind:
Cheer for our team, not against our opponent
Keep the language clean with no swearing
Be respectful of the officials
Be respectful of their fans, parents, and district employees
Represent our school positively
Do not engage in negative social media dialogue with opposing teams and fans
Best of luck to all players and coaches. Go Billies!
Stay classy, Fredonia!
There will be a Board of Education Workshop on Tuesday, 1/13/26, at 5 PM in the High School Library. The public is welcome to attend, but there will not be an opportunity for public comment.
Topics to be discussed:
BOE Meeting Observation Feedback
Student BOE Representative Feedback Review
School Board Operating Protocols
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.
Thanks to all those who will be attending our basketball games either today (away) or Tuesday (home) against Dunkirk. We appreciate your support of our teams, but please keep the following in mind:
Cheer for our team, not against our opponent
Keep the language clean with no swearing
Be respectful of the officials
Be respectful of their fans, parents, and district employees
Represent our school positively
Do not engage in negative social media dialogue with opposing teams and fans
Best of luck to all players and coaches. Go Billies!
Stay classy, Fredonia!
Baskets will be in front of the auditorium, and winners will be picked at halftime of the varsity game. The winner does not need to be present to win. $5 for 10 tickets
Do you know an exceptional Fredonia Central School District graduate who has made a lasting impact through their career, service, or achievements? Help us honor the legacy and accomplishments of FCSD alumni 10 years post-graduation or more. We invite you to submit a nomination for our Alumni Wall of Fame!
Nomination forms: Available on the District website at bit.ly/FCSDAlumni
Deadline: January 16, 2026
We're excited to celebrate our most recent inductees and invite you to see all 32 Alumni Wall of Fame honorees the next time you're at an event in the High School.
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.
This Thanksgiving season, we are grateful for our students, staff, families, Board of Education, and community members. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. We are grateful for your support and dedication to our mission of helping everyone become their greatest selves.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Congratulations to our varsity soccer athletes on being named to the CCAA D1 Team List and to RJ Koopman (17 goals and 10 assists) and CeCe Tonelli (34 goals!!! and 9 assists), who were All WNY selections for small schools for the 2025 Fall Season!
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division I Soccer Selections
Girls
First Team: CeCe Tonelli-Sophomore, Madelyn Polhamus-Junior
Second Team: Mariella Russo-Senior
Honorable Mention: Naomi Muck-Junior
Sportsmanship Award: Juliana Snyder-Junior
Boys
First Team: Ryan Koopman-Senior
Second Team: Brayden Korzeniewski-Sophomore, Neshwan Arif-Senior
Honorable Mention: Seth Davidson and Luka Paoletta-Juniors, Sam Pietro-Senior
