Attention Fredonia School Community:
We hope you are enjoying your summer.
At our BOE meeting earlier in the week, we reviewed some potential updates to our Code of Conduct. As part of our process, we are creating an opportunity for feedback from our school community. Please feel free to share information with an email or call directly to our Superintendent, Brad Zilliox, at bzilliox@fcsd.wnyric.org or call 679-1581 ext. 2701. We are open to any thoughts or perspectives you are willing to share.
You will note that most of the adjustments fall under either our dress code or electronics portions of our code. In terms of dress code, we have attempted to adjust the language to be more universal and not target one set of individuals over others. Some school districts have been accused of their codes being either sexist or discriminatory and these changes are meant to be counter to such claims. Additionally, our electronic device guidelines have become individualized to the particular school buildings based on the age of the students. The principals are responsible for informing faculty, students, and families of the guidelines for their particular building. If an electronic device is permitted, the students may not use it in such a way to violate the privacy of others. Students may not use their device to audio record, take photos, or take videos unless they are part of a school sanctioned classroom assignment.
A draft of potential changes to our Code of Conduct is linked on our website here: https://www.fredonia.wnyric.org/page/code-of-conduct
Again, thanks for any feedback you would like to share. We ask that any information be submitted before July 28.
It's time for another Weekly Update, summer edition!
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Come join our team! More info on how to apply can be found on our website: https://www.fredonia.wnyric.org/page/human-resources-home
Looking for something to do this Saturday? Our friends at Barker Library are having a great event! Come join the fun and get a free book!
Happy 4th of July to our #fredoniafamily!
The Fredonia Board of Education will hold their annual reorganizational meeting and regular meeting Wednesday, July 5, at 6:00 PM in the HS library. Please visit our website for the agenda.
As we wrap up another school year, we say congratulations, thank you, and farewell to an amazing group of teachers and staff who are retiring from FCSD. These individuals represent a combined 280 years of service to the district. WOW! A sincere thank you to each and every one of these members of our #fredoniafamily on their dedication and impact over the years.
Last evening, our Board of Education granted tenure to Mary Ihrig, Derek Kuch, Lindsey Moon, and Scott Herdzik. Congratulations to this exceptional group of educators! We believe tenure is earned, not given, and these individuals have certainly worked hard to make an impression on our school community in the short time they have been with us. Please join us in congratulating Mary, Derek, Lindsey, and Scott!
Fredonia CSD is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/19/1182921169/juneteenth-longtime-holiday
Happy Father's Day to all of our #fredoniafamily dads or those who are father figures to someone. Have a fantastic day!
The Fredonia Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, June 20, at 6:00 PM in the HS library. Please visit our website for the agenda.
Check out the last, awesome issue of the Spectator before we say congrats & farewell to our Class of 2023. We are so proud of our student journalists. Kudos to all involved!
To view the full album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=FredoniaCentral&set=a.1006963927372071
There is so much to celebrate at the end of our busy school year, so this update is jam-packed! We have sports, music, and PRIDE celebrations, as well as academic achievements and fun field trips. Take some time to read about all the good happening in our #fredoniafamily!
https://www.smore.com/7f1cu-weekly-update
🌈 June is #PrideMonth! PRIDE means belonging, and everyone belongs at FCSD.
Members of our GSA Club (Gay Straight Alliance) planted perennials and annuals under the HS sign by the main entrance to welcome spring and make it feel special and cared for. They hope to make this an annual tradition.
The students from left to right are Cloe Zamora, Eli Brielo, Makalya Jimerson, Raylee Flanders.
Fredonia Elementary is proud to announce two winners of the annual “What the Flag Means to me” essay writing contest. The contest is conducted by the Chautauqua County American Legion and invites all fourth grade students in the county to participate.
Sadie Correale was awarded 1st place and Benton Kachelmeyer won 5th place for their respective essays. They were recognized in a ceremony held on Saturday, June 3rd at the Lakewood American Legion. Great work, Sadie & Benton!
The Fredonia Board of Education will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, June 6, at 6:00 PM in the HS library. Please visit our website for the agenda: https://www.fredonia.wnyric.org/documents/district/board-of-education/2022-2023-board-agendas/6-6-23-regular-meeting/456025
Our Quest Backpacking expedition concluded with a 4-day hike. Thanks to Ryan Davis for capturing great video of the trip, and thanks to the many volunteers who make this experience possible each year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=N4lb1zzdJsA&feature=youtu.be
Happy Memorial Day to our #fredoniafamily!
Just a friendly reminder that it's a long weekend! FCSD will be closed 5/26 - 5/30. Enjoy the nice weather, and we'll see you again on Wednesday 5/31!
Ms. Sarah Korzeniewski 8th grade Spanish students participated in an Earth Day poster contest! Winners from left to right are Nella Darrell-Sterbak, Juliana Snyder, Rosie Manzella, Charis LaBarr, and Rosemary Gugino (not pictured: Lauren Pergrim).
