Frankfort 157-C eNews

Dear Frankfort 157-C Families,

As Superintendent, I am continually reminded that strong school districts are built through strong community partnerships. We are incredibly fortunate to work alongside dedicated local leaders who invest their time, expertise, and care into the growth and development of our students.

We are especially grateful for our partnership with the Village of Frankfort. On Monday, March 2nd, some HCMS students will participate in Student Government Day, where village leaders generously open their doors to teach our students about their roles, responsibilities, and the work involved in leading a community. Students have the opportunity to ask thoughtful questions about leadership and civic responsibility, and the day culminates with our student government members conducting a mock Village meeting of their own. Experiences like this bring classroom learning to life and inspire future leaders.

We also deeply appreciate our continued relationship with the Frankfort Police Department. Through this strong partnership, we have been able to continue our School Resource Officer program in our schools and implement various safety enhancements across the district. Our SRO builds positive relationships with students, teaches important lessons, maintains a strong and visible presence in our buildings, and serves as a valuable resource to both students and staff. Their collaboration and support are vital to maintaining safe and supportive learning environments.

In addition, the Frankfort Fire Protection District continues to provide meaningful educational experiences for our students. Just this past week, members of the Fire Protection District visited Grand Prairie Elementary to teach important home safety tips to our youngest learners. These proactive lessons help reinforce safety awareness in ways that are age-appropriate, engaging, and impactful.

We are proud to be part of a community where our local leaders are actively involved in supporting the growth, safety, and development of our children. Frankfort 157-C is stronger because of these partnerships, and we are sincerely appreciative of all that our community does to support our students and schools.

Sincerely,

Doug Wernet, Ed.D.

Frankfort School District 157-C Superintendent

Each eNews edition features a summary from the most recent Board of Education meeting.
Click the link below for the recap from the February 17, 2026 meeting. As a reminder, the recap is different than the meeting's official minutes. Official minutes are approved, then released to the public, at the next Board meeting. Official minutes can be found on the Board of Education page on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hindel at lhindel@fsd157c.org.

• March 3 (Tues)
• Family School Partnership General Meeting - 9:30-10:30 AM, District Office Boardroom
• March 10 (Tue)
• Last day to order April hot lunches on MySchoolBucks
• March 12 (Thurs)
• Education Foundation General Meeting - 9:30am-10:30am, District Office Boardroom
• March 12 (Thurs)
• Wheelchair Basketball Fundraiser Game with Lincoln Way Special Recreation Association - 6:30pm, Hickory Creek Middle School

• March 17 (Tues)

• E-Learning Day - Hickory Creek Only

• March 19 (Thurs)

• Board of Education Regular Meeting – 7:00–9:00 PM, District Office
• March 27 (Fri)
• Early Release - One Hour
• March 30 - April 3
• Spring Break - No School
• April 6 (Mon)
• Holiday - No School

Below, you will find the monthly newsletter for our three schools at 157-C. Please take a moment to read each newsletter as they have important updates from each school's principal, staff, and teacher teams.

Grand Prairie Elementary

Chelsea Intermediate

Hickory Creek Middle School

The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is used by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and our district to gather valuable feedback that helps us strengthen our schools.

Important Information:

• You may complete the survey once for each school your students attend.
• ISBE requires 20% parent participation in order to provide feedback. Our district has not yet reached that threshold.
• The survey is completely anonymous.
• It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
• The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, March 13, 2026.
• The Illinois 5Essentials Survey can be accessed with any device by following this link.

The approved student calendar and important dates calendars are linked for your convenience below!

2026-2027 Student Calendar (click link)

2026-2027 Year at a Glance Calendar (click link)

2025-2026 Student Calendar (click link)

2025-2026 Year at a Glance Calendar (click link)

The Frankfort School District 157-C Education Foundation is selling tickets to its Casino Night fundraising event on March 6. The Education Foundation is a nonprofit that supports district students by fulfilling teacher written grants. Ticket sales and sponsorship information can be found at their website www.ef157c.com.

Frankfort School District 157-C utilizes a more environmentally friendly and efficient method for sharing information. Flyers, posters, and media from district schools, non-profit organizations, intergovernmental agencies, and approved business partners are available on our "Virtual Backpack" webpage. This approach replaces the traditional practice of sending materials home via students' backpack mail, ensuring easier access and reduced paper waste.

Click the link below!