HOT DOG CHATTER May 7, 2026

Frankfort High School Engineering and Automotive Juniors and Seniors competed at the annual Purdue evGrand Prix electric go kart race. Kevin Lopez Lopez, our rookie driver, performed with confidence and grace under a high amount of pressure, supported by a team of 9 other engineering students. We had 5 people timing his laps and giving driving feedback on the toughest corners. Kevin went from a time of 35 seconds to a low 32.22 by the end of the day, getting a 4th place in the B heat. Our pit crew of Mateo Valdez Vasques, Daniel Martinez Mendoza, and Korbin Webster made several timely decisions that greatly helped Kevin achieve quicker lap times, making him competitive as a rookie driver. One improvement was changing the width between the front tires to make turning require less force. The team also tested multiple tire pressures to increase the kart's grip on the track. Our track worker, Zander Ford, kept drivers safe and networked with other teams, using his friendly charm and dashing personality. Wonderful job to the student racing team setting the pace for future engineering/automotive classes. They were the first students to pilot our racing unit and did it with class.

Attention FRESHMEN...

If you are interested in a fun, hands-on leadership experience for next school year, please apply to Learning to Lead by May 8th. That is next Friday! Your student services office has applications and a QR Code to apply online. The application has TWO parts due next week. The online portion AND a signature page that must be turned into the guidance office so the school can sign it, tool

Some of our activities include: low ropes course at Purdue University, poverty simulation, Healthy Communities, community service at the TPA park, courthouse and county annex tours, mock trial, trip to the Indiana State House to meet with legislators, leadership training, and First Responders.

Any questions contact Cheryl McIlrath or Nancy Elsea

cheryl.mcilrath@gmail.com 765-652-0297

Last Call: Italy and Greece Trip Meeting is a few short days!

Dear families,

A quick, friendly reminder! Our informational meeting about Italy and Greece is coming up, and I don’t want your family to miss out. This trip could be a turning point in your child’s life—building confidence, curiosity, and global awareness. RSVP for a chance to win a $1000 travel scholarship!

Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/7766sw2

Reminder:
- $200 discount available for early enrollees.
- Enrollment opens at the meeting—first-come, first-served.
- Learn more about our travel partner, EF Educational Tours, at www.eftours.com.

I can’t wait to share how this journey can shape your child’s future. See you there!

Best,
Marie Shaffer

Purchase your yearbook now! They will arrive next month. Purchase in the bookstore or online at jostensyearbooks.com.

Free Math Tutoring Is Back at the Library

FRANKFORT, Ind.—Frankfort Community Public Library’s Homework Help service is back with regular math tutoring sessions. The program is free and geared toward students in grades 6–12. Sessions are held on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Teen Department beginning Sept. 8.

Students seeking assistance may simply stop by the Library on Monday evenings, bringing homework or math work with them if possible.

Local educator Jennifer Fitch, who formally taught math courses at Clinton Prairie and is now at Purdue University, leads the sessions. She is excited to be back and hopes to continue helping as many student as possible.

The Library is always looking for experts to add to our list of tutors. If you would like to contribute to the program, volunteer applications are available at myfcpl.org. For more information, contact Rachel Milburn at rmilburn@myfcpl.org or (765) 654-8746, ext. 1117.

The Hot Dog Helper request form is live and on your laptops. If you are in need of something, whether it's clothes, shoes, school supplies, or hygiene products, fill out the form and we will do our best to fill your request.

If you have any questions about how the Hot Dog helper works or are wanting to donate, please reach out to Mrs. Moudy via email or stop in room 207 and ask.

If you are in need of hygiene products or clothes & shoes this winter season, please fill out the google form for the Hot Dog Helper that is located on your laptop home screen or you can scan the QR codes that are located around the school.

The Hot Dog Helper is here to help.

If you have any questions or would like to donate (service hours can be given for donations)-See Mrs. Moudy.

FRANKFORT DECA OFFICERS

DECA President:

Lily Rockhold

Vice President:

Karla Chuca

DECA Cookies are baked Monday through Thursday during Period 2. Stop by the DECA Cookies cart before school or during the passing period to get your cookie fix.

One bag (2-cookies) is $2.00
Stop by to place a pre-order

General Manager: Lily Rockhold

Financial Manager: Alex Lopez

Marketing Manager: Cameron Zheng

Operations: Ariana Lopez

Fatima Gonzalez-Jimenez

Andy Sanchez

Caden Escareno

Jayden McBee

Jack Michael

Landen Stewart

Karla Chuca

Monday: Chocolate Chip and M&M

Tuesday: Chocolate Chip, M&M, Snickerdoodle, and Double Fudge

**Pre-Orders delivered to Homeroom

Wednesday: Chocolate Chip and M&M

Thursday: Chocolate Chip, M&M, and Snickerdoodle

**Pre-Orders delivered to Homeroom

Friday: Limited supply from Thursday

STAR COOKIE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

The "Star Cookie" is a student-employee who has demonstrated the following traits:

Arrives to class ready to learn
Shows up prepared to complete business responsibilities
Has a positive mindset
Willing to help peers, as needed
Kind/respectful to others around them
Shows initiative

January - Fatima Gonzalez-Jimenez

February - Jack Michael

March - Karla Chuca

Follow Frankfort DECA on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

Follow FHSDECACookies on Instagram for breaking cookie news!

DECA Backpack Buddies

This is DECA’s 15th year planning and implementing the DECA Backpack Buddies community service project. Frankfort DECA has committed to feeding 130 Frankfort elementary and middle school students. In order to feed 130 students for 35 weeks, Frankfort DECA is needing to raise $14,560 to purchase non-perishable, easy-to-make snacks for weekend Buddy Bags.

Since August 2011, DECA Backpack Buddies has raised $190,116.79 through financial and product donations. As of April 22, 2026, 59,864 weekend Buddy Bags have been distributed to 1,907 unique Frankfort students. The success of the community service project is the result of all of the individuals, churches, grants, and businesses who donate resources each year.

DECA members’ weekend menus were randomly selected to be used this year. Shout out to the following members for hand selecting each item for the week’s Buddy Bag:

Weeks 1-10: DECA

Week 11: Max Whitlock

Week 12: Kaitlan Ramirez

Week 13: Hayden Shipley

Week 14: Uriel Cobbs

Week 15: Karla Chuca

Week 16: Landen Stewart

Week 17: Alex Lopez

Week 18: Ariana Lopez

Week 19: Natalie Hernandez

Week 20: Taran Emery

Week 21: Caleb Cuffin

Week 22: Fatima Gonzalez

Week 23: Jayden McBee

Week 24: Allisson Cruz

Week 25: Cameron Zheng

Week 26: Lily Rockhold

Week 27: Maria Mandujano

Week 28: Jesus Mejia-Mora

Week 29: Yareny Martinez Cisneros

Week 30: DECA

Week 31: DECA

Week 32:

We would like to extend a special thank you to our 2025-2026 DECA Backpack Buddies’ Donors:

Harold and Susan Davis
First Evangelical Presbyterian Church
The Dawg House (Frankfort Middle School)
Lori Graham
Carla Clemens
Ann Buser
Dale Snoddy
Chris and Jane Carter
Tom and Janell Crawford
Deborah Boe
Encompass Credit Union
Lawn Tamer
American Legion Post #12
Esserman’s Best-One Tire
AAA Plumbing of Frankfort
Lisa Stafford OD PC
Eric and Amy Lousararian
Frankfort Rotary Club
VFW Auxiliary Post 1110
Mark and Susan Blank
Frankfort High School FEA Members
Anonymous
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Dan and Charlene Kobida
Jenny Stillwell
FHS Spanish Club
St. Matthew United Methodist Church
La Mixteca Mexican Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Anonymous
Ellis Jewelers

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Attention all 18 year old males:

Law requires all 18 year old males residing in the United States

to be registered for the Selective Service.

Register now at: WWW.SSS.GOV

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