Blue & White Byte Q1 2025

CSF 1st Quarter News 2025-26

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Every quarter, we will give you an inside look at some of the awesome

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Celebrating Community, Legacy, and Excellence: Community Schools of Frankfort & the Hot Dog Hall of Fame

Community pride was on full display July 24-26 as Frankfort came together to honor four remarkable individuals during the 8th annual Frankfort Hot Dog Hall of Fame celebration. Events in this year’s lineup included storytelling, golf, and a formal ceremony recognizing Frankfort High School alumni an

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CSF Meals To Go Are Keeping Kids Fed All Summer Long

For many families, summer break can bring uncertainty, especially when it comes to consistent access to meals. That’s where the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the SUN Meals To-Go initiative step in. Through a partnership between Community Schools of Frankfort and community support (incl

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Moving the Needle in Early Literacy Efforts: Early Literacy Achievement Across CSF Schools

CSF is making steady progress in early literacy by putting strong systems in place and maintaining a clear focus on reading foundations. For the past four years, CSF has built a framework in grades K-2 that emphasizes phonics and phonological awareness. These skills create a solid base for students

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Frankfort High School Band Celebrates Milestone at Indiana State Fair

The Frankfort High School Hot Dog Band has a long history at Indiana State Fair Band Day, first competing from 1986 to 1992 and again from 1995 to 1997. The program returned to the competition in 2012 and has competed every year since. Over that time, the band has worked steadily to reach the Sweet

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Frankfort Middle School to Dedicate Court in Honor of Jim Dinsmore Tonight

Frankfort Middle School will host a special dedication ceremony on Monday, September 8, at 6 p.m. in the school’s main gymnasium. The event will mark the official dedication of the newly renovated court to longtime athletic director Mr. Jim Dinsmore. Mr. Dinsmore served as athletic director at FM

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Frankfort Middle School Girls Volleyball finishes 2nd at MAC Tournament

The Frankfort Middle School 8th grade girls volleyball team had an impressive run at the MAC Conference tournament last weekend, finishing in second place.

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Frankfort seniors debut painted parking spots

The Class of 2026 is starting their final year at Frankfort High School with a splash of creativity and school pride. This week, seniors transformed the main parking lot by

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Veteran leadership sets the tone for Frankfort volleyball

After a successful season last year that catapulted into a strong summer of growth for Frankfort volleyball, the sky is now the limit for the potential of what their current

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Frankfort Fire Department holds first annual 9/11 memorial walk

The Frankfort Fire Department held its first annual 9/11 Memorial Walk Tuesday, with members of the Frankfort High School Student Council joining the event to honor the lives lost in

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FHS DECA students start year strong

Frankfort High School DECA students kicked off the school year with a busy start, showcasing fashion merchandising projects and promoting the school’s Marketing and Sales pathway during the FHS Open

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Frankfort Middle Students raise funds for Humane Society

Students at Frankfort Middle School’s House of Altruismo completed their first community service project this week, raising funds for The Humane Society of Clinton County.

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CSF welcomes Daniel Coogan as assistant director of exceptional needs

The Community Schools of Frankfort (CSF) announced the addition of Daniel Coogan as the district’s new assistant director of exceptional needs.

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Check out the latest Superintendent Town Hall videos, featuring familiar CSF faces,

Roaming with Rhoda at FHS, and Farley's Frankfort Fun Facts!

CSF Town Hall: Jeff Irwin's Vision for Hot Dog Athletics | August 2025

CSF Town Hall: Moving the Needle with Early Literacy | September 2025

Season 4 of the FHS Tradition of Excellence series is underway! Check out the latest episode!

Tradition of Excellence with Scott Blessing S4 E1

CSF Director of Student Achievement Lesley Miller brings us the Hot Dog Blog each month to spotlight things that make our district great. This year's theme focuses on how Community Comes First at the Community Schools of Frankfort - in more ways than just in our name!

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Building Snapshots from Quarter 1 Building Snapshots from Quarter 1

Suncrest Elementary School Suncrest Elementary School

Garden Club had a huge harvest from what they've planted!

Families played Book Bingo at the first Title 1 Night of the year.

These Eagles are ready to ride in the Homecoming parade!

Blue Ridge Primary School Blue Ridge Primary School

The Frankfort Fire Department stopped by for Fire Prevention Week.

Partner Reading fun with sight word sentences in Ms. Carter's class!

Kindergarteners had a blast on their field trip to Hillside Acres!

Green Meadows Intermediate School Green Meadows Intermediate School

Student artists working with clay hands-on in Art!

Having a blast with Mr. Catron during P.E. time!

Another great turnout & lots of fun at the Blue & Green annual carnival.

Frankfort Middle School Frankfort Middle School

7th graders designed cars using knowledge of Newton’s laws.

The House of Altruismo raised funds to benefit The Humane Society!

Student House leaders attended the first House Leadership Academy!

Frankfort High School Frankfort High School

Pep Band bringing the energy in Case Arena for a volleyball match!

Members of Student Council at the first 9/11 Memorial Walk.

Seniors kicked off the year by decorating their parking spaces!

Hot Dog Highlights Hot Dog Highlights

Hot Dogs Athletics Milestones Hot Dogs Athletics Milestones

Our Volleyball team was once again the Twin Lakes Invite Champions! Our Volleyball team was once again the Twin Lakes Invite Champions!

Both FHS cross country teams won 2nd at county & Kimberly Moreno took the title! Both FHS cross country teams won 2nd at county & Kimberly Moreno took the title!

Tennis doubles partners Kelby Santos and Charlie Beardsley made it to Regionals. Tennis doubles partners Kelby Santos and Charlie Beardsley made it to Regionals.

Our first Frankfort Volleyball Invite Champs in 15 years. Our first Frankfort Volleyball Invite Champs in 15 years.

FMS finished 2nd at the MAC Conference volleyball tournament. FMS finished 2nd at the MAC Conference volleyball tournament.

Green Meadows, Suncrest, & Rossville had a great elementary cross country meet! Green Meadows, Suncrest, & Rossville had a great elementary cross country meet!

FHS Boys Varsity Soccer beat West Lafayette for the first time since 2014-15! FHS Boys Varsity Soccer beat West Lafayette for the first time since 2014-15!

FMS football has had a great season, with wins over C'ville, North Putnam, & CC! FMS football has had a great season, with wins over C'ville, North Putnam, & CC!

FMS at the Middle School State meet - girls placed 10th & boys 13th overall! FMS at the Middle School State meet - girls placed 10th & boys 13th overall!

Congrats to Volleyball Coach Kia Rushton on 200 wins in her FHS career! Congrats to Volleyball Coach Kia Rushton on 200 wins in her FHS career!

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