FSHS TIGER NEWSLETTER

Fans are encouraged to bring brand new teddy bears, stuffed animals and/or plush toys to the games tonight or to the FSHS office by three o'clock this afternoon. Preferred maximum height is 24 inches. Donations will be thrown onto the court then collected and distributed to Bourbon County children this Christmas. Please join the Tigers in helping spread some holiday cheer!

Traditionally, the policy at Fort Scott High School has been that tardies may not be excused by parents. Starting in January, 2026, FSHS will allow one tardy - to first hour only - to be excused, if the tardy is due to circumstances outside the student's control (e.g., car trouble).

Please note: on mornings when trains are blocking intersections in town, we already give a lot of grace to students who show up late as a result of congested traffic.

Why do we not allow tardies to be excused?

There are two reasons. First of all, students already get three consequence-free tardies per semester. They do not receive consequences until their fourth tardy. The purpose of these three are to account for instances that students are late due to extraneous factors.

Secondly, if we allowed tardies to be excused, the requirement for students to get to class on time would be severely damaged, if not meaningless altogether.

Our main goal with our tardy and absence policies are to have students in class, on time, as much as possible. Many studies have shown that good punctuality and attendance have a positive impact on student learning.

Thank you for your support and your help with this!

Josh Regan

Assistant Principal

Head Baseball Coach

Fort Scott High School

josh.regan@usd234.org

(620) 223-0600 (school)

"Every day I thank God for making me a TIGER."

Tuesday, January 6th: students return from Winter Break

Monday, January 19th: MLK Day, no school

Friday, February 6th: no school for students

Monday, February 16th: Presidents' Day, no school

Monday, March 9th & Tuesday, March 10th: FSHS Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday, March 13th: NO SCHOOL

Spring Break: Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 20th

Easter Break: Friday, April 3rd - Monday, April 6th

Saturday, April 18th: FSHS Prom

Tuesday, May 5th: Senior Awards

Saturday, May 9th: FSHS Graduation

Thursday, May 14th: last day of the 2025-26 school year

Community Empowerment (formerly Tiger Pride) sponsored a Christmas tree contest. Every FSHS club, sport or organization was invited to decorate a Christmas tree to promote their group. Math Club members decorated a tree in homage to club sponsor Morgan Felt. The club won the first prize of a $25 donation to use for club expenses or to donate to their favorite charity.

Pictured above:

Front Row, from left: Morgan Felt the Tree; Naomi McKay

Second Row, from left: Zaida Summers, Morgan Felt the Math Club Sponsor; Kate Williams;

Claire McElroy

Third Row, from left: theo Bowman; Sypher Cannon; Landon McDaniel; Julia Ertzsaenger;

Stewart Davenport

Back Row, from left: Elsa Bishop; Raj Gugnani; Rylan Miller; Justin Isenhart

FSHS had seven individuals receive honors:

1st Team - Aiden Ogran (Wide Receiver and Defensive Line); Kaden Cannon (Defensive Back);

Ben Phillips (Offensive Line); Creed Clayton (Running Back)

2nd Team - Ryder Newton (Linebacker); Paxton Allen (Running Back);

Shai Kennedy (Defensive Back)

Congratulations to all!

Animal Science teacher Deb Russell shows

students Eisley Doherty, left, and Emilea Barrett, center,

the organs of a true ruminant.

To ensure that an informed decision is made about the school day when inclement weather is predicted, the district will set in motion a plan to test the safety of roads within the district boundaries. Pending input from certain district personnel concerning the condition of the roads, the Superintendent will evaluate the conditions and formulate a plan of action. If a decision to dismiss school is made, it will be announced by 6:00 a.m. via the media listed and automated phone calls to parents. Only school cancellations will be communicated. If school is in session, there will be no media announcement.

KMDO-KOMB 1600 AM/103.9 FM radio, Fort Scott, will be our initial outlet to release information. Other stations to be contacted include, KOAM TV Channel 7, Pittsburg/Joplin, KKOW FM 96.9 in Pittsburg, KNEM AM 1240 in Nevada, KSN TV Channel 10 in Joplin, and KODE TV Channel 12 in Joplin. The district website and Facebook may also be accessed for updated school closing information at www.usd234.org.

Local radio stations will be the most efficient way to receive information.

Buses may run late on some days. This information will be given at the same time and in the same fashion as school closings.

If a storm hits during the day, buses may take students home early. The radio stations will broadcast the information as soon as possible. Parents will be contacted through the automated phone system.

The building principals will have a system in place to notify all building employees of early dismissal of school.