Frankfort 157-C eNews

Dear Frankfort School District 157-C Community,

Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community for a strong and productive first half of the school year. As we opened the year, we spoke about how the small moments that occur each day in our classrooms have a meaningful and lasting impact. That belief continues to guide our work as we focus on both academic growth and the personal development of every student. We are well on our way through another successful year of ensuring Frankfort School District 157-C is a place where that impact is evident in student learning, growth, and achievement. I am deeply grateful for the dedication of our teachers and staff, whose professionalism, care, and commitment truly make a difference for our students.

As part of our ongoing commitment to clear communication and accountability, the district introduced its first Annual Plan in 2025. The Annual Plan outlines the actions for the current school year that move our district forward in alignment with our Strategic Plan, drawing from five key framework areas. This work provides a clear connection between our long-term goals and the day-to-day efforts taking place across our schools.

At the December Board of Education meeting, our administrative team presented a mid-year update on the progress of this work. Sharing this information reflects our focus on self-accountability and continuous improvement, and the presentation is attached for your review. Following the release of the Annual Plan and my fall Superintendent’s Community Report meetings, I appreciated the strong interest and support shown by our community. My door remains open, and I welcome anyone who would like to learn more about our work to reach out. I look forward to continuing these conversations and sharing additional updates during next semester’s Superintendent Community Update meetings.

Thank you again for a wonderful first half of the year. I wish everyone a restful and enjoyable winter break. The first day back for students is Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Sincerely,

Doug Wernet, Ed.D.

Frankfort School District 157-C Superintendent

This year, the FSD 157-C administration created the first Annual Plan, which is the work completed in relation to the Strategic Plan goals.

An update regarding progress on the Annual Plan was presented to the Board of Education at their regular meeting on December 16.

View the Annual Plan by clicking on the image to the right and view the presentation by clicking below.

Each eNews edition will feature a summary from the most recent Board of Education meeting.
Click the link below for the recap from the December 16, 2025 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.

• Dec 19
• Early Release - One Hour
• Dec 22 - Jan 2
• Winter Break – No School
• Jan 5 (Mon)
• Teacher Institute - No School
• Jan 6 (Tues)
• Classes Resume
• Jan 8 (Thurs)
• Education Foundation General Meeting - 9:30am-10:30am, District Office Boardroom

• Jan 13 (Tues)

• Family School Partnership General Meeting - 9:30-10:30 AM, District Office Boardroom
• Jan 19 (Mon)
• Holiday - No School

• Jan 20 (Tues)

• Board of Education Regular Meeting – 7:00–9:00 PM, District Office

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

2025-2026 Student Calendar (click link)

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

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!