Dear Panther Families and Community,

Welcome to Frankfort Independent, where Panther Pride presents a whole different meaning than anywhere else. Myself and my family are so very grateful and proud to be a part of a community that is so deeply committed to tradition and high expectations for ALL students.

The Frankfort Independent Schools are a unique community in which there is a strong commitment to focusing on equipping students with social/emotional supports, academic/behavioral supports, and access to opportunities. Through these commitments, we provide learning experiences that inspire students, families, and staff to aim high and grow into the best version of themselves. 

Some of the ways that the FIS are committed to the process of continuous improvement are:

• Research-based high-quality instructional resources in reading/writing and math, at every grade level.

• Dual credit course options for all students at Frankfort High School, with an option to complete an associates degree from Kentucky State University.

• Chinese language classes for kindergarten through 12th grade.

• An intentional focus on developing academic skills from birth to age 5.

• Continued partnership with the Trailblazer Academy in the Mercer County Schools to broaden our career and technical education opportunities.

• Continued partnership with Cumberland Family Medical to ensure Healthy Kids Clinics in both of our schools that are fully staffed with school nurses, a nurse practitioner, and mental health professionals.

• Utilizing the Gradient Learning platform in grades 4-12 to ensure personalized learning pathways for students.

• Wraparound childcare services for students who attend preschool at the Frankfort Early Learning Academy.

• Mental health supports via on-site school counselors, district mental health counselors, and a district social worker.

• A farm to school focus that provides fresh foods for our school cafeterias.

• A focus on innovative learning experiences - Profile of a Graduate work, exit presentations at 5th, 8th, and 12th grades, Laboratories of Learning partnership with KDE, Deeper Learning Grant through the Central Ky Education Cooperative, among others.

• So many other ways to access opportunities, that are far too many to list.

The team of educators in the Frankfort Independent Schools are dedicated to providing our students with the support they need and access to opportunities, each and every day. Thank you for allowing us to educate, care for, and love your students. We are so honored to get to do so! Go PANTHERS!

Best,

Sheri D. Satterly, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Frankfort Independent Schools