Fort Frye Local School District

A reminder that Fort Frye Local Schools will now be in session on Monday, February 16, as a make-up school day for school closing day #11. Thank you.

There are no Coplin Mobile Health services today. Thank you.

Fort Frye Local Schools plans to reopen on Monday, February 2. Due to snow and ice conditions in the parking lot area of Twin River Baptist Church, the Fort Frye shuttle bus stop that is normally at that church will temporarily be at the Opportunity School in Devola, which is the old Putnam Elementary Building. That address is 598 Masonic Park Road in Marietta. The district will send out a notification when we are able to switch back to the church for this shuttle bus stop. Thank you.

Just a reminder it's time to register your Kindergarten for next school year! Registration starts February 2!

Fort Frye Local Schools will be closed on Friday, January 30. This is school closing day number 11. There is no remote learning on Friday for students. The district will be doing a make-up day for tomorrow. The make-up date will be Monday, February 16. Thank you.

Students from Fort Frye High School attended AOMC’s Discover Battle Bots workshop on Friday, January 23, joining several other local schools for an immersive, STEM-focused experience at the Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition facility in Marietta. The event brought together students from Belpre, Fort Frye, Caldwell, Warren, and Wolf Creek to learn about the Battle Bots competition and the engineering process behind one-pound combat robots. Students explored how teams design, plan, and prepare for competition, gaining insight into the rules, strategies, and technical requirements involved. Throughout the day, students and teachers participated in hands-on learning sessions covering soldering, advanced 3D modeling and design, 3D printing, controller programming, and manufacturing concepts used in competitive robotics. Led by AOMC interns, technical trainers, and industry partners, the workshop highlighted real-world problem-solving and engineering skills while exposing students to potential career pathways in advanced manufacturing and technology. The experience generated strong excitement and momentum, and Fort Frye will have teams competing in the AOMC Battle Bots competition this May, applying what they learned as they move from concept to creation.

Even with remote learning, some of our teachers are still incorporating hands-on activities. Our 9th grade social studies students are currently learning about World War I and were given several creative options to complete for yesterday’s snow day assignment. If they were brave enough to go out into the cold, they could recreate WWI scenes using the snow. They could also choose to make a war-era recipe inspired by government rationing policies, or if they preferred to stay warm and cozy on the couch, they could create a group chat-style message exchange between WWI characters from different backgrounds. Nice work teachers and kids!

Tomorrow evening’s District Spelling Bee is canceled due to the ongoing winter weather and poor road conditions. The district will use the makeup inclement weather date for the District Spelling Bee. The District Bee will now be held on February 5, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Fort Frye High School auditorium. Thank you.

Fort Frye will be closed tomorrow on Thursday, January 29, 2026. This is school closing day #10. There will be remote learning tomorrow, January 29. Tomorrow will be our last remote learning day then we will switch to make-up days if there are more school closings. Please contact the school principal or superintendent with questions. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this extreme winter weather.

As of Wednesday, January 28, Fort Frye Local Schools has been closed 9 school days due to inclement weather. The district will continue using remote learning through school day closing #10. Starting with school day closing #11, the district will have make-up days. There will not be any remote learning starting with school closing day #11. The current school calendar that is available on our website lists days that will be used for make-up days if necessary. The first possible make-up day is Monday, February 16, if the district reaches school closing day #11 before then. The next make-up days would be during spring break. Please contact the building principal or superintendent with questions. Thank you.

Correction - to the previous communication sent out. Tomorrow is Wednesday, January 28. School will be closed on Wednesday, January 28. It is a remote learning day.

Fort Frye Local Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 27, 2026. This is school closing day number nine. Students will complete remote learning tomorrow. An update will be coming about future school closing days given the excessive amount so far this school year. Thank you.

Fort Frye Local Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. This is school closing day number eight. This will be a remote learning day for students. Thank you!

From hill to hollow, winter begets, A snow day called for Fort Frye Cadets ❄️ School is closed on Monday! Tomorrow, remote learning assignments are on the way. So stay safe and stay warm, until we ride out this winter storm! Fort Frye Local Schools is closed Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be a remote learning day for students.

Sparks are Flying! 🔥🔨Today, our workshop was buzzing with energy as our 1st year WSCO high school welding students stepped into the role of mentors for visiting 8th graders! 🤝✨As these 8th graders begin to navigate their future high school career pathways, they got a front-row seat (and some hands-on time!) to see what a future in welding looks like. There is nothing quite like a peer-to-peer connection to make a career path feel real. Why this matters:
Hands-On Discovery: 8th graders get to explore high-demand skills like MIG and stick welding (we will have them visit again later in the spring for SMAW welding) before they even set foot in high school.
Leadership in Action: Our 1st-year students are already building confidence and communication skills by teaching what they’ve learned. Additionally, they showcased the steps to earning a GMAW Lincoln Electric Credential, which some have already earned and the rest of the class is working toward.
Future-Focused: "Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn". By involving these future students today, we are helping them build a roadmap for tomorrow.
Seeing our Welding students share their passion for metalwork with the next generation is what Career and Technical Education (CTE) is all about. Whether they choose the shop or another path, today was all about opening doors and sparking interest! 🚀⚡
#FFHSWeldLife #CTE #CareerPathways #FutureWelders #HighSchoolWelding #MentorshipMatters #HandsOnLearning #SkillsForLife #Trades#8thGradeExploration

Fort Frye Local Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 22, 2026. This is school closing day #6. There is remote learning for all students.

This last year, Fort Frye and Marietta have lost two students to suicide related incidents. This evening our two school families will be coming together to remember our two students and build awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Join us in promoting wellbeing.

Fort Frye Local Schools are on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

As of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Fort Frye Local Schools has been closed five school days this school year due to inclement weather. Remote learning begins on school closing day #6. An email has been sent through Infinite Campus to all families and students with details about remote learning that will occur the next school closing day. Please contact the school office or your child's teacher with questions. Thank you!

The Washington County Career Center will be open tomorrow on Tuesday, January 20.. Fort Frye Local Schools is providing a bus shuttle per the attached schedule.