FCHS serves as the only local high school for the neighboring communities of Orient, Pershing, and Deering.

The curriculum was limited in that no commercial subjects, manual training, or domestic arts could be offered.

[2] In 1981, a new Vocational Building was constructed on the corner of North Lincoln and East St. Louis Streets.

Following this remarkable milestone, the community held a reunion for all the past graduates from the school to come and celebrate its 100 years.

The school's athletic teams (Redbirds) compete in the Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference.

Offering a wide variety of options, these include: Baseball Basketball Bass Fishing Cross Country Football Golf Scholar Bowl Softball Swimming Track Volleyball Wrestling The main rival of the Redbirds is the Benton Rangers located 7 miles north of the FCHS campus.

FCHS strives to offer its students a wide variety of athletic programs as well as many Co-Curricular Activities.