Franklin High School

Congratulations to Max McClure! Max was honored before last night's game versus West for becoming the all-time leading scorer in Franklin Men's Basketball, surpassing his older brother Miles. https://wlos.com/sports/content/high-school-round-up-january-14-2025?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0cCVXnk4mLRCX_zNQQPKC37G2B1ZbNrdpDPWJLo2VW5QV5l3LX4Jm_7Cw_aem_R6ue_GXJmyJHStIG6KPaIA

Seniors, Two new scholarships have been added to the Scholarship Page. This information has also been sent to your school email. Most recent additions: 1. American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship 2. NC Community Disaster Relief Scholarship https://fhs.macon.k12.nc.us/o/fhs/documents/scholarships-2024---2025/559083

Thank you Coach K! From coaching during a Pandemic to leading Franklin to its Second Conference Title in Program History. Thank you for the impact you made on the field and in the hearts and minds of many many young men over the past 7 years. We will greatly miss seeing you on the sidelines.

Due to the forecast of heavy snow, ice, and dangerous road conditions in our area and with our region under a winter storm warning, Macon County Schools-Franklin area will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025 for the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and school family.

Good evening Seniors! Session 2 scholarships have been posted in the Counseling Office! Please notice that many of these scholarships have a 2 week deadline, so you will need to pick up applications as soon as possible. WNC Pharaohs Automotive Scholarship - Due: January 23 - $500 - must have completed an FHS automotive course, must plan on attending college/trade school for automotive. Nancy Carole Whittington Memorial Scholarship - Due: January 23 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). This scholarship is to provide students from low-income families with both a high work ethic and a strong desire to attend college. Guy Taylor Memorial Scholarship - Due: January 23 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). William V. Mason Scholarship - Due: January 23 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). FHS Class of '62 Scholarship - Due: January 23 United Community Bank Scholarship - Due: January 23 - $500 Macon County Farm Bureau - Due: January 23 - $250 - 1,000 - 2.5 or better GPA to qualify (requires 3 letters of recommendation). Hickory Knoll Methodist Church Scholarship - Due: January 23 Zonta - Young Women in Business Scholarship - Due: March 4 Zonta - Young Women in Leadership Scholarship - Due: March 4 Zonta - Young Women in STEM Scholarship - Due: March 4

Afternoon Pickup Information: Thank you for your patience as we all adjust to the new traffic pattern. To help alleviate congestion in the afternoons, we kindly ask that everyone turn right when exiting McCollum onto Porter Street. Left turns are significantly slowing down the flow of traffic, causing delays for all drivers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep traffic moving smoothly. Please remember, Panther Drive is still accessible, and there is a turn-around available at the gym. If possible, we also recommend waiting until 3:20 PM to pick up your student. By this time, all buses will be off-campus, and the front loop, Panther Drive, and McCollum will be fully accessible, allowing you to safely and efficiently pick up your student. Thank you for your continued cooperation!

Good morning Seniors! These are online applications (so you won't find them in the Counseling Office). If you need help or have questions, please send me an email or come by the Counseling Office. Golden LEAF Scholarship - Due: March 1 - $3,500 per year for up to four years - plan to attend a participating North Carolina college or university, demonstrate financial need, and express an intent to return to a rural North Carolina community upon college graduation. Apply Now! R. Flake Shaw Scholarship - Due: March 3 - $5,000 per year for 4 years (university); $1,000 per year for 2 years (community college) - For students who intend to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agricultural-related field. Apply Now!

Scholarship opportunity for juniors. The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. Requirements US Citizenship Household income under $65,000 To learn more or apply- horatioalger.org/scholarships

FHS 3 Hour Delay Schedule 1st period 11:05 - 12:00 2nd period 12:05 - 1:30 3rd period 1:35 - 2:20 4th period 2:25 - 3:10 1st lunch 12:10 - 12:35 Voc Bldg, Main Downstairs and Careers Bldg (except Social Studies) 2nd lunch 12:35 -1:00 Soc Studies Dept, English Bldg, Greeble, Health and Agriculture 3rd lunch 1:05 -1:30 Main Upstairs, FAC, BFS and PE

Important Message regarding afternoon dismissal. When you return to campus, you’ll notice a large electronic sign indicating that Panther Drive is no longer a through-road. Here are some important updates for pick-up and drop-off: Afternoon Pick-Up: * McCollum Drive is now the recommended pick-up route for parents. * The front drive will remain off-limits until buses have left the campus (around 3:20 PM). * Panther Drive will be open for pick-up, but you must keep moving. No stopping or blocking traffic to wait for your student. (There is a turn around for you to use just before the gym) * Your student should not plan to meet their ride at the gym. Instead, they will be picked up in the back of the Media Center or at the crosswalk in front of the English building, after you’ve used the turn-around. * If you’re arriving after 3:20 PM, the front loop is your best option. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we adjust to our new traffic patterns. Our goal is to ensure everyone gets in and out safely. Thank you for helping us make this transition smoother! 👏

Hello everyone, The 2025-2026 FAFSA is open, and we are excited to help all college-bound students complete it. We are excited to help all students on their pathway! On January 29th, we will be hosting another FAFSA Day at Franklin High School in the Media Center Computer Lab! You or parent/guardian(s) can sign up for a time slot so that both you, and them, can complete the full form together. The form is estimated to only take an hour to complete. There are 15 slots available for each session and it is recommended that whoever is considered a "parent contributor" be there as they will need to sign their portion before the student can submit. Mrs. Ensley, a financial aid representative from SCC and WCU, as well as myself will work alongside everyone to complete this process. We will be hosting more FAFSA Days in February as well! For those dates, a financial aid advisor from WCU, SCC, as well as our CFNC regional representative will be there!. If you need an interpreter to help complete it, and can't attend these dates, please let me know and we can do so in a one-on-one meeting with Mrs. Navarro! There are a few steps that need to be completed, such as creating an FSA ID, as well as a list of materials to bring below. FSA IDs NEED TO BE CREATED AT LEAST 5 DAYS BEFORE! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need help with these steps! If you cannot attend these events, or do not feel comfortable meeting within a group setting, there is always the opportunity to schedule a meeting with me to complete it as well! I hope you had a restful break, -- Becka Dulaney

🚗 Attention Parents and Students! 🚗 When you return to campus, you’ll notice a large electronic sign indicating that Panther Drive is no longer a through-road. Here are some important updates for pick-up and drop-off: Afternoon Pick-Up: * McCollum Drive is now the recommended pick-up route for parents. * The front drive will remain off-limits until buses have left the campus (around 3:20 PM). * Panther Drive will be open for pick-up, but you must keep moving. No stopping or blocking traffic to wait for your student. * Your student should not plan to meet their ride at the gym. Instead, they will be picked up in the back of the Media Center or at the crosswalk in front of the English building, after you’ve used the turn-around. * If you’re arriving after 3:20 PM, the front loop is your best option. Morning Drop-Off: * McCollum Drive is not to be used for drop-off. It’s designated for buses only in the mornings. Important Safety Reminder: * Students cannot meet their ride at the crosswalk on Palmer Street. This is not safe for either students or drivers. Officers will be enforcing this for safety. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we adjust to our new traffic patterns. Our goal is to ensure everyone gets in and out safely. Thank you for helping us make this transition smoother! 👏

Parents and Students, We look forward to welcoming back students on Monday, January 6th. Please note, students will report to advisor on Monday morning at 8:05 before going 1st period. We hope you had a safe and relaxing break and we look forward to a great Spring Semester.

FHS is proud to highlight a newer face to education, yet a true veteran and professional in her field—Ms. Kussow. She joined the FHS CTE Department right in the middle of the pandemic, bringing with her a passion to pass on the knowledge she had cultivated over many years in the medical field. In the Spring of 2024, Ms. Kussow was selected by her peers as the FHS Teacher of the Year (If you haven’t heard her speech from Class Day last Spring you are missing out). Behind the scenes, she was also instrumental in developing and advocating for a new Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) course. During its pilot year, five FHS students earned their CCMA certification, a remarkable accomplishment. Now, this class is being replicated statewide, with Ms. Kussow contributing to the development of the curriculum. Thank you, Ms. Kussow, for your unwavering dedication, your commitment to your students, and your passion for your vocation.

Attention Dual Enrolled Students Taking Online Classes: Please be aware that your class schedule will now reflect the FHS Media Center as your class location. You are required to report to the Media Center each day to complete your online coursework. Attendance will be taken daily, and the current attendance policy will be in effect. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

Battle of the States Tournament

There will be a 200 question exemption test for Drivers Ed given on Saturday January 18th at 9 am at Franklin High School in the cafeteria. Any student who will be the age of 14 1/2 yrs old by this date is able to take this test. To register for this test, you will need to visit the wncdrivingschool.com website. You must bring your ipad to test day in order to be able to take the test. Please read all information for study materials and items needed for the test on the website. Cost is $65 cash

Congratulations to Mr. Ryan Haley and his Economic and Personal Finance students for their outstanding achievement! Over the summer, Mr. Haley successfully applied for and received a grant, enabling Franklin High School to participate in the statewide Stock Market Game competition. FHS competed against nationally ranked schools, including Wake STEM Academy, Highland School of Technology, Weddington, Green Level, Ardrey Kell, and First Flight, as well as local schools like North Henderson and TC Roberson. Franklin High School finished 1st overall and had 6 teams place in the Top 20 statewide, out of nearly 50 schools and over 1,000 teams. This competition is sponsored by the North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE). We are also proud to announce that FHS has been selected to represent our congressional district, under Congressman Chuck Edwards, in the 2025 Capitol Hill Challenge. Our school will send 10 teams of 3 students each to compete in this prestigious national competition. Congratulations again to Mr. Haley and his students for their hard work and success!

Good morning Seniors, The 2025 State Employees Credit Union Scholarship is now open. The SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship program will award at least one scholarship valued at $10,000 (payable at $1,250 per semester) to each of the 115 Local Education Agencies (“LEA”) in North Carolina to award to a graduating senior attending one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC System. Each graduating senior that meets the eligibility criteria and submits an application will be considered for the scholarship. The SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship will only be available to graduating public high school seniors who are either members of State Employees’ Credit Union (“SECU”) or eligible for membership through a parent/guardian. Please start working on this scholarship ASAP, because this is a lengthy application process. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS DUE TO ME BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, BY 3:30PM. Seniors please check your student email for the application information or visit https://fhs.macon.k12.nc.us/o/fhs/documents/scholarships-2024---2025/559083 for all Scholarship Info.

Good Afternoon All! I would like to invite you all out to our annual Christmas concert this Thursday at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm there will be hot chocolate and caroling by our Tri-M music honor society prior to the concert! I hope to see you there! Daniel Ball