Franklin High School

Good afternoon Seniors! The N.C. Tomato Growers Association is offering up to $5,000 in merit/need-based scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any North Carolina resident who pursues a horticulture or agribusiness undergraduate or graduate degree at a four-year North Carolina college or university is eligible to apply. The deadline for submitting an application is May 31st, 2025. Awards will be based on a student’s demonstrated scholastic achievement, initiative, leadership, financial need, and extracurricular activities. The scholarship is contingent on the recipient maintaining at least a 2.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0 on all course work during the scholarship period. Recipients must be enrolled for the entire school year to receive the full scholarship. Scholarship funds will be distributed through the financial aid office of the attending student’s college or university. Awarded scholarships will be paid in two installments, one-half per semester. If you need additional information, you may contact Melinda James: (706) 746-0201 osagem@msn.com Students are responsible for mailing completed applications to: N.C. Tomato Growers Association c/o Melinda James 1604 Hale Ridge Road Scaly Mountain, NC 28775 ** If you need a transcript for this scholarship, please email the counseling office before Friday, May 9th. Seniors, the application has been sent to your school email from Ms. Ensley.

Driver has been found, bus #156 will begin running again this afternoon (04/08/2025).

Bus #156 will not run tomorrow (04/08/25). We are actively looking to find a driver for the route. We will keep everyone posted of any new developments. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Seniors! Another Scholarship Opportunity

Current 10th Graders!! Registration time is here! There are new opportunities to consider as a rising high school junior. Typical graduation requirements for the junior year include English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Electives will be chosen to complete next year's eight class schedule. The course catalog of electives can be found on the FHS website. Juniors are eligible for vocational classes toward certificate programs and community college courses for transferable credit (3.0 unweighted GPA required) These courses are offered tuition free. The cost of the textbook is the only financial obligation. Discussion with classroom teachers about opportunities for AP and honors courses, as well as the commitment they require, can be very beneficial. New elective offerings, not appearing in the elective catalog, are Journalism, Broadcasting and Accounting1. All rising juniors are encouraged to discuss these options with parents and guardians. Registration for the junior year begins April 7, when students return from spring break. Please take these decisions seriously. Schedule changes will only be considered for the following reasons: 1) You are registered for a course you have already passed 2) You have a course with a prerequisite that you have not completed 3) Your schedule is missing a required course

🎉 Congratulations to Sasha Widman! 🎉 We are so proud to share that Sasha Widman placed 5th in the state in the Nursing Assistant competitive event at the HOSA state conference! With over 3,400 students at the conference and this being one of the more popular events, Sasha faced some fierce competition from across the state. 🌟 Congratulations Sasha!!

Such a special night captured in a single picture. A huge thank you to Maria Tallent for this amazing photo! FHS Unify was absolutely incredible! If you missed it, you truly missed something special. Stay tuned next week for an exciting announcement about FHS Student Leadership and FHS Unify! A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers, participants, and sponsors who made this night possible. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! Students and staff—tomorrow is the final day of Unify Spirit Week! Don’t forget to wear your Unify shirt!

Seniors, Good afternoon. I apologize for the late notice, but we just had a new scholarship open up at Franklin High School. This scholarship application will be due on Tuesday, April 8 by 3:30pm. Applications are available in the counseling office. https://5il.co/3btds

There will be a 200 question exemption test for Drivers Ed given on Saturday May 10th at 9 am at Franklin High School. 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

Bus #156 will NOT run for the remainder of this week (morning or afternoon). Bus #23 and #104 can still shuttle students to transfer at Iotla Valley Elementary School in the afternoon.

The 6th Annual UNIFY March Madness Game will be livestreamed on our FHS Hudl page Date: March 27 Time: 6:00 PM Watch it LIVE: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nc/franklin/organization/22440/franklin-high-school/watch?ib=2303358 While we highly encourage everyone to attend and pack the stands with Panther spirit, we’re offering this livestream option so no one misses out on the event.

Huge congratulations to Emma Ledford, a senior at Franklin High School (Class of 2025), for earning the prestigious Earlham Trustee Scholarship! 🎓✨ This incredible achievement means Emma will receive $40,000 per year for four years to attend Earlham College in Indiana, one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. 🌟 The Earlham Trustee Scholarship is a highly competitive, merit-based award given to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to their community. This scholarship recognizes students who embody Earlham’s values of intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, and global engagement. Emma’s hard work, dedication, and passion have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of her! And that’s not all – Emma has also committed to continuing her athletic career as a member of the Earlham College Volleyball team. 🏐

Bus #156 will not run this afternoon (03/25/25).

Juniors! Registration time is here! There are many things to consider as a rising high school senior. In order to qualify to be 4yr University bound students will need a Math course beyond Math3 and 2 levels of a foreign language. These are not typically required for a community college admission or high school diploma. Seniors must have a full 4 class schedule in the fall, but may register for up to 2 'Release' periods for their spring semester. If graduation requirements are met they may choose not to return for classes in the spring. (These students are welcome to participate in all senior activities like prom, grad walk and graduation.) Seniors may decide to use elective requests to complete a pathway in Career and Technical courses, complete a community college certificate in a vocational area or earn transferable credit with AP classes or online CCP courses (qualify with a 3.0 unweighted GPA). Rising seniors need to be thinking about their plan after graduation and planning accordingly for further education, beginning a career or military service. All rising seniors are encouraged to discuss these options with parents and guardians. Senior registration begins next week. Please give your decisions some serious thought. Please take these decisions seriously. Schedule changes will only be considered for the following reasons: 1) You are registered for a course you have already passed 2) You have a course with a prerequisite that you have not completed 3) Your schedule is missing a required course

🎉 Exciting News for Franklin High Senior, Graham Caldwell (Class of 2025)! 🎓 We are thrilled to share that Graham has been accepted into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)—one of the most prestigious and selective universities in the world! With an acceptance rate of just 6.7%, this is an extraordinary achievement and a historic moment for Franklin High School, as Graham is the first known FHS student to receive an acceptance from MIT. MIT is renowned for its rigorous academics and groundbreaking research in science, engineering, and technology. Graham’s acceptance is a testament to his hard work, intellect, and dedication to learning. No matter what path he chooses, this incredible milestone reflects his outstanding accomplishments. Congratulations, Graham! We are so proud of you and excited to see what’s next for your future! 🎉👏

Attention FHS Juniors & Parents! ACT Testing for Juniors will take place tomorrow, March 18th. There will NOT be a virtual day for testing. While your testing location will remain the same, your test administrator may change. Testing Details: Room assignments have been sent to your school email. Arrive by 8:00 AM (Doors open at 7:45 AM). Fully charge your iPad & have TestNav downloaded. No late arrivals allowed—testing begins promptly! Early dismissals from testing session. Testing ends around 12:35 PM. Juniors may leave after the testing session is complete with written permission or report to 3rd period after lunch. Juniors will not be given permission to leave without written permission from a parent or guardian. Bring: Photo ID (Driver’s License, School ID, etc.) Permitted Calculator Pencils for scratch paper Snack for break FULLY CHARGED iPad Do NOT Bring: Phones or unauthorized electronics Textbooks, highlighters, or reading material

Bus #21 will NOT run tomorrow (03/17/25) - morning AND afternoon.

Parents and students, the ACT will be administered to all 11th grade students on Tuesday, March 18. Juniors will report to their original testing room by 8:00 on Tuesday morning. Remember to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast and bring a snack for the break. Juniors should also bring a parent note if they plan to leave after the test. In addition, if any 9th, 10th or 12th grade student needs to be checked out during the day a parent note should be brought to the front desk on Tuesday morning so we can plan accordingly.

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Orrin Mynes, a senior at Franklin High School (Class of 2025), has been selected to receive the prestigious University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship! 🌟 This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and a commitment to service—qualities that Orrin embodies wholeheartedly. The Volunteer Scholarship not only provides financial support but also connects recipients to the rich traditions of the University of Tennessee, helping them succeed academically and beyond. 📚💡 Orrin has worked incredibly hard throughout his high school career, excelling in his studies, participating in extracurricular activities, and giving back to the community. His selection for this honor is a testament to his dedication, perseverance, and bright future ahead. 🌟 Please join us in congratulating Orrin on this well-deserved achievement! We can't wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish at the University of Tennessee and beyond. 🎓🎉 #GoVols! #PantherPride

📢 Attention FHS Juniors & Parents! The statewide ACT issues have been resolved, and the test has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 18th. There will NOT be a virtual day for testing. While your testing location will remain the same, your test administrator may change. 🔹 Testing Details: 📍 Room assignments have been sent to your school email. ⏰ Arrive by 8:00 AM (Doors open at 7:45 AM). ⚡ Fully charge your iPad & have TestNav downloaded. 🚫 No late arrivals allowed—testing begins promptly! 🚫 Early Dismissals from testing session ⏳ Testing ends around 12:35 PM. Juniors may leave after the testing session is complete with written permission or report to 3rd period after lunch. Students will not be given permission to leave without written permission from a parent or guardian. ✅ Bring: • Photo ID (Driver’s License, School ID, etc.) • Permitted Calculator • Pencils for scratch paper • Snack for break • FULLY CHARGED iPad 🚫 Do NOT Bring: • Phones or unauthorized electronics • Textbooks, highlighters, or reading material