Franklin High School

Congratulations to Macon County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year Ms. Addie Stauffer! Ms. Stauffer embraces every challenge and opportunity with passion and positivity. She has woven herself into the very fabric of Franklin High School! The Macon County School System is beyond grateful to have her as a part of our team!

🎾 Lady Panthers Advance to the Quarterfinals! 🎾

Huge congratulations to our Franklin Lady Panther Tennis Team for an incredible 6–3 upset win over #4 West Rowan last night! 💪🔥

With the victory, our Panthers advance to the Quarterfinal Round of the NCHSAA Playoffs and will travel to East Lincoln on Wednesday to continue their postseason run.

Let’s go, Lady Panthers! ❤️🐾

Volleyball Wins Mountain 8 Conference Tournament Title!

In a thrilling 3–1 victory, the Lady Panthers defeated the #6 state-ranked and defending state champion West Henderson Falcons in the conference tournament finals, claiming the title of 2025 Mountain 8 Conference Tournament Champions!

Congratulations to Audrey Pressley, who was named to the All-Tournament Team for her outstanding performance!

The Lady Panthers Host Enka at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 21st in the Panther Den. Come out and support your Tournament Champion and NCHSAA West #3 Seed Lady Panthers!!!

FHS Interact Glow -N-Dark Spirit Bonfire FHS Interact students and sponsors Amanda Dowdle and Anna Shields hosted an incredible Glow-N-Dark Spirit Bonfire for our students. The event had an outstanding turnout, creating a fun, positive, and safe evening for FHS students — and even a few MMS students joined in on the fun! Thank you to everyone who showed up and all the volunteers that helped make this event possible. Special shoutout to our Macon County Sheriff’s Deparment and our fire departments for ensuring the event was safe for all.

For students who have registered for the PSAT (optional) on Tuesday October 21 please remember to bring number two pencils and report to the media center after checking into first period. A jacket is recommended.

Thank you

Bus 28 will run this morning (Friday 10/17/25), but it will not run this afternoon.

Interact Bonfire is tomorrow!

Financial Aid Night

In a thrilling 3–1 victory, the Lady Panthers defeated the #6 state-ranked West Henderson Falcons in the conference tournament finals, claiming the title of 2025 Mountain 8 Conference Tournament Champions! Congratulations to Audrey Pressley, who was named to the All-Tournament Team for her outstanding performance!

Bus 28 will run tomorrow morning (10/16/25), but it will not run tomorrow afternoon.

Bus 110 will not run this afternoon (10/15/25)

We apologize for the last minute notice, but Bus 110 will not be running this morning (W, 10/15/25)

Bus 159 has a new driver; it will only run in the afternoons. Bus 28 will run tomorrow morning (W, 10/15/25), but not in the afternoon.

Bus 44 will not run this morning (10/10/25) or afternoon. We apologize for the last minute notice.

10th grade students, Please make arrangements to arrive on campus no later than 8:00 am on Monday, October 13th. Students will not be allowed into the testing room once the test has begun. It is very important for you to bring your iPad completely charged and a license or school ID to be checked into the test. You will also need two #2 pencils. Students may bring a calculator (see policies attached) however there is an online calculator within the test. Students will be able to leave school as soon as the test has finished, please make arrangements to be picked up at the front office as soon as testing is over. The test should be completed between 10:30 and 11:00 am. Transportation is not provided

Panther Fans, Here’s your chance to own a piece of Panther History! As you know, this past year we said farewell to the legendary Panther Pit. To honor its legacy, Mr. Bell has created an incredible, one-of-a-kind hand painting of the Pit. To support our athletic department, we are raffling off this beautiful piece of artwork. 🎟️ All raffle tickets will be sold online exclusively through GoFan until October 24. 📣 Stay tuned for more information about the official drawing—don’t miss your chance to take home this iconic tribute to Panther Pride! https://gofan.co/event/4758437?schoolId=NC838

Bus 28 will run this morning (10/9), but not in the afternoon. Bus 28 will not run at all tomorrow (10/10).

Attention Parents and Guardians of FHS Sophomore Students,

On Monday, October 13th, all 10th-grade students will take the PreACT.
This is a required assessment for all sophomores.

Please ensure your student arrives at school by 8:00 AM and has made arrangements for pickup after testing concludes.
Because this is a teacher workday, 9th, 11th, and 12th-grade students will not attend school.

Please note: Do not confuse the optional PSAT with the mandatory PreACT.

Congratulations to Head Football Coach Josh Brooks, who was recognized during the Pep Rally for his 150th career win on 9/11 vs. East Henderson. Coach Brooks received a custom game ball and a beautiful t-shirt from Ms. Sherrie Houston’s class.

Congratulations, Coach Brooks!