Bus 110 will not run tomorrow (09/09/26)
Bus 26 will not run the rest of the week (09/09/26 - 09/11/26)
Bus 156 will not run Friday afternoon (09/11/26)
But 110 will not run tomorrow (09/08/26).
Please join us for Suicide Prevention Week, September 8–11. This week is an opportunity for us to come together, raise awareness, show support, and remind one another that No Panther Walks Alone. We invite all students and staff to participate by wearing the designated color each day.
Bus updates for the remainder of this week:
Bus 26 & Bus 40 will not run on Thursday (09/03/26) morning or afternoon.
Bus 48 will not run in the afternoon on Thursday (09/03/26) or Friday (09/04/26).
Bus 31 will not run in the afternoon on Friday (09/04/26).
Bus 26 & Bus 40 will not run on Thursday (09/03/26) morning or afternoon.
Bus 48 will not run in the afternoon on Thursday (09/03/26) or Friday (09/04/26).
Bus 31 will not run in the afternoon on Friday (09/04/26).
Parents and Students,
Please remember per school policy students will not be called out for dismissal after 1:35pm; permission for dismissal after 1:35pm requires written permission turned into the front office by 12:00pm.
Thank you for your help with this matter.
Please remember per school policy students will not be called out for dismissal after 1:35pm; permission for dismissal after 1:35pm requires written permission turned into the front office by 12:00pm.
Thank you for your help with this matter.
Bus 26 will not run this afternoon (09/01/26), it will not run at all tomorrow (09/02/26).
Bus 23 WILL run tomorrow (09/01/26).
Bus 23 will not run today (08/31/26), morning or afternoon. We apologize for the last minute notice
Bus 23 will not run tomorrow (08/28/26). We apologize for this, and we are diligently working on a resolution for next week.
Bus 23 will not run this afternoon, we apologize the inconvenience this may cause.
Parents and students,
Please remember McCollum Drive can be used in the afternoon for pick-up in the loop behind the Media Center.
Parents please arrange with your student to meet you at the front loop or the back. There was no wait on McCollum this afternoon.
FHS Families – Thank You for a Great First Day!
Thank you to our families and students for how smoothly traffic moved this morning. For the first time we can remember, the car line was completely empty at 7:55 a.m.!
Thank you for following the traffic patterns and helping keep things moving. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and hope to keep it going throughout the week.
A few quick reminders:
🏫 ARRIVAL
FHS doors open at 7:05 a.m.
Arriving early when possible makes a big difference with traffic.
Students should be in class and ready to begin the school day by 8:05 a.m.
🚗 STUDENT PARKING
Students must have an FHS parking pass to park anywhere on campus, including the church lot on McCollum Drive.
Students must park in their assigned space.
Students assigned to the student parking lot should use the Wayah Street entrance to help reduce congestion at the front of the school.
🚙 MORNING DROP-OFF
Please continue following the designated traffic patterns.
Pull all the way forward in the drop-off areas to keep traffic moving.
Students should have their belongings ready and be prepared to exit when the vehicle stops.
🚌 AFTERNOON PICK-UP
Parents may use McCollum Drive or the front loop for afternoon pick-up.
Parents should not enter the student parking lot to pick up students.
If possible, waiting until approximately 3:20 p.m. will allow buses to clear campus and traffic will be much lighter.
🍎 FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
Regardless of income level, we encourage all FHS families to complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application. Applications must be renewed each school year, even if your student qualified last year.
Any student who qualifies for the reduced lunch price will automatically receive lunch for free.
https://linqconnect.com/main?identifier=Z7QWCS
Thank you again for a smooth first morning at FHS!
Thank you to our families and students for how smoothly traffic moved this morning. For the first time we can remember, the car line was completely empty at 7:55 a.m.!
Thank you for following the traffic patterns and helping keep things moving. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and hope to keep it going throughout the week.
A few quick reminders:
🏫 ARRIVAL
FHS doors open at 7:05 a.m.
Arriving early when possible makes a big difference with traffic.
Students should be in class and ready to begin the school day by 8:05 a.m.
🚗 STUDENT PARKING
Students must have an FHS parking pass to park anywhere on campus, including the church lot on McCollum Drive.
Students must park in their assigned space.
Students assigned to the student parking lot should use the Wayah Street entrance to help reduce congestion at the front of the school.
🚙 MORNING DROP-OFF
Please continue following the designated traffic patterns.
Pull all the way forward in the drop-off areas to keep traffic moving.
Students should have their belongings ready and be prepared to exit when the vehicle stops.
🚌 AFTERNOON PICK-UP
Parents may use McCollum Drive or the front loop for afternoon pick-up.
Parents should not enter the student parking lot to pick up students.
If possible, waiting until approximately 3:20 p.m. will allow buses to clear campus and traffic will be much lighter.
🍎 FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
Regardless of income level, we encourage all FHS families to complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application. Applications must be renewed each school year, even if your student qualified last year.
Any student who qualifies for the reduced lunch price will automatically receive lunch for free.
https://linqconnect.com/main?identifier=Z7QWCS
Thank you again for a smooth first morning at FHS!
FHS Families – Important First Day Reminders
We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow! Please review the following information to help the first day run as smoothly as possible.
🏫 ARRIVAL
FHS doors open at 7:05 a.m. Especially during the first week, arriving earlier can make drop-off much quicker and help avoid the heaviest traffic.
All students should report to their Advisor by 8:05 a.m. Monday morning.
🚗 STUDENT PARKING
Students must have an FHS parking pass to park anywhere on campus, including the church lot on McCollum Drive, and must park in their assigned space.
Students assigned to the student parking lot are asked to use the Wayah Street entrance to help reduce congestion at the front of the school.
🚙 MORNING DROP-OFF
Please follow the attached campus traffic patterns. When using a drop-off area, pull all the way forward to keep traffic moving and prevent vehicles from backing up onto Porter Street.
Students should have their belongings ready and be prepared to exit the vehicle when you stop.
🚌 AFTERNOON PICK-UP
Parents may pick up students using McCollum Drive or the front loop. Parents should not enter the student parking lot to pick up students.
If you arrive before 3:15 p.m., please allow extra time for buses and dismissal traffic. If possible, we recommend waiting until approximately 3:20 p.m. Buses will have cleared campus and traffic will be much lighter.
🍎 FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
Regardless of income level, we encourage all FHS families to complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application. Applications must be renewed at the beginning of every school year, even if your student qualified last year.
Any student who qualifies for the reduced lunch price will automatically receive lunch for free.
Complete the application here:
https://linqconnect.com/main?identifier=Z7QWCS
Our goal is to get everyone on and off campus as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for helping us keep traffic moving.
For a refresher on the attendance policy, cell phone policy, who to contact, and other important FHS expectations and information, please review the attached orientation documents.
We look forward to seeing everyone Monday morning!
We are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow! Please review the following information to help the first day run as smoothly as possible.
🏫 ARRIVAL
FHS doors open at 7:05 a.m. Especially during the first week, arriving earlier can make drop-off much quicker and help avoid the heaviest traffic.
All students should report to their Advisor by 8:05 a.m. Monday morning.
🚗 STUDENT PARKING
Students must have an FHS parking pass to park anywhere on campus, including the church lot on McCollum Drive, and must park in their assigned space.
Students assigned to the student parking lot are asked to use the Wayah Street entrance to help reduce congestion at the front of the school.
🚙 MORNING DROP-OFF
Please follow the attached campus traffic patterns. When using a drop-off area, pull all the way forward to keep traffic moving and prevent vehicles from backing up onto Porter Street.
Students should have their belongings ready and be prepared to exit the vehicle when you stop.
🚌 AFTERNOON PICK-UP
Parents may pick up students using McCollum Drive or the front loop. Parents should not enter the student parking lot to pick up students.
If you arrive before 3:15 p.m., please allow extra time for buses and dismissal traffic. If possible, we recommend waiting until approximately 3:20 p.m. Buses will have cleared campus and traffic will be much lighter.
🍎 FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
Regardless of income level, we encourage all FHS families to complete a Free & Reduced Lunch Application. Applications must be renewed at the beginning of every school year, even if your student qualified last year.
Any student who qualifies for the reduced lunch price will automatically receive lunch for free.
Complete the application here:
https://linqconnect.com/main?identifier=Z7QWCS
Our goal is to get everyone on and off campus as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for helping us keep traffic moving.
For a refresher on the attendance policy, cell phone policy, who to contact, and other important FHS expectations and information, please review the attached orientation documents.
We look forward to seeing everyone Monday morning!
FHS Academic Planner (please see photo attached)
Freshmen Orientation Handout is attached.
Thank you to everyone who attended today!
We look forward to seeing you on Monday!
Thank you to everyone who attended today!
We look forward to seeing you on Monday!
A huge THANK YOU to Discover Church and all of the incredible volunteers who served at Franklin High School during today’s “I Love My Town” event!
We were grateful to have them on campus today and truly appreciate all the work they put in to help our school.
We can’t thank you enough for your hard work, generosity, and continued support of our school and community. We are grateful for you!
Thank you, Discover Church, for loving our school and loving our town!
Franklin High School will host Rabun County for a football scrimmage beginning at 7:00 p.m. this Friday.
🏈 ADMISSION
Admission is $5 per person for the scrimmage. (Regular-season admission prices will differ in accordance with Mountain 8 Conference guidelines.)
💵 The football stadium is CASH ONLY. Card payments cannot be accepted at this time.
🎟️ Passes will not be accepted for either of the two scrimmages held before the start of the regular season.
🚗 PARKING INFORMATION
Additional football parking is available at the following locations:
📍 Higdon Property – 195 Wayah Street
Ample parking is available directly across the street from the main stadium parking lot. Please use the gravel lot in front of the house or the gravel area to the left of the house. (The entrance is marked with "Football Parking" signs).
📍 377 Porter Street
Additional parking will be available directly across from the main entrance to Franklin High School on Porter Street. This lot will be clearly marked with “Football Parking” signs.
Parking at the stadium will be limited, and fans are strongly encouraged to carpool.
The back row of the student parking lot, as shown on the parking map, will be reserved for game officials and visiting team buses.
🚪 STADIUM ENTRANCES
Gate 1: Home fans
Gate 2: Visiting fans
⚠️ Please note: Fan entrances are available only on the parking lot side of the stadium. There will be no back entrance as in years past.
🍿 Concession stands will be open during the event.
For everyone’s safety, only authorized game personnel are permitted on the track at all times.
Please review the parking map before arriving, bring cash for admission and concessions, and allow extra time to park and enter the stadium.
We look forward to welcoming our Panther fans and guests from Rabun County!
🏈 ADMISSION
Admission is $5 per person for the scrimmage. (Regular-season admission prices will differ in accordance with Mountain 8 Conference guidelines.)
💵 The football stadium is CASH ONLY. Card payments cannot be accepted at this time.
🎟️ Passes will not be accepted for either of the two scrimmages held before the start of the regular season.
🚗 PARKING INFORMATION
Additional football parking is available at the following locations:
📍 Higdon Property – 195 Wayah Street
Ample parking is available directly across the street from the main stadium parking lot. Please use the gravel lot in front of the house or the gravel area to the left of the house. (The entrance is marked with "Football Parking" signs).
📍 377 Porter Street
Additional parking will be available directly across from the main entrance to Franklin High School on Porter Street. This lot will be clearly marked with “Football Parking” signs.
Parking at the stadium will be limited, and fans are strongly encouraged to carpool.
The back row of the student parking lot, as shown on the parking map, will be reserved for game officials and visiting team buses.
🚪 STADIUM ENTRANCES
Gate 1: Home fans
Gate 2: Visiting fans
⚠️ Please note: Fan entrances are available only on the parking lot side of the stadium. There will be no back entrance as in years past.
🍿 Concession stands will be open during the event.
For everyone’s safety, only authorized game personnel are permitted on the track at all times.
Please review the parking map before arriving, bring cash for admission and concessions, and allow extra time to park and enter the stadium.
We look forward to welcoming our Panther fans and guests from Rabun County!
🍎 2026–2027 FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Franklin High Parents and guardians, the Free & Reduced Lunch Application for the 2026–2027 school year is now available.
🥞 Breakfast will continue to be FREE for all students.
🍽️ Lunch will be $4.40 unless a student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals.
A few important reminders:
✅ We encourage EVERY family to complete an application, even if you do not think you will qualify.
✅ Under North Carolina law, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will automatically receive their meals FREE.
✅ A new application must be completed EACH SCHOOL YEAR. Even if your child qualified last year, they must have a new application for the 2026–2027 school year to be considered for free or reduced-price meals.
Completing an application helps ensure eligible students and families receive this important benefit.
🐾 Please take a few minutes to complete your application today!
https://linqconnect.com/main?identifier=Z7QWCS
Franklin High Parents and guardians, the Free & Reduced Lunch Application for the 2026–2027 school year is now available.
🥞 Breakfast will continue to be FREE for all students.
🍽️ Lunch will be $4.40 unless a student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals.
A few important reminders:
✅ We encourage EVERY family to complete an application, even if you do not think you will qualify.
✅ Under North Carolina law, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will automatically receive their meals FREE.
✅ A new application must be completed EACH SCHOOL YEAR. Even if your child qualified last year, they must have a new application for the 2026–2027 school year to be considered for free or reduced-price meals.
Completing an application helps ensure eligible students and families receive this important benefit.
🐾 Please take a few minutes to complete your application today!
https://linqconnect.com/main?identifier=Z7QWCS
Franklin High School will host A.C. Reynolds for a football scrimmage beginning at 6:00 p.m this Friday.
Please note that parking at the stadium will be limited, and fans are strongly encouraged to carpool. The back row of the student parking lot, as shown on the parking map, will be reserved for game officials and visiting team buses.
For the scrimmages, admission is $5 per person (prices will differ for regular season games, per Mountain 8 Conference). The football stadium is cash only, and card payments cannot be accepted at this time. Please also note that passes will not be accepted for either of the two scrimmages held before the start of the regular season.
Gate 1: Home fans
Gate 2: Visiting fans
Concession stands: Open during the event
For everyone’s safety, only authorized game personnel are permitted on the track at all times.
Please review the parking map before arriving, bring cash for admission and concessions, and allow extra time to park and enter the stadium.
We look forward to welcoming our Panther fans and guests from A.C. Reynolds!
Go Panthers! 🐾
🏈 Franklin Fans! 🐾
Our first official Franklin Panther Team Shop is now open, with other fall sports team shops coming soon!
Get your official Panther gear featuring unique themes for the return to the Pit.
🛍️ Shop here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/FPANTFB26
📅 Order by August 11th!
Even better, 10% of every purchase will be donated back to Franklin High School, so every order helps support our students and athletic programs.
(Just a few samples below)
Our first official Franklin Panther Team Shop is now open, with other fall sports team shops coming soon!
Get your official Panther gear featuring unique themes for the return to the Pit.
🛍️ Shop here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/FPANTFB26
📅 Order by August 11th!
Even better, 10% of every purchase will be donated back to Franklin High School, so every order helps support our students and athletic programs.
(Just a few samples below)
