Franklin High School

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

Final Exam Schedule (see photo)

Special shout out to Freshmen Garrett Young who placed 1st in the 215 lb division at the War Eagle Invitiational on Saturday and brought home the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award for the tournament.

Bus #21 will not run tomorrow morning (12/09/24). It is scheduled to run in the afternoon.

🎉 Huge congratulations to the Lady Panthers Cheer Team for their outstanding performance at the NCHSAA Invitational this weekend in Raleigh! 🏅 The Panthers secured 2nd place in the Game Day Routine and 3rd place in Traditional, showcasing their dedication and talent. 🙌 A special shoutout to Lady Panther Bri Quiroz, who made history as the first FHS Cheerleader to be awarded the NCHSAA Cheersounds Spirit Scholarship! 🎓💫

🏃‍♀️ Franklin’s own Dylan Garcia is picking up right where she left off! After an incredible All-American finish in cross country, she continues to shine with a record-breaking performance in the 3000m. 💥 Her dedication and hard work are paying off, and we can't wait to see where she goes next! #pantherpride https://montreatcavaliers.com/news/2024/12/7/womens-track-and-field-womens-track-field-sets-pair-of-records-in-winston-salem.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR00a0Ag490lpJctNqhClgwHTqJb0Y5_tbToFHMf9i91xJXxjvYOpW4Alv4_aem_hr5l6ny9LM_-nNHcw7SRDw

This week, Franklin High School senior Anna Waskey had the opportunity to travel to Raleigh as part of the Governor's Page program. During her time in Raleigh, Anna worked alongside policy officials from various state government departments to develop a policy proposal. She also gained valuable insights into state government operations, attended informative sessions with government officials, and completed tasks for different state agencies. A key component of the program was the service project, which all Governor's Pages are required to plan. During the week, Anna focused on crafting a project that aligns with the mission of VolunteerNC, engaging youth in service and demonstrating its impact on North Carolina communities. Additionally, Anna toured government buildings and historic sites, further enhancing her understanding of the state's political landscape. In the picture below, Anna is pictured with North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.

FHS Cruise-In on Saturday, 12/7 from 10am-2pm. FHS Parking Lot $10 entry Proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots

Congratulations to Senior Will Sinclair! William was invited to the exclusive 2024 Kicking World National Showcase taking place on December 7-8 in Austin, Texas. He earned the invitation earlier this season by having a ‘wow’ performance at a Kick World Camp competing against over 1,200 HS football kickers during the 2024 camp tour which covered 40 major cities across 30 states. Kicking World has only invited 99 of these 1,200+ students and Will is one of 75 participants (representing 28 states) who accepted their invites and are confirmed for the big weekend. The event is streamed live from Austin, TX on both days via the @KickingWorld Instagram channel. The posted roster and basic event info can be found at kickingworld.com/live National Showcase Details kickingworld.com/camp/2024-kicking-world-national-showcase-december-7-8-2024 Congrats Will!!

The Percy B. Ferebee Endowment Fund Online Scholarship application opens up on December 3, 2024 and closes on February 27, 2025. The eligibility requirements can be found under the Scholarship Info Tab on the FHS Main Page.

Good afternoon Seniors! Please review the eligibility requirements and due dates for the following athletic scholarships. You need to click on the following link to fill out the FERPA Consent Form. I will need you to email me (kim.ensley@macon.k12.nc.us) a copy of the form once you have signed it. Please let me know if you have any questions. https://nchsaafoundation.org/scholarships/ Wilburn Clary Medal Application Opens: 10/1/2024 | Deadline: 2/20/2025 Jerry McGee Endowed Scholarship Application Opens: 11/1/2024 | Deadline: 2/1/2025 Charlie Adams Endowed Scholarship Application Opens: 10/1/2024 | Deadline: 1/1/2025 Pat Gainey Student Scholarship Award Application Opens: 12/1/2024 | Deadline: 3/19/2025 Willie Bradshaw Memorial Endowed Scholarship Application Opens: 9/1/2024 | Deadline: 12/1/2024 The Alford Family Golf Scholarship Application Opens: 10/1/2024 | Deadline:3/1/2025 Tony Cullen Memorial Endowed Scholarship Application Opens: 3/1/2025 | Deadline:4/15/2025

Do It 4 W Foundation Scholarship (Online Scholarship) Please click on the link below to apply. https://www.doit4w.org/application To be eligible for this life-changing opportunity, you must: 1. Be a High School Senior 2. Attend a High School in North Carolina Join us in honoring the legacy of W.C. Hudson Jr. Apply today and be part of a community that embodies Faith, Athletics, Academics, Leadership, and a commitment to making a difference. We select recipients not only for their academic achievements but also based on their vision for building a lasting legacy. Apply now to create a brighter future for yourself and make a lasting impact. Your journey begins here. 2025 Scholarship Application Deadline: April 30th, 2025 at 8:00pm **Important Notice (READ BEFORE APPLYING)** Please be aware that essays suspected to be generated by AI, like ChatGPT, will not be considered for this scholarship.

Good morning. If you haven't applied to any colleges yet, please read the information below. This only pertains to students who are applying to colleges through CFNC. Please let me know if you have any questions. Many colleges and universities in NC have opted to waive fees for the 26 counties included from Wednesday, December 4th at 7:30am - Friday, December 6th at 5pm when they start on CFNC.org. You can find this list on the cfnc.org/WNC site, but here is a direct link as well. This event is intended for those students who could not participate in College Application Week in October due to Hurricane Helene. Accordingly, these counties are eligible for the fee waiver: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey. In order to find the fee waiver, students MUST begin on CFNC.org. If the college's application is on our website (many are), the fee waiver will be tied to the county listed by the student on the application in the permanent address section. If there are any questions, students can reach us at 866-866-CFNC, or the educators are welcome to reach out to their Associate Outreach Director. If the college application is linked off from CFNC, the college will handle the fee waiver on their end. If there are questions about this, please reach out to the college's admissions office directly.

Monday, November 25th, Franklin High School FBLA hosted the Western Regional Leadership Conference! Thanks to their fundraising schools impacted the most by Hurricane Helene had all registration and associated fees waived! It was a great day of professional competition! Macon County Schools, NC Franklin High School Future Business Leaders of America #maconcteworks

Congratulations to our HOSA students who were in regional competition! We can’t wait to see you at State!!!!! Macon County Schools, NC Franklin High School

Huge congratulations to FHS Panthers from the Class of 2021, Ethan Stamey and Dylan Garcia, who are coming home from Columbia, Missouri with All-American XC Honors!! Ethan placed 16th in the nation and Dylan placed 17th in the nation. #PantherPride

The time is upon us! The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now open, and we are excited to help all college-bound students complete it. There are a few opportunities to do so! On December 10th, we will be hosting a 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, as well as myself will work alongside everyone to complete this process. We will be hosting more FAFSA Days in Jan. and Feb. as well! For those dates, a financial aid advisor from WCU, SCC, as well as our CFNC regional representative will be there! I highly encourage families who need Spanish translations for the FAFSA to attend at these later dates as our regional representative is versed in Spanish. If you would like to complete it earlier and still need that support, 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! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break -Becka Dulaney https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SuuCB5SKJgv_t8wtAPXba8poIHmDxdOjt72gnIZNnZw/edit?usp=sharing