Franklin High School

Congratulations Devlin!

ROUND 3, PANTHER NATION! 🐾 Franklin hits the road to Hickory for the 3rd Round of the NCHSAA Playoffs, and we want EVERY seat filled in red and white! 📅 When: Friday, November 21st ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Place: Hickory High School 🎟 Admission: $14 per person (set by NCHSAA) 💵 PAYMENT OPTIONS: — GoFan digital tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5410954?schoolId=NC1035 — OR cash at the gate ⚠️ ATTENTION: Clear bag policy is in effect.

Thursday of IMPACT was brought to you by the Interact Club. Our front office and cafeteria staff are difference makers and INTERACT chose to make an impact with these dedicated staff members!

Congratulations to Meg Mileti, who was honored yesterday in Greensboro at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Conference on Exceptional Children as the Macon County Schools Educator of Excellence in Exceptional Children’s Services. Thank you, Meg, for going above and beyond at Franklin High School to support some of our most unique learners. FHS is blessed to have you Meg!

Thursday of IMPACT week is brought to you by the Interact Club. Our front office snd cafeteria staff are difference makers. Stop by the front office and cafeteria to write an IMPACT note for what they do.

We were just informed that Bus 28 will not run this morning. Apologies for the last minute notice.

Bus 156 will not run Friday afternoon (11/21/25).

NCHSAA 5A State Playoffs Round 3 Franklin @ Hickory 7pm Clear Bag Policy You may purchase tickets on GoFan or Cash is accepted at the gate.

🎉 Congratulations to Audrey Pressley! 🎉 Audrey has been named to the North Carolina Volleyball Coaches Association All-State First Team! Congratulations, Audrey!! We are proud of you!

Congratulations to Franklin’s Garrett Young, who has been named the NCHSAA Male Performance of the Month for October!!! 🏆🐾 This statewide honor is awarded by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association to recognize one male and female student-athlete each month for an exceptional individual performance in athletic competition. It highlights standout achievements that go above and beyond typical game play. Congratulations Garrett! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/164UcUgwN4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Juniors Claim Championship Title at 2025 FHS Interact Club Powder Puff Game The 2025 Franklin High School Interact Club hosted its annual Powder Puff Game on Thursday, November 13th at Macon Middle School, drawing a strong crowd for an evening of spirited competition, school pride, and community support. The event opened with a matchup between the Freshman and Junior teams. Both squads demonstrated solid preparation and determination, but the Juniors ultimately secured the win, advancing to the championship round. The second game featured the Sophomore and Senior classes in another competitive showdown. Spectators were treated to impressive plays, cohesive teamwork, and displays of skill that reflected the students’ dedicated practice. The Sophomores emerged victorious, earning their place in the final. The championship game proved to be the highlight of the night, coming down to the final minutes as both teams battled for the title. In the end, the Juniors edged out the Sophomores to claim the championship trophy and the title of 2025 Powder Puff champions. The event’s success was made possible through the efforts of many contributors. The FHS Pep Band energized the crowd, while teacher sponsors, coaches, referees, announcers, concession workers, and gatekeepers ensured the evening ran smoothly. Special recognition goes to the Franklin High School Interact Club for organizing and hosting the event. With strong participation and enthusiastic support, the 2025 Powder Puff Game once again delivered a memorable night for Franklin High School students and the surrounding community. FHS Interact Teacher Sponsors: Amanda Dowdle and Coach Anna Shields

The Panther Men’s Wrestling team had a solid showing at the Maroon Devil Invitational this weekend! 🤼‍♂️🔥 Branch Browning and Devlin Bailey battled their way to the Consolation Finals, each dropping tough heartbreakers and earning 4th place finishes in their divisions. Both wrestlers showed major improvements from last season, and their hard work is paying off! 💪🐾 Sophomore Tucker McHan also displayed noticeable growth and grit on the mat, continuing to build momentum early in the year. And let’s not forget our freshmen, who kicked things off Friday night at the JV tournament by winning 13 out of 15 matches! 🔥 These scrappy performances show that the future of the program is bright. There’s real excitement building around the Panthers Wrestling team—this season is just getting started! ❤️🤼‍♂️ #PantherPride #PanthersWrestling #BuildingMomentum

What a great day at the Lady Devil Invitational!🔥🤼‍♀️ Our Lady Panthers came out strong in their first tournament of the season. Led by senior Carrie Holland and freshman Bri Dezarn, both battled their way to the Championship finals in their weight classes and finished with impressive 2nd place medals! 🥈🥈 With 3 seniors and 5 freshmen on the roster, this young but determined group showed heart, grit, and Panther pride from start to finish. The future is bright, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting year for the Lady Panthers Wrestling team! ❤️🐾 Let’s keep the momentum rolling! #PantherPride #LadyPanthersWrestling #WrestlingSeason2025

A huge thank you to Cherokee Central Schools for allowing Franklin High School to host the second round of the 5A NCHSAA Playoffs at Cherokee’s Ray Kinsland Stadium while our field is under construction. The experience was truly first class. A big thank you to all the Cherokee staff members who helped make sure everything ran smoothly. We also want to thank everyone from Franklin who helped make the night run smoothly—our chain crew, gate keepers, press box staff, game administration, the clean-up crew for staying after to get the stadium back in order, and the FHS Ag Department for running concessions. Thank you all for supporting our student-athletes. We hope to see everyone in Hickory next Friday night for the 3rd Round.

With a 14-13 win over Forest Hills, the Panthers advance in tournament play. They will travel to Hickory on Friday for a third-round playoff game.

Congratulations to the following students who represented FHS exceptionally well at the HOSA Regional Competition: HOSA Regional Results • Payton Manos — 2nd Place 🥈 in Behavioral Health • Kyleigh Barry & Skylar Easter — Top 5 in CPR/First Aid • Emily Lewis — Top 5 in Human Growth & Development Proud of these Panthers and their hard work!

As we approach the end of the semester, it’s important that everyone understands the FHS Attendance Policy and how it impacts your progress. Please take a moment to watch the video below for a clear overview of the policy and the “why” behind it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hxuiKN7C9I

The Panthers take on Forest Hills in the second round of the 5A NCHSAA Playoffs this Friday at 7pm at Cherokee High School. Please see the attachment for additional info.

Girls Basketball Fundraiser this Saturday.

2025 Interact Club Powder-Puff Game

Thursday, November 13th 6pm @ MMS

All Proceeds go to local charity.

Concessions will be sold.

Admission is $5