Please help us welcome Mr. Will Woolever to Franklin High School!
Many Panther fans already know Mr. Woolever as the sports writer for The Franklin Press, where he has covered Franklin High athletics over the past several years. He earned his bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from Georgia College & State University, with a minor in History.
We are excited to welcome Mr. Woolever to our English Department, where he will bring real-world writing and communication experience into the classroom. His background in journalism will help students see the value of strong communication skills beyond high school while making meaningful connections between classroom learning and future careers.
A message from Mr. Woolever:
"When I moved to Franklin six years ago, I quickly became a dyed-in-the-wool Panther fan and have had the best seat in the house to watch the Red and White’s best moments. I hope my experience using English professionally will now be a valuable resource for all of Franklin’s students. Having attended a massive high school where I didn’t know most of my classmates, I’ve always appreciated how tight-knit this community is. I hope to earn my place as a part of it."
Please help us welcome Mrs. Jessica Jenkins to the Franklin High School CTE Department as our new Early Childhood Education Teacher!
Mrs. Jenkins joins us from Cartoogechaye Elementary, where she has spent several years teaching at the elementary level. Mrs. Jenkins is a Franklin High School alumna, she now returns to her alma mater to lead our Early Childhood Education program. She replaces Mrs. Jessica Cantrell, who has accepted the role of Career Development Coordinator with Macon County Schools CTE.
A message from Mrs. Jenkins:
"I am thrilled to begin this new chapter as a high school teacher! This opportunity truly feels like a full-circle moment. Years ago, I walked these same hallways as a student, inspired by teachers who believed in me and encouraged me to pursue my dreams.
Now, after teaching students across multiple grade levels, I have the incredible opportunity to return and teach the very class that first sparked my passion for education. I look forward to sharing my experiences, building meaningful relationships with students, and providing real-world learning opportunities.
My goal is to inspire students to explore the field of education by helping them recognize the lasting impact teachers have on individuals and communities."
Mrs. Jenkins joins us from Cartoogechaye Elementary, where she has spent several years teaching at the elementary level. Mrs. Jenkins is a Franklin High School alumna, she now returns to her alma mater to lead our Early Childhood Education program. She replaces Mrs. Jessica Cantrell, who has accepted the role of Career Development Coordinator with Macon County Schools CTE.
A message from Mrs. Jenkins:
"I am thrilled to begin this new chapter as a high school teacher! This opportunity truly feels like a full-circle moment. Years ago, I walked these same hallways as a student, inspired by teachers who believed in me and encouraged me to pursue my dreams.
Now, after teaching students across multiple grade levels, I have the incredible opportunity to return and teach the very class that first sparked my passion for education. I look forward to sharing my experiences, building meaningful relationships with students, and providing real-world learning opportunities.
My goal is to inspire students to explore the field of education by helping them recognize the lasting impact teachers have on individuals and communities."
🥎 Franklin High School Softball Continues to Shine! 🥎
Congratulations to our Lady Panthers who have been recognized by the North Carolina Softball Coaches Association with All-District and All-State honors!
🏅 Alyssa Awtrey
🏅 Suzanna Cabe
🏅 Chloe Lambert
🏅 Meliah Mason
🏅 Ashlyn McConnell
🏅 Kendall Rumans
We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for representing Franklin High School at the highest level.
Congratulations, ladies, on this well-deserved recognition!
Go Panthers! 🥎
Good Afternoon.
Just a reminder...
All students must be registered in Infinite Campus for the 2026-2027 school year (information must be reviewed and upldated each and every year for ALL STUDENTS).
Please reach out to the office if you have questions.
Franklin High School FFA continues to make its mark at the state level!
Our students recently competed in several Career Development Events and represented Franklin with excellence:
• Meat Judging Team
17th in the State (out of 57 teams)
4th in the Region
1st in the Conference
• Introduction to Horticulture Team
11th in the State (out of 34 teams)
3rd in the Region
1st in the Conference
• Prepared Public Speaking
Timothy Bishop placed 5th in the State out of 28 competitors
In addition to these outstanding competitive achievements, the Franklin FFA Chapter was recognized nationally by earning the prestigious Silver Chapter National Award, an honor that reflects the dedication, leadership, service, and hard work of our members and advisors throughout the year.
Our students recently competed in several Career Development Events and represented Franklin with excellence:
• Meat Judging Team
17th in the State (out of 57 teams)
4th in the Region
1st in the Conference
• Introduction to Horticulture Team
11th in the State (out of 34 teams)
3rd in the Region
1st in the Conference
• Prepared Public Speaking
Timothy Bishop placed 5th in the State out of 28 competitors
In addition to these outstanding competitive achievements, the Franklin FFA Chapter was recognized nationally by earning the prestigious Silver Chapter National Award, an honor that reflects the dedication, leadership, service, and hard work of our members and advisors throughout the year.
Please see the instructions attached.
Please help us welcome a familiar face to the Franklin High School Administrative Team, Mrs. Gwen Gibson!
Mrs. Gibson will be stepping into an administrative role as she succeeds Mrs. Pam Roper, who is retiring after an incredible 30-year career serving students through both classroom instruction and administration.
Throughout her career at FHS, Mrs. Gibson has been a dedicated member of our History Department, serving as both a mentor to colleagues and a department head. She has taught every level of History offered at the high school and has been an exceptional AP teacher for many years. Mrs. Gibson earned both her undergraduate and master's degrees from Western Carolina University and is currently pursuing her Administrative License through Gardner-Webb University. Her deep passion for education, commitment to student success, and love for Franklin High School have made a lasting impact on countless students and staff members.
Mrs. Gibson's efforts have been recognized by both her peers and students. During her career, she was selected as Franklin High School Teacher of the Year and was honored with the Laurel Leaf Dedication Award from our yearbook staff. She has always maintained high expectations for her students, challenging them to reach their full potential and preparing them for success beyond high school. She is continually seeking opportunities to grow professionally and reflects thoughtfully on her practice to better serve students.
We were fortunate to have 13 applicants for this position. Following a review by a central office committee, several candidates were selected for interviews. Mrs. Gibson advanced through two rounds of interviews and impressed both committees with her leadership, knowledge of instruction, commitment to students, and passion for Franklin High School. We are confident she will be an outstanding addition to our administrative team.
We are excited for the passion, leadership, and instructional support Mrs. Gibson will bring to Franklin High School in this new role. We look forward to seeing her continue her remarkable career while helping lead FHS into the future.
A Message from Mrs. Gibson
"After 20 years of teaching at the same school that helped shape me as a student, I'm honored to step into a new role within our school community. This place has been so much more than a workplace—it's been home. I remain committed to serving the students, families, and colleagues who make this community and school so special. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged, challenged, and believed in me throughout this journey. I am incredibly grateful and excited for what lies ahead!"
Mrs. Gibson will be stepping into an administrative role as she succeeds Mrs. Pam Roper, who is retiring after an incredible 30-year career serving students through both classroom instruction and administration.
Throughout her career at FHS, Mrs. Gibson has been a dedicated member of our History Department, serving as both a mentor to colleagues and a department head. She has taught every level of History offered at the high school and has been an exceptional AP teacher for many years. Mrs. Gibson earned both her undergraduate and master's degrees from Western Carolina University and is currently pursuing her Administrative License through Gardner-Webb University. Her deep passion for education, commitment to student success, and love for Franklin High School have made a lasting impact on countless students and staff members.
Mrs. Gibson's efforts have been recognized by both her peers and students. During her career, she was selected as Franklin High School Teacher of the Year and was honored with the Laurel Leaf Dedication Award from our yearbook staff. She has always maintained high expectations for her students, challenging them to reach their full potential and preparing them for success beyond high school. She is continually seeking opportunities to grow professionally and reflects thoughtfully on her practice to better serve students.
We were fortunate to have 13 applicants for this position. Following a review by a central office committee, several candidates were selected for interviews. Mrs. Gibson advanced through two rounds of interviews and impressed both committees with her leadership, knowledge of instruction, commitment to students, and passion for Franklin High School. We are confident she will be an outstanding addition to our administrative team.
We are excited for the passion, leadership, and instructional support Mrs. Gibson will bring to Franklin High School in this new role. We look forward to seeing her continue her remarkable career while helping lead FHS into the future.
A Message from Mrs. Gibson
"After 20 years of teaching at the same school that helped shape me as a student, I'm honored to step into a new role within our school community. This place has been so much more than a workplace—it's been home. I remain committed to serving the students, families, and colleagues who make this community and school so special. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged, challenged, and believed in me throughout this journey. I am incredibly grateful and excited for what lies ahead!"
Franklin High School won the People’s Choice Award at the Academic Innovation Conference for their collaborative food truck proposal!
FHS is creating exciting new opportunities for ALL of our students. This collaboration between OCS and CTE departments provides real world experiences for the students to operate their own independent business beyond the walls of the classroom. In doing this, students will learn life and workplace skills that make them more competitive in the job market.
FHS Assistant Principal Dan Gibson and Macon County Schools EC Director Evan Clapsaddle presented the proposal at the GearUp Academic Innovation Conference on the campus of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
Graduation Livestream Information
We are excited to share that Franklin High School will host our first ever livestream during Graduation on Friday, June 5 at 7:00 PM from the WCU Ramsey Center.
Our plan is to stream the ceremony on both the FHS Facebook page and school YouTube channel to give families multiple ways to watch.
We encourage families to go ahead and follow our Facebook page and subscribe to our YouTube before the event. If one stream has any connection issues, the other may still be available as a backup viewing option.
After final testing at WCU, we will share any important updates and direct viewing links here before the ceremony begins.
We are looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2026!
Thank you Jodi and Tim at Highlands Riverbend RV Resort and Cabins for providing a phenomenal and relaxing venue and food today for our staff to close out the year with an amazing cookout.
We would like to say congratulations to Coach Jay Brooks, Coach Scott Hartbarger, and Mrs. Michelle Brooks on their well deserved retirements. We wish you the best in your next chapter. You will be missed.
Thank you to First Bank of Franklin for sponsoring the awards at the Franklin High School Athletic Banquet! We appreciate your continued support of our student-athletes and Panther Athletics. Your partnership helps us recognize and celebrate the hard work and achievements of our Panthers.
Bus 30 will not run tomorrow (05/28/26).
Thursday, May 28th is NC Math 3 and Biology Retest Day. There will be no student dismissals from 8:05-12:30 on Thursday, May 28th.
We encourage students to turn in written permission to the front office before school starts if they plan to leave after their exam/test period is over.
Thank you. Please see the attached testing schedule
Wednesday is NC Math 1 Retest Day. There will be no student dismissals from 8:05-12:30 on Wednesday, May 26th
We encourage students to turn in written permission to the front office before school starts if they plan to leave after their exam/test period is over.
Thank you. Please see the attached testing schedule
We encourage students to turn in written permission to the front office before school starts if they plan to leave after their exam/test period is over.
Thank you. Please see the attached testing schedule
Bus 163 will not run the rest of this week (05/26/26 - 05/29/26).
Bus 30 will not run tommorow (05/26/26).
Bus 23 will not run this afternoon (05/22/26).
Bus 28 will not run tomorrow (05/22/26).
Please remember students will not be checked out between 8:05-12:30 on Friday due to state testing.
Please see the schedule attached.
Seniors: GRADUATION DAY
Jun 5, 2026
WCU RAMSEY CENTER
7:00 P.M
ARRIVAL TIME for Seniors: 3:30 -4:00
NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M.
We will practice the ceremony before graduation begins. You must meet in the WCU arena no later than 4:00 p.m. You will enter from the bottom floor. Look for a faculty member to tell you where to go.
We will adjust the seats of those students not in attendance if needed, so please arrive on time. If you are late, you will not walk!
After we practice from 5:00 to 6:00, we will have a cookout for all seniors in the creek lot across from the Ramsey Center. This is free for all seniors. If you would like to bring a blanket or chair, you are welcome to.
Students are not permitted to decorate their caps unless G.S. 115C-407.40 applies to you.
If you disrupt the ceremony in any way, your diploma will be held until your consequences have been determined. This includes, but is not limited to, flags under your gown and brought out on stage, and disrespectful or vulgar gestures on stage.
Make sure to bring your cap and gown. If, for some reason, you forget, see a senior sponsor. DO NOT GO BACK HOME!!!
Students, please park in the parking deck right across from the Ramsey Center. If a family member requires handicap parking, security will direct traffic and can help with parking or dropping off at the door.
Following the Ceremony, all seniors will march back into the auxiliary gym where each of you will receive an envelope of materials, including your diploma, from your senior sponsor. See the sponsor immediately following the ceremony in the auxiliary gym.
Due to the use of loud noises at graduation, such as air horns, please advise your friends and family NOT TO BRING THEM UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
It is a sign of disrespect when other friends and family cannot hear their graduate’s name called.
People with hearing aids or cochlear implants may suffer more medical damage due to air horns being used and will have to leave the facility and miss their graduate walking across the stage.
Air Horns are not allowed at graduation for any reason.
Jun 5, 2026
WCU RAMSEY CENTER
7:00 P.M
ARRIVAL TIME for Seniors: 3:30 -4:00
NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M.
We will practice the ceremony before graduation begins. You must meet in the WCU arena no later than 4:00 p.m. You will enter from the bottom floor. Look for a faculty member to tell you where to go.
We will adjust the seats of those students not in attendance if needed, so please arrive on time. If you are late, you will not walk!
After we practice from 5:00 to 6:00, we will have a cookout for all seniors in the creek lot across from the Ramsey Center. This is free for all seniors. If you would like to bring a blanket or chair, you are welcome to.
Students are not permitted to decorate their caps unless G.S. 115C-407.40 applies to you.
If you disrupt the ceremony in any way, your diploma will be held until your consequences have been determined. This includes, but is not limited to, flags under your gown and brought out on stage, and disrespectful or vulgar gestures on stage.
Make sure to bring your cap and gown. If, for some reason, you forget, see a senior sponsor. DO NOT GO BACK HOME!!!
Students, please park in the parking deck right across from the Ramsey Center. If a family member requires handicap parking, security will direct traffic and can help with parking or dropping off at the door.
Following the Ceremony, all seniors will march back into the auxiliary gym where each of you will receive an envelope of materials, including your diploma, from your senior sponsor. See the sponsor immediately following the ceremony in the auxiliary gym.
Due to the use of loud noises at graduation, such as air horns, please advise your friends and family NOT TO BRING THEM UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
It is a sign of disrespect when other friends and family cannot hear their graduate’s name called.
People with hearing aids or cochlear implants may suffer more medical damage due to air horns being used and will have to leave the facility and miss their graduate walking across the stage.
Air Horns are not allowed at graduation for any reason.