This message is for parents of FHS Sophomore Students. On Monday October 13th will be the PreACT test. This is a required test and students will need to arrange to be dropped off and then picked up after testing ends. More information will be released soon.
There will be a 200 question exemption test for Drivers Ed given on Saturday September 20th 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
Bus #28 will not run tomorrow (09/10/25) morning or afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
But 110 will not run today (09/09/25). We apologize for the last minute notice.
Panther Football Fans and Parents,
This week’s football schedule is a little different than usual, so we wanted to send a quick reminder:
JV Football will travel to Enka on Wednesday, kickoff at 6:00 PM.
• Please note: Enka has a strict no-bag policy.
• Admission is $8.
• Parking map is included below.
Varsity Football will host East Henderson on Thursday at WCU. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM.
• Due to WCU football practice, gates will not open until 6:30 PM.
Thank you for your support, and we’ll see you at the games!
Bus 159 will run tomorrow morning (09/03/25), but it will not run in the afternoon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Big thank you to Mr. Pickens and his class who have been hard at work making and installing assitive rails for our gym bleachers.
Bus 23 will not run this afternoon (09/02).
We have found a driver and 23 will be back running tomorrow (09/03), morning & afternoon.
Senior portraits for the yearbook will be taken Monday and Tuesday of next week, September 8th and 9th, during the school day. THIS IS THE ONLY PORTRAIT THAT WILL BE USED IN THE YEARBOOK (pictures taken during the summer will not be used)
We will call you out by advisor groups to report to the Fine Arts Center for your picture. Formal outfits will be provided by Prestige
Guys- Bring or wear a plain white t-shirt to wear under the tuxedo shirt
Ladies- Prestige suggest wearing/bringing something strapless to be worn under the drape.
If you have any questions, please let me know
-Mr. Jessup
Bus 23 (IVE) will not run tomorrow morning (09/02/25). We are currently working on finding an afternoon sub and will notify you ASAP.
Parents,
We’re making great progress with lunch applications—thank you for your help! However, we still have quite a few outstanding. Our goal is to ensure every student who qualifies receives benefits.
⛔ Important: Once a balance has accrued, School Nutrition cannot retroactively apply free or reduced status.
✅ If a student qualifies for reduced lunch, it will be free this year.
🍎 Without a completed application, the cost of lunch is $4.00 per day.
We strongly encourage every family to complete the application—even if you think you may not qualify. Each year we find multiple families mid-year who would have qualified all along but assumed they did not.
🔗 Apply here: https://linqconnect.com/main
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!
We’re making great progress with lunch applications—thank you for your help! However, we still have quite a few outstanding. Our goal is to ensure every student who qualifies receives benefits.
⛔ Important: Once a balance has accrued, School Nutrition cannot retroactively apply free or reduced status.
✅ If a student qualifies for reduced lunch, it will be free this year.
🍎 Without a completed application, the cost of lunch is $4.00 per day.
We strongly encourage every family to complete the application—even if you think you may not qualify. Each year we find multiple families mid-year who would have qualified all along but assumed they did not.
🔗 Apply here: https://linqconnect.com/main
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!
Parents,
Currently, we have close to 560 students who have not completed a lunch application. Of those, nearly 250 qualified last year but have not renewed their application for this year.
Please remember: without a completed application, the cost of lunch is $4.00 per day.
If a student qualifies for reduced lunch, it will be free this year.
We strongly encourage every family to complete the application—even if you believe you may not qualify. Completing the form can benefit both your family and our school.
https://linqconnect.com/main
Currently, we have close to 560 students who have not completed a lunch application. Of those, nearly 250 qualified last year but have not renewed their application for this year.
Please remember: without a completed application, the cost of lunch is $4.00 per day.
If a student qualifies for reduced lunch, it will be free this year.
We strongly encourage every family to complete the application—even if you believe you may not qualify. Completing the form can benefit both your family and our school.
https://linqconnect.com/main
Please help us welcome Ms. Paige Robinson back home to Franklin High School! An FHS alumna and Macon County native, Ms. Robinson is excited to return as a faculty member in our Exceptional Children (EC) program.
She shares:
"Hi! My name is Paige Robinson. I am pleased to join the Franklin High School faculty this Fall. I am a native of Macon County and a graduate of Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University. I enjoy hiking to waterfalls, working out and spending time with my family, friends and Aussiedoodle, Flossy Mae. My most recent work experiences include directing a regional Diabetes Prevention Program for the seven westernmost counties of NC and teaching Health and Physical Education at Waynesville Middle School. I look forward to getting started in the EC program and getting to know everyone at Franklin High School. I had a wonderful experience as a student here at FHS and cannot wait to begin as a teacher! If we haven't met yet, please drop by and say hello!"
Welcome home, Ms. Robinson — we are thrilled to have you back at FHS!
She shares:
"Hi! My name is Paige Robinson. I am pleased to join the Franklin High School faculty this Fall. I am a native of Macon County and a graduate of Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University. I enjoy hiking to waterfalls, working out and spending time with my family, friends and Aussiedoodle, Flossy Mae. My most recent work experiences include directing a regional Diabetes Prevention Program for the seven westernmost counties of NC and teaching Health and Physical Education at Waynesville Middle School. I look forward to getting started in the EC program and getting to know everyone at Franklin High School. I had a wonderful experience as a student here at FHS and cannot wait to begin as a teacher! If we haven't met yet, please drop by and say hello!"
Welcome home, Ms. Robinson — we are thrilled to have you back at FHS!
Instructions on how to access Rooms for parents and how to set up and access the IC Parent Portal have been updated to reflect changes for this school year.
Help Us Welcome Ms. Ploch!
After longtime French teacher Ms. Welch began a new journey at East Franklin, FHS found itself in need of a second foreign language teacher. Word quickly spread that our very own Ms. Ploch, an ESL Assistant was a certified Spanish teacher. After a great conversation, she enthusiastically agreed to step into the classroom and join Mr. Jay in our Foreign Language Department.
From Ms. Ploch:
"Culture has always been vital to who I am. My parents instilled in me a love of art and the experience of other cultures, which ignited my passion to teach and share knowledge with others. I moved to America from Colombia, South America, to continue my education. Over the past 20 years, I have dedicated myself to educating both others and myself. During that time, I married the love of my life and we were blessed with two wonderful children. For the past 13 years, Franklin has been my home, where I have served the community through the Health Department by teaching diabetes prevention. My name is Maria Ploch, though everyone knows me as Ms. Maria."
We are excited to welcome Ms. Ploch into this new role and know she will make a tremendous impact on our students and school community!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, I want to make you aware of several important policies that impact all Franklin High School students.
Cell Phone Use
This year, North Carolina passed a state law addressing the use of cell phones in schools. In compliance with this law, Franklin High School has implemented a cell phone policy designed to support student focus, learning, and safety. Please review the attached Cell Phone Policy Handout for specific guidelines and expectations.
Attendance
Our attendance policy remains unchanged from the 2024–2025 school year. Regular attendance is essential for academic success, and we will continue to hold students accountable for making up missed time when absences occur. Please see the attached Attendance Policy Handout for details.
Tardy Policy (New for 2025–2026)
The one change this year is the addition of a policy for unexcused tardies. Being on time is critical to maintaining a productive classroom environment, and this new measure is intended to help reduce disruptions and set consistent expectations across all classes. The full explanation is included in the attached handout.
We appreciate your support as we work together to maintain a positive learning environment. These policies are in place to help prepare students for success both in and beyond high school.
If you have any questions after reviewing the attached documents, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for partnering with us for another successful school year.
FHS Administration
As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, I want to make you aware of several important policies that impact all Franklin High School students.
Cell Phone Use
This year, North Carolina passed a state law addressing the use of cell phones in schools. In compliance with this law, Franklin High School has implemented a cell phone policy designed to support student focus, learning, and safety. Please review the attached Cell Phone Policy Handout for specific guidelines and expectations.
Attendance
Our attendance policy remains unchanged from the 2024–2025 school year. Regular attendance is essential for academic success, and we will continue to hold students accountable for making up missed time when absences occur. Please see the attached Attendance Policy Handout for details.
Tardy Policy (New for 2025–2026)
The one change this year is the addition of a policy for unexcused tardies. Being on time is critical to maintaining a productive classroom environment, and this new measure is intended to help reduce disruptions and set consistent expectations across all classes. The full explanation is included in the attached handout.
We appreciate your support as we work together to maintain a positive learning environment. These policies are in place to help prepare students for success both in and beyond high school.
If you have any questions after reviewing the attached documents, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for partnering with us for another successful school year.
FHS Administration
🍎 Nutrition Alert – Important Lunch Information for 2025–2026
Per MCS School Nutrition, lunches will not be free this school year for all FHS students unless the student qualifies for Free or Reduced Meals.
✅ Students who qualify for Reduced Meals will receive lunch at no cost.
📄 Even if you believe you may not qualify, we strongly encourage all families to complete the Free/Reduced Meal Application.
Completing the application can help your family and our school in more ways than you might realize. Income guidelines for qualification change yearly. You must complete a new application each August.
www.linqconnect.com
🍎 Alerta Nutricional – Información Importante sobre el Almuerzo 2025–2026
Según el Departamento de Nutrición Escolar de MCS, los almuerzos no serán gratuitos este año escolar para todos los estudiantes de FHS, a menos que el estudiante califique para comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido.
✅ Los estudiantes que califican para comidas a precio reducido recibirán el almuerzo sin costo.
📄 Incluso si cree que no califica, recomendamos encarecidamente que todas las familias completen la Solicitud de Comidas Gratuitas o a Precio Reducido.
Completar la solicitud puede ayudar a su familia y a nuestra escuela de más formas de las que imagina. Las pautas de ingresos para calificar cambian cada año. Debe completar una nueva solicitud cada agosto.
www.linqconnect.com
Please help us welcome Mrs. Jessica Cantrell home to FHS!
A proud FHS alumna, Mrs. Cantrell returns to her alma mater with two decades of experience in education. She has served as both an elementary classroom teacher and a media/technology specialist, and now brings her expertise to our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department.
We’re excited to have Mrs. Cantrell leading our Early Childhood Education program, where she will help prepare high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in education and child development.
A message from Mrs. Cantrell:
“With twenty years of experience as an educator, I have had the privilege of serving as both an elementary classroom teacher and a media/technology specialist. I am excited to join the Career and Technical Education (CTE) department as a teacher of Early Childhood Education and Child Development. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with students while preparing the next generation of educators and child development professionals.”
Welcome back, Mrs. Cantrell!
🍎 Nutrition Alert – Important Lunch Information for 2025–2026
Per MCS School Nutrition, lunches will not be free this school year for all FHS students unless the student qualifies for Free or Reduced Meals.
✅ Students who qualify for Reduced Meals will receive lunch at no cost.
📄 Even if you believe you may not qualify, we strongly encourage all families to complete the Free/Reduced Meal Application.
Completing the application can help your family and our school in more ways than you might realize. Income guidelines for qualification change yearly. You must complete a new application each August.
www.linqconnect.com
No matter how much we prepare, Franklin High never truly feels ready until it’s blessed by the incredible community volunteers from Discover Church and their I Love My Town event.
We are so grateful for the selfless volunteers who gave their time and energy this morning to serve our campus. Your willingness to step in and bless our school makes a lasting impact—thank you, Discover Church, for always supporting FHS! ❤️🤍
