Tuesday, 10/8 is the Rock Yellow for Tuscola day for our Mountain 7 Conference Spirit Week . Don't forget loose change for Coins for Conference. Please see our Facebook page or livefeed at https://fhs.macon.k12.nc.us/o/fhs/live-feed for more info.
Homecoming Week Starts Monday!!!
Bring your coins and wear your colors!!
📣 Attention Panther Nation! 📣
Homecoming Week is just around the corner (starting 10/7), and this year, we’re taking a different approach! As we support our surrounding counties affected by Hurricane Helene, let’s focus on community, unity, and spirit rather than competition.
🗓️ Spirit Days:
Monday: Wear blue to support West Henderson and Smoky Mountain! 💙
Tuesday: Rock yellow for Tuscola! 💛
Wednesday: Don your purple for North Henderson! 💜
Thursday: Go green for East Henderson! 💚
Friday: Wear red to Show your Panther pride and support Pisgah! ❤️
✨ Fundraiser Alert! ✨
As part of our Homecoming Week, we’re reaching out to support our neighboring counties impacted by Hurricane Helene. “Coins for Conference” is a special campaign dedicated to raising funds for schools within our conference that have faced significant damage and loss. They need our help to rebuild, recover, and restore the resources essential for their students and staff.
Every penny counts! We invite FHS students, staff, and our entire community to contribute any loose change or cash throughout the week. Donation buckets will be set up around campus, making it easy to lend a helping hand. Together, we can help provide the essentials they need to recover and rebuild.
Thank you for showing up for our neighbors and helping us make a meaningful impact. Let’s come together to lift up those who need it most! 💪💖
Let’s uplift our community and make a meaningful impact together!
Thank you for your support! 💪💖 #FHSFamily #Homecoming2024 #CoinsForConference
PreACT, originally scheduled for a virtual day on Oct. 8 has been moved to Oct. 30, which is already a scheduled half day. October the 8th will no longer be a virtual day. October 8th will be a normal school day for all students. October 30th which was a scheduled half-day will be a virtual day for all FHS students except 10th graders. The PreACT is a state mandated exam for all 10th grade students.
PSAT should remain on schedule for Oct. 18, which is already a teacher workday.
SAT, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 has been moved to a makeup date Oct. 19.
Macon County Schools-Franklin, Highlands & Nantahala will be closed for students on Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2. Both days will be optional workdays for faculty & staff. Meal pickup for students will be available on Wednesday, October 2 from 11:00-12:00 at East Franklin Elementary School, Iotla Valley Elementary School, Cartoogechaye Elementary School and South Macon Elementary School. The Macon County School System, in collaboration with the Macon County Emergency Management staff, will continue to provide school system updates as they become available.
**The planned Virtual Day for FHS Students on October 8th in order for 10th graders to take the required PreACT will be postponed. If school is in session, this will be a normal instructional day for FHS Students.
Monday, September 30, Macon County Schools are closed to students and will be an optional teacher workday due to the lack of emergency and communication connectivity.
From FHS Golf Coach Ryan Raby
Panther Golf fans, needless to say, Monday's tournament has been postponed. Many people have much bigger concerns right now than a golf tournament. Like everyone else, I have had no service. I had to come to the verizon store to get on their wifi. We will work with our friends at Trillium and come up with a date to reschedule as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please pray for all affected.
The JV football game scheduled against Tuscola has been postponed until 10/7 and will played at home. If you know a JV football player please relay the message as internet and cell service is still down throughout most of the county.
The Varsity football game will be played Monday @ 7pm at Tuscola.
Varsity will practice today @ 3pm.
Varsity Football @ Tuscola has been canceled. The Athletic Directors and Coaches for each school are working to reschedule the game. We will update here once we know more.
Stay safe!!
Congratulations to Franklin's Kyrah Bowles on her commitment to continue her volleyball and academic career at Maryville College! Go Scots!!
Congratulations to Franklin's Kendall Rumans on her commitment to continue her softball and academic career at Appalachian State!
27-0 - That’s the record the past two days as FHS Tennis won Every.Single. One of their individual and doubles matches against 3 different conference foes. They remain undefeated in the Mountain 7 Conference standings. 🙌
This group of seniors now boast a total team record of 58-6 in their high school careers. 🎾
#proudtobeapanther🐾
Wayah Insurance Player of the Game
Monday was an amazing night for soccer at FHS! While we didn’t get the win on the scoreboard, our players had an opportunity to give back to the community. They offered many of our future Panthers Soccer Players a chance to experience taking the field with the team.
In a perfect world, we would have won the match, as well. However, tonight gave the men on the team a glimpse of what it’s like to be a mentor.
Also, we can’t thank the fans enough for the amazing support you showed tonight! You cheered the team on all the way through. You helped create an atmosphere that gave the guys on the team a burst of energy to keep up the effort.
Proud to be a Franklin Panther!
Macon County Schools is proud to announce the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Franklin High School, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for our community’s students.
The new Franklin High School will be a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide a modern and engaging learning environment. The school will feature advanced classrooms aimed at fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and enriching opportunities for our students.
“This new high school represents a tremendous leap forward for our community,” said Josh Lynch, Macon County Schools Superintendent. “We are thrilled to break ground on a project that will provide our students with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and thrive in an ever-evolving world.”
Community members, local leaders, faculty, staff and students are all invited to join us for this momentous occasion as we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in education for our town. The ceremony will include remarks from key stakeholders, a symbolic groundbreaking event, and an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the project and its impact. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Renee Burt 828-524-3314 ext. 1020 or renee.burt@macon.k12.nc.us no later than October 9, 2024.
Mr. Gibson spent time last week at the Macon County Fairgrounds helping show livestock with some very special buddies.
On Wednesday, September 18, Macon County students attended Noon Rotary. During this time, students were able to share about their experiences with Southwestern Community College Public Safety pathway and the new Firefighter Academy. In addition, Hunter Jamison, a former Franklin High School graduate and current employee of the Macon County Sheriff's Office, was able to share his experience as he is a product of the Public Safety pathway. A very special shout out to Larry Pickens for his dedication to this program and these students! Students pictured: Leighton Benedict-FHS, Tiana Gregory-FHS, David Rogers-FHS, Maveric Waldroop-FHS, Gavin Small-Highlands School and Hunter Jamison-Macon County Sheriff's Offfice.
What a fun Friday! Doing some biomonitoring in the Little TN River! We were able to see Asian clams, a lampmussel, darters, crawfish, minnows and Trout!! If you have never snorkeled the river, it is fun and challenging!! Thank you to Jason Meador from Mainspring for leading our Natural Resources 2 classes!!
Foundations of Health Science students are learning about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)! #maconcteworks Franklin High School Macon County Schools, NC
Panther football senior Braydon Hervey has earned statewide recognition. With 491 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns in his first three games, Braydon Hervey is off to a historic start, leading Franklin to 20-point wins over Murphy, Robbinsville and Swain.
Recently the N.C. High School Athletic Association named Hervey the first-ever male winner of its new Performance of the Month award, given to just two athletes across the state for the month of August.
The senior has also posted two interceptions including one returned for a touchdown, and 140 return yards for an all-purpose total of 631.
Pictured: Hervey stiffarms a Swain defender at the Panther Pit Sept. 6. After a Week 4 bye, Franklin travels to East Henderson tonight (
Press photo/Will Woolever)
