Franklin High School

Bus #156 will not run this afternoon (03/25/25).

Juniors! Registration time is here! There are many things to consider as a rising high school senior. In order to qualify to be 4yr University bound students will need a Math course beyond Math3 and 2 levels of a foreign language. These are not typically required for a community college admission or high school diploma. Seniors must have a full 4 class schedule in the fall, but may register for up to 2 'Release' periods for their spring semester. If graduation requirements are met they may choose not to return for classes in the spring. (These students are welcome to participate in all senior activities like prom, grad walk and graduation.) Seniors may decide to use elective requests to complete a pathway in Career and Technical courses, complete a community college certificate in a vocational area or earn transferable credit with AP classes or online CCP courses (qualify with a 3.0 unweighted GPA). Rising seniors need to be thinking about their plan after graduation and planning accordingly for further education, beginning a career or military service. All rising seniors are encouraged to discuss these options with parents and guardians. Senior registration begins next week. Please give your decisions some serious thought. Please take these decisions seriously. Schedule changes will only be considered for the following reasons: 1) You are registered for a course you have already passed 2) You have a course with a prerequisite that you have not completed 3) Your schedule is missing a required course

🎉 Exciting News for Franklin High Senior, Graham Caldwell (Class of 2025)! 🎓 We are thrilled to share that Graham has been accepted into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)—one of the most prestigious and selective universities in the world! With an acceptance rate of just 6.7%, this is an extraordinary achievement and a historic moment for Franklin High School, as Graham is the first known FHS student to receive an acceptance from MIT. MIT is renowned for its rigorous academics and groundbreaking research in science, engineering, and technology. Graham’s acceptance is a testament to his hard work, intellect, and dedication to learning. No matter what path he chooses, this incredible milestone reflects his outstanding accomplishments. Congratulations, Graham! We are so proud of you and excited to see what’s next for your future! 🎉👏

Attention FHS Juniors & Parents! ACT Testing for Juniors will take place tomorrow, March 18th. There will NOT be a virtual day for testing. While your testing location will remain the same, your test administrator may change. Testing Details: Room assignments have been sent to your school email. Arrive by 8:00 AM (Doors open at 7:45 AM). Fully charge your iPad & have TestNav downloaded. No late arrivals allowed—testing begins promptly! Early dismissals from testing session. Testing ends around 12:35 PM. Juniors may leave after the testing session is complete with written permission or report to 3rd period after lunch. Juniors will not be given permission to leave without written permission from a parent or guardian. Bring: Photo ID (Driver’s License, School ID, etc.) Permitted Calculator Pencils for scratch paper Snack for break FULLY CHARGED iPad Do NOT Bring: Phones or unauthorized electronics Textbooks, highlighters, or reading material

Bus #21 will NOT run tomorrow (03/17/25) - morning AND afternoon.

Parents and students, the ACT will be administered to all 11th grade students on Tuesday, March 18. Juniors will report to their original testing room by 8:00 on Tuesday morning. Remember to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast and bring a snack for the break. Juniors should also bring a parent note if they plan to leave after the test. In addition, if any 9th, 10th or 12th grade student needs to be checked out during the day a parent note should be brought to the front desk on Tuesday morning so we can plan accordingly.

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Orrin Mynes, a senior at Franklin High School (Class of 2025), has been selected to receive the prestigious University of Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship! 🌟 This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements, leadership, and a commitment to service—qualities that Orrin embodies wholeheartedly. The Volunteer Scholarship not only provides financial support but also connects recipients to the rich traditions of the University of Tennessee, helping them succeed academically and beyond. 📚💡 Orrin has worked incredibly hard throughout his high school career, excelling in his studies, participating in extracurricular activities, and giving back to the community. His selection for this honor is a testament to his dedication, perseverance, and bright future ahead. 🌟 Please join us in congratulating Orrin on this well-deserved achievement! We can't wait to see all the amazing things he will accomplish at the University of Tennessee and beyond. 🎓🎉 #GoVols! #PantherPride

📢 Attention FHS Juniors & Parents! The statewide ACT issues have been resolved, and the test has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 18th. There will NOT be a virtual day for testing. While your testing location will remain the same, your test administrator may change. 🔹 Testing Details: 📍 Room assignments have been sent to your school email. ⏰ Arrive by 8:00 AM (Doors open at 7:45 AM). ⚡ Fully charge your iPad & have TestNav downloaded. 🚫 No late arrivals allowed—testing begins promptly! 🚫 Early Dismissals from testing session ⏳ Testing ends around 12:35 PM. Juniors may leave after the testing session is complete with written permission or report to 3rd period after lunch. Students will not be given permission to leave without written permission from a parent or guardian. ✅ Bring: • Photo ID (Driver’s License, School ID, etc.) • Permitted Calculator • Pencils for scratch paper • Snack for break • FULLY CHARGED iPad 🚫 Do NOT Bring: • Phones or unauthorized electronics • Textbooks, highlighters, or reading material

Bus #21 will not run mornings through next Tuesday (03/18/25). It will run afternoons. Next Wednesday (03/19/25), it should resume normal operations. Bus #39 will not run tomorrow afternoon (03/14/25). Bus #110 will not run tomorrow (03/14/25) morning or afternoon

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Nathan McAllister! 🎉 Franklin High School senior Nathan McAllister (Class of 2025) has been selected as a Morehead-Cain Scholarship recipient! 🏆🎓 Nathan will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a full, four-year merit scholarship—one of the most prestigious academic awards in the nation. The Morehead-Cain Scholarship is awarded to exceptional students who demonstrate leadership, character, scholarship, and physical vigor. It provides fully funded tuition, room & board, and unique summer enrichment experiences across the globe! 🌍✨ Nathan’s hard work, dedication, and leadership have earned him this incredible opportunity, and we could not be prouder! Congratulations Nathan!! #PantherPride

Attention Class of 2026 & Guardians! All rising 12th-grade students are required to have the Meningococcal Conjugate Booster by the 30th day of the 2025-2026 school year. Please make arrangements to receive this vaccine as soon as possible. If your student has already received the required vaccine, kindly provide a copy of their vaccination record to our school nurse, Vanessa Wimpey. For those with religious or medical exemptions, please notify Nurse Wimpey so the necessary documentation can be completed. Thank you for your attention to this important requirement!

Bus #21 will not run tomorrow morning (03/13/25). We will keep you updated about the afternoon route when we receive more information.

Attention FHS Parents and Students. Wednesday, March 12th will be a remote learning day for all FHS students including 11th grade. The ACT will be rescheduled when we have approval to move forward. Message from DPI "The NCDPI is aware of a technical issue with the ACT Now/Test Center Manager (TCM) software that impacted testing across the state. The NCDPI has been in contact with ACT and ACT is working to investigate and provide resolution. PSUs are instructed not to reschedule testing until the NCDPI provides resolution from ACT that testing can resume without interruption." Thank you for your understanding.

Juniors! The ACT is tomorrow! Room Assignments for Testing have been sent to your school email. Report to your room no later than 8:00 am. Doors will be open at 7:45 am. Make sure your I-Pad is charged. Do not be late!!! Testing should end around 12:35 pm. What to Bring: - An acceptable photo ID (Like Driver's License, School ID, etc.) - A Permitted Calculator - Pencils to use on scratch paper - A Snack for During Break -FULLY CHARGED IPAD -TestNav (available in Self-Service) needs to be downloaded on your IPAD. What Not to Bring: - Textbook - Highlighters - Reading Material - Phone or other electronic devices besides a permitted calculator You got this! Get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast!

Macon County Parent Information Night

Tomorrow, March 11th, an SCC rep will speak with all Sophomores about the Career & College Promise dual enrollment program. A follow-up meeting for interested Sophomores & parents is on Thursday, March 13th, at 5:30pm in the FHS Fine Arts Center. Come learn how CCP can benefit your student!

📢 Attention FHS Families! This Wednesday, March 12th, is a virtual day for all FHS students except juniors. Juniors need to report by 8 AM for the mandatory ACT exam, which ends at 12:35 PM. Morning transportation is provided, but students must arrange alternative transportation for after testing. Breakfast and a grab-and-go lunch will be available.

It is time to complete the annual online registration application for next school year. Please make sure to click on the "Online Registration Update" button to complete and submit your child/children's 'Macon County Schools 2025-2026' existing student registration. This information is REQUIRED to be reviewed and updated by a primary parent/guardian every school year. If you have other children who will be starting school in the fall, who need to be added to this application, you will be able to add them once you get to the student section. Simply click on the Add Student button on that section. Please contact the school your child currently attends if you have any questions or issues with the application. https://560.ncsis.gov/campus/portal/psu560macon.jsp

A Huge Thank You to Principal Sutton & Volunteers! With Macon Middle School (MMS) and Franklin High School (FHS) sharing athletic spaces at MMS, we’re incredibly grateful for Principal Mark Sutton and all the dedicated volunteers who worked hard to improve the fields! Thanks to their efforts, new sod has been installed, making an immediate and much-needed improvement. While significant progress was made, the project isn’t fully complete—eight pallets of sod weren’t enough to cover everything. If you’d like to help Mr. Sutton secure more sod to finish these incredible facilities, please reach out to him at mark.sutton@macon.k12.nc.us or by calling Macon Middle. Thank you again to everyone who got their hands dirty!

🚨 Record Alert! 🚨 Tonight at East Henderson, the Lady Panthers dominated with a 10-0 victory over the Eagles! 💥 Junior Kendall Rumans put on a show, crushing 2 home runs and racking up 5 RBIs! 🔥 With that performance, she has officially tied the Career RBI record held by Lady Panther legend Haeli Bryson—and she’s still just a junior! 🏆🐾 Go Panthers!!