Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding performance in Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) at the State SkillsUSA Competition in Greensboro:
🥈 2nd Place – Caden Slawson
🥉 3rd Place – Ashton Zari
4th Place – Brayden Killian
5th Place – Brayln Wright
We are incredibly proud of each of you for representing Franklin High School with excellence!

Congratulations to Savanna Hopkins for placing 2nd in the state in CPR/First Aid at the SkillsUSA State Competition in Greensboro!

Congratulations to Addie Deal for placing in the top 3 in the State for her Supervised Agricultural Project!!!
We are so proud of you Addie! She will travel to Raleigh in June to interview and then find out her final placing!
We are so proud of you Addie! She will travel to Raleigh in June to interview and then find out her final placing!

Franklin High School would like to give a shoutout to Countryside Chevrolet for their generous $10,000 donation to our football program for the purchase of new helmets for our players.
Thank you for your support!!!
Thank you for your support!!!

FHS students had a strong showing at the SkillsUSA State Conference:
First Aid/CPR
2nd Place – Savanna Hopkins
EMT
3rd Place – Franklin Blount
3rd Place – Dylan Espinoza Monzon
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
2nd Place – Caden Slawson
3rd Place – Ashton Zari
4th Place – Brayden Killian
5th Place – Brayln Wright
Great work representing Franklin High School.
First Aid/CPR
2nd Place – Savanna Hopkins
EMT
3rd Place – Franklin Blount
3rd Place – Dylan Espinoza Monzon
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
2nd Place – Caden Slawson
3rd Place – Ashton Zari
4th Place – Brayden Killian
5th Place – Brayln Wright
Great work representing Franklin High School.
Bus #21 will not run tomorrow morning (04/17/26), but it will run in the afternoon.
Congratulations to FHS Senior Mark Vanhook on being awarded a prestigious 4-year Air Force ROTC Scholarship! ✈️
This highly competitive scholarship will cover full tuition and fees at the college of his choice, along with additional benefits for books and living expenses. The Air Force ROTC program is designed to develop future leaders through a combination of academic coursework, leadership training, and physical preparation, ultimately leading to a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force after graduation.
Mark’s achievement reflects his hard work, leadership, and commitment to serving something greater than himself. We are incredibly proud of him and excited to see all he will accomplish in the future!.
This highly competitive scholarship will cover full tuition and fees at the college of his choice, along with additional benefits for books and living expenses. The Air Force ROTC program is designed to develop future leaders through a combination of academic coursework, leadership training, and physical preparation, ultimately leading to a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force after graduation.
Mark’s achievement reflects his hard work, leadership, and commitment to serving something greater than himself. We are incredibly proud of him and excited to see all he will accomplish in the future!.

Shoutout to Mr. Bowles, our FHS Foods teacher, on being selected as this month’s Powerful Panther by the Student Leadership class! 🐾
Your impact in and out of the classroom does not go unnoticed. We appreciate all you do for our students each day.
Congratulations, Mr. Bowles! 👏

Franklin High School is proud to announce our student-athletes who have been selected as finalists for the 64th WNC Sports Awards, hosted by the Mountain Amateur Athletic Club and held May 3 at the Omni Grove Park Inn!
👏 Congratulations to our honorees:
🎓 Scholarship Recipients
• Abigail Pope
• Amy Lopez
🏆 Athlete of the Year Finalists
• Bristol Brooks
• Garrett Young
🏅 Major Sport Finalist
• Garrett Young
• Kendall Rumans
🥇 Minor Sport Finalist
• Garrett Young
• Ken Modlin
📚 Academic Finalist
• Isabella Shope
🌟 Olympic Sport Finalist
• Michelle Ortega
👟 Team Finalist
• Female Track & Field Team
We are incredibly proud of these outstanding Panthers for their dedication, hard work, and excellence both on and off the field. Best of luck at the awards banquet!









Bus 30 is not running this afternoon. We apologize for the last minute notice.
Bus 157 will not run tomorrow (04/08/26). This is for both morning and afternoon routes (not running at all).
Shoutout to Mr. Gibson and Mrs. Roper during National Assistant Principals Week!
Thank you both for everything you do to support our students, staff, and school community at Franklin High School. Your leadership, dedication, and care make a difference every single day—we appreciate you!

There will be a 200 question exemption test for Drivers Ed given on Saturday May 2nd at 9am at Franklin High School. Any student who will be the age of 14 1/2 yrs old by this date is able to take this test. To register, you will need to visit the wncdrivingschool.com website. You must bring iPad in order to be able to take the test. Please read all information for study materials and items needed on the website. Cost is $65 cash

Parents of rising Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend our Dual Enrollment Information Night at Franklin High School! Join us in the Fine Arts Center at 5:30 on April 14 to learn about ways that qualifying students can earn tuition-free college credit!
Bus 30 will not run this afternoon (04/06/26)
FFA had an incredible day at the Area 1 Regional Envirothon Competition! 🌿🌎
Proud of our two teams — Forest Freaks (2nd place) and Hellbenders (4th place) — for qualifying for the state competition! Their hard work, teamwork, and knowledge truly showed.
It was also great to have the Macon Middle FFA group join us — they placed 2nd in their division and are headed to state as well!


🏃♂️🔥 Congratulations to our Franklin Panthers on earning All-WNC honors in Indoor Track & Field!
We are proud to celebrate the following athletes and coaches for their outstanding performances this season:
🏅 All-WNC Coaches of the Year
Melissa Ward & Matt Harlfinger
🏅 All-WNC Selections
• Michelle Ortega – 300M, 55M
• CJ Engert – High Jump
• Reid Laseter – 300M
🏅 All-WNC 4x200 Relay Team
Gabe Harrison, Reid Laseter, Ken Modlin, Siler Kinsland
Check out this article from Citizen Times:
Meet the 2026 All-WNC high school indoor track and field teams

Franklin High School is excited to welcome Coach Justin Moffitt as our new Head Women’s Basketball Coach!
Coach Moffitt currently serves as a teacher at Mountain View Intermediate (MVI) and stepped into the role of Interim Head Coach during this past season. He brings a wealth of experience from coaching both men’s and women’s high school basketball, along with several years of involvement in the Macon County Recreation and Travel Leagues.
We are thrilled to have Coach Moffitt leading our Lady Panthers and look forward to the passion, leadership, and commitment he will bring to our program.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Moffitt to his new role!

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Head Football Coach Josh Brooks on being named the NCHSAA Foundation's 2026 Tony Webb Outstanding Coach of the Year Award Winner!! 🎉
Raleigh, NC - Josh Brooks has built a remarkable career at Franklin High School defined by sustained excellence, leadership, and a deep commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the field. In 24 years as head football coach, Brooks has established one of the most consistent and respected programs in the state, surpassing 150 career wins while leading the Panthers to 15 state playoff appearances, multiple conference championships, and a trip to the 2A West Regional Final.
His impact extends far beyond wins and losses. Brooks has played a significant leadership role across North Carolina as President of the North Carolina Coaches Association, helping guide opportunities and direction for coaches and student-athletes statewide.
Known for his servant leadership, Brooks consistently prioritizes the growth and well-being of his players, mentoring them through challenges while instilling confidence, discipline, and life lessons that extend beyond the game. The respect he earns from his athletes is evident, as many view him not only as a coach but as a mentor and role model who leads with integrity, compassion, and consistency.
Brooks has also demonstrated a strong commitment to his community through service initiatives, including organizing relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and leading his team in efforts to support those in need. Whether navigating adversity, improving facilities, or advocating for his players and fellow coaches, Brooks consistently leads with purpose and impact.
His career reflects the very best of high school athletics, and he continues to leave a lasting legacy on his school, his community, and the state of North Carolina.

We are proud of our CAMINO Club for representing Franklin High School this evening at the Cowee School Speaker Series, “Where We Live: History, Nature, and Culture.”
Our students presented “More Than One Story: Latino Student Voices,” sharing their experiences, perspectives, and stories with the community. Their voices were powerful, authentic, and a reminder of the importance of listening, learning, and celebrating the diverse stories that make up our school and community.
Thank you to Cowee School for the opportunity and to our students for their courage and leadership.






