Great day at Parker Meadows!
Franklin High School’s Interact Club hosted a special event for Ms. Dailey and Ms. Houston’s classes, planned by Laurel Smith. Thanks to her hard work, students enjoyed an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and connection.
We’re proud of our Interact members for making this such a meaningful experience for everyone involved.
Bus 21 is not running this morning (03/30/26). We apologize for the last minute notice.
🔥🏆 BIG TIME FINISH FOR A PANTHER! 🏆🔥 Congratulations to Garrett Young on his dominant 10-1 major decision victory to secure 3rd place at the NHSCA National Tournament! 💪🤼♂️ With this performance, Garrett also earns All-American status, cementing himself among the best in the nation! 🇺🇸 Hard work, grit, and determination all season long paid off on the big stage. We are proud of you, Garrett! 🐾🔥 #PantherPride
Hey FHS families! It’s officially time for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to pick their electives. Registration is happening this Tuesday, March 31.
Students, check your email for the course catalog and everything you need to get started. Parents, please talk with your students about which classes match their goals and interests.
Advisors will be helping everyone officially sign up this Tuesday.
Students, bring your list of courses and a charged iPad!
Students, check your email for the course catalog and everything you need to get started. Parents, please talk with your students about which classes match their goals and interests.
Advisors will be helping everyone officially sign up this Tuesday.
Students, bring your list of courses and a charged iPad!
Bus #39 will not run tomorrow afternoon (03/25/26).
FHS STEM-E Club had a great day at the WNC Environmental Summit at Haywood Community College! 🌎👏
We could not be more proud of our students and teachers!
Macon County just earned FIRST PLACE in all three divisions of the SMART Tank competition out of 17 team from across the region competing:
🏆 Franklin High School (High School Division) – Caleb Birdsell & Coraline Gregory
🏆 Macon Middle School (Middle School Division)
🏆 Highlands School (Elementary Division)
A huge thank you to Sarah Weresuk, Bryan Wilkinson, and Maci Bears for the incredible work they’ve done preparing and supporting our students. Your leadership makes opportunities like this possible.
SMART Tank is a “Shark Tank”-style entrepreneurship competition sponsored by the STEM-E Program through the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, and our students truly shined on this stage.
We look forward to having you join us tomorrow night for the 7th Annual UNIFY March Madness in the Panther Den! Come help celebrate our students and let's make tomorrow night special! The Parade of Champions will begin at 5:30pm and the game tipping off at 6:00pm. A good time will be had by all, see you there!
Bus 162 will not run this morning (03/23/26), driver sick. It should be good for the afternoon. We apologize for the last minute notice.
This Wednesday starting at 5:30 PM, one of the most exciting and meaningful events of the year takes place, the FHS UNIFY March Madness Event! This is a night you won’t want to miss.
Join us for the Parade of Champions at 5:30 PM on Panther Drive, followed by the UNIFY March Madness event at 6:00 PM in the gym.
Be sure to arrive early, this event is often standing room only as students, staff, and the community will pack the Den to support this incredible program.
Admission is completely FREE!
UNIFY Spirit Week
Monday (23rd): Wear BLUE
Tuesday (24th): Wear PURPLE
Wednesday (25th): Wear RED & WHITE
UNIFY Game Night! Get your free shirt at the game!
Thursday (26th): Wear GREEN
Friday (27th): Wear UNIFY SHIRTS
Tonight we crowned our 2026 Mr. and Miss FHS — Mr. Addix Sutton and Miss Abigail Pope! 👑
Congratulations to Addix and Abigail, as well as the entire Mr. and Miss FHS Court.
Gabe Harrison, Siler Kinsland, Reid Laseter, and Ken Modlin break a 33-year-old school record 🏆🔥
Congratulations, boys! 👏
Congratulations, boys! 👏
📣 Franklin High School Shines at the WCU Math Competition! 🧮🎉
We are incredibly proud of our students for their outstanding performance at the Western Carolina University Math Competition!
👏 Individual Honors:
• Deyton Randall — Top 10 in Level 3
• Hai Tong Huang — 🥉 3rd Place in Level 3
• Ariana Bohorquez — Top 10 in Level 2
🏆 Team Results:
• 🥉 3rd Place — Level 2
• 🥈 2nd Place — Level 3
We are incredibly proud of our students for their outstanding performance at the Western Carolina University Math Competition!
👏 Individual Honors:
• Deyton Randall — Top 10 in Level 3
• Hai Tong Huang — 🥉 3rd Place in Level 3
• Ariana Bohorquez — Top 10 in Level 2
🏆 Team Results:
• 🥉 3rd Place — Level 2
• 🥈 2nd Place — Level 3
Bus #157 will NOT run Thursday afternoon. It will NOT run Friday (morning or afternoon) either.
FHS Students!!
There are a limited number of yearbooks left to order. See Mr. Jessup to order or you can order online at https://jostensyearbooks.com
There are a limited number of yearbooks left to order. See Mr. Jessup to order or you can order online at https://jostensyearbooks.com
UNIFY SPIRIT WEEK!!💙🪩✨🏀💛
March 23rd through 27th!
Dress your best for our UNIFY WEEK🥳
Bus #161 will not run in the morning (03/17/26).
Due to current weather conditions & the forecast for below freezing temperatures overnight and early morning, Macon County Schools- Franklin area will operate on a 3-hour delay for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 with no buses on icy roads
FHS 3-Hour Delayed Schedule (inclement weather)
Class Periods
1st period: 11:05 – 12:05
2nd period: 12:10 – 1:30
3rd period: 1:35 – 2:20
4th period: 2:25 – 3:10
Lunches
1st lunch: 12:10 – 12:35
2nd/3rd lunch: 12:35 – 1:00
4th lunch: 1:05 – 1:30
**Students that meet for MAT143 with Ms. Merritt will meet at 11:05.
🎉 FREE PROM DRESSES! 👗
Saturday, March 21st
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Smoky Mountain High School
100 Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva, NC 28779
All students welcome!!
This event is made possible by an official chapter of Becca’s Closet.
The event is open to all students in Jackson and surrounding counties and provides free formal gowns to students — one gown per student.
✨ Donations accepted and greatly appreciated!
Please forgive the second message. In our first message we accidentally omitted a recognition.
🎓 Scholarship Recognition
Kaylee Roten received the FBLA Professional Division Scholarship.
