Franklin High School

Good afternoon, the deadline for yearbook senior ads is quickly approaching, and students and parents may be wondering where and how to submit their ad. The deadline to submit senior ad paperwork is November 8th with pictures being due by November 18th. Senior ads are located in the back of the yearbook and are a way for parents and or family members to congratulate their young adults on graduating high school. They are composed of pictures of the student and a note written from parents, guardians, siblings or anyone interested in purchasing a space for the student. Ad packets can be picked up from the front office or by emailing the business team at fhs.yearbook@macon.k12.nc.us Thank you and if you have any questions please feel free to contact a member of the FHS Laurel Leaf team.

Below you will find a link to the video “A Walk Through FHS” that was shown at the Macon County Board of Education/Macon County Board of County Commissioners Joint Meeting earlier this week. "A Walk Through FHS" https://vimeo.com/762665961

Congratulations to the FHS Marching Panther Regiment for their awards on Saturday, their last performance at the Southern Invitational Championships!! Silver Division Colorguard Champions Silver Division Drum Major Champions Skip Wells Most Distinguished Band Award Class AA Best Colorguard Class AA Best Drum Major Class AA Second Place Band From Buddy Huckabee. "I am sooo proud...for the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW this honor was presented to us by his mother (in memory of Skip Wells)…..we received the highest honor at the Southern Invitational Championships! Franklin HS band was chosen AGAIN as the most respectable and respected, honorable and best sportsmanship/spirited group OVERALL out of 27 bands at the Championships!! To me as a director, EVERYTHING ELSE is all “just plastic”… but this one is the BEST ONE A DIRECTOR COULD EVER RECEIVE." #gopanthers #panthernation #pantherpride #FHSpanthersmarchingregiment

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Here is this Week in Sports! Come out and support FHS athletics! #gopanthers #pantherproud #panthernation

Congratulations to the The FHS Marching Panther Regiment competed in the heart of Atlanta Saturday against many of the best bands in the southeast! The band won: 1st Place OVERALL Percussion of the day 1st Place OVERALL Colorguard of the day 1st Place OVERALL Music Performance 1st Place OVERALL Visual Performance 1st Place OVERALL - GRAND CHAMPIONS!!

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Macon County Schools! It's everything Macon County Schools, in your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3CyB4tu Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3TkKZso

Here is the FHS Week in Sports! Support FHS Sports! #gopanthers #pantherpride #panthernation #panthersports

Franklin High School will be offering the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12th. This is a voluntary test - you will not be required to take this exam. High achievement on the exam will make you eligible for National Merit Scholarships. The cost of this exam is $18. If you are interested in participating, please come check in with Mr. Gibson at the Counseling Cove. Sign-ups for the PSAT are due by Friday, September 30th, at the end of the school day. Please note - spaces are limited for participation in this exam (limit of 60 people), and sign-ups are first-come-first-served. After payment is received, you will receive some materials to assist your preparation for the test, as well as further instructions. For more information about the PSAT, click on the link below. https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt

It's that time of year again, time to purchase your senior and baby ad in the 2022-2023 yearbook! Your student should have received a packet with the ad information and order forms. If you need another packet, come to the yearbook room C106 during 4th period or we will have some information packets in the front office .There are only 25 senior ads and 25 baby ads remaining! We need your paper work asap for you to get a spot for a senior ad or baby ad in the 2022 - 2023 yearbook!

There will be a homecoming dance this year immediately following the football game, in the gym, on October 7th. The cost to get in is $5 and the dance will last until 11:30. #fhspanthers #fhshomecomingdance #gopanthers #panthernation #pantherpride

Come out and support FHS sports! #gopanthers #pantherpride #FHSpanthers #panthernation

**ATTENTION- STUDENTS WHO NEED DRIVERS ED** WNC Driving School will offer the 200 question exemption test at Franklin High School on October 8th at 9am in the cafeteria. Follow these directions. *You must go to wncdrivingschool.com to register. *Students must be 14 1/2 years old to take Drivers Ed. *Students must bring a school issued iPad to take the test. *You must print off the RIP form from our website and bring it to the test signed by the parent. *Cost is $65 cash and is paid the day of the test

Please help support our community and HOSA in our 1st of 4 Blood drives this year. The link is below to sign up for appt times. https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/195421 Please reach out if you have any questions! You can donate every 60 days so we will have more opportunities throughout the school year. Thank you kindly for your continued Support - FHS HOSA / Mrs. Deitz, RN, BSN, BBA

Don't forget to order your '22-'23 yearbook for the lowest price of the year ($75 plus tax), plus get up to 4 free icons if you personalize your book. The price does go up on Saturday, 9/17/22, so don't wait to get this deal. Click the link to order your yearbook. www.jostensyearbook.com

FHS - This week in sports

Franklin High School parents and students, please be reminded of the following important information. No fast food or restaurant food may be delivered to students during the school day. All students must carry a keycard to gain access to buildings on campus. Replacement cards may be ordered for a $5 fee at our front desk. In order for a student to be dismissed after 2:30 prior permission will be required. Prior permission may be a written note brought to the office before noon or it may be a direct contact to the office by a parent before noon. Attendance is recorded for each class period. Students with more than 5 absences in any class period must make up time in order to earn credit for that class. Doctor notes may be turned in at the office within 3 days of an absence to request an exemption. Students must dress respectfully, completely covering the area on their front and back from mid-thigh up to a line that would connect their armpits and material over their shoulders that is at least the width of 3 fingers. The afternoon learning center schedule will begin on Monday September 19. Learning centers may be used for academic tutoring or for making up excessive absences and missed tests. Following these simple rules will be necessary for your student's time at FHS to be productive and enjoyable. Thank you.

This is an important message for FHS parents and students. The new traffic pattern at FHS requires that all parent pick up happens on McCollum Dr. After 2:30pm the front traffic loop is reserved for handicapped pickup only. Students must bring a note to the front desk at the beginning of the day or have a parent directly contact the office before noon if they need to be dismissed after 2:30pm. Without prior permission students will not be called from class after 2:30pm. Please make arrangements in advance with your student for any appointments that require dismissal between 2:30pm and 3:10pm.

Mark your calendars!!! Here is the FHS 22-23 Men's Basketball Schedule.

Students check out the upcoming college fairs! If you need further information see the Counseling Office.