FHS is lucky to have Coach Bekah, and today we’re celebrating her with the Tireless Teacher Award! 🏆
Coach Bekah’s dedication, passion, and energy make a lasting impact on our students and community. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️🖤
Bus #21 will not be running tomorrow morning (01/30/25) or Friday morning (01/31/25). It will run in the afternoon.
Bus 110 will not run tomorrow (01/29/25), morning or afternoon.
Bus 110 is not running on Monday.(01/27/25)
We apologize for the last minute notice.
Parents,
Please remember students will not be called out of 4th period during the school day if prior arrangements are not made by 12pm. Thank you for your understanding. Please contact the Ms. Deal at the front desk if your student needs to be checked out during 4th period by 12pm. Thank you.
Seniors Athletes
New NCHSAA Scholarships Open
https://fhs.macon.k12.nc.us/o/fhs/documents/scholarships-2024---2025/nchsaa-scholarship-info/748905
FHS - Bus #42 will not be running today (01/22/25). We apologize for the last minute notice
FHS Two-Hour Delayed Schedule (Inclement Weather)
Due to inclement weather, FHS will be operating on a two-hour delayed schedule tomorrow. Here’s the adjusted schedule:
Breakfast: Served from 9:30 am - 10:05 am
1st Period: 10:05 am - 11:15 am
2nd Period: 11:20 am - 12:45 pm
3rd Period: 12:50 pm - 1:55 pm
4th Period: 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm
Lunch Schedule:
1st Lunch: 11:20 am - 11:45 am
2nd/3rd Lunch: 11:50 am - 12:15 pm
4th Lunch: 12:20 pm - 12:45 pm
We look forward to seeing students return tomorrow!
Thank you!
UPDATE
Substitute driver has been found for bus #23, it will run tomorrow (01/16/2025).
Congratulations to Max McClure! Max was honored before last night's game versus West for becoming the all-time leading scorer in Franklin Men's Basketball, surpassing his older brother Miles.
https://wlos.com/sports/content/high-school-round-up-january-14-2025?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0cCVXnk4mLRCX_zNQQPKC37G2B1ZbNrdpDPWJLo2VW5QV5l3LX4Jm_7Cw_aem_R6ue_GXJmyJHStIG6KPaIA
Seniors,
Two new scholarships have been added to the Scholarship Page. This information has also been sent to your school email.
Most recent additions:
1. American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship
2. NC Community Disaster Relief Scholarship
https://fhs.macon.k12.nc.us/o/fhs/documents/scholarships-2024---2025/559083
Thank you Coach K!
From coaching during a Pandemic to leading Franklin to its Second Conference Title in Program History. Thank you for the impact you made on the field and in the hearts and minds of many many young men over the past 7 years.
We will greatly miss seeing you on the sidelines.
Due to the forecast of heavy snow, ice, and dangerous road conditions in our area and with our region under a winter storm warning, Macon County Schools-Franklin area will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025 for the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and school family.
Good evening Seniors!
Session 2 scholarships have been posted in the Counseling Office! Please notice that many of these scholarships have a 2 week deadline, so you will need to pick up applications as soon as possible.
WNC Pharaohs Automotive Scholarship - Due: January 23 - $500 - must have completed an FHS automotive course, must plan on attending college/trade school for automotive.
Nancy Carole Whittington Memorial Scholarship - Due: January 23 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools). This scholarship is to provide students from low-income families with both a high work ethic and a strong desire to attend college.
Guy Taylor Memorial Scholarship - Due: January 23 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools).
William V. Mason Scholarship - Due: January 23 - Open to all students (4-year, 2-year, and trade/tech schools).
FHS Class of '62 Scholarship - Due: January 23
United Community Bank Scholarship - Due: January 23 - $500
Macon County Farm Bureau - Due: January 23 - $250 - 1,000 - 2.5 or better GPA to qualify (requires 3 letters of recommendation).
Hickory Knoll Methodist Church Scholarship - Due: January 23
Zonta - Young Women in Business Scholarship - Due: March 4
Zonta - Young Women in Leadership Scholarship - Due: March 4
Zonta - Young Women in STEM
Scholarship - Due: March 4
Afternoon Pickup Information:
Thank you for your patience as we all adjust to the new traffic pattern. To help alleviate congestion in the afternoons, we kindly ask that everyone turn right when exiting McCollum onto Porter Street. Left turns are significantly slowing down the flow of traffic, causing delays for all drivers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep traffic moving smoothly.
Please remember, Panther Drive is still accessible, and there is a turn-around available at the gym. If possible, we also recommend waiting until 3:20 PM to pick up your student. By this time, all buses will be off-campus, and the front loop, Panther Drive, and McCollum will be fully accessible, allowing you to safely and efficiently pick up your student.
Thank you for your continued cooperation!
Good morning Seniors!
These are online applications (so you won't find them in the Counseling Office). If you need help or have questions, please send me an email or come by the Counseling Office.
Golden LEAF Scholarship - Due: March 1 - $3,500 per year for up to four years - plan to attend a participating North Carolina college or university, demonstrate financial need, and express an intent to return to a rural North Carolina community upon college graduation. Apply Now!
R. Flake Shaw Scholarship - Due: March 3 - $5,000 per year for 4 years (university); $1,000 per year for 2 years (community college) - For students who intend to pursue a career in agriculture or in an agricultural-related field. Apply Now!
Scholarship opportunity for juniors.
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
Requirements
US Citizenship
Household income under $65,000
To learn more or apply-
horatioalger.org/scholarships
FHS 3 Hour Delay Schedule
1st period 11:05 - 12:00
2nd period 12:05 - 1:30
3rd period 1:35 - 2:20
4th period 2:25 - 3:10
1st lunch 12:10 - 12:35
Voc Bldg, Main Downstairs and Careers Bldg (except Social Studies)
2nd lunch 12:35 -1:00
Soc Studies Dept, English Bldg, Greeble, Health and Agriculture
3rd lunch 1:05 -1:30
Main Upstairs, FAC, BFS and PE
Important Message regarding afternoon dismissal.
When you return to campus, you’ll notice a large electronic sign indicating that Panther Drive is no longer a through-road. Here are some important updates for pick-up and drop-off:
Afternoon Pick-Up:
* McCollum Drive is now the recommended pick-up route for parents.
* The front drive will remain off-limits until buses have left the campus (around 3:20 PM).
* Panther Drive will be open for pick-up, but you must keep moving. No stopping or blocking traffic to wait for your student. (There is a turn around for you to use just before the gym)
* Your student should not plan to meet their ride at the gym. Instead, they will be picked up in the back of the Media Center or at the crosswalk in front of the English building, after you’ve used the turn-around.
* If you’re arriving after 3:20 PM, the front loop is your best option.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we adjust to our new traffic patterns. Our goal is to ensure everyone gets in and out safely. Thank you for helping us make this transition smoother! 👏
Hello everyone,
The 2025-2026 FAFSA is open, and we are excited to help all college-bound students complete it. We are excited to help all students on their pathway!
On January 29th, we will be hosting another FAFSA Day at Franklin High School in the Media Center Computer Lab! You or parent/guardian(s) can sign up for a time slot so that both you, and them, can complete the full form together.
The form is estimated to only take an hour to complete. There are 15 slots available for each session and it is recommended that whoever is considered a "parent contributor" be there as they will need to sign their portion before the student can submit. Mrs. Ensley, a financial aid representative from SCC and WCU, as well as myself will work alongside everyone to complete this process.
We will be hosting more FAFSA Days in February as well! For those dates, a financial aid advisor from WCU, SCC, as well as our CFNC regional representative will be there!. If you need an interpreter to help complete it, and can't attend these dates, please let me know and we can do so in a one-on-one meeting with Mrs. Navarro!
There are a few steps that need to be completed, such as creating an FSA ID, as well as a list of materials to bring below. FSA IDs NEED TO BE CREATED AT LEAST 5 DAYS BEFORE! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need help with these steps!
If you cannot attend these events, or do not feel comfortable meeting within a group setting, there is always the opportunity to schedule a meeting with me to complete it as well!
I hope you had a restful break,
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Becka Dulaney