Franklin High School

Good morning. If you haven't applied to any colleges yet, please read the information below. This only pertains to students who are applying to colleges through CFNC. Please let me know if you have any questions. Many colleges and universities in NC have opted to waive fees for the 26 counties included from Wednesday, December 4th at 7:30am - Friday, December 6th at 5pm when they start on CFNC.org. You can find this list on the cfnc.org/WNC site, but here is a direct link as well. This event is intended for those students who could not participate in College Application Week in October due to Hurricane Helene. Accordingly, these counties are eligible for the fee waiver: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey. In order to find the fee waiver, students MUST begin on CFNC.org. If the college's application is on our website (many are), the fee waiver will be tied to the county listed by the student on the application in the permanent address section. If there are any questions, students can reach us at 866-866-CFNC, or the educators are welcome to reach out to their Associate Outreach Director. If the college application is linked off from CFNC, the college will handle the fee waiver on their end. If there are questions about this, please reach out to the college's admissions office directly.

Monday, November 25th, Franklin High School FBLA hosted the Western Regional Leadership Conference! Thanks to their fundraising schools impacted the most by Hurricane Helene had all registration and associated fees waived! It was a great day of professional competition! Macon County Schools, NC Franklin High School Future Business Leaders of America #maconcteworks

Congratulations to our HOSA students who were in regional competition! We can’t wait to see you at State!!!!! Macon County Schools, NC Franklin High School

Huge congratulations to FHS Panthers from the Class of 2021, Ethan Stamey and Dylan Garcia, who are coming home from Columbia, Missouri with All-American XC Honors!! Ethan placed 16th in the nation and Dylan placed 17th in the nation. #PantherPride

The time is upon us! The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now open, and we are excited to help all college-bound students complete it. There are a few opportunities to do so! On December 10th, we will be hosting a 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, as well as myself will work alongside everyone to complete this process. We will be hosting more FAFSA Days in Jan. and Feb. as well! For those dates, a financial aid advisor from WCU, SCC, as well as our CFNC regional representative will be there! I highly encourage families who need Spanish translations for the FAFSA to attend at these later dates as our regional representative is versed in Spanish. If you would like to complete it earlier and still need that support, 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! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break -Becka Dulaney https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SuuCB5SKJgv_t8wtAPXba8poIHmDxdOjt72gnIZNnZw/edit?usp=sharing

IMPACT WEEK 2024 | FHS Interact Club had a great time presenting special gifts to one of FHS's dedicated volunteers Mr. Mike, the cafeteria staff, the custodial staff, and the bus drivers as a kind act to those who make our school great!

📣 Attention Seniors & Senior Parents! 🎓✨ We know senior year is packed with so much — graduation prep, prom, FAFSA, scholarships, post-secondary plans, and more. Keeping track of it all can feel overwhelming, and you don’t want to miss any important updates! 👉 Good news! We’ve made it easier for you by creating a one-stop resource: the Counseling Cove page. 🎯 What you’ll find: FAFSA info Scholarship opportunities Counselor updates And more! We’re committed to keeping this page updated as quickly as new info comes in, so you always have what you need at your fingertips. 📲 Check it out today and stay on top of everything senior year has to offer! 🌟 https://fhs.macon.k12.nc.us/o/fhs/page/counseling-cove

📅 Stay in the Loop! 📅 Need to know when the next FHS athletic event, theater or band performance, or parent info night is? We've got you covered! Check out our live calendar for real-time updates on all upcoming events. We work hard to keep it current, so you’re always in the know! 👉 FHS Events Calendar #FHS #FHSEvents https://fhs.macon.k12.nc.us/o/fhs/events

The CFWNC scholarship applications for the 2025 award year are now available on this website: https://cfwnc.org/students/scholarship-directory Scholarship application deadlines vary by program, but the majority of the scholarships have a student application deadline of January 22, 2025. Students must submit their applications online (along with the required attachments, including two recommendation letters) by the stated deadline. Only completed applications submitted by the deadline will be considered. Some of the scholarships on this website do not apply to you, so please check the eligibility requirements of the scholarship before you apply. CFWNC utilizes SmarterSelect for the scholarship applications, and each scholarship program has its own application link, located under the “To Apply” section on each scholarship webpage. SmarterSelect is a text-friendly software and students can receive text notifications regarding their applications as long as they “OPT-IN” and enter their mobile number when creating an account (please let them know this is an option).

🎉 Impact Week 2024 is Here! 🎉 Next week, we’re coming together to show our support, kindness, and awareness for important causes. Each day, wear the color that represents the cause, join in the activities, and help spread positivity across campus! 🌟 📅 Here’s the schedule: Monday 11/18: Wear GREY for Brain Cancer Awareness. Stop by the FFA Photo Booth to snap a pic with some adorable animals! 🐾 Tuesday 11/19: Wear PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness. Head over to the Media Center Building to post an inspirational quote on our Impact Wall. 💪 Wednesday 11/20: Wear PURPLE for Domestic Violence Awareness. Visit the Media Center Building to write an encouraging note to a teacher of your choice. 📝 Thursday 11/21: Wear GREEN for Mental Health. Drop by the commons area for fun games and activities! 🎲 Friday 11/22: Wear WHITE for Adoption Awareness. On this day, we encourage students to write something they’re grateful for on their shirts, and throughout the day, add kind, encouraging messages to each other’s shirts. 💖 Let’s make this Impact Week unforgettable by showing kindness, raising awareness, and supporting one another.

Seniors!! On Nov. 19th, in the Media Center at 6 pm, we will host our FSA ID Night! This will be an event so that both parent/guardians and students can create their account (FSA ID) in order to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA, which opens in December. You, and your parent/guardian will need the following: Your Social Security Number (if applicable) Access to your phone Access to your personal email If you are unable to attend, and still need help creating your account or are unsure of who needs to create an account, please feel free to reach out! Pizza and drinks will be provided! I look forward to seeing you there

Good afternoon Seniors. If you participate in the Indoor Track Program at FHS, please click on the link below to apply for the following scholarship. The deadline is December 9, 2024. https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/98568-Nchsaa-Foundation-Inc--Or-North-Carolina-High-School-Athletic-Association-Inc

Good afternoon Seniors. I have attached an application for the NCSDAR Cordon Street Endowment Scholarship. Please follow all of the instructions listed on the forms to complete this scholarship correctly. The due date is January 31. https://fhs.macon.k12.nc.us/.../ncsdar-cordon.../721952 Kim Ensley School Counselor Franklin High School

Good morning Seniors! Scholarship Season has begun. We have several scholarships posted on our bulletin board in the Counseling Office for you to pick up. A few important things to remember: - It is your responsibility to pick up the paper copies of the scholarship applications. - Check the criteria for each scholarship and make sure that EVERYTHING is completed before you turn it in. - If you need a recommendation letter from a staff member, you should give that individual at least two weeks' notice to complete the request. - A Google Form will be sent out to request a transcript for scholarships. - Turn the scholarship application in on time. (Before 3:30pm on due date) All scholarships listed below are due in the counseling office by 3:30pm on January 10, 2025. The Franklin FFA Alumni Tex Corbin Vocational Scholarship - ($500) - open to all seniors pursuing a degree at a two-year, four-year, or vocational school. The Wayne Proffitt Memorial Scholarship - (up to $1000 per year) - open to all Seniors pursuing a post-secondary degree with emphasis on agriculture Sheriff Robert L. Holland Honorary Scholarship - for students seeking a career in criminal justice or a related field only - requires an essay and 3 letters of recommendation FHS Class of 1961 Scholarship - (up to $1000 per year) - open to all Seniors pursuing a degree at a two-year or four year school FHS Class of 1972 Scholarship - ($500) - based on financial need - open to all Seniors attending an accredited college, university or trade school of choice FHS Class of 1989 Scholarship - (Two $500 Scholarships) - open to all Seniors attending an accredited college, university, trade school or certification credentialing of choice First Citizens Bank Scholarship - open to all Seniors attending an accredited college, university or trade school of choice Lynn Wright Memorial Scholarship - (Two $500 Scholarships) - open to all Seniors attending an accredited college, university or trade school of choice Arthur Pittman Scholarship - ($2000 - no opportunity for renewal) FHS Memorial Scholarships - (5 scholarships in 1 application) Please let me know if you have any questions. Kim Ensley School Counselor Franklin High School

The Hagan Scholarship The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients an opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. Hagan Scholars who graduate college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional semesters in college receiving up to $7,500 each semester. Please click on the link below to access the Fall Online Application. Then click on "New User" at the bottom of the screen to create a Username and Password. Then click "Submit" to access the application. The Submittal Deadline is December 1, 2024 https://fs28.formsite.com/DanHagan/enccabg4ul/login Eligibility Requirements 1. Must attend a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school located in the United States. 2. Must be fluent in the English language. 3. Must be in the high school graduating class. 4. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average. 5. Must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation. The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution. 6. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program. 7. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time, or a combination of the two. 8. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof. 9. FAFSA information is not required from Applicants, only from Finalists in the spring of 2025. 10. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible. 11. Must not have a felony conviction. The intended recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kim Ensley FHS Counselor

The PreACT will be given to all FHS 10th Grade students on Wednesday, October 30th. This will be a virtual day for 9th, 11th, and 12th grade students. The PreACT is a state mandated exam for all 10th grade students. Students will finish testing by 11am. Bus transportation will be provided in the morning and afternoon.

From Mr. Ball Good afternoon all! I'd like to invite y'all to our production featuring both Theater 1 classes! You get two plays for the price of one! Only 5$ for two one act plays! "The Day the Internet Died" and "How Not to be a Wizard"! Please join us tonight or tomorrow night at 6:00pm!

❗❗ITS A PANTHER PIT CELEBRATION! ❗❗ 🎯 Head Football Coach Josh Brooks is asking every Former Panther to make plans to be at The Pit on Friday November 1st!!! 📌 If you ever played, cheered, or played in the band….MAKE PLANS TO BE THERE! You'll be invited down to the field at Halftime to Participate in a Special Halftime Ceremony. Much like a Homecoming, this is a chance for everyone to be together one last time in a stadium that has been a big part of our lives for 75 years.

Registration for Spring SCC classes is open. The deadline to register for dual enrollment is December 1. Ms. Barden is in the Media Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sign up in the Counseling Cove for an appointment with her. Students with a 3.0 unweighted GPA are eligible.

Annual Powder Puff Football 🏈 Game Nov. 5th Gates Open 5:00pm Game Time-5:30pm- FHS Football Field Interact Club Reds Lemonade Admission: $5.00 Benefits will go to one of FHS Students: Brooklyn Keneipp Game 1: Freshman vs Juniors Game 2: Sophomores vs Seniors Winners Battle There will be a limited amount of T-shirts for sale… contact Amanda Dowdle or Anna Shields for orders. (828)524-6467 at Franklin High School