Showing posts with label Franklin High School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Franklin High School. Show all posts

Sunday, March 17, 2024

FHS Class of 2024: Tickets for the All Night Party still available!!!

FHS Class of 2024
FHS Class of 2024
"FHS Class of 24! 
There's still time to get tickets for the ALL Night Party!

They're still accepting sign-ups, but they must be done as soon as possible.

Every student who attends this party has had a sensational time it's really amazing. They won't be disappointed. 

May 31, 11 PM - 5 AM  https://t.co/iThY1Fmuz5

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/ggzub/status/1768619423789679089



Thursday, March 14, 2024

Franklin High School Mock Trial Team Competes in Elite 8

Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Principal Joshua Hanna and Assistant Principal Michael Walsh are excited to share that Franklin High School's Mock Trial Team competed in the state's Elite 8 trial at the Moakley Courthouse in Boston. 

The team of about 30 students is led by team captains Anton Sackley, Jacob Bowser, Carolina Rawan, Ahan Shetty and Liana Warnakulasooriya.

Street Law and AP Government teacher Johnna MacLean serves as the club's faculty advisor with help from Franklin native Andrew Kepple, who is the Assistant Clerk Magistrate at the Southeast Housing Court.



The team secured a spot at the Regional Trials after winning three trials in a row. Then, the team advanced to the Fab14 and secured eighth place, advancing the team to the Elite 8 trial on Tuesday, March 12*.

Franklin High School competed in this trial against Dover-Sherborn High School, Newton South High School, The Winsor School, Gann Academy, Malden Catholic High School, St. John's Preparatory High School, and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School. 

"The team's work ethic and professionalism were remarkable," Superintendent Lucas Giguere said. "They've arrived to competitions with victory in mind," he said. 

This year's case is Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Maiyer Wahl, which is a criminal trial, and the team had to prepare both prosecution and defense roles. Their side of the case was only revealed on the day of the trial. The team performed outstandingly but lost by one point to Pioneer Valley, with a score of 101-100.

In addition to their successes this season, the Franklin Hill School Mock Trial team has had a history of impressive wins. Franklin High School has been to the Final Four round three times in the team's history and to the State Finals in 2019. 

"The students have thoroughly prepared for their trials, and their hard work has paid off," MacLean said. "We made it to the top eight out of 111 teams this season and I'm incredibly proud!"

* Updated via Principal Josh Hanna, the team lost by 1 point on Tuesday, March 12.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

All Town Band, Chorus, & Orchestra Showcase Concerts -> March 12, 13, & 21

All Town MICCA* Showcase Concerts

All Town MICCA Showcase Concerts -> March 12, 13 & 21
All Town MICCA Showcase Concerts -> March 12, 13 & 21

  • March 12th - All Town Chorus and Orchestra 6PM @ FHS
  • March 13th - All Town Bands 6PM @ FHS
  • March 21st - All Town 6th Grade Band, Chorus & Orchestra 6PM @ HMMS

MICCA is the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association  https://miccamusic.org/


Partnering with the…

Franklin Food Pantry
Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin High School Tri M Honor Society will be collecting food donations for the  Franklin Food Pantry at all of the March concerts. 
Donation boxes will be found in the lobby before the concerts. 

Download a copy of the flyer/poster to share or as a reminder of the next concerts

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Create Art Around the World scheduled for Apr 24, 2024 - free & kid Friendly at FHS

"Save the date!  
We are holding our 3rd annual Art Around the World event on April 24th here at Franklin High School.
Check out the Franklin Matters website and hear from our club advisor, Ms. Edson, and our leadership team as we introduce our new selection of art activities from Colombia, Spain, Sudan, and Singapore (audio interview to be shared shortly)."

National Art Honor Society: Create Art Around the World - Apr 24, 2024
Create Art Around the World scheduled for Apr 24, 2024 - free & kid Friendly at FHS

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Presidential Primary Election Day - March 5 from 6 AM to 8 PM at Franklin High School

The MA Presidential Primary voting opened at Franklin High School at 6 AM this morning and will close at 8 PM today. All 9 precincts vote in one place.

I plan on being at the high school to record the results and share them as soon as the Town Clerk has them available.

Presidential Primary Election Day - March 5 from 6 AM to 8 PM at Franklin High School
Presidential Primary Election Day - March 5 from 6 AM to 8 PM at Franklin High School

Sample ballots for the primary -> choose one party ballot to cast your vote

Any additional info on the Primary Election can be found on the Town Clerk's page


Saturday, March 2, 2024

Empty Bowls Club is hosting a FREE open studio bowl-making - March 9

The Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club is hosting a FREE open studio bowl-making event for kids (age 7+), adults, and families on Saturday, March 9 from 10 am to 12 pm at Franklin High School.


Participants will create ceramic bowls for the 9th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry taking place on May 23. All materials and instructions are provided. The event is open to the public. An adult must accompany children under the age of 10.


Space is limited. Donations for The Pantry will be accepted during the event. Current high-priority needs include cereal, assorted cookies and crackers, toothpaste, gluten-free shelf-stable items, pet food, and baby wipes. Click here for the full list of our current needs: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/pantry-needs/


Please reach out to Jen Johnson, Major Gift Coordinator, at jjohnson@franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.


Empty Bowls Club is hosting a FREE open studio bowl-making - March 9
Empty Bowls Club is hosting a FREE open studio bowl-making - March 9


Sunday, February 25, 2024

Don't miss your chance to see Flowers for Algernon at FHS


TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE...BUT THEY'RE GOING FAST!
Skip to the front of the line by visiting our production website.

Flowers for Algernon
Presented By Franklin High School Theatre Company

Mar 1, 2024, 7:00 PM

Mar 8, 2024, 7:00 PM

BUY TICKETS

Franklin High School
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Visit here for more information.
TICKETING BY
On The Stage

On The Stage · 254 West 54th Street, 13th Floor · New York, NY 10019 · USA

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Early Voting at FHS starts Feb 24 and runs through March 1

Per Town Clerk, Nancy Danello, the schedule for the Presidential Primary is as follows:

IN PERSON EARLY VOTING
Franklin High School Gymnasium, 218 Oak St
  • February 24 (Saturday) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • February 26 (Monday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • February 27 (Tuesday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • February 28 (Wed.) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • February 29 (Thursday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • March 1 (Friday) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Early Voting also held in the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours
Mon., Tues., Thurs. 8AM to 4PM Wednesday 8AM to 6PM and Fri 8AM to 1PM


PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION DAY 
TUESDAY, MARCH 5 
6:00 AM TO 8:00 PM


Town of Franklin: 2024 Presidential Primary Election Schedule
Town of Franklin: 2024 Presidential Primary Election Schedule

Monday, February 19, 2024

Heard the buzz about Franklin High School Theatre Company's production of Flowers for Algernon?


It's not to be missed!

Get your tickets online to guarantee your seat today.

Flowers for Algernon
Presented By Franklin High School Theatre Company

Mar 1, 2024, 7:00 PM

Mar 8, 2024, 7:00 PM


BUY TICKETS

Franklin High School
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Visit here for more information.
TICKETING BY
On The Stage


On The Stage · 254 West 54th Street, 13th Floor · New York, NY 10019 · USA



Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Did you get your tickets to Flowers for Algernon?



WHY WAIT UNTIL OPENING NIGHT?
Purchase tickets online today—it's quick and easy!

Flowers for Algernon
Presented By Franklin High School Theatre Company

Mar 1, 2024, 7:00 PM

Mar 8, 2024, 7:00 PM


BUY TICKETS

Franklin High School
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Visit here for more information.
TICKETING BY
On The Stage






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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Save the Date! Empty Bowls Fund Raiser - May 23

Save the Date!


Franklin High School Empty Bowls Fundraiser to Support the Franklin Food Pantry scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 6-8 PM, Franklin High School Cafeteria, 218 Oak St, Franklin, MA.


Join Franklin High School’s Empty Bowls Club for a simple meal of soup and bread and bid on silent auction items including ceramic pieces made by club members. Each attendee will receive a handmade bowl as a reminder that “somewhere, someone’s bowl is empty”.  All proceeds from the event will support the Franklin Food Pantry.


Tickets go on sale on Monday, April 1, 2024.


Sponsorship opportunities are available: https://bit.ly/47P0MWk


For more information, please email Jen Johnson at jjohnson@franklinfoodpantry.org


Save the Date! Empty Bowls Fund Raiser - May 23
Save the Date! Empty Bowls Fund Raiser - May 23

Thursday, January 25, 2024

FHS Winter Jazz Concert January 29, 2024

Franklin High School is pleased to invite you to our annual Winter Jazz Concert. 

Come hear our very own award winning FHS Jazz Bands and Jazz Combos under the direction of Leighanne J. Rudsit & Matthew Geisinger.  Music will include swing, bebop, ballads and funk.  

Some big band titles will include “Birk’s Works” and “Ran Kan Kan”, music by Charles Mingus, Myles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and Horace Silver.  Featured soloists include John Kane IV on Saxophone, Aidan Padula and Anton Sackley on Drums, Thomas Bradley on Trombone, Brady Devlin on Trumpet, Maria Zaki on Flute, and Weylan O’Connell on Bass.  

The event will take place at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 29 in the Franklin High School auditorium.  A $5 donation is requested at the door, but is not required.  

   
FHS Winter Jazz Concert January 29, 2024
FHS Winter Jazz Concert January 29, 2024

Thursday, January 18, 2024

27 FHS Music Students performed with the Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra

Twenty seven members of the Franklin High School music program auditioned and were accepted into the 2024 Massachusetts Central District Honor Ensembles. The performance took place on January 13th at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA.

27 FHS Music Students performed with the  Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra
27 FHS Music Students performed with the  Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus and Orchestra

Participating in the Central District Band were

  • Gavin Abdel-Aziz - Trombone
  • Emma Anderson-French Horn
  • Jake Blanchard - French Horn
  • Karah Bradanese - Clarinet
  • Peter Bryan - Trumpet
  • Daniel Campbell - Trumpet
  • Lauren Curtis - Trombone
  • Alexander Fioravanti - Euphonium
  • Francis Fracassa - French Horn
  • Liam Geoghegan - Tenor Saxophone
  • John Kane IV - Baritone Saxophone
  • Lola Richardson - Flute
  • Isabelle Simino - Trombone
  • Gabriel Terry - Trombone
  • Maria Zaki - Flute
  • Katharina Zercie - Bass Trombone

Franklin High School students performing with the Central District Jazz Band were

  • Adithya Balagurumoorthy - Baritone Saxophone
  • Thomas Bradley - Trombone
  • Emelia Chambers - Trumpet
  • Brady Devlin - Trumpet
  • Weylan O’Connell - Bass
  • Aidan Padula and Anton Sackley - Drum Set
Selected to perform with the Central District Orchestra is
  • Victoria Courtright-Lim - Violin
  • Emily Liu - Violin
  • Adam Peng - Cello
  • Zo Pietras - Violin

Thursday, January 11, 2024

School Committee hears about Oak St, FHS Program of studies, approves Cheerleader trip to Nationals, and Capital Budget request (audio)

FM #1134 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1134 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Jan 9, 2024. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers. 


Due to a Verizon internet outage at the Franklin TV Studio, the meeting was recorded for broadcast later and available via Zoom. Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8BvAH3q6xM&list=PLNyv0AkVasIR_a80hAfFnQoFngebCICow&index=46


Quick recap:

  • Internet out at TV studio, meeting via Zoom but not through to cable, it is being locally recorded for broadcast later, Audio recording also being made, Owl camera out to use for this meeting and Zoom session

  • Skipped ahead to Superintendent report, will come back to the FHS student update assuming they connect successfully

    • Facility planning underway, subcmte met last week. 3 piece process: (1) demographics, (2) educational adequacy and how to support it, (3) age and use of the space in the schools; More info coming as the presentation is scheduled for completion later this school year

    • Workshop on executive function, 90 mins for adults only, sign up through Lifelong Learning (link to be shared later)

    • Regards to the weather, please communicate also through the reverse 911 process

    • Dr Dutch provided an update on the state funding for the newly arrived students, submitted not received yet. Student update on activity at the high school

  • Oak St administration team to provide an update on the school activities this year so far 

    • Good question on languages and how the new folks, especially the younger ones, are catching on? 'Wheels on the bus' sung in multiple languages is a thing to hear! language is building every day in K and 1

    • Question to expand on trauma informed practices, some kids are having tough times, how do you handle them? Lesley Univ presenting a course on this topic for a grad level course being set up for this. 27 staff members at Oak will be taking this course

    • Interview by students focused on 3, 4, and 5th grade students. Adapted also for the lower levels. Coming up later this year!

  • Next up, program of studies at FHS, Mr Hanna and H McVey

    • Personal finance and community service coming back for FHS graduation requirements for future classes

    • Students will receive a copy of the courses available to them, as opposed to prior years advised to review the listing (turns out many didn't)

    • Timeline reviewed for information process & enrollment

    • Panther Pride night Feb 12, a good one for the incoming 9th graders (currently 8th graders)

  • Recurring FHS Varsity Cheerleading National Competition, approved by 7-0 vote

  • Capital Budget Proposal - I recommend approval of the Capital Budget Proposal as discussed. Motion to approve, second, passes 7-0; Budget subcmte had met earlier and approved this request


The meeting runs about 1 hour and 55 minutes so let’s listen to the School Committee meeting held on Jan 9, 2024. Audio link - > https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1134-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-01-09-24



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School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 


Meeting Agenda doc  -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/1-9-24-agenda 


Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/january-9-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet  


Oak St highlights -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/MyeaEisD1EuirtpTA 

FHS program of studies -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/aeMBP35oMNzM5QHs5 


My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qXpStXQX6JrK5nRluvpygt-tkT3o9GCZ/view?usp=drive_link 


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School Committee hears about Oak St, FHS Program of studies, approves Cheerleader trip to Nationals, and Capital Budget request (audio)
FHS student providing update on FHS activities during School Cmte meeting via Zoom session