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

Monday, February 17, 2025

FHS cheerleaders take 1st for Varsity & JV on Saturday

"1st place for Varsity and 2nd place for JV today at the Wilmington Blizzard Bash 

Thank you @whscheercats for hosting, we had a great time!"

FHS JV cheerleaders take 1st on Saturday
FHS JV cheerleaders take 1st on Saturday

FHS Varsity cheerleaders take 1st on Saturday
FHS Varsity cheerleaders take 1st on Saturday

Pantherbook: "Choosing electives at FHS"

By Omer Abdelwahab 

Photo via Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for EDUimages under CC BY-NC 2.0
Photo via Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for EDUimages 
under 
CC BY-NC 2.0
"Many of you may feel uncertain as the time approaches to select your electives for next year. For underclassmen, the future might seem distant, while upperclassmen may be focused on challenging themselves with new opportunities. Regardless of where you stand, the decision can feel overwhelming. In this article, I break things down to help make the process a little easier, so that you can make an informed choice for your academic journey.

Firstly, while many already know this, there is an art requirement at FHS where you must take 2 semesters of an art class. While this can include many courses such as graphic design, ensembles, and 3D modeling there is one that seems to stick out in the crowd known to be a creative, dynamic, and engaging class filled with new material to learn: Video Production One and Two. This two-part course will take you on an adventure from behind the scenes of your favorite films to the cinematic acting that many are interested in."




Sunday, February 16, 2025

Voices of Franklin: Asks why we are telling students that "they are far less important than the bottom line?"

I’m Helen Hoffenberg and I have been an educator in Franklin for the last 18 years teaching English at FHS

I’ve worked under 6 different department heads, 5 different principals, 5 different superintendents and with dozens of amazing colleagues that have since left our community. Although the insane turnover rate of highly qualified teachers is an important discussion point, I’m going to use this moment to talk about the Franklin Arts Academy- an amazing program that is currently being phased out due to budget cuts. 

Fifteen years ago I helped create this program that aims to teach core subjects like English, History, and Science to brilliant and creative students. Actually, they are artists, and they have thrived in this program for 15 years. 

Unfortunately, this group of often marginalized students will no longer have a specific space that helps them foster and apply these important critical and creative skills to the content, further putting them at a disadvantage. 

Ironically, my current FAA class sizes fall within the 18-22 students recommended by the School Committee while my English 11 Honors classes have 25 or more students in each class.  The FAA program has been paramount in distinguishing FHS as a progressive school that cares about all students and all learning styles.

In fact, ten years ago we applauded the FAA during a NEASC visit yet here we are phasing out the program and, essentially, those students, telling them that they are far less important than the bottom line. 

Helen Hoffenberg 
FHS English Teacher


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Voices of Franklin:  Asks why we are telling students that "they are far less important than the bottom line?"
Voices of Franklin:  Asks why we are telling students that "they are far less important than the bottom line?"

Franklin High School lunch featured Local Grass Fed Beef (video)

Franklin High School lunch featured Local Grass Fed Beef (video)
FHS lunch featured Local Grass Fed Beef (video)
To watch the video on how it was made click: https://youtube.com/shorts/mSBJpYmXV0k?feature=share 
Franklin High School featured Local Grass Fed Beef from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA served with Bok Choy and Fried Rice !  
We used the top round cut to make our scratch made - 17 hour - Beef and Broccoli for lunch today!

The All Night Party for the Class of 2025 will be held, volunteers needed to help!

Franklin High School All Night Party for Class of 2025 is continuing!!!!🎉

🎉 Calling All Volunteers! 

We need your help to make FHS All night party a fun and memorable event for the students! 🥳

The All Night Party for the Class of 2025 will be held, volunteers needed to help!
The All Night Party for the Class of 2025 will be held
There are multiple fun activities & there’s a spot for everyone! 💙

It’s a fantastic way to connect with neighbors, creating joyful memories for the students and have a great time with them.

Whether your student is in Elementary or Middle school or is a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, we need you!💜

Let’s come together to create an amazing experience for kids. 

Thank you for your support and helping us make it happen!

#community #communitysupport



Friday, February 14, 2025

Voices of Franklin: The impact of school budget cuts

My name is Katherine Kellett, and I am an English Teacher at Franklin High School.


Thank you, Superintendent Giguere and School Committee Chair Callaghan for giving educators the opportunity to share our thoughts and perspectives tonight. We especially appreciate the opportunity to speak early in the evening so that we don’t have to stay up too much past our bedtimes.


We are here tonight to talk to you and to the Franklin community about the impact of the budget cuts on educators and students over the past year. As educators, we come to this profession with a passion for helping students become the best versions of themselves. We want them to reach their potential and become thoughtful, productive, caring citizens of this world. We celebrate their successes with them, and we pick them up when they are in crisis.


However, the strain on resources in this community has affected our ability to educate in the fullest way we can. Over the last two years, we have lost over 50 educators, 20 of whom were given pink slips last week due to the reorganization. Let me give you an example from my experience.


In the English department at the high school, we have lost three teachers over the last two years. Their students have been distributed to the remaining English teachers, creating larger class sizes. I have four AP English Language sections this year, each with 25-26 students. This class size is up from 18-21 students last year. I have had to reduce the number of timed essays I assign because of the physical limitation on how much I can grade (and I am a fast grader!). 


Moreover, we have been told that without a significant reduction of paper usage, teachers may face a white paper freeze in the coming months. I teach a diverse group of students, many of whom struggle with impulse control, so to rely solely on screens and technology to deliver my instruction would mean that I am not meeting the needs of all students, a charge from the state that I take very seriously. 


Educating students is the most important–I would dare say sacred–responsibility that a community has. To do that, educators and students need adequate resources. The Town of Franklin must choose to fund schools adequately in order to maintain the standard of excellence that I and my colleagues hold dear. Franklin must prioritize student-facing positions above all else–that means teachers, counselors, speech and occupational therapists, psychologists, and nurses–as well as the physical resources–yes, including paper–that they need to succeed and reach their full potential.


I stand here tonight with many colleagues, who are eager to share their personal stories. Thank you again for your willingness to hear our voices as the town works to construct a budget for next year


Katherine Kellett
Franklin High School English Teacher


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Voices of Franklin:  The impact of school budget cuts
Voices of Franklin:  The impact of school budget cuts

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Congressman Auchincloss extends invitation for an Update and Q&A on Feb 8 in Franklin

Congressman Auchincloss extends invitation for an Update and Q&A on Feb 8 in Franklin

Hi neighbor,

On Saturday, February 8, I'll be hosting a congressional update and Q&A in Franklin. This is an opportunity for you to raise questions, hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & advance its priorities, and receive assistance with casework.

Details about the visit are below. I hope you'll be able to join me.

Congressional Update and Q&A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Saturday, February 8, 2025
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Franklin, MA

Doors will open 15 minutes before the event.

Location provided upon RSVP HERE

Sincerely,

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Jake Auchincloss

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WASHINGTON
15 Independence Avenue SE
1524 Longworth HOB

Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5931

NEWTON
29 Crafts Street
Suite 375
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 332-3333

ATTLEBORO
8 North Main Street
Suite 200

Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 431-1110





Sunday, February 2, 2025

FHS Theatre Company holding clothing drive as a fund raiser thru Feb 13

FHS Theatre Company holding clothing drive as a fund raiser
FHS Theatre Company holding clothing drive

via the FHS Theatre Company 

Hello everyone!  
As a way to support our costuming department and future fundraising efforts, FHSTC is doing a clothing drive! Bring in any old clothing you may have to help support FHSTC!
All the details for this clothing drive are in the poster above. Please consider checking it out and supporting us!




Thursday, January 30, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, January 30, 2025 ???

Thursday, January 30

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)
6:00pm Panther Pride Night (Franklin High School)
6:30pm Junto Non-Fiction Book Club (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm Joint Budget Subcommittee FY26 Budget Update Listening Session (Franklin Elks)


**   Town Meetings today   **

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting (remote only)
January 30, 2025, 7:30 PM


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Why are there multiple calendars?
What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

Franklin High School Celebrates Student Success

Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Assistant Superintendent Tina Rogers, and Principal Maria Weber are thrilled to share Franklin High School students' success.

From the classroom to the performance stage and on the athletic fields, Franklin High School students succeeded in academics, athletics, clubs, extracurriculars, and in the community.

"We are continually impressed with our students' dedication and determination," Superintendent Giguere said. "They work extremely hard and constantly exceed the day-to-day requirements expected of them. We are thrilled to celebrate their success stories."

Some of the highlights over the last few months at Franklin High School include the following:

Academics

Forty-seven Franklin High School students have either earned the Seal of Biliteracy or are in line to earn it when they graduate. The award recognizes students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by graduation. Last year, four Franklin High students were awarded college credit for earning the Seal. 
Poetry Out Loud
Poetry Out Loud

More than a dozen Franklin High School students participated in a Poetry Out Loud competition on Thursday, Jan. 23. Students recited two poems from memory during two rounds of competition. Senior Ella Mahoney won the competition and plans to move forward and compete at districts at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 9, at 1 p.m. For the next round of the competition, she must select a third poem from the Poetry Out Loud website to memorize. Sophomore Abigail Schmellick came in second place and will serve as a backup to Ella for districts.

Athletics

Franklin High School Athletics teams celebrated several successes in the fall 2024 season, including a Massachusetts School Administrators' Association Div. 1 2024 Fall Cheerleading State Championship. The Cheerleading team will compete at the national level this spring.
MIAA coaches
MIAA coaches


Three Franklin High School coaches received MIAA 2023-24 Coach of the Year awards: Boys Basketball coach CJ Neely, Unified Track coach Lisa Burger, and former Boys and Girls Swim coach Jess Pridham. 

DECA

The Franklin High School DECA Chapter participated in the regional Massachusetts DECA District Two Conference on Jan. 9 and 10 in Mansfield.

DECA Chapter 1
DECA Chapter
On Jan. 9, over 100 Franklin students competed in the Written Event, facing intense competition from more than 700 students across various districts, all vying for the top five spots in each category. Franklin advanced one individual and 14 teams to the next stage.

On Jan. 10, Franklin High School had over 50 students competing in the Role Play Event, which featured over 450 students from other districts, competing for the top five spots in each category. Franklin advanced five individuals and four teams.
DECA Chapter 2
DECA Chapter 2


Franklin DECA will proudly send over 50 students to the State Competition, which will take place at the Seaport Boston from Feb. 27 to March 1. The team aspires to advance to the International Career Development Conference in Florida, the pinnacle of DECA competitions.

Visual & Performing Arts

The Franklin High School Theatre Company (FHSTC), directed by Chloe Selznik, performed "The Outsiders" in November.

Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen
Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen
Twenty-seven Franklin High School music students have been accepted into the Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. Eight students placed first chair in their sections. Eighteen of the students scored high enough to be recommended for auditions for the Massachusetts All-State Festival.

Franklin High School music student volunteers performed at various community events to help celebrate the holiday season, including performances at Walmart, Shaw's, and Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen.

In collaboration with the Salvation Army, Franklin High School Chorus members sang Christmas carols at Stop & Shop on two occasions, raising $484 for the cause.


Wednesday, January 29, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 ???

Wednesday, January 29

1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin TV Studio)
7:00pm FHS Jazz Concert (Franklin High School)

**   Town Meetings today   **


Capital Budget Subcommittee Meeting
January 29, 2025, 7:00 PM


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Why are there multiple calendars?
What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Congressman Auchincloss schedules a congressional update and Q&A at Franklin High School Feb 8

Via Congressman Auchincloss 

"Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) is hosting a congressional update and Q&A in Franklin, MA. This is an opportunity for constituents to raise questions, hear updates on what Congressman Auchincloss is doing to represent the district's values and advance its priorities, and receive assistance with casework.

This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 12:00 pm.

If you have questions, please call Congressman Auchincloss’ Newton office at (617) 332-3333 or the Attleboro office at (508) 431-1110.

When: Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM (to 1:15 PM)
Where: Franklin High School Auditorium

The event is free. Registration via Eventbrite -> 

Friday, January 24, 2025

Reminder to complete All Night Party Survey today

Dear FHS Families, and Class of 2025 Students, 
We are writing today to let you know that as of this time, there will NOT be an All Night Party (ANP) for the Senior Class after their Graduation on June 6th. Unfortunately, the long-time chairperson of this event needed to step down and there is not an existing committee or volunteer base to take over. 
It is important to point out that the All Night Party is not an event affiliated with or provided by the Franklin School District or the FHS PCC - it is a community event planned and executed independently by parents, families, and community volunteers. 
We are sharing this information with you today to get everyone thinking about what the future of the ANP should/could look like and how the Class of 2025 would like to move forward. With that goal in mind, we would like to begin by gauging overall interest in the ANP from both the senior students, and all FHS families. Additionally, we need to know if there is in fact a group of parents and community members that is willing to step up immediately to begin the work. 
It is extremely important for everyone to understand that unless there are parents, and community members willing to not only volunteer a couple of hours of time, but to plan and execute the entire event, the All Night Party WILL NOT TAKE PLACE in June. 
All Night Party for Class of 2025 in jeopardy
All Night Party for Class of 2025 in jeopardy
Please complete the applicable survey by this Sunday, January 19th. Once the Class Advisors and a PCC Liaison have reviewed the responses, we will reach out again to let you know the results and to help guide any future efforts. 
SENIOR STUDENTS ONLY - Please take just a minute to complete this quick ANP Student Survey (linked below) regarding your feelings toward an All Night Party after Graduation.   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdngPpus2j-Td5F_pUuP91784F2Wp7OsGZaRlf6CZkqF9ko5A/viewform
ALL FHS PARENTS/GUARDIANS and COMMUNITY MEMBERS - Please complete this short ANP Parent & Community Survey (linked below) about your wishes for the continuation of the ANP as well as your ability to volunteer. You do not have to have a senior at FHS to volunteer.  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6WfDhykupbGrT9k5MlqaV1IFx87brCQQ04eS28yL8LJezQA/viewform
 
Thank you for your time and quick response. 
Sincerely, 
The Class of 2025 Advisors and FHS PCC