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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Early Voting at FHS starts Feb 24 and runs through March 1
Monday, February 19, 2024
Heard the buzz about Franklin High School Theatre Company's production of Flowers for Algernon?
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Did you get your tickets to Flowers for Algernon?
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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.
Save the Date! Empty Bowls Fund Raiser - May 23 |
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Franklin High School newsletter for Week of Jan 29, 2024
FHS Newsletter https://t.co/Dv0lAS1YAz @FranklinPSNews https://t.co/3KwJn5x8zN
Franklin High School newsletter for Week of Jan 29, 2024 |
Thursday, January 25, 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
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
- 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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Thursday, January 4, 2024
FAA Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM
FAA Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM |
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Franklin Public Schools Celebrates Successful Fall 2023 Athletics Season
Emily Carney (Field Hockey)Raena Crandall (Field Hockey)Rex Cinelli (Boys’ Soccer)Anya Zub (Girls’ Soccer)
Rex Cinelli (Boys’ Soccer)Raena Crandall (Field Hockey)Emily Carney (Field Hockey)Kelly O’Connor (Girls’ Soccer)Taylor Lacerda (Volleyball)
Franklin High School - the FIRST newsletter of 2024!
First FHS Newsletter of 2024! https://t.co/iEX5pe8Uk6 @FranklinPSNews
https://t.co/97cBR2BurUShared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1742187152845267194
Franklin High School - the FIRST newsletter of 2024! |
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Samples from the Franklin Public Schools K-12 Winter Art Showcase - Dec 13, 2023
Catching up to sharing more of the photos of the Franklin Public Schools K-12 Winter Art Showcase which was held in a short period from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in the FHS Library/Media Center on Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023.
"Just a sample of the art displayed here at the high school from around the district. I wish there was more space to share these works, and more time for folks to come & see. The variety and quality is amazing!"
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Franklin High School: Important Information and Dates
Important Information and Dates
Calendar subject to change so check back often !
- New Student Registration >> click HERE
- Moving? Complete a Change of Address form >> click HERE
- Withdrawing your student from Franklin Public Schools? click HERE
DATE | EVENT |
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Dates/Times subject to change | School Year 2023-2024 |
December 22 | Half Day of School - PD Day |
December 25 - January 1 | No School - Holiday Break |
January 10 | FAA Information Night 6-8 PM in the Library/Media Center |
January 15 | No School- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
January 16 | Half Day of School - PD Day |
January 17 | FHS Jazz Concert-FHS Auditorium @ 7PM (snow date: 1/18) |
February 2 | Half Day of School - PD Day |
February 8 | Concert Hour Recital @ 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the FHS Auditorium |
February 12 | Panther Pride Night for current Franklin 8th grade students |
February 19-23 | No School - Winter Break |
February 28 | Half Day of School - PD Day |
February 29 | Jazz Cafe @ 7:00 PM in the FHS Cafeteria |
March 12 | All Town Showcase-Chorus & Orchestra FHS Auditorium 6:00 PM (Snow date 3/14) |
March 13 | All Town Showcase-Band FHS Auditorium 6:00 PM (Snow date 3/20) |
March 28 | Half Day of School - PD Day |
March 29 | No School - Good Friday |
April 11 | FHS Chamber Concert @ 7 PM in the FHS Auditorium |
April 12 | Half Day of School - PD Day |
April 15-19 | No School Spring Break |
May 1 | FHS Jazz Concert @ 7 PM in the FHS Auditorium |
May 22 | Oskey @FHS Auditorium - for seniors only- 7 PM |
May 27 | No School - Memorial Day |
May 31 | Graduation for the Class of 2024! |
June 14 | Last Day of school with NO SNOW DAYS used |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/fhs/news/important-information-and-dates
Franklin High School: Important Information and Dates |
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Franklin High School: newsletter for week of Dec 11, 2023
"FHS Newsletter https://t.co/6bXm9yPsTU
@FranklinPSNews"Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1734186967913415161
Franklin High School: newsletter for week of Dec 11, 2023 |
Thursday, December 7, 2023
3x Coach of Year Awards for Franklin High School
via FHS Athletics
"Congratulations to these amazing FHS Coaches: Zach Brown, John Leighton, Kristin Igoe!!
All three are @MIAA033 Coach of the Year Recipients!!! Coach Igoe is also NFHS Section 1 Coach of the Year for GLax!!"