NAHS: Night of the Arts Video

"Check out the newest video documenting our Night of the Arts celebration from" April 29, 2022.

Instagram link -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdPGvFHlZ-D/

NAHS: Night of the Arts Video

Night of the Arts - at FHS, free admission - April 29, 2022 - 5:30 PM

The FHS National Art Honor Society is hosting a Kids Hands on Art event this Friday, April 29 from 5:30-7:30 PM. 

The theme this year is "around the world" so kids will be able to learn about and try art from all over. There will also be a snack table and gift table that everyone can purchase from.

Admission is free!

Night of the Arts - at FHS, free admission - April 29,  2022 - 5:30 PM

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! Arts & Culture Symposium and multiple events coming up

MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium - May 14

Think music, art, drama, dining, shopping, and more … Franklin’s Cultural District offers many options for entertainment. To celebrate our cultural communities, the Franklin Cultural Council is hosting an event in partnership with the Franklin Cultural District called the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM at Franklin High School.

Learn more about the event below and register here.

The Franklin Cultural Council hosts this signature cultural event in partnership with the Franklin Cultural District on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM at Franklin High School. Join us for a fantastic morning of discussion, learning and networking!

The symposium features Keynote Speaker Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. 

Additionally, participants will choose two breakout clinics to attend:

●   “Building Community Through the Arts” – Kelly Grill, Executive Director, Hopkinton Center for the Arts

●   “Equity and Access in Arts & Culture” – Cheyenne Cohn-Postell, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Mass Cultural Council

●   “Sharing your Arts Identity on Social Media” –  Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters, Social Media Practitioner

●   “ Festivals and Community Celebrations  ” - Timothea Pham, Program Officer, Community Initiatives, Mass Cultural Council                  

Lunch will be provided by Birchwood Bakery in Franklin, MA.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-culture-symposium-tickets-270070025717)!

 

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In addition to this exciting event, we have many events coming up at the end of April and throughout May. Here is the Arts Happen Here section for you to plan your weeks ahead! 

FRANKLIN | ARTS HAPPEN HERE | UPCOMING EVENTS

* Friday, April 29 at 5:30 PM

FHS National Arts Honor Society hosts the “Night of Arts Around the World” 

Free, kid friendly, and open to the public at Franklin High School.

 

* Friday, April 29 at 7:30 PM  

Electric Youth with special guests Future Shock! 

Offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits. 

At THE BLACK BOX

* Saturday, April 30 at 3:00 PM

Letters from Red Farm: The Untold Story of the Friendship between Helen Keller and Journalist Joseph Edgar Chamberlin with Author Elizabeth Emerson  at the Franklin Public Library

* Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 PM         

Broadway in Franklin 

The magic of 42md Street comes to Boston’s MetroWest suburbs as stars and students share the stage! At THE BLACK BOX

* Friday, May 6 at 8:00 PM    

T.3   

THE BLACK BOX presents viral a cappella sensation T.3! T.3 is a New York based vocal group composed of Liam Fennecken (School of Rock), Jim Hogan (Waitress) and Brendan Jacob Smith (The Simon & Garfunkel Story).

* Friday, May 20 at 7:30 PM

Fair, Yates, Betschart & McCrossan 

50^th Anniversary   

For this 50^th Anniversary night at THE BLACK BOX, they will present some guests from the early years and cover a vast eclectic mix of classic and modern rock spanning five decades. It’s an event not to be missed …

Tickets for events at THE BLACK BOX can be purchased online    https://www.theblackboxonline.com/   or by calling the box office (508) 528-3370

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Hold the date => Night of the Arts at FHS - Apr 29

"Save the DATE! The National Art Honors Society is hosting a Night of the Arts at FHS on Friday, April 29th, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm for middle/elementary school students.  

Enter FHS through the community door & travel around the world through art!!

@HonorsArt

@FranklinHS #NAHS "

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1512454889242255373 

Hold the date => Night of the Arts at FHS - Apr 29 

Franklin Diaper Drive - April 9

"Looking for a way to help your neighbors!?

🚙 Come on down to support our FHS National Honor Society students with their senior project on April 9th to donate diapers and wipes! These diapers will be shared to families working with the SAFE Coalition! "

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CbvY2yhuhQR/

For more information about the SAFE Coalition and their programs
https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ 

#FranklinCANDoDiapers

Franklin Diaper Drive - April 9

Franklin High NAHS: Night of the Arts - Apr 29

"Hi, we are happy to announce that we are having a FREE! Night of the arts kids event on April 29 from 5:30-7:30  PM

We would love to see you there!! "  https://t.co/XAqeQDI6sx

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/HonorsArt/status/1501697874853310464

Franklin High NAHS: Night of the Arts - Apr 29

FHS National Art Honor Society - Night of Arts Around the World - April 29, 2022

FHS National Honor Society announces Night of Arts Around the World - April 29, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Shared from Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaF2Kxhve-z/

Arts Around the World - April 29, 2022

FHS National Art Honors Society paints "Celebrate the Love"

"The National Art Honors Society painted a mural this afternoon called "Celebrate the Love." 

Thank you to all the members who helped and to the societies leaders who organized this event with Mrs. Edson. 

#nahs #naea #love #celebratelove @HonorsArt" https://t.co/1IuShjztvQ

FHS National Art honors society students painting a new mural in the hallway

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1489397672729616384

Tri-County RVTHS Inducts New National Honor Society Members

Qualified Tri-County Juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society and new officers named

Tri-County held the solemn induction ceremony for the Peter Rickard Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS). Forty new members were inducted, thirty-seven juniors and three seniors. To be considered for membership into the NHS students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.85 out of 4.0, voluntarily contribute to their school and/or community, be resourceful and good problem solvers, and uphold a high standard of character including being cooperative, honest, courteous, and reliable.

This year’s junior inductees are: 

Nicholas Aguiar, Quinlan Anderson, Jack Barrett, Zachary Blenkhorn, Faith Boutin, Benjamin Bryson, Abigail Calamar, Ashly Cardona, Sheila Cardona, Ava Cavallaro, Sophie Chrisom, Hannah Clarke, Ava D’Amadio, Emily DeLuca, Aidan Fitzpatrick, Sabra Flanagan, Cory George, Sophia Gill, Isabella Gulley, Andrew Johnson, Aidan Juhl, Jennifer Kalick, Noelle Kennedy, Natalie Kirby, Laci Lawrence, Collin McEvoy, Jenna Moore, Abigail Polvado, William Refearn, Isabella Rivera, Sophia Rodrigues, Kailey Rogers, Glenn Sawyer, Ashley Sullivan, Jacob Sullivan, Hailey Tetreault, and Coleman Walsh. 

The senior inductees included: 

Harrison Anton, Gabriel Corey, and Matthew Gorton.

The Solemn Induction Ceremony was held on Thursday, December 2nd and included the pledge to NHS, the presentation of the pillars, and a guest speaker, Rich Vitali. Mr. Vitali was voted as guest speaker by the current senior NHS members and spoke to the group about leadership, service, and character. “I witness those students who pick up trash left on the ground… the students who encourage their teammates to push themselves… the students who stay after school to set up decorations so their peers get the full experience of walking into a special event. This night is about recognizing the students who bring honor to the Tri-County community.”

Congratulations to the new inductees! We know you will continue to do wonderful things. 

Tri-County RVTHS Inducts New National Honor Society Members

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda - Oct 26, 2021

Franklin School Committee

October 26, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

remote connection info in agenda doc

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance 
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Citizen’s Comments

In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made…. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH

C. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Recognition of Departing School Committee Members
B. Science National Honor Society Students - Rachael Yuan, Nipun Goel with Joe Chung, Advisor & Jenn Curley, Advisor  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/sci-nhs

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. MASC Resolutions
I recommend adoption of the MASC Resolutions as follows:

1. Resolution 1: Dedicated Funding For Schoolbased Clinics And Services

2. Resolution 2: Homework Gap And Wifi/Internet Access

3. Resolution 3: IDEA Full Funding Act

4. Resolution 4: Recess

5. Resolution 5: Zero-Tolerance Policies

6. Resolution 6: Alternative To MCAS

7. Resolution 7: School Committees And Receivership

8. Resolution 8: Electric School Buses

9. Resolution 9: Prohibiting The Use Of Native American Mascots

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_resolutions.pdf

B. Policy - Second Reading / Adoption
I recommend adoption of policy GCF - Professional Staff Hiring as discussed.

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_policy_2nd_read-adoption_0.pdf

C. Policy First Reading
I recommend moving policy GCRD - Tutoring for Pay to a second reading at the next School Committee meeting as discussed

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_c_-_policy_1st_read_0.pdf

D. Policy - Waive first Reading
I recommend waiving a first reading and adopting policy EBCFA - Face Coverings as discussed.  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_d_-_policy_waive_1st_reading.pdf
E. Policy Adoption
I recommend adoption of policy EBCFA - Face Coverings as discussed.

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_e_-_policy_adoption.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Back to School Status Update – October 22, 2021

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/back_to_school_status_update_october_22_2021.pdf

B. October 1 Enrollment Update

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/october_1_enrollment_report_2021.pdf

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council)
 
VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items

VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the October 12, 2021 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $480.00 from Franklin Music parents for in-house enrichment as detailed.

VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer

X. Executive Session

A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Non-Union Personnel as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

XI. Adjournment 

Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-26-21_0.pdf

Meeting packet folder - >  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-22-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda - Oct 26, 2021

Pantherbook: Nation Honor Society holds food drive

"From April 5th to May 1st, the National Honors Society advisors and members have organized a food drive to support the Franklin Food Pantry.

Students can support the drive by leaving donations in buckets available at the Town Hall, FHS Lobby, or police station.

If you would rather donations be picked up at your house, fill out this google form  to arrange for a volunteer to pick up supplies from your house."

Continue reading the article online 

https://franklinpanthers.us/clubs-activities/2021/04/17/nhs-hosts-food-drive/ 

Google Form to schedule pickup

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kz1LenT4EomPE-rte1aTgb3YHjVJXXy3BCm9FRyrToQ/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true

Pantherbook: Nation Honor Society holds food drive

FHS' Yihan Pu selected for National Art Honor Society exhibit

Massachusetts Art Education Association (@MassArtEd) tweeted on Sun, Mar 07, 2021:

Congratulations to Yihan Pu from Franklin High School. Their work was selected to be exhibited in the 2021 @NAEA National Art Honor Society exhibit. Shout out to NAHS Chapter Sponsor Amy Edson! #wickedsmART @FranklinHS https://t.co/nOMN5XSnQw

Shared from Tiwtter: https://twitter.com/MassArtEd/status/1368652790386618379

FHS' Yihan Pu selected for National Art Honor Society exhibit

Two FHS Art award announcements and one FHS Honor Society announcement

Via Brenna Johnson:

"I am excited to share that Morgan Towne, a student in Ceramics II has won a Gold Key from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Program for this amazing teapot. Congratulations Morgan! I am so proud of you! @artandwriting   @FranklinHS  @FHSPantherbook


And FHS has three Honorable Mentions from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards including Emily Cesa, ceramic teapot; Elizabeth Tang, acrylic painting; and Elaine Pu, mix media self-portrait.  WOW. Congratulations! #artmatters @artandwriting   @FHSPantherbook   @FranklinHS


Finally, the National Art Honors Society painted the library windows on Thursday to spread love, friendship, diversity, inclusion, and NOT germs for the month of February. Just Amazing! What a GREAT week for FHS ART! @HonorsArt   @AmyEdson  @FHSPantherbook   @FranklinHS   #artmatters  "

 

Shared from Twitter:https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1355340865372385286

https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1355337240222855169

https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1355333886503477251

 

Two FHS Art award announcements and one FHS Honor Society announcement

 

Annual Family Science Night - March 21

Do you (or kids you know) like fun? Dinosaurs?? Science??? 

Come out to FHS to enjoy all 3 at the same time!! It's going to be a roaring good time! Thursday, March 21 from 6 - 8 PM.

Annual Family Science Night - March 21

This was shared via Twitter

Do you (or kids you know) like fun? Dinosaurs?? Science??? Come out to FHS to enjoy all 3 at the same time!! It's going to be a roaring good time! Thu, 3/21 6-8 pm. pic.twitter.com/RwwotNq3OD

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) March 15, 2019

Tri-County Regional Inducts 29 Students into National Honor Society

Twenty-nine students were inducted into the Peter Rickard Chapter of the National Honor Society during a ceremony held on Thursday, November 29th.

The National Honor Society (NHS) is our nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. Induction in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors given to a student by the faculty of Tri-County.

The ceremony was presided over by NHS officers Katie Udell of Medway, President; Ashley Barry of North Attleboro, Vice President; Adrianna Celeste of North Attleboro, Secretary; and Corinne Blasetti of North Attleboro, Treasurer. Current members of the Tri-County National Honor Society were on-hand along with family members of the inductees and school personnel; with NHS President, Katie Udell, acting as the Master of Ceremonies.

During the ceremony, retired Vocational Director, Jean George, was the guest speaker. Jean addressed the inductees encouraging them to be leaders in supporting members of the community who are isolated and in need.

This year’s Class of 2019 Inductees include:

• Sabrina Howarth of Seekonk
• Emily Jutras of Wrentham
• Evan Langille of North Attleboro
• Savanh Monteiro of North Attleboro
• John Winship of North Attleboro
• Shannon Zogalis of North Attleboro

The Class of 2020 Inductees are:

• Nancy Arloo of North Attleboro
• Kayla Cantara of North Attleboro
• Hannah Davis of Franklin
• Kiara Dempsey of North Attleboro
• Katharine Dion of North Attleboro
• Jitarra Ellis of Franklin
• Carmela Galon of Bellingham
• Jack George of North Attleboro
• Rebecca Grome of Franklin
• Madison Horlbogen of Seekonk
• Julia Hutchinson of North Attleboro
• Jena Johnson of North Attleboro
• Colby Jones of Millis
• Jacob Lipson of Franklin
• Sophie Manocchio of Franklin
• Ashala McLean of Plainville
• Catarina Oliveira of Seekonk
• Joshua Plante of North Attleboro
• Courtney Rainone of Plainville
• Madison Silva of Seekonk
• Taylor Tremblay of Franklin
• Brooke Weber of North Attleboro
• Jenna Yakimowsky of Attleboro

Current members of the organization from the Class of 2019 include:

• Caroline Aspinwall of Walpole
• Christina Brousseau of North Attleboro
• Alina Coffey of Medway
• Kaitlyn Jones of Plainville
• Gabriella Mills of North Attleboro
• Elizabeth Naff of Franklin
• Emily Pion of Attleboro
• Jillian Plante of North Attleboro
• Pamella Reis of Franklin
• Kasandra Rempelakis of Millis

Named after former Tri-County Principal Peter Rickard, the Tri-County RVTHS chapter of the National Honor Society requires that qualifying students maintain a GPA of 3.85 or higher and have a proven track record of leadership and volunteerism. Students must also submit three letters of recommendation with a personal statement to the Faculty Council for approval by majority vote.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Tri-County Regional Inducts 29 Students into National Honor Society

In the News: Family science night; police await lab results

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"High school students and teachers worked to kindle scientific curiosity in young minds during Thursday's "Family Science Night" at the school. 

Visitors watched a liquid nitrogen demonstration, controlled robots, took part in forensics demonstrations and learned how a lemon could be a battery - among other things - through the course of the night. 

Science teacher Ann Ritchie said the event, put on by the school's Science National Honor Society, works to give younger children a firsthand look at the scientific concepts that underpin the world as we know it, and hopefully encourages them to explore further. 

"It's really all about the power of experience," she said. "We can talk all day in front of the class about theory and concepts, but to put it in front of the children encourages them to make connections."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170316/franklin-science-night-features-bottles-lemons

"A day after emergency personnel responded to a Stewart Street residence for a chemical incident, police are awaiting the analysis of items removed from the house. 

Deputy Police Chief James Mill said Thursday afternoon that experts were in the process of determining what substances were recovered from the 84 Stewart St. residence. 

Mill said there had not been an arrest related to the matter at this point. He emphasized that the scene is safe at this point. 

According to a Franklin Police Department release, the town fire department responded to a medical emergency at the house at about 8 a.m. Wednesday and personnel noted several chemical items that raised concerns."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170316/police-investigating-chemicals-removed-from-franklin-house

Hold the date for Family Science Night - March 16

It was a wild success in 2016 making this an event not to miss this year. This event is put on by FHS National Honor Society science students for K-8 students to explore science as well as see what can be done at the High School.






This was shared from the Franklin Public Schools webpage
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/0252D561-000F8513.0/2017FamilySciNight.pdf

a snow covered view of FHS

Tri-County RVTHS:15 students inducted into National Honor Society

Tri-County RVTHS Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray is pleased to announce 15 students were inducted into the Peter Rickard Chapter of the National Honor Society during a ceremony on Tuesday, November 15.

This year's inductees are senior Angelina Rivera, of Franklin, and juniors Frances Lopez, of Attleboro, Shane Dowling, of Franklin, Jeffrey Blenkhorn, of Medway, Ryan Malewicz, of Millis, Alyssa Burns, Madison Chamberlain, Kaylee Dunn, Carolyn Kiely, and Amanda Merigo, of North Attleborough, Isabella Leonardi, and Nicole Loney, of Plainville, Alexis Chapman, of Seekonk, Cara Parker, of Uxbridge, and Rayonna Charlton, of Walpole.

Current members of the organization include Brianna Santiago, and John Shultz, of Attleboro, Zachary Keeler, and Morgan Shields, of Bellingham, Delaney Forbes, and Amy O’Brien, of Franklin, Samantha Frey, William Galligan, and Daelyn Hiduchick, of Medway, Hollyann Edwards, of Norfolk, Allyson Bettencourt, Madeline Bettencourt, Katelyn Billington, Lana Kilani, Kathleen Loonie, Caroline Moriarty, MacKenzie Rider, and Jennie Twyman, of North Attleborough, Kelsie Rainone, of Plainville, Katherine Pensak, of Walpole, and Matthew Foley, of Wrentham.

Named after former Tri-County Principal Peter Rickard, the Tri-County RVTHS chapter of the National Honor Society requires that qualifying students maintain a GPA of 3.30 or higher and have a proven record of leadership and volunteerism. Students must also submit three letters of recommendation with a personal statement to the Faculty Council for approval by majority vote.

The newest members of the Peter Rickard Chapter of the National Honor Society pose for a photo inside Tri-County’s library ahead of an induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 15

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street, Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.