Cole Delaney interview with NPR for Poetry Out Loud!
https://www.nprillinois.org/community-voices/2022-05-02/franklin-high-school-students-excel-in-poetry-out-loud-competitions-community-voices
The 2022 Rotary Scholar Athletes Banquet was at Hamilton’s this evening. We honored many area student-athletes including two of our own: Brayden Colwell and Amber Mies. Congratulations!!
May lunch menu
https://5il.co/18swc
Unfortunately, due to a lack of interest, the Color Run that was scheduled on May 14 will be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Board Agenda
April 27, 2022
https://5il.co/19djc
Found out we have some ninjas in our Junior and Senior High! Semester activity at Iron Coyote in Bloomington was a big hit!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3KzDVWm19jCkNZ6e7
Congratulations to Mrs. Willhite and her biology class for being featured in the Jacksonville paper!
"Franklin biology students 'hack' E. coli with jellyfish DNA"
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Franklin-High-School-biology-students-hack-E-17117589.php?fbclid=IwAR2-bfi6JKOIMtSuk2YwCFBpHBy-qkiW0f47rqNBkQP0TLs9gHPmAyAdxXY#photo-22392430
Please see the attached for a reminder for pick up procedures at East Grade. Thanks!
The Junior Class would like to offer a cheaper deal to family members signing up for the Color Run: 2 family members for $50, 3 members for $70, 4 members for $80, 5 members for $100. We can't wait for the event! Please contact Miss Reed with any questions.
The Junior Class will be hosting a Color Run (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EERSfHiqT8) scheduled for Saturday, May 14 @ 9 a.m. All ages and running abilities are welcome!
Here is the access to register online: https://forms.gle/kYqif8AaMUR6BUbd8
Printable registration form: https://5il.co/18oav
Please contact Miss Reed with any questions: rreed@franklinhigh.com. We are very excited for what this event has the potential to be and hope you and your friends/family will join us!
Thaddeus Bergschneider places 2nd in state for the new competition, Poetry Ourselves.
Check out the article from WLDS: https://wlds.com/franklin-junior-takes-award-in-state-poetry-competition/
Poem: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qxMZ70Z0NXKZtdEacH2vqJJoQFO0S2YoipwuU8jE4Jc/edit?usp=sharing
On April 13, high school students will be participating in state-wide assessments. All freshmen will be taking the PSAT 8/9, sophomores will be taking the PSAT 10, and all juniors will take the SAT w/Essay. Students must be present on April 13 and should plan to be here the entire day. All seniors will get an extra college visit day, so they are not required to report to school this day. If you have any questions, please email Elise Black at eblack@franklinhigh.com.
8th Grade Honors Night
May 23, 2022
We will be hosting our 8th Grade Honors night on May 23rd at 6:30 pm. The
event will be held in the gym, with a desert social to be held in the cafeteria
immediately following the event. Students not receiving honors are not
required to attend. 8th Grade Completion Certificates for all 8th graders will be
handed out at school.
https://5il.co/18fbt
High School Graduation
May 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm
https://www.franklinhigh.com/page/employment-opportunities
Come join our team at Franklin CUSD#1. We currently have positions open for the 22-23 school year. Please share!
We also are in need for substitute teachers and sub bus drivers. If you can help out in any way, please contact the school district.
2nd Grade Teacher, 2022-2023
School Counselor, 2022-2023
School Social Worker, 2022-2023
High School Special Education Teacher, 2022-2023
School Cook, open until filled
Congratulations to our March Students of the Month
April lunch menu
https://5il.co/17yt0
One of the best nights of the year! Tickets include a meal and a night full of laughs! Ticket sales support a scholarship given in honor of Katy Tannahill.
Tickets can be purchased in the FHS office or from Mrs. Black, Mrs. Lancaster, Ms. Reed or Mrs. Slaughterback.
Don't forget - PTF sponsored Glow Bingo for Pk-5th families is this Friday in the small gym. We hope you can come, starts at 7pm. Check out these cool prizes you could win!!
The recycling bins are in the school- thanks to our 2nd grade class for attaching the stickers. ♻️♻️♻️
