Blog Entries - May 2022
Fairy Tale Finale
The first grade students at Hunter Elementary hosted a Fairy Tale Finale last week. After studying fairy tales, each student chose a specific fairy tale to use for their writing project. Each student then brainstormed the different types of writing
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Gerke fifth graders completed a biography project this spring that included creating a model of their chosen subject using empty 2-liter pop bottles. A wide range of historic people made appearances as biography bottle buddies including Stan Lee,
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Anthony Wayne students capped off a year of studying Ohio History with their annual Ohio State Greats Wax Museum. Students chose a famous Ohioan to research and represent for families, guests, and fellow students. Visitors encountered Maya Lin, Neil
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Dave Gregory Award
Carol Snively was recently named the Franklin High School 2022 Dave Gregory Teacher of the Year. The award, sponsored by Horace Mann, is also known as the Crystal Apple Award. Snively, who teaches College Credit Plus Pre-calculus, College Credit Plus
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Summer Elementary Lacrosse
Does your elementary (K-6) student need some new activities this summer? Why not consider trying lacrosse? The Wildcat Lacrosse program is hosting a camp July 20 from 5 - 7pm. Check out the flyer for more information!
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Summer Boys' Basketball Camp
Are you in need of some summer basketball? Check out the information for the upcoming summer boys' basketball camp.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndElementary Band Instrument Registration Night
Are you an elementary student interested in joining the band? Any current 5th grade student interested in being in the Wildcat Band, along with parents, should attend the registration night on May 24. Unsure? Check out the video and flyer for more
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This spring, Schenck first graders in Amber Long's class studied the life cycle of Painted Lady Butterflies. They received caterpillars in mid-April and began keeping observation journals. The gorgeous butterflies were released on May 3.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAnnual Wildcat Olympics
Annual Wildcat Olympics: A day of joy and fun On a cool but gorgeous May day, there were smiles all around at the fifth annual Wildcat Olympics, which brought together the district’s special education students for a parade,
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With graduation just days away, FHS seniors are busy exploring post-high school options. For those looking to enter the workforce, the FHS job fair on May 5 put students face-to-face with local employers looking to hire. Some of the
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FHS eSports
Franklin High School’s esports team completes first season It turns out that the kids were right all along: Video games are not a waste of time. In fact, competitive video gaming, known as electronic sports or esports — is one of the hottest new
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Erwin and Ebeling 2022 Project Excellence Winners
Debbie Erwin and Eileen Ebeling have been named Franklin City Schools' 2022 Project Excellence winners. Project Excellence, which operates under the Area Progress Council of Warren County, annually recognizes two teachers from each
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Fundraiser planned to buy box truck for Franklin's marching band
Marching bands have a lot of equipment. When Franklin's marching band takes the field at a competition or football halftime show, students and volunteers carry and roll out stands, instruments, props, flags, and other gear. Moving it all is a logistical
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFranklin Board of Education Honors Students for Achievement
At its April 25 meeting, the Franklin Board of Education honored students for achievement, which board members note is their favorite part of board meetings. Fifteen students were honored for 10 quarters of Straight As. Six were from Hunter: Meryn Berry,
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