Blog Entries - 2022

Shared Harvest Food Bank
Shared Harvest Foodbank is having a food distribution event on Saturday, December 10, at Pennyroyal Elementary. The event runs 10 AM - 12 PM. If you're interested in volunteering, check out http://warren.sharedharvest.volunteerhub.com/
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Veteran's Day
Franklin High School will present its annual Veterans Day Program on Thursday, Nov. 10, in the FHS McDade Auditorium. The program begins at 9 a.m. Veterans and active military who would like to attend are encouraged to arrive by 8:45
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Kelli Bush
Welcome back to “Meet-a-Wildcat,” where we introduce you to incoming staff members. Today we meet Kelli Bush, new kindergarten teacher at Hunter Elementary. Kelli comes from a family of Franklin educators. Her mother teaches first grade at Anthony
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Kitten Colorguard Clinic
Is your K-7 student interested in trying something new? Why not try color guard? No experience required! Students get to work with members from the Franklin High School Color Guard, receive a t-shirt, and perform with the guard during half-time at the Franklin High School varsity football game on Friday, August 26th.
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TAC Training
Franklin City Schools has partnered with the Franklin Police Department, Joint County SWAT Team and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office by allowing them to use our properties at 614 and 618 Anderson to conduct TAC Training. TAC Training will
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Elementary Open Houses
The new school year is fast approaching. Teachers are preparing for meeting their new students. All K-6 elementary open houses will be Monday, August 15, from 5-7 pm. Join us to tour the building and meet your new teacher!
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John Berry
Today’s edition of “Meet-a-Wildcat” is all about Mr. John Berry. John has been with the district as a history teacher for quite some time, but will be taking over the helm of student activities director at Franklin High School. He resides in
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David Alford
We are excited to welcome Mr. David Alford to Franklin High School in today’s edition of “Meet-a-Wildcat!” David will be joining the social studies department along with coaching varsity boys’ basketball. He lives with his wife, Sarah,
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Kelli Fromm
We are welcoming a familiar face into a new role in today’s edition of “Meet-a-Wildcat!” Mrs. Kelli Fromm will be joining our central office team as the business manager. She has been in the district as a building administrator for the last
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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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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.
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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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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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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
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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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Franklin City Schools holding interactive early education fair on May 14
A ton of fun events are on the schedule at the district's first-ever early education fair. Children aged 0 to 5 who are future Franklin Wildcats are invited to the Little Cats, Big Minds event on Saturday, May 14, 11 to 1 at Gerke
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Cross Country Information
There will be an informational meeting for all students entering grades 7-12 that are interested in running cross country next year on Thursday, May 5th, at 7 pm in the High School Cafeteria. The meeting is for athletes and parents. We will be discussing
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District Art Show
Franklin City Schools will showcase and celebrate student creativity at the annual district art show on Saturday, April 30, 2 to 5 p.m. in the Franklin High School cafeteria. Attendees will see student artwork from all grade levels and buildings, including award-winning high school art. A basket of art supplies will be raffled.
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Once Upon a Mattress
FHS to present Once Upon a Mattress Once upon a time, Queen Aggravain decreed that no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Dozens of princesses tried to win the prince's hand, but none could pass the queen's
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Suessical, Jr.
Franklin Junior High is excited to present their first-ever musical! Seussical Jr. the Musical will be performed March 18 and 19, 7 p.m., in the FHS McDade Auditorium. "Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide
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Board Honors Students for Achievemet
The Franklin Board of Education honored three students for achievement at its Feb. 28 Board meeting. Emma Burnett (Hunter) was honored for earning straight As for 10 quarters. Nina Lin (FHS senior) was honored for her ACT scores, which has earned her
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Elementary Volleyball Clinic
The Franklin Volleyball Program is hosting the spring league for 3rd-6th grade girls interested in playing volleyball again this year! The league will be conducted by Franklin volleyball coaches, along with current players. The league will consist of
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James Gross, senior at FHS, has entered an Instaband Contest. This contest is a midwest battle of the bands for students. The winner receives a recording contract with GrooveU. James is a semifinalist. To move on to the top 5, he needs votes on the video
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Did you miss the retirement of the #10 jersey for Luke Kennard? If you weren't able to make it the game, check out the video below, compliments of Mr. Bob Hogan.
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Junior High Scheduling Meeting
Next Monday, February 7th, there will be scheduling information meetings for the families of all 6th and 7th grade students who are planning to attend Franklin Junior High School in the 2022-2023 school year. The 6th grade meeting will be held
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Franklin Wildcat Families and Staff: With the Cincinnati Bengals headed to their first Super Bowl in more than 30 years, we are joining with several local school districts to declare a “Snow Dey” on Monday, February 14, 2022. The Cincinnati
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Cheer tryouts 22-23
Are you a student in grades 6-11 interested in trying out for cheerleading? Check out the flyer for information for more information!
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Transportation Plans
UPDATE: January 25, 2022 Dear Wildcat Families, We know these past two years have brought unexpected challenges and inconveniences for all of us. We appreciate your patience and partnership as we work hard to keep our students safe AND in
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Transportation Adjustments
Dear Wildcat Families, We know these past two years have brought unexpected challenges and inconveniences for all of us. We appreciate your patience and partnership as we work hard to keep our students safe AND in classrooms. Face-to-face learning is a top
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Lakins’ and Kennard’s numbers to be retired in separate ceremonies Two Franklin athletes now playing at the professional level will have their jerseys retired at separate ceremonies at home boys basketball games on Jan. 29 and Feb. 1,
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FJHS Bricks
Are you feeling nostalgic about the demolition of FJHS? Why not pick up a brick to keep as a memento of the old building? They would make great bookends. Starting Wednesday, January 5, 2022, the community can take a small piece of Franklin’s history
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