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Elementary: 17% | Middle: 19% | High: 15%
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Elementary: 34% | Middle: 24% | High: 25%
Distinguished in Math:
Elementary: 11% | Middle: 9% | High: 10%
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Students Lead the Charge: District-Wide Campaign Raises Awareness for Youth Homelessness

Alexus Larson

November 2, 2026

Franklin County Schools (FCS) is joining the nation in recognizing November as Youth Homelessness Awareness Month. This year, the FCS Student Voice Committee, made up of elementary, middle, and high school students, is stepping up as advocates and community organizers by creating an in-depth, district-wide campaign.

Students took full ownership of the campaign, establishing four key initiatives to drive change across Franklin County.

  • Digital Awareness & Resource Education: Students designed web and digital content to inform peers and families about McKinney-Vento protections and how unhoused students can access support in our schools and community.

  • Civic Advocacy with Local Government: Committee members drafted a formal letter to meet directly with local municipal officials to discuss solutions for homeless families in Franklin County.

  • District-Wide "Green Day" (November 16): Students announced November 16 as district-wide Green Day, encouraging everyone to wear green to raise awareness for youth homelessness.

  • Food Drive: Students are asking families and the community to make monetary donations for the Emergency Community Food Pantry of Franklin County. 

Meet the Student Leaders Behind the Movement

This initiative highlights the talent, empathy, and leadership of FCS students across grade levels:

Campaign Leadership

  • Ann Hadley Young (7th Grade, Elkhorn Middle School) – Campaign Chair & Student Coordinator

Social Media & Graphic Design Team:

  • Adelynn Martin (8th Grade, Bondurant Middle School)

  • Davis Goins (7th Grade, Bondurant Middle School)

  • BT Bingham (6th Grade, Bondurant Middle School)

  • Will Mucci (4th Grade, Hearn Elementary School)

Food Pantry Support Team:

  • Harlow Stapleton (10th Grade, Western Hills High School)

  • Vienna Cooley (9th Grade, Western Hills High School)

  • Dayami Franco-Chavez (5th Grade, Westridge Elementary)

  • Adian Hanieh (4th Grade, Westridge Elementary)

Nov. 16 Green Day Planning Team:

  • Blair White (7th Grade, Elkhorn Middle School)

  • Eli Ferguson (6th Grade, Bondurant Middle School)

  • Slate West (5th Grade, Bridgeport Elementary)

  • Parker Johnson (4th Grade, Collins Lane Elementary)

Government Advocacy Team:

  • Kingston Greenidge (10th Grade, Franklin County High School)

  • Robert Brown (7th Grade, Elkhorn Middle School)

  • Grayson Beers (6th Grade, Elkhorn Middle School)

Youth Homelessness in FCS

The campaign focuses on supporting students protected under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which identifies a student as homeless if they lack a fixed, regular, and/or adequate nighttime residence.

In public schools, McKinney-Vento protections apply from preschool through graduation. In FCS, students facing housing instability live in a variety of situations:

  • Doubled-up: Sharing housing with others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or similar reasons.

  • Motels or Hotels: Living in temporary commercial lodging due to a lack of adequate alternative accommodations.

  • Shelters: Residing in emergency shelters or transitional housing programs.

  • Unaccompanied Youth: Living without a parent or legal guardian (including couch-surfing, living in cars, tents, or temporary spots).

During the 2025–26 school year, over 130 FCS students qualified for services under the McKinney-Vento Act. For the current 2026–27 school year, 68 students have already been identified, with numbers increasing each week:

  • 53 students are living doubled-up

  • 9 students are living in hotels or motels

  • 6 students are residing in shelters or transitional housing

  • 3 students are identified as unaccompanied youth

When a student experiences homelessness, FCS takes immediate action to keep their education stable by arranging transportation back to their school of origin. The district collaborates closely with school Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSC) and dedicated local partners, such as the Emergency Community Food Pantry.

If you know a student who might be facing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, please reach out to your school FRYSC coordinator or the FCS McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison Cassandra Adams, cassandra.adams@franklin.kyschools.us or 502-695-6700 ext. 10118. To learn more about the McKinney-Vento Act, visit the FCS website.

About Franklin County Schools

FCS is committed to providing high-quality education to students in Franklin County, Ky. For more information and news about FCS, visit our website and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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