Dear Franklin County community,
We are thrilled to bring this amazing opportunity to all of our families who utilize our bus transportation services. With this app, you’ll be able to track your child’s bus in real time, receive important notifications, and communicate directly with our transportation team. Keep an eye out for an invitation from us soon if you haven't already received your invite!
We also want to share some early feedback from one of our families. This is proof that this tool is already making a difference! A huge shoutout to Sherry Boarman and Brad McKinney for their dedication and hard work in bringing this project to life.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
We are thrilled to bring this amazing opportunity to all of our families who utilize our bus transportation services. With this app, you’ll be able to track your child’s bus in real time, receive important notifications, and communicate directly with our transportation team. Keep an eye out for an invitation from us soon if you haven't already received your invite!
We also want to share some early feedback from one of our families. This is proof that this tool is already making a difference! A huge shoutout to Sherry Boarman and Brad McKinney for their dedication and hard work in bringing this project to life.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Join WHHS for the Strength Walk—a free community event focused on wellness, connection, and celebrating the supports that keep us strong. Bring your family, bring a friend, or just bring yourself for an evening of movement, fun, and community resources.
📅 Date: Friday, April 17
⏰ Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Western Hills High School Football Field
💲 Cost: Free
What to Expect
Local mental health organizations on-site
Food trucks
Yard games and crafts
A welcoming space to run, walk, or explore your own “sources of strength”
This event is open to all Franklin County students, families, and community members. We hope to see you there!
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Dear Franklin County Community — and especially our Class of 2026!
It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by. Please join us in celebrating our incredible 2026 graduates! Below, you’ll find the ceremony details for each of our high school graduations:
📅 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
May 20 — 🐾 Academy at 1:00 PM, held at Central Office (CO) (652 Chamberlin Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601)
May 22 — 🛡️William Cofield High School at 4:00 PM, held at KSU / Bradford Hall
May 23 — 🦅Franklin County High School (FCHS) at 10:00 AM
May 23 — 🐺Western Hills High School (WHHS) at 6:00 PM
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It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by. Please join us in celebrating our incredible 2026 graduates! Below, you’ll find the ceremony details for each of our high school graduations:
📅 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
May 20 — 🐾 Academy at 1:00 PM, held at Central Office (CO) (652 Chamberlin Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601)
May 22 — 🛡️William Cofield High School at 4:00 PM, held at KSU / Bradford Hall
May 23 — 🦅Franklin County High School (FCHS) at 10:00 AM
May 23 — 🐺Western Hills High School (WHHS) at 6:00 PM
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
For Frankfort Parents and Caregivers... Just Say Yes and partners have opened a survey to get opinions on transportation for kids. Please take a minute to fill out the survey or share it. We will close the survey on Wednesday at noon in order to do a drawing for a $50 visa gift card. We'd love your feedback!
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/8qK8JEDE6eFHeVGa6
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/8qK8JEDE6eFHeVGa6
Please help us congratulate one of our very own, Coach Hughes, for being named the 2026 11th region COACH of the YEAR! Way to go, coach. We are proud of you.
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🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Attendance Clerks! 🎉
We are excited to celebrate these amazing ladies who went above and beyond during our recent district attendance audit! Every school earned ALL A’s-- a reflection of their hard work, accuracy, and dedication.
From coding information in Infinite Campus, to communicating attendance procedures with families, to keeping every student safe and accounted for each day ... It's easy to see why our clerks are truly the heartbeat of our schools. 💚💙
Join us in congratulating the attendance clerks from:
🏫 Bridgeport
🏫 Collins Lane
🏫 Elkhorn Elementary
🏫 Westridge
🏫 Western Hills
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and families. We appreciate you! 🌟
#courage | #oneteamfcs
We are excited to celebrate these amazing ladies who went above and beyond during our recent district attendance audit! Every school earned ALL A’s-- a reflection of their hard work, accuracy, and dedication.
From coding information in Infinite Campus, to communicating attendance procedures with families, to keeping every student safe and accounted for each day ... It's easy to see why our clerks are truly the heartbeat of our schools. 💚💙
Join us in congratulating the attendance clerks from:
🏫 Bridgeport
🏫 Collins Lane
🏫 Elkhorn Elementary
🏫 Westridge
🏫 Western Hills
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and families. We appreciate you! 🌟
#courage | #oneteamfcs
FCS community,
We are very excited to bring our new Media Arts pathway to our students starting next school year.
Take a look at the bio he has submitted for us to share with you:
"Hi, my name is Nicholas Collier, and I'm super excited to accept the Media Art teacher position at FCCTC. I graduated from Asbury University in 2019 with my Bachelor's in Media Communications. Since then, I've had some great professional experience working with organizations like Marshall University, ESPN, ESPN College GameDay, Drone Racing League, and even the Olympics. I can't wait to jump in and start teaching and mentoring the next generation of media professionals!"
Welcome to our team, Nicholas!
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We are very excited to bring our new Media Arts pathway to our students starting next school year.
Take a look at the bio he has submitted for us to share with you:
"Hi, my name is Nicholas Collier, and I'm super excited to accept the Media Art teacher position at FCCTC. I graduated from Asbury University in 2019 with my Bachelor's in Media Communications. Since then, I've had some great professional experience working with organizations like Marshall University, ESPN, ESPN College GameDay, Drone Racing League, and even the Olympics. I can't wait to jump in and start teaching and mentoring the next generation of media professionals!"
Welcome to our team, Nicholas!
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Today, our Key Communicators team met once again. This group is composed of leaders from across the district who generously share their time and insight. Thank you to everyone who continues to participate!
During the meeting, our superintendent provided updates on:
• The status of our auxiliary gyms
• Construction progress on the new Elkhorn Elementary
• Recent test scores
• Newly added CTC programs — the revamped Teacher Pathway and the new Media Arts Pathway
• Teacher retention efforts
• And more!
FCS is truly a special place, and we’re honored to serve such an incredible community. We are so proud of our #keycommunicators.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
During the meeting, our superintendent provided updates on:
• The status of our auxiliary gyms
• Construction progress on the new Elkhorn Elementary
• Recent test scores
• Newly added CTC programs — the revamped Teacher Pathway and the new Media Arts Pathway
• Teacher retention efforts
• And more!
FCS is truly a special place, and we’re honored to serve such an incredible community. We are so proud of our #keycommunicators.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
As the snow continues to melt, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible maintenance team. The past few weeks have brought real challenges, but they always show up for our district. Early mornings, weekends, long hours, and unwavering dedication. We are so grateful for all you do. Thank you, maintenance team!
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Huge shoutout to Lucy Cunningham, FCHS grad and current Asbury University student, representing our community at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy! She’s working with Olympic Broadcasting Services helping bring the Games to the world. We are so proud!
#courage|#oneteamfcs
Franklin County Schools Community,
Please remember the following information for next week!
No school: Monday, February 16, 2026
School in session: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
We hope everyone has a great President's Day.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Please remember the following information for next week!
No school: Monday, February 16, 2026
School in session: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
We hope everyone has a great President's Day.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Our Patriots over at Peaks Mill is celebrating the Olympics and learning to read bar graphs. Ms. Stephanie White, our librarian at PME, does a great job at making learning fun. That's what it's all about!
Way to win, Patriots!
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Way to win, Patriots!
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Our transportation team is now onboarding Hearn Elementary into our Stopfinder program!
This program will provide alerts and updated information regarding bus routes in live time.
Guardians, please be on the lookout for an email from our transportation team to accept your invitation.
Questions? Reach out to our clerk, Sherry, for support! Sherry.boarman@franklin.kyschools.us
#courage | #oneteamfcs
This program will provide alerts and updated information regarding bus routes in live time.
Guardians, please be on the lookout for an email from our transportation team to accept your invitation.
Questions? Reach out to our clerk, Sherry, for support! Sherry.boarman@franklin.kyschools.us
#courage | #oneteamfcs
📗❄️ NTI DUE DATES UPDATE
Franklin County Schools families: Friday's snow day has pushed back the due dates for NTI work. Remember that for your child to be counted present, NTI assignments must be submitted on or before the due dates listed. Please review the NTI due dates for our recent weather-related closures. The graphics below outline each date missed and when the corresponding work is due.
🔹 NTI Day #4 — Due February 10th
Date missed: January 21st
🔹 NTI Days #5–10 — All due February 12th
Dates missed: January 26–29 (NTI Days 5–8) and February 2–3 (NTI Days 9–10)
🔹 Traditional Snow Days — January 30th, February 4th, and February 6th
These were traditional snow days, so no work is due, and they will be made up later in the school year.
Thank you for helping ensure students stay on track! If you have questions about assignments, please reach out to your child’s school or teacher.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Franklin County Schools families: Friday's snow day has pushed back the due dates for NTI work. Remember that for your child to be counted present, NTI assignments must be submitted on or before the due dates listed. Please review the NTI due dates for our recent weather-related closures. The graphics below outline each date missed and when the corresponding work is due.
🔹 NTI Day #4 — Due February 10th
Date missed: January 21st
🔹 NTI Days #5–10 — All due February 12th
Dates missed: January 26–29 (NTI Days 5–8) and February 2–3 (NTI Days 9–10)
🔹 Traditional Snow Days — January 30th, February 4th, and February 6th
These were traditional snow days, so no work is due, and they will be made up later in the school year.
Thank you for helping ensure students stay on track! If you have questions about assignments, please reach out to your child’s school or teacher.
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Franklin County Schools has several important calendar changes to share:
Monday, February 16th will remain closed/holiday.
Pending Board approval, Friday, May 22nd will be a makeup day. The last day for students will be on that Friday.
Here are all of the current calendar changes:
🔹 February 16 – No School (Holiday)
🔹 February 17 – Makeup Day
🔹 March 23 – Makeup Day
🔹 May 22 – Makeup Day (please note: this is pending board approval)
Please mark your calendars and help us spread the word! ⭐
#courage | #oneteamfcs
To help our food service team prepare for our 2026 summer feeding program, please fill out this survey:
https://forms.gle/YHdkFpb3KMCAqkUS7
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https://forms.gle/YHdkFpb3KMCAqkUS7
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Dear FCS Community, please see the following message from Superintendent Mark Kopp:
Traditional snow day tomorrow, Friday February 6th in Franklin County Schools. ASP’s will be open. Only ASP workers, bus mechanics and essential maintenance and custodial staff as directed by their supervisors need to report to work in person. Stay safe!
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Hoops season is heating up!
🏀 Check out the 2026 Girls and Boys Elementary Tournament schedules.
Good luck to all the players from Collins Lane, Hearn, Westridge, Bridgeport, Elkhorn, and Peaks Mill! See you in the stands! 📣
#courage | #oneteamfcs
🏀 Check out the 2026 Girls and Boys Elementary Tournament schedules.
Good luck to all the players from Collins Lane, Hearn, Westridge, Bridgeport, Elkhorn, and Peaks Mill! See you in the stands! 📣
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Little League Signups are NOW OPEN and have been extended to 2/12/26!
Baseball:
Tee Ball 4-5
Coach Pitch/Tee Ball 5-6
Player Pitch Minor League 8-10
Player Pitch Major League 11-12
Softball:
Coach Pitch/Tee Ball 5-6
Coach Pitch Minor League 7-8
Player Pitch Minor League 8-10
Player Pitch Major League 11-12
Sign up: FFYSA.org
Contact: FFCYSA25@gmail.com
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Baseball:
Tee Ball 4-5
Coach Pitch/Tee Ball 5-6
Player Pitch Minor League 8-10
Player Pitch Major League 11-12
Softball:
Coach Pitch/Tee Ball 5-6
Coach Pitch Minor League 7-8
Player Pitch Minor League 8-10
Player Pitch Major League 11-12
Sign up: FFYSA.org
Contact: FFCYSA25@gmail.com
#courage | #oneteamfcs
Dear FCS Community,
Due to recent winter weather absences, FCS will be in session on the following makeup days:
⭐ February 17- makeup day
⭐ March 23- makeup day
Thank you for your continued flexibility and support.
#oneteamfcs
Due to recent winter weather absences, FCS will be in session on the following makeup days:
⭐ February 17- makeup day
⭐ March 23- makeup day
Thank you for your continued flexibility and support.
#oneteamfcs
