Today is Giving Tuesday! Each year, Franklin County Schools provides support to between 150–200 students who qualify for assistance under the McKinney-Vento Act.

Last month, during Student Homeless Awareness Month, we highlighted our partnership with the Frankfort Cares Coalition, which helps ensure our unhoused students receive the resources and care they need.

If you’re able, we invite you to join us in this mission. Your donation directly supports students in our community:

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📚✨ Today is National Special Education Day! ✨📚

Franklin County Schools proudly honors the signing of IDEA in 1975, a landmark law ensuring all students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate education. 💙

We celebrate our courageous students, their families, and the incredible dedication of our Special Education Department led by Jami Miller, along with all teachers and staff. Together, we build classrooms where every learner is valued and empowered.

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The weather outside is bitterly cold but do you know what isn't? Our students and their generosity.

On Saturday, December 13th, our Franklin County High School's baseball team will be hosting a supply drive for the LIFE House for Animals.

Here are the items they're accepting:
-Paper Towels
-Dog Toys (Tough or Aggressive Chewers)
-Edible Chews (ex: Nylabone)
-Leashes (6 ft) (no retractable leashes)
-Dog Harnesses (ex: Voyager brand, all sizes)
-Trash Bags (13 and 30 gallon)
-Temptation Cat Treats
-Cat Food (dry only)
-Laundry Detergent (High-Efficiency)
-Dryer Sheets
-1 Gallon Zip Lock Storage Bags
-Dog Food
-Puppy Pads
-Cat Litter
-Gift Cards (PetSmart, Petco, Feeders Supply, Amazon,Wal-Mart, -Chewy, etc.)
-Dog Treats (no rawhide, no pork treats) (soft preferred)
-Small Dog Training Type Treats
-Bleach

Good morning, FCS. Today will be NTI Day #1 for Franklin County Schools. ASP’s will be open! Be safe, everyone. #courage | #oneteamfcs

Our preschool team had a terrific time visiting communities during today's preschool outreach event! #courage | #oneteamfcs

FCS Community,

This is a friendly reminder that Franklin County Schools will be closed next week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

We wish all of our students and staff a joyful and restful break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on December 1st!

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FRANKFORT, KY – November 19, 2025 – FCS and Franklin County High School are thrilled to announce that English teacher, Dr. Lynn Schaffer, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Herbert D. Liebman Education Fund Grant. Dr. Schaffer was awarded the maximum grant amount of $1,000 to implement an innovative program aimed at enhancing literacy and critical thinking skills in her classroom. The Herbert D. Liebman Education Fund Grant supports dedicated educators by providing funds directly for classroom resources, projects, and materials that will have a direct and measurable impact on student learning. Congratulations, Dr. Schaffer! #courage | #oneteamfcs

The 2025 state testing results are in—and they reflect the COURAGE, commitment, and excellence of our entire FCS community. From our youngest learners to our graduating seniors, the data tells a powerful story: We’re rising together.

🌟 Five schools earned GREEN overall ratings: Westridge • Collins Lane • Peaks Mill • Franklin County High • Western Hills High 👏 Let’s celebrate these incredible teams!

📊 District-wide highlights:
✅ High Schools: Blue & Green across nearly every category—including Reading/Math, Graduation Rate, and Postsecondary Readiness
✅ Middle Schools: Elkhorn earned Blue & Green in every area; Bondurant showed growth in key indicators
✅ Elementary Schools: Consistent Green ratings across all categories, with 100% of student subgroups improving or maintaining in academics and climate

📈 Performance gains worth cheering:
🔹 11% more high school students reached proficiency in reading and math
🔹 7% more elementary students were proficient in math 🔹 4% more elementary students were proficient in reading 🔹 100% of middle and elementary subgroups improved in school climate and safety survey responses
🔹 100% graduation rate for African American and EL students over five years
🔹 Overall high school graduation rate: 96.2% (4-year) and 97.6% (5-year)

💬 Leadership reflections:
🗣️ “We couldn’t be more proud of our staff and students for these incredible results. The hard work and dedication they show each and every day is validated in the scores.” — Superintendent Mark Kopp
🫶 “We hold deep affection for our dedicated team and we are so proud of their growth. Way to go, FCS!” — Kimberly Young, Director of Assessment

💚 This isn’t just about numbers, it’s about heart. Every star, every rating, every gain reflects the love, effort, and unity of our students, families, teachers, support staff, and community partners.

Let’s keep growing. Let’s keep shining.

FCS: Where Every Student Succeeds!

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November is Youth Homeless Awareness Month, which helps raise awareness that students without stable housing still deserve our support. Under McKinney-Vento, students can enroll in school right away and receive help even if important documents are missing. If you or a friend is sharing housing, in a motel or shelter, or without a regular place to stay, reach out to your school FRYSC coordinator or the district Homeless Liaison, Cassandra Adams.

Ms. Adams can be reached at cassandra.adams@franklin.kyschools.us or by calling 502-695-6700.

We want to help you!

Shoutout ot WHHS Wolverine, Harlow Stapleton, for designing this graphic!

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FRANKFORT, KY – November 17, 2025 – FCS and Western Hills High School (WHHS) are thrilled to announce that Social Studies teacher, Lori Fraley, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Herbert D. Liebman Education Fund Grant. Ms. Fraley was awarded the maximum grant amount of $1,000 to implement an innovative program aimed at enhancing historical literacy and critical thinking skills in her classroom. The Herbert D. Liebman Education Fund Grant supports dedicated educators by providing funds directly for classroom resources, projects, and materials that will have a direct and measurable impact on student learning. Congratulations, Ms. Fraley! #courage | #oneteamfcs

Thanks to 1st Presbyterian Church of Frankfort and JC Penney for selecting Elkhorn Middle School for their cloth a child program contribution. EMS YSC, Lexi Brough, was able to select students who would benefit from this opportunity and today JC Penney opened its doors early so these students could have a personal and confidential shopping experience. Thanks to the community for collaborating, together we can ensure no child has an unmet need! Way to go Frankfort!

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November is Youth Homeless Awareness Month, a reminder that many students face housing challenges that aren’t always visible. In Franklin County Schools, we support between 150–200 students each year who qualify for help under the McKinney-Vento Act. This law is designed to make sure students can stay in school, stay connected, and get the support they need—whether they’re sharing housing, staying in a motel or shelter, or don’t have a stable place to sleep. If you or a friend needs help, you can talk to your school’s FRYSC coordinator or the district Homeless Liaison, Cassandra Adams. Support is confidential and judgment-free..

If you'd like to help support our efforts, here is the link from the QR code that is on flyer: https://bgcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=11527

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This past Saturday, our WHHS FCCLA proudly hosted the Rise Up Leadership Summit in the Bondurant Middle School Library! Students explored career pathways through Eastern Kentucky University’s Family and Consumer Sciences program. We also experienced a full-circle moment as a Western Hills Class of 2023's Brinley Fields returned to share her journey. She was joined by her EKU roommate, Sydney, adding even more warmth and insight to the conversation.

Attendees also heard from National FCCLA Officer Kendall Slaughter, whose inspiring words set the tone for a powerful day of growth. After the presentations, students dove into the STAR Event Workshop, building skills and confidence for future competitions.

A heartfelt thank you to WHHS senior Carter Hutcherson for the invitation and leadership. We’re incredibly proud of our FCCLA students for rising up, leaning in, and leading with courage.

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Our district provides access to PebbleGo—a powerful digital database that makes reading and research fun and accessible for young learners! And we love seeing the journeys this tool sparks in our classrooms.

From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month- a 30-day tribute to the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and impactful contributions of Hispanic Americans. At Peaks Mill Elementary, fourth graders dove into PebbleGo to research Hispanic leaders who’ve shaped our world.

They explored the legacy of Roberto Clemente, a baseball legend and humanitarian; learned about Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space; and discovered the creativity of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who brought history to Broadway. These stories—and many more—helped students build tech skills, cultural awareness, and a deeper appreciation for leadership and perseverance.

A huge shoutout to PME’s library media specialist, Mrs. White, for guiding students through this meaningful exploration!

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Huge news from the Westridge Elementary STLP program! Our recent competitions have led to a fantastic partnership with a local favorite: McClain's Landscaping in Franklin County. A massive shoutout and congratulations to our winner, Timberwolf Joey! We are so proud of our scholar's achievement and deeply appreciate the welcoming spirit of our town. Thank you, McClain's, for supporting our students!

Shoutout to STLP Coaches Britt Nagler and Britney Spicer for making all of these opportunities come to life!

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Due to a power outage affecting our Board Office, our main phone line is currently unavailable. If you need assistance, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible. You may also contact our staff via email for support.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

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