Franklin County Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2025 FRANKFORT, KY – Franklin County Schools is proud to announce the hiring of Nick Sheridan as the new Head Principal of The Academy. Sheridan brings over 17 years of experience in public education, with a proven track record of student-centered leadership, school safety coordination, and collaborative school improvement. “We are very excited to hire a truly student-centered leader in Nick Sheridan as the new principal of The Academy,” said Superintendent Mark Kopp. “Nick has a fantastic vision for the school and is dedicated to meeting the district promise that Every Student Succeeds.” Sheridan most recently served as Assistant Principal at Franklin County High School, where he led multiple school-wide initiatives including behavior response systems, school safety planning, and staff mentoring. He played a key role in implementing a positive school climate, overseeing personnel evaluation, and ensuring academic and behavioral supports were in place for all students. Prior to his leadership role, Sheridan was a dedicated Health and Physical Education teacher for 14 years and held leadership positions such as department chair and SBDM representative. “I am honored and truly blessed to be able to join The Academy as their new Head Principal,” said Sheridan. “I am so excited to start working and collaborating with the students, staff, and parents of The Academy. I am thrilled to bring my experience and dedication to this job to lead the Bulldogs on their paths of success. Together we can do anything we put our minds to. I am committed to forming the strong relationships and foundational skills needed to help every student at The Academy succeed.” Sheridan holds a Principal Certification from the University of the Cumberlands and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Louisville, maintaining a 4.0 GPA in both programs. His appointment is effective July 1st, and he will begin transitioning into the role over the coming weeks. Media Contact: Franklin County Schools (502) 695-6700 http://franklin.kyschools.us #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

All offices will be closed on Monday. We wish everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

🎓 Graduation Live Streams! We’re incredibly grateful to the Frankfort Plant Board (FPB) for livestreaming our graduation ceremonies each year, ensuring everyone can celebrate these special moments! Tune in tomorrow to watch: 📅 WHHS @ 10 AM → bit.ly/wolverinegrad 📅 FCHS @ 6 PM → bit.ly/flyergrad #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Franklin County Schools! It's everything Franklin County Schools, in your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/Ylf_5K Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/j2Fn_F

Safety remains our top priority, and we're excited to announce that our board has officially approved a new phone system for the district. This cutting-edge system will utilize Voice Over IP (VoIP) in partnership with KDE and ENA by Zayo. Our Technology Department has been diligently working on this project alongside Tim Sizemore and Arthur Becker from KDE, as well as Korey, Lane, and Constantine from our valued partner, STEP CG. Their dedication is ensuring a seamless transition to enhanced communication across the district. We look forward to introducing this upgraded system and the benefits it will bring to our district. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

The Western Hills Wolverines are the 41st District Champions! Please help us congratulate and celebrate our Wolverines! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

William Cofield Graduation begins at 1 pm! Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/Ne3-VBGjkYs?feature=share

📢 Summer EBT Program – Franklin County Schools Summer EBT is back! Families with school-aged children may be eligible to receive $120 in extra grocery benefits this summer through the Summer EBT program. This program works alongside SUN Meals to help keep kids nourished while school is out. Last year, it supported over 395,000 children in Kentucky. ✅ How to Participate: 1. Check Eligibility *If your child receives SNAP, KTAP, income-based Medicaid, or Kinship Care, they are automatically enrolled. *If not, and your family could use food support, you can apply online. *Visit feedingky.org/sebteligibility or scan the QR code on the flyer. 2. Sign Up *Eligible families can enroll at kysbet.ky.gov. *Watch your mailbox for an eligibility notice and your EBT card. Questions? Reach out to Christy.Pritchett@franklin.kyschools.us. Links to the flyers: English: https://5il.co/3gydw Spanish: https://5il.co/3gydv #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Congratulations to our Bulldogs, Class of 2025! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Peaks Mill celebrated the closing of the school year with a students vs staff basketball game! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Elkhorn Elementary was buzzing with excitement yesterday as the school hosted a fun-filled carnival and celebrated the 5th grade graduation! We had the chance to stop by for a bit, catching a glimpse of the Elks rehearsing for their big moment and soaking in some of the festive atmosphere. The event featured classic carnival delights like face painting, a nostalgic cake walk, snow cones, popcorn, and a variety of traditional games that brought smiles to everyone’s faces. Have a great summer, Elks! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Yesterday, Collins Lane Elementary honored their incredible Kindergarten class! Congratulations to each of our young learners as they take this exciting step into first grade. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish! See all of the pictures here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17HNkEAeOXjbNwlxJAEQ6uMvIHhRFldWV?usp=drive_link #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

It’s a true honor to celebrate one of our own for a job well done! 💙🚓👮 Hearn’s School Resource Officer, John Dudinskie, was recognized during last week’s board meeting for his outstanding service and dedication. Officer Dudinskie joined Hearn Elementary earlier this year and has quickly become an irreplaceable part of the Hornet family. In recent events, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, stepping up in the face of unimaginable challenges. His presence leaves a lasting impact on our students, and we are deeply grateful for his commitment, compassion, and skill. As a token of appreciation, Officer Dudinskie received a #OneTeamFCS hockey puck and a $50 gift card, generously provided by Robinson Oil Company. We are incredibly lucky to have Officer Dudinskie on our team. Thank you for all you do!

The week we’ve all been waiting for is finally here—and we find ourselves at a loss for words to fully capture the spirit, strength, and accomplishments of our remarkable Class of 2025. As we prepare to celebrate each of you, here are the graduation dates, locations, and times: 🎓 The Academy High School 📅 May 21st @ 10 AM 📍 KSU's Bradford Auditorium 🎓 William Cofield High School 📅 May 22nd @ 1 PM 📍 KSU's Bradford Auditorium 🎓 Western Hills High School 📅 May 24th @ 10 AM 📍 WHHS Football Field (Rain date: May 25th) 🎓 Franklin County High School 📅 May 24th @ 6 PM 📍 FCHS Football Field (Rain date: May 25th) To the Class of 2025: As you step into the next chapter of your journey, know that you carry with you the pride, support, and unwavering encouragement of the entire FCS community. We believe in you, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way. Congratulations, graduates. Your future is bright. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Happy National School Speech Language Pathologist Appreciation Day! We are thankful for our SLPs and for everything they do. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Earlier this week, our maintenance crew was spotted taking care of our Bridgeport campus grounds! They do a fantastic job and we truly appreciate their efforts! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Earlier this week, our maintenance crew was spotted taking care of our Bridgeport campus grounds! They do a fantastic job and we truly appreciate their efforts! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

A big shout out Neal Wilkins from Hills Electric for giving our students a tour of the new auxiliary gym during class today and to Trampus Penn, our Director of Maintenance, for making it happen. The students learned about the underground work, got to see the blueprints, and even built some boxes for the block layer to lay the block walls. They thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are excited to see the finished product that will benefit our school community for years to come. 📸: Allen Neal, our wonderful CTC electrical instructor. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Our Franklin County High School celebrated their certified and classified staff members of the year today! 🦅 FCHS Certified Educator of the Year: Mr. Terry Johnson 🦅 FCHS Classified Educator of the Year: Mr. Jesse Martin Please help us celebrate these two outstanding educators! We're so thankful to have them as valued members of #OneTeamFCS. #FCSYes

Today, three students from Bondurant Middle had the wonderful opportunity to shadow some of our Central Office employees. This experience was eagerly anticipated by our special education and technology departments. A huge thank you to Lily Brewer, Vishal Paluri, and Henry Thomas for joining us. Vishal and Henry shadowed our Director of Technology, Stella Pollard, and LAN admin, Nathan Simpson. They contributed to district-wide VoIP Phone prep, a project that will benefit our district for many years to come, and learned basic networking skills. Lily assisted Ms. April Johnson with data processing. It was a fantastic day! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS