🎓 Student Voice in Action!
Our student board members are doing an outstanding job representing their schools and sharing meaningful updates with the Board of Education. At last night’s meeting, Bekah Hyatt and Halle Hunter delivered thoughtful reports that showcased the energy and excellence happening across FCS.
🌟 Halle Hunter shared highlights from Western Hills High School, including:
💚Zeek Robinson’s volunteer work with the State Journal
💚The WHHS girls soccer team’s recent service at the Frankfort soup kitchen
💚A strong start to the school year, with successful orientation and upcoming free dental checkups through Big Smiles
💚A fun and well-attended Glow Dance hosted by the Wolverine Dance Team
💚Excitement for the upcoming Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 20
💚The announcement of Frozen as the spring musical
💚 A special birthday shoutout to Ms. Kelly Neal, whose choir students decorated her classroom in celebration
🌟Bekah Hyatt shared updates from Franklin County High School, including:
💙This year’s inspiring school theme: Champion Mindset
💙A creative “Paperclip Challenge” where teachers support students with unique needs
💙Senior class bucket lists and a successful senior breakfast
💙Welcoming 9 new staff members, including 3 first-year teachers
💙Volleyball team’s impressive 7–0 record, with Coach Adkins celebrating his 150th win. Lauren Parker setting a school record with 1,194 career digs
💙Football team’s 3–0 start and 23-game regular season win streak—currently ranked 8th in the state. Coen Taylor receiving the Battle of Elkhorn Creek Good Works Scholarship, and Collins named MVP of the game
💙Academic achievements over the past 5 years:
- 7 students earned the Seal of Literacy
- 25 attended the Governor’s Scholars Program
- 16 participated in the Governor’s School for the Arts
- 364 students scored a 3 or higher on AP exams
- 1 student earned a perfect ACT score
- 2 JROTC cadets earned their pilot licenses this summer ✈️
- Upcoming Sadie Hoskins Dance this Saturday
We’re so proud of Bekah and Halle for their leadership, insight, and commitment to sharing the incredible stories happening in our schools.
#StudentVoice | #Courage | #OneTeamFCS
Our student board members are doing an outstanding job representing their schools and sharing meaningful updates with the Board of Education. At last night’s meeting, Bekah Hyatt and Halle Hunter delivered thoughtful reports that showcased the energy and excellence happening across FCS.
🌟 Halle Hunter shared highlights from Western Hills High School, including:
💚Zeek Robinson’s volunteer work with the State Journal
💚The WHHS girls soccer team’s recent service at the Frankfort soup kitchen
💚A strong start to the school year, with successful orientation and upcoming free dental checkups through Big Smiles
💚A fun and well-attended Glow Dance hosted by the Wolverine Dance Team
💚Excitement for the upcoming Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 20
💚The announcement of Frozen as the spring musical
💚 A special birthday shoutout to Ms. Kelly Neal, whose choir students decorated her classroom in celebration
🌟Bekah Hyatt shared updates from Franklin County High School, including:
💙This year’s inspiring school theme: Champion Mindset
💙A creative “Paperclip Challenge” where teachers support students with unique needs
💙Senior class bucket lists and a successful senior breakfast
💙Welcoming 9 new staff members, including 3 first-year teachers
💙Volleyball team’s impressive 7–0 record, with Coach Adkins celebrating his 150th win. Lauren Parker setting a school record with 1,194 career digs
💙Football team’s 3–0 start and 23-game regular season win streak—currently ranked 8th in the state. Coen Taylor receiving the Battle of Elkhorn Creek Good Works Scholarship, and Collins named MVP of the game
💙Academic achievements over the past 5 years:
- 7 students earned the Seal of Literacy
- 25 attended the Governor’s Scholars Program
- 16 participated in the Governor’s School for the Arts
- 364 students scored a 3 or higher on AP exams
- 1 student earned a perfect ACT score
- 2 JROTC cadets earned their pilot licenses this summer ✈️
- Upcoming Sadie Hoskins Dance this Saturday
We’re so proud of Bekah and Halle for their leadership, insight, and commitment to sharing the incredible stories happening in our schools.
#StudentVoice | #Courage | #OneTeamFCS
🍽️ Let’s celebrate our September 2025 STAFF Champion of the Month: Jennifer Lafontaine!
Jennifer serves as a cook at Bondurant Middle School, and her impact goes far beyond the kitchen. With care, consistency, and a smile that brightens every lunch line, she helps fuel our students for success—one tray at a time. Her dedication, teamwork, and heart make her an essential part of the FCS family.
Thank you, Jennifer, for all you do to nourish minds and build community. We’re proud to recognize you as our Champion of the Month!
Jennifer serves as a cook at Bondurant Middle School, and her impact goes far beyond the kitchen. With care, consistency, and a smile that brightens every lunch line, she helps fuel our students for success—one tray at a time. Her dedication, teamwork, and heart make her an essential part of the FCS family.
Thank you, Jennifer, for all you do to nourish minds and build community. We’re proud to recognize you as our Champion of the Month!
🎉 Join us in celebrating our September 2025 STUDENT Champion of the Month!
Meet Henry Thomas, a standout freshman at Western Hills High School. As a dedicated member of the student helpdesk team, Henry consistently goes above and beyond to support his school community. His commitment not only helps our systems run smoothly—it’s also building valuable skills for his future career.
We’re incredibly proud of Henry and grateful for the positivity and initiative he brings to FCS!
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
Meet Henry Thomas, a standout freshman at Western Hills High School. As a dedicated member of the student helpdesk team, Henry consistently goes above and beyond to support his school community. His commitment not only helps our systems run smoothly—it’s also building valuable skills for his future career.
We’re incredibly proud of Henry and grateful for the positivity and initiative he brings to FCS!
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
Our Student Support Services team is excited to report that every school in our district saw attendance growth this August compared to August 2024.
We are incredibly proud of the hard work of our students, staff, and families!
#Courage | #OneteamFCS
We are incredibly proud of the hard work of our students, staff, and families!
#Courage | #OneteamFCS
Attention FCS Community: Our phone lines are currently experiencing an outage. We’re actively working with our vendor to resolve the issue and will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
#OneTeamFCS
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
#OneTeamFCS
Let’s show up and shine, Franklin County! 🌟
Mark your calendars 🥁
September 9th is High Attendance Day across Franklin County Schools!
We’re encouraging all students to be present, engaged, and ready to learn. Attendance matters, and every day counts toward success. Let’s celebrate the power of showing up—for ourselves, for each other, and for our future.
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
🎉 Student Spotlight: Zeke Robinson Franklin County Schools is proud to celebrate one of our courageous students, Zeke Robinson, who is making waves as a State Journal Intern! Zeke is a member of our Gifted and Talented program, participates in athletics, and is a current senior at Western Hills High School.
Zeke’s dedication, curiosity, and voice are already making an impact—and we couldn’t be more excited to see where his journey leads next. Opportunities like this reflect the power of student potential when nurtured by a supportive school community.
Way to go, Zeke! You inspire us all. 💚
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
Zeke’s dedication, curiosity, and voice are already making an impact—and we couldn’t be more excited to see where his journey leads next. Opportunities like this reflect the power of student potential when nurtured by a supportive school community.
Way to go, Zeke! You inspire us all. 💚
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
🚍 NOW HIRING: Bus Drivers!
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every single day? We’ve got the job for you!
No CDL? No problem. Our in-house trainer will guide and support you through the entire process.
📌 Apply today: https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5327119
📞 Questions? Call Brad or Tonya at the bus garage: 502-695-6707
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every single day? We’ve got the job for you!
No CDL? No problem. Our in-house trainer will guide and support you through the entire process.
📌 Apply today: https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5327119
📞 Questions? Call Brad or Tonya at the bus garage: 502-695-6707
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
Cole Taylor from FCHS has been selected as a recipient of the fifth annual Battle of Elkhorn Good Works Scholarship! The scholarship is provided by Bluegrass Orthopaedics. Congratulations Cole!
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
🎉 176,674 Summer Meals Served! 🍽️
This summer, our incredible Food Service team delivered 176,674 meals to students across Franklin County. That’s not just a number—it’s a testament to care, commitment, and community. 💚💙
To every staff member who showed up with a smile, every volunteer who lent a hand, and every family who trusted us to nourish their children—thank you. You made this summer brighter, one meal at a time.
#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
Huge shoutout to Traditional Bank and Kroger East for teaming up to donate cold bottles of water to all our bus riders today! 🚌💧
Every school in our district received donations so our kids could stay cool and hydrated in this extreme heat. Your generosity and care truly embody the spirit of #OneTeamFCS.
We can’t thank you enough for stepping up for our students and showing what community partnership really looks like!
#COURAGE
Community,
Please take note. Our bus drivers are doing test runs today and tomorrow. This helps them prepare for the first day of school which is Wednesday, August 13th, 2025.
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
Please take note. Our bus drivers are doing test runs today and tomorrow. This helps them prepare for the first day of school which is Wednesday, August 13th, 2025.
#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
FCS High School Juniors & Seniors!
Apply now for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program 🇺🇸
🏛 Two KY students will:
✅ Spend a week in D.C. (March 7–14)
✅ Meet national leaders
✅ Receive a $10,000 scholarship
If you're involved in leadership, public service, or government, don’t miss this opportunity!
🗓 Apply by Sept. 29
📍 Interviews in Frankfort
📣 Finalists announced in December
Click on the link to apply: Application Link
📧 Questions? awards@education.ky.gov
#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
We love introducing our new team members!
Please join us in welcoming Carissa Horn to the Franklin County Schools family! Carissa is stepping into the role of School Counselor at Western Hills High School, bringing with her a deep commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all students. Her “why” for working in education is to ensure every student feels seen, heard, and valued—and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on board!
Stay tuned as we continue to introduce more amazing new team members!
#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
Please join us in welcoming Carissa Horn to the Franklin County Schools family! Carissa is stepping into the role of School Counselor at Western Hills High School, bringing with her a deep commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all students. Her “why” for working in education is to ensure every student feels seen, heard, and valued—and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on board!
Stay tuned as we continue to introduce more amazing new team members!
#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
🎒✏️ A Big Thank You to the Kentucky State Police!
We are so grateful for the generous school supply donation from KSP, helping ensure our students have the tools they need to start the year strong.
Pictured: Tiffany Neu, delivering supplies on behalf of KSP and Superintendent Mark Kopp.
Community partnerships like these make all the difference — thank you, KSP, for supporting our kids and classrooms! 💙
📣🏆Are you a certified Athletic Trainer? IF SO we have the PERFECT opportunity for you.
Join our team at WHHS and make a difference in student athletics!
For all details and to apply today, please visit:
https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5070736
#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
Join our team at WHHS and make a difference in student athletics!
For all details and to apply today, please visit:
https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5070736
#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
🌟 Meet Our New Team Members! 🌟
Please join us in welcoming Shandra Kendrick, our new Preschool Aide at the Early Learning Village! 🏫✨
Shandra’s passion for education shines through her “why”:
"I love the joy of being able to watch students get excited when they learn something new and help build their confidence. My goal is to support the teachers and help young minds grow and learn in a safe and nurturing environment."
We’re so excited to have her on board as we continue building a strong, supportive learning community. 💙📚
#COURAGE | #ONETEAMFCS
Please join us in welcoming Shandra Kendrick, our new Preschool Aide at the Early Learning Village! 🏫✨
Shandra’s passion for education shines through her “why”:
"I love the joy of being able to watch students get excited when they learn something new and help build their confidence. My goal is to support the teachers and help young minds grow and learn in a safe and nurturing environment."
We’re so excited to have her on board as we continue building a strong, supportive learning community. 💙📚
#COURAGE | #ONETEAMFCS
Last week, Mike Stapleton and Dennis Ledford led Safe Crisis Management training for members of our school district. Thank you, Mike and Dennis, for your leadership—and a big thank you to everyone participating in the training to help keep our schools safe and supportive for all of our scholars.
#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
HOUSEHOLD INCOME FORMS ARE NOW LIVE
Please see the following message from our student support services:
Families can now go in and complete the HIF form for the 25-26 school year.
English HIF public link
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/FRANKLINCO_KY?langid=1
Spanish HIF public link
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/FRANKLINCO_KY?langid=2
For questions, please reach out to Lindsey Carr: lindsey.carr@franklin.kyschools.us
#COURAGE | #ONETEAMFCS
Please see the following message from our student support services:
Families can now go in and complete the HIF form for the 25-26 school year.
English HIF public link
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/FRANKLINCO_KY?langid=1
Spanish HIF public link
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/DistrictRedirect/FRANKLINCO_KY?langid=2
For questions, please reach out to Lindsey Carr: lindsey.carr@franklin.kyschools.us
#COURAGE | #ONETEAMFCS
What’s better than winning a state championship? Winning two in a row.
That’s exactly what our Elks accomplished—Back-to-Back State Football Champions!
And this week, the moment got even sweeter: the championship rings have arrived! 🏆💍
Congratulations once again to EMS for this incredible achievement. We couldn’t be prouder!
#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
That’s exactly what our Elks accomplished—Back-to-Back State Football Champions!
And this week, the moment got even sweeter: the championship rings have arrived! 🏆💍
Congratulations once again to EMS for this incredible achievement. We couldn’t be prouder!
#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
