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
6 months ago, Stella Pollard
mark and Cole with check
mark and Cole with check as well as members from GCHS
🎉 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
6 months ago, Stella Pollard
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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
6 months ago, Stella Pollard
thank you traditional bank and Kroger east (text) and picture of a bus with water bottles and traditional bank logo
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
6 months ago, Stella Pollard
Our drivers are doing test runs today and tomorrow.
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
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
senate youth program applications now open
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
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
Meet Carissa Horn, our new School Counselor at Western Hills High School! Carissa is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. We’re excited to welcome her to the Franklin County Schools team!
🎒✏️ 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! 💙
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
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📣🏆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
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
We are hiring athletic trainer for Hills!
🌟 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
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
shandra kendrick
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
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
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training
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
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
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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
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
Elkhonr middle school back to back state champions it has a nice ring to it. football field with players in the distance. yellow overlay. kopp and coach in corner. logos present.
We visited our Wolverine Bands earlier today to spend some quality time with them. We were delighted to see the smiles and hear the music they shared with us. It warms our hearts to witness such enthusiasm for the arts! #COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
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📣🏆 We're Hiring: Athletic Trainer! 📣🏆

Join our team at WHHS and make a difference in student athletics!

💼 Position: Athletic Trainer
📍 Location: Western Hills High School
📅 Contract: Annual, with board-approved salary
✅ Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree + NATABOC Certification
🛡️ Background & CAN Check Required by State Law

🎯 What You’ll Do:
✔️ Treat and rehab athletic injuries
✔️ Train student athletic trainers
✔️ Coordinate with physicians & rehab centers
✔️ Attend home varsity events & major tournaments
✔️ Keep athletes safe, strong, and competition-ready!

💰 EXTRA EVENT Coverage Pay:

$40/game – Football
$25/game – Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
$10/hour – Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Wrestling
📞 Apply Today & Be Part of the Team!
📧 https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5070736

#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
“Recruitment poster for Western High School featuring an eagle mascot and the message ‘We are hiring Athletic Trainer – Join our Team.’”
Dear Franklin County Families,

Franklin County Schools is proud to offer the Safe School Helpline, a confidential and free service available 24/7 to support our students with any urgent concerns they may have. This resource helps us protect and care for our school community, and we’re grateful to be able to provide it.

You can reach the Safe School Helpline in the following ways:
🌐 Website: safeschoolhelpline.com
📲 Text: 614-426-0240 — then type TIPS
📳 Call: 800-418-6423, Extension 359

Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe and supportive for all.

#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
promotional flyer for The Safe School Helpline, emphasizing its availability, confidentiality, and purpose in supporting school safety. It aligns well with your message to Franklin County families.

🚍 Join the FCS Transportation Team! Franklin County Schools is hiring Bus Drivers and Bus Monitors — and we’d love to have you on board!

✨ Bus Drivers start at $20.74/hour
✨ Bus Monitors start at $15/hour

Whether you're looking for a meaningful role, a supportive team, or a way to give back to your community — this is your chance to make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.

💙 Best. Team. Ever.
Apply today: https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/
Questions? Reach out to Brad. Brad.McKinney@franklin.kyschools.us

#FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

7 months ago, Stella Pollard
A recruitment graphic for Franklin County Schools features bold text on a blue background stating, “We are hiring Bus Monitors – Starting Pay $15 P/HR.” The word “hiring” is styled in cursive. Below the text, a photo shows a row of yellow school buses with extended stop signs, parked along a tree-lined street near a large building. At the bottom, the Franklin County Schools logo (FCS) appears alongside the phrase “Join our team” in cursive.
A recruitment graphic for Franklin County Schools features bold text on a blue background stating, “We are hiring Bus Monitors – Starting Pay $15 P/HR.” The word “hiring” is styled in cursive. Below the text, a photo shows a row of yellow school buses with extended stop signs, parked along a tree-lined street near a large building. At the bottom, the Franklin County Schools logo (FCS) appears alongside the phrase “Join our team” in cursive.
I hire tehm. I train Them. I test them.
Over 20,000 feet of cable installed—and counting!
That’s how far our commitment to safety and connectivity goes! 💪

Thanks to the incredible work of our tech team, Franklin County Schools is better connected and more secure than ever. Every foot of cable supports our mission to provide safe, modern learning environments for all students.

#FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
A promotional graphic from Franklin County Schools highlighting recent technology upgrades. At the top, the Franklin County Schools logo is displayed. The background features a collage of images showing individuals working with technical equipment, such as installing cables and configuring devices.  Centered on the graphic is the bold text: "WIRED FOR SAFETY. CONNECTED FOR LEARNING."
✨ The only thing that shines brighter than our floors is our custodians! ✨

We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible custodial team for keeping our schools spotless, safe, and welcoming every single day. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and we appreciate everything you do to support our students and staff! 🧹

#FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
The only thing that shines brighter than our floors is our custodians with hallway pictures in the background and fcs logo present
🌟 We’re proud to serve Franklin County! 🌟

In June alone, we provided an incredible 82,947 meals through our Summer Nutrition Program! 🙌

A huge shoutout to our FCS Food Service team and all the dedicated volunteers who made this possible. Your commitment to serving our communities is nothing short of outstanding.

Thank you for helping us nourish minds and bodies all summer long!

#FCSyes | #OneTeamFCS
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
A promotional graphic from Franklin County Schools celebrating their summer meal program. At the top, the Franklin County Schools logo is displayed, featuring the letters "FCS" with the full name written below. The center of the image prominently features the number "82,947" in large, bold font, representing the number of meals provided in June.  Beneath the number, the text reads: "MEALS PROVIDED IN JUNE WE ❤️ SERVING YOU FRANKLIN COUNTY." The background includes a blurred image of people, likely students or community members, creating a warm and active atmosphere.  In the bottom right corner, four individuals are shown wearing green t-shirts that say "SUMMER MEALS." In the bottom left corner, two logos are visible, one of which reads "SUN"—an acronym for Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids.  The graphic emphasizes the district’s commitment to community support and nutrition during the summer months.
🍽️ WE ARE HIRING – COOKS WANTED!

Franklin County Schools is looking for dedicated team members to join our food service staff!

💵 Starting at $15/hour
👨‍🍳 Make a difference in students' lives every day
📍 Apply now and become part of a supportive, mission-driven team!
https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5243821

#FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS
7 months ago, Stella Pollard
we're hiring cooks 15 per hour with food service picture in bottom left corner and blue background and fcs logo