Franklin County Schools (FCS) are on the rise—and the 2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) scores prove it. With courage, commitment, and excellence shining through every clas...

FRANKFORT, KY – Elkhorn Elementary students, affectionately known as the Elks, celebrated Veterans Day with an incredibly moving ceremony filled with deep respect and heartfelt gr...

FRANKFORT, KY – On Tuesday, November 11th, students, staff, and special guests at Franklin County High School (FCHS) gathered for a memorable Veterans Day ceremony. The tribute, w...

Frankfort, Kentucky – The students and staff of Western Hills High School recently celebrated and expressed deep gratitude to the nation's heroes during a series of heartfelt Vete...

Franklin County Schools joins the City of Louisville and communities across Kentucky in mourning the lives lost in the tragic crash of UPS Flight 2976. In honor of those affected,...

FRANKFORT, KY, November 6th, 2025 – Westridge Elementary School recently hosted its 5th Annual First Responders Breakfast , an overwhelmingly positive event aimed at strengthe...

After more than two decades of dedicated service, Julia Colston is retiring from her role as receptionist at Franklin County Schools— a position she held with unmatched grace, war...

FRANKFORT, KY – [November 5th, 2025] – The Franklin County Career and Technology Center (CTC) hosted its inaugural SkillsUSA Car Show this past weekend, successfully raising cri...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Westridge Run Club Members "Chase" Their Goals at Annual Black Cat Race FRANKFORT, KY – October 24th, 2025 – The spirit of community, wellness, and givin...

L.A.S.E.R. Students Connect with Local Leaders to Build a Brighter Frankfort October 30th, 2025 | Frankfort, KY — Students in Franklin County Schools’ L.A.S.E.R. program (Lea...

FRANKFORT, KY – October 28th, 2025 – The Franklin County High School (FCHS) Cross Country program is celebrating a major achievement as the team has officially qualified for the...

Western Hills High School Art Teacher Janis Kirstein Exhibits Work at the Louvre in Paris Frankfort, KY — October 23, 2025 — Western Hills High School is proud to announce th...

Franklin County Bowling Teams Share Lanes and Laughter with Stewart Home School Frankfort, KY — October 23, 2025 This past Saturday morning, students from Franklin County Hig...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Westridge Elementary First Graders Celebrate Global Storytelling with “Different Lands, Similar Stories” Showcase Westridge Elementary School’s firs...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Franklin County Student Honored by Kentucky State Senate for National FFA Achievement Frankfort, KY — October 23, 2025 Franklin County Schools is prou...

October 16th, 2025 Frankfort, KY — Franklin County Schools is proud to celebrate the newest graduate from The Academy, marking a significant milestone in one student’s journey an...

Western Hills High School is proud to announce that seniors Weston Lee and Manas Garla have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Pr...

Today and always, we honor leadership in all its forms—it's National Bosses Day and October is National School Principals Month! Franklin County Schools is proud to be led by some...

October 15, 2025 | Franklin County Schools Franklin County Schools proudly launched the first meeting of the 2025–26 Student Voice Committee today, bringing together a dynami...

Thirteen students in Franklin County High School’s Animal Science pathway have officially completed their Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA) certification! This hands-on train...