Western Hills High School

Franklin County Community, Online Registration is NOW OPEN! OLR Hub: https://sites.google.com/franklin.kyschools.us/olr/home Need to reset your parent/guardian password? No worries! Email Carolyn.Jones@franklin.kyschools.us. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Franklin County Schools is seeking feedback from parents and guardians about your child's experiences during recent NTI days. Your input will help us strengthen communication, support, and the learning experience when school can't be in session in person. Please take a few minutes to complete our quick reflection form: https://forms.gle/cCBs5xDwUxRKJGJi9 #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Attention Franklin County Schools Community: The Summer Engineering Exploration Kamp (SEEK) is a one-week residential camp hosted by the University of Kentucky's Department of Civil Engineering. It's designed for rising high school seniors (current juniors) who are interested in exploring the field of civil engineering. Here are some key highlights of the camp: Online Application can be completed here: https://engr.uky.edu/academics/departments/civil/seek See here for more information: https://engr.uky.edu/academics/departments/civil/seek Deadline: April 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

🎵 Take us out to see the Wolverines, Take us out to the see the Flyers! Come cheer them on, and join the crowd, Tomorrow at 5:45, we'll be loud! So let's root, root, root for our teams, As they face off in district play! For it's one, two, three cheers, you're in, At the big game! 🎵⚾ Let's goooo #OneTeamFCS #FCSYes

Franklin County Community, It's hard to believe we're already here, but it's time to prepare for the 2025-2026 school year. Online Registration is NOW OPEN! Don't hesitate – register your child today. OLR Hub: https://sites.google.com/franklin.kyschools.us/olr/home Need to reset your parent/guardian password or have questions? No worries! Email Carolyn Jones at Carolyn.Jones@franklin.kyschools.us. While it's bittersweet to see the 2024-2025 school year wind down, we are excited for the next school year! Thank you, FCS! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Save the Date: WHHS FFA Greenhouse Grand Opening on April 21, 2025! 🌸🌿 Shop for flowers, veggies, herbs, and more—grown by our very own Wolverines. Perfect for your garden or porch! 🌼 #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

🎉 Congratulations to our talented #OneTeamFCS performing arts students! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that several of our amazing students have been accepted into the prestigious Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) 2025 class! Please help us congratulate the following students for their outstanding opportunity! 🎨Addison Carmack— FCHS— Visual Art 🩰Lillian Cline— FCHS — Dance 🎤Alexander Goins— FCHS— Vocal Music 🎨Lena Kring— FCHS— Visual Art 🎤Holly Marshall— FCHS— Vocal Music 🎨Aubrey Martin— FCHS— Visual Art 🎶AJ Wallace— WHHS— Instrumental Music We also want to give a special shout out to those selected as alternates: 👩‍🎨Aurora Holbrook— FCHS— Design 🎤Lyvia McCutchen— FCHS— Vocal Music 🎭Faith Carroll— WHHS— Drama We are you so proud of each of you! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS | #GSA2025 Source: www.kentuckygsa.org.

This is National Assistant Principals Week! We want to celebrate our incredible Assistant Principals and Dean team! 🎉 These dedicated leaders work tirelessly to support our students, staff, and school community. Their commitment to excellence and their unwavering support help create a positive and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. They ensure that everything runs smoothly and that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Let's show our appreciation for these amazing individuals who make a difference every day. Share your favorite AP or Dean below and let them know how much they mean to you! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Dear Franklin County Families, April 7th — April 11th is Franklin County Schools’ Spring Break. School is not in session. The flood waters are at a historic high, all of our buildings will be closed April 7th through April 9th. All After School Programs (ASPs) are closed until at least April 9th All activities and events from April 6th- April 9th are canceled Flood Assistance Resources for Families Due to recent flooding, some families may be displaced. For housing or emergency resources, contact your school’s FRYSC Coordinator or the Frankfort City Police at 502-821-9318. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

FCS Community, please see the message below from our School Safety Coordinator, Captain Abrams. "We are hearing rumors that some social media posts are falsely reporting that some FCS Schools are in lockdown. This is False. All schools are operating normally and there are no lockdowns in the district. " #OneTeamFCS

9th-11th grade students encouraged to apply for 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council! Read more here: https://bit.ly/kdeadvisory #OneTeamFCS | #FCSYes

As April quickly approaches, we find ourselves on the brink of another graduation season, filled with a mix of emotions for our school community. 🎓 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 🎓 Franklin County High School - May 24th @ 6 pm - FCHS Football Field Class of 2025, as you move forward, remember that you carry with you the support and encouragement of the entire FCS community. We will continue to cheer you on as you pursue your dreams and goals. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Our Student Voice Committee (SVC) met after school on Monday! The students are working on some really cool projects that we know will make a large impact on our district for years to come. We cannot wait to share their creations with you once they're all finished! The SVC is led by Director of Federal Programs, Cassandra Adams. Haleigh Huff, Wolverine Science Teacher and Becky Giles, FCS GT teacher, are a huge support for the committee! Our district's Director of Technology, Stella Pollard, also joined to talk about websites, technology, and to check out their work! We are amazed! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Here are our graduation details so far: 🎓WCHS - May 22nd @ 1 pm - at KSU's Bradford Auditorium 🎓WHHS - May 24th - @ 10 am- at WHHS Football Field 🎓FCHS - May 24th - @ 6pm - at FCHS Football Field 🎓ACA- TBA We are so proud of our Class of 2025! #OneTeamFCS

Today, around 400 students from FCS took the ACT test. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work! A heartfelt thank you also goes out to our amazing staff members who tirelessly teach and prepare our students. We truly have the best team! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Anita Tope, our Staff Champion of the Month! She was nominated for her outstanding contributions to WHHS, where she teaches science. Mrs. Tope's dedication to her students and her innovative teaching methods have made a significant impact on the academic success and enthusiasm for science at WHHS. In addition to her exceptional work at WHHS, Mrs. Tope recently led the BMS Science Olympiads to a successful regional competition. Her leadership and commitment to excellence have not only brought recognition to our school but have also inspired students to pursue their interests in science with passion and determination. Mrs. Tope's contributions are truly invaluable. She goes above and beyond to support her students, colleagues, and the entire school community. Her hard work, dedication, and positive attitude make her an exemplary role model for everyone at WHHS. Congratulations, Mrs. Tope! It's an honor to celebrate you! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Our Spring screening dates for the 2025-2026 school year are April 25th, May 9th, and May 20th, 2025. Once the screening is complete, families are informed if their child is eligible to receive interventions in an area of concern or if the family is eligible based on household income, pending income verification. You can schedule an appointment using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiw9G76A5xWHJBZbnnNflU2ekZNuODNWvJXR-hRMreUjyZQA/viewform If you are the parent or guardian of a 3 or 4-year-old child that you believe could be at risk for educational failure, please schedule a screening using this form. Please email Stephanie Emberton or call 502-695-6700 for questions. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Our WHHS Wolverines are on the ROAD to STATE! 🛣️💚 Please help us shout a huge congratulations to the members of the Western Hills Academic Team. WHHS advanced to the State Finals in many areas this past Saturday at the Governor’s Cup Regional competition. The competition was held at Mercer County High School. The Quick Recall Team punched a ticket to state by making it to the championship match for the fourth time in four seasons, falling just short of reigning state champions Dunbar in a very close matchup. Members of Quick Recall include: Holland Riddell, Nathan Carpenter, Manas Garla, Ethan Applegate, Aziz Smaoui, Maribelle Hayden, Adrian Bennett, Malleshwar Suresh, Mery Jaminet, and Maeher Joshi. Additionally, many Wolverines advanced to state in individual tests: 🥇Malleshwar Suresh in Math (🌟4th) 🥇Holland Riddell in Language Arts (🌟1st) and Arts and Humanities (3rd) 🥇Nathan Carpenter in Social Studies (🌟3rd) 🥇Ethan Applegate in Language Arts (🌟2nd) and Arts and Humanities (4th) 🥇Varshitha Ramesh in Science (3rd) and Written Composition (4th) 🥇Nico Harmon in Written Composition (5th) 🌟Indicates top 10 in state qualification! Please help us wish these students luck as they prepare for the state finals in Louisville next month! Congratulations, Wolverines. We are so proud of you.

Franklin County School Community, The State Journal published a fantastic article today about our school calendar! We appreciate their efforts in keeping our community informed. There was a small typo in the article, so here’s a friendly reminder: 🔔 March 14th, 2025 is an FCS District Staff Day with no student attendance. 🔔 March 17th, 2025 our schools will be open and in session as a make-up day.

Franklin County Schools will have NTI Day #8 tomorrow, Thursday, February 20, 2025. ASP’s will be open. Stay safe! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS