Franklin High School

Big congratulations to Mr. Larry Pickens — named a finalist for the 2026 NC CTE Teacher of the Year Award! This honor highlights the incredible work he does every day for our students and community. He’ll be recognized at the Summer CTE Conference in July and take part in the final phase of the award process this December. Well deserved, Mr. Pickens!

Congratulations to Lily Holt, Caramia Ramos and Jessica Hernandez on being selected to the 2025 Mountain 7 Women's Soccer All-Conference Team!

Thank you Class of 2025! You will be missed!

Seniors and Senior Parents! Tom Pantaleo will be at graduation taking a cap and gown picture as they come off the stage tomorrow. More information will be in their envelope they pick up directly after graduation.

🏆 Franklin High Shines at the 63rd Annual WNC Sports Awards! 🏆 On Sunday, May 25th, FHS was proudly represented at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville for the 63rd Annual Mountain Amateur Athletic Club (M.A.A.C.) WNC Sports Awards. It was an incredible evening celebrating athletic and academic excellence across Western North Carolina — and Franklin High showed up big time! 👏 M.A.A.C. Scholarship Winners 🎓 Aubrey Haley 🎓 Laura Covarrubias 🎓 Brianna Quiroz 🎓 Matheson Post 🎓 David Rogers 🌟 Finalists & Winners by Category: 🏅 Ann Brandis Division I Female Athlete (Major Sport) 🔹 Kendall Rumans – Finalist 🏅 First Citizens Bank Division I Female Athlete (Olympic Sport) 🔹 Laura Covarrubias – Finalist 🏅 Twisted Laurel Division I Female Team (Olympic Sport) 🥇 Franklin Women’s Outdoor Track & Field – WINNER! 🏅 Massasoit Division I Male Athlete (Olympic Sport) 🔹 Jonah Brant – Finalist 🏅 Rodeway Inn & Suites Division I Male Team (Olympic Sport) 🔹 Franklin Men’s Outdoor Track & Field – Finalist 🏅 Blue Ridge Imaging Division I Female Academic Award 🔹 Aubrey Haley – Finalist 🥇 Laura Covarrubias – WINNER! 🏅 Henry Logan Division I Male Athlete of the Year 🔹 Braylen Dezarn – Finalist Congratulations to all of our outstanding athletes and teams for their dedication, sportsmanship, and achievements. Franklin High is proud of each of you!

Congratulations to Franklin High Athletic Director Matt Bradley, who has been named the Region 8 recipient of the NCHSAA Homer Thompson “Eight Who Make a Difference” Award! Coach Bradley will be honored at the NCHSAA Awards Ceremony on June 18th, where he will formally receive this well-deserved recognition. Well done, Coach! https://www.nchsaa.org/2024-2025-homer-thompson-eight-who-make-a-difference-awards/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKfauFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmhh-LY-IDFuTtXrlqmXEr3Q78ixGKHEYXKS9rlNzAl5TpqmjDpWTTagub3X_aem_yycXsO3lR-d7mvQ0f6mWOA

Join us for a special presentation! We’re proud to announce the latest addition to a very prestigious group of Franklin Legends: the retirement of Jared Greenwood’s jersey, #9. This incredible honor will be formally recognized during a special halftime ceremony on October 3, 2025, at the Tuscola vs. Franklin football game, held at Western Carolina University. Don’t miss this unforgettable moment in Panther history! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AqSersfJt/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Bus 23 is running late this morning (05/22), but it is on the way

Parents and Students! Exam will begin on Monday May 19! Students must arrive in test sites by 8:05 with an updated & charged iPad. Testing will finish at 12:30 and students will not be called out of class before that time. Students leaving after the exam must bring a parent note.

Bus #162 WILL run this afternoon.

Bus 162 will not run this morning (05/15/25). We apologize for the last minute notice. As soon as we know about this afternoon's route, we will let you know.

Senior Award Night Date: Thursday, May 15th Time: 6:00 PM Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts Due to ongoing construction that has limited parking during the school day, Class Day and Scholarship Night have been combined into one special evening: Senior Award Night. All FHS Seniors, along with their friends and family, are warmly invited to attend this celebration of achievements. In addition to recognizing our outstanding students, we will also honor the FHS Teacher of the Year and FHS Support Person of the Year during the event. **Students selected to receive awards or scholarships have been notified in person or via their school email. Please note: Caps and gowns will not be worn. Recommended attire is dressy casual.

Congratulations to the FHS Women's Track Team who claimed the 2025 3A NCHSAA West Regional Title.

Free Sports Physicals Next Wednesday starting at 2pm at MMS. You must bring the completed parent portion of the form with you and signed by a parent/legal guardian. The physical form can be found at https://www.nchsaa.org/health-and-safety-physicials/ or a hard copy is available in the main office at FHS.

Congratulations to FHS Junior Tanner Jones! ⛳ Tanner finished as the NCHSAA 3A West Men’s Golf Runner-Up and has qualified for the State Finals, set for next Monday and Tuesday in Fayetteville. Well done, Tanner, and best of luck at States! #PantherPride #NCHSAA

Bus #44 will not run tomorrow morning (Wednesday 05/07/25).

Bus 21 will not run Tuesday afternoon (05/06/25) or in the morning Wednesday through Friday (05/07/25 - 05/09/25).

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Aprils Flowers on Main for providing the beautiful floral arrangements that were presented to our staff today by students from the FHS Student Leadership Program.

Franklin High School Celebrates Teacher and Support Person of the Year Last week, during our Battle of the Classes event, we proudly announced to the student body the recipients of this year’s Teacher and Support Person of the Year awards. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we would now like to publicly recognize these two outstanding individuals for their incredible contributions to our school community. Teacher of the Year: Ms. Jennifer Angel Ms. Angel, a valued member of the FHS History Department, is a truly remarkable educator. She consistently goes above and beyond for her students, building relationships that foster trust, respect, and engagement. Her rapport with students is second to none. This year, Ms. Angel has been a living example of perseverance and resilience, and we are proud to have her represent FHS as our 2025 Teacher of the Year. Support Person of the Year: Ms. Kim Ensley Ms. Ensley joined FHS from Macon Middle School with a passion for supporting students through her work in the counseling department. From the moment she arrived, she made an immediate impact—establishing a clothing closet to meet the needs of any student. What began as an idea has grown into a vital resource overflowing with supplies. With a caseload of over 500 students, Ms. Ensley provides unwavering support and stability while continuously advocating for those she serves. She is always ready to lend a hand wherever needed on campus and is an essential part of our school community. We are incredibly fortunate to have Ms. Angel and Ms. Ensley at Franklin High School. Please join us in celebrating our Teacher and Support Person of the Year.

Franklin High School Celebrates Teacher and Support Person of the Year Last week, during our Battle of the Classes event, we proudly announced to the student body the recipients of this year’s Teacher and Support Person of the Year awards. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we would now like to publicly recognize these two outstanding individuals for their incredible contributions to our school community. Teacher of the Year: Ms. Jennifer Angel Ms. Angel, a valued member of the FHS History Department, is a truly remarkable educator. She consistently goes above and beyond for her students, building relationships that foster trust, respect, and engagement. Her rapport with students is second to none. This year, Ms. Angel has been a living example of perseverance and resilience, and we are proud to have her represent FHS as our 2025 Teacher of the Year. Support Person of the Year: Ms. Kim Ensley Ms. Ensley joined FHS from Macon Middle School with a passion for supporting students through her work in the counseling department. From the moment she arrived, she made an immediate impact—establishing a clothing closet to meet the needs of any student. What began as an idea has grown into a vital resource overflowing with supplies. With a caseload of over 500 students, Ms. Ensley provides unwavering support and stability while continuously advocating for those she serves. She is always ready to lend a hand wherever needed on campus and is an essential part of our school community. We are incredibly fortunate to have Ms. Angel and Ms. Ensley at Franklin High School. Please join us in celebrating our Teacher and Support Person of the Year.