
East Franklin Panthers let's join Franklin High's spirit week and show our support to our surrounding conference schools affected by Hurricane Helene. For tomorrow's Spirit Day wear blue to support West Henderson and Smoky Mountain schools.



Bus 163 schedule for next week. October 7- October 11
Monday will run morning and afternoon
Tuesday will run morning and afternoon
Wednesday will run afternoon only
Thursday will run afternoon only
Friday will run afternoon only


The East Franklin annual Panther Dash will not be held on Monday. We are working to reschedule it soon. The PTO family game night scheduled for October 8th is being rescheduled for later in the school year. The Parent Teacher Organization meeting will be held on October 15th at 5:30.


Macon County Schools will operate on a regular schedule beginning tomorrow, Thursday, October 3, 2024.
As we navigate returning to school, accommodations and provisions will be made as needed to best support and serve our students and families now and in the days ahead.

Free meal pickup for kids ages 0-18 at East Franklin today 11:00-12:00. Drive thru pickup is at the back bus parking lot.

We have canceled our EFS Book Fair for next week. Thank you


Macon County Schools: MCS-Franklin, Highlands & Nantahala- closed for students on Tuesday, October 1 & Wednesday, October 2. Optional workday for facutly & staff. Meal Pickup for students Wednesday 11:00-12:00 at Franklin area elementary schools.
We hope our EFS families and students are safe and doing well.

Due to the impacts of the hurricane in our area, Macon County Schools - Franklin, Highlands & Nantahala- will be closed for students tomorrow, Monday, September 30. This will be an optional teacher workday. Please stay safe and take care of each other. Updates will follow as needed.

East Franklin's Annual Panther Dash is being moved to Monday, October 7th, due to impending weather. Pledges are now due Tuesday, October 22nd. We hope you can join us on October 7th for the annual Panther Dash.

This is a reminder that bus 163 will not run tomorrow morning or afternoon. Bus 163 will not run on Wednesday afternoon this week.

This weeks schedule for bus 163.


Picture day is tomorrow! Pre-order pictures that will be a keepsake for years to come.

As we settle into the new school year, please take a moment to tell us how things are going. Please use the provided link to access and complete some information . We appreciate you taking the time to help us better understand and support our East Franklin families! https://forms.gle/i8rUnQ38WeiBREFg9

Book fair is coming soon!


Bus 110 will not run tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17th. Bus 110 will not run in the morning or the afternoon tomorrow.
Reminder, bus 163 will run mornings only, Tuesday through Friday and not in the afternoons.

Bus 163 will run on Monday, September 16th, in the morning and afternoon. The rest of this week bus 163 will run mornings only.
Picture day is this Wednesday, September 18th. Information on ordering has been sent home.
We look forward to seeing students tomorrow!

As we settle into the new school year, please take a moment to tell us how things are going for you all. Please use the provided link to access and complete some information . We appreciate you taking the time to help us better understand and support our East Franklin families!
https://forms.gle/i8rUnQ38WeiBREFg9

Our Parent Teacher Organization's (PTO) biggest fundraiser of the year is finally here! Panther Dash pledge envelopes were sent home today! Parents are invited to join us the day of the event to help support and encourage students! This years annual Panther Dash will be on Friday, September 27th! 🐾


Bus 26 will run this afternoon, Thursday, September 12th.

Bus 26 will not run this morning, Thursday, September 12th. We will send out an additional message regarding the PM route once that is determined for bus 26.
Sorry for the short notice.Thank you for your understanding.