Bus 161 will not run this morning (01/27/26)
With the three-hour delay on Tuesday, the letter jacket representative will now be on campus Friday during third period instead of tomorrow.
Due to extreme cold and single-digit temperatures overnight and early morning, all Macon County Schools will operate on a 3-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 with no buses on icy roads.
Three Hour Delayed Schedule (inclement weather)
Class Periods
1st period: 11:05 – 12:05
2nd period: 12:10 – 1:30
3rd period: 1:35 – 2:20
4th period: 2:25 – 3:10
Lunches
1st lunch: 12:10 – 12:35
2nd/3rd lunch: 12:35 – 1:00
4th lunch: 1:05 – 1:30
**Students that meet for MAT143 with Ms. Merritt will not meet on a delayed schedule.
Three Hour Delayed Schedule (inclement weather)
Class Periods
1st period: 11:05 – 12:05
2nd period: 12:10 – 1:30
3rd period: 1:35 – 2:20
4th period: 2:25 – 3:10
Lunches
1st lunch: 12:10 – 12:35
2nd/3rd lunch: 12:35 – 1:00
4th lunch: 1:05 – 1:30
**Students that meet for MAT143 with Ms. Merritt will not meet on a delayed schedule.
After careful consideration of the current weather forecast, including extreme frigid temperatures overnight and early morning and saturated ground conditions, all Macon County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe and warm.
A substitute bus driver for Bus 30 has been found, it will run this afternoon.
21 will not run Wednesday morning, but it is covered for the rest of the week. As of right now, bus 30 will not run tomorrow at all.
A substitute driver has been found, bus 21 WILL run this afternoon
Bus #21 will NOT run tomorrow (01/20/26), morning or afternoon
Congratulations, Ladies!
Franklin High School cheerleaders Leah Lopez, Madeline Bishop, and Valerie Perez have been named to the NCCCA All-Region Team. 🎉📣
This January, we said goodbye to Mr. Ryan Haley, a long-time history teacher at Franklin High School. Mr. Haley made a meaningful impact on countless students through his dedication to teaching. We appreciate his years of service to FHS and wish him all the best in his next chapter and retirement.
While we say goodbye to Mr. Haley, we are excited to welcome a familiar—but new—face to our staff. Ms. Brooklyn Rogers will be joining Franklin High School after beginning her teaching career at Tuscola High School. Ms. Rogers is a proud FHS alumna and a dedicated educator.
A message from Ms. Rogers:
Hello everyone! I am excited to be here. I graduated from FHS in 2019, so this truly feels like a full-circle moment for me. I attended Western Carolina University and completed my bachelor’s degree in 2023. Since then, I have been working toward my master’s degree in history while serving as a teaching assistant at WCU. I recently completed my first semester of teaching at Tuscola High School and am excited for the opportunity to return to FHS as a member of the faculty. I look forward to getting to know everyone!
While we say goodbye to Mr. Haley, we are excited to welcome a familiar—but new—face to our staff. Ms. Brooklyn Rogers will be joining Franklin High School after beginning her teaching career at Tuscola High School. Ms. Rogers is a proud FHS alumna and a dedicated educator.
A message from Ms. Rogers:
Hello everyone! I am excited to be here. I graduated from FHS in 2019, so this truly feels like a full-circle moment for me. I attended Western Carolina University and completed my bachelor’s degree in 2023. Since then, I have been working toward my master’s degree in history while serving as a teaching assistant at WCU. I recently completed my first semester of teaching at Tuscola High School and am excited for the opportunity to return to FHS as a member of the faculty. I look forward to getting to know everyone!
It's almost that time again! Make sure you clear your calendar for this amazing event!! Come out and support these amazing students!!
Bus #39 will not run this afternoon (01/16/26).
1/15/26
Due to a 10am start for SCC locations, MAT143 - Quantitative Literacy at FHS will not meet this morning.
Due to a 10am start for SCC locations, MAT143 - Quantitative Literacy at FHS will not meet this morning.
Starting tomorrow (01/15/26), Bus #23 will resume its full time route and run both mornings and afternoons.
Bus 110 will not run this afternoon (01/13/26).
Good morning Seniors!
You can pick up our 4th wave of local scholarships in the counseling office today!
4th Wave
William V. Mason Masonic Scholarship - Due Feb. 3
Junaluskee Foundation Scholarship - Due Feb. 3,
Carolina Smokies Realtors Foundation - Due Feb. 3
Macon County Farm Bureau - Due Feb. 17
ZONTA - Young Women in STEM - Due March 3
ZONTA - Young Women in Aviation Scholarship - Due March 3 office
ZONTA - Young Women in Business - Due March 3
ZONTA - Young Women in Leadership - Due March 3
3rd Wave
Hickory Knoll Methodist Church (trade school) - Due Feb 3
SECU Scholarship - Due Feb. 25 (Online only) Send electronic PDF copy of completed application to Mrs. Ensley.
You can pick up our 4th wave of local scholarships in the counseling office today!
4th Wave
William V. Mason Masonic Scholarship - Due Feb. 3
Junaluskee Foundation Scholarship - Due Feb. 3,
Carolina Smokies Realtors Foundation - Due Feb. 3
Macon County Farm Bureau - Due Feb. 17
ZONTA - Young Women in STEM - Due March 3
ZONTA - Young Women in Aviation Scholarship - Due March 3 office
ZONTA - Young Women in Business - Due March 3
ZONTA - Young Women in Leadership - Due March 3
3rd Wave
Hickory Knoll Methodist Church (trade school) - Due Feb 3
SECU Scholarship - Due Feb. 25 (Online only) Send electronic PDF copy of completed application to Mrs. Ensley.
Good morning Seniors! The Beta Lambda Chapter of North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa organization awards three scholarships of $2000 each to qualifying seniors on track to graduate and planning to attend a 4-year college or university.
The names of each scholarship and the specific qualifications are listed below:
The Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship is open to any young woman who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university in North Carolina next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extracurricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration.
The Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1290 or ACT composite score of 27, good character and participation in extracurricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration.
The Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall, and who is declaring his/her major in an area of the fine arts. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 20% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extracurricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration. (Samples of talent are required to be submitted with the application.)
Applications for these three scholarships can be found at these links:
Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship Link: https://forms.gle/xvRU4JM1N6uYEqw2A (Due by March 1)
Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship Link: https://forms.gle/hhCkF8dRex1uPCC36 (Due by March 1)
Claire Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship Link: https://forms.gle/P9oNK93TwKnfwkzAA (Due by March 1)
Another scholarship sponsored by our organization is the North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship. It is also for $2000 and is open to a male or female, on track to graduate this spring, planning to pursue an education degree at a school of higher learning. Specific eligibility requirements are: SAT score of 990 to 1130 or ACT composite score of 20 to 24; unweighted GPA of 2.5 to 3.5; good character, integrity, leadership potential and service to school, community and church. Students should apply for this scholarship through the North Carolina Community Foundation at www.nccommunityfoundation.org .
Please let me know when you apply for the North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement scholarship so I can submit your transcript.
The names of each scholarship and the specific qualifications are listed below:
The Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship is open to any young woman who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university in North Carolina next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extracurricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration.
The Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 10% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1290 or ACT composite score of 27, good character and participation in extracurricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration.
The Clare Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship is open to any student who is currently graduating from an accredited public high school in North Carolina that follows the NC Standard Course of Study and who expects to enroll in a four-year college or university next fall, and who is declaring his/her major in an area of the fine arts. Specific eligibility requirements are: Academic rank in top 20% of class, Minimum SAT score of 1220 or ACT composite score of 25, good character and participation in extracurricular activities (school and community). Financial need is not the primary consideration. (Samples of talent are required to be submitted with the application.)
Applications for these three scholarships can be found at these links:
Eunice Riggins Memorial Scholarship Link: https://forms.gle/xvRU4JM1N6uYEqw2A (Due by March 1)
Mary Rose Mills-Linda Rankin Memorial Scholarship Link: https://forms.gle/hhCkF8dRex1uPCC36 (Due by March 1)
Claire Johnson Marley-Mary Earle Berger Fine Arts Scholarship Link: https://forms.gle/P9oNK93TwKnfwkzAA (Due by March 1)
Another scholarship sponsored by our organization is the North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship. It is also for $2000 and is open to a male or female, on track to graduate this spring, planning to pursue an education degree at a school of higher learning. Specific eligibility requirements are: SAT score of 990 to 1130 or ACT composite score of 20 to 24; unweighted GPA of 2.5 to 3.5; good character, integrity, leadership potential and service to school, community and church. Students should apply for this scholarship through the North Carolina Community Foundation at www.nccommunityfoundation.org .
Please let me know when you apply for the North Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement scholarship so I can submit your transcript.
Bus 110 will not run tomorrow morning (01/12/26)
Congratulations to our Franklin cheerleaders on a strong showing today at the NCHSAA Invitational Competition, earning 2nd place in the Game Day division and 3rd place in the Traditional division.
Despite competing against much larger squads, they performed with precision and consistency and represented Franklin High School well.
Go Panthers!
Indoor Track Breaking Records!
3 more school records shattered!
Ladies 4x800m - 10:01.21
Michelle Ortega - 300 - 40.64
Amy Mendoza Lopez - 1000m - 3:04.94
