FCS community,

All events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday are canceled due to potential inclement weather.

Stay safe everyone!

#courage | #oneteamfcs

NTI Day #4 today, Wednesday January 21st for Franklin County Schools. ASP’s are closed. The national weather service has high confidence in us receiving ice and freezing rain during the morning commute. All employees need to work virtually today. Stay safe!

Dear Franklin County community,

We are thrilled to bring this amazing opportunity to all of our families who utilize our bus transportation services. With this app, you’ll be able to track your child’s bus in real time, receive important notifications, and communicate directly with our transportation team. Keep an eye out for an invitation from us soon if you haven't already received your invite!

We also want to share some early feedback from one of our families. This is proof that this tool is already making a difference! A huge shoutout to Sherry Boarman and Brad McKinney for their dedication and hard work in bringing this project to life.

#courage | #oneteamfcs

Tomorrow, December 15th, will serve as a traditional snow day for Franklin County Schools. All ASP‘s will be open. #courage | #oneteamfcs

Tomorrow, December 15th, will serve as a traditional snow day for Franklin County Schools. All ASP‘s will be open. #courage | #oneteamfcs

Tomorrow, December 12th, will be NTI day number three in Franklin County Schools. All employees will work virtually. ASP’s will be closed. Stay safe everyone! #courage | #oneteamfcs

Tomorrow, December 12th, will be NTI day number three in Franklin County Schools. All employees will work virtually. ASP’s will be closed. Stay safe everyone! #courage | #oneteamfcs

Today, the WHHS Advanced Choir sang at the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs opening Ceremony for their Wreaths Across America Initiative.  What a very cool experience for our Wolverines!

#courage | #oneteamfcs

☃️ Parents Night Out at Western Hills Science Club! ☃️
Need to finish up holiday errands, shop in peace, or enjoy a date night? We’ve got you covered! Drop your kids off for an exciting Science Night full of fun activities:
✅ Crafts
✅ Movies
✅ Snacks
✅ Science Labs
Information:
📅 Date: December 19th
🕔 Time: 5 PM – 9 PM
💲 Cost: $10 per child
👩‍👧‍👦 Grades: K–8 Welcome
Let us spark their curiosity while you take a well-deserved break!

Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsshcYjK36Qxvupf_wMEG4_36byE0w6TvN-0-FoafAiQi7QA/viewform

#courage | #oneteamfcs

DECEMBER 8th, 2025: NTI Day #2 today in Franklin County Schools. ASP’s will be open. Only bus mechanics and essential maintenance and custodial employees as directed by their supervisors need to report to work in person. All other employees will work virtually today. Be safe! #courage | #oneteamfcs

FCS Families, our transportation team has some very exciting news! 🚍

Our transportation team has begun rolling out the Stopfinder app starting with Peaks Mill Elementary. Next up: all east side schools will be added, followed by west side schools.

This app will let you track your child’s bus location for accurate pickup and drop-off times as well as any alerts that may arise. Please keep an eye on your email for your official invite to connect your child’s bus!

#courage | #oneteamfcs

Today is Giving Tuesday! Each year, Franklin County Schools provides support to between 150–200 students who qualify for assistance under the McKinney-Vento Act.

Last month, during Student Homeless Awareness Month, we highlighted our partnership with the Frankfort Cares Coalition, which helps ensure our unhoused students receive the resources and care they need.

If you’re able, we invite you to join us in this mission. Your donation directly supports students in our community:

https://bgcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=11527&fbclid=IwY2xjawOb7pRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaeHRQNHBPNnBWZ09Wb0U2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgi0iM9ILUMbdTu0oK9qvM1jRnqkkpBaehZ4xdBRFs7vZlWKVkbn3QJRGGAW_aem_TF0h1ufMnscqDdnNK67QPw&brid=FU4TDiFw_HyRHwSfCCUpXg

#courage | #oneteamfcs

Good morning, FCS. Today will be NTI Day #1 for Franklin County Schools. ASP’s will be open! Be safe, everyone. #courage | #oneteamfcs

FCS Community,

This is a friendly reminder that Franklin County Schools will be closed next week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

We wish all of our students and staff a joyful and restful break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on December 1st!

#Courage | #OneTeamFCS

The 2025 state testing results are in—and they reflect the COURAGE, commitment, and excellence of our entire FCS community. From our youngest learners to our graduating seniors, the data tells a powerful story: We’re rising together.

🌟 Five schools earned GREEN overall ratings: Westridge • Collins Lane • Peaks Mill • Franklin County High • Western Hills High 👏 Let’s celebrate these incredible teams!

📊 District-wide highlights:
✅ High Schools: Blue & Green across nearly every category—including Reading/Math, Graduation Rate, and Postsecondary Readiness
✅ Middle Schools: Elkhorn earned Blue & Green in every area; Bondurant showed growth in key indicators
✅ Elementary Schools: Consistent Green ratings across all categories, with 100% of student subgroups improving or maintaining in academics and climate

📈 Performance gains worth cheering:
🔹 11% more high school students reached proficiency in reading and math
🔹 7% more elementary students were proficient in math 🔹 4% more elementary students were proficient in reading 🔹 100% of middle and elementary subgroups improved in school climate and safety survey responses
🔹 100% graduation rate for African American and EL students over five years
🔹 Overall high school graduation rate: 96.2% (4-year) and 97.6% (5-year)

💬 Leadership reflections:
🗣️ “We couldn’t be more proud of our staff and students for these incredible results. The hard work and dedication they show each and every day is validated in the scores.” — Superintendent Mark Kopp
🫶 “We hold deep affection for our dedicated team and we are so proud of their growth. Way to go, FCS!” — Kimberly Young, Director of Assessment

💚 This isn’t just about numbers, it’s about heart. Every star, every rating, every gain reflects the love, effort, and unity of our students, families, teachers, support staff, and community partners.

Let’s keep growing. Let’s keep shining.

FCS: Where Every Student Succeeds!

#courage | #oneteamfcs

FRANKFORT, KY – November 17, 2025 – FCS and Western Hills High School (WHHS) are thrilled to announce that Social Studies teacher, Lori Fraley, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Herbert D. Liebman Education Fund Grant. Ms. Fraley was awarded the maximum grant amount of $1,000 to implement an innovative program aimed at enhancing historical literacy and critical thinking skills in her classroom. The Herbert D. Liebman Education Fund Grant supports dedicated educators by providing funds directly for classroom resources, projects, and materials that will have a direct and measurable impact on student learning. Congratulations, Ms. Fraley! #courage | #oneteamfcs

November is Youth Homeless Awareness Month, a reminder that many students face housing challenges that aren’t always visible. In Franklin County Schools, we support between 150–200 students each year who qualify for help under the McKinney-Vento Act. This law is designed to make sure students can stay in school, stay connected, and get the support they need—whether they’re sharing housing, staying in a motel or shelter, or don’t have a stable place to sleep. If you or a friend needs help, you can talk to your school’s FRYSC coordinator or the district Homeless Liaison, Cassandra Adams. Support is confidential and judgment-free..

If you'd like to help support our efforts, here is the link from the QR code that is on flyer: https://bgcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=11527

#courage | #oneteamfcs

This past Saturday, our WHHS FCCLA proudly hosted the Rise Up Leadership Summit in the Bondurant Middle School Library! Students explored career pathways through Eastern Kentucky University’s Family and Consumer Sciences program. We also experienced a full-circle moment as a Western Hills Class of 2023's Brinley Fields returned to share her journey. She was joined by her EKU roommate, Sydney, adding even more warmth and insight to the conversation.

Attendees also heard from National FCCLA Officer Kendall Slaughter, whose inspiring words set the tone for a powerful day of growth. After the presentations, students dove into the STAR Event Workshop, building skills and confidence for future competitions.

A heartfelt thank you to WHHS senior Carter Hutcherson for the invitation and leadership. We’re incredibly proud of our FCCLA students for rising up, leaning in, and leading with courage.

#COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS