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Blog Entries - 2017

Light Up the Night

Posted on: December 12, 2017 12:00 am
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Families enjoyed a special night reading books together at Anthony Wayne's family literacy event, "Light Up the Night with a Good Book". Families were able to purchase books at the book fair and several lucky students won books that were raffled during the

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District Hashtag

District Hashtag

Posted on: December 12, 2017 12:00 am
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Thanks to the community members that submitted ideas for a new district hashtag. The school board voted and have narrowed it down to the top 5 selections. We are now bringing it back to you, the community, to make the final selection. Voting will be open

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Veteran's Day care package

AW Veteran's Care Package

Posted on: November 30, 2017 12:00 am
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​​Anthony Wayne students in Mrs. Paulsen's class created care packages for military troops stationed overseas.  The care packages will be delivered on behalf of the students  through Kettering Medical Center by Anthony Wayne parent Amy Campbell.    

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Houston Relief Student Government

FHS Student Government

Posted on: November 21, 2017 12:00 am
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A message from Kelli Fromm, principal at FHS: Here is a picture taken with a "Thank You" banner for our FHS Student Government from Beckendorff Junior High near Houston.  FHS Student Government raised funds to send to this school in the wake of the

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Franklin Night at the Pacers Game

Franklin Night at the Pacers

Posted on: November 21, 2017 12:00 am
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The recent turnout of Franklin Night for the Pacers vs. Pistons game was so awesome that they've decided to do it again! Information attached, so please feel free to join the community in representing Franklin to cheer on Luke!

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Winter Guard Event

Franklin Guard Event

Posted on: November 21, 2017 12:00 am
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Need a break from Thanksgiving and Black Friday? The Franklin Wildcat Guard Boosters is hosting a child care and gift wrapping event November 25th from 1-5pm at Hampton Bennett. Please see the attached flyers. Please register your child

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Veteran's Day at Anthony Wayne

Posted on: November 13, 2017 12:00 am
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​​​​Anthony Wayne students and staff were joined by active and retired military around the flagpole on Friday, November 10th.  The ceremony included the raising of a special flag that was flown in combat over Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

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District Hashtag

Posted on: November 7, 2017 12:00 am
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We need your help! Franklin City Schools (FCS) is looking to create and adopt a district hashtag. Hashtags are a community-created way of organizing information on social media websites such as Twitter and Facebook. Multiple organizations within FCS utilize

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COSI Visit

Posted on: November 3, 2017 12:00 am
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Students explored the magic and wonders of chemistry when COSI (Center of Science and Industry) brought its traveling science program “It’s Simply Chemistry” to Anthony Wayne Elementary on November 1st. All students participated in a variety

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Anthony Wayne is the "Place to Be"

Posted on: October 26, 2017 12:00 am
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Students and staff have been making Anthony Wayne Elementary “The Place to Be” by modeling three school-wide behavior expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe.  Students have been supporting these school-wide behavior

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Anthony Wayne is the "Place to Be"

Posted on: October 26, 2017 12:00 am
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Students and staff have been making Anthony Wayne Elementary “The Place to Be” by modeling three school-wide behavior expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe.  Students have been supporting these school-wide behavior

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Junior Class After Prom

Posted on: October 24, 2017 12:00 am
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The Franklin HS Junior After Prom Committee is beginning the annual Fruit and Wreath sale.  This fundraiser has been a tradition in Franklin for over 35 years.  The produce and evergreen items are alway top quality.  Many families rely on this

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Color Guard

Franklin Winter Guard

Posted on: October 15, 2017 12:00 am
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Attention all Students! The Franklin Winter Guard season is fast approaching and we will be having tryouts for any students that would be interested. All tryouts will be at the Franklin High School and are 4 consecutive days. For Junior High: Try outs will

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Anthony Wayne Fall Math Night

Posted on: October 11, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne families celebrated the beginning of Fall with ‘Fall’ Into Math Night.  Students spent quality time playing fun and educational math games with family members.  Over the next several weeks Anthony

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Anthony Wayne Scientific Method

Posted on: October 11, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne students in Mrs. Ellzey's class have been learning how to conduct experiments with the scientific method.  The students recently learned about force and motion by experimenting with marshmallow catapults!  

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Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day Assembly

Posted on: October 11, 2017 12:00 am
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Veterans invited to Franklin High School program Nov. 10 All area veterans are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Program at Franklin High School on Friday, Nov. 10., in the McDade Auditorium. Veterans are asked to arrive by 8:45

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Homecoming

Posted on: October 6, 2017 12:00 am
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Wednesday evening was the annual homecoming parade and bonfire. We have a great representative of each of the classes serving on our court this year.    Freshmen, from left: Melia Sargent, Tyler Woods, Hannah Sandlin, Xavier Combs, Austin

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Anthony Wayne Grade 2 Students

Posted on: October 2, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne second grade students in Mrs. Parker's class were excited to take what they learned about communities to make their very own. The students brainstormed ideas to decide what structures would be needed and went to work making their creations. Finally, they discussed as a class how to strategically place each structure. 

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Fall play FHS

Fall Play FHS

Posted on: October 1, 2017 12:00 am
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Franklin High School Drama Club will present Peter and the Starcatcher on Oct. 20 and 21 (7 p.m.) and Oct. 22 (2 p.m.) Tickets are $10/adults, $8/seniors, and $5/students. They will be on sale the week of the show at lunch

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Sept. Student achievement

September Student Achievement

Posted on: October 1, 2017 12:00 am
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Board honors students for achievement. At its Sept. 25 board meeting, the Franklin Board of Education honored students for earning Straight As for 10 quarters. Front row from left: Logan Robinson, Catherine O'Hara, Jace Murphy (all from Hunter), Aiden

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Anthony Wayne Artist in Residence

Posted on: October 1, 2017 12:00 am
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Under the guidance of FCS elementary art teacher Karen Roberts, each and every Anthony Wayne student participated in a Muse Artist in Residence program where students colorfully designed plastic shapes of triangles and rhombuses of varying sizes with symbols

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Message from Athletic Director about Friday's Football Game

Posted on: September 19, 2017 12:00 am
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A message from FHS Athletic Director, Brian Bales: Below is information from the Valley View Athletic Director concerning this Friday's game. I wanted to get it to you early this week so you can plan accordingly. We will have pre-sale tickets here at

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Nutrition Program

Posted on: September 19, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne students are learning all about good nutrition from the Balance My Day curriculum and the Healthy Kids Challenge.  Students participate in 6 interactive lessons learning all about healthy foods and healthy eating habits through music,

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Hurricane Relief Drive

Posted on: September 18, 2017 12:00 am
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When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston we had less than 24 hours to react and get relief to those in need. That's when The Franklin HS School Counseling & Guidance office teamed up with the FHS Athletic Office to send Franklin gear to the Houston flooding

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Pacers Flyer

Pistons vs. Pacers

Posted on: September 14, 2017 12:00 am
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The Detroit Pistons are coming to Indianapolis on Nov. 17th.  The attachment below has information about the game and tickets you can purchase online.  See the link on the flyer and use the password (Luke) to get your tickets.  Luke will

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Cheerleader Flyer

FHS Alumni Cheerleaders

Posted on: September 11, 2017 12:00 am
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Calling ALL………… Franklin Alumni Cheerleaders The current FHS cheerleaders and coaches would like to invite ALL FHS Alumni cheerleaders to cheer at the Homecoming game on Friday, October 6th. We would like to have a meeting on

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Color Guard

Posted on: September 11, 2017 12:00 am
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Franklin Wild Kittens Color Guard Clinic   The Franklin Color Guard is inviting any students grades 1st - 7th to come participate in a Color Guard Clinic that will take place on September 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th @ 6pm-7:30pm behind the

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Attendance Banner

Anthony Wayne Attendance Banner

Posted on: September 11, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne students celebrate winning the 'AW Awesome Attendance Banner'.  The attendance banner travels weekly to the hallway with the highest attendance percentage.  So far, the 'Awesome Attendance Banner' has been proudly displayed in 2 different hallways!  

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Dayton Challenger Center

Posted on: September 7, 2017 12:00 am
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The Dayton Challenger Center brought a portable planetarium to Anthony Wayne called 'Star Lab' . Anthony Wayne students learned about constellations, UV light and deep space objects.  Thanks to Labors Local 534 from AK Steel and the Anthony Wayne PTO for bringing this learning experience to Anthony Wayne students!

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Hurricane Relief Drive

Posted on: September 7, 2017 12:00 am
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A message from Chief Whitman:   The City of Franklin is partnering with Caring Partners a local Mission Resource Center located on Shotwell Drive here in Franklin to collect personal hygiene/cleaning supplies for areas affected by hurricane

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Anthony Wayne MyOn

Posted on: August 24, 2017 12:00 am
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Congratulations to the MyOn winner from Anthony Wayne. Kylee Sloan, pictured with our librarian, Dutchess Gaunt, won an award for reading the most on a district reading program by the name of MyOn.

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Sign AW

Anthony Wayne

Posted on: August 23, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne students learned 3 school-wide behavior expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe.  Students participated in a large group assembly followed by each individual classroom visiting common/shared areas (hallways, restrooms, etc)

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Donations

Posted on: August 22, 2017 12:00 am
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The Anthony Wayne school community thanks Faurecia, First Baptist Church, Freedom Worship Center as well as Drew Mantel and Tonja Johnston from Edward Jones Investments for backpacks, school supplies, and sneakers for our students! 

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Community Meeting

Posted on: August 16, 2017 12:00 am
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The Franklin Board of Education has set a date for a community meeting regarding the possibility of pursuing new school buildings. The board will host an information meeting on October 9 at 6 pm in the Franklin High School cafeteria to measure community

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Important

Grade 7 & 9 Chromebook Orientation

Posted on: August 11, 2017 12:00 am
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Due to both grade levels being of larger size, the schedule of the 1:1 parent orientation on Monday, August 14, at Franklin High School auditorium has changed slightly:   6:30: Grade 7 and new incoming grade 8   7:00: Grade

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immunization

Immunization Clinic

Posted on: August 8, 2017 12:00 am
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Parents, If your child still needs their immunization shots, here is a clinic they can attend through Warren County Health District.  The Warren County Health District will be holding a Saturday Immunization Clinic on August 26th. This

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Soccer Camp

Posted on: July 31, 2017 12:00 am
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The Franklin Wildcats Boys' and Girls' Soccer teams are holding a camp to promote an early love for the game of soccer. This camp will focus on helping players learn fundamentals of the game, ball skills, team play, and building character. 

Soccer Camp Flyer

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Franklin Baseball Golf Outing

Posted on: July 19, 2017 12:00 am
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Check out information about the upcoming golf outing sponsored by the Franklin Wildcat Baseball team. Information is below about participating and/or sponsoring a hole.

Baseball Flyer

Sponsor Information

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School Time Accidental Insurance Coverage

Posted on: June 23, 2017 12:00 am
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Your child is protected while attending regular school sessions. Also covered is travel directly to and from your Residence to attend regular school sessions for travel time required, but not more than one hour before or after regular classes. Travel time on

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RFP

Posted on: June 14, 2017 12:00 am
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Franklin City Schools is accepting proposals for the purchase of 500 new Chromebooks for the 2017-18 school year. Please see the attached document for details.

RFP Chromebooks

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Wildcat Football Camp

Posted on: June 5, 2017 12:00 am
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Please see information below about the upcoming Wildcat Football Camp:

34th Annual Football Camp

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DayTony Theatre Awards

Posted on: June 5, 2017 12:00 am
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Franklin High School recently attended the annual DayTony High School Theatre Awards. For five years they have participated in this program which recognizes excellence in high school theater in the Miami Valley. There are 14 area schools who participate.

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2017 Elementary Summer School

Posted on: May 31, 2017 12:00 am
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Registration is now open for the 2017 Elementary Summer School. Summer school will run June 19 through July 13 from 8:30-12 Monday through Thursday for grades Pre-K through 3rd Grade. Seamless lunch program will be available 12 to 12:30. Summer School is

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GOTR

Posted on: May 30, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne Girls on the Run members raised a total of $444.76 for Colton Hefner, an Anthony Wayne 4th grade student who is battling Leukemia. Thanks to all of our Anthony Wayne students for their donations to Colton!

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Community Luncheon

Posted on: May 30, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne celebrated with their annual Community Luncheon where local community and staff members eat lunch with fifth grade students at the Franklin Fire House. 

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Board Honors Students

Posted on: May 25, 2017 12:00 am
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Board honors students for achievement. At their May 22 meeting, the Franklin Board of Education honored 21 students for achievement. Three junior high students, Nikyra Bohannon, Ellie Mullins, and Bryanna Thompson, were recognized for a STEM project that

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Board Honors Teachers

Posted on: May 25, 2017 12:00 am
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Teachers receive crystal apple awards. At its May 22 Board meeting, the Franklin Board of Education recognized two teachers who had received their buildings' Excellence in Teaching awards. Jessica Currin received the first Pennyroyal Elementary

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Dragon's MVP

Posted on: May 25, 2017 12:00 am
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Congratulations to Madeline Montez, 5th grade student at Anthony Wayne Elementary, for being selected as the MVP for the Dayton Dragons.  Madeline was invited to attend a recent Dayton Dragons game with her teacher Mrs. Cindy Clark where they enjoyed the ball game from the suite!

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WCCC Field Trip

Posted on: May 25, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne 5th & 6th grade students visited the Warren County Career Center where they learned about the skills needed for a variety of different careers.    

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Mrs. Runge

Teacher Honor

Posted on: May 18, 2017 12:00 am
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Congratulations to art teacher, Sally Runge! She was selected by the National Board as a standard setting panelist in EMC/Art. The EMC/Art panel will meet on June 27, 2017 in Arlington, VA. She will be working with other National Board Certified Teachers to

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Road Closed

Road Closures

Posted on: May 12, 2017 12:00 am
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Warren County (Wednesday, May 10, 2017) – Culvert replacement requires closing State Route 123 between SR 122 and Pekin Road for five days beginning Monday, May 15.   Traffic will be detoured using SR 122 and Interstate

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Paul Brown Stadium Visit

Paul Brow Stadium Visit

Posted on: May 3, 2017 12:00 am
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Third grade students from Anthony Wayne visited Paul Brown Stadium. THe students even caught a glimpse of some players and gave them 5's!

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Scholarship Night

Jake Blevins Memorial Scholarship Monte Carlo Night and Kentucky Derby Games

Posted on: April 5, 2017 12:00 am
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Jake Blevins Memorial Scholarship Monte Carlo Night and Kentucky Derby Games is on Saturday May 6, 2017 at the Franklin Golf Club from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.

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Crankin

Crankin' Out the Hits

Posted on: March 27, 2017 12:00 am
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Everyone's favorite night with the Franklin High School Drama Club is coming soon!

 

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Career Day

Career Day

Posted on: March 27, 2017 12:00 am
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Anthony Wayne Elementary will be hosting Career Day on May 19, 2017 from 1:00-3:00 PM. We are looking for parents, community members, and local businesses who would like to share their careers with our students. Career Day speakers will have 30 minutes

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Cheerleading  Tryout

Cheerleading Tryouts

Posted on: March 23, 2017 12:00 am
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Any student in grades 6-11 interested in trying out for cheerleading MUST attend the meeting and clinic, then evaluation, and then tryout. Information is below:   ALL CHEER TRYOUT CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN UPDATED PHYSICAL WITH ALL PAPERWORK

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Miamisburg Art Show

Posted on: March 20, 2017 12:00 am
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Franklin High School Students earn honors, awards at Miamisburg Art Show   Franklin High School students took a number of prizes, including Best of Show and President's Awards, in the 26th annual Miamisburg Art Gallery student art

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FHS Spring Musical

Posted on: March 13, 2017 12:00 am
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FHS to present Sondheim's Into the Woods The Stephen Sondheim musical Into the Woods will be presented by the Franklin High School music department on Friday, March 31, and Sat., April 1, at 7 p.m. and Sun., Apr. 2,

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2017 Summer Enrichment Camps

Posted on: March 13, 2017 12:00 am
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Interested in an enriching summer for your student? The WCESC offers many workshops for students. See the flyer to contact WCESC for more information.

WCESC Flyer

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FJHS Bedtime Stories

FJHS Spring Production

Posted on: February 28, 2017 12:00 am
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Franklin Junior High to present Bedtime Stories (As Told By Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up)You know the stories of The Princess and the Pea, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and Rumpelstiltskin, right? What happens when it's Dad's turn to tell the bedtime stories,

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School Board Student Recognitions

Posted on: February 28, 2017 12:00 am
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December picture: Kinsey Harris (right), Gerke, was honored for earning straight As for 11 quarters and Alexis Seger (left), Hunter, was honored for earning straight As for 10 consecutive quarters.   January high school picture: High school

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FHS

Sectional Tournament Basketball

Posted on: February 13, 2017 12:00 am
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We have sectional tournament tickets available for purchase in the athletic office during school hours. Tickets are $6.00 if you purchase them from the athletic office.  Franklin HS Athletic Department gets 50% of pre-sale tickets sold.  If you plan

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Project Excellence

Posted on: February 7, 2017 12:00 am
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The Project Excellence Committee of the Area Progress Council of Warren County, Inc. seeks to recognize and honor excellent teachers within the public schools in Warren County. We ask your assistance in identifying exceptional educators who demonstrate

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Spring Volleyball League

Posted on: February 7, 2017 12:00 am
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The Franklin Volleyball Program is hosting a spring league for 3rd-6th grade girls interested in playing volleyball. The league will be conducted by Franklin volleyball coaches and former players. The league will consist of 3 weeks of fundamentals and 3 weeks

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Wildcat Band

Wildcat Band Information Nights

Posted on: January 31, 2017 12:00 am
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Do you have a current 5th or 6th grade student interested in being in the Wildcat Band? Visit FHS on February 1 or 9 anytime from 5-8pm to ask any questions and get information. See flyer below:

Band Flyer

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The Crucible

The Crucible

Posted on: January 31, 2017 12:00 am
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  Franklin High School Drama Club presents Arthur Miller's The Crucible. The three performances are as follows:   Friday: February 17 at 7 pm Saturday: February 18 at 7 pm Sunday: February 19 at 2 pm   Tickets will be $10 for

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Title I Survey

Posted on: April 27, 2017 12:00 am
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Franklin City Schools is conducting its annual Title I Survey for Parents/Guardians. If your child attends Gerke, Pennyroyal, Schenck, or Anthony Wayne, click here to complete the brief online survey by May 5. We have added a digital survey that can

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