We wanted to remind you that Franklin County Schools will be closed from December 22 through January 2 for winter break. Students and teachers will return on January 5!
We wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. We are thankful for each of you!
To see our 2025/2026 district calendar, please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhTuSN5ahyRC_tylHWi1NiqZZhF0LA_s/view
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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.
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UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to Wednesday December 17th at 6:00pm
Bluegrass College Academy!
Hot chocolate alert! ☕👀
Yes, you heard correctly! Our school cafeterias will be serving up hot chocolate tomorrow, December 11th, and again on December 17th.
Don’t miss your chance to warm up and enjoy a sweet treat with #oneteamfcs.
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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!
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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
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On Saturday, December 13th, our Franklin County High School's baseball team will be hosting a supply drive for the LIFE House for Animals.
Here are the items they're accepting:
-Paper Towels
-Dog Toys (Tough or Aggressive Chewers)
-Edible Chews (ex: Nylabone)
-Leashes (6 ft) (no retractable leashes)
-Dog Harnesses (ex: Voyager brand, all sizes)
-Trash Bags (13 and 30 gallon)
-Temptation Cat Treats
-Cat Food (dry only)
-Laundry Detergent (High-Efficiency)
-Dryer Sheets
-1 Gallon Zip Lock Storage Bags
-Dog Food
-Puppy Pads
-Cat Litter
-Gift Cards (PetSmart, Petco, Feeders Supply, Amazon,Wal-Mart, -Chewy, etc.)
-Dog Treats (no rawhide, no pork treats) (soft preferred)
-Small Dog Training Type Treats
-Bleach
We’re thrilled to share even more exciting news about our KSA scores! Franklin County Schools are on the rise, and we couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and dedication behind these results. Join us in celebrating these outstanding accomplishments:
⭐ Westridge - Top 20% of elementary schools in KY⭐
⭐Franklin County District Wide High School level- Top 25% of KY districts⭐
⭐Franklin County High School - Top 25% of KY High Schools⭐
Way to go FCS!
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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!
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🌟 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!
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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
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We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
#OneTeamFCS
🚌 It’s National School Bus Safety Week! 🛑
This week, we honor the incredible drivers, monitors, mechanics, and transportation staff who keep our students safe every single day. Rain or shine, they greet each child with a smile, navigate our roads with care, and model COURAGE in motion.
💛Did you know? School buses are one of the safest ways for students to travel—but safety takes all of us. Families, please remind your children to:
- Stay seated
- Use quiet voices and kind words
- Wait for the driver’s signal before crossing the street
- Never chase a bus or walk behind it
📏 Fun fact: If you added up all the miles our school buses drive in a normal day—3,400 miles—it would equal the distance of a road trip from Miami, Florida to Seattle, Washington! That’s how far our transportation team goes to keep kids safe.
👏 To our transportation team: You are the first hello and the last goodbye each day. You build trust, ensure safety, and help our district run smoothly. Thank you for your dedication, your patience, and your heart. We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you.
Thank you, transportation team!
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