Franklin County Schools

06/26/2026

Volleyball opportunity for students in kindergarten-8th grade! Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc98CZzk5zIc_y_ytJbX4SE8F0HbZzb4v7ZqcuhdA7fLx6iYw/viewform

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For students Kindergarten - 8th grade!

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06/25/2026

Join us for a Family Engagement Night at Juniper Hill Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 PM! This is a great opportunity to meet district staff from Curriculum, Student Services, Transportation, Special Education, Pre-school, and more to learn how we’re supporting kids this school year. Free book for students K-5, along with strategies to support literacy at home.
👉Free admission with confirmation of 2026-2027 student registration.
👉Families can register at the event and receive pool entry, subject to available space.
👉To secure your spot early, pick up tickets at the FCS Central Office (652 Chamberlin Ave) Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–2 PM, with confirmation of registration for the 26-27 school year.

All FCS students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the event. We look forward to seeing you!

06/24/2026

Sports physicals start today at noon at Bondurant Middle. Sign up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/a338e808/...

06/23/2026

Sports physicals start today at noon at Elkhorn Middle School. You will have one more opportunity to complete your sports physicals tomorrow, June 24th at Bondurant Middle. Sign up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/a338e808/?calendarIds=8597982

06/22/2026

Kindergarten registration information at the Early Learning Village East begins on July 1. Check out the details below 👇

ELV Kindergarten Registration Coming Soon!

06/19/2026

Join us in saying thank you to all of our summer feeding program staff! This wouldn't be possible without them, and we're grateful for all of their hard work 👏 You can still sign up to receive meals this summer using the forms below👇

English Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVrO5y17VF9FK6yziaf9bkXPJGdNZAloERcdWIzfqMRZ2wCg/viewform

Spanish Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSBhPbcavUvnEER5BLQ_jr66gaFk4_CErRST4zSrQD-__AYQ/viewform

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Western Hills High School - Frankfort, KY Agriculture Teacher JR Zinner!

Regional 2026 Golden Owl Award winner JR Zinner has been an educator for 26 years. Provided photo For 26 years, Western Hills High School (Franklin County) agriculture teacher JR Zinner has built a classroom that promotes curiosity and innovative learning, earning recognition as a regional

06/18/2026

We are excited to share that two Franklin County High School students received statewide recognition for their literary work. Kittie Perkins and Michaela Hogan placed as top winners in the KET - Kentucky Educational Television 2026 Young Writers Contest.

Kittie Perkins, a FCHS Senior, earned third place in the High School Poetry division for her piece, "The Ghost of You." Michaela Hogan, FCHS Junior, earned third place in the Illustrated Story division for her children’s book, “Marlene The Perfect Lady Bug.”

"It's one of my favorite classes because it gives students the time to think, dabble, and create beyond the usual school assignments. Kittie used the poetry assignment to work through a difficult time in her life, and Michaela pushed her limits to write a sweet children's story with lovely illustrations,” said FCHS English Teacher Lynn Shaffer. “I'm so lucky to be able to facilitate this process and see the exciting results! Students surprise themselves with what they can do. Our class became a community, and we all celebrated when Kittie and Michaela were recognized in the writing contest; it was a great way to end the school year."

For Perkins, the poem is a result of a personal experience. She shared that the inspiration for "The Ghost of You" came in the wake of her biological father’s sudden passing, a man she had only met a handful of times.

"His sudden death shattered a part of me I didn't even know existed until that moment. In the midst of that sadness, I realized that I never truly knew this man. I was mourning the death of a stranger,” said FCHS Senior Kittie Perkins. “Even though I never truly knew him, he gave me the gift of writing. In the end, it brought me a sense of peace.”

To read the full article, visit https://fchs.franklin.kyschools.us/o/fchs/article/3002485
Franklin County High School (Frankfort, Kentucky)

06/17/2026

🎉 Historic Win for Franklin County Schools!
For the first time in district history, an FCS student has placed at the Future Problem Solving World Finals! Huge congratulations to Vibhav Gudapati, a Bridgeport Elementary School 5th grader and rising Bondurant Middle 6th grader, who earned 2nd place in the Junior Scenario Performance division at the World Finals held at Indiana University! 11 countries and 33 states participated in this year's World Finals.

This historic achievement caps off a record-breaking year :
- This is the third consecutive year FCS students have qualified for the World Finals, sending our largest group of qualifiers yet from Bondurant Middle and Western Hills High School - Frankfort, KY.
- Tanav Gudapati (WHHS freshman), also made history this year as the first WHHS student to qualify for the international championships after taking 2nd at State!
- The Junior Community Problem Solving team took 2nd at State for their incredible "Calming Corner" project at BMS, a safe, quiet space for students to pause, reset, and practice mindfulness before returning to their academic schedules.

We'd also like to give a shoutout to Head Coach Tammy Baker for her incredible dedication and leadership. Congratulations to all! To read the full article, visit https://bms.franklin.kyschools.us/o/bms/article/3000574.

06/16/2026

Franklin County Schools Students Win Multiple State Championships at Kentucky FFA State Convention

Bondurant Middle FFA chapter competed in the 97th Kentucky FFA Association State Convention and brought home a haul of state titles and top-five finishes. The competition hosts more than 50 middle school chapters from across the Commonwealth.

Bondurant Middle School students earned multiple state titles, including the following:
👉Opening & Closing Team, 1st Place: Harper Triplett (8th grade), Harper Kate Snodgrass (8th grade), Ayla Tolentino (8th grade), Madison Bettencourt (8th grade), Amelia McCoin (7th grade), and Davis Goins (6th grade). This marks a three-year winning streak for Bondurant in this contest.
👉Discussion Meet Team, 1st Place: Everleigh Sutherland (8th grade), Chloe Morris (8th grade), Avery Collins (8th grade), and Aubrey French (8th grade).
👉Prepared Public Speaking, 1st Place: Harper Triplett (8th grade). For the past three years, a BMS student has won this title.
👉Agriscience Fair Division 1, Social Systems, 1st Place: Ayla Tolentino (8th grade). Tolentino will advance to the National FFA competition this fall. Last year, she placed 8th in the nation.

Bondurant students also earned top honors across a variety of leadership and technical events:
👉Extemporaneous Public Speaking, 2nd Place: Ayla Tolentino (8th grade)
👉Agriscience Fair Division 2 (Animal Systems), 3rd Place: Rachel Lyon (7th grade) & Molly Dews (7th grade)
👉Quiz Bowl Team, 4th Place: Harper Triplett (8th grade), Rachel Lyon (7th grade), Didi Dickinson (7th grade), Cora VanZee (6th grade), and Luke Mefford (6th grade)

Bondurant FFA also recognizes the exceptional effort of its students who represented the chapter with pride and professionalism.
👉Agriscience Fair Division 2 (Animal Systems): Aaliyah Simpson (7th grade) & Macie Terrell (7th grade)
👉Essay Contest: Layla White (6th grade)
👉Spanish Creed Contest: Junior Soto Hernandez (8th grade) & Mateo Chavarria (8th grade)

“Every year, I feel so fortunate to work with the best and brightest students in our school. This year was no different. These students worked extremely hard over the last few months to learn new skills, push themselves, and make Bondurant proud,” said Gracie Webb, Bondurant Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor. “FFA is not just about farming, but about its ability to prepare the next generation of students to lead. I know that through the lessons they learned, each of these students has a bright future ahead of them. I am thankful to be just a small part of their story.”

“Competing against some of the best middle FFA programs in the Commonwealth, our students demonstrated exceptional leadership, communication skills, agricultural knowledge and dedication. Their success is a reflection of countless hours of preparation, perseverance, and commitment to excellence,” said Enoch Welch, Bondurant Middle School Principal. “These accomplishments exemplify what it means to be a Brave. Our students continue to show that hard work, preparation, and determination lead to extraordinary results. They are not only bringing home trophies and banners, but they are also developing the leadership skills and character that will serve them well throughout their lives.”