Franklin City Schools

08/28/2026

Late Bus Split: Bus 24

Good afternoon,We had a bus breakdown during FJHS routes. Therefore, we are having to Bus 24's route for Intermediate and Gerke. Students that ride Bus 24 will be delayed arriving home this afternoon.Thank you for patience and understanding and we apologize for the inconvenience. ​

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08/28/2026

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴

In today’s Wildcat Welcome post, we introduce Lauren Hetteberg, who is joining the district as a 7th grade ELA teacher at Franklin Junior High. Lauren, who is originally from Loveland, OH, brings valuable experience from her time student teaching and subbing in local school districts. She enjoys unwinding with a good book, going fishing, and—fun fact—prides herself on being an expert at reverse parking!

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08/28/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼’𝘀 𝗞-𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀

The August 24 edition of The Ohio Superintendent Association’s (BASA) weekly newsletter included an article that noted “The Fair School Funding Workgroup issued a press release last week detailing the fact that Ohio is expected to cover a smaller share of the cost calculated by its public school funding formula that [sic] at any point in more than two decades. The average statewide share of public-school funding via the formula’s base costs is estimated to be at 32% for FY 27.” The full press release is available here: https://tinyurl.com/3r52ed83

The article clearly explains the Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP), which the Ohio House passed in 2020 by a wide 87 to 9 margin. The FSFP was to be phased in over six years.

Per their website, “The Ohio Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) is an inputs-based funding model developed by Ohio educators using district spending data, research, best practices and thoroughly vetted professional judgment to determine the true cost of educating a child in Ohio, ensuring all students receive a high-quality, equitable education.” Visit their website: https://www.fairschoolfundingplan.com/

Despite the wide, bipartisan support, the FSFP has not been fully funded in the 2026-2027 budget biennium (the State of Ohio adopts an operating budget every other year), leaving a shortfall between what districts had expected and what they received.

What does this mean for Ohio’s public schools and for Ohio taxpayers? School districts continue to struggle to secure adequate state funding, which is anticipated to result in an increase in districts having property tax or income tax issues on the ballot.

If you have questions about Ohio’s school funding or about Franklin City Schools’ financial picture, please consider attending one of the two town hall meetings the district has scheduled for this fall: Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. Both will be in the Franklin High School Commons.

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08/27/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳!

We've loved seeing our Wildcats smiling on their first days of school and will continue to post any pictures that we receive.

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08/27/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟰 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

A written summary of the August 24 Board of Education meeting is available here: https://tinyurl.com/4he6e8dh

Audio recordings of the meetings are also available: https://tinyurl.com/2vm5amwc

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08/27/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗛𝗦 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶!

Please complete this Google Form to stay in the know about upcoming alumni events and discover ways to support our cheer program! Link to the form: https://forms.gle/wkSeY9s7eF9Vpse17

Our first events are right around the corner in September:
• Alumni Practice: Monday, September 21 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM at "the NEW" FHS Aux Gym (Enter through Door D9). Our current FHS cheerleaders will be hosting!
• Alumni Cheer Game: Friday, September 25, during the 1st half of the Homecoming game vs. the Monroe Hornets!
Important Details:
• More detailed information will be provided at practice and via email.
• Be sure to order your Alumni shirt if you don't have one yet (the order can be done through the Google Form).
Thank you so much for your support!

GO CATS!

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08/26/2026

Traffic Issues August 26th, 2026

Good afternoon,
We have two traffic issues affecting PM dismissal. 1. Semi truck broken down at the roundabout on SR 123. 2. Franklin Trenton Rd. is closed from the Lion's Bridge to Hobart due utility work. These delays will affect bus routes and traffic around our campuses.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
Sincerely,
Franklin City Schools

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08/25/2026

𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗛𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁!

Wildcat Community: Franklin High School’s Tito Harrison is up for the DDN Athlete of the Week.

Cast your votes: https://tinyurl.com/yzsnns7p

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We’ve opened the voting for our Dayton Daily News Athlete of the Week presented by Orthopaedic Institute of Dayton.

08/25/2026

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟰 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

Twenty-two students were honored for academic achievement at the August 24 Board of Education meeting. Honorees included
• students who are in the FHS Principal’s 30+ Club for scoring a 30 on one or more sections of the ACT.
• students who received AP Score honors for earning a 3, 4, or 5 on one or more AP exams.
• students who earned the highest possible score on an Ohio state test.

Students honored include Jana Alhafi, Donaven Butler, Cooper Cronk, Cayden Hicks, Brady Jordan, Elijah Koss, Isabella Manis, Zoey Wilson, Bryley Wulff, Tyler Denison-Drake, Donovan Schuyler, Easton Currin, Hunter Cook, Kane Heys, Hunter Kemper, Michael Lamb, Macy Wagers, Aria Vest, Adam Moyer, Aspen Kesling, Elaine McCarty, and Robert McKinney.

Learn more about Franklin City Schools’ student achievement award: https://www.franklincityschools.com/234005_3

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