February 21, 2023
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Our Parent Teacher Conferences will take place Thursday, March 2, from 4:00-7:00 PM. We plan on conferences that are scheduled. When you sign up for conference times, you will indicate if you prefer to meet digitally via Google Meet or plan to come to FHS to meet in person. More information will be shared this week.
Our conferences are meant to offer time for brief conversations regarding your student's progress. If you require a more lengthy discussion regarding your student or are unable to meet within the time and space available, please email or call the teacher and arrange a mutual time to meet.
The success of our students depends on a strong partnership between our school, families, and community. Every day is an opportunity to connect. Never hesitate to reach out. Comment end
Here is to a great week and go Sabers!
Sincerely,
Mike Vuolo
FHS HOSTS UW VARSITY BAND RUN-OUT CONCERT!
We are very proud as a district to be one of the hosting sites for the University of Wisconsin Varsity Band Run-Out Concert series! The event will take place at the Franklin High School Saber Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 4th @ 2pm. Get your tickets online here! They will go fast!
FHS PRESENTS, ANYTHING GOES
2023 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
All families received an email this morning around 8am informing you that the FPS Summer Learning Program registration is open! Similar to last year, this year’s Summer Learning Program will be a 4-day program Monday through Thursday. Offering a more condensed program helps us to properly staff the program and provide the flexibility for families and students to enjoy their summer while not missing out on the learning opportunities we offer. Registration is open from Tuesday, February 21, through Sunday March 12, and please note that like last year, registration is NOT first-come-first serve. All information including our Summer Learning Registration Guide and the registration form(s) are on our Summer Learning Program webpage here!
REMINDER: COMMUNITY ED & REC PLANNING
As shared recently, the FPS School Board is seeking feedback on a current plan to expand the Community Education & Recreation Department facilities. Details including preliminary plans are at our website at tinyurl.com/fpsrecplan. Please view all the details and offer your feedback before the FPS School Board next discusses this issue on March 22nd.
FHS SENIOR ACCOLADES
VISUAL ARTS TEAM
Congratulations to our FHS Visual Arts Team!
Student artists earned 2nd place all around at Regionals as well as 3rd place for their artist knowledge in the Quiz Bowl but 1st place in Critical Thinking, the collaborative art portion of the competition. This means the team and several individuals will be competing State in April at UW-Madison!! Way to go artists!
THE SABER ROAR
SABER PRIDE
(click on the image to the left)
SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
Spring sports begin on March 6th. If your student is interested in a spring sport at FHS, make sure you register here .
Coaches can be reached via email to request other important information regarding tryouts or season schedules. You can find coaches contact information on our high school website under "Spring Sports".
FHS ALPINE SKI TEAM HEADED TO STATE!
CHEERLEADING HEADED TO STATE!
SIX FHS WRESTLERS TO COMPETE AT STATE
BOYS STATE SWIM RESULTS
Congratulations to the Boys Swim & Dive team for taking 15th place today at the State Meet. Mason took 3rd in the back and 6th in the IM both earning all state and new school records! Jack took 12th in the IM and 15th in the breast and earning all state honors in Breast. Noah placed 24th in the 500 free. Cole placed 13th in diving
The medley relay finished 10th and the 400 free relay was 16th. Congrats to our FHS swimmers!
CONGRATS TO OUR BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS
CONGRATS TO OUR GYMNASTICS TEAM
PARENT RESOURCE NIGHT
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
As part of the School-Based Mental Health Grant we receive as a district, we are excited to offer another opportunity to train parents, guardians and community members in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). Our next training opportunity will occur on Friday, April 14th from 11:30 AM-4:00 PM. During the YMHFA course, participants develop an understanding of the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in youth, the importance of early intervention, and how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Participants will engage in a 2-hour self-paced course followed by a 4.5 hour in-person session with a district trainer. If you are interested in engaging in this Fall training, please complete this form no later than Wednesday, March 15th. A confirmation email will be sent to finalize your enrollment in the course and next steps. Please note this is the same course that we have offered within the last year, so please only sign up if you have not yet been certified.
SPRING CRAFT FAIR AT FPMS
Come stop by our spring craft fair where we'll have 75+ unique vendors each with their own crafty creations! Held in the common area of Forest Park Middle School, come and enjoy a bite while shopping for one of a kind items. Whether you're scoring some new home décor, finding some fabulous new jewelry, stuffing Easter baskets, or buying some gourmet treats, there's something here for everyone!
Admissions: $3.00 or 2 for $5.00
Children under 12 free!
All proceeds will benefit the Franklin High School Marching Band to keep them marching forward into their upcoming seasons!
PARKING LOT REMINDER
FRANKLIN LITTLE LEAGUE UPDATES
It may be FREEZING outside, but we're dreaming of sunny skies and green grass...aren't you?! Registration for the 2023 season is now open - head to www.franklinll.org to register.
Sign up here if you are interested in training to be an umpire (must be 12 by May 1, 2023. We’re also running Winter clinics in partnership with the Rec Department- sign up here)
FINE ARTS GALLERY NIGHT THURS 2/23 AT 5:30PM
On Thursday, February 23rd at 5:30pm, the 15th Annual K-12 Fine Arts Gallery Night will take place at Franklin High School. The event will recognize the artistic efforts of our students. This is a family “art experience” event that includes student demonstrations and a variety of art media to view. All families are welcome! Please note that any children that attend must be accompanied by an adult. Art teachers have sent out information to parents or guardians of students whose artwork has been selected for Gallery Night so please be on the lookout for that information.
ACT TEST DAY FOR JUNIORS
Students engaging in testing will report to Franklin High School on Tuesday, March 7th at the regular start time and should be in their testing rooms by 7:20 a.m (test locations will be communicated in advance and posted in the building upon entry the day of the exam). A light breakfast will be available to all 11th grade students in the cafeteria from 7:00 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. Snacks will also be provided to examinees after the completion of the second test. A brief overview of the day can be found below.
Test Day Schedule
Time/Activity
7:00-7:20
Report to testing rooms
7:20
Students check in to testing rooms (bring school ID)
7:45
Verbal instructions, begin testing
7:55-12:25
Testing
12:25-2:34
Student dismissal
Please click here to see the letter to parents with more information.
WORK WITH FPS!
Franklin Public Schools has a variety of positions available that you can view at the links below:
Certified Staff (teaching positions, administration roles, substitutes, nurses)
Support Staff (coaches, aides, custodial, food service, bus drivers, Rec Dept, Kids Club)
UPCOMING FRANKLIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HAPPENINGS
The Franklin Educational Foundation is kicking off the new year with many upcoming opportunities for you to support staff, students and Franklin Public Schools as a whole. All of our fundraiser events directly give back to classrooms, student scholarships and educator grants. Click on any of the opportunities below to learn more about these upcoming events or visit our website here for the newest information.
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN!
Registration opened at noon on Monday, December 5th for the 2023-24 school year on our website here. Registration is for any new families to Franklin or new students looking to register for next year in 4K, 5K or up through 12th grade. If you have any friends or family in Franklin that plan to have children attend Franklin Public Schools next year, please pass this information along to them! Registering early helps to get all information in our system for planned communications.
Please note that any student that is already attending Franklin Public Schools DOES NOT need to register for next school year as a new student. All parents/guardians will be required to review your student’s data during our summer Back-To-School Online Check-In process. Any family who knows a student will not be returning for the next school year should notify your school’s main office staff.
FPS 2023-24 OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Sophomores with a 3.5 unweighted cumulative grade point will be invited to apply for membership in the Franklin High School National Honor Society at the end of the first semester. Interested students must submit their resume, 2 teacher evaluations, 1 community member evaluation, and document 20 hours of community service (forms will be provided).
Juniors interested in the National Honor Society must satisfy the same criteria and should contact Mr. Decker directly for application materials.
More information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the Franklin High School website under Activities & Athletics.
WEAC FUTURE TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
High school seniors who are planning to go into the field of education and whose parent(s) are a WEAC member, a WEAC retired member or who died while holding a WEAC membership are eligible to apply.
Click on the WEAC image for a link to the application.
YEARBOOKS
This year, yearbooks can be ordered ONLINE ONLY through Josten's.
Please visit the yearbook website for more information or reach out to fhsyearbook@franklinsabers.org with questions.
FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY WINTER-SPRING TEEN ACTIVITIES BOOKLET
Click here for the FPL Teen Winter-Spring Activity Booklet that offers plenty of volunteer opportunities and teen program information taking place at the Franklin Public Library now through May! Lots of great information and activities for your teens in grades 6-12!
HELPFUL LINKS FOR STUDENTS
Below are links to some helpful student resources!
Community Academic & Career Planning Opportunities
Community Resources for Families
FHS INFORMATION LINKS & TIPS!
CATCH UP ON DISTRICT NEWS
Please be sure to read the newest District Newsletter. You can access all the issues here.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
All past FHS Newsletters are stored on our website here
Email: susan.alton@franklin.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.franklin.k12.wi.us/franklin-high-school
Location: 8222 S 51st St, Franklin, WI 53132, USA
Phone: 414-423-4640
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinHighSchoolSabers
Twitter: @franklinsabers