Panther News November 21- Dec 7
Frankfort High School 4 Star DIstinguished School
Free Service to help teens STOP vaping
FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 18, 2019) - The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is launching a free service aimed at helping teens quit vaping, smoking, and using other tobacco products. The service is called My Life, My Quit and will go live across the state on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Teenagers who want to stop using e-cigarettes or other tobacco products can text or call the toll-free My Life, My Quit number: 1-855-891-9989. They will then be connected to a “quit coach” who will provide, free, confidential, real-time support. Each teen can get five sessions of personalized support through live texting, phone, or online chat.
The goal of the My Life, My Quit coaching sessions is for the teen to build a plan to quit tobacco. The quit coach will help them develop strategies to cope with stress, address symptoms of withdrawal, and navigate social situations.
“With youth vaping use on the rise, both here and across the U.S., we are very excited to bring My Life, My Quit to Kentucky and offer a program that is specifically tailored to helping young people quit tobacco and vaping,” said Kentucky Department for Public Health Tobacco Cessation Administrator Heather Shaw.
For more information about My Life, My Quit, visit MyLifeMyQuit.com. Learn more about Quit Now Kentucky’s free services like 1-800-QUIT-NOW by visiting QuitNowKentucky.com.
Additional information is available at http://chfs.ky.gov/.
Order your FHS Ornaments - Great Gift Idea
Discount for Booking Italy / Greece trip
Inclement Weather Information from the District
Thanksgiving Break Coming Nov. 27, 28 & 29
Student Council Collecting for Thanksgiving Baskets
The Student Council will be collecting donations for Thanksgiving baskets through RISE groups until Nov. 22. The Council will be purchasing the turkeys and ask for the items on the following list. If you feel something is missing on the list, non-perishable, please feel free to add it to your basket. The list is a suggestion only. The baskets we collect will be donated to members of the FHS community that need it.
Potatoes (Instant)
Gravy
Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Corn
Green Beans
Cream of Mushroom Soup (for green bean casserole)
Onion Rings (for green bean casserole)
Peas
Sweet Potatoes (canned)
Marshmallows
Jello
Fruit for Jello
Macaroni and Cheese
Olives
Pickles
...or Monetary Donations for fresh items to be purchased when food is delivered.
Juniors to Practice ACT
Centre College coming to FHS
Big Smiles Dental Day rescheduled for MARCH 13
Great News! Your child can get dental care at their school. Sign up for the March 13th day.
Best of all, in most cases there is no cost to you if your child is insured with Medicaid or CHIP! Private insurance and affordable self-pay options are also available.
Easy & Convenient
Having your child seen by the in-school dentist saves you valuable time. Top quality care is provided by local, licensed dentists right in the familiar surroundings of your child’s school. Dental care includes a complete exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride and sealants when needed. Restorative care, such as fillings, may also be provided.
Keep Your Child Healthy
By having your child see the in-school dentist, you can help reduce the risk of:
- Early Tooth Loss caused by dental decay
- Gum Disease
- Heart Disease
- Impaired speech development
Taking care of your child’s teeth is an important part of keeping them healthy!
Parents sign up here: https://www.myschooldentist.com/Default.aspx
Commonwealth Honors Academy
CHA is an exciting three-week residential opportunity for rising high school seniors (this year's juniors). During the three weeks, students earn 6 hours of college-level honors credit, have the opportunity to take 6 additional hours tuition-free during their senior year, and earn a $2,000 housing scholarship for four years if they attend Murray State. More importantly, they have the opportunity to meet motivated, high achieving students from across the region and learn from some of the best faculty we have to offer.
Apply on the CHA website Interested students should have approximately a 3.5 GPA, a 25 composite on their ACT (or similar score on PSAT/SAT), and be at least 16 years old when CHA occurs (June 6-27). Students on the borderline are encouraged to apply.
Scholarships for Seniors
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Nov 25-27
Monday
Breakfast
Biscuit and Gravy
Chocolate Muffin
Banana Muffin
Apple Cinnamon Muffin
Triple Cherry Yogurt Cup
Vanilla Yogurt Cup
Fruit/Cereal/Milk
Lunch
Popcorn Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Celery Tray
Dinner Roll
Mixed Fruit with a Cherry on Top
Fruit/Milk
Tuesday
Breakfast
Pancake Sausage on a Stick
Cocoa Krispies Cereal Bar
Cocoa Puffs Bar
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Bar
Trix Cereal Bar
Strawberry Nutrigrain Bar
Triple Cherry Yogurt Cup
Vanilla Yogurt Cup
Fruit/Cereal/Milk
Lunch
Nachos to Go
Vegetarian Refried Beans
Salsa, Red Bell Pepper Strips, Taco Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes
Fiesta Rice
Fruit/Milk
Thanksgiving BREAK
Archery @ Henry Co
Saturday, Nov 23, 2019, 09:00 AM
Henry County High School, Eminence Road, New Castle, KY, USA
Boys Basketball @ So Laurel
Saturday, Nov 30, 2019, 12:00 PM
South Laurel High School, South Laurel Road, London, KY, USA
Girls Basketball @ Trimble Co.
Monday, Dec 2, 2019, 06:00 PM
Trimble County High School, U.S. 421, Bedford, KY, USA
Boys Basketball @ Woodford Co
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019, 06:00 PM
Woodford County High School, Frankfort Street, Versailles, KY, USA
JAG field trip to Toyota
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019, 08:30 AM
Frankfort High School, Shelby Street, Frankfort, KY, USA
CWTP field trip to University of Louisville
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019, 08:30 AM
Frankfort High School, Shelby Street, Frankfort, KY, USA
Home Boys Basketball vs. Sayre
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019, 05:00 PM
F. D. Wilkinson Gym, Ewing Street, Frankfort, KY, USA
Girls Basketball @ Dayton
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019, 06:00 PM
Dayton
HOME Boys Basketball vs. Carroll County HS
Friday, Dec 6, 2019, 06:00 PM
F. D. Wilkinson Gym, Ewing Street, Frankfort, KY, USA
Archery @ Anderson Co. (Middle School Bldg.)
Saturday, Dec 7, 2019, 09:00 AM
Anderson County Middle School, Mustang Trail, Lawrenceburg, KY, USA
Boys Basketball @ Great Crossings
Saturday, Dec 7, 2019, 09:30 AM
Great Crossing High School, Betsy Way, Georgetown, KY, USA
FHS Swim @ Madison Central
Saturday, Dec 7, 2019, 12:00 PM
Madison Central High School, North 2nd Street, Richmond, KY, USA
GIrls Basketball @ Lexington Catholic
Saturday, Dec 7, 2019, 02:30 PM
Lexington Catholic High School, Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY, USA
Boys VARSITY Basketball vs Mason Co
Saturday, Dec 7, 2019, 04:30 PM
Paris High School, West 7th Street, Paris, KY, USA
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This FHS newsletter is an attempt to inform families, students and the community about the happenings at Frankfort High School. Send information, announcements, suggestions and corrections to julia.harmon@frankfort.kyschools.us
FIS Has Homeless Assistance Available
Frankfort Independent now has assistance for the homeless. If you would like additional information, please contact:
Kelli Hume
kelli.hume@frankfort.kyschools.us
FIS Homeless Coordinator
875-8658 Ext 2243