Frankfort High School Newsletter
Oct. 16, 2020
Monday Morning Meetings are IMPORTANT
This Monday, Mr. Reed will explain the possibility our first REWARDS DAY November 2nd. It is very important all students hear and understand the expectations. Make sure your student is tuned in and ready for school Monday at 8:00. Students join the Google Meeting with the code FHSMorningMeeting.
FISD is running on the Orange Plan
Reporting positive COVID-19 Students
Missed an Issue of the Weekly FHS Newsletter? Scroll to the bottom to find Archived Newsletters!
Parent Summit Tip of the Week
This week, many math classes will be having their first Unit Test. This is the first time that they will finish a unit and have a grade for their class. Students will take a test either Thursday or Friday and submit a Portfolio Problem. Ask your child how the math test went, what their grade is, and what their plan is going forward?
Watch Video Highlights of Boys Soccer Win over WHHS in District Tournament
Boys Soccer Advances to Regional Tournament
With a strong winning season (9-3), they have the ability to play with any team in the Regional Tournament. They will have to battle, but they've done that before this season. The first regional match the Panthers will battle in is Sunday at 1PM against Dunbar at Dunbar High School
Wish all the players good luck and congratulations on a great regular season.
Homecoming Week
Normally, Frankfort High School Homecoming Week is an event celebrated by the students, staff, and Frankfort community. Because of COVID-19, the FHS Pep Club has decided to celebrate Homecoming week in a way that keeps our supporters safe! Below, all of the opportunities and events for community members to get involved in are listed! Go Panthers!
USE OUR HASHTAG: #FHSHOCOVID20
Throughout all of our Football Homecoming week events, use the hashtag #fhshocovid20 on social media! The Pep Club wants to see images of all your spirit! We will put these images on social media, throughout our virtual events, and in the yearbook!
Homecoming Week Events: (Oct. 19-23)
Spirit Week: Dress Up Days
Monday: Decades Day (Take a blast to the past... or the future! Dress up like your favorite decade!)
Tuesday: Pajama Day (Pajama Day is everyday, right? Wear your favorite pair of pjs!)
Wednesday: Trip to Space Day (Dress up like an alien, an astronaut, or even a planet!)
Thursday: Homecoming Formal Wear (Fix your hair and put on your formal wear!)
Friday: Orange and Blue Day (Show that Panther Pride!)
Homecoming Queen and King Voting:
Voting for Homecoming Queen and King will open on October 19 and close on October 21! Students will receive the link to vote in their student email! The Queen and King will be announced during halftime of the Homecoming Football Game streamed through Bluegrass Streaming Network.
Virtual Pep Rally:
FHS will be holding its first ever Virtual Pep Rally on Friday October 23rd at 11 am! Students will receive an email about the meeting code! The Pep Rally will include the Band, Cheerleaders, fun Minute-To-Win-It games, and the Football team! The recording will be posted on this website as well as on our Facebook!
Virtually Streamed Football Game:
Bluegrass Sports Network will be recording the Homecoming Football game against Berea at 8:30 pm. A pre-recorded Homecoming Court Ceremony will be played during halftime! To watch the virtual event go to their website here: https://kybsn.com/
Virtual Homecoming Dance:
FHS will be holding its first ever Virtual Homecoming Dance on Saturday October 24th at 8 pm! Students will receive an email about the meeting code. The event will include fun follow along songs, giveaways, the announcement of the Homecoming Court Reps, and some fun how-to slow dance videos!
Tatum Williams - Volleyball Senior
Volleyball wraps up their Regular Season with Senior Night
Thursday night was Senior night and Tatum Williams' last regular season volleyball match. Butts says, "She has been a dedicated player whose positive spirit brings joy to her teammates. She will truly be missed."
The volleyball team heads to post season play next week. Monday at 6 pm, they meet up against Great Crossings in the first game of the district tournament. WHHS is hosting the tournament. Good Luck Panthers.
Swim Team Informational Meeting
Any parent who has a student interested in swimming on the FHS Swim Team this year, there will be a Parent informational swim meeting at 1pm THIS Saturday. Oct 17th.
Here is the Zoom link:
Click https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71395673717?pwd=b2lrQTROSkRzMFhTWHAyOVJDTzY1UT09
to join the scheduled Zoom meeting
Coach Jennifer Payton
502.682.3856
Hiding in Plain Sight Presentation
Pre-Registration is required, but Zoom Training is FREE
Financial Empowerment Sessions
Craft Academy
Upcoming Recruitment Events
· Virtual Visits will be held each week day in the month of October at 1 p.m. EST - please register here: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/Academics/Craft-Academy/Prospective-Students/Schedule-a-Virtual-Visit
· Craft and Gatton Academy Collaborative Virtual Session will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. EST. To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-and-gatton-academies-virtual-info-session-tickets-123233273037
· Want to speak to a member of our Recruitment Team? Send us an email: craftacademy@moreheadstate.edu and we will set up a virtual meeting with you.
· Tour Morehead State University by visiting: www.moreheadstate.edu/visit
· Visit our Facebook page for previously held live sessions: Applying to Craft Academy, Living in Grote-Thompson Hall and Meet the Staff. We will also be hosting upcoming sessions to Ask a Craft Ambassador soon!
KDE Seeking Nominations for 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking nominations for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. This is not a scholarship; however, all scholars will be honored for their accomplishments during the National Recognition Program, held in June in Washington, D.C. Presidential Scholars will be guests of the commissioner of the U.S. Department of Education during the National Recognition Program and enjoy an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with government officials, educators and other accomplished people. To commemorate their achievement, the Scholars are awarded the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House
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Each school may nominate two high school seniors: one male and one female. We encourage you to nominate students who, while demonstrating outstanding scholarship, might not otherwise be nominated through the current ACT/SAT or arts recognition processes. For the arts component, students must participate in the National YoungArts program. In addition to the general nominations, we also are asking each of you to nominate additional students from your jurisdiction to be included as candidates for excellence in Career and Technical Education (CTE).
It may be helpful to consider the following questions:
- What about the student makes him or her stand out as having outstanding scholarship?
- What special challenges or hurdles has this student overcome while still achieving success in academics, technical education or in the arts?
Students who apply should complete the first page of the attached application form. The second page must be completed by a counselor or teacher who is most familiar with the student. Please email the completed application for the male and female candidate from your school to Kathie Anderson at Kathie.Anderson@education.ky.gov. KDE will select 25 students for the 2021 application and submit these to the national selection committee who will determine Presidential Scholar winners.
Please email completed applications to Kathie Anderson at kathie.anderson@education.ky.gov by Oct. 30, 2020.
George S & Stell M Knight Essay Contest
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest information can be found on line at www.SAR.org and then tab to Education or one can just Goggle George S. & Stella M. Knight Contest. The site will explain in great detail the rules of the contest and discuss the theme this year.
The student will submit an original essay of between 800-1200 words based upon an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or establishment of the US Constitution.
Local winners receive $200, $100 or $50. State level winners $500, $200 and $100. National winners receive $5000, $2500 and $1000. The local Chapter had several winners this past year.
The deadline to email the essay packet to lewis@mytfca.org. is the 19th of December 2019.
FAFSA Info from Mrs. Harley
Oct. 1 kicked off the start for FAFSA Completion for our Seniors! Please do not allow this to be of concern as we are here to help and ease some stress that often comes with this step.
First, please know that even though the window opens tomorrow, you have time. The funds will not deplete overnight, or even within the month of October.
We would like to support you in completing the FAFSA by offering a FAFSA Workshop on October 30th. During your appointment you will have the chance to complete the FAFSA with the help of a KHEAA representative and a College Coach of Gear Up. To sign up for this opportunity please complete this form:
https://forms.gle/GwbcajnprVXCHHRs8
If you feel comfortable completing the FAFSA and plan to do so before October 30th, attached are some resources that can help.
Please see the attached FAFSA Completion Guide for 2021-2022.
The following link is this month's edition of Counselor Connection. Inside you will find helpful tips for FAFSA, college applications and scholarships:
https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/guid_ky?main=6
And of course you can contact me at any time at Jessica.Harley@frankfort.kyschools.us
FHS Website with Important Info
Football @ KCD
Friday, Oct 16, 2020, 07:30 PM
Kentucky Country Day School, Springdale Road, Louisville, KY, USA
Boys Soccer vs. Dunbar Regional Tournament
Sunday, Oct 18, 2020, 01:00 PM
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Man O War Boulevard, Lexington, KY, USA
JV Football @ WHHS
Monday, Oct 19, 2020, 07:30 PM
Western Hills High School, Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY, USA
Volleyball vs Great Crossing @ WHHS
Monday, Oct 19, 2020, 06:00 PM
Western Hills High School, Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY, USA
Football HOME vs. Berea (Homecoming)
Friday, Oct 23, 2020, 07:30 PM
Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, KY, USA
JV Football @ Eminence
Monday, Oct 26, 2020, 07:30 PM
Eminence School, West Broadway, Eminence, KY, USA
Football @ Bethlehem
Friday, Oct 30, 2020, 07:30 PM
Bethlehem High School, West Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY, USA
Missed a Newsletter One Week?
School Calendar has Changed
Important changes:
No fall break in Oct.
Fall break the week of Thanksgiving
One week Spring Break
Out in May
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