Elkhorn Middle School

Dear Community, This week Franklin County Schools lost two students. We are deeply saddened for the family and our school community. Our schools have a team of counselors and mental health support staff available as long as we need it. While we are unable to speak about details, we ask everyone to join us in keeping the family and the school community in our thoughts and prayers. #OneTeamFCS

Registering Made Easy with Franklin County Schools! 🌐📚🏘️ Franklin County Schools uses Online Registration (OLR) to make enrolling your child each year simple and convenient. 🔗 Get started here: bit.ly/FCSolr #FCSYes // #OneTeamFCS

🎉 Celebrating Our Principals! 🎉 Franklin County Schools is proud to recognize the incredible leadership of our principals across all grade levels. These dedicated individuals work tirelessly to support our students, staff, and community every day. 🏫 High School Principals John Sanders (FCCTC) Sarah Vivian (Academy) Adam Nance (Future Forward + William Cofield) Chris Tracy (FCHS) Ryan King (WHHS) 🏫 Middle School Principals Enoch Welch (BMS) Audra Hoofnagle (EMS) 🏫 Elementary Principals Nick Barton (PME) Christy Drury (WRE) Stacy Rutledge (BPE) Megan Barton (HES) Lynette McKinney (ELV) Beth Lodmell (CLE) Andy Bradley (EES) 💙 Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence in education. Your leadership makes a lasting difference! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We are so grateful our bus drivers, monitors, support staff, and mechanics. You keep us rolling and we simply couldn't do it without you. You're the best and we are grateful for you everyday! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

We have several positions available for the upcoming school year and would love to have you consider joining our team! Please click here to see all of the openings: https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/ #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Franklin County Community, Online Registration is NOW OPEN! OLR Hub: https://sites.google.com/franklin.kyschools.us/olr/home Need to reset your parent/guardian password? No worries! Email Carolyn.Jones@franklin.kyschools.us. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Franklin County Schools is seeking feedback from parents and guardians about your child's experiences during recent NTI days. Your input will help us strengthen communication, support, and the learning experience when school can't be in session in person. Please take a few minutes to complete our quick reflection form: https://forms.gle/cCBs5xDwUxRKJGJi9 #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

2025 - 2026 Student Registration All students must be registered. Login to your IC Parent Portal. Issues? Call or email Brandy Clay. brandy.clay@franklin.kyschools.us 502.695.6740

8th grade Gifted and Talented students at Bondurant and Elkhorn Middle Schools learned about The Gatton Academy of Math and Science today and the opportunities available during high school. Thank you, FCS GT Teacher Ms. Giles, for coordinating this! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Franklin County Community, It's hard to believe we're already here, but it's time to prepare for the 2025-2026 school year. Online Registration is NOW OPEN! Don't hesitate – register your child today. OLR Hub: https://sites.google.com/franklin.kyschools.us/olr/home Need to reset your parent/guardian password or have questions? No worries! Email Carolyn Jones at Carolyn.Jones@franklin.kyschools.us. While it's bittersweet to see the 2024-2025 school year wind down, we are excited for the next school year! Thank you, FCS! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

This is National Assistant Principals Week! We want to celebrate our incredible Assistant Principals and Dean team! 🎉 These dedicated leaders work tirelessly to support our students, staff, and school community. Their commitment to excellence and their unwavering support help create a positive and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. They ensure that everything runs smoothly and that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Let's show our appreciation for these amazing individuals who make a difference every day. Share your favorite AP or Dean below and let them know how much they mean to you! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Dear Franklin County Families, April 7th — April 11th is Franklin County Schools’ Spring Break. School is not in session. The flood waters are at a historic high, all of our buildings will be closed April 7th through April 9th. All After School Programs (ASPs) are closed until at least April 9th All activities and events from April 6th- April 9th are canceled Flood Assistance Resources for Families Due to recent flooding, some families may be displaced. For housing or emergency resources, contact your school’s FRYSC Coordinator or the Frankfort City Police at 502-821-9318. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

FCS Community, please see the message below from our School Safety Coordinator, Captain Abrams. "We are hearing rumors that some social media posts are falsely reporting that some FCS Schools are in lockdown. This is False. All schools are operating normally and there are no lockdowns in the district. " #OneTeamFCS

4.4.25 FCS Community, We need to cancel two bus routes this morning. The affected routes are: Bus 59: EMS & FCHS Bus 11: PME & ELV These buses serve the Peaksmill, Switzer, Hamilton Camp Pleasant, Snavely Road, and Lucas Lane areas. If your child rides one of these buses and is unable to attend school, please contact your child's school. Thank you and stay safe, everyone! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

As April quickly approaches, we find ourselves on the brink of another graduation season, filled with a mix of emotions for our school community. 🎓 The Academy High School - May 21st @ 10 am - KSU's Bradford Auditorium 🎓 William Cofield High School - May 22nd @ 1 pm - KSU's Bradford Auditorium 🎓 Western Hills High School - May 24th @ 10 am - WHHS Football Field 🎓 Franklin County High School - May 24th @ 6 pm - FCHS Football Field Class of 2025, as you move forward, remember that you carry with you the support and encouragement of the entire FCS community. We will continue to cheer you on as you pursue your dreams and goals. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Our Student Voice Committee (SVC) met after school on Monday! The students are working on some really cool projects that we know will make a large impact on our district for years to come. We cannot wait to share their creations with you once they're all finished! The SVC is led by Director of Federal Programs, Cassandra Adams. Haleigh Huff, Wolverine Science Teacher and Becky Giles, FCS GT teacher, are a huge support for the committee! Our district's Director of Technology, Stella Pollard, also joined to talk about websites, technology, and to check out their work! We are amazed! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

❤️💛Celebrating Elkhorn Middle School STLP State Qualifiers!❤️💛 We are excited to announce the remarkable achievements of our Elkhorn Middle School students who have qualified for the 2025 Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship! These talented individuals have showcased their creativity and skills, making us incredibly proud. Original Photo Finley Cosby Logo Design - Hoggy’s Ice Cream Ryann Landers Event Details The 2025 STLP State Championship will take place on April 23, 2025, at the Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena located at 420 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for our students to demonstrate their innovative talents. We are so excited to cheer on our Elks at STATE in APRIL! Please join us in cheering on Finley and Ryann as they represent Elkhorn Middle School with pride and excellence. We wish them the best of luck in their competitions! We're proud of you, ELKS! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Our Spring screening dates for the 2025-2026 school year are April 25th, May 9th, and May 20th, 2025. Once the screening is complete, families are informed if their child is eligible to receive interventions in an area of concern or if the family is eligible based on household income, pending income verification. You can schedule an appointment using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiw9G76A5xWHJBZbnnNflU2ekZNuODNWvJXR-hRMreUjyZQA/viewform If you are the parent or guardian of a 3 or 4-year-old child that you believe could be at risk for educational failure, please schedule a screening using this form. Please email Stephanie Emberton or call 502-695-6700 for questions. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Franklin County School Community, The State Journal published a fantastic article today about our school calendar! We appreciate their efforts in keeping our community informed. There was a small typo in the article, so here’s a friendly reminder: 🔔 March 14th, 2025 is an FCS District Staff Day with no student attendance. 🔔 March 17th, 2025 our schools will be open and in session as a make-up day.

Franklin County Schools will have NTI Day #8 tomorrow, Thursday, February 20, 2025. ASP’s will be open. Stay safe! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS