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School To Release Early Monday

6-6-08 - Due to the intense heat wave, FCS students will be released early on Monday, June 9th. This does not affect the already established high school exam schedule. June 10th, the final day of class for traditional calendar students, remains an early release day as well. High schools finish at 11:45 a.m., while middle schools release at 12:15 p.m. and elementary schools dismiss at 12:45 p.m. Year round schools will dismiss early Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (12:45 p.m.).

Strong Attendance Rewarded at LHS

6-6-08 - Each marking period at Louisburg High School students have the chance to earn a spot in a raffle. The requirement is perfect attendance during the six-week marking period. The winner receives a gift card to an area department store. Warriors qualifying for the raffle throughout the school year were Rineka Burt, DeShaun Dennis, Gregory Strickland, Angel Williams, Tearra Hicks, Jovon Blacknall, Shawn Jackson, Stephen Davis, Ashlie Ferreria, Darrell Gant, Elizabeth Hinostrosa, Jessica Person, Daryl Ragland, Tabias Wright, Elizabeth Blickensdefer, Bianca Bullock, Jaron Allen, Earvin Doyle and Rodney Spivey.

FES Students Learn Through Fundraiser

6-5-08 - Fifteen Franklinton Elementary students learned quite a bit during a recent competitive fundraiser. The students assembled in three individual teams. One team focused on a peanut butter drive, one on items for senior citizens and another on items for the homeless. The catch was that each class in the school could only donate to one cause, so each team had to convince other classes to donate to their team over the other. Students prepared speeches, flyers and posters in effort to convince fellow students to donate to their team. In the end, three homeless families were helped, 75 jars of peanut butter were collected and buckets of toiletry items were donated to senior citizens.

Edward Best Holds Year-End Celebration

6-4-08 - Edward Best Elementary School held its annual year-end celebration Monday night. In addition to celebrating an increase in writing scores, the student body sang patriotic songs, held an art show and viewed a movie that highlighted events throughout the 2007-2008 school year. The several hundred people in attendance did not leave hungry - they feasted on the hot dogs and ice cold drinks sold by the EBES PTA.

Leadership Franklin Youth Program

6-4-08 - The Leadership Franklin County program for adults has been quite successful over the years - now there is a version of the program aimed at high school students. Program members are enjoying the process of learning more about business opportunities and becoming strong leaders through the different events scheduled. This past Monday, students attended a Board of Education meeting.

Assistant Principals Tackle New Posts

6-3-08 - When students return to school next fall many of them will find some new faces sitting behind the desks of a few assistant principal offices. Monica Headen, Amy Miller and Bill Askins all received transfers during Monday night's Board of Education meeting. Monica Headen's new post is Youngsville Elementary, while Amy Miller is headed to Bunn Middle and Bill Askins will be at Louisburg High School.

High School Redesign Plan Approved

6-3-08 - The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has officially approved the FCS high school redesign plan. This comprehensive plan is designed to reduce dropouts, increase student achievement and create more options for students after graduation. Principals Charles Fuller (FHS), Chris Blice (LHS) and Robin Faulkner (BHS) along with their faculties finalized the plan over the past year. The plan took extensive dedication and hard work. Parts of the plan are already being implemented. Other facets of the plan include an Evening High School and an Early College High School.

High School Graduation Nearing

6-2-08 - Current FCS high school school seniors will take center stage at Louisburg College on June 14th for graduation. Louisburg High School graduates take the memorable walk at 10 a.m. in the Louisburg College Auditorium, while Bunn follows at 2 p.m. Franklinton High School concludes the day with graduation ceremonies at 6 p.m.

Top Teachers Honored

5-30-08 - The annual FCS Teacher of The Year dinner was held Thursday night. The top teacher from each school in the system was present for a dinner, small ceremony and fellowship. The countywide Teacher of The Year will be announced June 13th at honors day at Bunn High School. The event begins at 11 a.m. in the new BHS auditorium. At left, Edward Best Principal Debbie Ayscue shares a laugh with EBES Teacher of The Year Amanda Cash. Click here to see a group shot of each Teacher of The Year. Profiles

Bunn High Battle of The Bands

5-30-08 - Bunn High School will host Battle of The Bands Friday night (5.30.08) in the BHS auditorium from 6-10 p.m. Tickets at $5 in advance and $7 at the door. There will be concessions on site and attendees will vote to determine which band performed the best. Bands performing include Springs Final Hour, Spontaneous, Failure of Mankind, T. Rox and To the Republic. In addition, there will be a Guitar Hero tournament at 5 p.m.

Change of Command For LHS JROTC

5-29-08 - The Louisburg High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps underwent its annual transfer of command in the LHS auditorium Thursday afternoon. Graduating senior Cadet Colonel Dustin Hill relinquished the command flag to Colonel Johnson (Unit Commander) who in turn passed the flag to rising senior Lieutenant Colonel Katherine Barrett.

FHS, CCMS Spring Concert On Tap

5-28-08 - Both the Cedar Creek Middle and Franklinton High School bands will conduct a spring concert on June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Cedar Creek cafetorium. In addition, there will be a hot dog dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. in the same location. The dinner cost is $5 and all proceeds go to the band. The plate includes two hot dogs, chips, drink and dessert.

LHS Spring Concert Set For Friday

5-27-08 - The Louisburg High School concert and symphonic bands will hold a spring concert this Friday (May 30th) at 7:30 p.m. in the Louisburg High School auditorium. The event is free of charge and will last about an hour. The concert band will perform a variety of songs including The Gladiator March and the theme song to The Simpsons. The symphonic band will perform a host of songs as well - including music from Harry Potter.

YES Second Graders Light Up Stage

5-27-08 - Youngsville Elementary School second graders entertained fellow classmates and the general public in multiple performances of their very own musical last week. Students worked very hard as they acted and sang songs from the classic Little Red Riding Hood. The setting was from the 1950s.

FCS Senior Artists Recognized

5-23-08 - Art enthusiasts throughout Franklin County were treated to an entertaining show Thursday night at Louisburg College. The annual Franklin County Senior Art Show was led by Louisburg College Art Director Will Hinton. Twenty FCS seniors were recognized for their outstanding and creative art work. Hinton took time to explain each work selected to parents, friends and family. The works are on display in the Louisburg College Auditorium. For a list of the award recipients, click here. To view a photo of the artists who were able to attend the event, click here.

5-22-08 - The Bunn Middle School drama department will perform Treasure Island June 5th (7:30 p.m.), June 6th (4 p.m.) and June 7th (1 p.m.). Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Tickets are on sale at Bunn Middle School (496-7700) . In addition, the Bunn Middle band will hold a spring concert on May 29th at 7 p.m. in the BMS gymnasium.

BHS Concert and Jazz Band To Perform

5-21-08 - Want to listen to some great music in the comfort of the new Bunn High School auditorium? Then you may want to attend the Bunn High concert band and jazz band spring concert on May 27th. The show starts at 7 p.m. Also, the Bunn High School drama department will produce A Midsummer Night's Midterm on May 31st in the school auditorium at 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.

Senior Art Show Slated Wednesday

5-21-08 - The annual FCS Senior Art Show will open this Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. in the Louisburg College Auditorium. This event produces quality works from high school seniors throughout the county. The K-11 Art Show was held earlier this month (left). To view awards earned during that event, click here.

End-Of-Grade Testing Begins

5-20-08 - Students in grades 3-8 all over the county are taking their End-Of-Grade test. The testing process continues throughout the week. Laurel Mill Elementary third-grade students participated in a parent involvement EOG Fair to prepare students for the test. Curriculum Resource Teacher, Maria Collins (left), works with students at a math word problem station focusing on key terms that explain the operation needed to solve word problem.

Program Yields Scholarship

5-19-08 - The ACE Mentor Program of Raleigh held its first presentation and awards night in early May in Chapel Hill.  Nine Franklin County Students participated in a 15-week program with students from Wake County where they worked with mentors in two teams from local design agencies to create architectural and construction projects.  During the program, the projects were displayed and the teams were judged for project knowledge, originality, creativity, design, functionality and sustainability.  The students were also judged on communication and presentation skills.  Students who received certification of completion of the program were Kameron Elliott (FHS), Douglas Harris (LHS), Kristopher Harris (FHS), Justin Harris (FHS), Trevon Johnson (FHS), Catherine Lewis (BHS), Ashley Stowe (FHS), Elana Turner (BHS), and Olivia Williams (FHS). FHS Senior Ashley Stowe was one of three students who received a $1000 ACE Scholarship award.

A Celebration of Nutrition

5-19-08 - Smiles flooded the halls of Bunn High School last week during the annual FCS Child Nutrition Banquet. Prior to the awards ceremony in the new BHS auditorium, those attending were treated to a fine steak dinner in the cafeteria. A variety of awards were handed out in addition to the announcement of new officers. Each cafeteria in the system received an award for outstanding sanitation grades. The county average was just short of 98. To view a list of the award winners and retirees, click here. If you would like to see more pictures from the event, click here.

Perry's Bus Driving Skills Among The Best

5-16-08 - It may not have been the Grand Prix of Italy, Daytona 500 or Indy 500, but the thrill was just the same for Cedar Creek Middle School Athletic Director Brian Perry when he finished ninth in the statewide bus rodeo this week. Perry qualified for the event after finishing third in the county and fourth in the region. Drivers compete in a variety of different challenges, including the ever-difficult obstacle course. FCS' Eddie Hinton won the county competition and went on to finish 12th in the region. The top 10 regional performers qualify for the state show. Ray Thomas finished second in the county, but was unable to attend the regional showdown.

Najera Nets First Annual CTE Award

5-15-08 - Franklinton High School student Pedro Najera (right) recently finished first in the central region Skills/USA masonry competition. As a result of his strong efforts and outstanding performance, Najera received the first annual FCS Career and Technical Education Award. The award will be on display at Franklinton High School for one year and will then be awarded to someone from either Bunn High or Louisburg High. Najera is thankful for the guidance received from masonry teacher Clarence Walker (back) and the support from FCS CTE Director Laureen Jones.

YES Tops in Challenge of The Chapters

5-14-08 - Youngsville Elementary School captured this year's FCS Challenge of The Chapters title held at Louisburg Elementary Tuesday morning. YES, coached by Heather Shipley, edged Edward Best Elementary School (second) and Franklinton Elementary School (third). Each elementary school has a team in the event and questions are derived from a group of selected readings. To see a group photo of the champs, click here.

Two Principals, Two APs Announced

5-13-08 - The Franklin County Board of Education announced the appointment of two principals and two assistant principals in Monday's Board of Education meeting. Genie Faulkner, former AP of Laurel Mill Elementary, is now the Principal of Laurel Mill Elementary School. Carol Davis, AP of Youngsville Elementary, will take over as Principal of Franklinton Elementary on July 1st. Falisa Carter, Business Technology Teacher at Louisburg High School, will assume her new duties as Assistant Principal at LHS on August 1st. Carleen Nichols, who is the Curriculum Resource Teacher at Franklinton Elementary, will be the first Assistant Principal at Long Mill Elementary School on July 1st.

Edward Best's Dean First In State

5-13-08 - Edward Best Elementary School student Amanda Dean (center) captured first place in the state in the Soil and Water Conservation poster contest. After winning for the school and then the 11-county district, Dean's winning ways continued on the state level. Schoolmates Elizabeth McCracken (left) and Sarah Osuch also had strong results in the contest. McCracken was second in the region for fourth-grade students, while Osuch was tops in the school for fifth graders. Osuch finished first at EBES three straight years and was tops in the state as a third-grader.

Farm Safety Field Trip

5-12-08 - Youngsville Elementary fourth graders participated in Farm Safety week last Friday by going on a trip to PDQ Farms outside of Franklinton. The Franklin County Cooperative Extension organized the event in which students learned about the many aspects of being safe while working in agriculture. At right, a student serves as a demonstrator for proper eye and face protection from the sun.

Still Wanting To Learn

5-9-08 - Just because you are a retired teacher, doesn't mean you want to stop visiting the classroom. A group of Franklin County retired teachers still soak in every chance they get to learn something new. Last week the FCS technology department took time out to help some FCS retired teachers brush up on their computer skills. The enthusiastic group of teachers was happy to learn more about using email and the capabilities of the Internet in a session held at Louisburg Elementary School.

Relay For Life 2008

5-8-08 - Cancer survivors throughout Franklin County, as well as every school in the FCS system, participated in the annual Relay For Life at Bunn High School on May 2-3. To view scenes from the annual event, click here.

$53 Million School Bond...APPROVED!

5-7-08 - The Franklin County Board of Elections announced Tuesday night that the voters of Franklin County approved the $53 million school construction bond by a 8,301 to 4,546 margin (64.6% to 35.4%). Of the 18 voting precincts, 17 voted in favor of the bond. The $53 million will fund projects at 12 of 14 schools throughout the system, including a replacement site for Franklinton High School. At left, Louisburg High School teacher Joe Desantis and Board of Education Chair Paige Sayles eagerly watch as the results are posted.

Johnson and Wales visits Bunn High

5-6-08 - Bunn High students in Leslie Pate's Foods I and II class got a fresh treat to professional cooking last week. A chef from Johnson and Wales University visited and spoke about proper steps in preparing food in addition to making a Greek dish for all to enjoy.

Williams Invited To Presidential Inauguration

5-1-08 - Franklinton High School student standout and Skills-USA member Olivia Williams has been invited to attend the University Presidential Inaugural Conference based on her fine performance in the National Young Leaders Conference in 2007. The program is a celebration of the of the inauguration of the President and Vice President of the United States. This educational experience will last five days in Washington, DC and will require $2,729 of funding. If you would like to make a donation or simply want more information, contact Clarence Walker at FHS at 919-494-2332.

New Immunization Requirement for Students Headed for 6th Grade

5-1-08 - A new immunization is now required for entrance into grade six. For the 2008-2009 school year, by the age of 12 or entrance to grade 6, all students must show proof of a booster dose of Tdap vaccine. There is no cost of the vaccine and it can be obtained through your regular health provider. For more information, click here.

Chicken Plate Sale at LHS

5-1-08 - Louisburg High School will hold a chicken plate sale for the Skills/USA club, auto-mechanics class and wrestling team on Friday, May 2nd from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The meal includes bread, coleslaw, half a chicken and cake. Cost is $7.

Anastasia Show Planned at FHS

4-30-08 - The Franklinton High School drama department will perform its version of Anastasia May 8th, May 9th and May 10th at the Franklinton High School auditorium. The play is an annual event and is proving to be quite a hit. For more information, contact Lisa Lawrence at 494-2332.

Old Fashioned Band Concert

4-29-08 - The Louisburg High School band will hold an Old Fashioned Band Concert this Saturday (5.3.08) at 6 p.m. on the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse in Louisburg. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Louisburg High School Auditorium. Members of the band entertained those in attendance at the Board of Education meeting held Monday night in the Louisburg High School media center (left).

Board Meeting Slated At LHS Monday

4-28-08 - In celebration and recognition of the new buildings at Louisburg High School, the Franklin County Board of Education will hold a Board of Education meeting this Monday (4.28.08) in the new media center at Louisburg High School at 7 p.m. In addition to the media center, LHS received a new vocational building, new cafeteria, administration building and classroom upgrades from the 2004 school construction bond. During the meeting the latest FCS Employees of The Quarter will be announced as well. To view the agenda, click here.

LES Field Day - PULL!!

4-25-08 - Louisburg Elementary students get a good grip and pull with all their might during a tug-of-war competition held during field day Thursday morning. Students participated in a variety of entertaining and sometimes wet events. Events ranged from a cotton ball race, tug-of-war, beach ball keep-away, water sponge racing, bubbles and basketball.

Young Artists Receive Recognition

4-24-08 - Christian Helsel of Franklinton Elementary School and Rockey Hester of Edward Best Elementary School each entered a poster contest and both received awards. Their works will be included in the North Carolina Council of Economic Education Concept Calendar for 2008-2009. The two fifth-graders will receive their awards at the Piedmont region awards banquet in early May in Greensboro.

Autographed Football Up For Auction

4-23-08 - An official autographed football from the NFL Carolina Panthers has created quite a buzz at Terrell Lane Middle School. The gem is part of a Relay For Life Auction at the school and will be on the auction block this coming Friday. All proceeds go to Relay For Life.

EBES Pitches In For Earth Day

4-23-08 - Edward Best Elementary first graders celebrated Earth Day by planting a Pink Japanese Magnolia tree and reading the book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. EBES Assistant Principal Rodney White dug the hole to plant the tree and students followed by watering it with cups of water (right). Students also learned that Japanese Magnolias and other trees and plants are a great way to purify the air we breath. In addition, the importance of recycling was expressed.

Board Approves New Attendance Map

4-15-08 - The Franklin County Board of Education approved the new Long Mill attendance map Monday night (4.14.08). By a 4-3 vote, the BOE adopted map ES11, and will submit the map to the Department of Justice for approval. Parents of students who will be moved to a new district will be notified by mail. To view the map, click here.

Upcoming Relay For Life Events

4-23-08 - Relay For Life is in full swing. Below is a list of upcoming events in which you can help in the fight against Cancer:

Pancake Breakfast - Bunn Middle School, Saturday (4/26) 7-10:30 a.m.

Basketball - Louisburg High School faculty vs. staff (4/29) 7 p.m., $3

Relay Dinner - Franklinton High School, (4/29), menu includes pork tenderloin, spring salad, potatoes and dessert - $15. Contact LuAnn Siwula (494-2332).

Magical Story Teller Visits LES

4-21-08 - Louisburg Elementary School students and staff were treated to the magical story telling of Mark Daniel last week. Daniel entertained the crowd with books from Clues of The Readasaurus with readings and nifty magic tricks. Daniel's stage presence and comical presentation captured the attention of nearly everyone present. For more information, visit www.magicalstoryteller.com.

Kick It To Cancer Fundraiser at FHS

4-19-08 - The Franklinton High School girl’s soccer program will host Kick It To Cancer this Saturday at Franklinton High School. The Kick It To Cancer campaign is the program’s way of raising money for the American Cancer Society while educating student athletes about the benefit of helping other people. During this event, people who made a pledge or donation will be honored. There will be plenty of soccer action taking place. There will be three Youngsville Area Kids Soccer games beginning at 3:15 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., Franklin County rivals Louisburg High School and Franklinton High School take the field. A full array of concessions will be available.

Car Wash for Relay for Life

A Celebration of Life

Annual FHS Showcase Still A Hit

4-17-08 - Each spring Franklinton High School students, staff and area business put on the annual FHS Spring Showcase. Much like each other spring, this year's event was a huge success. Each department of the school displays some of the work completed throughout the school year, as well as on-going projects. Area businesses use this as an opportunity to showcase what they have to offer to potential employees and customers. Hundreds of area residents flooded the floor of the Red Ram gymnasium to get a first-hand look at the event. In addition patrons sampled food and took in some music from the FHS band.

County Spelling Champ Decided

4-16-08 - Steven Thompson earned the annual FCS spelling title Tuesday morning. The seventh-grade student from Terrell Lane (front left) outlasted a talented group of spellers for the top prize. Greg Purvine (front right), a sixth-grader from Cedar Creek Middle School, took home second place. Also making it to the finals were eighth-grader Emma McFarlane of Terrell Lane, fourth-grader Kylee Cobbs-Marcus of Royal and fifth-grader Sandra Williams of Louisburg Elementary School. Each finalist qualified for the event after winning their respective grade level.

New Technical Honor Society Inductees

4-14-08 - Thirteen FCS high school students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society last Thursday night in a ceremony held at Louisburg High School. At left, Kendra Carter, Whitney Clegg, Tyshia Hedgespeth and Thomas Piper read the the NTHS pledge prior to receiving pins. Standout students enrolled in Career Technical Education courses who maintain a high level of academic excellence and conduct are inducted each year. Also getting inducted last week were Heather Balance, Brittany Pleasants, Ashley Satterwhite, Sheila McDonald, Colby Moore, Ashley Stowe, Kristen Kleitsch, William Jones and Tamonica Lassiter. Click here to view a group photo of the new inductees who were present.

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Relay For Life Auction, Hoops Event Planned

Franklin County Relay for Life will hold an auction this Saturday (4.12.08) at 6:30 p.m. at the Louisburg Auction House on 111 South Church Street (behind the courthouse). Refreshments will be on sale as well. In addition, there will be a Relay for Life basketball game at Edward Best Elementary School this Friday. The contest is between the faculty and students. Admission is $2 for adults and 50 cents for students. Children under the age of five get in free. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Big Bad Wolf On Trial

4-10-08 - The Louisburg High School Drama Department will perform The Big Bad Wolf On Trial on April 11, 12 and 13 in the Louisburg High School auditorium. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on April 11-12 and at 2 p.m. on April 13. Entry fee is $5 for adults, $3 for students with ID and $2 for children under 8 and senior citizens. This is an interactive play and the audience will get to decided if the Big Bad Wolf is guilty or not. Proceeds go to the drama department.

Track & Field Championship Saturday

4-7-07 - The eighth annual Franklin Times Franklin County Track and Field Championships will be held this Saturday at Bunn High School beginning at 9 a.m. Events feature middle school and high school athletes. In addition, Bunn High School will host a chicken plate sale from 11 a.m. until 1p.m. at a cost of $7 per plate.

Take A Reading Road Trip at FES

4-4-08 - Take a reading road trip during Franklinton Elementary's book fair next week (April 7-11). The week-long event features family night on April 8th from 5-7 p.m. Books and other reading materials will be on sale for students and parents all week long.

County Government Week Slated

4-3-08 - Next week, April 7-11, is County Government Week in Franklin County. This year's theme is "Protecting Our Children". There will be a public forum concerning the issue on April 8th at the Cooperative Extension Annex in Louisburg at 7 p.m. Participants will include the Franklin County Health Department, Sheriff's Office, Department of Social Services, Guardian Ad Litem and JCPC. Refreshments will be provided.

Bunn Standout Signs With Penn State

4-2-08 - Bunn High School junior Tyler Howle is a standout lineman for the Wildcat football program, and he hopes to be just as successful at Penn State University. Howle will appear on the one of the grandest stages in all of college football under the direction of NCAA coaching legend Joe Paterno in the fall of 2009 as a freshman at PSU. More details will appear in the April issue of First Thursday.

A Chance To Make A Difference

4-1-08 - Louisburg High School students Megan Brewer and Brittini Pittman got the chance to serve on a panel with Congressman Bob Etheridge and Board of Education Chair Paige Sayles a few days prior to spring break. The LHS honor students were asked to voice their ideas on improving school security throughout the United States.

Reassignment Hearing Set for Monday

3-30-08 - The first public hearing for the Long Mill Elementary redistricting process will take place on Monday, March 31st at 7 p.m. at Cedar Creek Middle School. The second hearing is slated for 7 p.m. on April 1st at Royal Elementary and the third is set for April 3rd at 7 p.m. at Louisburg Elementary. Complete details and proposed districts are listed below on this webpage.

Mueller Raises County Wrestling Benchmark

3-20-08 - Not too long ago Louisburg High School senior Noel Mueller (left) received the WRAL Extra Effort Award for his strong performance in the classroom and for his outstanding showing in prep wrestling. Mueller's prep career ended in the state championship playoffs in February, but his mark on Franklin County wrestling will be remembered for a long time in the record books. The standout set the all-time county record with 161 career wins, including 115 pins. During his senior year, Mueller compiled a 45-3 overall record to conclude his prep worksheet at 161-31. In addition, he was nominated for the prestigious Roy Heaverly Award for wrestling. Heaverly is a past state wrestling champion.

Bunn Middle Captures Quiz Bowl Title

3-19-08 - Bunn Middle School has been on a strong run in the Junior Quiz Bowl in recent years and continued Tuesday morning at the Mitchell Media Center. The Bull Dogs held off Terrell Lane Middle and Cedar Creek Middle for a hard-fought victory in a double-elimination tournament. Students answered questions from a variety of topics including math, literature, science and geography. Each match consisted of three rounds of questions with point values of 10, 20 and 30. Team pictures are available below.

Bunn Middle - Cedar Creek Middle - Terrell Lane Middle

FCS Child Nutrition Success

3-18-08 - FCS second graders received some helpful hints on how to live a healthy life at the recent Child Nutrition Fair. The event was held at Royal Elementary and students learned more about healthy eating habits and different ways to exercise. Second graders from each school in the system cycled through a variety of stations throughout the day. To view more photos of the event, click here.

Leprechaun Hunting

3-17-08 - Bunn Elementary Students followed a path of gold dust during their daily Wildcat Walk in hopes of finding a Leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day. While the students didn't quite find what they were seeking, they had quite a bit of fun and got plenty of exercise during the process. The Wildcat Walk is an exercise program at Bunn Elementary that offers incentives to students and entire classes for walking around the track that surrounds the field area behind the school. This is just one of several events used to promote the Wildcat Walk program at Bunn Elementary.

FES Students Set to Perform

Franklinton Elementary students will perform A Twisted Cinderella Story on Friday (3.14.08) at 7 p.m. and Saturday (3.15.08) at 1 p.m. The performances will take place in the auditorium of Franklinton High School. Admission for adults is $5 and $2 for students.

Faulkner Earns AP of The Year Honors

3-13-08 - Laurel Mill Elementary School Assistant Principal Genie Faulkner (left) receives a warm congratulations from teacher Lisa Whitley (right) and the rest of the school's staff after learning she was the FCS Assistant Principal of The Year. Faulkner completes a clean sweep for LMES, as current Principal Kim Ferrell was named FCS Principal of The Year a few months ago.

Scenes from All County Chorus

3-12-08 - The annual FCS All County Chorus took place this past Friday at Louisburg College. A near capacity crowd flooded the seats of the Louisburg College Auditorium to listen to performances from elementary students, middle school students and high school students. In addition to singing, there were a few selections played with instruments. The event was capped in grand fashion with a strong group performance by all three levels. For more photos, click here.

Two Principals, Director of Elementary Education Appointed

3-11-08 - The Franklin County Board of Education appointed Kim Ferrell Principal of Long Mill Elementary School and Roosevelt Alston Principal of Bunn Middle School in Monday night's (3.10.08) BOE meeting. In addition, Linda Frederickson was appointed Director of Elementary Education. Ferrell is currently the Principal of Laurel Mill Elementary School and begins her post at Long Mill on April 14th. Alston, who is currently an Assistant Principal at Louisburg High School, starts his new endeavor on March 17th. Frederickson, who is currently the Principal of Franklinton Elementary School, will take on her new position on July 1st.

FHS Booster Club BBQ Sale

3-8-08 - The Franklinton High School Athletic Booster Club will hold a BBQ pork plate dinner on March 17 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This event will take place during report card pick-up night. The meal includes BBQ pork, bread, potato salad and slaw. Cost is $7 per plate. Plates can be pre-ordered through FHS.

TLMS Captures Battle Of The Books Title

3-7-08 - The annual FCS Battle of the Books competition has turned into a huge rivalry among Cedar Creek Middle, Terrell Lane Middle and Bunn Middle. Last year, Bunn Middle engineered the championship, but this year it was Terrell Lane finishing first, followed by Bunn and Cedar Creek. While Bunn Middle manufactured a strong final round with 17 points to put a little pressure on Terrell Lane, TLMS answered with 13 points of its own for a winning total of 51 points. Bunn tallied 48 and Cedar Creek finished with 34.  TLMS Team Picture - BMS Team Picture - CCMS Team Picture 

Carter Receives State Board Finance Award

3-6-08 - Franklin County Schools Finance Officer Fred Carter was recognized by the State Board of Education and Department of Instruction Wednesday for his outstanding accuracy. This honor is awarded annually to finance officers with no audit exceptions for certified personnel paid from state or federal funds. Carter has worked for FCS for 12 years and is known for his outstanding service and accuracy.

Laptops, iPods Create Buzz at Laurel Mill

3-5-08 - Students at Laurel Mill Elementary School are getting the opportunity to incorporate laptops and iPods into their daily learning. Students of Emily Williams' and Natasha Vonklingler's class are using both devices to improve their reading skills. Find out more about this and other happenings in Franklin County Schools in the upcoming edition of First Thursday.

Redistricting Proposal Set for March 10th

3-4-08 - Long Mill Elementary School, located at the intersection of Bert Winston and Long Mill Roads west of US Hwy 1, is set to open in August of this year. With the addition of a new school to the FCS system comes a redistricting process. This will have an effect on some students of Youngsville Elementary, Louisburg Elementary, Royal Elementary and Franklinton Elementary. A proposal will be made by the Long Mill redistricting committee to the Board of Education on March 10th. The Board of Education will conduct public hearings shortly there after and make a final decision during the April 14th BOE meeting. BOE meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the Riverside Campus in Louisburg.

BMS to Defend Battle of The Books Crown

3-3-08 - Bunn Middle School will defend its 2007  Battle of The Books crown this Thursday at Cedar Creek Middle School at 9:30 a.m. Both Cedar Creek and Terrell Lane look to dethrone the Bulldogs after a hard-fought contest last season. The county-wide middle school event tests each team's knowledge on a wide range of readings from selected books.

Child Nutrition Fair Set for March 6th

2-28-08 - The annual FCS Child Nutrition Fair will take place March 6th at Royal Elementary School from 8:45 in the morning until 2:45 in the afternoon. This annual event gives elementary students a chance to learn about proper eating and exercising habits. A variety of booths explain the many different factors it takes to live a healthy life.

Delightful Sounds From Cedar Creek

2-27-08 - The Cedar Creek Middle School band, directed by Bobby Rathbone, entertained PTSA meeting attendees to close out an informative evening on campus. In addition to the band playing, parents and students enjoyed a hot dog dinner as well as 8th-grade parent night. Franklinton High School Principal Charles Fuller spoke with parents during parent night on how to prepare their children for the transition to high school.

Final Redistricting Meeting Before Proposal

2-26-08 - Long Mill Elementary school is slated to open in August of this year. The redistricting process is currently ongoing, and a proposal will be presented to the Franklin County Board of Education on March 10th. The final meeting before the proposal will take place on Thursday, February 28th, at 5:30 p.m. on the Riverside Campus in Louisburg in room A-107. The public is encouraged to attend.

Bunn High Celebrates FFA Week

2-25-08 - Bunn High School has a strong chapter of Future Farmers of America and used last week to celebrate its success during FFA week. Bob Frisbie, BHS vocational teacher, guides the group through many activities throughout the year. In the past year the Wildcats have been a part of many projects ranging from landscaping, building tables for the new cafeteria, to a fruit sale that netted more than $7,000 for the program. At right, FFA members pose during camouflage day last week. Note the matching camouflage truck.

Tatum Earns Science Grant Worth $6,788

2-22-08 - Terrell Lane Middle School teacher Katie Tatum (right) has developed a strong ability to earn Grants for her science classroom.  Her latest grant application netted $6,788 through Toyota TAPESTRY and the National Science Teachers Association for a project titled Water for Our Future. The project focuses on students collecting and analyzing water quality data once a month for ten months (08-09 school year), marking street gutters indicating flow to the Tar River and organizing a volunteer task force to help pick up trash along our city streets and at River Bend Park to prevent trash from polluting the Tar River. This grant also includes an in-kind donation from Foster Lake and Pond Management ($8K) in the form of company time and man hours. This is the company that Mitchell Morton works for - he is the biologist that worked with Tatum's the past two years to collect data from rivers. Tatum will be honored in Boston at the National Teacher's Conference in March. She has earned $25K in grants in her 3-years at Terrell Lane.

Wrestlers Vie For State Championships

2-21-08 - Wrestling has become a popular sport for Franklin County High School athletes, and six of those athletes qualified for the state individual tournament that takes place this weekend at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem. Louisburg High School's Noel Mueller (bottom right) was named Eastern Regional Most Outstanding wrestler this past weekend after winning the regional title in the 145-pound class. Fellow Warrior Mamour Camara also notched a regional championship in the 130-pound class. LHS standouts Smiley Mueller (125) and Ahamadou Camara (135) also earned spots in the state 1A/2A finals this weekend after finishing second and fourth respectively in their divisions. Franklinton High School had a pair of wrestlers qualify as well. Bobby Holliman (112, lfar eft)) and Corey Hoffman (130, left) earned bids to the state dance after finishing in the top four in the regional event this past weekend.

The TLMS Primary Scoreboard

2-20-08 - Major media outlets do it, so why not Terrell Lane Middle School? Terrell Lane Middle School social studies students are keeping a close eye on the current presidential primary races. Students from Cathy Madden's class are posting the results by state on a wall just outside of their classroom. The display has generated quite a bit of enthusiasm throughout the school.

How Healthy Am I?

2-19-08 - FCS employees got a chance to learn more about their own personal health Monday during an employee health fair. The FCS School Health Advisory Council received a grant to fund the event. More than 130 people attended the fair that was held at Louisburg Elementary. Employees were able to get blood glucose and cholesterol levels screened. Body mass index and blood pressure tests were also available as employees learned how to take care of themselves through a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Franklinton Elementary All-Star Game

2-15-08 - Fifth-grade students from Franklinton Elementary will battle a team of FES teachers and staff in a basketball contest on February 22nd at 7 p.m. in the FES gymnasium. Entry fee is $2 for adults and $1 for students. The concession stand will be open as well. All proceeds go to Relay For Life.

Year-Round School Calendar Approved

2-14-08 - The Franklin County Board of Education approved the 2008-2009 year-round school calendar in last Monday's BOE meeting. The first student day of school for year-round schools for the 2008-2009 school year is scheduled for July 18th, with the final student day coming on June 12th 2009. To get a full view of the calendar, click here. Youngsville Elementary is the only year-round school in the system.

It's Not Too Late For a Flu Shot

2-13-08 - Although flu season is off to a slow start, there has been a recent increase in the number of cases of the virus in North Carolina. It's not too late to get vaccinated for the virus. Flu season has the potential to extend to May. Flu vaccination is regarded as the best way to prevent flu in individuals and it can also help slow the spread of the virus in communities. If you are interested in getting a flu shot for yourself or your child, please contact your healthcare provider or the local health department. For more information, click here.

African American History - The Porch Building

2-12-08 - The FCS Riverside Campus is rich in African American history. The campus is the original site of the Franklin County Training School for African Americans that started in the 1920s. The name was later changed to Riverside Union School and was partly funded through the Julius Rosenwald Foundation. In 1951, the Porch Building was constructed by African American WW II Veterans as part of an on-the-job training exercise. The Porch Building is the last standing building of the Riverside Union Campus, and a committee has been formed to restore the building. A major part of that process is getting the building on the National Register of Historic Places, and after a look from the North Carolina Historic Society, it looks like the Porch Building stands an excellent chance of qualifying for the National Register. For more information on the Porch Building, click here.

Career and Technical Education Month

2-11-08 - February is national career and technical (CTE) month, so take an extra moment to thank a CTE teacher, or investigate the many programs offered through the FCS CTE program. While FCS has strong courses in traditional CTE programs such as agriculture, masonry, welding, auto-mechanics, etc, there are also a variety of new programs. Among the new FCS programs are a digital media class offered at Franklinton High School (left) through the teaching of Michael Kearney. In this class, students focus on a variety aspects of digital media, including video editing. For more information on national CTE month, click here.

Redistricting Meetings Coming Soon

2-8-08 - Long Mill Elementary school is slated to open in August of this year. The redistricting process is currently ongoing, and a proposal will be presented to the Franklin County Board of Education on March 10th. There will be two more open meetings outlining the process with the first coming on February 12 at 5:30 p.m. The second will take place on February 28th, also at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held on the Riverside Campus in Louisburg in room A-107. The public is encouraged to attend.

First Thursday - February Issue

2-7-08 - The February issue of First Thursday is now available. The latest issue highlights several happenings within the FCS system, including the growing popularity of wrestling, Special Olympics, staff development, and a recent career fair. Find out more by clicking here. You may also visit the First Thursday website.

International Center Open House Thursday

2-6-08 - The FCS International Center will hold an open house event on February 7th from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the old central office in Louisburg (105 Bickett Boulevard). The International Center is designed to help students and families who speak English as a second language to adjust to life in Franklin County Schools. For more information, call 496-1592.

Searching For A Career

2-5-08 - Franklinton High School students got a good chance to look at different career opportunities during the FHS Career Fair last week.  Twenty businesses set up shop in the science building to handout information and entertain questions from students concerning their particular business. A wide variety of outlets were represented, and the feedback was very positive from students, teachers and vendors. A more detailed story will appear in the February issue of First Thursday.

FCS' Carter Passes Away

2-2-08 - It is with deep sorrow that we report the sudden loss of Dianne Carter at age 56. Carter passed away Friday night (2-1-08). Her career spanned more than three decades in education- a career that ranged from teaching at Louisburg High School to her most recent post as FCS Director of Elementary Education. The wake was held at Strickland Funeral Home in Wendell on Sunday (2-3-08). Funeral services took place on Monday (2-4-08) at Rocky Cross Holiness Church.

Ongoing Redistricting Process

2-1-08 - Long Mill Elementary school is slated to open in August of this year. The redistricting process is currently ongoing, and a proposal will be presented to the Franklin County Board of Education on March 10th. There will be two more open meetings outlining the process with the first coming on February 12 at 5:30 p.m. The second will take place on February 28th, also at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held on the Riverside Campus in Louisburg in room A-107.

LHS' Mueller Pockets Huge Honor

1-31-08 - Until five years ago, wrestling wasn't even offered at Louisburg High School. But that has all changed and Louisburg High School senior Noel Mueller (left) is making a big name for himself through one of the most difficult sports there is. Mueller has dominated his wrestling weight class throughout his career and has set a new benchmark for current and future wrestlers of the Warrior program with 148 current victories. For his outstanding performance both in sports and in the classroom, Mueller received the WRAL Extra Effort Award Wednesday afternoon in front of the entire LHS student body and staff. Mueller's story will air tonight at 6 p.m. on WRAL. Click here for a picture showing the thrill of the moment.

Riverside Central Office Address Change

Effective January 3rd, 2008, the mailing address for the FCS Central Office is 53 West River Road, Louisburg, NC 27549. The former PO Box 449 address is no longer in service. Please make note of the change and pass the information to others who may be concerned.

2008-09 Traditional Calendar Set

1-30-08 - Trying to plan a family vacation for the second half of this year or 2009? Then you may want to know the details of your child's school schedule. The 2008-2009 FCS traditional calendar has been released. You may access it here or on the left side of this webpage under important links. The year-round calendar will be ready in the near future.

Science Equipment Grant Paying Off At TLMS

1-28-08 - Science students at Terrell Lane Middle School are truly enjoying the equipment obtained through a grant from the NCSU Friday Institute. A total of 24 graphing calculators, eight sets of nine measuring probes, two laptops, classroom projectors, document cameras and communications cables for the calculators were received through this grant. Chad Moore, TLMS science teacher, guided his students through a lab Monday concerning heart rate and physical activity in which the equipment was utilized. Members of the Friday Institute were present. In addition to the equipment, math and science teachers get three seminars throughout the year, including a three-day event in the summer.

Board of Education Meeting Tonight

1-28-08 - The Franklin County Board of Education will meet for a regularly scheduled meeting tonight (Monday, 1.28.08) at 7 p.m. on the Riverside Campus in Louisburg in room  A-107. In addition to a construction update and a bond update, the latest Employees of The Quarter will be announced. The public is encouraged to attend. For a look at tonight's agenda, click here.

Kindergarten Registration Dates

Kindergarten registration will begin in April. The signup time for each date at each school is from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call the school in your district for more details.

Penguin Encourages Physical Activity at BES

1-24-08 - Bunn Elementary School held its first annual Penguin Plunge to promote physical activity for all students. Participants walked, skipped and ran around the track near the BES playground, and took a little time to talk to the penguin. Participants received a charm and were quite impressed with the waddling walking style of the visiting penguin.

Bunn High To Host Relay For Life Fundraiser

1-23-08 - Bunn High School will host a chili sale for Relay For Life on Saturday (1.26.08) at 11 a.m. at the Bunn Methodist Daycare. Chili will be sold at $6 per quart with proceeds going to Relay For Life. If you would like to preorder chili, contact Lindsay Patterson at Bunn High School (496-3975).

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Queen Elizabeth I Visits EBES

1-19-08 - Edward Best Elementary Students received a visit from Queen Elizabeth I Friday morning. Thursday, a messenger informed students that the Queen would visit and come to them for answers about the disappearance of the Lost Colony. Students prepared their theories and read them from scrolls prepared for the Queen. The Queen was very pleased with the theories and accepted the explanations. Students followed with questions concerning the Queen's life.

Student Transfers On Hold Until April

1-18-08 - Parents wishing to transfer their children to a different school within Franklin County for the 2008-2009 school year must wait to apply in April. All transfers are currently being put on hold due to the redistricting process currently taking place. This process is anticipated to affect three elementary schools (Youngsville, Franklinton and Royal) due to the opening of Long Mill Elementary in August. For more information, contact Franklin County Schools at 919-496-2600.

Leadership Franklin Youth Program Launched

1-3-08 - Students interested in learning more about business and career opportunities in Franklin County may be interested in the Leadership Franklin Youth Program. This program will feature a series of trips to businesses throughout Franklin County through the efforts of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited to 24 students in grades 11-12. There are six slots available from each high school and six for children who are schooled at home. Click here for an application.

Weather Forces Delay

1-17-08 - A mixture of freezing rain, sleet and snow forced a two-hour delay in the start of school Thursday morning. High schools were able to hold the third-day of exams without any further changes to the schedule. Friday is the final day of exams. FCS will be closed on Monday in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. This coming Tuesday and Wednesday will be teacher workdays.

Prep Wrestling Drawing More Attention

1-16-08 - All three high schools in the FCS system now have wrestling teams, and each is enjoying success. It wasn't long ago that wrestling on the high school level wasn't an option in Franklin County, but that has changed quickly. Louisburg High School wrestlers, left, recently took home a tournament victory. The Warriors have been led by the efforts of senior standout Noel Mueller. Franklinton pitched a rare upset to Southern Vance this year and the Bunn Wildcats are enjoying a full schedule of events as well. All the teams are off this week because of exams, but return to action when exams are finished. A full report of the growth of prep wrestling in Franklin County will appear in the February issue of First Thursday.

10 Room Addition Underway at FHS

1-15-08 - Franklinton High School is getting a much needed 10 classroom addition. Construction is now underway for a building that will house students when main-building renovations will be done. Future plans could yield a new FHS campus at the intersection of Cedar Creek and Lane Store roads. In that case, the current campus for the Red Rams will be used as a middle school, thus the new building will still be used. It would be easy to convert the new building into a gymnasium for middle school students.

Frosty Kicks Off Writing Camp

1-14-08 - Frosty The Snowman made an appearance at Laurel Mill Elementary this morning, marking the official start of the annual LMES Writing Camp. Fourth-grade students paraded throughout the school singing Writing in a Winter Wonderland to get other students in the spirit of writing. Frosty read the classic version of his story to students after Dianne Carter, FCS Director of Elementary Education, read a less intense version to the same students. Students then pointed out differences in the two stories. Students will participate in more similar writing activities for the remainder of the week.

Check Out The Latest First Thursday

1-11-08 - The January issue of First Thursday is now available. This month's issue features a $10,000 grant received by Terrell Lane Middle School teacher Katie Tatum. Also included is a story outlining the success of the FHS drama program and much more. Click here to download the file. If you would like to subscribe for free, visit the First Thursday homepage.

High School Exams Begin Tuesday

1-10-08 - As the midpoint of the year nears us, it's time for high school students to gear up for first-semester exams. High school students will take one exam each day next week from Tuesday through Friday. School will dismiss at noon - providing all End of Course exams are completed. Teachers will remain on campus for the remainder of the day. Athletic practices will be held to a minimum each day as well. Teams will practice no longer than one hour and the gyms will close at 5:30 p.m. so students will have extended time to prepare for exams. Regular athletic schedules will resume after 3 p.m. on Friday.

Seeing Soil Conservation With Their Own Eyes

1-9-08 - One of the nice parts about teaching science is the ability to show real results. Students of Janice Colvins' class at Laurel Mill Elementary School got to see the difference with using grass to prevent soil erosion as compared to using rocks and sticks. Students planted donated grass prior to the holiday break and came back to six-inch tall greenery growing in the soil. To test how well the soil would hold up in the grass, students poured water through the grass and observed that much less dirt washed away when compared to other methods. Students had to keep a notebook outlining their results using the scientific method.

Barnes Plays In Big Football Event

1-8-08 - Bunn High School senior football sensation Brandon Barnes (right), who will suit up at N.C. State University this coming fall, recently played in the Under Armor All-American game. Barnes, who was one of the top prep recruits in the state, helped the Wildcats to another strong season last fall. In addition to Barnes playing in the game, long-time Wildcat Coach David Howle was a coach in the event.

County Icon Wilder Going Strong

1-7-08 - Franklinton High School girls basketball coach Lester Wilder retired in 2006, but it didn't take him long to return. Wilder coached the FHS girls team for nearly 30 years before retiring, but came back to coach the same team again this season. In addition, Wilder will return as head varsity baseball coach this spring. He's led the Red Rams to countless conference basketball titles and helped restore success in the baseball team five years ago with a conference championship. His basketball coaching career is rich in history, with his crowning moment coming in 1993 when he led the Lady Red Rams to the 2A state finals.

FHS Art On Display Sunday

1-4-08 - Several Franklinton High School art students will have their work on display this Sunday (1/6) during the Franklinton Women's Club Art Show from 2-4 p.m. at the old train station in Franklinton. There will be nearly 80 works of art on display from FHS. In the past, students have won district and state awards. This is the fourth year that the Red Rams have entered this event. The art at left was produced by FHS student Andrea Greer.

Leadership Franklin Youth Program Launched

1-3-08 - Students interested in learning more about business and career opportunities in Franklin County may be interested in the Leadership Franklin Youth Program. This program will feature a series of trips to businesses throughout Franklin County through the efforts of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited to 24 students in grades 11-12. There are six slots available from each high school and six for children who are schooled at home. Click here for an application.

Subscribe To First Thursday

1-2-08 - Want to find out more about Franklin County Schools? Then subscribe to First Thursday for free. First Thursday is a free, monthly, electronic news production that outlines events taking place at FCS. Due to the holidays, the next issue of First Thursday will be released on January 10th. January's issue will highlight many items, including the Franklinton High School drama department.

Happy Holidays From Franklin County Schools

FCS will be closed from December 21st through January 1st for holiday break. Traditional schools will re-open on January 2nd, while year-round schools resume a regular schedule on January 14th. FCS wishes each and everyone a very happy holiday season.

YES Brimming With Sounds of The Season

12-19-07 - Youngsville Elementary School first graders entertained parents and staff Tuesday afternoon with songs of the holiday season. Each class from first grade sang a holiday song and all of the classes joined together for one final song to cap the special event. Today is the last day of school for YES before heading home for holiday vacation.

Carol Cheves Set To Retire

12-18-07 - After 30 years of educating children, Bunn Elementary School AIG teacher Carol Cheves is set to retire this Thursday. Friends, staff members and former students of Cheves held a celebration Monday afternoon in Cheves' honor. At left Edward Best teachers Dana Bassett and Amanda Cash pose with Cheves. Cheves taught both in elementary school.

Milk Really Matters at Bunn Elementary

12-17-07 - As part of a school-wide, voluntary activity, Bunn Elementary students put together posters and various other projects outlining the importance of drinking milk on a regular basis. At left, BES Principal Jewel Eason, FCS Head Nurse Rhonda Shearin and BES Assistant Principal Julie White take some time to pose with a milk mustache with students who put together the top projects from the event. Students in grades 2, 3 and 4 participated in the event. The top two performers from each grade (pictured) received awards.

New Web Feature - Locate Your Child's School

12-14-07 - Oftentimes people ask how to find the school their child will attend. Well, now you can figure it out all on your own with our new Web Query feature. This feature allows you to locate the school your child will attend simply by inputting your street address. The process works best when you key in only part of the street address. For example, "112 Presidents Lane", would be typed in as "112 Pres." Complete instructions are on the site, which can be viewed by clicking here.

LES Students Take Virtual Field Trip

12-13-07 - Louisburg Elementary students in Trenace Gilmore's fifth-grade class experienced a virtual field trip of the North Carolina Museum of History Tuesday morning from the LES media center. A distance learning cart was used for a video conference to experience the museum's History Mystery: Colonial Life. During this field trip, students learned about the process historians use to analyze artifacts from the past.

FHS Dinner Theater This Thursday

12-12-07 - The Franklinton High School Drama Department will hold its second annual Mystery Dinner Theater this Thursday. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. in the FHS cafeteria and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The cost for both dinner and the play is $15 - a dinner spot must be reserved. The title of the play is Murder in the Knife Room and can be viewed without dinner for $5. To make reservations, call FHS at 494-2332 and ask for Lisa Lawrence.

December First Thursday

12-8-07 - The December issue of First Thursday is now available. This month's issues features UNC-Chancellor James Moeser, Franklin County IT Director Coy Floyd, a 2004 school bond summary and 16 FCS teachers who just became nationally certified. To view this month's issue, click here. If you would like to subscribe for free, visit the First Thursday home page.

County Library Donates Dictionaries

12-7-07 - The Franklin County Library, in conjunction with Franklin County United Way and the Louisburg Rotary Club, continued with the annual dictionary donation to FCS third graders this week. At left, Alitha Palich (Rotary President), Holt Kornegay (Franklin County Library Director) and Franklinton Elementary School Media Specialist Amy Leonard pass out dictionaries to FES students. Kornegay gave a brief talk on how to use a dictionary and the importance of understanding the true meaning of words. All seven FCS elementary schools will receive a special visit from Kornegay.

Simulated Work Environment Lab At Full Speed

12-6-07 - The FCS Simulated Work Environment Lab (SWEL) is up and running. The lab is designed to offer simulated work situations for our students to practice for possible post school goals. The program, in its first year and under the direction of Karen Cooke, serves 45 students throughout the system in both middle and high school. The Exceptional Children's Department held an open house event last night in which parents got a first-hand look at programs such as SWEL.

Soothing Sounds From FCS Students

12-5-07 - More than 50 FCS elementary students bundled up and brought some holiday cheer to Franklin County Tuesday afternoon by singing holiday carols to the public in front of the old county courthouse. Students captivated the audience with traditional songs and were led by elementary music teachers David McCray from Bunn Elementary (far right) , Rebecca Collins (left of McCray) from Laurel Mill Elementary and Debbie Blice from Edward Best Elementary (not pictured). For more scenes from the event, click here.

Writing In a Winter Wonderland

12-4-07 - Edward Best Elementary students and staff got into the holiday spirit Monday morning by kicking off Writing in a Winter Wonderland week. Frosty the Snowman paid a special visit and led students on a parade and danced with all those willing to do so. Students enjoyed readings from FCS Central Office staff as well as singing Writing In a Winter Wonderland as they marched in a parade around the Edward Best Elementary campus.

Soil and Water Conservation

12-3-07 - The Bunn Elementary School Whole Faculty Study Group Green Science Sisters (Christy Tharrington, Elaine Ihrie, Michelle Harris and Carol Cheves) have selected four Fridays this school year to be a designated science day. The second of the four events took place this past Friday and it focused on soil and water conservation. Local and statewide soil and water professionals, including Regional Soil Specialist Channa Witanachchi (left) came out to explain the importance of soil and water conservation. Students learned about different types of soils and rocks and about the different river basins in North Carolina. The remaining two events will take place during the second half of the current school year.

Chickenpox Alert

11-30-07 - Thursday it was reported that there has been an outbreak of chickenpox at seven schools in the FCS system (BES, BHS, BMS, YES, EBES, FES, CCMS). An outbreak is defined as two or more cases of the disease. If you know of a student who has Chickenpox, please make sure it has been reported to the school nurse or principal so they can report it to the FCS Student Services Department. Chickenpox is highly contagious in the early stages. Students are encouraged to get vaccinated, even if they have been vaccinated before. Vaccination after the disease has been contracted can lessen the effects of the individual case. A letter will be sent home to parents regarding the issue. You may view the letter by clicking here. (Spanish version)