Franklin City Schools

11/06/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

This week, Gerke students in Amanda Krajkowski's class participated in Heroes Day by waving flags as a parade of emergency vehicles drove by.

On Election Day, the class made voter ID cards, then voted for their favorite cookie. Students taste-tested a chocolate chip cookie and an Oreo cookie before casting their votes. Oreo cookies won by a landslide!

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11/04/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

The Franklin High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 27 new members on Monday, November 2: Izzabella Adkins, Addison Allen, Allie Baker, Adalyn Blevins, Brady Brown, Emma Burnett, Zoey Conatser, Alanna Coyle, Payton Faulkner, Eva Fleming, Madelynn Furnas, Judy Garti, Gracie Hillard, Elijah Koss, Jenna McGuire, Easton McFarland, Ava Milligan, Madelynn McKinney, Millicent Nau, Emma Nelms, Elizabeth Newman, Allison Purvis, Audree Shannon, Jasper Shepherd, Cherif Sore, Izzy Steele, and Sam Tsitey.

These students join 27 seniors inducted last year. NHS membership is one of the highest honors that high school students can achieve. It recognizes students for outstanding character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Students must have a minimum grade point average and are nominated by teachers.

The group’s advisors are Paige Davies and Valerie Heflin. Pictures are courtesy of the NHS advisors.

Franklin High School’s chapter of NHS was established in 1943, with 12 students inducted as charter members.

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11/03/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘂’𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲!

Congratulations to FHS junior Millicent Nau! Her work is in the Ohio House of Representatives High School Student Art Exhibition.

About the exhibit: “As part of a biennial celebration of the arts and art education, the Ohio House of Representatives High School Student Art Exhibition features exemplary visual art created by high school students from all corners of Ohio. Artwork from each of the 99 districts of the House of Representatives is featured. The tremendous artwork on display is a welcomed addition to the hallway connecting the Riffe Center and the Statehouse.

It is a shining example of the kind of talent that our state’s young people possess, and the exhibition provides them with the opportunity to showcase their artistic skills.

Fostering creativity in our young people-through all avenues-is so important to their development and will serve them well throughout their lives. This program both encourages that creative expression and gives students and their art instructors well-deserved recognition.”

Anna Cleaver is the FHS visual art instructor.

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11/02/2026

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 #𝟰

Franklin City Schools has placed a 1.25% earned income tax on the November 3 ballot. Please see the flyer for information about this issue.

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11/02/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲𝘀!

Congratulations to Dustin Baynes, who is a Warren County Career Center Trades Satellite Teacher at FHS, for being honored as WCCC’s staff member of the quarter!

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Dustin Baynes, a WCCC Construction Trades Satellite Teacher at Franklin City Schools, was recently honored as the Staff Member of the Quarter!

Every day, Mr. Baynes equips high school students with hands-on construction and carpentry skills, laying the foundation for successful careers and bright futures in the trades.

Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication and the impact you make on students every day!

11/02/2026

𝗙𝗝𝗛𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Check out this artwork created by our talented junior high art students!

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10/30/2026

𝗙𝗛𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

Franklin High School will hold its annual Veterans Day program on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. in the Franklin High School gymnasium, 140 E. Sixth St., Franklin.

Area veterans and their guests and any active military personnel are welcome to attend. Please arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. for preferred seating.

This year’s theme is “A Salute to the Navy.” FHS Social Studies Teacher Ryan Welt is organizing the program.

Patriotic music will be performed by the FHS Band and Choir under the direction of Mr. Josh Long and Mrs. Lucinda Bires.

The guest speaker will be John Kremer, FHS Class of 2002, who joined the Navy and become an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician. He was deployed four times to Iraq and Afghanistan to disarm Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

Following the program, a reception will be held in the FHS Media Center.

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10/30/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬: 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝘆 𝗙𝗔𝗤

Franklin City Schools has placed a 1.25% earned income tax on the November 3 ballot. It is Issue #4. We know our community would like to have as much information as possible regarding this levy.

Below are a few frequently asked questions (FAQ); additional FAQ are available on our website: https://www.franklincityschools.com/levy-faq

If your question is not answered below or on the website, please email it to [email protected] and we will get back to you.

Q: Why did the district choose an income tax?
A: When choosing an earned income tax, the district considered these factors:
• Income tax revenue rises as our community grows. That’s because the district would benefit from income generated by the wages, salaries, etc. of residents who move into new houses. In contrast, a property tax (with a few exceptions) levy is for a fixed sum; even when new houses are built, that fixed amount is spread out among more taxpayers but doesn’t bring in more revenue.
• The state of Ohio has passed a number of property tax reform bills that cap our property tax levies. The district is working to make our income less dependent on property taxes.
• Like all of you, the District is concerned with rising property taxes, especially for our senior residents and others on fixed incomes.

Q: What will this levy cost me?
A: It depends on your income sources. Only earned income will be taxed: wages, salaries, and self-employment income, which will be taxed at $1.25 for every $100 of earned income. Income from social security, pensions, retirement-account withdrawals, 401(k)s, disability, investments, or similar sources is not taxed. If those are your sole source of income, your cost will be $0.

Q: Will this issue affect property taxes?
A: If approved, the proposal would result in a one-mill reduction of the District's existing property tax levy.
The board has submitted a resolution to reduce property taxes to the Warren County Auditor’s Office:https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/13226/fcs_-_resolution_to_reduce_millage_pursuant_to_levy_passage_1.pdf

The section of the auditor’s website that shows certificates issued for upcoming ballot issues notes the rollback will begin in 2027 if the earned income tax passes:https://auditor.warrencountyohio.gov/Documents/Home/Election.pdf

With the Board’s commitment to reduce property taxes if the earned income tax levy passes, some residents may see a net reduction in their overall taxes.

Q: What items does the district plan to bring back if the levy passes?
A: Based on the District’s financial planning, revenue generated by the proposal would be used
• to restore all-day kindergarten beginning with the ‘27-’28 school year.
• to expand transportation services beyond the current state minimum busing requirements.
• to reduce current pay-to-participate fees to $100 per activity for both FJHS and FHS with a $300 family cap.

Q: When was the last time the voters approved new money for the District?
A: The District last received new operating money with the passage of the levy in 2014. At that time, the board committed to make that money last for 8 to 10 years, meaning it has been 12 years since the district received new operating funds.

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10/29/2026

𝗙𝗝𝗛𝗦 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆

FJHS students had the privilege of participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Four FJHS students—Baylor Lafferty, Lincoln Rebholz, Brantley Powell, and Aspen Kesling—were chosen based on essays they submitted for FJHS staff to judge. Students wrote on the topic: "Why do we need to remember and honor veterans and their service? Explain what the wreath-laying ceremony means to you personally and why you would like to take part in it."

You may read their essays here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2Qqy0LCgZvMn2d6pHv0yNb0M_lgKobSFlIP4pP9Vmo/edit?usp=sharing

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10/29/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗙𝗛𝗦 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟴𝟳𝟳

Today’s Throwback Thursday picture shows one of Franklin High School’s earliest graduating classes, the Class of 1877. The first recorded FHS graduating class was in 1870. The State of Ohio didn’t establish a standard, four-year high school system until 1902, though some communities, like Franklin, offered high school programs earlier.

Picture courtesy of the Franklin Area Historical Society’s archives.

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