The 2025 state testing results are in—and they reflect the COURAGE, commitment, and excellence of our entire FCS community. From our youngest learners to our graduating seniors, the data tells a powerful story: We’re rising together.

🌟 Five schools earned GREEN overall ratings: Westridge • Collins Lane • Peaks Mill • Franklin County High • Western Hills High 👏 Let’s celebrate these incredible teams!

📊 District-wide highlights:
✅ High Schools: Blue & Green across nearly every category—including Reading/Math, Graduation Rate, and Postsecondary Readiness
✅ Middle Schools: Elkhorn earned Blue & Green in every area; Bondurant showed growth in key indicators
✅ Elementary Schools: Consistent Green ratings across all categories, with 100% of student subgroups improving or maintaining in academics and climate

📈 Performance gains worth cheering:
🔹 11% more high school students reached proficiency in reading and math
🔹 7% more elementary students were proficient in math 🔹 4% more elementary students were proficient in reading 🔹 100% of middle and elementary subgroups improved in school climate and safety survey responses
🔹 100% graduation rate for African American and EL students over five years
🔹 Overall high school graduation rate: 96.2% (4-year) and 97.6% (5-year)

💬 Leadership reflections:
🗣️ “We couldn’t be more proud of our staff and students for these incredible results. The hard work and dedication they show each and every day is validated in the scores.” — Superintendent Mark Kopp
🫶 “We hold deep affection for our dedicated team and we are so proud of their growth. Way to go, FCS!” — Kimberly Young, Director of Assessment

💚 This isn’t just about numbers, it’s about heart. Every star, every rating, every gain reflects the love, effort, and unity of our students, families, teachers, support staff, and community partners.

Let’s keep growing. Let’s keep shining.

FCS: Where Every Student Succeeds!

#courage | #oneteamfcs
about 17 hours ago, SP
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Celebratory graphic from Franklin County Schools announcing 2025 standardized testing results. Five schools—Westridge, Collins Lane Elementary, Peaks Mill Elementary, Franklin County High School, and Western Hills High School—are recognized for achieving “Green” status on a five-level performance scale. The scale, shown on the right, ranges from Blue (highest) to Red (lowest), with Green as the second-highest level. Each school is represented with its name and mascot or logo. Bold, colorful text highlights the achievement, and the overall tone is festive and congratulatory.
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November is Youth Homeless Awareness Month, a reminder that many students face housing challenges that aren’t always visible. In Franklin County Schools, we support between 150–200 students each year who qualify for help under the McKinney-Vento Act. This law is designed to make sure students can stay in school, stay connected, and get the support they need—whether they’re sharing housing, staying in a motel or shelter, or don’t have a stable place to sleep. If you or a friend needs help, you can talk to your school’s FRYSC coordinator or the district Homeless Liaison, Cassandra Adams. Support is confidential and judgment-free..

If you'd like to help support our efforts, here is the link from the QR code that is on flyer: https://bgcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=11527

#courage | #oneteamfcs
6 days ago, SP
A promotional flyer for Youth Homeless Awareness Month, created by Franklin County Schools (FCS). The flyer features bold text stating “FCS Student Voice is asking for your help” and “November is Youth Homeless Awareness Month.” It highlights that Franklin County Schools averages between 150–200 homeless students each school year. The flyer announces a partnership with the Frankfort CARES Coalition, a group of local agencies providing shelter, food, healthcare, housing, and other resources to families and students in need. It encourages donations to the coalition and includes a QR code for easy access. At the bottom, contact information is provided for Cassandra Adams, Federal Programs Director and Homeless Liaison, for those interested in donating directly to the FCS Homeless Program. The flyer uses a clean layout with the FCS logo and a tone of urgency and community support.
Due to a power outage affecting our Board Office, our main phone line is currently unavailable. If you need assistance, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible. You may also contact our staff via email for support.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

#OneTeamFCS
22 days ago, SP
FCS important announcement

🚌 It’s National School Bus Safety Week! 🛑

This week, we honor the incredible drivers, monitors, mechanics, and transportation staff who keep our students safe every single day. Rain or shine, they greet each child with a smile, navigate our roads with care, and model COURAGE in motion.

💛Did you know? School buses are one of the safest ways for students to travel—but safety takes all of us. Families, please remind your children to:

- Stay seated
- Use quiet voices and kind words
- Wait for the driver’s signal before crossing the street
- Never chase a bus or walk behind it

📏 Fun fact: If you added up all the miles our school buses drive in a normal day—3,400 miles—it would equal the distance of a road trip from Miami, Florida to Seattle, Washington! That’s how far our transportation team goes to keep kids safe.

👏 To our transportation team: You are the first hello and the last goodbye each day. You build trust, ensure safety, and help our district run smoothly. Thank you for your dedication, your patience, and your heart. We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you.

Thank you, transportation team!

#Courage | #oneTeamFCS

27 days ago, SP
School bus in front of Bondurant Middle School. Morning sky in back ground and cars parked out front.
Bus being washed by driver
Buses parked in front of the capitol
bus driver
charlie and janice
bus drivers at picnic
bus driver washing the bus
bus driver driving a bus with windshield wipers going
bus driver checking the bus

Join the Franklin County Schools Team! We’re hiring and you could be just the person we’re looking for!

We currently have openings for certified teachers and several classified roles. Whether you're an educator or support staff, there's a place for you here.

Looking for a job that aligns with the school calendar? You’ve found it. Explore opportunities with Franklin County Schools today!

See our openings here: https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/

#Courage | #OneTeamFCS

about 1 month ago, SP
Now Hiring! FCS Logo with a blue background and green.white text font.

🎓 FAFSA Night Workshop – Lawrenceburg Campus Hosted by Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Need help applying for financial aid and scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year? Join BCTCS on October 16th from 4:30–6:30 PM at the Lawrenceburg Campus for hands-on support with your FAFSA application.

This event is free and open to everyone!

#Courage | #OneTeamFCS

about 1 month ago, SP
🎓 FAFSA Night Workshop – Lawrenceburg Campus Hosted by Bluegrass Community and Technical College Need help applying for financial aid and scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year? Join us on October 16th from 4:30–6:30 PM at the Lawrenceburg Campus for hands-on support with your FAFSA application. ✅ What to Bring: FSA ID information Social Security Number 2024 Tax Returns & W2s Bank statements and investment records Parent or spouse information (if applicable) 💡 Who Should Attend: High school seniors and college students planning to enroll in Fall 2026 Dependent students (bring parent FSA ID) Married students (bring spouse FSA ID) Anyone planning to take Spring/Summer 2026 classes (help available for 2025–2026 FAFSA too) 📲 Spots are limited! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today.
🍂 Fall Break just got a whole lot more exciting!

Paul Sawyier Public Library is rolling out a week full of activities for all ages: crafts, games, stories, and more.

Check out the full lineup here: https://5il.co/3qloi

Reminder: Fall Break is next week, October 6th through the 10th.

#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
about 2 months ago, SP
Fall Break Fun with Agenda! I'll share the link to a PDF copy of this flyer in the post it's self.

Reminder for Franklin Countians:

Fall Break is just around the corner! There will be no school from October 6–10.

🗓️ You can view our district calendar here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhTuSN5ahyRC_tylHWi1NiqZZhF0LA_s/view

We hope that each of you have a terrific week.

#courage | #oneteamfcs

about 2 months ago, SP
October 6th - 10th Fall Break. Blue Background. White text. Green text. FCS logo.

🐾 Bulldog Pride in Action!

Yesterday, we had the joy of visiting our Bulldogs and what an inspiring visit it was. The Academy is working hard to make a difference, and it shows in every corner of the building.

Meet Ms. Su Sheridan, a experienced educator from Elkhorn Middle School who’s embraced her new role at the high school with heart and dedication. She’s making a powerful impact and connecting beautifully with her students.

Shoutout to Simani Hunt, Avery Ford, and Isaiah Miller- these students are setting goals and absolutely crushing them. We couldn’t be prouder of their drive and determination.

We loved spending time with our Dogs and seeing the incredible work happening every day. Keep leading, keep growing, and keep showing that Bulldog spirit! 💙

#courage | #oneteamfcs

about 2 months ago, SP
Ms. Su Sheridan at Academy
Simani Hunt, Avery Ford, and Isaiah Miller
Join the Franklin County Schools Team! We’re hiring—and you could be just the person we’re looking for!

We currently have openings for certified teachers and several classified roles. Whether you're an educator or support staff, there's a place for you here.

Looking for a job that aligns with the school calendar? You’ve found it. Explore opportunities with Franklin County Schools today!

See our openings here: https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/

#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
about 2 months ago, SP
blue background. green and white font. FCS Logo on top with Now Hiring written underneath in text.
Before our morning and afternoon routes, our bus drivers conduct a safety check on their buses to ensure they meet all safety standards. This is just one of the many important tasks they undertake each day. Thank you, bus drivers! #Courage | #OneTeamFCS
2 months ago, SP
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This week is ALL IN FOR AG EDUCATION in the state of Kentucky!

We will be highlighting our schools and how they celebrate agriculture in unique ways throughout the district!

#OneTeamFCS
2 months ago, SP
fcs is ALL IN for AG EDUCATION!
🚍 Join the FCS Transportation Team! Franklin County Schools is hiring Bus Drivers — and we’d love to have you on board!

✨ Bus Drivers start at $20.74/hour

Whether you're looking for a meaningful role, a supportive team, or a way to give back to your community — this is your chance to make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.

💙 Best. Team. Ever.

Apply today: https://franklincty.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5327119

Questions? Reach out to Brad. Brad.McKinney@franklin.kyschools.us

#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
2 months ago, SP
Now Hiring Bus Drivers! Bus parked in front of capitol. Flexible schedule, OT Opportunities, In house Training, and FCS Logo.
Our Student Support Services team is excited to report that every school in our district saw attendance growth this August compared to August 2024.

We are incredibly proud of the hard work of our students, staff, and families!

#Courage | #OneteamFCS
2 months ago, SP
100% growth!!!! FCS logo on green back ground. Blue and white font.
Attention FCS Community: Our phone lines are currently experiencing an outage. We’re actively working with our vendor to resolve the issue and will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

#OneTeamFCS
2 months ago, SP
Phone Maintenance with blue background
🎉 176,674 Summer Meals Served! 🍽️ This summer, our incredible Food Service team delivered 176,674 meals to students across Franklin County. That’s not just a number—it’s a testament to care, commitment, and community. 💚💙 To every staff member who showed up with a smile, every volunteer who lent a hand, and every family who trusted us to nourish their children—thank you. You made this summer brighter, one meal at a time. #COURAGE | #OneTeamFCS
3 months ago, SP
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Our pack is BACK! This week was a real treat as the staffulty gathered to go over logistics (and enjoy a big meal, of course) and students and families were welcomed with an ice cream social. We are always happy to see everyone back safe after summer break. 🫶🏼🩵
We’ll see y’all again Wednesday!🤩

Go Bulldogs! 🩵
#COURAGE
#ProtectThePack
3 months ago, Allie Buchanan
A group of five young people stands together outdoors in front of a banner with the words "THE ACADEMY" and a bulldog logo. The group consists of three boys and two girls. The boys are wearing casual sportswear, including a hoodie and t-shirts, while the girls are dressed in t-shirts and athletic wear. They all have varying hairstyles, with some looking confident and others smiling or making playful faces. The background includes trees and a grassy area.
A woman and two young people stand outdoors, smiling while enjoying ice cream from small paper baskets. The woman is wearing a grey t-shirt and holding a spoonful of ice cream. The two young people, a girl and a boy, are also holding their ice cream bowls, with the boy taking a bite. They are all standing in front of a silver car, with clear blue skies and green trees in the background. The scene has a casual and happy vibe, with the group enjoying a sunny day together.
Two young girls stand in front of white backdrop with "The Academy" text in navy blue. The girls are smiling, one with her hand on her hip. Both are wearing denim bottoms and t shirts. They are on a grassy area.
Community,

Please take note. Our bus drivers are doing test runs today and tomorrow. This helps them prepare for the first day of school which is Wednesday, August 13th, 2025.

#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
3 months ago, SP
Our drivers are doing test runs today and tomorrow.
🎒✏️ A Big Thank You to the Kentucky State Police! We are so grateful for the generous school supply donation from KSP, helping ensure our students have the tools they need to start the year strong. Pictured: Tiffany Neu, delivering supplies on behalf of KSP and Superintendent Mark Kopp. Community partnerships like these make all the difference — thank you, KSP, for supporting our kids and classrooms! 💙
4 months ago, SP
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Dear Franklin County Families,

Franklin County Schools is proud to offer the Safe School Helpline, a confidential and free service available 24/7 to support our students with any urgent concerns they may have. This resource helps us protect and care for our school community, and we’re grateful to be able to provide it.

You can reach the Safe School Helpline in the following ways:
🌐 Website: safeschoolhelpline.com
📲 Text: 614-426-0240 — then type TIPS
📳 Call: 800-418-6423, Extension 359

Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe and supportive for all.

#Courage | #OneTeamFCS
4 months ago, SP
promotional flyer for The Safe School Helpline, emphasizing its availability, confidentiality, and purpose in supporting school safety. It aligns well with your message to Franklin County families.