If you have not ordered and Elementary yearbook for grades PK-8, for the 25-26 school year, the deadline is Friday, March 6th. Order with the link below or contact the main office for more information.
https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/0301ST
https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/0301ST
Our 6th, 7th and 8th grade chess team competed in the IESA state chess tournament this weekend and did a fantastic job! Congratulations to all 10 players! And a special congratulations to our two bronze medal winners Paul Walsh (8th grade) and Karter Kennedy (6th grade)!
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March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
Our school is pumped to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge! This year, students will be learning about heart health and life lessons from our amazing heart heroes—like staying active, being kind, resting well, and knowing when to ask for help.
BONUS: Every student who signs up will get a free wristband! For Franklin East, Join us at http://www2.heart.org/goto/franklineast or for Franklin, join us at http://www2.heart.org/goto/franklinil
BONUS: Every student who signs up will get a free wristband! For Franklin East, Join us at http://www2.heart.org/goto/franklineast or for Franklin, join us at http://www2.heart.org/goto/franklinil
Early Dismissal
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
We are looking for a full time sub!
A Professional Educator License is required.
Interested applicants can contact Jeff Waggener, jwaggener@franklinhigh.com
217-675-2395
A Professional Educator License is required.
Interested applicants can contact Jeff Waggener, jwaggener@franklinhigh.com
217-675-2395
Board Agenda
February 26th, 2026
**Please note that the meeting has been changed to Thursday night due to the boys' basketball regional.**
https://aptg.co/Hx0fN3
February 26th, 2026
**Please note that the meeting has been changed to Thursday night due to the boys' basketball regional.**
https://aptg.co/Hx0fN3
Family Reading Night
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February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026
Congratulations to our January Student of the Month for junior and senior high!
Congratulations to Ty and Sam 🥇 Champions of the 8th Grade Badminton Tournament!
Congratulations to Jenna Harris and Nathan Lowe for being awarded the 2026-27 Illinois State Scholar for outstanding academic achievement.
Franklin High School would like to thank ISP Trooper Willie Smith for the 20 years worth of visits to talk Rules of the Road with our students!
Picture day is coming up!
Preorder at: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0388YPF
These are winter/spring pictures and is only for those who wish to have pictures taken.
Parents must pre-order online and no retakes available. Only those with orders will be called down for pictures.
January Board Agenda
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Due to weather conditions, Franklin schools will be closed Monday, January 26th.
No school Friday, January 23rd
Slight change to the breakfast menu.
Thursday, Jan 22nd: Waffles, Bacon, Fruit
Friday, Jan 23rd: Cereal, Granola Bar, Fruit
Wednesday, Jan 28th: Biscuits and Gravy, Fruit