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)!
about 2 months ago, Katie Slaughterback
Paul Walsh and Karter Kennedy
Paul Walsh
Karter Kennedy
March breakfast and lunch menu
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about 2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
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March 2, 2026
about 2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
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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
about 2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
Join the KHC Lifesavers League
Early Dismissal
February 27, 2026
about 2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
early dismissal
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
about 2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
Full Time Sub Needed
Board Agenda
February 26th, 2026
**Please note that the meeting has been changed to Thursday night due to the boys' basketball regional.**
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about 2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
Family Reading Night
about 2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
Let your reading grow! Franklin elementary family reading night. Calling all kindergarten through 5th grade families! Join us for a fun filled evening where stories bloom and imaginations grow. Tuesday March 10, 2026 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Franklin elementary cafeteria.
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February 16, 2026
2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
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Congratulations to our January Student of the Month for junior and senior high!
2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
image of junior high January student of the month
Image of Senior high January student of the month
Congratulations to Ty and Sam 🥇 Champions of the 8th Grade Badminton Tournament!
2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
Congratulations to Ty and Sam 🥇 Champions of the 8th Grade Badminton Tournament
Join us for Donuts with Grown-ups!
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2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
donuts with grown-ups
Congratulations to Jenna Harris and Nathan Lowe for being awarded the 2026-27 Illinois State Scholar for outstanding academic achievement.
2 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
Illinois state scholar Jenna Harris
Illinois state scholar Nathan Lowe
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!
3 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
drivers ed classroom

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.

3 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
picture day
January Board Agenda
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3 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
Due to weather conditions, Franklin schools will be closed Monday, January 26th.
3 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
school closed
No school Friday, January 23rd
3 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
school closed

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

3 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
Elks Hoop Shoot
5 Franklin kids - 4 of them finished with 3rd place
L-R Anna Miller, Kensington Dillabough, Hadley Turpin , Kellan Fromme, and Landon Sampson.
3 months ago, Franklin CUSD 1
Hoop Shoot