Franklin-Simpson High School

The mission of Franklin-Simpson High School is:

TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO BE COLLEGE AND/OR CAREER READY.

May 16, 2026

Checking Students Out

Any parent/guardian who comes to school to check a student out between 8:15 and 2:45 any day should simply park in the bus loop before coming in to get their student. Please DO NOT park in the handicap spaces in front of the school unless you have a handicap parking permit. Parking in a handicap spot without a permit is an automatic $250.00 fine and we don't want anyone to be cited. Thank you for your cooperation!

Parent Portal

If you aren't receiving live updates on Campus Parent Portal to see your child's grades and attendance, please download the app and log in with your username and password. If you need assistance, please email samantha.davidson@simpson.kyschools.us. This app will show you information on every child in your household in Simpson County.

If you and your child do not understand your child's grade, please contact the teacher. Most teachers are first.last@simpson.kyschools.us, but you can also find those emails in the Campus Parent Portal app.

Outside Food and Drinks:

A reminder to our families that while it is perfectly fine for students to bring their lunch to school from home; federal guidelines prohibit commercial food and drinks (McDonalds, Sonic, Subway, Pizza Hut, Frosty Freeze, etc...) from being brought into the school. We cannot accept deliveries (via parent/ guardian or from a delivery service) of commercial food or drinks for students and any orders that do come in must be sent back with the person who is making the delivery.

Student Drop off & Pick up:

Students who arrive or depart school as "car riders" should be dropped off and picked up at school via our car rider line on the "library side" of the building. Please do not drop your students off in the student parking lots or any other location other than this designated area. Only student vehicles should be in the student parking lots during the school day, including arrival and dismissal.

We appreciate your cooperation with this as it helps us make our campus more secure and safe for our students.

Transportation Changes or Alternative Pick-Up Person:

Parents and Guardians: All transportation changes or changes in person picking your student(s) up from school must be in writing. All bus notes need to be delivered to the front lobby office before 2:00 pm, and the note must contain the address where your student should be delivered. We are not permitted to take transportation changes or alternate persons picking your student up from school over the phone. All people picking up students must have and show a valid ID before we can release them. Thank you for your help with this!

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Driver's Permit

Are you ready to get your Driver's Permit? Don't forget - the Commonwealth of Kentucky requires a "School Compliance Letter" that verifies the student is academically eligible to take their permit test. Parents must come by the school and see Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Davidson to obtain this letter.

The front office will be open for summer hours Mondays 8-3 and Thursdays 12-3 to obtain No Pass form.

Academic Standing- Students must pass at least 4 of 6 courses or 66% of their classes in the preceding semester.

Attendance- Students must have fewer than nine unexcused absences in a single semester,

August - December & January - May

this is including out-of-school suspensions.

School Status- Students must be currently enrolled in public, private, or homeschool.

Process for getting Permit

Obtain School Compliance Form- Guardians must get a "School Compliance Verification Form form Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Davidson, that confirms the student meets requirements.

Compliance form expires 60 days after it is issued.

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Chromebook and Charger Return

If your student did not return their chromebook and charger you will soon see fees associated with these missing items on your SchoolCash account. The front office will be open dail ythrough May 27, with the exception of Memorial Day. After that it will be open on Mondays and after lunch on Thursdays.

Chromebook Replacement fee is $250

Charger Replacement fee is $30

If you locate any school issued devices please return those to the high school office ASAP.

FS Wildcats Basketball

We are excited to get the guys in the gym to kick off our summer season.

Any student athlete who has intention of playing summer basketball in June needs to be in attendance. If you are involved in a spring sport, we will see you when that concludes.

Go Cats!!

Wildcat Karate

Summer Time Activities- Wildcat Karate is offering Summer Karate Classes starting June 1.

Start anytime. No Contracts! $20/month.

Call or text Community Education- 270-223-8092 to register

FS Soccer Mini Camp

Join the FS varsity Wildcats and Lady Cats at the mini camp on June 6th from 9am - 11:30am at the FS Soccer Fields.

This is open to BOTH boys and girls grades 1st-6th.

You may register via Google Form HERE

FSHS Graduation

Graduation for the Class of 2026 will be Sunday, May 17th at 4pm at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. Please be sure you are turning in your absent notes in a timely manner. As stated in the handbook, any senior with more than 6 unexcused absences will not be able to walk the line at graduation.

At graduation, students will receive a diploma cover. Students may pick up their actual diploma at the end of the last day of school. 702 KAR 7:140 states: (5) Graduation ceremonies may be held before the end of the student instructional year. Diplomas shall be distributed after completion of the student instructional year.

It is that time again!! Time for our annual car show! Mark your calendars for May 16th! If you are a vendor and would like to set up at the vendor market, you can register here. https://forms.gle/J834BVYDiBub689G8 Please do NOT send money to anyone outside of the Boosters. We will only require payment after you have been approved!

2026 XC Season Information

2026 FSHS/FSMS XC sign ups for students will be held after school in the cafeteria on Monday 5/18/26.

Two week summer endurance conditioning will begin Monday, June 8th to Tuesday, June 23rd at 6pm at Jim Roberts Community Park's shelter pavilion right of the soccer fields. Must bring or have an updated sports physical form on file.

2026 XC Season conditioning will start Friday July 10th at 6pm at Jim Roberts Park.

Any questions feel free to contact Coach Ron Pontrich

Cell: 502-797-9743

Email: doronrunpopsey@gmail.com

SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

FSHS is collecting $5 gift cards from local businesses (fast food, coffee shops, local stores, etc.) to use as student rewards. These small incentives go a long way in encouraging positive behavior and recognizing our students’ everyday wins.

If your family is able, we’d love for you to consider purchasing one or more $5 gift cards and sending them to school with your student or dropping them off in the front office during open house or regular school hours. Popular options include:

McDonald’s

Sonic

Dunkin'

Taco Bell

Dairy Queen

Local coffee shops or boutiques

Thank you for helping us make school a place where students feel seen, appreciated, and motivated to do their best. Your support means the world to us—and to them!

With gratitude,

Franklin-Simpson High School

Guitar & Modern Band Class 26-27

Help Us Start Something New at FSHS

Next school year, we’re launching a brand new Guitar & Modern Band class at Franklin-Simpson High School and we’re really excited about what it can become for our students.

We’re lucky to be just a short drive from Nashville, where so many musicians, songwriters, and producers are building careers every day. This class is designed to give our students a chance to start developing those same kinds of skills right here at school.

Students in this class won’t just be learning music out of a book. They’ll be:

* Playing in bands

* Learning guitar, bass, keys, and drums

* Writing their own songs

* Recording music in a classroom studio setup

Our goal is to give students a creative space where they can try things, collaborate, and maybe even discover a future they hadn’t considered before.

To make this happen, we need some help getting started.

We’re hoping to raise $10,000 to purchase the equipment needed to build the class, including instruments, amps, microphones, and recording gear. These are tools our students will use every day to learn, create, and grow.

If you’re able to give, we’d really appreciate it. And if not, sharing this with others in the community helps just as much.

This is a chance to build something meaningful for our students and we’d love for you to be a part of it.

-Aaron Talley

FSHS Choral Activities

Donation Link: https://fshsmusical.ludus.com/fundraiser.php?id=6789

Teacher Help Request during FLEX

Students may use this form to request teacher help during our FLEX period. This time may be used for academic support; teachers are available to help during FLEX periods with this pass.

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