Congrats to our Lady Cat AP for hitting 2,000 Career Points! Your FS family is proud of you!

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. 

Congratulations to all of our Senior Betas who competed and qualified for Nationals in Nashville, TN: 

 5th Place Health and P.E. (9th) - Austin Wilkins

 5th Place Speech Division I - Emma Newberry

 5th Place Quilling Division II - Payton Nelson

 4th Place Solo - Alivia Antle

 4th Place Onsite Cake Decorating Division II - Madaleigh Doty

 3rd Place Campaign Skit

 3rd Place Small Group Talent - Alivia Antle, Katie Thomas, Ali Cruz, Madaleigh Doty, Eme Banton, Mya Moore, Kirby Drake, Sydney Konow, Ellyson Wilhite, Autumn Hesson, and Presleigh Selk

 3rd Place Digital Portfolio - Annabella Phelps, Natalya McCutchen, Audrie Hardin, Shania Claybrooks

 3rd Place U.S. History (9th) - Ellyson Wilhite

 2nd Place Psychology (10th) - Emma Newberry

 2nd Place Spelling (12th) - Andrew Coates

 2nd Place Two Dimensional Design - Annabella Phelps and Audrie Hardin

 2nd Place Apparel Design - Ellyson Wilhite, Maggie Sliger, and Rebekah Tucker

 State Champion Service Learning Showcase - Payton Nelson, Chloe Chaney, and Ellyson Wilhite

 Premier Performers Dancers - Alivia Antle, Ali Cruz, and Katie Thomas

Tomorrow's Leaders took their big trip to Washington D.C. for four days! They were able to explore so many parts of the city and learn about U.S. history. In addition, they learned real life experiences such as flying, learning how to use the metro transportation system, budgeting, appropriateness, responsibility, respect, social awareness, and so much more! Two more sessions remaining for this class so stay tuned!

Please note: The YSC and Community Education Director will be providing information sessions in the English Sophomore classes at the end of this month to recruit for incoming Juniors and Seniors of 2026-2027. 

March 26 CAP & GOWN PICTURES

• Amy Ellis will be at FSHS on March 26 from 8-12 to take Cap & Gown Pictures.

April 18 - PROM. Be sure you meet the qualifications listed at the top of the newsletter.

• The FAFSA is still open. Email josh.satterly@simpson.kyschools.us with any questions or to set up a meeting. Step 1 is creating your FSA ID, step 2 is filling out the FAFSA. If there is ANY chance you plan to attend a post-secondary school, you will need to do the FAFSA.

SKYCTC Classes

CHECK SKY BLACKBOARD! For those enrolled, remember to reach out to your professor if you are struggling! FSHS does not have access to SKY gradebooks to know how you are doing. Parents, make your child show you their grade every week. The full spring academic calendar can be found here. For in-person classes, please take into consideration your spring break plans and other things that may affect getting dropped from the class due to absences.

Dual Credit State Scholarships for Spring

Any student enrolled in a dual credit spring course should log onto their KHEAA account to accept any remaining scholarships. If you're unsure what you have left, log in and it will tell you how many you have. Instructions are linked here. If you've used all scholarships and are enrolled in a WKU class, you will receive a bill you must pay. If you have scholarships, but do not log on to accept them, you will receive a bill you must pay. SKY classes have a local scholarship that covers them, but the number of students taking dual credit has increased, so we need you to apply those state scholarships to your remaining dual credit courses.

I really wish I could just go online and do this for all seniors, but the state will not let me. I do not have access to your KHEAA account. If you can't find your username/login, please click "Forgot username or password" and follow the steps. If you've followed the instructions and get stuck, or something doesn't look right on your account, reach out to me so I can help!

Senior Scholar

Senior scholar applications are not due until the spring, but wanted to remind you of the requirements in case you want to retake the ACT to raise your score. Click here to view the senior scholar application. 

Letters of Recommendation and Resumes

Sometimes college applications or scholarships will require letters of recommendation. If you need a recommendation letter, you need to give the person you are asking at least 2 weeks notice AND provide them with a resume. If you need a recommendation from Mrs. Bills, please send her your resume. Your information should include any clubs/activities you have been involved in, any leadership roles you’ve had, AND what things you were responsible for while a member. The resume should also include any awards won, community service experience (with descriptions), any paid job experience (with descriptions) and your college major, goals for life after high school. Make it easy for me to brag on you!  If you need help writing a resume, log into your Xello account.

Reminder about SENIOR ATTENDANCE…copied from the student handbook!

Students who have met the threshold of graduating seniors at Franklin-Simpson High School shall meet the following requirement to participate in any and all graduating exercises including walking at Graduation. A senior student must not have more than SIX (6) unexcused absences during the school year. After the 6th unexcused absence, the student will be denied the opportunity of participating in all graduation exercises (including the Senior Breakfast, Senior Walk and the Graduation Ceremony) for their senior class. The student will receive their diploma if they meet the graduation requirements but will forfeit the opportunity to participate in graduation exercises.

The Junior Parking Lot is currently at capacity and we are wait list only at this time. Once your student obtains their intermediate license they can stop by the front office and we will place them on the waiting list. Any open spaces will go to whomever is on the list first.

If you are having issues receiving notifications about school closings, etc please text START to the number 98900.

Send your favorite photos from the year to fshs.publications@simpson.kyschools.us 

or via DM on their Facebook page.

 EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! 

The newsboys are taking the stage, and you won’t want to miss it! Join us for Franklin-Simpson High School’s high-energy production of Disney’s Newsies, a thrilling story of courage, friendship, and standing up for what’s right. Packed with show-stopping dance numbers, powerful vocals, and unforgettable songs like “Seize the Day” and “Santa Fe,” this is a show the whole family will love!

Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies follows Jack Kelly and a ragtag group of newsboys as they rally together to fight for justice against powerful publishers. Inspired by a true story, this Broadway hit is full of heart, humor, and incredible talent from our students.

 Performance Dates:

Friday, March 20 at 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 22 at 2:30 PM

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th AT 8 AM.

 Get your tickets here: https://fshsmusical.ludus.com/200510236

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support our amazing cast, crew, and orchestra as they bring this exciting Broadway favorite to life!

Franklin-Simpson High School Career & Technical Education would like to invite your business to participate in our upcoming FSHS CTE Career Fair on April 2nd from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

This event is designed to connect our students with local career opportunities, including full-time positions available after graduation as well as current and summer employment opportunities for our students. Our goal is to highlight the strong career pathways available right here in our community.

We are seeking businesses and organizations representing our pathways, including but not limited to:

Healthcare and Pharmacy

Welding and Skilled Trades

Construction

Information Technology

Early Childhood Education

Culinary Arts

Agriculture

Business and Marketing

Participation offers a great opportunity to:

- Promote your organization to potential future employees

- Connect with motivated students

- Share real-world career insights and pathways

- Build partnerships with Franklin-Simpson High School

If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, please visit the link and complete the form.

https://bit.ly/FSHSCTECareerFair2026

We hope you will consider joining us in helping prepare our students for successful careers while strengthening our local workforce.

Thank you for your continued support of Franklin-Simpson High School and our students.

Sincerely,

Franklin-Simpson High School

Career & Technical Education Department

UK’s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is excited to announce Spring 2026 Preview Day!

This event is a great opportunity for your students to explore campus, connect directly with College of Social Work faculty & staff, and discover what’s wildly possible!

*Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. All grade levels are welcome. 

This 5-day, 4-night residential camp is designed for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors to build real-world money skills while experiencing college life at WKU—now hosted in our new, state-of-the-art business facility, Chandler Hall.

Students will:

• Learn essential personal finance skills for college and beyond

• Work through a team-based financial planning case study

• Engage with professionals in financial planning, banking, and investing

• Connect with local professionals and tour a business

• Meet executives from Abound Credit Union (CEO, CFO, CLO)

• Gain exposure to AI tools used in business and finance

• Participate in fun evening activities (scavenger hunt, game night, life-size Game of Life, and more)

• Build a strong experience for college and scholarship applications

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.