Absences:
If your student is absent or tardy, please send the excuse to whhs.attendance@franklin.kyschools.us or have your student drop the note off in the front office.
● Notes are to be turned into the office within 5 school days of the absence for
the absence to be excused. The note should include the student’s first and last
name, date(s) of absence(s) and reason for the absence.
● No need to call the office to let us know your student will be out for the day,
unless your student will be out for multiple days. Just have your student bring a
note to the office when they return to school.
● For attendance questions, please email our attendance clerk, Haleigh Miller, at haleigh.miller@franklin.kyschools.us
Extended School Services (ESS):
ESS is now available before and after-school tutoring.
Math & Social Studies: Tuesdays after school from 3:30 to 4:15
English: Thursdays before school from 8:00 to 8:30
Science: Thursdays after school from 3:30 to 4:14
Please note that transportation will not be provided. For specific locations, remind your students to check their grade-level Google Classroom page.
Household Income Forms:
Please do not forget to complete your 25-26 Household Income Form. This form is used for funding purposes and to ensure all of our students are provided the opportunity to thrive in their education. Please click this LINK to complete. It takes just a few seconds and can be completed for all students in the home at once.
PSAT/NMSQT Exam:
The PSAT/NMSQT exam will be given to 10th and 11th graders on October 22nd in the library at 8:30 am. Those students wanting to take the exam can register on their Google Classroom.
Blood Drive:
We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting along with the Western Hills Cheer Team a blood drive at Western Hills High School – and we need your help to make a life-saving impact!
Blood Drive Details
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Western Hills High School Gym
100 Doctors Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601
Every donation helps patients in need, but Power Red donations go even further. If you have blood types O+, O-, A-, or B-, or any FIRST TIME DONOR consider making a Power Red donation to maximize your impact. This type of donation allows you to give a concentrated dose of red cells, helping twice as many patients with one visit! (It is also a smaller needle, height and weight requirements below)
Whether you're a student eligible to donate or a parent looking to support the community, your contribution matters. Together, we can make a difference.
Sign up today and help save lives!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WesternHillsHSFrankfort
(Students 16 years old have to fill out parental consent and have parent sign. Females must be minimum of 5'3" and 150 lbs. Males must be minimum of 5'1" and 130 lbs.)
Thank you for being part of something powerful.
QUESTIONS CONTACT: marina.mccay@franklin.kyschools.us or samara.newton@ky.gov
Driver License Requirement:
Students needing to fulfill their Graduated Driver Licensing requirement can register for a free class by going to www.kentuckysafedriver.com and clicking on the Alive at 25 link located under Courses or by calling 502/699-2295. The next course is offered on Thursday, November 6th at Western Hills from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
SAT:
Kentucky switched from the ACT to the SAT test over the summer. Some students are feeling a bit anxious about the SAT, so we wanted to share an opportunity for them to take some practice tests. The Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL) provides College Admissions Test Preparation. There are 8 SAT Practice Math tests and 8 SAT Practice Reading and Writing tests available. Please see the KYVL flyer for more information. If you have any questions, contact our Library Media Specialist, Rhonda Bell rhonda.bell@franklin.kyschools.us
Holiday Assistance:
The holiday season can be a joyful time, but we understand it can also bring added stress for some families. If your family is in need of support this holiday season, the Western Hills YSC is here to help!
With support from the Western Hills FFA, we are offering Thanksgiving food assistance. To sign up for Thanksgiving food assistance, please fill out this form by November 1st.
To request holiday gift assistance for your Western Hills student, please fill out this form by October 31st. One form must be filled out for each individual student.
Additionally, if you are interested in sponsoring a Western Hills student who requests holiday assistance, please complete this form.
If you have any questions, please contact Keelie Jolly at keelie.jolly@franklin.kyschools.us or 502-875-8400.
Upcoming Important Dates:
Fall Break: October 6-10
Picture Day: October 14
