Western Hills High School

Join Us for a Blood Donation Drive! The American Red Cross will be at Western Hills High School on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a blood donation event. Your participation would be greatly appreciated! Exciting Incentives for Donors: 💳 If WHHS secures 25 appointments by tomorrow, April 22nd, the Red Cross will raffle off 5 gift cards worth $50 each. 👕 Limited edition T-shirts will be given away. 💵 A chance to win a $5,000 prize. How to Register: ◾Visit redcrossblood.org and search for "WesternHillsHSFrankfort". ◾Call 1-800-Red Cross to schedule your appointment. ◾Check out the Western Hills High School Facebook page and search for the blood drive. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS We hope to see you there!

The WHHS Sources of Strength Club is hosting a walk on May 17th to help our local community recognize their strengths & to raise mental health awareness. Come learn about our local mental health organizations while enjoying yummy snacks from local vendors, activities & crafts for the whole family, and walk alongside your community to help celebrate your strengths. The event will be at the WHHS track & will begin at 10 AM with the walk beginning at 11. First 50 people get a FREE Chick-fil-a biscuit! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

As the state archery competition unfolds today, the Frankfort County Schools District extends its heartfelt wishes to our talented archers. Representing Frankfort County High School (FCHS) and Western Hills High School (WHHS), these students have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the season. FCHS Archers: 🎯 Caleb Barnes 🎯 Angelica Benavides 🎯 Lucas Gottler 🎯 William Hall 🎯 Naomi Hall 🎯 Aurora Holbrook 🎯 Elijah Lyles 🎯 Brayden Roberts 🎯 Alyson Sewell 🎯 Denisha Dodge-Summerour 🎯 Adam Talley WHHS Archers: 🎯 Reagan Brown 🎯 Mia Ann Buezo 🎯 Jayla Byrd 🎯 Brooklyn Devers 🎯 Allie Fint 🎯 Mercy Jaminet 🎯 Kannon Stamper We are incredibly proud of each of you for your hard work and dedication. Your commitment to excellence in archery is a testament to your perseverance and passion. As you prepare to compete today, remember that you carry the support and encouragement of the entire district with you. May your arrows fly true and your spirits remain high. Best of luck to all our archers—bring home the victory! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

WHHS academic team members Holland Riddell and Ethan Applegate competed against 250 high school students in the Individual Player National Championship Tournament in Chicago earlier this week! Holland finished second in the NATION in Pop Culture & Ethan finished 20th in Literature. Holland also was 26th in Literature and 30th in Fine Arts. Ethan, a sophomore, was 37th in Pop Culture. Holland is a senior, and this was her final quiz bowl tournament representing WHHS. We are so proud! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Franklin County Community, Online Registration is NOW OPEN! OLR Hub: https://sites.google.com/franklin.kyschools.us/olr/home Need to reset your parent/guardian password? No worries! Email Carolyn.Jones@franklin.kyschools.us. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Franklin County Schools is seeking feedback from parents and guardians about your child's experiences during recent NTI days. Your input will help us strengthen communication, support, and the learning experience when school can't be in session in person. Please take a few minutes to complete our quick reflection form: https://forms.gle/cCBs5xDwUxRKJGJi9 #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Attention Franklin County Schools Community: The Summer Engineering Exploration Kamp (SEEK) is a one-week residential camp hosted by the University of Kentucky's Department of Civil Engineering. It's designed for rising high school seniors (current juniors) who are interested in exploring the field of civil engineering. Here are some key highlights of the camp: Online Application can be completed here: https://engr.uky.edu/academics/departments/civil/seek See here for more information: https://engr.uky.edu/academics/departments/civil/seek Deadline: April 25, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

🎵 Take us out to see the Wolverines, Take us out to the see the Flyers! Come cheer them on, and join the crowd, Tomorrow at 5:45, we'll be loud! So let's root, root, root for our teams, As they face off in district play! For it's one, two, three cheers, you're in, At the big game! 🎵⚾ Let's goooo #OneTeamFCS #FCSYes

Franklin County Community, It's hard to believe we're already here, but it's time to prepare for the 2025-2026 school year. Online Registration is NOW OPEN! Don't hesitate – register your child today. OLR Hub: https://sites.google.com/franklin.kyschools.us/olr/home Need to reset your parent/guardian password or have questions? No worries! Email Carolyn Jones at Carolyn.Jones@franklin.kyschools.us. While it's bittersweet to see the 2024-2025 school year wind down, we are excited for the next school year! Thank you, FCS! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Save the Date: WHHS FFA Greenhouse Grand Opening on April 21, 2025! 🌸🌿 Shop for flowers, veggies, herbs, and more—grown by our very own Wolverines. Perfect for your garden or porch! 🌼 #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

🎉 Congratulations to our talented #OneTeamFCS performing arts students! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that several of our amazing students have been accepted into the prestigious Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) 2025 class! Please help us congratulate the following students for their outstanding opportunity! 🎨Addison Carmack— FCHS— Visual Art 🩰Lillian Cline— FCHS — Dance 🎤Alexander Goins— FCHS— Vocal Music 🎨Lena Kring— FCHS— Visual Art 🎤Holly Marshall— FCHS— Vocal Music 🎨Aubrey Martin— FCHS— Visual Art 🎶AJ Wallace— WHHS— Instrumental Music We also want to give a special shout out to those selected as alternates: 👩‍🎨Aurora Holbrook— FCHS— Design 🎤Lyvia McCutchen— FCHS— Vocal Music 🎭Faith Carroll— WHHS— Drama We are you so proud of each of you! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS | #GSA2025 Source: www.kentuckygsa.org.

This is National Assistant Principals Week! We want to celebrate our incredible Assistant Principals and Dean team! 🎉 These dedicated leaders work tirelessly to support our students, staff, and school community. Their commitment to excellence and their unwavering support help create a positive and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. They ensure that everything runs smoothly and that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Let's show our appreciation for these amazing individuals who make a difference every day. Share your favorite AP or Dean below and let them know how much they mean to you! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Dear Franklin County Families, April 7th — April 11th is Franklin County Schools’ Spring Break. School is not in session. The flood waters are at a historic high, all of our buildings will be closed April 7th through April 9th. All After School Programs (ASPs) are closed until at least April 9th All activities and events from April 6th- April 9th are canceled Flood Assistance Resources for Families Due to recent flooding, some families may be displaced. For housing or emergency resources, contact your school’s FRYSC Coordinator or the Frankfort City Police at 502-821-9318. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

FCS Community, please see the message below from our School Safety Coordinator, Captain Abrams. "We are hearing rumors that some social media posts are falsely reporting that some FCS Schools are in lockdown. This is False. All schools are operating normally and there are no lockdowns in the district. " #OneTeamFCS

9th-11th grade students encouraged to apply for 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council! Read more here: https://bit.ly/kdeadvisory #OneTeamFCS | #FCSYes

As April quickly approaches, we find ourselves on the brink of another graduation season, filled with a mix of emotions for our school community. 🎓 The Academy High School - May 21st @ 10 am - KSU's Bradford Auditorium 🎓 William Cofield High School - May 22nd @ 1 pm - KSU's Bradford Auditorium 🎓 Western Hills High School - May 24th @ 10 am - WHHS Football Field 🎓 Franklin County High School - May 24th @ 6 pm - FCHS Football Field Class of 2025, as you move forward, remember that you carry with you the support and encouragement of the entire FCS community. We will continue to cheer you on as you pursue your dreams and goals. #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Our Student Voice Committee (SVC) met after school on Monday! The students are working on some really cool projects that we know will make a large impact on our district for years to come. We cannot wait to share their creations with you once they're all finished! The SVC is led by Director of Federal Programs, Cassandra Adams. Haleigh Huff, Wolverine Science Teacher and Becky Giles, FCS GT teacher, are a huge support for the committee! Our district's Director of Technology, Stella Pollard, also joined to talk about websites, technology, and to check out their work! We are amazed! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Here are our graduation details so far: 🎓WCHS - May 22nd @ 1 pm - at KSU's Bradford Auditorium 🎓WHHS - May 24th - @ 10 am- at WHHS Football Field 🎓FCHS - May 24th - @ 6pm - at FCHS Football Field 🎓ACA- TBA We are so proud of our Class of 2025! #OneTeamFCS

Today, around 400 students from FCS took the ACT test. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work! A heartfelt thank you also goes out to our amazing staff members who tirelessly teach and prepare our students. We truly have the best team! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Anita Tope, our Staff Champion of the Month! She was nominated for her outstanding contributions to WHHS, where she teaches science. Mrs. Tope's dedication to her students and her innovative teaching methods have made a significant impact on the academic success and enthusiasm for science at WHHS. In addition to her exceptional work at WHHS, Mrs. Tope recently led the BMS Science Olympiads to a successful regional competition. Her leadership and commitment to excellence have not only brought recognition to our school but have also inspired students to pursue their interests in science with passion and determination. Mrs. Tope's contributions are truly invaluable. She goes above and beyond to support her students, colleagues, and the entire school community. Her hard work, dedication, and positive attitude make her an exemplary role model for everyone at WHHS. Congratulations, Mrs. Tope! It's an honor to celebrate you! #FCSYes | #OneTeamFCS