The HSBB game scheduled for tonight in Triopia has been canceled.
I will push out another message once I hear back about JHVB.
Good evening Franklin Parents and Community Members. Due to the impending ice and snow storm predicted for tomorrow, Thursday February 17th, all schools in the Franklin CUSD #1 district will be closed. This will be a regular snow day. Extracurricular events will be evaluated as the day progresses.
Jeff Waggener
Superintendent of Schools
Attention 8-11th grade Parents:
Dear Parents,
If your student is interested in playing football and you were not able to make the parent meeting on Wednesday February 9th please reach out to me via email and I will send you electronic copies of the paperwork that was handed out. We look forward to your joining our family and a great upcoming season.
shill@pretzelpride.com
Thank you again
Seth Hill
Pk-8th Spring Pictures will be on Tuesday, February 22nd. They will ONLY take pics of students who have pre-ordered online or who have turned in an order form at school.
To order online go to
www.inter-state.com/order. Our code is 66787TA.
**This is also our “Twosday” twin dress up day, if your child wants to “twin” with someone, they can change after pictures are taken.
Job Opening:
The Franklin school district has a cook position open at this time.
Details: https://5il.co/15i18
I love our little community and the students and families within it! Look at these two dominating at Poetry Out Loud! Congratulations Thad, Cole and Coach Black!
South County Viper Athletics/Activities have seen lots of success this year - Congratulations and keep up the hard work!!
If you haven’t purchased tickets for the Drawdown Fundraiser (reverse raffle) to support our SC teams then please do so soon! You can reach out to any HS SC Viper athlete, parent of a HS athlete, Willie Smith, Emily Copelin, Adam Johnson or Katie Slaughterback.
Thank you for supporting South County student-athletes!! We appreciate your help!
For those in HS wanting to play softball there is a parent/player meeting on Wednesday, Feb 16, at 7pm in the New Berlin cafeteria. If you’re unable to attend but want to play, please contact Coach Roberts at troberts@pretzelpride.com.
We’re going to State, baby!! Way to go South County!!! #ViperNation
Informational meeting for the spring season of Trap Shooting on Wednesday, February 16, at 6pm in the Franklin Cafeteria. Students grades 6-12 and parents are welcome!
Get your Regional Champs attire!
Orders due February 10.
MSM conference champions!!! That’s the way to do it ladies!!
Regional Champions!!! Great job South County!!!!
February 6, 2022
Dear Parents and Students of CUSD #1
I wanted to update you on the ongoing litigation of Mask Mandates in Illinois schools. On Friday, Sangamon County Judge Grischow issued a Temporary Restraining Order in response to a lawsuit filed by more than 700 parents across the state that challenged state-mandated COVID-19 mitigations. CUSD #1 is not a named participant in the lawsuit. With that in mind, the Board of Education, with information provided by our attorney, has chosen to “pause” the enforcement of the mask mandate until the Appellate Court, or any other legal entity with authority may rule otherwise. CUSD #1 schools will be “Mask Optional” starting Monday February 7, 2022. The district will continue to provide masks for any student wishing to wear one. Please keep in mind that Federal Law mandates that masks must be worn while riding on school transportation. We are doing our best to navigate these trying legal times while at the same time providing a safe environment for your children. With all these issues in mind, please remember that our primary goal is to provide a quality education for our students, and we are committed to make that happen. Should circumstances change, and they may change quickly, I will keep you updated as soon as any additional information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding.
Jeff Waggener
Superintendent of Schools
The chess tournament WILL be held tomorrow (Saturday, February 5). Students should arrive between 8:30 and 9:00. Tournament will start at 9:15. The tournament should be completed between 1-1:30. Good luck!
Good afternoon Franklin Community. Due to the continued snow storm, high winds and drifting, all CUSD #1 schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday February 4th. Please stay safe and hopefully we can return to school on Monday.
Jeff Waggener
Superintendent of Schools.
All games and practices are canceled for today. JHBB Regional Championship game will be Monday at 6:00 in Waverly. Auburn JHVB and Plains HSGBB TBD. Stay warm and safe!
January Rockstar Teacher Award!
Amanda Streit and Amy Lancaster
Good Afternoon Franklin Community. Due to the continued snow storm activities and predicted high winds for tonight, Franklin CUSD #1 schools will remain closed Thursday February 3rd. We will be monitoring the weather and progress of roads in our district being cleared in hopes of resuming classes on Friday. We will update you as soon as we can. Stay safe.
Jeff Waggener
Superintendent of Schools
Due to the severe weather moving into our area tonight and throughout the day Wednesday February 2nd , Franklin CUSD #1 schools will not be in session. This will be a traditional snow day.
All events at our schools will be cancelled tomorrow.