Franklin CUSD 1

Parents and Guardians: Starting today (November 8, 2021), the transportation setup for Waverly practices will be different. The changes were necessary because of two main reasons: 1. Coaches have let out practice at a different time than scheduled causing an issue with our initial setup, and 2. This helps the transportation department. 1. There will be a 5:30 shuttle and a 6:30 shuttle. 2. Our student-athletes must ride one shuttle or the other, with exceptions mentioned in number 3 and 4. 3. If a student-athlete needs to be picked up from practice by a parent then the parent must write a note to be approved by either the AD or principal. That communication will be passed along to the coaches and transportation director/bus driver. 4. There are two waivers available. One waiver is for student athletes to drive themselves to and from practice and the other waiver is for parents to pick up their child from practice. If either of these waivers are signed, it is for the entirety of the season. (Another waiver will have to be signed for the next sports season. For example, if one is signed for boys basketball and the student athlete also runs track then another waiver will have to be signed for track.) If this changes for any reason, then the change must be cleared by the AD. For example, if the waiver is signed but the student athlete's car is inoperable causing the student to ride the school-provided transportation then that just needs cleared by the AD to keep the coaches and, more importantly, the bus driver informed. We understand emergencies happen that don't allow time for a note to be signed for prior approval. If that's the case please call Katie at 217-972-3440, but please limit these to true emergencies. Thank you for keeping patience with us as we are maneuvering a new setup with 1/2 the practices being in Waverly. -- Katie Slaughterback Athletic Director

Chase Marcel got 2nd in the Chess Tourney today!!! Great job, Chase!!

First place at the Chess Tourney today!! Way to go James!!

Jake Gutzman finishes his high school cross country career with a 30th place finish at Deweiller Park in Peoria this morning!! 15:46!!!! Outstanding job Jake!!! Viper Nation is super proud of your cross country achievements over the last 4 years!! Pictures coming soon!

Junior High cheer is having an apparel fundraiser for the Alumni game in December. These shirts are for anyone that wants one, but these would be an option for the fans to wear at the game! We have lots of styles available. Order forms are due November 16th! Order forms can be picked up in the main office of both schools. With any questions, please contact coach Willhite at cwillhite@franklinhigh.com! Order Form: https://5il.co/11gt9

Thinking about changing your Christmas theme and buying new Christmas decorations? If so, our Senior Class is collecting ornaments, trees, lights, ribbon, etc. for their annual Festival of Trees! Donations are greatly appreciated!

Thinking about changing your Christmas theme and buying new Christmas decorations? If so, our Senior Class is collecting ornaments, trees, lights, ribbon, etc. for their annual Festival of Trees! Donations are greatly appreciated!

History was made this evening…we had our first South County Vipers JH Boys Basketball game…and we won at both levels against Triopia!! Nice job fellas!! Work hard. Work together. Vipers Pride!

Congratulations to our school winner, Kayee Ford! Today, The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance announce the 2021 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance. From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2022, more than 5,700 have been named School Winners in the Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance. Scholarship amounts have increased in 2021. School Winners will continue on for the chance to become State Winners, National Finalists or National Winners. State Winners receive a $1,000 college scholarship, National Finalists receive a $2,000 college scholarship and the male and female National Winners will each receive a $10,000 college scholarship. A complete list of School Winners can be found at https://www.heismanscholarship.com/results/ The complete 2021 program timeline can be found at https://heismanscholarship.com/about/program-timeline/

Friday, November 5th is a Regular attendance day, we will NOT be dismissing early that day. Sorry for the mistake!

Congratulations to our school winner, Brayden Colwell! Today, The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance announce the 2021 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance. From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2022, more than 5,700 have been named School Winners in the Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance. Scholarship amounts have increased in 2021. School Winners will continue on for the chance to become State Winners, National Finalists or National Winners. State Winners receive a $1,000 college scholarship, National Finalists receive a $2,000 college scholarship and the male and female National Winners will each receive a $10,000 college scholarship. A complete list of School Winners can be found at https://www.heismanscholarship.com/results/ The complete 2021 program timeline can be found at https://heismanscholarship.com/about/program-timeline/

Picture Re-takes are Thursday, Nov. 4th. They have experienced some difficulties with orders this year, if you have any problems ordering or getting your pictures please email them for assistance. They really want to make sure you get what you ordered and they appreciate your patience.

Change in girls soccer meeting: The meeting is moved to 7pm on Monday, November 1 to allow the girls basketball players enough time after practice to make it to the meeting. The meeting will now be held in the North Mac High School Cafeteria. Contact Coach Lambdin with questions or concerns. His email is blambdin@northmacschools.org. You can also contact Mrs. Slaughterback.

Congratulations to Jacob Gutzman for making it to State in HSCC!!! Way to go, Jake!! Also, great job to the team! Boys finished 11th and girls finished 19th. Proud of you, Vipers!!

Yearbook Viper apparel orders can be picked up tonight at the school if you want to swing but until 8:00pm. If you can't stop by, Mrs. Black will be in contact with you soon.

Student Publications has moved their social media from Facebook to Instagram & TikTok! Follow us on Instagram @fhs.student.pub

November Breakfast and Lunch Menu https://5il.co/1153h

Updated Cell Phone Policy https://5il.co/114oa

Notice of Public Hearing Tuition Waiver for Employees Children: https://5il.co/114o5 Public Hearing for ESSER III Funds: https://5il.co/114o4

Just a reminder that we have a 2:00 dismissal today and tomorrow, Oct. 27th and 28th. We will have afternoon PK both days. Parent/Teacher conferences will be from 5-8pm both days. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during conferences as well, this year it is located in the HS library/Meeting room.