Weekly Family Newsletter

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Wednesday, January 14th, 6:30pm, Library: PTSA General Meeting

Monday, January 19th: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, January 21st-Friday, January 23rd: End of Semester One/Finals Schedule

Monday, January 26th & Tuesday, January 27th: NO SCHOOL

Saturday, February 28th, 7:30-10:00pm, Oaks Park Dance Pavilion: Winter Formal

Dear Franklin Students and Families,

Happy New Year! It’s so good to see students and staff fill the halls with smiles ready to engage socially and academically. This is the time of year when we begin to think about next year. Today we launched the forecasting season with the forecast fair held this morning. Students attended short presentations about classes they are interested in taking next year. Counselors will begin to meet with students to discuss the process. Meetings with 9th graders will be in physics classes, 10th and 11th graders will attend assemblies in the auditorium next week on Friday. The 10th grade assembly is at 11:00am and the 11th grade assembly is at 1:05pm. Families can learn more about the forecasting process here and at the upcoming PTSA meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:30pm in the library. We hope you can make it!

Next week is the last week before finals. You can view the finals schedule on Trivory as you prepare for final exams, projects, and presentations.

I’d like to conclude my message this week with an acknowledgement of how both domestic and international incidents have impacted us all. The recent tragic events may leave us all feeling frustrated, scared, worried, and overwhelmed. I echo the words of our superintendent, Dr. Armstrong, when she states, “Our schools remain open, and our commitment is steady: to provide environments where students feel safe, supported, and cared for, academically and emotionally. We continue to follow established safety protocols and remain in close coordination with local partners. In times like these, community matters deeply. Staying connected, checking in with one another, and allowing space for conversation and care can make a meaningful difference, for children and adults alike.” You can read her entire message here.

Please contact me or any staff member with questions or concerns. We are here to help and support.

Thank you,

Dr. Z

There is still time to apply for the Rose Festival Court. Students interested in applying to join the court can find information at this link. On Wednesday, January 14th, FHS will be hosting a luncheon for students interested in applying for the court. A representative from the Rose Festival will be available to answer questions and help students complete their applications.

Check out mailboxes, businesses, and classrooms near you to see our color print issue of The Post! Or head to fhspost.com to read all the articles. Thank you for supporting student journalism!

This is a friendly reminder that vaccines (or signed exemptions) are required for your student to be in school! Exclusion date is Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Winter break is coming up and that is a great time to call your students' doctors and get them in for a visit if they are due. Our Student Based Health Center is a great resource as well. I will be reaching out in the next couple of weeks to families who are in need of immunizations. Feel free to reach out to me (ksimeon@pps.net) if you have any questions or concerns!

Seniors, if you would like something other than your legal name (from Synergy) on your diploma, NOW is the time to let us know! Please fill out this Diploma Submission Form before January 15th.

Franklin graduates will return to Portland State University’s Viking Pavilion for the commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 2nd. We wanted to make you aware that due to limited capacity, each Franklin High School graduate is guaranteed four (4) guest tickets. Please stay tuned for more information regarding ticketing after winter break.

Oregon PTA is celebrating the art, identity, and belonging of all children and teens across Oregon. K–12 students statewide are invited to submit original artwork for a special exhibition at the 2026 Oregon PTA Convention, taking place in April in Clackamas.

Submissions are due Tuesday, February 3rd at this link.

At every PTSA meeting, two FHS staff members will be honored and receive a small gift of appreciation. All FHS staff are eligible to be nominated (teachers, administrators, office staff, paraeducators, custodial & cafeteria staff, nurses, you name it!). We encourage students, parents and staff to nominate any member of the FHS staff who they feel deserves special recognition. We love our FHS Staff!

Click here to nominate the staff member of your choice.

The mission of the Franklin Athletic Boosters is to provide positive support to the sanctioned FHS and Franklin cluster youth athletic teams through community building, fundraising support, engaging alumni participation and raising the profile of all Franklin HS and youth athletic teams.

You can read all about the upcoming opportunities to get involved with FAB in their weekly newsletter here.

We are excited to kick off the Winter Sports Season . Below are a few reminders for our spectators for this upcoming season.

No Large Bags: At no time are large bags/backpacks allowed inside the facility while attending events on PPS property. This rule does not apply at park fields. Some school sites will be able to offer a bag check, while others, due to site location and other factors will not. Please be prepared for both options as you travel through league games this year. In the preseason, many other conferences also have this policy and without a bag check option.

Admission: We will be charging admission for wrestling, along with boys and girls basketball. We will start charging one hour before the varsity contest. Middle school and elementary school students will not be admitted without a parent or guardian

• Wrestling Ticket Prices: Adults $7, Students $5
• Boys and Girls Basketball Ticket Prices: Adults $7, Students $5
• Swim: No Charge

PIL Winter Sports Pass: Gofan.com

No Outside Food: Outside food or drink will not be allowed at our athletic contests. Some sites will have

concession stands open for food purchases.

No Re-Entry: Once a person enters the game, we are not allowing anyone to leave the event and return.

This policy is for both students and adults.

Spectator Conduct: It is of the utmost importance that we conduct with the highest level of

sportsmanship towards visiting schools, athletes, fans, and officials. The PIL is seeking to provide the best experience possible for everyone that attends our athletic contests. What makes these events fun and enriches those participating is when all of us do our part regardless of the outcome. Should any concerns arise, please seek out event workers, administration, or security personnel to help resolve any concerns. We appreciate your support in advance when attending athletic events.

We are looking forward to seeing you in the stands this year!

Because game schedules are subject to change, sometimes with short notice, we don't post them here. Please bookmark this page that is kept up to date. This information is also posted in Trivory for your convenience.

We run items in The Bolt family newsletter for two weeks unless there is a good

reason to run them longer. To submit an item, fill out this form by 4pm on Thursday.

You can find past issues of The Bolt on our Smore homepage.

There is a lot going on at Franklin. Make sure to download Trivory and

bookmark the FHS website for the latest information.