Weekly Family Newsletter

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Wednesday, February 11th, 3582 SE Powell: Chipotle Fundraiser for the PTSA

Wednesday, February 11th, 4:00pm, Cafeteria: Winter Club Fair

Friday, February 13th: Diploma Submission Form Deadline for Seniors

Saturday, February 14th: Senior Portraits Due to Yearbook

Monday, February 16th: NO SCHOOL

Thursday, February 19th, 9:55am, Grassy Hill Next to the Gym: Senior Class Photo

Friday, February 20th: Ticket Request Survey Deadline for Seniors

Wednesday, February 25th: Deadline to Order a Yearbook (NOT sold at year's end)

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

Monday, March 2nd: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, March 4th: SAT for all 11th Graders (Volunteer to help here)

Dear Franklin Students and Families,

Happy Black History Month! This month we honor and celebrate contributions of Black Americans as well as those of our students and staff. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson laid the groundwork for Black History Month by establishing the first Negro History Week, an event dedicated to celebrating the history, politics, and culture of Black people. Black history is American history. To learn more visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Don’t miss the Winter Club Fair next week on Wednesday, February 11th at 4:00pm in the cafeteria. Club members will have booths set up for you to come by, ask questions and sign up to join one or more clubs.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Z

We need adult volunteers to support our 11th grade students while they take the SAT on Wednesday, March 4th.

Note: Please no parents of 11th-grade students, and you must be cleared to be a PPS volunteer: https://www.pps.net/volunteer/volunteer/volunteering-with-pps

A final volunteer list is needed at least two weeks before March 4th, and there will be an online training on February 27th.

Please see more details and sign up here.

If your student wants a 2025-26 yearbook, NOW is the time to order one! Books will not be sold at the end of the year, and Wednesday, February 25th is the last day to order one. They can be purchased with a credit card here or with cash from the bookkeeper. The price is $65, or $45 for those who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Once again you cannot buy a yearbook after February 25th.

Check classrooms, mailboxes, and local businesses near you, and head to fhspost.com to read the issue. This issue covers everything from education in the juvenile justice system, to teacher spending on classroom supplies, to local organizations supporting immigrants, to prediction markets, to local restaurants, to teen dating --- and much more!

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!

The Class of 2026 senior class picture is coming up! All seniors please report to the grassy hill next to the gym on Thursday, February 19th at 9:55am, 30 minutes before the end of 6th period. There will be a VOIP announcement excusing seniors. So be in class! Souza will excuse the senior class to lunch after the photo is taken.

Senior Portraits are due on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14th!

Submitting a portrait is optional. If a portrait is not submitted then we will use the photo taken at registration. If you did not take a photo at registration then we will not have a photo for you. Use this form also to submit a portrait and/or a senior quote. You can submit just a quote or just a photo or submit both.

Please read the photo and quote requirements closely in the Google Form.

PPS is excited to announce that this year’s graduation ceremonies will be held at Portland State University’s Viking Pavilion! This venue offers indoor seating for ticketed guests and convenient, affordable parking.

Due to limited capacity, each Franklin High School graduate is guaranteed five (5) guest tickets. We understand that some families may need fewer tickets while others may wish to request more. To help us assess ticket availability, we ask that you complete this ticket request survey by Friday, February 20th. Your response will provide essential information to determine whether additional tickets can be distributed.

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 FEBRUARY 13TH.

On Wednesday, February 11th from 4:00-8:00pm, 25% of sales at the SE Powell and 35th Chipotle location go to the PTSA. Must mention Franklin High School!

You can also order online for pickup (no delivery) using the Promo Code ZMVNT2A on the Chipotle app or website. Code is valid only at the SE Powell and 35th location on February 11th from 4:00-8:00pm.

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter wants all high schoolers in her District to know about an exciting art contest happening this spring. The competition is open to all high schoolers who live in Oregon's third congressional district and the winning artwork of our district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington DC will include the winning artwork from all participating districts from around the country. The winning artwork will also be featured on the Congressional Art Competition page.

Please refer to the official rules and release form for the competition here:

2026 Rules and Regulations for Students and Teachers
2026 Student Release Form

All entries for this competition must be received in Congresswoman Dexter’s District Office no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, April 17th. The artwork may be mailed or dropped off to the office. You can find more information at https://dexter.house.gov/services/art-competition.

Get involved with Franklin Boys' Tennis

• Athlete-Parent-Coach Meeting: Wednesday, February 11th, 5:00pm at SE 35th & Powell Chipotle
• Pre-Season practices start Monday, February 16th
• Practices will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30pm at Clinton Park tennis courts
• First regular season practice on Monday, March 2nd
• Please register here by Monday, March 2nd

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.

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.

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