CARDINAL CONNECTIONS

Email: bmarzano@fpschools.org
Website: https://franklinpiercehighschool.fpschools.org/
Location: 11002 18th Avenue East, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA
Phone: (253)298-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fphscards
Twitter: @FPHScards

Last week was a great week to be a Cardinal! Our Homecoming festivities gave us so many opportunities to celebrate our school, spend time together, and make memories. Our ASB students deserve a huge thank you for the creativity, energy, and care they put into making it all happen. A special thank you, too, to Trisha Tracy for supporting our student leaders and helping bring their ideas to life.

One of my favorite parts of being a principal is watching students create something for their school community. Behind last week’s fun were hours of planning, problem-solving, and teamwork. I’m proud of our ASB kiddos for stepping up and giving their classmates a week to remember.

Thank you to the staff and families who helped make Homecoming week possible—and to every student who joined in the fun. It was a wonderful reminder of how much we have to celebrate here at FPHS.

October 14, 21, 28: 90 Min Early Release

November 11: No School-Veterans Day

November 25: 3.5 Hours Early Release @ 11:15AM

November 26-27: No School- Thanksgiving Holiday

November 4, 18: 90 Min Early Release

December 9, 16: 90 Min Early Release

December 21- Jan 1: No School- Winter Break

My Role at FPHS: ELA Teacher

Favorite Hobbies: ​Skiing, gaming, reading, traveling

Favorite Book:​ What it’s like to Go to War- Karl Marlanetes

Favorite Quote: "Earn what you want" Mikaela Shiffrin.

My Role at FPHS: One on One paraeducator

Favorite Hobbies: Dungeons and Dragons

Favorite Movie: Spirited Away.

Favorite Quote: "Why do we fall down? To learn to pick ourselves up." From Batman Begins.

Tuesday, October 27 | 6:00 p.m. James Sales Elementary School Cafeteria 1301 113th St. S.

Join us to learn about recommendations from the FPS Safety Taskforce and share your thoughts on future school safety priorities.

Language interpretation services and childcare will be available. Email district staff by October 23 to request interpretation services or register for childcare.

Franklin Pierce Schools partners with community organizations to connect students and families with additional support, including food, housing, health, mental health, and other essential resources.

Families can also find specialized support for students experiencing housing instability, homelessness, foster care, or other out-of-home placement.

Explore community resources and available support

Need help finding the right resource? Contact the Family and Community Partnerships Office at 253-298-3000 or aprice@fpschools.org.

Franklin Pierce High School is looking for dedicated volunteers to make a difference in our school community. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to get more involved, we’d love to have your support!

Interested? Reach out to Bonita Lee at blee@fpschools.org or call 253-298-3837. Click the button below to learn more about becoming an approved volunteer through the district. Let’s work together to make this school year unforgettable for our students! 🌟