Franklin Elementary School

FSA Meeting

3A preformed a presentation about the first Thanksgiving, made a timeline, learned a Native American song and dance, and built a model of the Mayflower.

We would like to wish all of our families a Happy Thanksgiving and we hope you enjoy time with your families over the next week. Here is our lunch menu for when we see you again in December.

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Just a reminder that all order forms for the FSA T-shirt fundraiser are due this Wednesday, November 17, 2025. Thank you for your continued support of Franklin Elementary School!

We were delighted to welcome local author Ginny Neil to our school yesterday! She read her newest book, Salamander Song, to students in grades 1 through 6.

Afterwards, Mrs. Neil led a fun and educational habitat and graphing activity with our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classes.

We love having Mrs. Neil with us and are already looking forward to her return next year—after the release of her next book!

Today we recognized and honored the veterans with students at FES by hosting a breakfast in their honor. Kindergarten students created artwork to express gratitude and appreciation for the veterans’ service and sacrifice.

It was brought to our attention that youth small shirts were not included on the FSA shirt fundraiser order form. Please note that this size is available for purchase. We apologize for any confusion.

Attendance winners!

FSA Meeting

🎉 Celebrating Student Success! 🎉

Yesterday, we held our End-of-the-First-Nine-Weeks Awards Ceremony, and what a wonderful celebration it was! Parents joined us to recognize and cheer on our hardworking students.

We honored students who earned A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, Top AR Readers, Citizenship, and Perfect Attendance. Students in grades 4–6 also received special recognition for their success on last year’s state testing.

We are so proud of all our students and the progress they are making each day. 🌟 Please take a moment to celebrate your student — whether they received a certificate or not — because they work hard every single day to learn, grow, and do their best!

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank-You! 🌟

On behalf of Franklin Elementary School, Pendleton County Schools, and Wendy Kisamore, Communities In Schools Coordinator, we would like to extend a huge thank-you to L&S Toyota, Shawn and Angela Ball, the Pack Family Foundation, and the Wing 2 Wing Foundation.

Thanks to their generosity, every school in West Virginia received a $1,500 check for the Communities In Schools program to support children. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and commitment to the well-being and success of children across our state.

Keep the Ball Rolling West Virginia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izJ39oiS1dc

West Virginia public schools receive over $1M donation to help students in need - https://www.wtrf.com/top-stories/west-virginia-public-schools-receive-over-1m-donation-to-help-students-in-need/

🎃 Great Panther Pumpkin Drop a Smashing Success! 🎃
On Monday, we held our annual Great Panther Pumpkin Drop, and it was an absolute hit! Out of 28 pumpkins, seven survived the fall! The whole school gathered outside to watch, cheer, and celebrate everyone’s creative designs.
We couldn’t keep this fun tradition going without the help of T&K Market, Mr. Heavner, Mr. Wilburn, and Mr. Persson — thank you so much for your support!
🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
PKB – Bitsy
1A – Splat
1B – Pumpkin Pie
2A – Pumpkin Pie
2B – Mr. Pretzel
6th Grade Group – Groovy Chlorine Jr. the 2nd
6th Grade Individual – Kerns
What a great day of excitement, creativity, and Panther pride!

Franklin School Association is selling Franklin Elementary School Panther apparel. Order forms go home with students today. If you would like to order, please fill out the form on the back of the flyer that went home and return to your child's teacher with your payment. If you need another form, please call the school at 304-668-2206. Orders are due by Wednesday, November 19. All orders will be in and ready for Christmas! If you do not have a child in the school but would like to order, please contact Rose Plaugher or Rachel Mitchell by calling the school.

Tomorrow, Thursday, November 6th, is the retake day for fall pictures. This is for students who were absent on picture day or students who need their picture retaken. Pictures will be taken first thing in the morning, and the photographers won’t be here for long. If you’d like your child to have their picture retaken, please make sure they arrive at school on time.

These photos will be used in the yearbook, so encourage your child to come ready to share their best smile!

Who can resist a big pile of leaves? 🍂 Not our FES Kindergarteners! After their bowling alley reward, they spotted the perfect pile and got permission from Barb Hamilton to jump right in. Lots of giggles, smiles, and a few leaves in their hair! Thanks to Main Street UMC and Barb for the fall fun!

Last Wednesday, our Pre-K and Kindergarten students dressed up in their Halloween costumes and walked through town to trick-or-treat. They loved getting all the goodies! A big thank-you to all the businesses that participated.

Fourth graders enjoying some bowling and skating!

Last week, we celebrated Red Ribbon Week! This year’s theme was “Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.” Each day, students dressed up for a special theme to promote healthy choices and school spirit.

We were honored and excited to welcome Caid Kincaide, the WVU Mountaineer, to FES. He spoke with students about some of the things he does as the Mountaineer mascot and the importance of attending school regularly and staying drug-free.

Students also designed creative posters reflecting this year’s theme. The entries were impressive, and selecting the winners was no easy task!