Good morning! It's a snowy cold morning! All Pendleton County Schools will be closed today, Thursday, December 11, 2025. We hope everyone stays safe and warm.

Good evening! All Pendleton County Schools will be operating on a 3-Hour Delay Thursday, December 11, 2025. Please stay safe and warm.

Update:
Based on the pending weather forecast and our concern for the safety of staff and students, All Pendleton County Schools will be closed Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Based on the pending weather forecast and our concern for the safety of staff and students, All Pendleton County Schools will be closed Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Good evening! All Pendleton County Schools will be operating on a 3-Hour Delay Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Well, it's me again! All Pendleton County Schools will be closed Monday, December 8, 2025. This will be Non-Traditional Instructional Day # 3. Students will need to complete Summer Saver Day Lesson 3. Stay safe and warm.

Good morning! All Pendleton County Schools will be operating on a 2-Hour Delay Monday, December 8, 2025. Stay safe and warm.

Weβre excited for our upcoming Christmas Spirit Dress-Up Days! The fun begins on Monday, December 15th.

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.

Feeling overwhelmed this season? ParentGuidance.org is here with free support for parents. Visit https://www.parentguidance.org for more information.

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 yearβafter the release of her next book!
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 yearβafter the release of her next book!

Don't forget tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12th, is "Bank at School. Please make sure your student brings some money to deposit if they have an account. It is not too late to sign up. You can still submit their application, and they can make a deposit. There is no minimum deposit amount.

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 veteransβ 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

π Celebrating Student Success! π
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 4β6 also received special recognition for their success on last yearβs state testing.
We are so proud of all our students and the progress they are making each day. π Please take a moment to celebrate your student β whether they received a certificate or not β because they work hard every single day to learn, grow, and do their best!
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 4β6 also received special recognition for their success on last yearβs state testing.
We are so proud of all our students and the progress they are making each day. π Please take a moment to celebrate your student β whether they received a certificate or not β because they work hard every single day to learn, grow, and do their best!


π A Heartfelt Thank-You! π
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/
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/


