Franklin County Schools is moving forward with its plans for a Virtual Learning Academy next year.

Lucas Sullivan is just starting out in school, but he’s making a big impression.

Franklin County Schools has planned upcoming preschool screenings for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Amanda Heacock, the youth service center coordinator for Western Hills and Bondurant, remembers how special shopping for new school shoes was when she was a student.

Western Hills senior Gabe True is wrapping up a successful high school career.

Franklin County High School will celebrate prom and graduation this year.

Elkhorn Middle School and Capital Day School each had one student place in the top 10 at the KAAC (Kentucky Association for Academic Competition) Governor’s Cup state competition.

It was about a week ago that Bondurant’s academic team finished second in the state Governor’s Cup quick recall competition.

The Western Hills High School Academic Team placed in the top 20 at the Kentucky Association for Academic Competition State Academic Team Tournament last weekend.

The Franklin County High School Site-Based Decision Making Council is accepting nominations for 21-22 SBDM Parent Representatives from April 12-21.  

In a school year filled with challenges caused by COVID-19, Bondurant’s Nathan Carpenter has made an impression on his teachers.

The Franklin County Schools Board of Education heard Monday about enrollment projections for the 2021-22 school year and what that could mean for certified staff.

Last year, when Kennedy Owens celebrated her seventh birthday, it was with a party at church.

After spending nearly the entire school year in virtual instruction, Franklin County Schools will return to full time in-person instruction beginning March 8.

Franklin County High School had some French textbooks in storage that it was no longer using.

Franklin County senior Phillip Peiffer has made a name for himself on the football field, but he’s been equally successful in the classroom.

Editor's Note: This story was updated at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 with comments from board member BeLinda Henson.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is looking to fill 14 vacancies on the 2021-22 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, a group that provides input to the state commissioner of education.

Thanks to their performances at Saturday’s KAAC Regional Governor’s Cup, four members of the Western Hills academic team have advanced to state competition. It is the most students the school has ever advanced to the state Governor’s Cup.

After the first month of 2021 brought a record number of coronavirus cases locally, Franklin County seems to be on the downside of the spike.

Kari Hyatt said she and her husband, Adam, had talked about what to do for their 40th birthdays this year.

Editor's note: This story was updated at 9:48 a.m. on Feb. 5 to add Southworth's comments.

With some Franklin County Schools students heading back to the classroom next week, the district has made a few changes in its meal program.

Alyssa Mitchell’s work ethic has caught the attention of her teachers at Bondurant Middle School.

Editor's note: This story was updated at 1:27 p.m. on Feb. 4 to add the COVID-19 case numbers for the county and the combined case numbers at the two locations where a number of COVID-19 cases originated for the week of Jan. 23-29.

All the Franklin County Schools K-12 personnel who signed up for COVID-19 vaccinations have received their first dose.

The Bondurant Middle School Academic Team took homes its fourth consecutive Region 9 Governor’s Cup Championship with 54 points total. Scott County was second with 15 points.

Franklin County Schools is looking for a few substitute teachers.

Madison Cheek is an active member of the Franklin County High School FFA chapter, serving as a chapter officer (reporter) and helping plan events, fundraisers and community service activities as part of her duties.

Franklin County Schools’ plan to return to in-person instruction has been delayed by at least a week.

Keelan Pulliam has lived all over the country and done work overseas, but he’s never forgotten that his success started as a member of the Franklin County High School FFA chapter.

Western Hills academic team soundly defeated its competition at the 41st District Governor’s Cup on Saturday.

A hands-on class taken virtually can be challenging, but Franklin County High School’s Liz Anderson has been handing it well.

Franklin County Schools received some good news in a special board meeting Tuesday.

Eight local students were honored by the Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission and Kentucky Heritage Council on Monday for expressing themselves creatively through essays, visual art and poetry.

Mallory Anderson is a big asset to Franklin County High School teacher Shawn Stacy, and her work as a peer tutor has made her the WesBanco Student of the Week.

The state Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. are accepting nominations for 2022 Kentucky Teacher Awards.

Franklin County Schools is staying with virtual instruction through Jan. 15.

Several years ago, when I turned 50, two friends made a DVD for me, recording birthday wishes from people around the community.

School, with its virtual learning, has been a challenge for students this year.

The Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission recently announced winners for its poetry, art, and essay contests for elementary, middle and high school students in Kentucky.