🦅 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, and at Franklin, we’re celebrating ALL of the amazing people who help our students SOAR each day! From classrooms to cafeteria to custodians to admin staff—every staff member plays an important role in your child’s education.
We’ve attached staff “favorites” lists to help families who would like to show appreciation in a personal way and let our teachers and staff know how much they mean. A kind note, a small gesture, or a heartfelt thank you can go a long way! (If the link doesn't work, please let us know and we will try again.)
At Franklin, we believe together we SOAR! 🦅💙💛 Help us make this a fun and uplifting week for the incredible staff who support our students every day.
https://wvk12-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/karla_carpenter_k12_wv_us/IgD1uFQphgPeS4-WdjQP6CbtAeqiqgo-pI3ojSzkC5_Zz1Q?e=xBqDDY
We’ve attached staff “favorites” lists to help families who would like to show appreciation in a personal way and let our teachers and staff know how much they mean. A kind note, a small gesture, or a heartfelt thank you can go a long way! (If the link doesn't work, please let us know and we will try again.)
At Franklin, we believe together we SOAR! 🦅💙💛 Help us make this a fun and uplifting week for the incredible staff who support our students every day.
https://wvk12-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/karla_carpenter_k12_wv_us/IgD1uFQphgPeS4-WdjQP6CbtAeqiqgo-pI3ojSzkC5_Zz1Q?e=xBqDDY
Our stewardesses, Mikenna and Alexa, did an outstanding job sharing with the WCS superintendent, BOE members, and community what it truly means to be a Franklin Falcon on a “Journey to Learn, Grow, and SOAR.”
LSIC Showcase at South tonight from 6-7:30!
CONGRATULATIONS to Natalie and Liam, who were our SOAR Students of the week!
CONGRATULATIONS to Tanner and Clayton, who were our SOAR Students of the week!
Summer is a time to relax and recharge—but it’s also a great opportunity to continue learning and growing skills! Wood County Schools is offering several options to help students stay sharp without taking up all of their summer.
We encourage you to take a few minutes to review the attached information and see what opportunities might be a good fit for your child. These programs are designed to keep skills strong, build confidence, and help students start the new school year ready to succeed!
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer2026
We encourage you to take a few minutes to review the attached information and see what opportunities might be a good fit for your child. These programs are designed to keep skills strong, build confidence, and help students start the new school year ready to succeed!
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/summer2026
It’s no joke… we FINALLY got to use our book vending machine yesterday! 📚🎉
Now, our SOAR Students of the Week will receive a token to pick out their very own book as part of their reward—how awesome is that?!
We made sure to celebrate all of our SOAR students from earlier this year by letting them grab their books too. So many smiles, so much excitement, and a whole lot of reading ahead! 💙📖
Now, our SOAR Students of the Week will receive a token to pick out their very own book as part of their reward—how awesome is that?!
We made sure to celebrate all of our SOAR students from earlier this year by letting them grab their books too. So many smiles, so much excitement, and a whole lot of reading ahead! 💙📖
CONGRATULATIONS to Noble and Christian who were our SOAR Students of the week this week!
💙 Franklin Falcons Wear Blue – April 2 💙
Join us on Thursday, April 2, as Franklin Elementary comes together to support Autism Awareness & Acceptance Day by wearing BLUE!
This is a special opportunity for our staff and students to show love, understanding, and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Why it matters:
✨ Autism affects 1 in 36 children, meaning many of our students, friends, and families are directly impacted.
✨ Students with autism bring unique strengths—creativity, attention to detail, honesty, and different ways of thinking that enrich our school community.
✨ Awareness leads to acceptance, and acceptance creates a school where every child feels valued, included, and supported.
✨ Small acts of kindness and understanding can make a BIG difference in a child’s confidence and success.
Let’s show our Franklin pride by wearing blue and continuing to build a school where everyone belongs. 💙
Join us on Thursday, April 2, as Franklin Elementary comes together to support Autism Awareness & Acceptance Day by wearing BLUE!
This is a special opportunity for our staff and students to show love, understanding, and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Why it matters:
✨ Autism affects 1 in 36 children, meaning many of our students, friends, and families are directly impacted.
✨ Students with autism bring unique strengths—creativity, attention to detail, honesty, and different ways of thinking that enrich our school community.
✨ Awareness leads to acceptance, and acceptance creates a school where every child feels valued, included, and supported.
✨ Small acts of kindness and understanding can make a BIG difference in a child’s confidence and success.
Let’s show our Franklin pride by wearing blue and continuing to build a school where everyone belongs. 💙
CONGRATULATIONS to Naomi and Piper M., who were our SOAR Students of the week this week!
Franklin Falcons, this Friday is a BIG DAY--It's National Scribble Day!!
We'll be celebrating Scribble Spot in fun ways throughout the entire day, AND students can come to school dressed as Scribble Spot!
The excitement doesn't stop there!
The class with the best attendance for the week will earn the chance to "scribble" Ms. Sloan with silly string!
Millie and Ainsley will get to pie Ms. Carpenter as their reward for completing Finn's Mission for the Kids Heart Challenge!
We will also finally recognize our high selllers and winners from the chocolate fundraiser, who will have the opportunity to pie or silly string Mr. McIntyre!
It's going to be a fun-filled day you won't want to miss!
Picture Day is Coming – Info + Offer Included
Lifetouch is celebrating 90 years of school photography in 2026, and we have operated with a single mission for each of those 90 years – to safely capture milestone moments for families to cherish.
We’re looking forward to Picture Day – and we hope you are as well! Protecting the integrity of your student’s data is our highest priority: click here to view our rigorous safety and security policies.
Lifetouch has always focused on the bigger picture: for 90 years, we've set the industry standard in student data privacy. You can – and should – expect that your child’s data is safe. Here are a few of the ways that Lifetouch safeguards your student’s information:
SOC 2 and FERPA compliance
Annual background checks for all photographers
End-to-end image encryption
Secure image processing and uploading
In-house printing labs
Secure photo access for families to view and order student images
Spring pictures are a fun opportunity for your students to showcase their personalities – and a fun opportunity for you to capture that memory forever.
To thank you for your participation, please use S26SPRING for 20% off orders of $34.99 or more!
If you have questions, please visit Lifetouch.com/support-us.
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Ken Murphy,
Group Chief Executive Officer
Lifetouch is celebrating 90 years of school photography in 2026, and we have operated with a single mission for each of those 90 years – to safely capture milestone moments for families to cherish.
We’re looking forward to Picture Day – and we hope you are as well! Protecting the integrity of your student’s data is our highest priority: click here to view our rigorous safety and security policies.
Lifetouch has always focused on the bigger picture: for 90 years, we've set the industry standard in student data privacy. You can – and should – expect that your child’s data is safe. Here are a few of the ways that Lifetouch safeguards your student’s information:
SOC 2 and FERPA compliance
Annual background checks for all photographers
End-to-end image encryption
Secure image processing and uploading
In-house printing labs
Secure photo access for families to view and order student images
Spring pictures are a fun opportunity for your students to showcase their personalities – and a fun opportunity for you to capture that memory forever.
To thank you for your participation, please use S26SPRING for 20% off orders of $34.99 or more!
If you have questions, please visit Lifetouch.com/support-us.
Ken Murphy signature
Ken Murphy,
Group Chief Executive Officer
Football camp for 4th and 5th grade
Wow!!! We are so close to reaching the final book fair goal! Check out how we did so far! Way to go everyone! Tomorrow is the final day for students to shop in the morning. At noon, the fair will be closed to prepare unsold merchandise to be shipped back. Parents, you rock!
Deadline has been extended until Monday!
Kids Heart Challenge donations are due tomorrow! It's not too late to make one more push for donations tonight and ask donors if their companies match donations. We’re having a blast getting healthier and helping kids with special hearts!
The Scholastic Book Fair will be tomorrow (3/17) through Friday (3/20) of this week! Students can purchase books with cash or money that has been loaded onto their e-Wallet.
To setup an e-Wallet, please visit this site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/franklinelementarycenter
To setup an e-Wallet, please visit this site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/franklinelementarycenter
Due to snowy and icy conditions impacting a significant portion of the southern part of Wood County, Wood County Schools will now be closed today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. While some areas of the county may not be experiencing the same conditions, roadways in other areas remain hazardous. Because our buses and families travel across many different communities and road conditions, this decision was made to prioritize the safety of all students and staff throughout the entire county. We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure everyone can travel safely.
Due to various road conditions throughout the county, Wood County Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
CONGRATULATIONS to Sarah and Miley, who were our SOAR Students of the week this week!
There is still time, and a few spaces remain—reserve your child’s spot in Pre-K at Wood County Schools today.
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/pre-k
https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/pre-k
