Franklin County, TN School District

Halfway Highlights: Learning and Laughing at Huntland Summer Camp!

We are officially two weeks down, two weeks to go, and the Huntland Summer School Camp is absolutely buzzing! We are at the halfway mark of our four-week adventure, and our students have already packed in a summer’s worth of hands-on discovery, academic growth, and unforgettable memories.

Here is a look at what we've been up to during our first two weeks of fun in the sun!

🦋 Science with a Side of Sweetness
Science has come alive over the last fortnight through interactive projects that got everyone’s hands dirty—and occasionally a little sticky!

Butterfly Feeders: Campers crafted custom butterfly feeders and hung them high in the trees to welcome our fluttering friends. Of course, human curiosity got the best of a few brave souls who attempted to test the recipe, trying to catch a drop of the sugar-water nectar directly in their mouths!

Extreme Weather: Inside the classroom, students have been reading all about the wild world of extreme weather. The grand finale? Creating a roaring "tornado in a bottle" to see the mechanics of a vortex up close.

📚 Brain Power: Reading, Math, and RTI
While we’re making the most of the beautiful weather, we are also keeping our minds razor-sharp with creative math challenges and deep dives into literature.

Stuart Little Adventures: Our rising 4th graders have jumped headfirst into reading the classic novel, Stuart Little! They are having a blast following the big adventures of the charming, tiny mouse while strengthening their reading comprehension skills.

RTI Anywhere and Everywhere! Response to Intervention (RTI) hasn't been confined to a traditional, stuffy classroom these past two weeks. We’ve been taking our learning outside and into the breezeway, catching some beautiful fresh air while we sharpen our skills! Whether practicing in the shade of a tree or collaborating outdoors, learning happens everywhere here.

☀️ One-on-One and Fun in the Sun!
The true secret to these first two weeks has been our dedication to personalized, one-on-one attention. Every student is getting the individual support they need to thrive, building both confidence and skills. From targeted academic coaching in the breeze to high-fives on the playground, we are perfectly balancing hard work with pure, sun-drenched fun.

We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work so far. If the first two weeks were this amazing, we can't wait to see what the final two weeks of summer camp bring. Stay tuned!

Today is pickup day!! Pickup is available from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at FCHS. Pickup is located behind the school at the cafeteria loading dock.

We are rolling into Week 2 of our Summer Meals program! ☀️🍉

This Thursday, June 11th, our FCSD Nutrition Team will be back at Franklin County High School from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM distributing the next round of meal bundles.

Before the rush starts, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to our amazing Franklin County School Nutrition TN team!🍎 Organizing, packing, and distributing 7-day meal bundles for hundreds of kids is a massive task, and their hard work makes it all look easy. Thank you for keeping our community’s children fueled and healthy this summer!

👉 Important reminders for Thursday:
-Serving all children and teens 18 and under.
-Bundles are first-come, first-served (800 bundles available).
-Students must be present for pickup.
-Bundles consist of 7 days of breakfast and lunch!

Summer Learning Camp students will receive their 3-day weekend bundle at their learning site on Thursday.

See you Thursday! 🥑🕶️

We are rolling into Week 2 of our Summer Meals program! ☀️🍉

This Thursday, June 11th, our FCSD Nutrition Team will be back at Franklin County High School from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM distributing the next round of meal bundles.

Before the rush starts, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to our amazing Franklin County School Nutrition TN team!🍎 Organizing, packing, and distributing 7-day meal bundles for hundreds of kids is a massive task, and their hard work makes it all look easy. Thank you for keeping our community’s children fueled and healthy this summer!

👉 Important reminders for Thursday:
-Serving all children and teens 18 and under.
-Bundles are first-come, first-served (800 bundles available).
-Students must be present for pickup.
-Bundles consist of 7 days of breakfast and lunch!

Summer Learning Camp students will receive their 3-day weekend bundle at their learning site on Thursday.

See you Thursday! 🥑🕶️

🌺☀️ What an AMAZING first week of Summer Learning! ☀️🌺

Students and staff at the Rock Creek Summer Camp Site kicked off the summer in true luau style! The week started with smiles, high energy, and immense excitement as we welcomed our students into a fun, engaging learning environment.

📚 On Tuesday, we were thrilled to welcome members of Estill Naz as guest readers. We are incredibly grateful for their partnership and their generosity in providing snacks for all of our summer school students.

🐾 Students also enjoyed a special visit from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, who brought their K-9 unit for an engaging demonstration. Our students loved learning about the important role these highly trained dogs play in keeping our community safe.

Thank you to our community partners, staff, and families for helping make the first week of summer learning such a success. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the summer has in store!


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Sewanee Elementary School was featured in The Tennessee Magazine! Check out their article below.

Sewanee Elementary students and faculty are sharing what Sewanee means to them throughout the school’s centennial celebration. Read about it here. https://hubs.la/Q04hT05d0

This afternoon, we had the privilege of celebrating the incredible people who make Franklin County Schools such a special place. At our annual Recognition Reception, we honored our Teachers of the Year, Novice Teachers of the Year, Staff Members of the Year, Principal of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, and our dedicated retirees. ✨

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this special evening possible:
🍽️ FC Food Services
🧪 Mrs. Kim Collins & the HHS STEM Class
👩🏻‍🍳 Whitney Davis & the FCHS Culinary Class
⛪ Wi******er CP Church
🏫 FCSD Central Office
🛠️ Home Depot

Each school table was beautifully decorated with student artwork, making the evening even more personal and meaningful. THANK YOU to our art teachers for helping bring such creativity and heart to the celebration 👏🏻

It was a wonderful evening recognizing the dedication, passion, and impact of the people who make our district shine. ❤️

We are so proud of these Gators & Gatorettes! 👏🏼 Way to represent FC! 🐊♥️

We are so proud of this Trojan & Lady Trojan! 👏🏼 Way to represent FC! 💚✨

We are incredibly proud to share FCHS’s recognition from APAA for its outstanding commitment to expanding educational opportunities through rigorous AP (Advanced Placement) coursework. 👏🏼

For anyone unfamiliar, AP courses are college-level classes taught right in high school. They give students a chance to tackle challenging, advanced material and take an exam at the end of the year. Passing that exam can actually earn them college credits, saving time and tuition money down the road! 🎓💰

Through their partnership with AP Access for ALL and The Niswonger Foundation, Franklin County High School is ensuring that a student’s zip code does not determine their academic ceiling. FCHS describes these courses as “game changers” for creating greater equity, flexibility, and opportunity.

Thank you, Franklin County High School, for your dedication to supporting student success and leveling the playing field! ✨