⛳️ Fairways & Fitness is taking it outside!🏌️♀️🏌️♂️
Our new high school Fairways and Fitness class is putting their practice into play! After spending time learning and practicing on our golf simulator, students hit the course last week for a 9-hole par-3 course around campus.☀️⛳️
#FRAcademics
Our new high school Fairways and Fitness class is putting their practice into play! After spending time learning and practicing on our golf simulator, students hit the course last week for a 9-hole par-3 course around campus.☀️⛳️
#FRAcademics
Reminder: 10th–11th Graders will participate in the PSAT, Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Dear High School Families,
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10th and 11th-grade students will take the PSAT at no cost to them. Students in 9th and 12th grades will participate in asynchronous learning and will not report to school.
Here’s what you and your student need to know prior to attending the PSAT:
10th and 11th graders will utilize their regular morning bus route to arrive at school on Oct. 7.
PSAT testing will start promptly at 7:30 a.m. Make-up testing is not available.
Testing will take approximately 2.5 hours, and students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m.
The PSATs are administered online.
Personal macBooks with bluebook testing app installed and verified are allowed.
School-issued Chromebooks are allowed.
Personal Chromebooks ARE NOT PERMITTED under any circumstances.
All students will receive additional instruction via Schoology from their teachers.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. FRSH is excited to provide students with this testing opportunity in preparation for their futures.
Sincerely,
Ron Suvak
FRSH Principal
🎉👑 Congratulations to our 2026 Franklin Regional Homecoming King and Queen! 👑🎉
Jadyn Tysarcyzk and Enzo Azzolina were crowned during halftime at the Panther Football game tonight, Friday, Oct. 2. This proud tradition celebrates student leadership, school spirit, and Panther Pride. 🐾💙💛
We are so proud of our entire Homecoming Court for representing Franklin Regional with excellence and enthusiasm! 📷 Big thank you to @fisher.fotos for capturing this moment and to @brian_nicklaus_jewelry for donating this year's crowns. #PantherPride #FRHomecoming2026
Winter Sports & Athletic Physical Registration Opens October 6, 2026
Franklin Regional students in grades 6–12 who plan to participate in a winter sport must complete the required registration and athletic physical documentation through FamilyID.
Register through FamilyID:
https://www.familyid.com/franklin-regional-athletics
Important Dates & Deadlines
October 6, 2026
🏀 Winter Sports Registration Opens on FamilyID.
November 18, 2026, at 10 p.m.
⏰ Registration Deadline
FamilyID will close at 10 p.m. Students must be registered and have Section 6 (CIPPE) submitted by this deadline.
This deadline applies to ALL high school and middle school winter sports teams.
November 23, 2026, at 5 p.m.
FamilyID will re-open for winter sports registration.
PIAA Winter Sports Start Dates
Please review the PIAA schedule of winter sports start dates and registration requirements to make sure all required documentation is completed before your student’s sport begins.
Questions? Please contact the Franklin Regional Athletics Department.
Franklin Regional students in grades 6–12 who plan to participate in a winter sport must complete the required registration and athletic physical documentation through FamilyID.
Register through FamilyID:
https://www.familyid.com/franklin-regional-athletics
Important Dates & Deadlines
October 6, 2026
🏀 Winter Sports Registration Opens on FamilyID.
November 18, 2026, at 10 p.m.
⏰ Registration Deadline
FamilyID will close at 10 p.m. Students must be registered and have Section 6 (CIPPE) submitted by this deadline.
This deadline applies to ALL high school and middle school winter sports teams.
November 23, 2026, at 5 p.m.
FamilyID will re-open for winter sports registration.
PIAA Winter Sports Start Dates
Please review the PIAA schedule of winter sports start dates and registration requirements to make sure all required documentation is completed before your student’s sport begins.
Questions? Please contact the Franklin Regional Athletics Department.
Congratulations to the 2026 Franklin Regional World Language 🌍🗣️and National Honor Society Inductees!🏅Students were inducted into the two societies on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. As academic leaders, they demonstrate excellence in the district's 5Cs (communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship) in their daily work. 🌟 These two distinguished organizations celebrate academic achievement 📖, leadership 🤝, and global awareness 📚✈️ Congratulations to all!
Franklin Regional Seniors Humna Anzaar, Akash Arkalgud, and Vedanth Reddyvari were recognized for scoring in the top 1% of all PSAT/NMSQT test takers nationwide. This qualifies them as National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists. Congratulations!
Dear High School Families,
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10th and 11th-grade students will take the PSAT at no cost to them. Students in 9th and 12th grades will participate in asynchronous learning and will not report to school.
Here’s what you and your student need to know prior to attending the PSAT:
10th and 11th graders will utilize their regular morning bus route to arrive at school on Oct. 7.
PSAT testing will start promptly at 7:30 a.m. Make-up testing is not available.
Testing will take approximately 2.5 hours, and students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m.
The PSATs are administered online.
Personal macBooks with bluebook testing app installed and verified are allowed.
School-issued Chromebooks are allowed.
Personal Chromebooks ARE NOT PERMITTED under any circumstances.
All students will receive additional instruction via Schoology from their teachers.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. FRSH is excited to provide students with this testing opportunity in preparation for their futures.
Sincerely,
Ron Suvak
FRSH Principal
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10th and 11th-grade students will take the PSAT at no cost to them. Students in 9th and 12th grades will participate in asynchronous learning and will not report to school.
Here’s what you and your student need to know prior to attending the PSAT:
10th and 11th graders will utilize their regular morning bus route to arrive at school on Oct. 7.
PSAT testing will start promptly at 7:30 a.m. Make-up testing is not available.
Testing will take approximately 2.5 hours, and students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m.
The PSATs are administered online.
Personal macBooks with bluebook testing app installed and verified are allowed.
School-issued Chromebooks are allowed.
Personal Chromebooks ARE NOT PERMITTED under any circumstances.
All students will receive additional instruction via Schoology from their teachers.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. FRSH is excited to provide students with this testing opportunity in preparation for their futures.
Sincerely,
Ron Suvak
FRSH Principal
🦎🔬 Our first graders recently explored animal adaptations and survival through an exciting hands-on activity led by Monica Graziani and her Biotechnology and Anatomy students from the senior high school! 🐾 Serving as mentors, our high school students worked directly with our first graders, extending their learning from the Mystery Science curriculum. 🧪✨This collaboration provided our high school students with an authentic opportunity to practice leadership, scientific communication, and laboratory skills while giving our youngest learners an exciting introduction to the awe of science. 🌱🔬
Most importantly, this experience was a wonderful example of citizenship, where our students learn from one another, serve as mentors, and help build a stronger school community. 💙🐾👏
Most importantly, this experience was a wonderful example of citizenship, where our students learn from one another, serve as mentors, and help build a stronger school community. 💙🐾👏
Congratulations to Maria DeBone, FR Class of 2016, on an incredible achievement! 🏆🏆
Maria has been making her mark behind the scenes at KDKA-TV, working as a producer for Pittsburgh Today Live. Her hard work and talent have recently earned her two Emmy Awards for her work on the show!
We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our Franklin Regional alumni and the amazing things they’re doing in their careers. Congratulations, Maria! 💙💛
Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾
Maria has been making her mark behind the scenes at KDKA-TV, working as a producer for Pittsburgh Today Live. Her hard work and talent have recently earned her two Emmy Awards for her work on the show!
We’re proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our Franklin Regional alumni and the amazing things they’re doing in their careers. Congratulations, Maria! 💙💛
Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾
🎓 Celebrating Academic Excellence at Franklin Regional! 🎓
Franklin Regional School District proudly announces that 21 current and former students have earned the distinguished AP Capstone Diploma from the College Board.
To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must achieve scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research, as well as four additional AP courses. This achievement highlights our students' ability to think critically, conduct independent research, and communicate effectively on complex topics.
Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding achievement:
12th Grade Recipients:
Human Anzaar
Jayashree Badwe
Elsa Bandli
Grace Copeland
Madison Hill
Roger Huang
Regan Lynch
Madalynn McGee
Lily McKenna
Adarsh Medipalli
Jenna Munkittrick
Tanisha Narayani
Vedanth Reddyvari
Caroline Shirley
Olivia Zalewski
Scarlett Zelnak
Graduated Recipients:
Regan Karda
Cruise Lamanna
Matthew Morcos
Zane Naseem
Abiram Yadlapalli
Franklin Regional School District proudly announces that 21 current and former students have earned the distinguished AP Capstone Diploma from the College Board.
To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must achieve scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research, as well as four additional AP courses. This achievement highlights our students' ability to think critically, conduct independent research, and communicate effectively on complex topics.
Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding achievement:
12th Grade Recipients:
Human Anzaar
Jayashree Badwe
Elsa Bandli
Grace Copeland
Madison Hill
Roger Huang
Regan Lynch
Madalynn McGee
Lily McKenna
Adarsh Medipalli
Jenna Munkittrick
Tanisha Narayani
Vedanth Reddyvari
Caroline Shirley
Olivia Zalewski
Scarlett Zelnak
Graduated Recipients:
Regan Karda
Cruise Lamanna
Matthew Morcos
Zane Naseem
Abiram Yadlapalli
Last Wednesday, the FRHS Counseling Department hosted the 4th Annual Fall College Rep Visit Day. Juniors and Seniors were invited to meet with over 30 College and Trade School Representatives to learn about admissions, majors and programs, and future opportunities. FRSH's larger College, Career, and Trade/Technical School Fair will occur in the Spring for all students in grades 9–12.
🎉👑 Congratulations to the 2026 Homecoming Court! 👑🎉
We are proud to announce this year’s Franklin Regional Homecoming Court! Nominees for Queen are Jocelyn Bertagna, Myla Brinker, Lilyana DePaolo, Lilly Nagoda, Emma Ralston, and Jadyn Tysarcyzk. Nominees for King are Enzo Azzolina, Ben Chiarizio, Reid Farberow, Isaac Marcano, Aaron Novelli, and Logan Walter. These students represent Panther Pride, leadership, and school spirit, and the King and Queen will be crowned at the Oct. 2 football game.
A special thank-you to @brian_nicklaus_jewelry for generously donating this year’s crowns! 💎✨
We are proud to announce this year’s Franklin Regional Homecoming Court! Nominees for Queen are Jocelyn Bertagna, Myla Brinker, Lilyana DePaolo, Lilly Nagoda, Emma Ralston, and Jadyn Tysarcyzk. Nominees for King are Enzo Azzolina, Ben Chiarizio, Reid Farberow, Isaac Marcano, Aaron Novelli, and Logan Walter. These students represent Panther Pride, leadership, and school spirit, and the King and Queen will be crowned at the Oct. 2 football game.
A special thank-you to @brian_nicklaus_jewelry for generously donating this year’s crowns! 💎✨
Last weekend, a group of students represented the FR Marching Band during the Pitt Band Annual Band Day on Saturday, Sept. 12. 💙💛Throughout the day, Franklin Regional musicians rehearsed alongside Pitt band members, learned advanced marching techniques, and gained insight into the dedication and teamwork required at the collegiate level. 🎺🎷FR joined the Pitt Marching Band to perform a pregame concert at Acrisure Stadium and had the opportunity to connect with other local marching bands.
Congratulations to 10th grader Reese Regelski, who was named one of the Westmoreland County athletes of the week. Reese is currently a starting striker for the FR Girls Varsity soccer team. Keep up the great work! 👏 ⚽ https://triblive.com/sports/westmoreland-county-athletes-of-the-week-franklin-regionals-reese-regelski-norwins-tanner-johnson/
Over the weekend, FRSH team member Lisa Fako received $1000 at the Pitt game after entering a raffle! 🎉 The funding will support additional school supplies, and in FR fashion, Ms. Fako decided to share the winnings with the rest of her English Department team. Congratulations! 💙
Dear Franklin Regional Families,
K–12 parent access to Schoology is now available. If you have yet to sign in to your Schoology account, please follow the instructions attached.
Thank you,
FR Communications
K–12 parent access to Schoology is now available. If you have yet to sign in to your Schoology account, please follow the instructions attached.
Thank you,
FR Communications
Last Wednesday, FR's Varsity cheerleaders kicked off the Primary School's new year by attending the ROAR assembly 📣 to help teach our littlest learners what ROAR stands for! 🐾💙
💙💛 Join Franklin Regional as it kicks off its 👑 Homecoming weekend on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 5:30 p.m. for the annual bonfire at the senior high school! Proceeds will benefit individual clubs with games, activities, food, beverages, and lots of fun! Special guests include the Panther Marching Band and Cheer Squad! 🐾 You don't want to miss this!
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🌎📚 Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay, and we know that reading has an incredible impact on a child’s life. Books open doors to new ideas, new worlds, and endless possibilities. ❤️📖
The Franklin Regional Panther Foundation is proud to support a love of reading from an early age through our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Through this program, children under the age of 5 who reside in the Franklin Regional School District can receive a free, age-appropriate book delivered to their home every month, helping families build a home library and creating special opportunities to read together. 📬📚
💙 Do you have a young child who could benefit? Sign up today!
Let’s work together to put more books into the hands of our youngest learners and inspire a lifelong love of reading. 🌟
🐾 Read. Imagine. Grow.
https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
The Franklin Regional Panther Foundation is proud to support a love of reading from an early age through our partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Through this program, children under the age of 5 who reside in the Franklin Regional School District can receive a free, age-appropriate book delivered to their home every month, helping families build a home library and creating special opportunities to read together. 📬📚
💙 Do you have a young child who could benefit? Sign up today!
Let’s work together to put more books into the hands of our youngest learners and inspire a lifelong love of reading. 🌟
🐾 Read. Imagine. Grow.
https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
There's no school on Monday, Sept. 7, in honor of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
