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Good morning Franklin families,
And this is it – the final week of the 2026 school year. It’s been a good year! We are proud to have earned the EL Education full credential this year and we look forward to digging in and continuing to build on a solid foundation next year! Thank you all for being active and engaged members of our community and partnering with us to prepare our students for the futures they want and deserve.
Truthfully, I think nearly everyone who works in a school enters the last week with a grim determination to just survive. Things get squirrely. Stress levels run high, there are still tests and final assignments, but not much instruction left. Even students who are excited for summer have that extra energy that comes with big changes in routines. Let’s all extend a little extra grace and patience toward one another.
Although we’re winding down, it’s a busy week. Students in 5th and 8th grades and in Biology have their final state exam tomorrow. We are also retesting students who scored just below a 3 (proficient) on the tests that have already been administered and giving make up tests. Retesting and make up tests will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday we celebrate our 8th grade “Moving Up” ceremony and Friday is high school graduation.
Wednesday is a full day and Friday is an early release day. We will not have afterschool Beyond the Bell services on Friday. Our staff will all be ready for the weekend!
If you haven’t had the chance yet, please remember to complete our very short survey. We will review the results with our School Improvement Team and Board of Directors and use the data to help us identify areas for deeper investigation: Parent Feedback Survey
Thank you for choosing Franklin and for partnering with us to prepare students for the futures they create. We hope you have a wonderful summer!
Upcoming Events
Mon, June 1
- 5th and 8th grade science EOG, Biology EOC – students must be on time!
Tues, June 2
- Make Up Exams & Retesting
Wed, June 3 – full school day
- Make Up Exams & Retesting
Thurs, June 4
- 6:00 pm: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony – FSI Gym
Fri, June 5 – Last Day of School
- Early Release (12:45/1:00) – No BtB Afterschool or Clubs
- 6:00 pm: High School Graduation @ AB Tech
Save the Dates!
Tues, June 9
- 6:00 pm: Board of Directors Meeting
Fri, June 12
- 9 am – 12 noon: School Improvement Team meeting (at FSI)
Sat, July 11
- Parent Crew Rummage Sale
Sun, July 19
- 1 – 4 pm: Parent Crew Summer Meet Up @ BCSP. Middle School 1 – 3 pm, High School 3 – 4 pm
Keep up with all our school events!
FSI Community Calendar – add our events to your google calendar
2025-2026 Yearlong Calendar – updated
Bolts Athletics
Summer reminder – schedule your sports physicals! Have a great summer!
Parent Crew
July 19th will be the summer meetup at Buncombe County Sports Park. Come hang out with us and meet other parents and families, 1 PM to 3 PM for middle school and 3pm-4 pm for High School. Kona Ice will be there, and the Parent Crew will be selling merchandise and snacks!
We need donations for our Rummage Sale planned for Saturday, 07/11
Drop off donations at the school: Thursday 06/10 9 am-4 pm, 06/22-06/26 9 am-4 pm
07/06-07/10 9 am-4 pm. Need to make an appointment outside of these hours or have questions? Contact: parentcrew@thefsi.us. DO NOT DROP OFF items when the school is closed or outside of these days/times.
Sign up to help Parent Crew sort donations for the rummage sale as they come in:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848A5AA22ABFF2-64335627-fsirummage
We welcome the following donations: Clean clothes (no stains or rips) for ages 10 and up—please sort into adult and children’s categories if possible; clean, working toys (no baby gear); books; functional electronics, Dishes (clean and free of chips); home art and decor; exercise equipment.
All proceeds will support staff appreciation and enhance our students’ school experience. Contribute items that you believe will sell!
Any items that remain unsold will be donated to a local non-profit thrift store following the event.
Save the dates for next year’s Parent Crew Meetings:
- September 10 8:30AM at the school
- October 8 8:30 AM at the school
- November 12 6:30PM online only
Every school year, we start a new mailing and interest list for the Parent Crew. Please sign up to receive emails directly from the Parent Crew, and let us know about what type of things you would like to be involved with. https://forms.gle/5sBhybJqYYdY32yU6
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
You can find our menus online: https://www.franklinschoolofinnovation.org/parents/nutrition/
We are Hiring!
We are currently hiring Bus Drivers and a facility position. We are also hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. For the bus driver and facility position, contact Deeana Bennett via jobs@thefsi.us
Teaching opportunities are posted on our school website. If you know a fantastic teacher, please help us spread the word!
Reminders
We Have a Few Spots for 5th Grade!
Do you know a wonderful family with a rising 5th grader? We have a few spots available for the 2026-2027 school year. Filling these spots helps us offset the terrible state budget situation. We also love bringing students in for our 5th grade year – our team does a terrific job of onboarding students and helping them learn what it means to be an FSI Bolt. Help us serve as many students as we can! We can also accept a few more students for 11th and 12th grade. This can be a great opportunity for students who are looking for more support as they begin planning for college. With a full-time College & Career Counselor and support through Crew and our teachers, our students have access to strong post-secondary support. We are full with wait lists for all other grades at this time.
Host an International Student
NC 4-H International Is seeking host families for summer month-long or year-long high school exchange students.
They have 16 youth delegates from Japan (and one from Taiwan), ages 12-17, who need host families for 3.5 weeks this summer! They are also seeking families for year-long high school exchange students! Find out more by joining an information session on Zoom:
Summer Inbound Month-Long Program Information Session – Thursday, April 30, 7:00pm (rescheduled from April 23)- Register here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZveOkEB_RCWGJ-o4LhUKEg
Academic Year-Long Program Information Session – Tuesday, April 28, 7:00pm – Register here: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/9BD8-iJsSjG_5tlZfPLNug
Contact for questions: Caitlin Clineff, NC4-Hinternationalprogram@ncsu.edu, or contact FSI parent and host Tara Shields, 615-500-3370,shields.tara@gmail.com
FSI Business Directory – submit your business to be included
We are compiling a directory of our family owned businesses. If you would like to be included in the directory, submit your business information here. The directory will be available on our website and in the newsletter. Let’s keep it local!
Free Resources for Resilience Community Events
Passing this along from our friends at Resources for Resilience!
Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit sharing practical tools and educational trainings to help individuals and teams manage stress and prevent burnout in themselves and others. They are currently offering FREE programming for WNC residents and professionals, now through June. Many of our offerings also include CEU professional credit through Area L AHEC! Space is limited for these no-cost opportunities, so interested participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot. Learn more here: https://conta.cc/3NBqYiU
Who Do I Go To When….
Whether you are new to FSI or returning, we know you have questions and want to help you find the best answers! This handy guide can help you connect. We do our best to respond to questions within 24 hours. We do not expect school staff to respond outside of school hours. Click here to access the guide: Who do I go to when…
