Franklin High School

May 7th - Early Release Day for Students - Teacher Professional Development

May 7th - Meet the COUGARS Night 5-7pm "SAVE THE DATE!"

May 23rd - Early Release Day

May 26th - No School - Memorial Day

June 6th - Last Day of School - Early Release Day

🌟 Shoutout to our AMAZING parent volunteers! 🌟

We are so thankful for the incredible Cougar parents who give their time, talents, and hearts to support Franklin High School! Whether you're helping at events, working with student organizations, supporting PTSA, booster clubs, fine arts, or cheering on our athletes—you make a BIG difference! 🎭📣🏈🎶📚

Thank you for being an essential part of our Cougar Family. We appreciate YOU!

Franklin Community, registration is NOW OPEN! Secure your spot today by visiting episd.org/register to enroll! #FranklinPowerhouse #EPISD #ItStartsWithUs

Franklin Community — Have You Registered for the New School Year?

Online registration for the upcoming school year is now open, and we’re here to support you every step of the way!

To make the process easier, registration support mornings will be available at Cougar Central on the following dates:
📅 May 14, and May 21
🕖 7:00–8:15 AM (before school)

Our team will be ready to assist with any questions or help you complete your online registration. Let’s get ready for another great year at Franklin, Home of the Cougars!

📢 ¡Atención Padres de Franklin! Los exámenes STAAR de Fin de Curso se acercan. Aseguren la asistencia de sus hijos y eviten citas en esas fechas. 📝Información y calendario de exámenes: https://www.episd.org/o/fhs/page/staar-end-of-course-testing

📢 STAAR EOC Testing is coming this semester! 📚✏️

We’ve got you covered with tutoring sessions to help you prepare and succeed! 💪🔥 Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your confidence and ace the test!

History Teacher Happenings

Shoutout to Karina Echavarri for her amazing community involvement! From helping open the Mexican American Cultural Center to bringing in powerful voices for her students, she's a true advocate for Mexican American Studies in our border town. Way to go, Karina!

Congratulations to our Mariachi Group

"Estrella Del Oeste" for receiving Superior Rating at Texas

UIL Mariachi State Festival!

Back to Back Rating!

Visit: fhsmariachi.com

Bookings: https://fhsmariachi.com/contact-book

Franklin High School is proud to announce that we've received the Texas Education Agency's Purple Star Campus Designation! 💜⭐ As a military-connected campus, we're dedicated to supporting both our existing and new military-connected families.

🩺🐾 P-TECH Medical x Paws for Love! 🐾🩺
Our amazing P-TECH Medical students teamed up with Paws for Love for a heartwarming experience filled with care, compassion, and cuddles! 🐶✨

Thank you for spreading joy and healing vibes — the Cougar way! 🐾💖
#PTECHMedical #PawsForLove #CougarCompassion #FutureHealthcareHeroes #FranklinFamily

🐣 Our amazing Franklin HOSA members were out in full Cougar spirit, supporting our community at the El Paso Center for Children Annual Easter Egg Hunt! 💜

Thank you for spreading joy and making a difference, Cougs! 🐰🥚💐 #CougarPowerhouse #FranklinHOSA #CommunitySupport #CougarsLEAD

Dear Franklin Family,

In times of sorrow, it’s the strength and unity of our community that lifts us up. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the overwhelming love, support, and prayers you have extended to us after the heartbreaking loss of our beloved student, Emmanuel.

Your kindness and compassion have provided comfort and healing during this difficult time. As we remember Emmanuel and the joy he brought to our school, we take solace in knowing we are surrounded by such a caring and supportive community.

Thank you for standing with us. Together, we will continue to honor Emmanuel’s memory, and support one another as a Franklin family.

We highly encourage you to join our Counseling Schoology Group! In this group, you’ll find essential updates from our counselors, including important scholarship information and resources.

Don’t miss out – join today using the Schoology Access Code: VGH6-8N9Q-BP66S.

Franklin High School Parking Rules and Regulation & Parking Permits

Student parking areas are noted on the map. Please make sure students do not park in staff parking areas. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Attention Students!
If you need a bus pass, please stop by our attendance office to get one.

Link for Clubs, Sports and Organizations: https://qrs.ly/snfnxvl

Link for Sponsor List: FHS Sport_Club_Organzation List .docx

Link to Purchase Spirt Wear: https://qrs.ly/defzvkp

Teachers will have classroom sets for student use.

We encourage all families to apply for FREE or Reduced Meals.

We understand that some students may be experiencing challenges with their laptops or need technology support. For any issues, please reach out to Elizabeth, our Bookroom & Media Clerk, located at our main campus.

If your student is having trouble signing into Schoology, they can also visit Elizabeth, our Bookroom & Media Clerk at the Main Campus for assistance.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to support our students.

For everyone's safety, please make sure to drop off and pick up students in the designated areas. Please do not use staff parking areas for drop off and pick up. These areas are marked with purple arrows on the map. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation!

Please text Patricia Gonzalez at 915-502-0035 to sign up for these classes.

Envíe un mensaje de texto a Patricia González al 915-502-0035 para inscribirse en estas clases.

Please scan QR code to be added to wait list for August 2025 classes.

Escanee el código QR para agregarse a la lista de espera para las clases de agosto de 2025.

If you are interested in joining these classes, please stop by our Magnet office to sign in and come to our classroom.

Si está interesado en unirse a estas clases, pase por nuestra oficina Magnet para registrarse y venir a nuestro salón de clases.

Link to complete volunteer application: https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/volunteer

Enlace para completar la solicitud de voluntariado: https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/volunteer

Click here to join our PTSA: https://txpta.my.salesforce-sites.com/JoinPTA

Haga clic aquí para unirse a nuestra PTSA: https://txpta.my.salesforce-sites.com/JoinPTA

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekZku3SYasMzKKsrtGcIRA1v933fAZFNzGEYaLw5R_dHOM9g/viewform

New App:

We are also proud to announce the launch of our new app, which is user-friendly and packed with features to keep you informed and engaged. With the app, you can easily access information such as breakfast and lunch menus, upcoming events, and even tailor it to follow your child's specific campus. One of the most exciting features of the app is "Rooms," where parents can communicate with every teacher in one convenient platform.

To learn how to sign up for Rooms click on this link: Sign up for Rooms

For tips on how to use Rooms click on these links: Rooms Top Tips (English) and Rooms Top Tips (Spanish).

Say goodbye to juggling multiple apps to stay connected with your child's school - our new app is a one-stop shop for all your needs.

We believe that these new digital tools will greatly enhance your experience as a parent in our district, and we can't wait for you to explore all the features they have to offer.

For Apple users, click here to download the app.

For Android users, click here to download the app.

If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to reach out to your campus for assistance.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a fantastic school year ahead! See you at our Back to School Fiestas on July 30 and 31.

Link to provide us with your suggestions, comments or questions:

https://forms.office.com/r/4KvYEB3dF8