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
about 18 hours ago, Deana Callipare
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💙💛 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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5 days ago, Deana Callipare
Teacher Innovation in Action! 💡

Over the summer, middle school social studies teacher Mr. Ripple built an incredible hands-on Augmented Reality (AR) sandbox to bring geography lessons to life! Using a projector, Xbox Kinect, computer, and wood, combined with free software downloaded from the University of California, Davis, he created an interactive, high-tech learning tool.

Here's how it works in the classroom👇

Real-Time Interactive Learning: As students dig and construct hills, mountains, and valleys in the sandbox, a 3D rendering of the box is projected onto the screen, changing in real time for the entire classroom to see.

Visualizing Earth Systems: The sandbox showcases exactly how land impacts water flow and why natural disasters happen.

Recreating Landscapes: Students can recreate geographic features like sand plains and river valleys.

Connecting Geography to Humanity: The tool teaches students how physical geography impacts where and why people live where they do.

Kudos to Mr. Ripple for prioritizing innovation and creating an engaging, immersive, and dynamic environment for his students! 👏🌍

#TeacherInnovation #HandsOnLearning #EdTech #SocialStudies #Geography #CreativeClassrooms #ARInEducation
6 days ago, Deana Callipare
Man with a black shirt working on a lighted sand table with a large screen above.
A large screen displays a red square map. Below, a touch-sensitive table shows a yellow map.
🌎📚 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/
7 days ago, Deana Callipare
There's no school on Monday, Sept. 7, in honor of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
11 days ago, Deana Callipare
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🗺️💎 Geometry + Treasure = Learning in Action!

Our Middle School Geometry classes put their skills to the test as they searched for hidden treasure! Students used geometry concepts, problem-solving, and teamwork to navigate their way to the prize. 📐🔎

Who knew math could be this much fun? 🏴‍☠️
13 days ago, Deana Callipare
Five people on a field. One person in green wears a hat. They hold their arms out. Orange cones are on the grass.
People in sports attire on a field with orange cones, some kneeling with papers. A grassy area and buildings in the background.
Four individuals on a grassy field. One person crouches with a measuring tape. Two hold papers. Colorful cones on the ground.
Mark your calendar and set your alarms! The Panther’s Den is offering 10% off the entire store every Friday throughout September. Stop by on September 4, 11, 18, and 25 to grab all your favorite items at a discount—don't miss out!

📍Location: 3931 William Penn Hwy, Murrysville
🕐Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
14 days ago, Deana Callipare
A sale advertisement with a black cat logo. It reads "Sept. Sale 10% OFF THE ENTIRE STORE EVERY FRIDAY".

Dear Franklin Regional Families,

Tonight is our first home football game! If you or your student plan to attend any home football games this year, please review the information below.

Please note that there are multiple avenues to buy tickets for Franklin Regional Football Games.

  • Purchase a digital 10-scan flex pass

  • Purchase individual game tickets online

  • Purchase tickets at the gate via credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

  • Cash at the gate

ALL TICKETS PURCHASED AT THE GATE WILL BE $7.00. (CASH AND CREDIT CARD).

We strongly encourage everyone to buy a pass or purchase tickets online. It will significantly ease congestion at the gate. There will be only one window open at each gate for cash/credit card purchases.

INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKETS (PURCHASED ONLINE)

  • Adults – $7.00

  • Students – $4.00

  • (no additional fees)

PASSES

10 Scan Flex Pass – $65.00
This flexible pass is intended for adults. It offers a $5.00 discount over buying 10 individual tickets. The Flex Pass can be used at any athletic event during the 25-26 school year. Multiple scans can be used at each event. This offers a discount over purchasing individual tickets online or at the gate.

Student Sports Pass – $45.00
This pass allows students to attend ALL athletic events during the 25-26 school year. On average, there are 75 ticketed events per year which would equate to $300 when purchasing single game tickets. Students may use one scan per event. When in the “Season Pass” portion of the box office please click on “have a passcode?”. Students will then use their unique Student ID number as a one-time passcode to purchase the pass.

*Passes purchased through HomeTown Ticketing are not valid for away games or home WPIAL or PIAA playoff games.

Please use the following link to access the Franklin Regional box office.

CLICK HERE FOR THE BOX OFFICE

PARKING
Please note that parking on campus is limited.

STADIUM GUIDELINES
Stadium guidelines are attached. Please review them prior to attending any home football game.

18 days ago, Deana Callipare
A green-themed page shows guidelines for Panther Stadium with a football image, rules on age, items, and admission.
🎉🐾 Welcome Back, FR PANTHERS! 🐾🎉

Today was filled with excitement, energy, and smiles 😊 as our halls were once again filled with students' laughter! 📚🏫💙

Here’s to an amazing school year! ✨🐾
21 days ago, Deana Callipare
Adults and children walk past parked yellow school buses on a sunny day. One adult wears a white shirt.
A school bus with red brake lights, parked. Students walk past the bus on a sidewalk.
An adult in a suit waves at children in shorts near a school building with brick and glass walls.
People in a school hallway. A man in a blue shirt shakes hands with a boy.
A boy wearing a light blue jacket, black shorts, and white sneakers walks on the sidewalk with a black briefcase.
Two girls stand near a brick wall, one with a backpack, the other in a denim dress. Behind them, a sign reads "Welcome to Franklin Regional Middle School."
Boy with backpack walks from sidewalk to open door of yellow school bus on sunny day.
Four children walk on a sidewalk, each carrying a blue water bottle. Two men in uniforms, one in a black shirt, watch over them. Cars park in a lot in the background.
A classroom with children sitting at desks. A teacher stands next to a monitor showing the text "GOOD MORNING."
Teacher in a red dress stands before a classroom of children seated at their desks.
✨ The night before school, and excitement is near,
A brand-new chapter is ready to begin this year! 🎒

Across our campuses, big things are taking shape—
New opportunities, new spaces, new paths to create.
From classrooms to fields, there’s so much in store,
And we can’t wait to welcome our Panthers once more. 🐾

⛳ At the high school, a new golf program takes flight,
With Fairways & Fitness bringing learning to new heights.
🏃‍♀️ On fields across campus, construction is underway,
Creating spaces where Panthers can learn, compete and play.

💡 Innovation Grants are bringing ideas to life,
Putting creativity and imagination into practice.
And at the Advanced Healthcare Academy,
Tomorrow’s healthcare leaders will begin building what’s next. 🩺

From hands-on learning to teamwork and play,
We’re preparing Panthers for their future every day.
With curiosity, courage, and purpose in view,
There’s no telling what this year’s Panthers will do. 🌟💙

The countdown is over. 🔽
Welcome back, Franklin Regional! 🐾✨
22 days ago, Deana Callipare
Woman in front of a classroom display. Table has a plant and dinosaur model.
A teacher stands in front of a desk with paperwork, a potted plant, and a colorful bulletin board.
Man sitting at a desk in an office with a laptop, books on shelves, and a green board.
Classroom with white walls and ceiling lights. Rows of desks and chairs face a large screen and bulletin boards.
A man standing in a classroom gestures while a woman sits at a table with various items.
Empty classroom with desks and chairs arranged in a circle. A flat screen TV and a clock are on the wall.
A person in a white coat sits at a round table in a classroom, with a whiteboard and trash bin nearby.
Brown banner displays "Welcome to FR Primary!" with a black panther face, yellow stars, and a snowy background.
Classroom with desks and chairs arranged in rows. A whiteboard is on the wall, and a flag is displayed above it.
A classroom with empty desks, chairs, a mounted flatscreen TV, and a woman seated at a desk with a laptop.
Welcome to the FR Family! This week, the district welcomed some new faces through New Teacher Orientation. During new teacher orientation, the team gets to know the district and what makes it so special. They also get to have a bit of fun and team-building through a game of bocce ball and a district-wide scavenger hunt. Please join us in welcoming our new teachers! 💙💛🐾
about 1 month ago, Deana Callipare
Three women pose for a photo in front of a brick wall, each wearing different tops.
Three individuals stand in front of a brick wall. One wears glasses, a bow tie, and a white shirt. Another wears a watch, a black top, and a white cardigan. The third wears a blue shirt with a cartoon character.
Six young adults stand in a hallway, smiling at the camera, with brick walls, arched passageways, and a blue sign in the background.
A conference room has two people watching a presentation on a mounted television, one seated with a vase nearby.
An indoor court with a woman in black playing bocce ball. Others watch nearby. Blue and white walls.
Five adults stand in a line on a basketball court with a yellow and blue wall behind them.
Five individuals stand near a door, one holding papers. A TV displays an image above, with signs on walls.
Planning your morning and afternoon commutes? Check out each FRSD's buildings' arrival and dismissal times. Remember to plan for extra time in your commute, always stop for school buses, and keep an eye out for more students and families walking on sidewalks. As a reminder, the first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 25.
about 1 month ago, Deana Callipare
A schedule titled "2026-2027 District Arrival & Dismissal Times" shows arrival and dismissal times for various schools on a blue background with yellow circles.
🏆🎉 Join FRSD as we celebrate Panther pride and athletic excellence! 🎉🏆
The Franklin Regional School District is excited to welcome the community to the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Franklin Regional Senior High School!
This year's class honors outstanding achievements in the categories of:
🏅 Athlete
🏅 Coach
🏅 Team
🏅 Legacy
📅 Event Schedule:
🎤 3:30 p.m. – Induction Ceremony (Auditorium)
🤝 Immediately following – Social Gathering (Cafeteria)
🏈 6:30 p.m. – Recognition of all inductees at the Franklin Regional home football game
🍝 7:00 p.m. – Post-game reception at Pasqualino's in Murrysville
🎟️ Community members are invited to attend! Purchase tickets by July 31, 2026, at frsdk12.org under Community → Alumni → Athletic Hall of Fame.
Join us as we honor the athletes, coaches, teams, and individuals whose dedication and achievements have helped shape Franklin Regional's proud athletic tradition! 💙💛
3 months ago, Franklin Regional School District
Don't forget! Step Up Day is this Thursday, June 4. Be sure to review the information below about schedule changes as students explore their new buildings for the 26–27 school year.
3 months ago, Franklin Regional School District
Today, the district celebrates its May recognitions! The individuals in these positions support educating the whole child and ensure their well-being. Thank you for all that you do for FR students!
3 months ago, Franklin Regional School District